Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow launches 2024 Budget Consultations

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Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Budget Committee, launched the City of Toronto’s 2024 Budget Consultations. Mayor Chow and Councillor Carroll were joined by Councillors Lily Cheng (Willowdale), Chris Moise (Toronto Centre) and Gord Perks (Parkdale-High Park) to launch the fall consultations. From November 1 to 30, Toronto residents are invited …

Toronto allows alcohol consumption in 27 parks

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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 …

Toronto’s favourite Summerlicious returns July 7-23

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Toronto – The City of Toronto and its partners are proud to bring back Summerlicious, Toronto’s annual opportunity to explore the city’s exceptional culinary landscape. Summerlicious 2023 will run from Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 23, with delicious prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at more than 200 local restaurants. Three-course prix fixe lunch menus are priced at $20, …

Toronto Newcomer Day celebrates new Torontonians, their contributions 

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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 celebrates Youth Week 

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Toronto – Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park) will proclaim Monday, May 1 to Sunday, May 7 Youth Week – an annual week to celebrate youth engagement and showcase the abilities and talents of youth from diverse communities across Toronto in the areas of civic engagement, recreation, arts and sports. Toronto’s youth are a vital part of the city’s social, …

Toronto report asks for changes to Warming Centre policies 

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Toronto – A City of Toronto staff report going before the Economic and Community Development Committee on Tuesday, April 25, is recommending revised criteria for activating Warming Centres during the winter response season. The report recommendations respond to direction given by City Council in February to review current procedures regulating the opening of Warming Centres. Based on the evidence reviewed, …