Articles by Ali Naqvi

Ford releases audio statement from hospital

http://dougford.ca/gdbcbc64hth5/dgdvd534j4/Statement%20From%20Rob%20Ford.mp3 Mayor Rob Ford released an audio statement thanking Toronto residents for their good wishes and encouraging them to support his brother’s candidacy for mayor. Frail-sounding Ford released the statement Thursday from Mt. Sinai hospital…




Business brisk at food truck outside City Hall, new rules adopted inside

As noon approached, the line to the window in the side of the Mr. Tasty Fries food truck outside City Hall grew longer. “This is the busiest food truck in the city,” said Serkan Hrak, who helps run the truck. “Within half and hour you will see 25–30 people.” On the other side of Nathan Phillips Square, councillors had been debating changes to make it easier for food trucks like Mr. Tasty Fries to do business around the city.