Toronto considers ditching zoning rules that restrict homeless shelters; The Gaddafi condo: Redecorated at SNC-Lavalin’s expense, luxury Toronto suite sits unused amid UN inaction; Brampton to use part of budget surplus to boost parks, cycling; and more news:

Toronto considers ditching zoning rules that restrict homeless shelters (Toronto Star)

Police trying to clear up misconceptions about crosswalk timers (CityNews)

City staff removes makeshift homeless camp under Gardiner Expressway (Toronto Star)

Yorkdale's massive parking lots to be transformed into new neighbourhood (CBC News)

The Gaddafi condo: Redecorated at SNC-Lavalin’s expense, luxury Toronto suite sits unused amid UN inaction (Global News)

Brampton to use part of budget surplus to boost parks, cycling (Toronto Star)

High-end buyers are looking for a win (Globe and Mail)

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