Transit debate looming; budget down from previous years; renewed subway push makes unlikely partners; Stintz talks streetcars in Cincinnati; and more news.

Points of contention: Looming Toronto transit debate spurs talk of funding, subways and Mayor Ford (National Post)

Bike station at Toronto City Hall shelved after $650,000 already spent

TTC chair Karen Stintz on shot from Doug Ford: ‘I guess I’m off his Christmas card list’ (Toronto Star)

TTC chair talks streetcars in Cincinnati (Toronto Star)

Toronto’s budget surplus down sharply from previous years (Metro)

Special council meeting planned to settle casino issue (Globe and Mail)

Renewed subway push forges unlikely allies: mayor and TTC chair (Globe and Mail)

Toronto’s sewer system on photo display at St. Patrick subway station (Toronto Star)