CP24 @CP24
Rob Ford speaks to media outside his office, apologizes for calling media "maggots." "It's been bothering me a lot," he said.
CP24 @CP24
Ford says he was informed that his staffers quit this afternoon. Names Amin Massoudi, Doug's exec. assistant, into his office.
CP24 @CP24
Ford: "I've obviously told everyone that ever worked for me if an opportunity comes up, go. I have a young staff. Great experience for them"
Andrew Coyne @acoyne
Ford won’t comment on personnel matters, but suggests his Press Sec and deputy quit because they got better job offers.
Daniel Dale @ddale8
Rob Ford, related to the homicide detectives' interview with his staffer: "I have no idea what the police are investigating."
Metro Morning @metromorning
Mayor Rob Ford: "Everything's fine."
Daniel Dale @ddale8
Rob Ford thanks the two aides who resigned. Says it's "business as usual."
Daniel Dale @ddale8
Ford suggested that the aides received great offers somewhere else; he won't hold people back, he says. We're told they quit on principle.
CBC Toronto @CBCToronto
Ford wanted to apologize "to each and every one of you about the derogatory comment I made on my radio show with respect to the media."
CBC Toronto @CBCToronto
"I'm sure you understand this has been a very stressful week for myself and my family," Ford said.