That was more than 20 years ago. Yes, it was a brutal incident but he doesn't have to wear it forever. Reparations were made AND accepted. You are too hot about this matter for no apparent reason.
You want the article to be more forthcoming about his long ago mistake but maybe you should be more forthcoming about how you know "the type of person he is". Again, it sounds like you have something under your collar
The objective is to actually get people downtown and the event is being put on by the Downtown Business Association. Where else would the downtown businesses host an event, the mall?
He may be eligible for an OMERS retirement pension and must indicate he is retiring to start collecting it. He is retiring from Ontario municipal employment.