TTC CEO won’t commit that Eglinton Crosstown will open on February 8; economist sees subdued 2026 in the housing market as condos drag; Toronto cyclists set to defend bike lane challenge before Ontario’s top court; and other news.

TTC CEO won’t commit that Eglinton Crosstown will open on Feb. 8 (CBC)

Economist sees subdued 2026 in the housing market as condos drag (The Globe and Mail)

Toronto cyclists set to defend bike lane challenge before Ontario’s top court (CityNews)

A tunnelling machine trapped near Old Mill cost the city $25 million to rescue. Now it may end up causing housing prices to increase (The Star)

Infrastructure Ontario can’t say if science centre roof was damaged in major snowstorm (Global News)

Efficacy of Toronto’s vacant home tax questioned in record slow real estate market (CTV News)