WATCH: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford sits down with Jimmy Kimmel to discuss his track record, his conduct, the conflict with Bill Blair, and why he’d come on the show.
TORONTO – After making a brief appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s post-Oscar specialSunday night, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford returned to the show Monday for a grueling 30-minute interview from the late night host.
Kimmel dug into Ford about his alleged use of crack cocaine, his history of drunk driving, domestic abuse and videos showing Ford rambling about wanting to murder someone and speaking in a Jamaican patois.
Kimmel did keep the jokes coming, asking Ford at one point why he was dressed like a magician (Ford wore a black suit and a bright red tie on the show) and offering to take him to Jamaica
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SPORTS
Leafs:
Defenceman Dalton Prout and centre Artem Anisimov scored less than three minutes apart in the second period as the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets held off the Leafs for a 2-1 victory.
IN THE NEWS…
Vladimir Putin ordered tens of thousands of Russian troops participating in military exercises near Ukraine’s border to return to their bases as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was on his way to Kyiv.
Stay up to date on the turmoil in Ukraine with our LIVEBLOG.
The second day of Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial was dramatically interrupted Tuesday and the judge ordered an investigation into allegations that a South African television channel was broadcasting a photograph of a witness.
Despite rain and cold in Tuesday’s forecast, thousands of people are expected to line the traditional parade routes to get a prime spot for Mardi Gras – New Orleans’ biggest show.
ALSO COMING UP TODAY…
Finance Minister Charles Sousa to make an announcement about automobile insurance rates and Ontario’s Auto Insurance Cost and Rate Reduction Strategy. (9:30 a.m. at Ontario Room North, Macdonald Block, 900 Bay Street)
Canada Council for the Arts announces the 2014 winners of the Governor General Awards in Visual and Media Arts. (10 a.m. at TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino to make an announcement related to new employment opportunities for veterans transitioning into civilian life. (10 a.m. at Denison Armoury)
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