I'm sure your question was rhetorical, but yes he was re-elected in the 8th position for the Council race.  He beat out Victoria Wilson by only 3 votes.

I suppose there are sides to a story, but Jim Handley was really re-elected? 
https://www.niagarathisweek.com/news-story/10535936-thorold-council-votes-to-suspend-jim-handley-s-pay/

Unofficial results here: http://election2022.thorold.ca/

Mayor: 

* Terry Ugulini (incumbent)

City Councillor:

* Henry D'Angela
* Carmen DeRose (incumbent)
* Tim O'Hare
* Anthony Longo (incumbent)
* Ken Sentance (incumbent)
* Mike De Devitis 
* Nella Dekker (incumbent)
* Jim Handley (incumbent)

Public English Board Trustee:

* Nancy Beamer (incumbent)

Separate English Trustee:

* Rhianon Burkholder (incumbent)

Separate French Trustee:

* Melinda Chartrand (acclaimed)

Thorold Municipal Election Results