Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow was at 5207 Dundas St. W. to celebrate the start of construction of new rental homes as part of the Housing Now Initiative – creating new mixed-income complete communities on City-owned land. The Mayor was joined by the following dignitaries at the ground-breaking: Councillor Paula Fletcher (Toronto-Danforth) Abi Bond, Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, City of …
Toronto – The City of Toronto, in partnership with R.I.S.E. (Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere) Edutainment, has launched the inaugural MASTERPeace Artist Project. This unique opportunity has been designed to tap into Toronto’s artistic brilliance and provide a creative outlet to persons whose lives and communities have been affected by community violence. The Artist Project will support 12 local Toronto artists …
Toronto – The City of Toronto’s Access, Equity and Human Rights Awards return in 2023. Established in 1991, the awards recognize people and organizations that have made a difference by advancing equity and reconciliation, as well as working to eliminate discrimination and barriers to equality. Toronto residents may submit nominations from July 24 to September 12. Recipients are selected by …
Toronto – As part of Toronto Public Health’s (TPH) commitment to restoring pre-pandemic programs and services, TPH is opening a new fixed-site vaccination clinic near Scarborough Town Centre on August 1. The clinic will provide access to life-saving vaccines for residents in all four quadrants of the city. Residents will now have access to four fixed-site clinic locations, ensuring equitable …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow officially assumed her role as the 66th Mayor of Toronto and fifth Mayor since amalgamation. Mayor Chow took office after making the Declaration of Office administered by John D. Elvidge, Toronto City Clerk, at a special ceremony held this morning in the Council Chamber in Toronto City Hall. The ceremony was attended by City Councillors, …
