Mayor Ford's sacred cars become his cash cow; new poll shows Toronto divided on transit plans; Ford's executive pushes ahead with subway expansion dream; and more news.

Ford doesn't declare conflict, joins in debate over donations by lobbyists (Globe & Mail)

Mayor Ford's sacred cars become his cash cow (Globe & Mail)

The Fixer: Broken TTC sign points to lack of concern about appearances (Toronto Star)

Mayor Ford’s executive pushes ahead with subway expansion dream (Toronto Star)

English town has proud tradition of cutting the waist, with annual weigh-ins for mayors, city officials (National Post)

‘Save our Subways’: Fords hope public will sway transit decision (National Post)

Ontario government to sell off LCBO’s downtown Toronto HQ, won’t change full-day kindergarten plan, Duncan says (National Post)

New poll shows Toronto divided on transit plans (blogTO)

Extra, Extra: Rob Ford Painting, Book City Bloor West Closing, and Where Should Bixi Grow? (Torontoist)