Budget for Toronto’s Church Street pedestrianization pilot project more than triples due to policing, security costs; Metrolinx writes off $500M in signalling upgrades that are no longer useful; construction to begin next month on Leaside Bridge safety barrier; and other news.

Budget for Toronto’s Church Street pedestrianization pilot project more than triples due to policing, security costs (The Star)

Metrolinx writes off $500M in signalling upgrades that are no longer useful (Global News)

Construction to begin next month on Leaside Bridge safety barrier (CityNews)

How the FIFA World Cup is bringing a pan-African vibe to life in Toronto (CBC)

Panama, Croatia face must-win game tonight in Toronto (CTV News)