MAYOR ROB FORD

• Ford opponents won’t block stay of court decision [The Globe and Mail]
• Ford’s downfall gets global attention [Toronto Star]
• Royson James: It’s time for conservatives to rescue the brand [Toronto Star]
• Magder won’t oppose Mayor Rob Ford’s bid for stay of ruling [Toronto Star]
• Clayton Ruby consents to Rob Ford remaining Toronto Mayor until appeal heard [National Post]
• Rob Ford responds to issues at TCHC building [Toronto Sun]

CITY HALL

• Toronto councillor Bailao’s impaired driving case held over [The Globe and Mail]
• Toronto shark ban ruling could open gates for legal fights in other municipalities [Toronto Star]
• EMS cuts risky, councillor says [Toronto Sun]

TRANSIT

• Toronto’s new rocket subway trains malfunctioning [Toronto Star]
• For GO’s monthly pass users, resistance to Presto is futile [Toronto Star]
• GO Transit fares to be hiked Feb. 1 [Toronto Star]
• The Fixer: Sherboune St. bus shelter is a late arrival [Toronto Star]

POLICE BUDGET

• Blair’s budget offering rejected; police layoffs loom [The Globe and Mail]
• Bill Blair trims $2.3M from budget, still $19.1M over city manager target [National Post]