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North of the Tracks: The Election From Main and Danforth

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Danforth Village resident Gary Kassbaum looks out from his balcony, his view of the lake now largely obstructed by new buildings.

With thousands of new units coming, Danforth Village in the corner of Beaches-East York is a microcosm of a changing city. In today’s sprawling wards, can voters make their local issues heard?

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