A look at the impact of investors on Toronto’s condo market; City Council approves changes to vacant home tax; Metrolinx begins tree removal at Eglinton Flats; and other news.

Investors wreaked havoc on Toronto’s condo market, leaving us with tiny units no one wants. Here’s why we need them anyway (The Star)

Toronto city council approves changes to vacant home tax (CBC)

Metrolinx begins tree removal at Eglinton Flats (CityNews)

Gardiner Expressway work: Worth celebrating being months ahead of schedule, Chow says (Global News)

Chow asks Ford to pause potential provincial bike lane legislation (CBC)

Weekend need-to-know: Pumpkinfest, Camp Spooky and Leafs home opener (CityNews)