Toronto has the most tower cranes in North America — but are they safe in severe weather?; Lawsuit accuses luxury condo developer of causing ‘cash crisis’ affecting four big Toronto projects; Alphabet faces new questions over data privacy for proposed Toronto smart city project; and more news:

Toronto has the most tower cranes in North America — but are they safe in severe weather? (Global News)

The city spent $400,000 to restore the Joy Oil ‘tiny castle’ 12 years ago. The historic property is still sitting vacant (Toronto Star)

Lawsuit accuses luxury condo developer of causing ‘cash crisis’ affecting four big Toronto projects (Toronto Star)

Mayor John Tory appears to reverse course on protecting Downsview lands for jobs (Toronto Star)

'Very unfortunate': Winter Stations art installation in The Beach removed due to damage (CBC News)

Toronto council meets at city hall to debate housing, vacant storefront tax (Toronto Star)

Alphabet faces new questions over data privacy for proposed Toronto smart city project (CBC News) 

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