Toronto – TPH has consistently advocated for expanded access to a comprehensive range of evidence-based health services including prevention, treatment and harm reduction interventions. TPH remains committed and ready to pursue collaborative approaches to address this critical and urgent health issue. Shelter system and the drug toxicity crisis Toronto has also experienced heightened incidents of non-fatal and fatal opioid overdoses …
Toronto – Today Mayor Olivia Chow was joined by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, Toronto District School Board Director of Education Colleen Russell-Rawlins, Toronto District School Board Trustee Ward 19 Zakir Patel, and Toronto Police Service Superintendent Matt Moyer to welcome students back to school. The Mayor and other attendees also provided an update on Vision Zero Plan actions that remind …
Toronto – With a warm stretch of weather expected past the Labour Day long weekend, Mayor Olivia Chow was joined by Councillor Michael Thompson (Scarborough Centre) to announce that the City of Toronto is extending its operations at ten outdoor pools for an additional three weeks, weather permitting, from Labour Day, Monday, September 2, until Sunday, September 22. Like …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow was joined by Councillor Dianne Saxe (University-Rosedale) to announce a new affordable rental housing development and community housing provider partnership at 35 Bellevue Ave. in Kensington Market, as well as the community housing partner for another development site at 11 Brock Ave. 35 Bellevue Ave. The City of Toronto is pleased to partner with the …
Toronto – It may be summer outside, but Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Davenport), Chair, Economic & Community Development Committee both had winter on their minds as they reminded residents that the City of Toronto is actively hiring students and adults for part-time winter recreation positions. The City is looking to fill employment opportunities in ski, skate, snowboard, …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow announced a new City of Toronto initiative that will help refresh 30 community recreation centres across the city by updating interior elements that includes repairing and repainting walls, ceilings and structural features by the end of next year. The refresh will also include modern and welcoming lobby furniture, charging stations and access to public Wi-Fi …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Nick Mantas (Scarborough-Agincourt) were joined by City of Toronto staff to announce several enhancements to the L’Amoreaux Kidstown Water Park in Scarborough, one of Toronto’s most popular outdoor water facilities for preschool and grade school children. L’Amoreaux Kidstown Water Park has been enjoyed by kids and families since it opened in 1988 and is the …
Toronto – Toronto City Council has approved a plan to reallocate the funds resulting from the upload of the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway (DVP) to the Province of Ontario under the Ontario-Toronto New Deal. City Council’s approval of the Ontario-Toronto New Deal on December 13, 2023, facilitated the upload of the Gardiner and DVP to the Province, unlocking …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow announced the City of Toronto’s new Special Events Stabilization Initiative (SESI), a one-time pilot grant program providing a total of up to $2 million in financial relief to local special event organizers affected by rising operating costs, especially those related to health, safety and security of the general public and event attendees. Toronto’s festivals …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is committed to supporting vulnerable populations by assisting low-income seniors and low-income individuals with disabilities through its Tax & Utility Relief programs. These programs are designed to alleviate financial strain and ensure eligible property owners can comfortably maintain their residences. The City offers various programs including the Property Tax Increase Cancellation Program, Property Tax …
