At least five female Progressive Conservative staffers received sexually inappropriate texts with photos attached from a former top aide to Premier Doug Ford, sources told the Star.Complaints about late-night messages from Andrew Kimber, Ford’s executive director of issues management and legislative affairs — including pictures of him in underwear — led to his sudden departure last Friday morning.Breaking his silence for the first time since the allegations surfaced, Kimber said in a Twitter statement Thursday that he is sorry for his “unacceptable” conduct.“I unreservedly apologize for the pain I have caused others by my recent actions,” he wrote. “Everyone has the right to live and work free from harassment, and I’m sorry for those who I have hurt. I am also sorry to my friends and colleagues in the Ford government and the disservice I brought to the office,” Kimber added.“I take full responsibility for my behaviour. I resigned my position to deal with these issues and will seek the help I need going forward.”Read more:Jim Wilson’s resignation announcement was delayed to protect accuser, Ford saysInvestigations launched into allegations against former Tory minister Jim Wilson, key aide Andrew KimberOpinion | Edward Keenan: Ontario kids don`t have up-to-date sex-ed, but they can learn from Conservative politiciansThe texts from Kimber, who until recently occupied one of the top positions in the premier’s office, began during last spring’s Ontario election campaign and continued until recently, several sources said. They suggested alcohol was a contributing factor.With Kimber in a key job, the power imbalance between him and the subjects of his texts grew wider, raising deeper concerns about the unwanted missives, Conservative sources said.The texts were first flagged by one complainant before four more came forward, one insider told the Star. “He lasted about a minut ...
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