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Councillors react to Rob Ford’s crack use admission

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Updated: 05 Nov 2013

Councillors Paula Fletcher and John Filion react to Rob Ford’s bombshell admission that he used crack cocaine.

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Clr. Doug Ford refers fellow councillors as "monkeys"

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Updated: 15 Aug 2013

After what appears to be a civil questioning of a motion by Clr. John Filion, Clr. Doug Ford utters "I can't get anywhere with these monkeys" @ approx 2:00 m...

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CNN: Exclusive + New Details - Toronto City Council Strips Mayor Rob Ford of Power

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Updated: 15 Nov 2013

after Scandal of Crack Smocking, Drunken Driving, Staffer 'Pussy Eating' Allegations (CTV) Toronto city council has overwhelmingly voted in favour of two motions stripping embattled Mayor Rob Ford of some of his powers, including the ability to appoint and fire committee chairs and the deputy mayor, as well as his powers during emergency situations. By a vote of 39-3, councillors passed the motion stripping Ford's appointment powers. By a vote of 41-2, councillors passed the motion removing his emergency powers. Ford will still be able to declare a state of emergency in Toronto, as that power is assigned to him by the province, but will have no authority over how to manage the emergency. Instead, the responsibility will fall to Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly. Before the vote, Coun. John Filion said that while bringing the motions forward was done "sadly" and "reluctantly," it was also "warranted and necessary" to bring stability to city government. Ford said that while he understood where councillors "were coming from," he would be challenging the motions in court and that councillors should consider the cost to taxpayers. Another motion, to be introduced on Monday, seeks to remove most of the mayor's powers and duties, reassigning them to the deputy mayor. Ford will also be replaced by Kelly as chair of the executive committee. If approved, Monday's motion would also see Ford's budget slashed, reducing it to the same size as any other city councillor. If passed, all of the changes outlined in the motions would be in effect until November 2014, when Ford's current term ends. Read more: http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/toronto-...

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WATCH: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Admits Exactly, I Have Smoked Crack Cocaine

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Updated: 07 Nov 2013

BREAKING: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admits to smoking crack cocaine while Drunk: 'Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine,' says Mayor Rob Ford (GlobeandMail) Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he smoked crack cocaine about a year ago in a "drunken stupor." "Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine but ... am I an addict? No. Have I tried it? Probably in one of my drunken stupors, probably approximately about a year ago," Mr. Ford said on Tuesday. "I answered your question. You ask the question properly, I'll answer it. Yes, I've made mistakes. All I can do now is apologize and move on." Earlier in the day, two Toronto city councillors were attempting to limit Mayor Rob Ford's powers via a notice of motion to be presented this month and debated in December. The motion, tabled by councillors John Filion and Paul Ainslie, sets the stage for a showdown at the December council meeting. It asks that city council suspend the mayor's power to appoint and dismiss the deputy mayor and standing committee chairs. It would remove the mayor's ability to shuffle the members of his executive committee and hand that power over to city council at large. The motion cites the police documents and investigations revealed last week as the motivation to strip the mayor of his ability to pick and choose his executive committee. "It appears that a majority of members of council and a significant number of members of the executive committee have expressed serious concerns about the mayor's ability to lead the city government at this time," the motion reads. "He's got to step aside. Take a break. Get some help," says Councillor Paula Fletcher. Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admits to smoking crack

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admits to smoking crack Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admits to smoking crack cocaine while Drunk: 'Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine,' says Mayor Rob Ford (GlobeandMail) Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he smoked crack cocaine about a year ago in a "drunken stupor." "Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine but ... am I an addict? No. Have I tried it? Probably in one of my drunken stupors, probably approximately about a year ago," Mr. Ford said on Tuesday. "I answered your question. You ask the question properly, I'll answer it. Yes, I've made mistakes. All I can do now is apologize and move on." Earlier in the day, two Toronto city councillors were attempting to limit Mayor Rob Ford's powers via a notice of motion to be presented this month and debated in December. The motion, tabled by councillors John Filion and Paul Ainslie, sets the stage for a showdown at the December council meeting. It asks that city council suspend the mayor's power to appoint and dismiss the deputy mayor and standing committee chairs. It would remove the mayor's ability to shuffle the members of his executive committee and hand that power over to city council at large. The motion cites the police documents and investigations revealed last week as the motivation to strip the mayor of his ability to pick and choose his executive committee. "It appears that a majority of members of council and a significant number of members of the executive committee have expressed serious concerns about the mayor's ability to lead the city government at this time," the motion reads. "He's got to step aside. Take a break. Get some help," says Councillor Paula Fletcher. Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking

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Toronto's City Council Votes To Strip Embattled Mayor Of Some Powers

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Toronto's City Council Votes To Strip Embattled Mayor Of Some Powers Toronto's City Council Votes To Strip Embattled Mayor Of Some Powers Toronto's City Council Votes To Strip Embattled Mayor Of Some Powers Toronto -- Toronto's City Council voted Friday to strip embattled Mayor Rob Ford of his ability to govern in an emergency and to appoint and dismiss committee chairs -- unprecedented moves aimed at reining in the controversial politician. Despite admitting last week that he had smoked crack cocaine in a "drunken stupor" about a year ago, Ford has defiantly said he will not leave his job and vowed to challenge the actions in court. "Obviously, I can't support this," Ford told council members, warning that the legal fight will cost taxpayers "an arm and a leg." But, he added: "I perfectly understand where they're coming from. ... I would have supported what they're doing. I want to move on. I'm not mad at anybody." The City Council meeting reflected the tragicomedic state of municipal affairs in Toronto, where police have investigated the mayor for smoking crack cocaine and other indiscretions. Some council members compared the move to strip Ford of his duties to a coup d'etat. Councillor Anthony Perruzza said he understood the need to bring stability to the city but called Friday's action a "dangerous precedent." "If you win an election for mayor, you are the mayor," he said. "That is the people's will. ... I don't want to use the word coup d'etat. That would be over the top." The council chambers erupted with laughter. The mayor's brother, Councilor Doug Ford, chastised fellow council members, saying they didn't have the "moral or legal authority" to strip an elected official of his responsibilities. "It's not up to you folks to make this decision," he said, "it's up to the people." Doug Ford repeated that statement Friday night on CNN, adding that the media had been unfair to his brother, because Rob Ford represented blue-collar workers of Toronto. "He's admitted to his faults, and I just wish other politicians would come clean like Rob Ford has," Doug Ford told AC360. He insisted that his brother did not have a drug problem. "I want to be very clear here. Rob doesn't come to work and drink and he doesn't drink every single day. " Ford said. "But he does admit that he has excess of drinking at times and he's getting the medical support from a team of doctors and he's also gone on a pretty steady diet and exercise program. So we're confident that he's going to move forward." Councillor John Filion said the actions were being taken "reluctantly" but they "sadly are both warranted and necessary." The first of two motions, approved by a 39-3 vote, took away Rob Ford's ability to appoint and dismiss committee chairs, giving him less control over policy. In the past, the influential chairs followed the mayor's orders for fear of losing their posts. The second motion, stripping Ford's power during an emergency, was approved 41-2 and is seen as largely symbolic since emergency response decisions are made collectively by the council. Filion said the city was fortunate Ford had not been impaired during a crisis. "Council delegated those powers and council has the ability to take those powers away," City Solicitor Anna Kinastowski said at one point in the meeting. Moments before the final vote, Ford said: "I would've supported what they're doing" if another mayor did what he did, "but since it's me, I have to support myself." The meeting Friday could lead to more Monday, when the council says it expects to consider a motion to delegate duties not assigned by statute to the mayor. If approved, the motion would strip Ford of most of his duties. Among other things, the motion calls for reallocating the operating budget of the office of the mayor to the city clerk, according the council's agenda published online.

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BREAKING: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admits to smoking crack cocaine: 'Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine'

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Updated: 05 Nov 2013

(GlobeandMail) Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he smoked crack cocaine about a year ago in a "drunken stupor." "Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine but ... am I an addict? No. Have I tried it? Probably in one of my drunken stupors, probably approximately about a year ago," Mr. Ford said on Tuesday. "I answered your question. You ask the question properly, I'll answer it. Yes, I've made mistakes. All I can do now is apologize and move on." Earlier in the day, two Toronto city councillors were attempting to limit Mayor Rob Ford's powers via a notice of motion to be presented this month and debated in December. The motion, tabled by councillors John Filion and Paul Ainslie, sets the stage for a showdown at the December council meeting. It asks that city council suspend the mayor's power to appoint and dismiss the deputy mayor and standing committee chairs. It would remove the mayor's ability to shuffle the members of his executive committee and hand that power over to city council at large. The motion cites the police documents and investigations revealed last week as the motivation to strip the mayor of his ability to pick and choose his executive committee. "It appears that a majority of members of council and a significant number of members of the executive committee have expressed serious concerns about the mayor's ability to lead the city government at this time," the motion reads. "He's got to step aside. Take a break. Get some help," says Councillor Paula Fletcher. Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press

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EMBARRASSING Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Reacts to New 'Killing' Video: 'I Was Extremely Inebriated'

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New video surfaces showing Rob Ford using threatening words including 'kill' and 'murder' "I'm going to kill that f---ing guy. I'm telling you it's first-degree murder ... He dies or I die, brother." "When he's down, I'll rip his f---ing throat out" and "I'll poke his eyes out" and "I'll make sure that motherf---er's dead." "No one is" going to "f--- around with me" and when it comes to he and his "brothers ... don't tell me we're liars." (CTV) Responding to questions about a newly released video in which he is heard using threatening and profane language, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford told reporters he was "extremely inebriated" and that he has made "mistakes." Ford addressed questions about the video obtained by the Toronto Star Thursday, telling reporters at city hall that it is "extremely embarrassing." "Again I've made mistakes, all I can do is reassure the people that ... I don't know what to say," he said. "I just want to come out and tell you that I saw a video ... it's extremely embarrassing." He added: "When you're in that state... I hope none of you have ever or will ever be in that state. "Obviously, I was extremely, extremely inebriated... that's all I have to say for now." In the video Ford is seen pacing back and forth, swearing multiple times, and using threatening words including "kill" and "murder." The context of the video is unknown and it's unclear who the mayor is addressing. When pressed by reporters, Ford offered no context for the video. The video comes just two days after Ford admitted he had smoked crack cocaine, in what he called a "drunken stupor." Despite calls from other councillors to step down, Ford has said he has no plans on taking a leave or resigning. BREAKING: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admits to smoking crack cocaine while Drunk: 'Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine,' says Mayor Rob Ford (GlobeandMail) Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he smoked crack cocaine about a year ago in a "drunken stupor." "Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine but ... am I an addict? No. Have I tried it? Probably in one of my drunken stupors, probably approximately about a year ago," Mr. Ford said on Tuesday. "I answered your question. You ask the question properly, I'll answer it. Yes, I've made mistakes. All I can do now is apologize and move on." Earlier in the day, two Toronto city councillors were attempting to limit Mayor Rob Ford's powers via a notice of motion to be presented this month and debated in December. The motion, tabled by councillors John Filion and Paul Ainslie, sets the stage for a showdown at the December council meeting. It asks that city council suspend the mayor's power to appoint and dismiss the deputy mayor and standing committee chairs. It would remove the mayor's ability to shuffle the members of his executive committee and hand that power over to city council at large. The motion cites the police documents and investigations revealed last week as the motivation to strip the mayor of his ability to pick and choose his executive committee. "It appears that a majority of members of council and a significant number of members of the executive committee have expressed serious concerns about the mayor's ability to lead the city government at this time," the motion reads. "He's got to step aside. Take a break. Get some help," says Councillor Paula Fletcher. beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking video released profanity video released profanity video released profanity video released profanity

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Cultura Festival 2012: July 13 Drum Circle

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Cultura is a free Friday night weekly summer festival celebrating food, art, music and film! A festival that seeks to reflect the rich cultural diversity of ...

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OMG!! Mayor Rob Ford knocks over Councillor during today November 18 motion of debate

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Video: Mayor Rob Ford knocks over Councillor during today November 18 motion of debate City strips mayor of most powers as Ford knocks over councilor at chaotic meeting provincial capital city manager Rob Ford got into a verbal words with members of the general public throughout a heated council meeting, at one purpose knock over a lady councilor. The provincial capital council later voted to strip him of the many of his legislative powers. By Associated Press, TORONTO — Toronto's council voted weekday to strip scandal-plagued city manager Rob Ford of the many of his powers following a heated dialogue within which he knocked over a feminine councilor. Mayor Rob Ford knocks over Councillor during November 18 motion of debate City strips mayor of most powers as Ford knocks over councilor at chaotic meeting Council members voted overwhelming to chop the 44-year-old Ford's workplace budget by sixty % and permit politician workers to affix the deputy city manager. Ford currently effectively has no legislative power as he would now not chair the manager committee. Ford retains his title and talent to represent provincial capital at official functions. Ford known as the trouble a "coup d'etat" Associate in Nursingd vowed an "outright war" within the next election. Mayor Rob Ford knocks over Councillor during November 18 motion of debate City strips mayor of most powers as Ford knocks over councilor at chaotic meeting Toronto has been noisy with the Ford comedy since could, once news retailers reportable that he had been caught on video smoking crack cocain. The debate on the motion became heated when Ford paced round the boardroom and listed barbs with members of the general public. The speaker asked security to clear the chamber and a recess was known as. Members of the general public musical "Shame! Shame!" at the city manager. Ford charged at the gallery at one purpose and knocked over Councilor Pam McConnell before choosing her make a copy. Mayor Rob Ford knocks over Councillor during November 18 motion of debate City strips mayor of most powers as Ford knocks over councilor at chaotic meeting Another councilor asked Ford to apologize. Ford aforementioned he was dashing to the defense of his brother, town Councilor Doug Ford. "I picked her up," Rob Ford aforementioned. "I ran around as a result of i believed my brother was going in Associate in Nursing words." Mayor Rob Ford knocks over Councillor during November 18 motion of debate City strips mayor of most powers as Ford knocks over councilor at chaotic meeting Visibly jolted when Ford ran her over, McConnell, a petite girl in her 60s, aforementioned she ne\'er expected the chaos that bust out. Mayor Rob Ford knocks over Councillor during November 18 motion of debate "This is that the seat of democracy, it\'s not a athletic field. I simply wasn't prepared. fortuitously, the mayor's workers was ahead — they stopped ME from hit my head against the wall. I simply got to sit down," McConnell aforementioned. Mayor Rob Ford knocks over Councillor during November 18 motion of debate City strips mayor of most powers as Ford knocks over councilor at chaotic meeting The motion was revised from a more durable version to obstruct potential legal challenges. Ford would retain his title and talent to represent provincial capital at official functions. The city's professional aforementioned the proposal doesn\'t render Ford "mayor in name {only} only." "Obviously I cannot do the work with eight folks within the workplace with 1 / 4 of the previous mayor's budget," Ford aforementioned. Mayor Rob Ford knocks over Councillor during November 18 motion of debate City strips mayor of most powers as Ford knocks over councilor at chaotic meeting The council doesn\'t have the ability to get rid of Ford from workplace unless he\'s condemned of a criminal offense. it\'s following the strongest recourse offered when the recent habit revelations and his recurrent outbursts of erratic behavior. Mayor Rob Ford knocks over Councillor during November 18 motion of debate "Mayor Ford has had several selections ... Would he modification his behavior? Would he step aside and look for help?" aforementioned Councilor John Filion. "The city manager sadly has chosen the trail of denial. currently it's time to require away the keys." "The new allegations compile quicker than the previous ones may be restrained. If several Torontonians were ab initio fascinated by the drama, they\'re currently uninterested with it. they require it to finish," Filion aforementioned, Ford contends that councilors acted as a result of they opposed his agenda to avoid wasting taxpayers' cash. "If they require ME out, they ought to simply decision a snap election," Ford told station AM640. Mayor Rob Ford knocks over Councillor during November 18 motion of debate

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Toronto council maneuvers to reduce Mayor Rob Ford's powers

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Updated: 16 Nov 2013

The Toronto City Council voted overwhelmingly Friday to strip some powers from Mayor Rob Ford, who has admitted smoking crack in a boozy stupor, buying illegal drugs and driving drunk — but has defiantly refused to resign. The lawmakers have no authority to remove Ford from office, but they drafted a series of motions to transfer some of his authority to the deputy mayor. "Obviously I can't support this, and I have no other options but to challenge this in court," Ford said. He's vowed to run for re-election and has just inked a deal to host a talk show with his brother Doug — a member of the City Council himself — but Ford said he understands why the legislators want him to just go away. "I completely understand where they're coming from," he said, later adding, "If I would have had a mayor acting the way I've conducted myself, I would have done the same thing." Doug Ford told NBC News on Friday that his brother had no intention of resigning despite the pressure he's under, which he said has included numerous death threats and threats to assault the mayor's children. "That's up to the people of the city. That's why we have the democratic process," Doug Ford said. "And we're going to ask the people to decide. If the people want Rob Ford as mayor, they can vote him [back] in." Subdued during the morning session, Rob Ford seemed to rebound in the afternoon, even joking at one point in a spirited debate about municipal spending, "I thought we were talking about drinking." The council passed two measures. The first, which bars him from appointing or removing committee chairs or the deputy mayor, passed 39-3. A second, which curbs his authority during states of emergency, passed 41-2, with only the mayor and his brother voting against it. "We have been fortunate no emergencies have landed on the same dates when we know the mayor's judgement may have been impaired," council member John Filion said before the vote. The Mayors questions about emergencies demonstrate why the leader shouldn't be drunk or high when we need him/her. #TOpoli — Shelley Carroll (@shelleycarroll) November 15, 2013 He said the measures — a vote on a third wide-ranging motion will be held Monday — were needed to stabilize a "chaotic situation" and would expire at the end of Ford's term next year. "If there's a silver lining in this sad situation, it's that this issue has united members of council," he said. "I think this is the only course of action left to us." At least one council member was worried that the extraordinary moves were overstepping. "You win the election for mayor, you are the mayor. That is the people's will," Anthony Perruzza said. "Who can change that? The people. Yes, the premier [of Ontario], maybe the courts. That's it. We are not given by proxy the right to change that, and that is dangerous if we do that." The repudiation of Ford, 44, came a day after he shocked reporters and viewers by using X-rated language on live television to deny an allegation that he told a female staffer he wanted to perform oral sex on her. After the graphic outburst, Ford gave the latest in a growing string of apologies, this one with his wife by his side. "I used unforgivable language," he said, blaming the "tremendous" stress he's under. A day earlier, the City Council voted to ask him to take a leave of absence. When he addressed them Thursday, some turned their backs on him. "This is beyond a leave of absence. He needs to resign," council member Denzil Minnan-Wong said. "This mayor thinks he is above the law. He is not." Since police confirmed the existence of a videotape that showed him smoking crack, Ford has repeatedly denied that he's an addict but this week admitted to buying illegal drugs during his time in office and said he is seeking help from health professionals. While he has copped to a staggering array of misdeeds, Ford is fighting back against other allegations, including a claim in court papers that he was "very inebriated, verbally abusive and inappropriate" with a female staffer on St. Patrick's Day and a report that he brought prostitutes to City Hall. After he was punished by the council Friday, Ford didn't slink off. Instead, he played an active role during the regularly scheduled council meeting, sparring with city officials and lawmakers about a series of proposals and even demanding an apology from a member who heckled him. A few hours after the council votes on whether to delegate more of his powers to the deputy mayor on Monday, Ford will take the airwaves for a new TV show with his brother on the Sun News Network, a conservative-leaning channel. "Rob is like Howard Stern or Rush Limbaugh," Doug Ford said. "You just never know what he is going to say." Stephanie Gosk of NBC News contributed to this report. source : http://worldnews.nbcnews.com

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Crack Mayor Rob Ford VERY disruptive at Council meeting Does Drunk Driving act as he pokes fun

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Updated: 18 Nov 2013

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford VERY disruptive at Council meeting Does Drunk Driving act as he pokes fun TORONTO — Beset by scandal, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford faced another likely setback Monday as the City Council took up a motion to snatch away many of his remaining powers in a heated council meeting. Ford called the effort a "coup d'etat" and challenged the council to call snap elections. The debate on the motion became heated after Ford paced around the council chamber and traded barbs with members of the public. The speaker asked security to clear the chamber and a recess was called. Members of the public chanted "Shame! Shame!" at the mayor. Ford himself charged at the gallery at one point and almost knocked over a woman councilor. Under the motion, already endorsed by a majority of council members, Ford would have his office budget cut by 60 percent and his mayoral staff would be allowed to join the deputy mayor. Ford would effectively have no legislative power as he would no longer chair the executive committee. The motion was revised from a tougher version to ward off potential legal challenges. Ford would retain his title and ability to represent Toronto at official functions. The city's lawyer said the proposal does not renderFord "mayor in name only." The council does not have the power to remove Ford from office, barring a criminal conviction. It is pursuing the strongest recourse available after recent revelations that Ford smoked crack cocaine and his repeated outbursts of erratic behavior. "Mayor Ford has had many choices ... would he change his behavior? Would he step aside and seek help? ...The mayor unfortunately has chosen the path of denial," Councilor John Filion said. "Now it's time to take away the keys. ... The new allegations pile up faster than the old ones can be dealt with. If many Torontonians were initially fascinated by the drama, they are now fed up with it. They want it to end." Far from being chastened, Ford has vowed to take the council to court and insists he will seek re-election next year. "It's a coup d'etat — that's all this is," Ford said as he arrived at City Hall on Monday morning. He earlier claimed on a radio station that councilors were against his agenda to save taxpayers' money. "If they want me out, they should just call a snap election," Ford told radio station AM640. Councilor Denzil Minnan-Wong, a former Ford ally, said it's about his conduct. "This about embarrassing the city, his involvement with gangs, his involvement with crack cocaine this about his admission that he gets behind the wheel while drinking," Minnan-Wong said. "He's the worst spokesman for the city of Toronto right now." On Sunday, Ford embraced the spotlight, giving an interview to Fox News and showing up at a Toronto Argonauts game even though the commissioner of the Canadian Football League had suggested that he not attend. He and his brother are set to debut a current events television show Monday night called "Ford Nation" for the Sun News Network.Toronto, a city of 2.7 million people, has been abuzz with the Ford melodrama since May, when news outlets reported that he had been caught on video smoking crack cocaine.

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Toronto council strips mayor of most powers

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Updated: 19 Nov 2013

Toronto city council voted on Monday to strip mayor Rob Ford of most of his remaining powers in further sanctions against him following admissions of crack smoking and binge drinking. The move effectively makes the city's chief magistrate a figurehead, which Ford vowed to fight. The voting followed a heated debate in which the scandal-plagued mayor knocked over a female councilor. Council members voted overwhelming to cut the 44-year-old Ford's office budget by 60 percent and allow mayoral staff to join the deputy mayor. Ford now effectively has no legislative power as he would no longer chair the executive committee. He retains his title and ability to represent Toronto at official functions. The embattled mayor called the effort a "coup d'etat" and vowed an "outright war" in the next election. Toronto has been abuzz with the Ford melodrama since May, when news outlets reported that he had been caught on video smoking crack cocaine. Initially he denied the reports, but earlier this month the mayor admitted he smoked crack cocaine when he was in a "drunken stupor". The debate on the motion became heated after Ford paced around the council chamber and traded barbs with members of the public. The speaker asked security to clear the chamber and a recess was called. Members of the public chanted "Shame! Shame!" at the mayor. Path of denial Ford charged at the gallery at one point and knocked over Councilor Pam McConnell before picking her back up. Another councilor asked Ford to apologise. Ford said he was rushing to the defence of his brother, city Councilor Doug Ford. Visibly shaken after Ford ran her over, McConnell, a petite woman in her 60s, said she never expected the chaos that broke out. "This is the seat of democracy, it is not a football field. I just wasn't ready. Fortunately, the mayor's staff was in front, they stopped me from hitting my head against the wall. I just need to sit down," McConnell said. The motion was revised from a tougher version to ward off potential legal challenges. Ford would retain his title and ability to represent Toronto at official functions. The city's lawyer said the proposal does not render Ford "mayor in name only". "Obviously I cannot do the job with eight people in the office with a quarter of the former mayor's budget," Ford said. The council does not have the power to remove Ford from office unless he is convicted of a crime. It is pursuing the strongest recourse available after the recent drug abuse revelations and his repeated outbursts of erratic behaviour. "Mayor Ford has had many choices ... Would he change his behavior? Would he step aside and seek help?'' said Councilor John Filion. "The mayor unfortunately has chosen the path of denial. Now it's time to take away the keys." "The new allegations pile up faster than the old ones can be dealt with. If many Torontonians were initially fascinated by the drama, they are now fed up with it. They want it to end," Filion said. Medical help Ford contends that councilors acted because they opposed his agenda to save taxpayers' money. "If they want me out, they should just call a snap election," Ford told radio station AM640. In interviews with police, former Ford staffers have made further accusations, saying the mayor drank heavily, sometimes drove while intoxicated and pressured a female staffer to engage in oral sex. On Thursday, Ford spouted an obscenity on live television while denying the sex allegation, saying he was "happily married" and using crude language to assert that he enjoys enough oral sex at home. Last week, after admitting to excessive drinking and buying illegal drugs, Ford disclosed that he is seeking medical help. But he and his family insist he is not an addict and does not need rehab.

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Rob Ford, embattled Toronto mayor, admits he has bought illegal drugs

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Updated: 13 Nov 2013

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted during a heated City Council debate Wednesday that he had bought illegal drugs in the past two years, but he firmly refused to step down from his job even after nearly every councilor stood up to ask him to take a leave of absence. The mayor made the confession under direct questioning by a councilor who has introduced a motion that would ask Ford to take a leave of absence and get help for his admitted drug use. Ford publicly admitted last week that he smoked crack cocaine last year in a "drunken stupor," but his comments Wednesday marked the first time he acknowledged having bought illegal drugs. Ford paused for a long time after Councilor Denzil Minnan-Wong asked him if he had bought illicit narcotics in the past two years. Then Ford replied, "Yes I have." "I understand the embarrassment that I have caused. I am humiliated by it," Ford said. But he then turned defiant, saying he was not an addict of any sort and rebuffed suggestions from council members that he should seek help. He insisted he is a "positive role model for kids who are down and out." "I'm most definitely keeping this job," he said. "I am not leaving here. I'm going to sit here and going to attend every meeting." Moments earlier, all but two of the 43 councilors present for the debate voted to accept an open letter asking Ford to step aside. Although it was a stark demonstration of his political isolation, the vote was symbolic because the City Council does not have the authority to force the mayor from office unless he is convicted of a crime. "Together we stand to ask you to step aside and take a leave of absence," Councilor Jaye Robinson said, reading the open letter. The packed council chamber erupted with applause when Robinson ended her speech, saying "Let's get on with city business." The letter was separate from the motion introduced by Minnan-Wong, which would formally call on Ford to take a leave of absence, apologize to Toronto residents for misleading them and cooperate with police. Ford's refusal to resign has confounded the City Council, where many members agree that his erratic behavior - from public drunkenness to threatening to kill someone in a videotaped tirade - has consumed Toronto's politics and undermined efforts to tackle other challenges. But with no clear legal path to force him out, the Council is grasping for ways to shunt the larger-than-life leader aside and govern without him until next year's municipal elections. Toronto police said last month they had obtained a long-sought video of Ford apparently smoking from a crack pipe but that it does not constitute enough evidence to charge him. News reports of the crack video's existence first surfaced in May, but it has not been released publicly. Toronto's mayor already has limited powers compared to the mayors of many large cities in the United States. He is just one voting member in the council and his power stems mostly from his ability, as the only councilor elected by citywide vote, to build consensus and set the agenda. That authority, many council members say, has evaporated in the crack scandal. "We really just have to build a box around the mayor so we can get work done," said councilor John Filion, who has introduced one of two motions in the council designed to isolate Ford. Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly, a Ford ally, announced shortly before the debate that he would support Minnan-Wong's motion. "I'm publicly advising the mayor to take some time," Kelly said.

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Rob Ford, Embattled Toronto Mayor, Admits He Has Bought Illegal Drugs

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Rob Ford, Embattled Toronto Mayor, Admits He Has Bought Illegal Drugs Rob Ford, Embattled Toronto Mayor, Admits He Has Bought Illegal Drugs Rob Ford, Embattled Toronto Mayor, Admits He Has Bought Illegal Drugs TORONTO Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted during a heated City Council debate Wednesday that he had bought illegal drugs in the past two years, but he firmly refused to step down from his job even after nearly every councilor stood up to ask him to take a leave of absence. The mayor made the confession under direct questioning by a councilor who has introduced a motion that would ask Ford to take a leave of absence and get help for his admitted drug use. Ford publicly admitted last week that he smoked crack cocaine last year in a "drunken stupor," but his comments Wednesday marked the first time he acknowledged having bought illegal drugs. Ford paused for a long time after Councilor Denzil Minnan-Wong asked him if he had bought illicit narcotics in the past two years. Then Ford replied, "Yes I have." "I understand the embarrassment that I have caused. I am humiliated by it," Ford said. But he then turned defiant, saying he was not an addict of any sort and rebuffed suggestions from council members that he should seek help. He insisted he is a "positive role model for kids who are down and out." "I'm most definitely keeping this job," he said. "I am not leaving here. I'm going to sit here and going to attend every meeting." Moments earlier, all but two of the 43 councilors present for the debate voted to accept an open letter asking Ford to step aside. Although it was a stark demonstration of his political isolation, the vote was symbolic because the City Council does not have the authority to force the mayor from office unless he is convicted of a crime. "Together we stand to ask you to step aside and take a leave of absence," Councilor Jaye Robinson said, reading the open letter. The packed council chamber erupted with applause when Robinson ended her speech, saying "Let's get on with city business." The letter was separate from the motion introduced by Minnan-Wong, which would formally call on Ford to take a leave of absence, apologize to Toronto residents for misleading them and cooperate with police. Ford's refusal to resign has confounded the City Council, where many members agree that his erratic behavior - from public drunkenness to threatening to kill someone in a videotaped tirade - has consumed Toronto's politics and undermined efforts to tackle other challenges. But with no clear legal path to force him out, the Council is grasping for ways to shunt the larger-than-life leader aside and govern without him until next year's municipal elections. Toronto police said last month they had obtained a long-sought video of Ford apparently smoking from a crack pipe but that it does not constitute enough evidence to charge him. News reports of the crack video's existence first surfaced in May, but it has not been released publicly. Toronto's mayor already has limited powers compared to the mayors of many large cities in the United States. He is just one voting member in the council and his power stems mostly from his ability, as the only councilor elected by citywide vote, to build consensus and set the agenda. That authority, many council members say, has evaporated in the crack scandal. "We really just have to build a box around the mayor so we can get work done," said councilor John Filion, who has introduced one of two motions in the council designed to isolate Ford. Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly, a Ford ally, announced shortly before the debate that he would support Minnan-Wong's motion. "I'm publicly advising the mayor to take some time," Kelly said. If Ford refuses to take a leave, Minnan-Wong said he would put forward an amended motion that would ask the province of Ontario to pass legislation to remove the mayor from office. But that initiative is unlikely to pass, with Kelly and other councilors concerned that asking the provincial government to intervene would set a dangerous precedent.

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Will Lose Some Of His Powers

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Updated: 15 Nov 2013

Toronto's city council has voted overwhelmingly to strip embattled mayor Rob Ford of some of his powers. It is the council's latest attempt to rein in Mr Ford, who has refused to resign amid a drugs and drink row. In recent days Mr Ford has admitted using crack cocaine, buying illegal drugs, and drink driving - while mayor - and used lewd language on television. Mr Ford's authority to appoint and dismiss the deputy mayor and his executive committee may be affected. Toronto City Council voted 39 to three to suspend the mayor's ability to appoint and dismiss the deputy mayor, and the chairs of the council's standing committees, including the executive committee which controls the budget. Mr Ford and his brother Doug Ford registered two of the votes against. The city council also voted 41 to two to place emergency powers in the hands of the deputy mayor, rather than the mayor, for example in the event of a natural disaster. 'Truly disturbing' On Monday, city councillors will consider a further measure - delegating to the deputy mayor "all powers and duties which are not by statute assigned to the mayor", a move which correspondents say would take away his budget. In recent days many council members have turned their backs on the mayor in meetings as he addresses ongoing political matters. But the City Council has no authority to remove the mayor unless he is convicted of a crime, so Ford opponents have instead opted for votes aimed at curbing his powers. "We can't control his behaviour, but certainly we can ensure that city business carries on as usual, perhaps even better," said one city councillor, John Filion. "We need to take away his power for the good of the city,'' said a former ally, councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong. "The tide has turned and there are very few people that are prepared to defend him given his vulgar comments and his admission that not only does he takes drugs but that he seems to be comfortable drinking and getting behind the wheel." Mr Ford has vowed to fight the measure, saying "the tax payer is going to have to pay a fortune for this". "I can't support this and obviously I have no other options but to challenge this in court," the mayor said. "This is going to be precedent-setting and if we move ahead with this, then obviously if someone else steps out of line like I have, it is going to affect councillors and the mayor I think for years to come," he concluded. The vote comes one day after Mr Ford apologised for obscene comments he made on live television while denying he had offered oral sex to a female staff member. Mr Ford said he was getting help from healthcare professionals. Re-election bid On Thursday, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne suggested the provincial government may intervene, if called on to do so by the Toronto city authorities. "The things we are seeing and hearing about Mayor Rob Ford are truly disturbing," she said during a televised statement. "If council were to clearly indicate that they lack the ability to function as a result of this matter, the province would respond to a request from council to be provided new tools depending on what that request might be." Friday's city council vote is the latest blow for 44-year-old Mr Ford, who last week admitted smoking crack cocaine, and this week admitted in a city council hearing that he had bought illegal drugs within the last two years. Investigation documents released on Wednesday quoted Ford associates as saying that the mayor had driven drunk, used racially abusive language, threatened staff, consorted with a woman suspected of working as a prostitute and made a sexual proposition to a female staff member. Mr Ford says he will not stand down, and will run for re-election in October 2014.

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Toronto 為海地、青海、四川地震賑災演出 20100528

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【Green Ribbon Earthquake Relief Concert】為海地、青海、四川地震賑災演出，昨晚在北約克Mel Lastman 廣場舉行，包括駐海地名譽總領事館代表Dr. Eric Pierre 、多倫多市議員john Filion 、萬錦加華聯會主席吳建忠醫生等貴賓參與，當晚來自當地加...

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Toronto mayor 'to lose some powers'

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Huge Glove Save John Trotter

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Songbird, solo by Nathaly Agosto Filion, Calloway Taxi Live Performance, August 2013

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Solo by Soprano Nathaly Agosto Filion during Calloway Taxi performance at St. John's Episcopal Church in Highgate Falls, VT. August 11, 2013. Jazz a cappella group of 5 singers. www.callowaytaxi.org

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North York

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Updated: 04 Dec 2013

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Reviving Labour's Image, Francine Filion - 091712

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At the end of the workshop: Reviving Labour's Image - A Straight Goods News Persuading to Win workshop, John Baglow interviews Francine Filion, Director of C...

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John smoking Franky's F100

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WATCH: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Admits: Exactly, I Have Smoked Crack Cocaine

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Updated: 05 Nov 2013

BREAKING: 'Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine,' says Mayor Rob Ford (GlobeandMail) Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he smoked crack cocaine about a year ago in a "drunken stupor." "Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine but ... am I an addict? No. Have I tried it? Probably in one of my drunken stupors, probably approximately about a year ago," Mr. Ford said on Tuesday. "I answered your question. You ask the question properly, I'll answer it. Yes, I've made mistakes. All I can do now is apologize and move on." Earlier in the day, two Toronto city councillors were attempting to limit Mayor Rob Ford's powers via a notice of motion to be presented this month and debated in December. The motion, tabled by councillors John Filion and Paul Ainslie, sets the stage for a showdown at the December council meeting. It asks that city council suspend the mayor's power to appoint and dismiss the deputy mayor and standing committee chairs. It would remove the mayor's ability to shuffle the members of his executive committee and hand that power over to city council at large. The motion cites the police documents and investigations revealed last week as the motivation to strip the mayor of his ability to pick and choose his executive committee. "It appears that a majority of members of council and a significant number of members of the executive committee have expressed serious concerns about the mayor's ability to lead the city government at this time," the motion reads. "He's got to step aside. Take a break. Get some help," says Councillor Paula Fletcher. Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press

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John Campbell Interview

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Updated: 16 Nov 2012

John Campell, greatest harness driver of all time, interviewd at Harrah's Chester.

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John Ashline interview with Mickey B

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Mickey B interview with Executive Director John Ashline.

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An Interview With Actor Michael Thomas

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An interview with Michael by his mother Lyn on the set of the Robert Filion Short Film "Chekhov's Children".

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Muslim men organized in militias with machetes rough up a Christian man while checking him for weapons in the Miskine neighbourhood of Bangui, Central African Republic, Friday Dec. 13, 2013.

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UN chief says 'world watching' CAR atrocities

Al Jazeera

14 Dec 2013

The United Nations has warned groups carrying out atrocities in the Central African Republic that the world is watching and will hold them to account, after the killings of hundreds of people, mainly civilians. The warning from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday came a day after a militia killed 27 Muslims in a village outside the capital, Bangui. "Too many people are scared and the country is on the brink of ruin ... ....(size: 2.6Kb)

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Israeli soldiers stand guard in Rosh Hanikra, Israel, near the border between northern Israel and Lebanon, Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Israeli troops shot two Lebanese soldiers early on Monday.

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Israel shoots two Lebanese soldiers

Belfast Telegraph

16 Dec 2013

Israeli troops have shot two Lebanese soldiers, hours after a Lebanese army sniper killed an Israeli soldier. The shooting took place just after midnight last night after Israeli forces identified "suspicious movement" along the border and shot two members of Lebanon's armed forces. The shooting occurred near where a Lebanese army sniper killed an Israeli soldier late yesterday ... AP Download the Belfast Telegraph iPad App ... Reader images ... ....(size: 5.9Kb)

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How Bin Laden Escaped in 2001—The lessons of Tora Bora

The Daily Beast

15 Dec 2013

By Yaniv BarzilaiDecember 15th 20136.45 am. More Stories by Yaniv Barzilai. In 2001, a small U.S ... Then-colonel John Mulholland, the commander of the Special Forces A-teams in Afghanistan,was “concerned about the inadequacy of the force to the mission at hand.” General James Mattis, who commanded twelve hundred Marines at Camp Rhino near Kandahar, asked to reposition his forces to seal the border at Tora Bora ... war in Afghanistan ... Best Of ... ....(size: 8.8Kb)

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A supporter holds a picture of Edward Snowden, a former CIA employee who leaked top-secret information about U.S. surveillance programs, outside the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong Thursday, June 13, 2013.

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Edward Snowden leaks: NSA amnesty 'considered'

BBC News

16 Dec 2013

A top National Security Agency official says it is considering offering an amnesty to fugitive US intelligence analyst Edward Snowden if he agrees to stop leaking secret documents. The man in charge of assessing the leaks' damage, Richard Ledgett, said he could be open to an amnesty deal. Disclosures by the fugitive intelligence analyst have revealed the extent of the NSA's spying activity ... ....(size: 2.3Kb)

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Toronto council strips mayor of most powers

Al Jazeera

20 Nov 2013

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Toronto Residents Have Funny Feeling About Mayor, and His Longevity

The New York Times

20 Nov 2013

TORONTO — When your city becomes the punch line of an international joke, it pays to keep your sense of humor too. Enlarge This Image. Chris Young/The Canadian Press ... Related ... Mr ... And he has lost his ability to appoint committee leaders, a key power in Toronto, said John Filion, the council member who wrote the measure to strip Mr ... Filion said, “they don’t intend for there to be any calm ... For John Moffitt, the Money Wasn’t Worth It ... ....(size: 7.4Kb)

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Toronto council reins in scandal-plagued mayor

The Miami Herald

19 Nov 2013

TORONTO -- After a tempestuous debate, Toronto's City Council has stripped Mayor Rob Ford of the last of his substantive powers because of multiple scandals, but further turmoil seems inevitable ... "This is nothing more than a coup d'etat," Ford said just before a series of votes went against him on Monday ... Would he change his behavior? Would he step aside and seek help?" said Councilor John Filion ... They want it to end," Filion said ... 1 . .....(size: 3.6Kb)

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City strips mayor of most powers as Ford knocks over councilor at chaotic meeting

The Washington Post

19 Nov 2013

TORONTO — Amid cries of “Shame! Shame!” scandal-plagued Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was stripped of the last of his meaningful powers Monday after a heated City Council debate in which he argued with members of the public, charged hecklers and knocked a councilwoman down ... Soldier ... Would he change his behavior? Would he step aside and seek help?” said Councilor John Filion ... They want it to end,” Filion said ... ....(size: 4.7Kb)

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Toronto council votes to strip mayor of powers

San Francisco Chronicle

19 Nov 2013

Toronto --. Toronto's City Council voted Monday to strip scandal-plagued Mayor Rob Ford of many of his powers following a heated debate in which he knocked over a female councilor. Council members voted overwhelming to cut Ford's office budget by 60 percent and allow mayoral staff to join the deputy mayor ... "Mayor Ford has had many choices ... Would he change his behavior? Would he step aside and seek help?" said Councilor John Filion ... ....(size: 2.3Kb)

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>Toronto council reins in scandal-plagued mayor

Seattle Post

19 Nov 2013

TORONTO (AP) — After a tempestuous debate, Toronto's City Council has stripped Mayor Rob Ford of the last of his substantive powers because of multiple scandals, but further turmoil seems inevitable ... "This is nothing more than a coup d'etat," Ford said just before a series of votes went against him on Monday ... Would he change his behavior? Would he step aside and seek help?" said Councilor John Filion ... They want it to end," Filion said ... ....(size: 6.8Kb)

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Toronto council restricts role of disgraced mayor

Detroit news

19 Nov 2013

Budget, legislative powers cut; Ford slams decision. David Crary and Rob Gillies Associated Press Comments. Rob Ford, flanked by lawyers, gestures to a staffer while talking with brother Doug, a city councilor. He vowed 'war' in the next election over council's action ... Mayor Ford has had many choices Would he change his behavior? Would he step aside and seek help? said Councilor John Filion ... They want it to end, Filion said. Tweet ... A A ... ....(size: 7.2Kb)

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Toronto council strips Mayor Rob Ford of most powers

Chicago Sun-Times

19 Nov 2013

TORONTO — Amid cries of “Shame! Shame!” scandal-plagued Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was stripped of the last of his meaningful powers Monday after a heated City Council debate in which he argued with members of the public, charged hecklers and knocked a councilwoman down ... Another councilor asked Ford to apologize ... Would he change his behavior? Would he step aside and seek help?” said Councilor John Filion ... They want it to end,” Filion said ... ....(size: 7.2Kb)

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Toronto mayor Rob Ford stripped of powers

The Irish Times

19 Nov 2013

Scandal-plagued Toronto mayor Rob Ford was stripped of the last of his meaningful powers after a heated city council debate in which he argued with members of the public, charged hecklers and knocked down a councillor. Mr Ford called the move a “coup d’état” and vowed an “outright war” in the next election ... Video. Rob Ford at council meeting ... Would he change his behaviour? Would he step aside and seek help?” said councilor John Filion ... ....(size: 2.6Kb)

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Controversial Toronto mayor Rob Ford stripped of powers

The Irish Times

19 Nov 2013

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Mayor Rob Ford’s credibility questioned during U.S. media blitz

Yahoo Daily News

19 Nov 2013

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has long been a punch line on late-night U.S. talk shows, but the latest chapters in the ongoing controversy into Ford’s drug and alcohol use and waning credibility now has the dreaded “mainstream media” standing up and taking notice ... media corps ... It seems that Mr ... Other comments of note ... John Filion considered betting Ford $1,000 to run for mayor in 2010, if only for the chance to see Ford leave council entirely....(size: 4.6Kb)

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Toronto Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly vows ‘peace’ after taking reins from Rob Ford

Yahoo Daily News

19 Nov 2013

An unprecedented Toronto city council session that ended with key responsibilities being stripped from Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has thrust upon a once-unassuming deputy mayor into the public spotlight and established Norm Kelly as perhaps the most powerful politician in Toronto ... "The mayor apparently wants to wage war ... Full coverage ... John Filion said Kelly’s appointment as caretaker would allow council to focus on business and Coun....(size: 5.1Kb)

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His Honor? Toronto’s Mayor Rampages On, to City’s Shame

The New York Times

19 Nov 2013

TORONTO — The end did not come for Rob Ford, the mayor of this city, when he proclaimed his proclivity for oral sex on live television. Connect With Us on Twitter. Follow @nytimesworld for international breaking news and headlines. Twitter List. Reporters and Editors. Enlarge This Image ... It seems Mr ... “I’m still doing the job!”. Mr ... “I was astonished when he became mayor,” said John Filion, the Council member who wrote the measure to strip Mr....(size: 6.4Kb)

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A Native American grandfather
found his grandson crying after school
and discovered from the sobbing child
that a playgound bully had been cruel
I wish that I could hurt him said the child
and when I get big that's what I'll do
that would make me sad said the grandfather
then I'll know the dark wolf is taking you
(chorus)
There are two wolves
There are two wolves
and within each heart these two wolves fight
one is hatred
rage and darkness
and the other wolf is love and light
the old man put his arms around the child
said the thing you want is called revenge
but when you try to hurt the one who's hurt you
that's the momment you become like them
the old man said i know what you are feeling
being human i have felt it too
the child looked into the ancient eyes then
said gradfather tell me what to do
(chorus)
There are two wolves
there are two wolves
and within my heart these two wolves fight
one is hatred
rage and darkness
and the other wolf is love and light
The Old Man said child do not fear this battle
though each Wolf will make the other bleed
it is in your power to choose the victor
the Wolf that wins will be the one you feed
(chorus)
There are two wolves
there are two wolves
and within each heart these two wolves fight
one is hatred
rage and darkness
and the other wolf is love and light
one is hatred rage and darkness