News Roundup for February 29, 2024

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According to a new report, Toronto real estate prices have risen 42 per cent in the last five years, but the cost of living has risen 17 per cent; Toronto receives a fraction of the tax revenue for the World Cup despite having to cover most of the costs; Council committee wants to find out if Hamilton's anti-renovation bylaw could work in Toronto; and other news.

Toronto real estate prices have risen 42 per cent in the last five years, cost of living has risen 17 per cent: report (CP24)

Toronto gets a fraction of the tax revenue for the World Cup, despite having to cover most of the costs (The Star)

Could Hamilton's anti-renovation bylaw work in Toronto? Council committee wants to find out (CBC)

“These houses were hell”: Former tenant of illegal dormitories speaks out and calls for changes (CityNews)

Toronto's forecast for February 29: Severe weather possible (The Star)

Scattered power outages reported in Toronto as cold front brings strong winds (CBC)

Here's How Much It Costs to 'Thrive' in Toronto on a Single Wage (CP24)

Police investigate death at Toronto warming center (CityNews)

Toronto highway closures due to planned road construction on February 29 (The Star)

Can a parking levy raise millions for Toronto? City staff say yes (CBC)

Statistics Canada releases fourth-quarter gross domestic product figures on Thursday (CityNews)

Police warn Beaches residents of home renovation scammers using 'high pressure tactics' (The Star)