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 …
Toronto – Toronto City Council has agreed to leverage City of Toronto-owned lands at 275 Merton St. to build 447 new purpose-built rental homes in midtown Toronto. This project includes a minimum target of 30 per cent affordable rental homes to remain affordable in perpetuity. To maximize the site’s housing potential and help create more affordable rental homes, the City …
Toronto – Toronto City Council approves new agreement with Toronto Parking Authority to ensure continued expansion of Bike Share and EV Charging programs Toronto City Council approved a new agreement with Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) to expand the agency’s climate action programs – Bike Share Toronto and electric vehicle charging – while continuing to provide important revenue for the City …
Toronto – Residents in Toronto can now grab their swimwear and hop in to cool off at one of the City of Toronto’s 10 wading pools and 10 outdoor pools that will be open earlier than last year and operate on part time schedules. Like many cities around the world, Toronto is experiencing warmer temperatures earlier in the year. …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow celebrated and welcomed more than 100 new Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS) workers who have completed their formal training. This marks the next milestone in the delivery of the TCCS program as workers officially join Toronto’s fourth emergency service. The City of Toronto and its partners accelerated hiring and training, working ahead of schedule, …
Toronto – The City of Toronto and its partners are thrilled to announce the return of Summerlicious, one of Toronto’s most beloved summer experiences that provides residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the city’s diverse culinary landscape. Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Nick Mantas (Scarborough-Agincourt) celebrated the return of the popular program at Ye Skewers Hot Pot in Scarborough. …
