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Toronto’s mayor under fire, again, over claims he’s still asking lobbyist to help his football foundation

February 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

A city councillor says he will lodge a complaint with the integrity commissioner, if someone else doesn’t, following revelations that Rob Ford appears to still be asking registered lobbyists to donate to his private football foundation. The practice, which formed … read more »

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Mayor Rob Ford tells Sun News Network taxpayers won’t be covering his legal bills

February 26, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By: Robyn Doolittle, thestar.com With his legal woes behind him, Mayor Rob Ford was asked Tuesday if the numerous close calls had him “scared straight” when it comes to following the rules. Speaking in a rare one-on-one interview, Ford told … read more »

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Mayor Rob Ford — and Toronto — get a second chance

January 26, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Mayor Rob Ford’s victory on the appeal of his conflict of interest conviction was always the best outcome. The three justices of the divisional court have given Ford, and Toronto, a second chance. The finely tuned legal decision, resting on … read more »

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