Condo industry expects worst year on record — with only 165 new condos selling in Toronto area last month; City Council approves hike in land transfer tax for luxury homebuyers; Mayor Chow says Eglinton Crosstown LRT won’t open within next month; and other news.

Condo industry expects worst year on record — with only 165 new condos selling in Toronto area last month (The Star)

Toronto city council approves hike in land transfer tax for luxury homebuyers (CBC)

Toronto mayor says Eglinton Crosstown LRT won’t open within next month (Global News)

How long until Canada sees a high-speed rail come to life? (CityNews)

Toronto city council: hiking luxury home tax, reining in e-bikes and a TTC money-back guarantee (The Star)

Ford government says potential Lake Ontario sewage overflow ‘unrelated’ to Ontario Place construction (CityNews)

Toronto councillors want e-bikes, e-scooters off the sidewalk. Now, staff just need to figure out how to make it happen (The Star)