Ontario budget promises new transit and GO discounts, but TTC riders won’t see better service; ‘Hostile architecture’ a growing problem for the homeless, advocates say; It’s time to stop Toronto’s schools – and its heritage – from crumbling; and more news:

Ontario budget promises new transit and GO discounts, but TTC riders won’t see better service (Inside Toronto)

Ajax to fight for casino awarded to Pickering (Toronto Star)

Live gaming gets the go-ahead at expanded Woodbine Racetrack (Inside Toronto)

‘Hostile architecture’ a growing problem for the homeless, advocates say (Toronto Star)

It’s time to stop Toronto’s schools – and its heritage – from crumbling (Globe and Mail)

With nine weeks to go, the Ontario election is Doug Ford's to lose (CBC News)

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