Observers of Toronto's new policy to permit construction of multiplexes in the 'Yellowbelt' commend the move from the City, but recognize that results will take time; Toronto's shelters cannot accommodate the volume of refugees in need of places to live, referring them instead to federal programs; keep track of the promises made by Toronto's top mayoral candidates with CP24's Promise Tracker tool; and other news. 

‘A start’: Toronto multiplex policy aimed at boosting housing welcomed by observers (Toronto Star)

Toronto's packed shelters to refer asylum seekers to federal programs: deputy mayor (CTV News)

PROMISE TRACKER: What the leading candidates in Toronto’s mayoral race are pledging to do (CP24)

Winners and losers: Housing comes out ahead while property taxes get muddy in mayoral debate (Toronto Star)

Builder of tiny homes charged, deposit money vanishes (Globe and Mail)

Blue Jays adds sensory room, infant-feeding room to Rogers Centre (Global News)

Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford reach tentative deal worth billions more to save Stellantis EV battery plant (Toronto Star)

These Toronto tenants are sick of above-guideline rent increases. Now, they're taking action (CBC)

Canada’s much-touted labour shortage is mostly a mirage (Globe and Mail)

Liberals defend green policies after Danielle Smith slams Justin Trudeau in victory speech (Toronto Star)

Toronto could be getting 30 new pickleball courts (CityNews)

Laneway home in Leslieville earns six bids after $300,000 price cut (Globe and Mail)