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 …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow participated in a community tree planting event at Caledonia Park to celebrate National Tree Day and highlight the City of Toronto’s ongoing investment in its urban forest. Through the 2024 Budget, the City has committed $15 million to plant 120,000 trees and shrubs across Toronto, reinforcing efforts to expand the tree canopy and improve environmental …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is inviting post-secondary students, faculty and staff to share their thoughts about their housing challenges, ideas and expectations for the future. The outreach is part of the Academic Housing Strategy, a priority under the City’s HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan and the Housing Action Plan (2022-2026) to address housing challenges and ensure equitable access to …
Toronto – The City of Toronto released its 2023-2024 annual report outlining the significant progress made on the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan (HousingTO Plan) and 2022-2026 Housing Action Plan. The report also highlights areas where progress has stalled, pointing to action the City is taking within its jurisdiction and financial means, and emphasizing the need for significant new investments from …
Toronto – The Economic and Community Development Committee recommended Shahaddah Jack as the City of Toronto’s inaugural Youth Poet Laureate, pending approval by City Council at its October meeting. This groundbreaking role will position Jack as a literary ambassador for Toronto’s youth, empowering young voices through poetry and spoken word. Her term will begin on October 15 and run until …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park), Chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, today announced increased fines for motorists who block intersections, also known as “Blocking the Box”, as part of the City of Toronto’s ongoing commitment to reducing traffic congestion and making travel safer and more efficient for all road users. The fine …
