Rob Ford criticized by Montreal mayor for his absence at Big City Mayors' press conference; Karen Stintz proposes a way to expand the TTC without taxpayer dollars; Yorkdale Turns 50; and more news.

Bill Blair tipped off about Doug Ford’s complaint by ‘threat’ from mayor’s friend Lisi, chief says (National Post)

Rob Ford skips out of conference early for pub visit as Quebec mayors criticize him: ‘It’s a caucus not a circus’ (National Post)

Karen Stintz says she would look at sale, lease of Toronto Hydro to fund downtown subway (Globe & Mail)

Fords step up attacks on Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair  (Globe & Mail)

Mississauga unveils sleeker, modern city logo  (Globe & Mail)

Private members’ bills would open door to major electoral reform in Toronto  (Globe & Mail)

Toronto proposes prefabricated solution to repair Gardiner much faster (Toronto Star)

City to address media about special ice storm funding program (City of Toronto)

Yorkdale’s Turning 50 (Torontoist)

Touring the TTC’s Hidden Places (Torontoist)