An Ontario judge says Toronto Mayor Rob Ford can remain in office while he appeals a decision that turfs him for breaking conflict-of-interest rules. If not for the “stay” granted by Superior Court Justice Gladys Pardu, the mayor would have had to vacate his seat Dec. 10, as so ordered by Justice Charles Hackland. Now he can remain until a judgement is rendered on his appeal, scheduled for Jan. 7. Speaking to reporters outside his office minutes after the decision came down, Mr. Ford said he was happy with the outcome. National Post
