Toronto – Spirit Garden opened at Nathan Phillips Square – after 7 years in development – with more than 100 residential school survivors becoming the first to walk in the space alongside Indigenous community members, Mayor Olivia Chow, Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. The Spirit Garden is a new permanent space to honour …
Toronto – The City of Toronto released new data demonstrating the success of traffic congestion management measures in speeding up travel times and improving transit reliability on several key corridors. Spadina Avenue temporary bus lane In late June, the City installed a temporary southbound bus and cycle lane on Spadina Avenue between Richmond Street and Lake Shore Boulevard to improve …
Toronto – Beginning today, May 30, the City of Toronto will hold a series of public consultations to inform an expanded Free Public Wi-Fi Strategy based on considerations including how residents use free public Wi-Fi, which City spaces could benefit from it, steps the City can take to enhance the experience of getting online and ways to monitor quality and …
TORONTO – Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure, issued the following statement on the submission of an updated Planning Act application to the City of Toronto for the Ontario Place redevelopment project. “Ontario has submitted an updated development application that reflects the changes made as a result of feedback from the City of Toronto, Indigenous communities, stakeholders and community members as …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow announced that new applications are being accepted for the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB). A one-time top-up of $13.4 million, jointly funded by the City of Toronto and the Province of Ontario, will support approximately 1,350 people to secure housing, helping to relieve pressure on the City’s emergency shelter system. These additional housing benefits will prioritize …
Toronto – City of Toronto officially launched a new pilot program that allows residents and visitors 19 years of age and older to responsibly consume their own alcoholic beverages in 27 parks. The pilot will run until Monday, October 9. Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee, and City staff were at Earlscourt …
Ontario – Premier Doug Ford released the following statement on Toronto election results. He said: “I want to congratulate Olivia Chow on tonight’s election win and on becoming the next mayor of Toronto. Throughout Olivia’s life, she has proven her desire and dedication to serving the city that many of us call home. While we’re not always going to agree …
TORONTO, ONTARIO, June 2, 2023 – The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market continued to improve from a sales perspective in May 2023. Unfortunately, the supply of homes for sale did not keep up with the demand for ownership housing. Sales as a share of new listings were up dramatically compared to a year ago. This is a clear signal …
Toronto – The City of Toronto hosted its ninth annual Toronto Newcomer Day on Nathan Phillips Square. The event welcomed newcomers to Toronto and celebrated their important contributions to the city. Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park) proclaimed May 25 Newcomer Day and Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee addressed attendees on …
Toronto – The City of Toronto has officially opened the new 6,400 square metre park in downtown Toronto named for Dr Lillian McGregor of White Fish River First Nation. Dr McGregor was a celebrated and respected member of the Indigenous community in Toronto. Councillor Chris Moise (Toronto Centre) was joined by members of the McGregor family, Elder Sylvia Maracle and others …
