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 …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow joined City of Toronto staff to mark the official opening of all outdoor pools and supervised wading pools in a full summer schedule. Most of the City’s outdoor pools are open daily from noon to approximately 8 p.m. Outdoor leisure swimming is free for all ages and reservations are not required. The City has more than …
Toronto – Toronto City Council has approved recommendations in staff reports that will improve housing stability for Toronto’s renters by protecting them against renovictions; help the non-profit, co-operative and Indigenous housing sector acquire and build more rental homes; and increase their capacity to maintain and manage their housing stock. Rental Housing Supply Program The Rental Housing Supply Program proposes a …
