Ontario wants to remove urban design from development applications, but Toronto’s chief planner thinks that’s a mistake; tunnel connecting UP Express to TTC's Dundas West station under construction after long delay; middle-income earners increasingly looking to leave Toronto, according to report; and other news.

Ontario wants to remove urban design from development applications. Toronto’s chief planner thinks that’s a mistake (The Star)

Tunnel connecting UP Express to TTC's Dundas West station under construction after long delay (CBC)

Middle income earners increasingly looking to leave Toronto: report (CityNews)

Despite lower rents, many tenants report spending less on food and taking on credit card debt to make ends meet (The Star)

‘Down the throats of the local residents:’ Neighbours protest Gerrard St. shelter as city advances plan (CP24)