Andy Byford joins discussion on Toronto's transit issues; possible strike looming over Via Rail; ferry operators face issues with city bureaucracy; and more news.

Even TTC head Andy Byford is surprised to learn Toronto has no plan to ease congestion along the waterfront (National Post)

New cohort of staffers settles in at Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s office (Globe & Mail)

Private island ferry operators hit the shoals of city bureaucracy (Toronto Star)

Owner of an illegal dump site didn't wait for a cleanup order (Toronto Star)

TTC chief Andy Byford joins call for transit funding from Ottawa (Toronto Star)

Via Rail gets strike notice from CAW (CBC)