Real estate outlook could be bright spot as Canadian banks roll out year-end earnings; Mayor's proposed tax on short-term rentals would be first in Canada; Toronto divided on road tolls, poll finds; and more news:

Real estate outlook could be bright spot as Canadian banks roll out year-end earnings (Financial Post)

Mayor's proposed tax on short-term rentals would be first in Canada (Metro News)

Does your city have your back?: Micallef (Toronto Star)

Historicist: The Noiseless Revolution (Torontoist)

Toronto divided on road tolls, poll finds (Metro News)

It’s tolls for thee, Toronto — and it’s years late: Mallick (Toronto Star)

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