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Ford fails to represent city, LGBTQ leaders say
LGBTQ community leaders say Mayor Rob Ford is alienating people all across the city, not just downtown, by choosing not to attend World Pride festivities. Read more
During Thursday's budget debate, Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon and Mayor Rob Ford had a heated argument after the mayor introduced several budget amendments. Read more
Toronto will not bid for 2024 Olympics
The city of Toronto will not bid for the 2024 summer Olympics. The city’s economic development committee voted unanimously to defer the item indefinitely on Monday. The consultant report by Ernst & Young Inc. won’t be brought before city council for consideration. Read more
Rob Ford could be off the wagon. Toronto's mayor has admitted he was drinking a "little bit" when he was caught on a video posted on YouTube today that shows him speaking and cursing in Jamaican patois at a Rexdale restaurant. Read more
Father who lost son demands better drug labelling
A father has turned his personal tragedy into an initiative to spread awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse. Read more
City council voted unanimously to request funding from provincial and federal governments for storm relief. Meanwhile, a heated debate ensued between Mayor Rob Ford and city councillors. Reporting, camerawork, and editing- Joyita Sengupta and Deanna Grant Read more
City council holds special meeting to discuss storm relief from province
Toronto city councillors and staff met for a special meeting Friday regarding the late December ice storm that left around 1 million residents of the city without power for up to 9 days. Read more
Gone are the days when bikes were mainly found on noisy playgrounds or curbside in perfectly manicured suburban neighborhoods. Cycling is bigger today than ever, and it is enjoyed and employed by a wider range of North Americans with many using it as a mode of transportation as well as leisure and exercise. Read more
Dixon’s long struggle to recover from police raid, Ford fallout
As you approach the white high-rise buildings and drive into the complex, a large black sign greets you to 'Kingsview Park: 320, 330, and 340.' But, for years the neighbourhood has simply been known by the name of the road it sits on: Dixon. Read more
This week on Skedlive, Nick Dasko takes us through some of the stories this week and Joyita Sengupta interviews Richard Feren, the man behind @TOMayorFrod, a popular satirical Rob Ford twitter handle. Read more