GO Train platform changes start at Union Station; Nope, the Private Sector Doesn’t Magically Pay For High Speed Rail; Councillor ‘exasperated’ as chain eatery opens at prime Beach location; and more news

GO Train platform changes start at Union Station (Metro News)

Nope, the Private Sector Doesn’t Magically Pay For High Speed Rail (Torontoist)

Toronto will try to prune trees along with its budget, Mayor Tory says (Globe and Mail)

Councillor ‘exasperated’ as chain eatery opens at prime Beach location (Toronto Star)

Frazzled by home prices in Vancouver and Toronto? Remote cities want you (Globe and Mail)

Once Upon A City: One small step for shoes, one giant leap for Sonja Bata (Toronto Star)

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