TORONTO – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s approval rating appears to be unscathed as controversy continues to swirl around him, according to a poll Forum Research released exclusively for Global News.
One day after the mayor made a public apology on his Sunday radio show, 43 per cent of Toronto voters approve of the job Ford is doing as mayor.
But it’s not all good news. Close to 60 per cent of those surveyed say the mayor should resign.
ROB FORD SCANDAL: Continuing coverage of the Rob Ford Scandal can be found here, including court documents, expert analysis and video content.
WEATHER
A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. High 13.
WINTER PREVIEW: Global News’ Chief Meteorologist Anthony Farnell provides us with a look at what we can expect in the months ahead.
More on current weather conditions and a 7-day forecast.
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TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT
Roads: Click for the latest Toronto traffic.
Mass Transit: Click for TTC and GO Transit Updates.
SPORTS
The Raptors welcome Lebron James and the Miami Heat to Toronto for their first meeting of the season. The Raptors have dropped 11 in a row against the Heat, including their last five at the ACC. Toronto’s Rudy Gay has averaged 19-point-3 points per game versus Miami in his career. Game time at 7 p.m. ET.
IN THE NEWS…
Three disgraced, former Conservative senators could learn their fates in the upper chamber today, with the Senate expected to vote on the suspension motion that has gripped the chamber for two weeks.
Peel school board officials are investigating whether a high school vice-principal wore blackface as part of his Halloween costume.
The federal food-safety watchdog has announced the recall of a hot dog relish sold at the St. Jacob’s Farmer’s Market, near Waterloo, Ont. because of the potential presence of a becterium that causes botulism.
Physicians and patient advocacy groups are supporting a proposed change to the Ontario Human Rights Code to protect people’s genetic information from being used by insurance companies and employers.
ALSO COMING UP TODAY…
Ontario’s Police chiefs unveil best practices guidelines for police serving LGBTQ communities. (10 a.m. at 519 Church St. Community Centre)
Students Against Unpaid Internship Scams are launching an advocacy campaign to urge the Ontario government to take action to protect young workers from exploitative unpaid internships. (12:30 p.m., Queen’s Park)
Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin speaks about a new development in his ongoing investigation into the direction provided to police by Ontario’s Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services with respect to de-escalating conflict situations. (1 p.m. at Ottawa Convention Centre)
The winner of the $50,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize is announced. (Ritz-Carlton)
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