ProudTOvote Mayoral Debate
Curious how your mayoral candidates feel about LGBTQ issues? Tune in at 5:30pm as reporters Michael Lyons (@queer_mikey) and Sarah Traynor (@tweetTraynor) give you live updates on who says what at the ProudTOvote mayoral candidates debate.Have a question for one of the candidates? Let us know and stay tuned to see if we ask your question.
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Chow says its sounds like their youth program. Cut offs are sometimes 30 and not 24. Says there is need for programs for people over 30.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:26:27 PM
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Tory says there are sometimes too many orgs. Its a "patchwork quilt." Says some people fall between the cracks.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:27:37 PM
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Chow says local orgs need to come together to be more effective. Community needs to be connected so services aren't fragmented.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:28:45 PM
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Last Q: What leadership lessons have you learned from your LGBTQ friends and how will that help you build a better Toronto?by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:29:56 PM
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Last question about leadership. What leadership lessons have you learned from LGBTQ friends and supporters? Shaping a better TO with that.by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:30:00 PM
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Tory wasn't sure if was going to be accepted into LGBTQ community. Talks about his first time at Woody's (a gay bar in T.O).by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:31:31 PM
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Tory: This community advocates rationally, firmly, consistently. And that LGBTQ community never gives up. There is strength in partnerships.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:32:06 PM
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Chow: Love, Courage, Celebrate. Three lessons she's learned. (She is standing up now.)by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:32:28 PM
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#ToryStory : @johntoryTO walks into Woody's. Not sure if he'll be accepted. No one sure what to make of it. I'm not sure what to make of it.by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:32:30 PM
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Chow: Community came together during AIDS crisis. This is how she learned what it means to really love.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:32:50 PM
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Chow: The courage to step forward and fearlessly say who you are, and who we are together. Even when it is really difficult.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:33:26 PM
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Chow: Fabulous celebratory spirit. You must celebrate success. Brings sense of pride. That is infectious.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:34:01 PM
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"Let's bring Pride back to City Hall." The crowd is loving it.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:34:14 PM
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I missed @oliviachow 's 3 lessons, so copying off @tweettraynor 's tweet. Love, courage, celebrate. Inspiring, I guess, if you're into that.by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:34:16 PM
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They're giving pink leis to both John and Olivia. Check out @queer_mikey for pics.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:35:11 PM
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Wait. Not leis. Those fluffy neck things. What are they! What are they called! @queer_mikey help!by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:35:56 PM
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Here they are. Pink is everything. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bx7gnm-IEAAudqC.jpg
by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:36:48 PM -
.@johntoryTO wearing a boa. For reasons. I have a vid of him putting it on. Vote @oliviachow or I'm put it online. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bx7g2UUIAAA8i81.jpg
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.@tweettraynor and I just almost got killed by a @johntoryTO sign. FORESHADOWING?!by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:39:26 PM
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Tory now doing scrum with media. He took his boa off for the scrum. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bx7hX_KIAAAP3rB.jpg
by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:40:06 PM -
Boas, @tweettraynor . they're called boas. @johntoryTO took his off for the media scrum. The media scrum stepped on our feet. #grumpyqueerby Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:40:32 PM
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I want to know how many ppl walked in undecided, and said, "Screw it, I'm all for censoring Pride. I'm going with Tory." #proudTOvoteby Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:41:46 PM
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Michael is chatting with Chow now. She likes his "legalize trans" shirt. He's loving it.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:42:28 PM
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Chow now doing her scrum. There is pink boa flakes on my keyboard. #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:46:55 PM
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That's all for our live blog. Thanks for tuning in. Now go follow @theryersonian and @queer_mikey #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:48:47 PM
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That's all for @theryersonian at #proudTOvote , thanks so much for everyone who followed and tweeted us. Surprisingly, I'm still voting Chow.by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:48:59 PM