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Tilley made his return to city council Tuesday night after taking part in a two-month program in British Columbia. \u201cI speak to you today not just as a councillor, but as a person who has faced struggle, stood at a crossroads and made the choice to fight for my future,\u201d Tilley said in a statement to councillors. 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