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- ↑ Gombu, Phinjo (November 23, 2007). "Markham deputy mayor guilty of assault on maid". Toronto Star. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ↑ "Final Results Riding by Riding". Calgary Herald. June 4, 1997. p. A5.
- ↑ "Jones ejected from Tory caucus". National Post. November 28, 2003.
- ↑ "Election Results". Star - Phoenix. Saskatoon, SK. November 28, 2000. p. A8.
- ↑ "Amalgamate Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan into one city: councillor".