Toronto mayor quits after admitting affair with former staffer

John Tory acknowledged the relationship in a statement and apologised to his wife and family, and ‘all those hurt by my actions’

The mayor of Toronto has resigned, shortly after the Toronto Star newspaper reported he had an affair with a former staff member.

John Tory, 68, acknowledged the relationship in a statement announcing his departure, saying it had ended earlier this year and the employee had left city hall.