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Once a Homeless Addict, a Mayor Takes On Housing and Drug Crises
Dan Carter was on the streets for 17 years. His experience informs his policy agenda as mayor of Oshawa, Ontario, a city of 175,000 struggling with overdoses and affordability.
AfD Candidate Loses Race for Mayor in Nordhausen, Germany
Voters on Sunday rejected the candidate for the hard-line Alternative for Germany Party, which is rattling German national politics, in the race for mayor in the city of Nordhausen.
Unrest in France Eases After Fatal Police Shooting of Nahel Merzouk
The number of arrests fell sharply following several nights of violence. But tensions remain high, especially after a string of attacks on elected officials.
Olivia Chow Elected New Mayor of Toronto
As the leader of Toronto, once considered an affordable model city, Ms. Chow will be tested by the same issues confronting other hubs trying to recover from the pandemic.
Calgary’s New Mayor Says Her City Is More Than an Oil Town
Jyoti Gondek wants to prepare Alberta’s largest city for a future in which oil and gas are no longer a major part of the world’s energy mix.
From Rap Star to Engineer to Young Mayor Demolishing Swaths of Kathmandu
A music idol in his early 20s and then an engineer, Balen, 33, next won an upset victory as mayor of Nepal’s capital, inspiring a wave of young politicians. Now, he’s tearing down parts of the city.
A Ukrainian Mayor Disappeared, but Questions of His Loyalty Did Not
Traitor or hero? A decision by the former mayor of Kherson to remain in his post under Russian occupation has divided opinion, even after he vanished.
Hazel McCallion, No-Nonsense Canadian Mayor for 36 Years, Dies at 101
Tough, pragmatic and brusque when she had to be, she helped transform Mississauga from a sleepy Toronto suburb into one of the country’s largest and most dynamic cities.
Toronto Mayor John Tory Resigns, Admitting to Relationship With Employee
The mayor, John Tory, who had led the city since 2014, apologized for what he called a serious error in judgment.