Toronto real estate sales soar in July; chaotic Union Subway Station construction to ease congestion by 50%; Church Street's new "parklets"; and more news.

Man who tried to sell alleged Rob Ford crack video in custody: reports (Globe & Mail)

Police shootings: A harrowing dance between emotion and science (Globe & Mail)

Toronto firefighters question changes to 911 protocol regarding medical calls (Toronto Star)

Streetcar and driver remain off duty since Yatim shooting (Globe & Mail)

Toronto real estate sales soar in July (Toronto Star)

"Shocking" number of luxury condos for sale on MLS Toronto Star)

Ontario byelections a split decision: P.C.'s win in Toronto, NDP take two from Liberals (National Post)

‘Shocked’ watchdog suggests province take charge of police training after Sammy Yatim shooting (National Post)

Chaotic Union Subway Station construction to ease congestion by 50%: TTC (National Post)

Scene: Church Street’s New “Parklets” (Torontoist)

Here’s Why There’s a Giant Pit in Front of Union Station (Torontoist)