Mel Lastman, a former mayor of Toronto, has died. Lastman was 88, and most notably served as the first mayor of a newly amalgamated Toronto from 1998 to 2003.
He also served as the mayor of North York from 1973 to 1997. His son, Blayne Lastman, confirmed his death. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREAKING?src=hash&ref_src=» https: globalnews.ca>#BREAKING former mayor of Toronto Mel Lastman has died.
He was 88. May his memory be a blessing. https://t.co/e6iapCIFdG — Caryn Lieberman (@caryn_lieberman) <a href=«https://twitter.com/caryn_lieberman/status/1469856255049093125?ref_src=» https: globalnews.ca>December 12, 2021 In a statement Toronto Mayor John Tory extended his condolences to Lastman’s family and friends. Read more: Marilyn