TTC proposes bus-only lanes for five busy routes across the city; Toronto needs higher taxes. Yes, really; Tarion CEO and chair out in ‘complete overhaul’ of builders’ regulator; and more news:

TTC proposes bus-only lanes for five busy routes across the city (Toronto Star)

Toronto needs higher taxes. Yes, really (Globe and Mail)

Number of planned TTC subway closures to more than double next year (Toronto Star)

The retro Paradise Theatre on Bloor got a swanky new makeover. Here’s a look inside (Toronto Life)

TTC’s 5-year, $779M plan calls for major improvements to streetcar network and bus services (Global News)

Tarion CEO and chair out in ‘complete overhaul’ of builders’ regulator (Toronto Star)

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CTBUH Award of Excellence Winners Released (Global)

Avli's Finished Exterior Gleams (Calgary)

Council to Consider Two Major Oliver Rezonings on Monday (Edmonton)

Richmond's River Park Place Community Substantially Complete (Vancouver)