Found a video of the fire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo3l3afB_vg

Correct, underground parking was already pre-built while constructing Palais. So they'll be starting at grade.

Hmm, interesting indeed. I was hoping developers were starting to buy up the Westwood Theatre lands now that the courthouse project has been cancelled. Its odd that no one has jumped on all that land yet.

From http://www.insidetoronto.com/news/local/article/973744--liberals-kill-new-provincial-courthouse

Nice pics! Thanks.

I think they just had the crane there temporarily to build the parking garage for the next phase after Palais (which they aren't even selling yet). The masterplan has one final 30 storey tower beside Palais that will be attached to the podium with shared amenities.