Mayor John Tory with his wife Barbara Hackett.
Toronto elected a moderate conservative as mayor today, ending the
Rob Ford era marked by scandals over his illegal drug use and public
drunkenness.
John Tory, a former chief executive of a major communications company, had 40% of the vote, compared to 34% for Doug Ford, brother of outgoing Mayor Rob Ford.
Left-leaning Olivia Chow was third with nearly 23%, with nearly 100% of polling stations reporting.
"The people have spoken and tonight we begin the work of building one Toronto," Mr Tory told cheering supporters.
"Torontonians want to see an end to the divisions that have paralysed city hall for the last few years. I hear you."
Rob Ford's four-year tenure as mayor of Canada's largest city was marred by his drinking and crack cocaine use. He announced last month that he wouldn't seek re-election as he battles a rare form of cancer. His brother, a city councilor, ran in his place.
Doug Ford's supporters booed when he congratulated Mr Tory on his victory. Doug Ford later said the scandals played a part in the loss but said he was "super proud" of his brother.
"I still believe he's the best mayor ever," Doug Ford said.
John Tory, a former chief executive of a major communications company, had 40% of the vote, compared to 34% for Doug Ford, brother of outgoing Mayor Rob Ford.
Left-leaning Olivia Chow was third with nearly 23%, with nearly 100% of polling stations reporting.
"The people have spoken and tonight we begin the work of building one Toronto," Mr Tory told cheering supporters.
"Torontonians want to see an end to the divisions that have paralysed city hall for the last few years. I hear you."
Rob Ford's four-year tenure as mayor of Canada's largest city was marred by his drinking and crack cocaine use. He announced last month that he wouldn't seek re-election as he battles a rare form of cancer. His brother, a city councilor, ran in his place.
Doug Ford's supporters booed when he congratulated Mr Tory on his victory. Doug Ford later said the scandals played a part in the loss but said he was "super proud" of his brother.
"I still believe he's the best mayor ever," Doug Ford said.
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