City plans to cut down some 800 trees in $295M flood mitigation plan that has residents angry; Ontario ‘taking over’ Toronto’s island airport, will compensate city; localized flooding reported on Gardiner Expressway, other GTA roadways as wet weather arrives; and other news.

City plans to cut down some 800 trees in $295M flood mitigation plan that has residents angry (The Star)

Ontario ‘taking over’ Toronto’s island airport, will compensate city (Global News)

Localized flooding reported on Gardiner Expressway, other GTA roadways as wet weather arrives (CTV News)

New poll gives Olivia Chow commanding lead in 2026 mayoral race (Global News)

Mayor Olivia Chow to crack down on ‘bad landlords’ amid complaints of mice, mold and bedbugs at 500 Dawes (The Star)

Ford government reveals date for budget, promises it won’t include cuts (Global News)