Union Station's revitalization; Rob Ford defends robo-calls criticizing dissenting councillor, Ripley's Aquarium to open October 16; and more news. 

Why Union Station’s $800-million reno will be worth it (Globe & Mail)

In pictures: Union Station through the years (Globe & Mail)

Rob Ford defends robo-call criticizing anti-subway councillor, vows it 'won't be the last' (Globe & Mail)

Toronto to consider online updates for motorists on infrastructure safety (Globe & Mail)

Ripley's Aquarium to open Oct. 16  (Toronto Star)

Toronto and Hamilton switch prince-and-pauper roles (Toronto Star)

Posted Toronto Political Panel: Ford’s robocalls slamming Ainslie for Scarborough LRT vote a kind of juvenile tantrum (National Post)

Abandoned George Street homes to become part of Seaton House (Toronto Star)

Downtown Toronto has ‘enough subways already,’ Mayor Rob Ford says (National Post)

The Rob and Doug Ford Radio Recap: RoboFord (Torontoist)

Historicist: Straitlaced Toronto (Torontoist)