The OPP refers its Greenbelt probe to the RCMP to avoid "potential perceived conflict of interest"; the Ontario housing minister's chief of staff resigns amid the Greenbelt controversy; Rogers introduces the first phase of cell service on TTC subways with improved 911 access; and other news.

OPP refers Greenbelt probe to RCMP to avoid ‘potential perceived conflict of interest’ (The Star)

Ontario housing minister's chief of staff resigns amid Greenbelt controversy (CBC)

Rogers unveils 1st phase of cell service on TTC subways, improved 911 access for all riders (CityNews)

Prices for detached houses in Toronto, Vancouver and Fraser Valley down in first half of 2023, report says (The Globe and Mail)

As COVID cases spike in Toronto, anxious business groups push government for early response plan (The Star)

Ontario eyes potential tax changes to spur rental construction (CBC)

Canadian pension funds and BlackRock team up for US$1.2-billion EV battery maker financing (The Globe and Mail)

Canadians split on whether to blame provinces or feds for housing crisis: poll (CP24)

‘If there is ever a time for action, it is now.’ GTA sees lowest new condo sales in 23 years in July (The Star)

Ontario Place spa developer to shrink size of building but concerns remain about province's transparency (CBC)

LTB expedites rent-increase hearings as Thorncliffe Park tenants withhold rent for fourth month (CP24)

Canada must explore links between immigration, housing crunch: Marc Miller (CTV News)