Rob Ford temporarily succumbs to debilitating Easter parade injury

Like all self-respecting reporters, members of the Toronto media generally consider Rob Ford’s health off-limits—unless it’s his kidneys, his weight or, now, his back. The Toronto Star reports that Ford was absent for part of Tuesday’s council meeting after–get this–pulling his back lobbing candy during Sunday’s Easter parade. Word is that the mayor has already returned, but this has to damage his cred as an ex–football player. Read the entire story [Toronto Star] »