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Mayor criticizes TTC chair over Gateway Newstands deal

Shawne McKeown Jan 28, 2013 10

TORONTO – Mayor Rob Ford and his brother Coun. Doug Ford used a significant portion of their weekly radio talk show to criticize TTC chair Karen Stintz over a sole-sourced newsstand deal.

Rob Ford remains mayor after winning appeal

Kevin Misener, 680News staff, and The Canadian Press Jan 25, 2013 87

TORONTO, Ont. – Mayor Rob Ford hung on to the city’s top spot after Ontario’s Divisional Court overturned a previous decision that ordered Ford removed from office for violating conflict of interest rules.

A Divisional Court released its decision at 10:30 a.m. Friday.

Twitter reaction to Rob Ford’s appeal victory

Patricia D'Cunha Jan 25, 2013 5

There was a flurry of reaction to Ford’s victory in court on Twitter.

Reader reaction to Rob Ford’s appeal decision

Diana Pereira Jan 25, 2013 0

TORONTO – Rob Ford has won his court battle to keep his job as mayor of Toronto. Read the transcript of the chat with political specialist John Stall who answered your questions about the verdict.

Legal expert weighs in on Ford’s appeal odds

Charlene Close Jan 24, 2013 7

TORONTO, Ont. – As the clock ticks towards Rob Ford finding out if he’ll have to get out of the mayor’s office, one municipal law expert thinks his worship’s appeal will be successful.

Majority of Torontonians in favour of casino complex: poll

John Stall and 680News staff Jan 23, 2013 12

TORONTO – A new poll has found that a majority of residents are keen on the idea of building a casino complex in the city.

MGM CEO presents vision for casino complex in Toronto

Kevin Misener and 680News staff Jan 22, 2013 9

TORONTO, Ont. – The CEO and Chairman of MGM Resorts International is expected to present his vision for a new casino complex in Toronto, just as public consultations on the subject begin to wrap up.

Coun. Ford appointed city’s acting budget chief

Charlene Close Jan 18, 2013 6

TORONTO, Ont. – Coun. Doug Ford is temporarily taking over the reins of Toronto’s budget committee, following the resignation of Mike Del Grande earlier this week.

Mike Del Grande steps down as city’s budget chief

680News staff Jan 17, 2013 3

TORONTO, Ont. – Expressing disappointment with the city’s latest budget, Coun. Mike Del Grande has stepped down after serving two years as budget chief.

Toronto city council passes 2013 budget

Charlene Close and 680News staff Jan 16, 2013 6

TORONTO, Ont. – After two days of debates, Toronto city council passed its 2013 budget Wednesday.

The $9.4-billion operating budget — approved Wednesday by a vote of 37-8 — includes a $3.1-million increase to the city’s firefighters’ budget.