City council approves tax hike on property; Toronto gets down on A-frame sign violators; Rob Ford meets with criminal lawyer; and more news.

Rob Ford meets with criminal lawyer as city council works on budget (National Post)

Developers envision mixed-use neighbourhood on site of Globe HQ (Globe And Mail)

Anti-idling group has a clean, green message: Turn off your engine (Toronto Star)

Councillors numb to latest Rob Ford scandal (Toronto Star)

Rob Ford refuses to comment on allegation he ordered vicious prison assault to protect his reputation (National Post)

Extra, Extra: Toronto's Williamsburg, Vitriolic Threats, and Winter Fatigue (Torontoist)

City council approves 2.23 per cent property tax hike (CTV)

Toronto streets cluttered with illegal A-frame signs (Global)