Victorious NDP candidate Craig Scott is flanked by MP Olivia Chow and interim NDP leader Nicole Turnell on the podium for his victory speech in Monday's Toronto-Danforth byelection.
RICK EGLINTON/TORONTO STAR
By Laura Stone
NDP candidate Craig Scott easily win’s the byelection in the late party leader’s Toronto-Danforth riding, taking about twice the votes garnered by Liberal rival Grant Gordon.
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