Heritage group frustrated over lack of care for buildings; OneCity transit plan finds little traction; Mayor's allies fail to back tax freeze; reconstruction of a 'grand union' and more:

‘Artistic assault’ on sidewalk info pillars ‘vandalism at its best,’ prof says (National Post)

Cabbagetown heritage group chastises housing committee over failure to maintain buildings (National Post)

Toronto Somali community looks for answers to end violence (Globe & Mail)

Stintz’s OneCity transit plan out of gas (Globe & Mail)

Rob Ford’s chief of staff job down to two candidates (Toronto Star)

Rob Ford’s allies not sold on his tax freeze proposal (Toronto Star)

Track reconstruction at Queen and Spadina’s ‘grand union’ a grand task (Toronto Star)

The Fringe Top 10 (The GridTO)

Don’t Miss: Hot & Spicy Food Festival (The GridTO)

Plaza Flamingo gets a makeover (and a new name) (blogTO)