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In the 21st century, few cities in the world have had as colourful Mayors as Toronto, Canada's largest city. Two of the 4 mayors were Mel Lastman and Rob Ford. Few would elevate John Tory into this level of craziness, but it seems he has given it a shot.
Toronto Mayor John Tory resigns one hour after newspaper
exposes affair with staffer
By Katherine Donlevy
February 10, 2023 11:59pm Updated
A Canadian mayor abruptly left his post Friday just one hour after a local newspaper exposed his affair with a staffer more than half his age.
Toronto Mayor John Tory, 68, admitted to having a relationship with a 31-year-old advisor and said he was stepping down so he could “take the time to reflect on my mistakes.”
“I recognize that permitting this relationship to develop was a serious error in judgment on my part,” Tory said at a brief press conference.
“I think it is important as I always had for the office of the mayor not to be in any way tarnished, and not to see the city government itself, but through a period of prolonged controversy, arising out of this error of judgment on my part, especially in light of some of the challenges facing the city.”
Tory’s announcement came one hour after The Star broke the news that the mayor developed a relationship with an employee during the pandemic.
The woman’s name was not revealed, but sources told the outlet she is a 31-year-old woman who was an advisor in Tory’s office.
Tory claimed the relationship developed during a time he and his wife of more than 40 years, Barbara, were spending “many lengthy periods apart.”
The former mayor said the staffer terminated her City Hall employment during their affair, but that the relationship ended “by mutual consent earlier this year.”
He said he would work with city employees and Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvey to ensure an orderly transition to a new administration.
“I deeply regret having to step away from a job that I love in a city that I love even more. I believe, in my heart, it is best to fully commit myself to the work that is required to repair these most important (family) relationships as well,” Tory said.
RUGBY SEX PROBE Castleford launch investigation after
Joe Westerman caught in Twitter sex video scandal
Gary Carter, Joshua Jones
Published: 12:28, 13 Feb 2023, Updated: 13:13, 13 Feb 2023
CASTLEFORD have launched an investigation after star player Joe Westerman was caught in a Twitter sex video storm.
Footage showing a man believed to be the loose forward performing a sex act on a woman down an alleyway in the open air at night was circulated on social media on Sunday.
The video is already the talk of the rugby league world.
Now the 33-year-old faces a probe by his club after the Tigers confirmed their inquiry.
They said: “Castleford Tigers are aware of a video involving a player that circulated on social media. “This issue is currently being dealt with internally and the club will make no further comment at this time.”
Westerman’s wife, Lauren, went online to say the female involved was not her.
A Twitter account in her name clarified: "Can I make this VERY clear that this is NOT me!!!!!!"
She added in another post: "And we have three children one of whom is almost 15 and she doesn’t need to see things like this all over social media!"
What a disgraceful father. The poor girl has probably already seen it and been traumatized by it. Pray for her and her mom and siblings.
How stupid can some people be? Maybe giants shouldn't be running around smashing their heads together. Just my humble opinion!
The controversy comes just days before the 2023 Super League, which kicks off on Thursday.
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