John Tory defends controversial shelter from critics on his executive committee; Toronto vacant homes tax could be hard to enforce, city officials say; Historic site at Spadina and Dundas will become a Rexall; and more news:

John Tory defends controversial shelter from critics on his executive committee (Metro News)

Toronto vacant homes tax could be hard to enforce, city officials say (Globe and Mail)

Ontario's high-speed rail plan not so far-fetched this time: Hume (Toronto Star)

Laneway suites could open up new Toronto housing possibilities: report (Metro News)

“We spend almost nothing on transit because we bike everywhere”: how this couple makes it work on $90,000 a year (Toronto Life)

Emptied Kensington apartments appear on Airbnb (Toronto Star)

Historic site at Spadina and Dundas will become a Rexall (Metro News)

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