Toronto’s first-time homebuyers have saved up and are finally ready to buy, but there’s one thing holding them back; hundreds of Toronto cyclists rally against Ontario bike lane bill; Metrolinx revises plan to move up to 400 dump trucks every day through Toronto neighbourhood; and other news.

Toronto’s first-time homebuyers have saved up and are finally ready to buy — but there’s one thing holding them back (The Star)

Hundreds of Toronto cyclists rally against Ontario bike lane bill (CBC)

Metrolinx revises plan to move up to 400 dump trucks every day through Toronto neighbourhood (CP24)

The annual Santa Claus parade takes over Toronto but future events in doubt (CityNews)

How the 15-minute city idea became a misinformation-fuelled fight that’s rattling GTA councils (The Star)