Believe it or not, Rob Ford isn't the only topic headlining the news these days. In today's news: threat of tax hike in order to make way for Toronto transit plan; cost of the expansion; new architecture in Toronto to accommodate nature; controversy revolving around historical building; and more news.

No 'pot of gold' option for funding massive Toronto area transit plan (Globe and Mail)

Metrolinx expected to propose sales tax hike, parking levies and other new fees to fund Toronto-area transit plan (National Post)

Transit plan to test Wynne's ground game (Globe and Mail)

Metrolinx approves $2-billion for expansion, stresses accountability (Globe and Mail)

New Toronto tall building designs aim to protect views of sky, sun, heritage (Toronto Star)

Owner of demolished Queen St. E. building insists he had proper permits (Toronto Star)

For Don Valley Cyclists, It’s Pedals on the Metal (Torontoist)