Toronto protects affordable housing, Propeller Art Gallery at 38 Abell St

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Toronto – The City of Toronto, with funding from the Government of Canada, secured and protected homes as well as the Propeller Art Gallery at 38 Abell St., previously under the management of Toronto Artscape Inc. This ensures that artists and their families can remain in their homes and that the Propeller Art Gallery continues to operate as an affordable space …

Registration for summer CampTO opens with focus on food for 31,000 kids

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Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin (Don Valley West) celebrated the upcoming opening of summer CampTO registration and introduced a new CampTO Food Program that would provide more than 31,000 campers with a daily nutritious snack.  As included in the Mayor’s 2025 budget, which will be considered by Toronto City Council on February 11, the CampTO Food …

Decypher Toronto’s hip hop

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Toronto – Throughout Black History Month, Torontonians are encouraged to experience and discover how Toronto has influenced hip hop across the world through an exhibition, panel discussion and other planned events. Mayor Olivia Chow proclaimed February as Black History Month, launching the City of Toronto’s annual celebration of Black Canadians’ heritage, traditions and culture. Toronto was the first Canadian municipality …

Toornto travel trends 2025

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Toronto – The City of Toronto published additional transportation datasets to the City’s Open Data Portal, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, openness and data-driven transportation planning. The datasets include motor vehicle and bike lane counts.  The City uses this data, along with transportation studies, public consultations and other data points and insights to inform the planning and design of new …

Prince of Wales Rink in Etobicoke gets new upgrades

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Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Deputy Mayor Amber Morley (Etobicoke-Lakeshore) joined the Toronto Maple Leafs for their annual outdoor practice. Several new upgrades to the City of Toronto’s Prince of Wales Rink were funded by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) Foundation. Each year, MLSE Foundation hosts a Toronto Maple Leafs outdoor practice at one of the City’s 54 …

Toronto opens Earl Bales Ski, Snowboard Centre

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City of Toronto’s Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre is now open for the season for residents and visitors to enjoy.  The season starts today and – weather permitting – runs through Sunday, March 16. The City is pleased to offer equipment rentals for both lesson participants and those eager to hit the slopes independently, whether skiing or snowboarding.  The daily operation …

Toronto invites residents to speak to Budget Committee, join phone town hall this week

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Toronto – As part of its ongoing commitment to engage residents and gather input on the 2025 Budget, the City of Toronto is offering multiple opportunities to participate:   Speak to the Budget Committee Residents are encouraged to share their feedback with the Budget Committee in person or by video conference on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22.   Public meetings will …

Toronto offers more ways for residents to give feedback

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Toronto – As part of its ongoing commitment to engage residents and gather input on the 2025 Budget, the City of Toronto will hold two telephone town halls:   Wednesday, January 15, from 7 to 8:30pm Thursday, January 23, from 7 to 8:30pm   Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Budget Committee, will …

Toronto launches 2025 Budget process

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Toronto – The City of Toronto officially began the 2025 Budget process with a staff-prepared budget that prioritizes investments to make life more affordable, get Toronto moving, keep people safe and provide community services. Staff also introduced the largest 10-year capital budget and plan in the City’s history that prioritizes state-of-good repair (SOGR) and climate action.  The Budget Committee was …

Toronto ratifies collective agreement with TCEU Local 416-CUPE

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Toronto – Toronto City Council ratified the new four-year collective agreement with TCEU Local 416 – CUPE, the union representing the City’s 4,200 outside workers. This follows the ratification by the bargaining unit members on Wednesday, December 18. The new agreement, which was reached two weeks before the current collective agreement expires on Tuesday, December 31, meets the mandate of …