Bradford Kicks Off Toronto Mayoral Race

0:00It's May 1st. This is Canada News today, your AI-powered local news. Toronto's mayoral race just kicked off with nominations opening Friday at 8.30am. Anyone aiming for the top spot has until August 21st to file, leading up to the vote on October 26th. Councilor Brad Bradford wasted no time, making his bid official. He's held the beaches East York Seat since 2018 and placed 8th in the 2023 by election against the current mayor. Bradford's calling for change, pointing out how the city's leadership has dialed back services while costs keep climbing for residents. Mayor Olivia Chow hasn't confirmed if she'll run again, leaving that question hanging as other candidates gear up. Beyond the mayor's office, October 26th brings elections for city council seats and school board trustees right here in Toronto, plus the same. Across Ontario, so the whole province stays tuned for what's next.