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rob ford drugs council hearing
Lots of chatter now that council will punt Minnan-Wong's Ford-censuring motion to the city's integrity commissioner. We will see. — 1384353305000
As Rob Ford faces pressure to resign over reported drug use, polling reveals that Londoners aren't as fussed... http://t.co/xqtdMEkqHv — 1384353612000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Applause from the full-house audience after Mayor Rob Ford finishes his speech on the Year of Truth and Reconciliation. — 1384353988000
Clearly burdened by guilt of lying. RT Ford feeling ‘great’ as Toronto council set to hear motion that he step aside http://t.co/uEP3RZ3ivV — 1384354070000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Cllr Jaye Robinson reading a letter to Rob Ford "we have grown increasingly concerned by the seemingly endless string of denials" — 1384356112000
Cllrs who signed are standing up one by one. Rob Ford takes a sip of water, staring straight ahead — 1384356228000
Cllrs Doug Ford and Gord Perks -- Mayor's biggest supporter and detractor -- remained seated, did not support letter for him to take leave — 1384356356000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Robinson's petition was approved 42-2. But that doesn't mean Cllrs will support asking the province to step in if Rob Ford won't listen — 1384356710000
Vote to receive petition asking Mayor #Ford to take leave of absence passes 41-2. Minnan-Wong motion still to come #TOpoli #Toronto @680News — 1384356981000
Majority of Toronto city councillors sign petition asking Mayor Rob Ford to take leave of absence. http://t.co/ANU4Su3XGg #torpoli #RobFord — 1384357171000
OK: time for the key item. Cllr Denzil Minnan-Wong's motion to urge Rob Ford to take a leave, apologize, cooperate w police — 1384357214000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Morning break. Here, have some Toronto: MT @BenSpurr: Ford & Minnan-Wong on the floor, with Davis trying to intervene http://t.co/evZNM3oBVT — 1384358187000
RT please: He's refusing to go: please attend anti-Ford rally today at noon at City Hall - http://t.co/kk6wJfcHgz #topoli — 1384358241000
Minnan-Wong asks Ford to apologize. Doug Ford rises to yellingly say he'll apologize. Lots of yelling from the gallery: "SIT DOWNNN!" — 1384358341000
Minnin-@DenzilMW says #Ford threatened him and told him to remove motion. Wants Ford to apologize. 5 min recess, crowd erupts. #TOpoli — 1384358341000
Doug Ford: "Bring it on!" "Lookin' forward to the election!" Nunziata calls a five-minute recess. Doug Ford causes many recesses. — 1384358364000
Coun. Denzil Minnan-Wong accuses Mayor Rob Ford of blocking his path on council floor 'in a threatening way' http://t.co/NBYj5Iemxp — 1384358368000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Will it even matter? Toronto City Council is debating a motion to oust Mayor Rob Ford following his admission to smoking crack -more at 8:20 — 1384359303000
Speaker Frances Nunziata says she is asking Ford to apologize so the meeting can continue. "I did absolutely nothing wrong," Ford replies. — 1384359525000
Mayor Ford says "it has never happened again at the Air Canada Centre". Huge laughter in council chamber. — 1384360084000
Presume people who want to know about the Rob Ford story are following same reporters I am. It's not going well at TO City Hall. — 1384360171000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
#topoli DelGrande's pointed, accusing questions of Ford bring to mind the anger of a man betrayed. @Spacing — 1384360241000
Denzil Minnan-Wong: "Mr. Mayor, do you still have a zero tolerance for drugs, guns and gangs?" Ford: "Absolutely." — 1384360317000
#topoli @Thompson_37 asking @TOMayorFord if he's violated council code of conduct? Ford: "In what respect?" Thompson: "I'm asking you, sir." — 1384360434000
Asked if he has purchased illegal drugs in the past two years, Rob Ford paused for a long time, before answering, "Yes" — 1384360437000
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admits to purchasing illegal drugs in past 2 years. "Yes, I have", he told the City Council in open session — 1384360457000
#Ford is asked if he's violated council code conduct. Ford: Yes, I've broken code of conduct. ...we've all made mistakes in life. #TOpoli — 1384360473000
Noteworthy: Every person who has risen to prosecute Ford so far was formerly an ironclad ally, or members of his handpicked executive. — 1384360478000
Michael Thompson is asking Ford about his presence at 15 Windsor, an alleged crack house. Thompson: Did you ever report it to police? — 1384360509000
It goes on RT @itsdgc: Incredible developments in Toronto after Mayor Rob Ford admits he's purchased illegal drugs in the past two years. — 1384360520000
Mayor Ford says it's not a crack house," asks if Thompson has been there. His response: "I have no interest. I'm not a crack user." — 1384360617000
#topoli Cho: if sleeping employee sincerely apologized, cd he keep job? Ford responds with campaign speech. "I am no going anywhere." — 1384360659000
#topoli Why is it ok for employee to get fired but crack smoking mayor gets to stay in his position, asks Raymond Cho. Ford apologizes more. — 1384360734000
Watching Sky? Extraordinary live coverage of Toronto councillors grilling Mayor Rob Ford. Local government certainly looks livelier there! — 1384360929000
Ford: We've got members of council who've been charged with criminal offenses and they didn't get publicly flogged. #TOpoli — 1384360936000
LIVE: Rob #Ford ready for battle as #Toronto council to hear motion demanding he step aside http://t.co/YSVacQPAgE — 1384361058000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
#topoli Ford took drugs and got drunk "out of sheer stupidity." "I wasn't forced to admit it." Wow. — 1384361134000
WATCH LIVE: Ongoing debate at City Hall, 30 councillors urge Rob Ford to resign http://t.co/7rNRWnz2be #TOPoli — 1384361162000
Better or worse defense than "drunken stupor"? RT @igorbobic: Rob Ford says he used drugs "out of sheer stupidity" — 1384361179000
#topoli Mammoliti asking Ford about his relationship with ppl who aren't doing good. Ford: I am not part of gang bangers." — 1384361214000
Very smart and earnest council member practically begging Ford to meet privately and work out treatment rather than expulsion. He says no. — 1384361288000
Crack speaks louder than actions RT @Bencjacobs Rob Ford says "actions speak louder than words" — 1384361349000
#topoli @joemihevc asking why not reporting criminal activity to TPS? Ford sez his lawyer telling him he can't talk to the police. @Spacing — 1384361398000
Councillor says #Ford sets a bad example for communities by not cooperating with police. Ford says, following lawyers advice.#TOpoli — 1384361404000
Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admits to city council meeting that he bought illegal drugs & says he is "sincerely sorry" for his mistakes — 1384361489000
Council members savaging Rob Ford remind me of a nature vid of hyenas pouncing a weakened bull. These things never end well. — 1384361601000
Man, does someone have a live feed of Rob Ford going before the Toronto City Council right now? Because CNN cut away and THIS IS AWESOME. — 1384361615000
RT @jamesarmstrong7: Councillor Shiner: "Have you admitted all of your problems?" Ford: "there might be a coat hanger left in my closet." — 1384361631000
UPDATE: #RobFord tells council he's bought illegal drugs in last 2 years: 'I think we've all made mistakes' http://t.co/7eDgL9DM4G #TOpoli — 1384361643000
About getting help. Ford "I've talked to professionals" #TOpoli Ford says embarrassment is long gone. — 1384361690000
As Ford faces city council... MT @globeandmail: Judge orders more material released in police investigation http://t.co/nVlWFr74L8 — 1384361802000
9am news w/@TomMark980 @CKNW: Rob Ford tells Toronto council he has bought illegal drugs during his time as mayor. — 1384361831000
Fletcher is asking Ford whether he drove drunk to the Taste of the Danforth. He denies it. — 1384361937000
GUYS: The Globe and Mail has a live stream of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford taking ?'s from City Council. It's the best: http://t.co/6Z1wjIDAXJ — 1384361963000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
RT @AP: MORE: Toronto city councilor asks Mayor Rob Foley if he bought drugs in the past 2 years. Ford: "Yes I have": http://t.co/IgYL3kG6zC — 1384362185000
'Everyone in this chamber is coming across as holier than thou,' Coun. Doug Ford says before asking Minnan-Wong if he has ever smoked pot. — 1384362635000
Now, Doug Ford, take it a step further: "Everyone who's ever sent a guy with a pipe to threaten the owner of the crack video, stand up!" — 1384362766000
Tom Ford's brother and successor in council attacks other members as pot smoking hypocrites. Hearing dissolves into chaos. — 1384362868000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Judge orders release of secret police information on Toronto Mayor Rob Ford - @TorontoStar via @breaking http://t.co/ioT3yAAjIu — 1384362994000
#topoli Mammoliti is talking in public re how Ford's addiction prob shouldn't be discussed in public. Warns Ford "will find himself alone." — 1384363421000
That's John Candy RT @bennyjohnson Any City Council member thinking Rob Ford will resign out of shame should see this http://t.co/kwneMGh9NI — 1384363530000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Rob Ford admits to buying illegal drugs during heated city council meeting http://t.co/H3eo9k2nKo — 1384363838000
Organizers of the Toronto Santa Claus parade have officially asked mayor ford not to lead this year's parade. #mayorford #RobFord — 1384364054000
Santa Claus parade board asks Mayor Ford not to participate in this year's parade. They request he watches on side of road with his family. — 1384364258000
#Toronto Mayor Rob Ford grilled by Toronto City Council, says he has bought illegal drugs as mayor http://t.co/SuaQi0CjQv #TOpoli #TOcouncil — 1384364354000
Coming up on @skynews gripping TV as Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is forced to confront his drug taking and drinking in public.. #toronto — 1384364457000
Ford says he never met 3 men before infamous photo was taken: The debate on whether Mayor Rob Ford should take a... http://t.co/ZB9MXGiM9D — 1384364503000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Ontario Judge orders release of more police documents related to probe into Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, possibly today http://t.co/rUjxlotWP9 — 1384364777000
RT @jamesarmstrong7: Stintz asks for warning for Doug Ford, Doug Ford asks DMW if he's smoked marijuana, Doug has been called a bully... 2/3 — 1384364906000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Santa comes down hard on the mayor: "Document: Santa Claus Parade asks Rob Ford to reconsider marching" http://t.co/owUy55Mjw4 — 1384367287000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Cllr Doug Ford just walked into his brother's office. Didn't take questions from reporters. #ToPoli — 1384368216000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
From @postedtoronto: Rob Ford bobblehead appears in scandalous new video http://t.co/CeuBDD8tF7 #toronto — 1384368564000
@trevorjdunn: Here's a panorama of the anti-Ford protest outside City Hall #cbcto #TOpoli http://t.co/8QxJxcNEi4 — 1384368618000
LIVE SOON: The showdown continues in #Toronto city hall as councillors and Mayor Ford trade barbs: http://t.co/pDXz0Rqgfp #topoli — 1384368970000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Mayor Rob Ford’s staffers told police shocking details about booze, drugs, media lawyer says court docs show. http://t.co/Xt33wvym4C #topoli — 1384369309000
Rob Ford asked not to lead Santa Claus Parade: Mr. Ford recently admitted that he had smoked crack cocaine in a... http://t.co/FEyzLkfBnh — 1384369669000
WATCH LIVE: Toronto city council meeting dealing with Rob Ford resumes: http://t.co/BHRl8yrQ2z #TOpoli @CTVNews — 1384370023000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Toronto Sun: Police docs suggest Rob Ford’s aides told investigators about booze, drugs and & suspected prostitute in mayor’s office — 1384370202000
Most surreal RT @JProskowGlobal Giorgio Mammoliti wants mandatory drug testing for all city councillors. "YES!" shouts Mayor Rob Ford. — 1384370907000
RT @reporterdonpeat: "YES!" Mayor Rob Ford when Giorgio Mammoliti suggests mandatory drug tests for councillors http://t.co/DnzlIq8kvn — 1384370918000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Minnan-Wong: Documents are being released today, and there'll be "another body blow" to city's reputation. Let's not punt to integ commish. — 1384371203000
Coun. Minnan-Wong calls on colleagues to support motion asking Ford to step aside. "We have to make a statement. Enough is enough," he says. — 1384371278000
"Yo Rob Ford, I'm really happy for you, I'mma let you finish, but Charlie Sheen had one of the best drug confessions of all time." #TOpoli — 1384371432000
Kristyn Wong-Tam: The investigation into Ford involves guns, drugs, trafficking, "possibly murder, I don't know." — 1384371730000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Time to take lessons from Alberta, Ford Nation. Got an embarrassing buffoon for a politician? Boot him fast! http://t.co/cHAJiNvt1Q #TOpoli — 1384371932000
Distracted from logging the White House briefing by a Rob Ford hot note. #insidenbc — 1384372091000
MT“@StrashinCBC: Beyond drugs&alcohol, Ford had taxpayer funded staff run his errands, change batteries in his kid's toys.” #topoli #cbcto — 1384372555000
Court documents: police say some present and former #RobFord staffers believed mayor had substance abuse problem, used alcohol and drugs — 1384372596000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
City council has voted 25-19 against sending Coun. Denzil Minnan-Wong's motion to the integrity commissioner... — 1384373621000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
#topoli @shelleycarroll The term "Mayor Ford" has become a verb. Sez city will need to recover economically, culturally, morally. Really? — 1384373803000
Rob Ford begins his speech: "I'm not a rat." Then moves motion calling for drug and alcohol testing of all councillors' hair. — 1384374300000
To repeat: Mayor Rob Ford, embroiled in a crack scandal, has proposed mandatory drug testing for the rest of city council. — 1384374333000
RT @reporterdonpeat: Mayor Rob Ford moves a motion directing councillors to undergo hair drug and alcohol testing by Dec. 1, 2013 #TOpoli — 1384374384000
Ford clarifies that he wants testing of hair, not blood and urine. Chair upheld 38-5. Only Fords, Mammo, Palacio, Crisanti against. — 1384374538000
Some very amusing tweets from @robyndoolittle in Toronto on the latest in the crack smoking mayor scandal, worth a look at her timeline — 1384374571000
RT @JProskowGlobal: BREAKING: Ford moves motion: "city council direct all members of council to undergo hair drug and alcohol testing by... — 1384374583000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford: "I have done a great job running the city, saving taxpayers money, and putting city on right path." — 1384374642000
Toronto Mayor #RobFord moves motion to require drug, alcohol testing for all councillors. Ford would cover costs. Motion ruled out of order. — 1384374654000
Toronto Mayor Ford: "I will be returning calls and fighting for little guy in the city. I am moving on, you guys can do what you want." — 1384374709000
RT @mebuell: Put that in your crisis communications playbook pipe and smoke it. RT @suzemuse: #RobFord to council “I really effed up.” — 1384374792000
Motion to urge Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to meet with police and "cooperate fully" passes 34-5. — 1384374906000
Motion to ask Mayor Rob Ford to apologize for writing character reference on city letterhead for accused drug dealer passes 36-6. — 1384374949000
ICYMI: Toronto Mayor's Aides Tell Police of Drugs, Vodka & Gatordae, and a Suspected Escort at City Hall http://t.co/3YmScn1pDA — 1384374991000
Council votes 37-5 to urge the Mayor to take a "temporary leave to address his personal issues." Fords, Augimeri, Parker, and Perks against. — 1384375054000
Rob Ford debate ends. Council has demanded he take a leave of absence, apologize for misleading residents & cooperate with cops — 1384375127000
Toronto council votes 37-5 to ask Mayor Rob Ford to take leave of absence; Ford not bound by vote, vows to stay on - @CBCAlerts — 1384375348000
Fave @latimes headline of day "Toronto mayor says he'll seek reelection, not rehab" Mayor Ford @cjwilliamslat http://t.co/0JJvR2nHnO ^N — 1384375400000
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rob ford drugs council hearing
You know Toronto municipal politics has lost the plot when a parody Mayor Rob Ford account has given up http://t.co/2JcmxZZgOY — 1384375512000
Toronto council votes 37-5 in favour of non-binding motion asking Rob Ford to take a leave of absence: http://t.co/jQzVHT40Pk — 1384375748000
#Toronto City Council voted 37-5 today to ask Mayor Rob Ford (@TOMayorFord ) to take leave of absence. via @paulanewtonCNN #CNN — 1384376283000
CNN’s @paulanewtonCNN confirms #Toronto City Council voted 37-5 today to ask Mayor #RobFord to take leave of absence. — 1384376383000