CMHC says housing starts rose 5.6% in 2025 but still ‘far from the target’; a 19th-century Toronto church could be the site of 130 new affordable units; massive condo tower set to replace Filmores strip club cancelled by developer; and other news.

CMHC says housing starts rose 5.6% in 2025 but still ‘far from the target’ (The Star)

A 19th-century Toronto church could be the site of 130 new affordable units. But should it? (CBC)

Massive condo tower set to replace Filmores strip club cancelled by developer (The Star)

Toronto clears almost all encampments near children's areas, but critics say root causes remain (CBC)

A warning to Canada: Self-driving taxis won’t be a traffic cure-all, and they ignore the real disease (The Globe and Mail)

Ontario Line subway system will get protective platform doors as TTC continues mulling move (CBC)

Doctors in FIFA World Cup cities worry about ER capacity, strain on health system (CityNews)

New ranking shows which Toronto neighbourhoods are best and worst for kids to play outside (CP24)