Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) has kicked off its annual campaign to combat COVID-19 and influenza (flu) in anticipation of a surge in respiratory illnesses this Fall. In an effort to protect some of the City’s most vulnerable residents, TPH is now offering Covid-19 vaccines at its fixed-site vaccination clinics. More than 4,250 new appointments have been added for …
Toronto – The City of Toronto celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Scarborough Civic Centre. Opened on June 29, 1973, by Queen Elizabeth II, the Scarborough Civic Centre is considered an architectural marvel, designed by the renowned Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama. The event recognized the centre’s legacy as the first planned town centre in North America, and was attended by …
Toronto – Ravine Days, the annual city-wide celebration of Toronto’s ravine system, will take place from Saturday, September 30 to Monday, October 9 to build awareness about Toronto’s unique ravine system through free, City-led and community-driven events and self-guided activities. Ravine Days, held annually since 2017, recognize and celebrate the importance of Toronto’s system of ravines, streams and creeks. Toronto …
Toronto – The City of Toronto released its HousingTO 2022-2023 Update report highlighting progress made toward implementing the 10-Year HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan (HousingTO Plan). The report focuses on the progress made across the HousingTO Plan’s key strategic priorities: Advancing a human rights-based approach to housing Increasing the supply of affordable and supportive homes Protecting the existing supply of homes …
Premier Doug Ford and Mayor Olivia Chow Agree to New-Deal Working Group to Achieve Long-Term Stability and Sustainability for Toronto’s Finances TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford and Mayor Olivia Chow agreed to a new-deal working group with a mandate to achieve long-term stability and sustainability of Toronto’s finances. “Toronto’s deep financial challenges are no longer sustainable,” said Premier Doug Ford. …
Toronto – The City of Toronto has issued a $100 million green bond to help finance transformative climate action projects with an all-in cost of 4.972 per cent. The transaction is a reopening of the green bond originally issued in November 2022 and brings the total to $400 million. This marks the sixth time the City has issued a green …
Toronto – The City of Toronto has been recognized as Canada’s first ‘Best Workplace for Commuters’ for supporting and encouraging employees to commute to work in sustainable ways – by transit, cycling, walking, carpooling – and also by offering hybrid work. Awarded by Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC), a North American organization that recognizes and supports workplaces providing exceptional commuter …
Toronto – The City of Toronto, in collaboration with the National Basketball Association (NBA), Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) and the Canadian non-profit organization Buckets & Borders unveiled the newly restored Don Mount basketball court in Toronto’s Rivertowne community at Joel Weeks Park. Councillor Paula Fletcher (Toronto-Danforth) was joined by representatives from the NBA, DFO and Buckets & Borders to …
Toronto – The City of Toronto will begin accepting applications to recruit public members for the City’s new Housing Rights Advisory Committee (HRAC). Interested residents can apply on the City’s Public Appointments webpage. The HRAC is a new Council Advisory Body that will advise Council to ensure that the interests and needs of those with living or lived experience of …
Toronto – Toronto City Council approved the Updated Long Term Financial Plan and a series of actions to address Toronto’s unprecedented financial crisis. As detailed in the 2023 Financial Update and Outlook report to Council earlier this year, the City of Toronto is experiencing a significant immediate and long-term financial crisis: an estimated $1.5 billion starting pressure for the 2024 operating budget …
