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TTC
Who should watch over the TTC? [ Metro ]
• TTC launches conflict probe [ Toronto Sun ]
TTC fires executive and his girlfriend loses $50,000 contract [ Toronto Star ]
• TTC unveils test website for GPS tracking of streetcars [ National Post ]
Metropass machines taunt riders [ Toronto Star ]

BILLBOARDS
Billboard companies bombard city with requests to bend sign rules [ Globe & Mail ]
Councillors divided on digital billboard requests [ National Post ]

G20
G8, G20 protesters set to make their points peacefully [ Toronto Star ]
NGOs take diplomatic approach to G20 protest [ Globe & Mail ]

CYCLING
T.O. cyclists ride away U.S. award [ Toronto Sun ]
Millions sought for Ontario cycling [ Toronto Star ]

OTHER NEWS
Igor Kenk out of jail after less than 2 years [ National Post ]
Square’s days are running out [ National Post ]
Torontonians bask in lamb of a day [ Toronto Star ]
Scarborough highrise a death trap for birds [ Toronto Star ]
Police board rejects budget cut [ Toronto Star ]
2:30-3:30 a.m.: Supermarkets can use fridges as heat source [ Toronto Star ]
• James: $720 fine for trash mistake just stinks [ Toronto Star ]
• Idea floated to ensure more affordable housing [ Toronto Star ]
• H² No! Water sale in schools draws fire [ Toronto Star ]
Residents need tips to deal with coyotes: Councillor [ Toronto Sun ]
• A neighbourhood is reborn [ Toronto Sun ]
Junction residents play name game [ Toronto Sun ]
• New leader enters hairy new world at Toronto Zoo [ Globe & Mail ]