Markham loses over $7 million in federal funding after blocking fourplexes with ‘strong mayor’ powers; debate over Scarborough LRT heats up as mayor, councillor offer competing motions; a look at events and what's happening this weekend, including Toronto sports and closures on GO lines; and other news.

Markham loses over $7 million in federal funding after blocking fourplexes with ‘strong mayor’ powers (The Star)

Debate over Scarborough LRT heats up as mayor, councillor offer competing motions (CBC)

Weekend need-to-know: Big Toronto sports weekend, closures on GO lines (CityNews)

Collision blocks path for Finch West LRT, snarling service on part of the line (CTV News)

Line 2 subway service resumes after 2nd hydraulic fluid spill this week, TTC says (CBC)

Northlander unveils pricing for new trains from Toronto to northern Ontario (Global News)

More than 84,000 Ontario houses — roughly the number in Markham — are owned by businesses and for-profits. StatsCan wants to find out more (The Star)