TTC closing eight stations for new fare gate installation; Investing in High-Speed Rail is Long Overdue for Ontario; Metrolinx is reviewing its policy limiting pets on transit; and more news: 

TTC closing eight stations for new fare gate installation (Toronto Star)

Investing in High-Speed Rail is Long Overdue for Ontario (Torontoist)

Metrolinx is reviewing its policy limiting pets on transit (Toronto Star)

A murder at Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, a battle at Yonge and Eglinton and seven other fascinating stories from Toronto’s long-forgotten past (Toronto Life)

Pearson ground crew union scoffs at new contract offer, strike continues (CBC News)

Rob Ford’s former chief of staff sends some advice to the White House (Toronto Star)

Global news from our sister site, SkyriseCities.com:

Lower Levels Progress on Miami's Brickell Flatiron (Miami)

Restored Murray Hotel Facade Looking Spiffy Beside New Condo Tower (Vancouver)

Anthem Properties' Parkside Living Up to Its Name (Calgary)

Aerial Photos Show State of Progress at Blatchford Development (Edmonton)