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Burnside ready to roll as new councillor Challenger knocks off incumbent John Parker in Ward 26
The fourth annual Spooktacular Costume and Display Contest hosted by Donna Lee, local realtor with Royal Lepage Signature Realty, takes place Halloween night. The event takes place this Friday in The Pocket neighbourhood, in the area southeast of Jones and Danforth avenues, and will be centred on Ravina Crescent.
RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com It wasn’t the result he wanted, but John Parker said he’s accepted the verdict of Ward 26 Don Valley West voters who handed him a surprising election loss earlier this week. “The job of any elected position is a gift from the voters, and the voters have the prerogative to take it away when they see fit to do so,” said Parker reflecting on the result, a day after losing his seat as councillor of Ward 26 to challenger Jon Burnside. “I understand the rules of the game, and I accept the position of the voters.” Parker was the only incumbent to lose in Toronto’s municipal election, finishing with 3,200 votes less than Burnside in a rematch of the 2010 election. Ishrath Velshi, Parker’s former executive assistant, finished third with 3,055 votes. David Sparrow, Wasim Vania and Dimitre Popov also ran. Parker blamed “political spin” for sustained criticism from opponents during the election >>>BURNSIDE, page 8
Halloween fun set for The Pocket on Friday
PET COSTUME CONTEST
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Newly elected Ward 26 councillor Jon Burnside makes his victory speech during his election night party at the Leaside Pub on Monday. Burnside unseated incumbent John Parker, who held the riding for the past two terms.
Along with the kids costume contest and Halloween display contest, there will also be a pet costume contest at this year’s festivities. Donations will be accepted in support of the Toronto Humane Society. The event is supported by a number of local businesses including Metroland Media Toronto, Starbucks, It’s My Party, Guardian Drugs, Riverdale Fitness, Sushi Delight, Square Boy, Ha Gow, Number One Chinese, Boz New Media and Small Wonder Pets. To enter the costume contests, contact Lee on Ravina Crescent Halloween night. She will be easy to find as a number of canopy tents will set up on the street.
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