Unions throw support behind Toronto casino, cheaper homes bear burden of land-transfer tax, Sarah Thomson's back in the spotlight, serial arsonist admits to Empress Hotel fire, Old Neilson mansion at risk of demolition, and the possibility of a Toronto mascot. Here are today's headlines.
Casino could be a cash cow for Toronto, or it could ruin the city, meeting hears (National Post)

Land-transfer tax affects cheaper homes most (Globe and Mail)

Group asks city hall and citizens to face reality on transit funding (Globe and Mail)

Unions endorse Toronto casino (Globe and Mail)

Empress Hotel fire: arsonist admits to setting landmark ablaze (Toronto Star)

Old Neilson mansion approved for demolition (Toronto Star)

Short-term fix for Toronto island airport congestion underway (Toronto Star)

Mayor Rob Ford’s former rival champions transit tax (Toronto Star)

What if Toronto got itself a mascot? (BlogTO)

We the Tweeple: Arena rocked (The Grid)

Mayor Rob Ford Compromises on Public Housing and Transit (Torontoist)