Rob Ford explains lying about crack scandal on YouTube show; this winter, Toronto stands on a stage of ice; Queen St W Loblaws a curse for some, blessing for others; and more news.

Rob Ford explains lying about crack scandal on YouTube show: ‘I was embarrassed’  (Globe & Mail)

Dog owners prodding condo developers to accommodate pets’ needs  (Globe & Mail)

Ford’s rage over rainbow flag brings city further humiliation (Globe & Mail)

This winter, Toronto stands on a stage of ice (Globe & Mail)

Thieves scan funeral notices to plan break-ins, say Toronto police (Globe & Mail)

Queen St. W. Loblaws a curse for some, blessing for others (Toronto Star)

Decision looms on Chief Bill Blair's contract extension (Toronto Star)

Why do our leaders hate us, we wonder: Hume (Toronto Star)

The Pulse: Scarborough voters still split on subway (Toronto Star)

Transforming Little India: Businesses struggle to stay afloat amid demographic shift (National Post)

Doug Ford doubles down on Rob Ford’s ‘women love money’ comment — while attacking John Tory for being a ‘chauvinist’ (National Post)

City council more interested in politically sexy projects than clearing snow (National Post)

Winston Churchill society not happy after statue of former British PM moved after 35 years (National Post)