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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 2h

It's also an important day to reaffirm our commitment to the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth & Reconciliation Commission. There's more work to be done. #EveryChildMatters

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 2h

Today is National Truth & Reconciliation Day where we remember the harm done by residential schools across Canada, remember the survivors, and those who never made it home.

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 8h

And I want to say thank you to @mayoroliviachow.ca for her work here, securing the funding and pushing for this to get done early!

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 10h

Scarborough Busway is open today! I advocated for this for years - I'm so glad to see it up & running, making the bus faster & more reliable. There's more we can do - we can go further. Add your name if you want faster, better, safer TTC in Scarborough Southwest: KevinR.ca/BetterTTC #Ward20 #TOPoli

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 30/09/2026

Early voting starts in 7 days and we need your help: join us to make phone calls, drop flyers, put up signs, and knock on doors! This is a chance to bring change to Scarborough Southwest - help elect a councillor you can count on. Sign up now: KevinR.ca/Shifts #TOPoli #Ward20

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 28/09/2026

... who can be counted on to deliver a better experience for transit riders. If you want transit that works, for a change, add your name and vote by October 26: KevinR.ca/BetterTTC #Ward20 #TOPoli

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Add Your Name: Safer, Faster, Better Transit

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 28/09/2026

The Scarborough busway is opening this week, 6 months ahead of schedule! It's going to be a great improvement for transit riders, and there's more that we can do. We need a councillor who actually takes the TTC, who understands how transit gets planned, and...

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 28/09/2026

Thank you @marvinmacaraig.ca & @mikelayton.bsky.social! Did you miss it? You can still join us for the next 28 days! Sign up for volunteer shifts @ KevinR.ca/shifts or contribute to the campaign at KevinR.ca/donate #TOPoli #Ward20

Kevin speaking to the crowd using a microphone, with "Kevin Rupasinghe" signs behind him

Dr. Marvin Macaraig speaking to the crowd using a microphone with "Kevin Rupasinghe" signs behind him, and seafoam, white, and orange balloons in the background

The crowd milling about at the backyard event, with "Kevin Rupasinghe" signs in the background

Kevin speaking to three women, guests at the party, in the backyard

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 28/09/2026

Yesterday's office opening fundraiser was a blast! Thanks to everyone who joined us, everyone who spoke, including Birch Cliff resident Dr. Marvin Macaraig, local leader Paula Masterson, and former Councillor Mike Layton - it was a great turnout, we raised a ton of money, and we had a great canvass!

Kevin speaking to a crowd, using a microphone, with "Kevin Rupasinghe" signs behind him. The event is in a backyard.

A group of four men smiling at the camera - attendees at the campaign office opening and fundraiser event

Former City Councillor Mike Layton speaking into a microphone, with "Kevin Rupasinghe" signs behind him, wearing a white collared shirt, black cardigan, and black sunglasses

Kevin with a crowd of volunteers holding "Kevin Rupasinghe" cards before they went out to canvass

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 27/09/2026

I'm looking forward to another great week on the campaign trail — the opposite of Sunday Scaries — and I need you to join me: we've got less than 30 days to make this happen! Sign up now: KevinR.ca/Shifts #Ward20 #TOPoli

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Volunteer Shifts

Kevin Rupasinghe for Toronto City Councillor in Scarborough Southwest, Ward 20. Sign up to volunteer with Kevin's campaign team: door-knocking, office work, phone banking. #VoteKevRup #TOPoli #Toronto...

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 27/09/2026

It's been a great weekend: we had our office opening fundraiser and were out canvassing across Birch Cliff. After a long day yesterday, it was great to cap things off with a beverage at Bodega by City Cottage.

Kevin and partner, Alex, both in white shirts, sitting at a picnic table on a patio with blue and green umbrellas, with drinks in front of them

Kevin and three volunteers, two women and one man, standing in front of the campaign office before a canvassing shift

Kevin in the back of of a group selfie by partner Alex in the foreground, and two women volunteers, out canvassing, standing by a park and playground.

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 27/09/2026

Thanks for coming out @chanface.bsky.social! It was a fun day in Scarborough Southwest and I'm grateful for everyone who joined us. #TOPoli #Ward20

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Rodney 🚧🚇 @chanface.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

See you there tomorrow!

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 25/09/2026

I'm so grateful mikelayton.bsky.social is coming — while I was a community advocate and he was at City Hall, we got to work closely together to transform streets across Toronto!

Kevin and Mike Layton in conversation, marching down the street during the Labour Day Parade with people around them.

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 25/09/2026

10am tomorrow: join me & Mike Layton for our office opening & fundraiser! We're kicking things off in style with food, friends, & fundraising before we head out to doorknock across Scarborough Southwest. RSVP now: KevinR.ca/Office

Come to my campaign office opening and fundraiser: Saturday, September 26, 10 am - 12 pm, food, fun, and drinks, followed by a canvass blitz.

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 25/09/2026

CBC called Scarborough Southwest a race to watch in this election. See what they had to say: read the article: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toro… Or watch the discussion on Youtube: youtu.be/Nhuq37cREkU?si=YCqYWBKzLfG… #Ward20 #TOPoli

CBC news article - Toronto election 2026: the closest city council races

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 20/09/2026

Join us next Saturday as we officially open our campaign office! We're going to launch the next phase of our campaign and then head out to knock doors together across Scarborough Southwest - RSVP at KevinR.ca/Office and sign up to canvass with us afterwards at KevinR.ca/shifts! #TOPoli #Ward20

Campaign office opening & fundraiser! Saturday, Sept 26, 10 am - 12 pm, 3196 Danforth Ave. - food, drinks, followed by a mega canvass.

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 23/09/2026

Subway platform edge doors = saving the TTC millions of dollars, saving emergency response resources, saving everyone time, and saving lives. Join me, and we can get it done when I am at City Hall. www.KevinR.ca/betterTTC #Ward20 #TOPoli

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 22/09/2026

Thank you to all the first responders. My thoughts are with the staff, patients, and visitors at Providence who were affected by this, and my heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of the victims.

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 22/09/2026

I am so saddened to hear about the shooting that left two people dead today outside of Providence Healthcare at Warden and St Clair. Toronto Police are actively investigating what happened here.

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 20/09/2026

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 19/09/2026

Let's elect a councillor you can count on for safer streets across Scarborough Southwest. kevinr.ca/safestreets

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Advocacy for Safe Streets

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 19/09/2026

The infamous intersection at Warden-Clonmore-Hollis has gotten some basic maintenance, but we deserve safer streets that are re-engineered, not just repaved. Learn more about my safe streets advocacy work, and add your name: KevinR.ca/SafeStreets #Ward20 #TOPoli

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 18/09/2026

There's a data centre here in Scarborough Southwest that has an application to grow and expand. We need a Councillor we can count on to listen to residents' concerns and do more to stop it. Join me to help pause the expansion: KevinR.ca/Data #Ward20 #TOPoli

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 17/09/2026

Still buzzing from last Monday and proud to have the endorsements of @cupelocal79.bsky.social, @labourcouncil.bsky.social, and ATU Local 113. Unions are responsible for so many of the gains we've made around decent work - and they're fun to party with on a statutory holiday! #Ward20 #TOPoli

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Rosamund Pike American Accent-phobe @ilenucheata47.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Ward 20: Incumbent Parthi Kandavel sucks and is currently under OPP investigation for bribery-related shenanigans. Kevin Rupasinghe finished not that far behind Kandavel (800 votes) in the 2023 by-election and stands a chance at beating him this time.

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 14/09/2026

It's back to school time for more than just the kids - I'm glad to be back at Tamil class at SITPI academy

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 12/09/2026

Shana Tova to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah starting tonight - wishing you all a happy and sweet new year! 🍎🍯

A graphic of an apple and a pot of honey with the text "Shana Tova - Happy Rosh Hashanah!"

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 12/09/2026

Tomorrow is our kick off canvass day! Join us to get out and knock on doors across Scarborough Southwest - sign up for a volunteer shift today: KevinR.ca/shifts It's going to be beautiful weather - perfect for canvassing our neighbours in Ward 20! #TOPoli

Kevin and volunteers in an apartment building hallway with their "Kevin" literature and clipboards

Kevin and two volunteers out canvassing with a pink and purple sunset behind them

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 10/09/2026

Thanks @chanface.bsky.social! #ICYMI, it's knocking on doors time: we have a mega canvass this Saturday - sign up at KevinR.ca/Shifts Want to help out in other ways? Sign up to drop flyers, make calls, or canvass on other days. We appreciate every hour you can give! #TOPoli

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Volunteer Shifts

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 09/09/2026

It's back to school, back to work, and back to the campaign trail... Our campaign is ready to kick things into high gear: this Saturday at 10AM we're going to be holding a Campaign Kick-Off Canvass! We're out in #Ward20 every day before then, too. Sign up today: KevinR.ca/shifts #TOPoli

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 08/09/2026

I'm committed to being a champion for working class people and families in Scarborough Southwest and across Toronto. Happy Labour Day everyone! #TO Poli #Ward20

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 08/09/2026

I was proud to walk in today's Labour Day Parade, a tradition that's about celebrating the rights that workers have gained over the last 100+ years. I'm also proud to have the endorsement of CUPE Local 79 and the Toronto & York Region Labour Council.

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 04/09/2026

Congratulations to our newest MPP, Fatima Shaban! We've had lots of electioneering in Scarborough Southwest. Let's take a break & ramp up our campaign after Labour Day 😉 Keep in touch at KevinR.ca & let's get ready to bring leadership you can trust to City Hall! #TOPoli #Ward20

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 03/09/2026

Get all your voting details here: voterinformationservice.elections.on.ca/en/election/...

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 03/09/2026

It's time to send our next representative to Queen's Park: it's provincial by-election voting day! Make sure to get out and vote in Scarborough Southwest by 9 pm today for our next Member of Provincial Parliament. #ONPoli

Kevin crouched down next to an Elections Ontario yellow "Vote" sign, with an arrow pointing to the left to indicate the location of the polling place.

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 21/08/2026

Children shouldn't have to walk in the road to get to school. Sidewalks should have been added here. As your Councillor, I will use these opportunities across Scarborough Southwest to make our roads safer for everyone. Sign up if you agree: www.KevinR.ca/SafeStreets #TOPoli

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 17/08/2026

Alright do I end my Duolingo streak or keep it going until election day on October 26???

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 15/08/2026

I enjoyed some wonderful performances, food, and drink at the Kaarthikeyan Fest, happening all weekend at the beautiful Kanthaswamy Temple! We are blessed to have such a vibrant Tamil culture & community in Scarborough. canadakanthan.ca

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 14/08/2026

Remember: Wheels on Danforth is this Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm. Hope to see you there enjoying the cars, the people, and the businesses at Danforth and Danforth! Come say hi if you see me - wheelsonthedanforth.com for the full schedule. #Ward20 #ScarboroughSouthwest

Wheels on the Danforth poster mentioning the date, Saturday, August 15, from 11 am to 10 pm, 2 car shows, food vendors and kids' zone, and live music.

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 09/08/2026

Are you like me & wish we had much better public transit in Scarborough Southwest?? Join @ttcriders on Thu Aug 13 to talk about residents' experiences on the TTC & to share ideas for how transit can be made more reliable, affordable, and accessible in our ward: www.ttcriders.ca/ssw2026

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 09/08/2026

🍳🥑🍞 delicious breakfast sandwiches at a bustling pedestrianized street festival while catching up with old friends — an excellent Saturday morning! Taste of the Danforth is still on tomorrow, and you should come to Scarborough Southwest's Wheels on the Danforth festival next Saturday Aug 15!

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 28/07/2026

After I posted this video & community organizers have been flyering, the local councillor has finally decided to act but he's not going far enough. Can you send Council a letter by Tuesday w/ Common Horizon Toronto's email template to push him to do the right thing? actionnetwork.org/letters/mora...

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FLOOD CITY COUNCIL'S MOTION COMMENTS — AI DATA CENTRE MORATORIUM NOW!

On Wednesday, July 29th, Toronto City Council is considering two motions on AI Data Centres in the GTA: The Hyperscale Stack Data Centre in Scarborough and the Microsoft Data Centre in Etobicoke. Bi...

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 27/07/2026

Still bopping after swinging by the Beaches Jazz Festival last night — such talented performers serenading us on a pedestrianized Queen St in the east end! Who knows, maybe I'll break out my saxophone for next year's Jazz Fest?! 🎷🎶

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 25/07/2026

Our volunteer team is working hard every day to meet hundreds of residents and we're hearing again & again: "I will vote for Kevin" You can help us win this election! We've got a big canvass blitz 10a-1p Sun July 26 near Victoria Park station, register now: www.campaigndashboard.app/kevinrupasin...

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 20/07/2026

That's the only way we'll get an answer to the question of whether this data centre expansion is worth it? You can also dive into the 70+ reports about the STACK data centre expansion I've downloaded to a shareable folder on my website: www.KevinR.ca/Data #DataCentre #STACK #AI #Scarborough #SSW

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What do you think about data centres in Scarborough Southwest?

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 20/07/2026

I've started diving into reports, and I'll share what I learn as I piece things together, but there's a lot our community is still wondering. We need others to share their thoughts, ask questions, and help us dive into the details: www.KevinR.ca/data

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 20/07/2026

The STACK data centre expansion to 56 MW in Scarborough is leaving us with more questions than answers. What are the thoughts & questions you have? Tell me: www.KevinR.ca/data

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Kevin Rupasinghe @kevinrupasinghe.ca · 15/07/2026

Today's wildfire smoke has made air quality beyond terrible. We shouldn't have to live with more days like this. All levels of government can help fight the climate crisis, but leadership at City Hall is key — help me win that fight: www.KevinR.ca/climate #TOPoli #Wildfire #Climate #Scarborough #SSW

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