Commentary Toronto’s municipal political arena has been quite the spectacle lately. It could turn into a political nightmare by the summer. John Tory, who was roughly four months into his third mayoral term, admitted to an illicit affair with a 31-year-old former staffer. He immediately announced his resignation on Feb. 10, and stepped down seven…
Michael Taube: Fear of a Left-Wing Mayor in Toronto, and How to Prevent It
Canada-Wide Warrant Issued for 31-Year-Old Male Known to Frequent Toronto
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for a 31-year-old male who is known to frequent the Toronto area, according to a police statement released on Feb. 23. Michael Stamatakos is wanted for allegedly breaching his statutory release while serving a two-year sentence for arson. He is also facing one…
Hundreds of Flights out of Toronto Cancelled as Winter Storm Rolls In
Dozens of flights have been cancelled or delayed out of Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) Wednesday night, with Environment Canada issuing a winter storm warning for the City of Toronto as of 5:55 p.m. EST on Feb. 22. At around 9 p.m. EST, 110 flights (roughly 20 percent) had been cancelled, with another 126 (about…
Toronto Mayor John Tory Officially Resigns on Feb. 17, Begins Transition Plan
Toronto Mayor John Tory has submitted his formal letter of resignation effective Feb. 17 at 5 p.m., and will now begin a transition plan over the next two days. Tory’s official resignation notice came on the evening of Feb. 15, following a city council meeting that passed the 2023 budget and less than a week…
Toronto Budget Debate Ahead of Mayor’s Resignation Disrupted by Protest
Toronto’s city council budget talks went to recess three times Wednesday morning because members of the public were shouting. A woman shouted against funding for police. Multiple voices were later heard chanting “House the homeless, feed the poor, kick John Tory out the door.” When the city council meeting commenced after hours of delay, Mayor…
Toronto Mayor’s Resignation ‘the Right Thing to Do,’ Says Freeland
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says it was right for Toronto Mayor John Tory to resign after admitting to an affair with a staff member. Tory announced his resignation on Friday, though he has yet to make it official by submitting a resignation letter. “Like very many Torontonians, I was very surprised,…
If ‘Lefty’ Mayor Elected in Toronto It Would Be a ‘Disaster’: Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford voiced his support for Toronto Mayor John Tory Wednesday, saying if he follows through with his resignation and a “lefty” mayor gets elected, it would be “a disaster” for the city. Ford, speaking in Brampton, Ont., after making an unrelated announcement, said Tory has been a “phenomenal partner” and it was…
John Tory to Stay on as Mayor of Toronto for Budget Process
John Tory will stay on as Toronto’s mayor to see his budget get debated at city council, his office said Monday, despite his announcement last week that he planned to resign following an affair with a former staffer. Tory’s office said the 68-year-old was working to ensure the fiscal plan – the first he proposed under new…
Fifth Teen Charged in Toronto’s Man’s Death Granted Bail, Three Remain in Custody
A judge has granted bail to a fifth girl charged with second-degree murder in the death of a homeless man who was allegedly swarmed and stabbed by group of teens in Toronto’s downtown core. Police have said Ken Lee, a 59-year-old who was living in the city’s shelter system, died in mid-December after allegedly being stabbed by…
Week of Uncertainty Begins in Toronto Following Mayor’s Surprise Resignation
A big week in municipal politics is getting off to an uncertain start in Toronto today following the recent surprise resignation of the city’s mayor. John Tory stunned political observers on Friday when he admitted to having an affair with a former member of his staff and announced plans to resign from the city’s top…
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