Housing starts rise from last month, up eight per cent in November, says CMHC report; Canada’s inflation rate down a tick to 1.9% in November; a cafe or corner store could be coming to a Toronto neighbourhood near you, if new zoning rules are approved; and other news.

Housing starts rise from last month, up eight per cent in November: CMHC (The Star)

Canada’s inflation rate down a tick to 1.9% in November (CityNews)

A cafe or corner store could be coming to a Toronto neighbourhood near you — if new zoning rules are approved (CBC)

Opinion: Toronto city manager’s rejection of ridiculous report should be applauded (The Globe and Mail)

Bradford removed as vice-chair of Toronto's housing committee (CP24)