Posts Filed Under: Toronto Star

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Daniel Dale Drops Lawsuit After Rob Ford Issues Second Apology

Mayor concedes his recollections and descriptions had been "inaccurate."

By Sarah Sweet Dec. 19th, 9:40 am

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Rob Ford Apologizes to Daniel Dale

The mayor issued an apology to Daniel Dale at today's council meeting.

By Sarah Sweet Dec. 17th, 12:00 pm

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Daniel Dale Serves Rob Ford, Vision TV With Libel Notice

Toronto Star reporter is taking legal action in the wake of the mayor's false claim Dale was on his property and acting inappropriately towards his children.

By Hamutal Dotan Dec. 12th, 6:37 pm

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Historicist: The War of the Welles

Did Toronto panic during the broadcast of The War of the Worlds 75 years ago?

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 26th, 12:00 pm

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New Details About the Alleged Rob Ford Crack Video Surface

Gawker publishes a reconstruction of the events that allegedly led to the creation of the now-infamous video.

By Steve Kupferman Jun. 6th, 3:03 pm

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Updated: The Ongoing Controversy Surrounding Mayor Rob Ford, Crack Allegations, and a Potential Cover-up

A timeline of recent events, as allegations concerning Rob Ford continue to mount.

By Desmond Cole and Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Christopher DrostMay. 30th, 11:20 am

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Community Group Challenges Toronto’s Star‘s Reporting About “Somali Drug Dealers”

Canadian Somali Congress argues paper focused unduly on nationality in its reporting of Rob Ford's alleged crack smoking.

By Desmond Cole May. 22nd, 11:00 am

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Reaction Roundup: Drug Allegations Against Mayor Rob Ford

Responses to Mayor Rob Ford's latest scandal.

By Steve Kupferman • Photo by Christopher DrostMay. 17th, 2:12 pm

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Can Rob Ford Respond to Crack Allegations By Suing Media Outlets for Libel?

Gawker and the Toronto Star both say they've seen a video in which Rob Ford appears to be smoking crack cocaine. Can he sue them for publishing about it?

By Christopher Bird • Photo by Christopher DrostMay. 17th, 1:40 am

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The Rob Ford Radio Recap: Star Wars

Every Sunday, Mayor Rob Ford and his brother, Doug, host The City, a two-hour talk show on Newstalk 1010. We listen so you don't have to.

By David Hains Apr. 1st, 3:45 pm

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Mayor Rob Ford’s Allies React to the Star‘s Story About His Alleged Drinking Problem

The mayor's friends are coming to his defense at the beginning of what will likely be a difficult week for him.

By Steve Kupferman • Photo by Christopher DrostMar. 26th, 1:00 pm

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Chris Spence’s Debt to the Black Community

No one can expect Spence alone to own the unfulfilled promise of the socially-constructed group of people we call black.

By Desmond Cole Jan. 25th, 9:00 am

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Chris Spence, TDSB’s Director of Education, Admits to Plagiarizing Part of a Star Op-Ed

Toronto's top education official swiped passages from newspapers and blogs.

By Steve Kupferman Jan. 9th, 10:00 am

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2012 Hero: Daniel Dale

Nominated for: staying professional, even when the mayor couldn't.

By Desmond Cole • Illustration by Jeremy KaiDec. 14th, 8:45 am

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A Roundup of Rob Ford Ouster Reaction

What commentators are saying about the mayor's spectacular fall.

By Steve Kupferman • Photo by Christopher DrostNov. 27th, 5:45 pm

Urban Planner: November 20, 2012

Today: find engaging stories at the Living Library, let the Glenn Gould School New Music Ensemble entertain you with Playful Virtuosity, and join Sheryl Kirby as she launches her book of food stories and essays.

By Jessica Buck Nov. 20th, 7:00 am

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Historicist: The Telegram Sets, The Sun Rises

Over Halloween weekend in 1971, the Toronto newspaper landscape shifted dramatically.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 27th, 2:00 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Who is Canada’s Most Quoted Newspaper?

Hint: it's the one that no longer exists.

By Jamie Bradburn Sep. 11th, 11:00 am