11:20 p.m. Mayor John Tory has officially resigned. 1:15 p.m. Premier Doug Ford is strongly urging John Tory to reconsider resigning over the Toronto mayor’s “personal” scandal. The Council meeting resumed with a tribute to retiring chief engineer Michael D’Andrea, who was given a standing ovation by council and staff after a speech by Mayor John Tory. Read the full story from Alex Ballingall12:11 p.m. As Tory speaks, some chants of “LET ME IN” and “JOHN TORY RESIGN” are heard from the entryway to the chamber. Protesters are being forcibly removed from Toronto city council chambers after delays to the budget debate.

Source: thestar February 15, 2023 20:18 UTC