Toronto – Weather permitting, the City of Toronto launched its first pothole repair blitz recently to keep Toronto’s expressways, major roads and neighbourhood streets in a state of good repair. About 42 City crews (approximately 106 staff members) worked a 12-hour shift, from 6am to 6pm, to repair as many potholes as possible. Crews performed proactive daily patrols throughout the …
Toronto – Toronto City Council officially approved the extension of the deadline for residential property owners to declare their property’s occupancy status for the Vacant Home Tax. The deadline to make a declaration this year is now Tuesday, February 28 instead of February 2. Council’s amendment to the Vacant Home Tax bylaw also includes a change to the payment dates …
Toronto – As part of the City of Toronto’s commitment to continuing to support its most vulnerable residents, Toronto City Council voted to further bolster efforts to help ensure the safety of those experiencing homelessness during extreme winter weather. Council called for a review of current policies and procedures regulating the opening of City Warming Centres, in an effort to …
Toronto – Toronto City Council approved CaféTO program changes needed to make the popular program permanent and actions to support Toronto’s small businesses. Council approved amendments to Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, which advance the transition of CaféTO from a temporary emergency response initiative into a sustainable City of Toronto program that makes Toronto’s streets more attractive, safe …
Toronto – Toronto City Council approved a motion from Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise (Toronto Centre), to have an updated review completed of revenue generating options for the City of Toronto available under the City of Toronto Act 2006. The motion, which was adopted with amendments, calls for City staff to return to Council with a report by …
Toronto – The City of Toronto has completed emergency repair work for a watermain break at King Street West and University Avenue. All roads have reopened and regular TTC service has resumed. The watermain break was discovered on Saturday, January 21. City crews worked around the clock to repair 25 metres of a 300 mm diameter watermain and to fill …
Toronto – One week is left to enjoy delectable Winterlicious meals at some of Toronto’s favourite restaurants. Winterlicious, produced by the City of Toronto, continues to offer three-course, prix fixe lunch and dinner menus until Thursday, February 9. This year, nearly 70 per cent of Winterlicious participating restaurants are offering three-course vegetarian meals as part of their prix fixe menus; …
Toronto – The City of Toronto has opened Warming Centres to give those who are vulnerable and may be experiencing homelessness a safe, warm indoor place to rest and access snacks, washroom facilities and referrals to emergency shelter. A fourth Warming Centre has also been open at Cecil Community Centre. Warming Centres are one way the City works to keep …
Toronto – The City of Toronto and the TTC continue to prioritize community safety on Toronto’s transit system. While there are many different and complex issues surrounding safety on the transit system, and in Toronto, as part of the medium- and longer-term strategy to prioritize these issues, the following services will go into effect immediately this week: Access to more …
Toronto – The City of Toronto’s Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre is now open for residents and visitors to enjoy. Weather dependent, the Centre is usually open until mid-March. The main hill is open for both registered lessons and leisure skiing. The beginner hill and racer hill remain closed while crews build the base layer and groom snow accumulation. …
