Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Deputy Mayor McKelvie (Scarborough – Rouge Park) launched a comprehensive outreach campaign as part of the review and refresh of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan and the Parkland Strategy. These two key documents will guide decision-making around how and where the City of Toronto invests in new parkland and recreation facilities over the next …
Toronto – The City of Toronto introduced a new staff report, entitled Culture Connects: An Action Plan for Culture in Toronto, which outlines a 10-year vision to strengthen and transform the city’s cultural landscape. The plan proposes significant new investments in culture to benefit artists, cultural organizations and audiences alike. Mayor Olivia Chow introduced the Action Plan alongside Councillor Shelley …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is gearing up for the 2024 NHL season as the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Scotiabank Arena tomorrow, October 12. To drop the puck on the season, a special flag-raising ceremony took place at Toronto City Hall-Courtesy flagpole, Podium Roof, 100 Queen Street W. Mayor Olivia …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow, Councillor Paula Fletcher (Toronto-Danforth) and representatives from the GreekTown on the Danforth Business Improvement Area marked the conclusion of another successful CaféTO curb lane patio season at Chef Mustafa on Danforth Avenue. Earlier this year, the City reviewed the entire program and introduced improvements for business operators that helped streamline applications and enhanced staff support. …
Toronto – Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Spadina-Fort York) and City of Toronto staff celebrated the grand opening of Bathurst Quay Common, a new waterfront park. The name Bathurst Quay Common commemorates the spirit of the Bathurst Quay neighbourhood. The project at the historic Canada Malting property is part of the City’s Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan. Prominently located at the western gateway …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow officially opened Dunn House – Canada’s first-ever social medicine supportive housing initiative. The development at 90 Dunn Ave. has been delivered through the City of Toronto’s innovative partnership with the University Health Network (UHN) and United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT), in conjunction with the project’s housing provider, Fred Victor. Located in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood, the …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Budget Committee, announced details of the City of Toronto’s 2025 Budget Consultations. For the second consecutive year, the City is launching consultations to gather input from residents to help inform budget planning. Until Thursday, October 31, residents are encouraged to share what matters most to …
Toronto – Spirit Garden opened at Nathan Phillips Square – after 7 years in development – with more than 100 residential school survivors becoming the first to walk in the space alongside Indigenous community members, Mayor Olivia Chow, Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. The Spirit Garden is a new permanent space to honour …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Vincent Crisanti (Etobicoke North) cut the ribbon and announced the completion of the $1 million refurbishment of Dixon Park, funded by MLSE Foundation, the charitable arm of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, and supported by Canadian Tire Jumpstart. Featuring new asphalt, fencing, posts, backboards, improved pathways and seating, this refurbishment has revitalized a …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow was joined by Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS) agency partners and community crisis workers to formally launch the service city-wide and ahead of schedule, as the City of Toronto’s fourth emergency service. Over the last two years, the TCCS has quickly developed from a pilot program into a city-wide service and has responded to …
