Ford’s court win sets off fresh battles in Toronto civic election; Council candidates asked to sign affordable housing pledge ahead of planned Oct. 22 election; Gambling industry eyes Toronto waterfront; and more news:

Ryerson partners with Nishnawbe Aski First Nations to address ‘desperate’ housing crisis (Toronto Star)

Ford’s court win sets off fresh battles in Toronto civic election (Globe and Mail)

A win for Doug Ford: Toronto city council will be reduced to 25 seats from 47 (National Post)

Council candidates asked to sign affordable housing pledge ahead of planned Oct. 22 election (Toronto Star)

Gambling industry eyes Toronto waterfront (Globe and Mail)

Street fight pits residents against developer in battle to save homes (Toronto Star)

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