Toronto mayor makes surprise appearance at anti-homophobia event
Source: The Globe and Mail
In his first public demonstration of support for the gay community, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford made a surprise appearance at an anti-homophobia event Thursday.
Excitement rippled through the crowd when Mr. Ford materialized on City Hall’s green roof, where a large crowd had gathered to raise the rainbow flag to mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
... Mr. Ford’s appearance was a last-minute reversal.
... Mayor Ford wouldn’t say why he changed his mind. He left the event about halfway through the speeches without answering questions from the throng of reporters that followed him until he went back inside.
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