WorldToronto mayor stripped of powersAmid cries of "Shame! Shame!" scandal-plagued Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was stripped of the last of his meaningful powers after a heated City Council debate.19 Nov 01:32 AM
WorldToronto mayor in crisis; some backers stay loyalWhen Rob Ford was elected mayor of Toronto in 2010, his bluster and checkered past were widely known. A plurality of voters backed him anyway, eager to shake things up at a City Hall they viewed as elitist and wasteful.16 Nov 10:25 PM
WorldToronto council strips Mayor Rob Ford of powersToronto's City Council has voted overwhelmingly to strip Mayor Rob Ford of some of his powers, trying to box in the brash leader who has rebuffed huge pressure to resign over his drinking and drug habits and erratic behaviour.15 Nov 10:50 PM
WorldMayor defiant amid new claimsToronto's Mayor denied that he coerced a female employee for oral sex, in a televised statement in which he also threatened to take legal action against ex-staffers who spoke to police.15 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldToronto's City Council votes overwhelmingly to strip Mayor Rob Ford of some of his powers15 Nov 03:43 PM
WorldToronto mayor denies latest allegationsToronto's mayor has denied that he pressured a female staffer for oral sex, in an obscenity-laced statement on live television in which he also threatened to take legal action against former staffers who spoke to police about his drinking and drug use.14 Nov 10:05 PM
World386 kids rescued in child porn bustA sweeping child pornography investigation has led to the rescue of 386 children around the world and the arrest of 348 people, Canadian police said.14 Nov 06:41 PM
WorldToronto mayor: I'm getting professional helpToronto Mayor Rob Ford has announced he's getting help from health care professionals but refused to step aside over his drug use and drinking.14 Nov 06:29 PM
New ZealandNew literary prize for Eleanor CattonNew Zealand author Eleanor Catton has picked up another trophy for her Man Booker Prize-winning novel The Luminaries.13 Nov 07:15 PM
TravelCanada: Railroad to the RockiesThere's no better way to cross Canada than on a train, says Anthony Lambert.12 Nov 01:00 AM
