Review into Scarborough RT derailment raises questions about TTC maintenance, councillor says; Ontario awards Toronto with $114-million in bonus funding for exceeding its housing target; warm winter puts Toronto's outdoor activities on thin ice; and other news.

Review into Scarborough RT derailment raises questions about TTC maintenance, councillor says (CBC)

Ontario awards Toronto with $114-million in bonus funding for exceeding its housing target (The Globe and Mail)

Warm winter puts Toronto's outdoor activities on thin ice (The Star)

Ontario tables bill to overrule provincial energy regulator on natural gas decision, says it would raise cost of new homes (The Globe and Mail)

TTC service changes in effect starting Friday night (The Star)

‘Colossally high’ number of Canadians plan to buy a home within a year. Why? (Global News)

Affordability and housing top issues for many as Durham residents prepare to vote in byelection (CBC)

Betting Toronto home prices will skyrocket once rate cuts come? Here's why economists say that's unlikely to happen (The Star)

Brampton to relaunch rental licensing pilot abruptly cancelled after landlord backlash (CBC)

Ontario has every stage in the EV supply chain right here at home (The Star)

Ford tells Ontario mayors to ‘take a page out of Toronto’s book’ on housing projects (Global News)

An asylum seeker died after waiting hours for a shelter space. Advocates are demanding action (CBC)

Weekend need-to-know: Warm up with the Beer and Cask Festival (CityNews)