Councillors efforts to derail ward realignments undermines democracy in Toronto; Toronto council debating $6.7M climate change plan amid rising flood costs; Meet Dizzy, the inspiration behind Toronto's new cat-themed hot spot; and more news:

Meet Dizzy, the inspiration behind Toronto's new cat-themed hot spot (Metro News)

Dundas & Victoria Reconstruction (Steve Munro)

Councillors efforts to derail ward realignments undermines democracy in Toronto: Keenan (Toronto Star)

Toronto council debating $6.7M climate change plan amid rising flood costs (Metro News)

Feminist Street Artists Transform Parkdale Alleyway into Public Gallery (Torontoist)

LORINC: Are Toronto’s high-rises safe for seniors? Part 1 (Spacing Toronto)

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Luxury Condominium Breaks Ground in Palm Beach (Miami)

The Triangular J.W. Horne Block Remains a Gastown Landmark (Vancouver)

A Product of Calgary's Pre-War Housing Boom: The Lorraine Block (Calgary)

The High Life of the Highlands: The Holgate Residence (Edmonton)