Rob Ford taking leave of absence in wake of new drug video; Toronto cop retires with 9-hour horse ride to Pickering; Premier warns Liberals to brace for election; and more news... 

Rob Ford takes leave as recent drug video emerges (Globe and Mail)

Canada’s Wonderland opens this weekend(Toronto Star)

Full text of new Rob Ford video (National Post)

Kathleen Wynne warns Liberal MPPs to brace for an election (Toronto Star)

Toronto police officer celebrates retirement with nine-hour horse ride to Pickering (National Post)

Your Guide to Jane’s Walk 2014(Torontoist)