Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow has proclaimed May as Museum Month in Toronto and announced new programming at all 10 Toronto History Museum sites. The City of Toronto’s Museum Month programming spotlights 10 artists who took part in The Reset, a six-month artist mentorship program under Toronto-based artist Yung Yemi. Each artist worked on a site-specific new media installation that …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow announced she will lead a film mission to Los Angeles from May 8 to 10 to help energize Toronto’s thriving multi-billion-dollar film, television and digital production industry and encourage more movie makers to invest in Toronto. Mayor Chow, along with Councillor Paula Fletcher (Toronto-Danforth) and Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), made the announcement at …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow outlined the City of Toronto’s plans to launch the Curb Lane CaféTO 2024 season sooner than ever before and deliver on the City’s commitment to open 90 per cent of curb lane patios by the Victoria Day long weekend. This year, more than 1000 patios will be opened as part of CaféTO, now in its …
Toronto – Seasonal washrooms in parks across the city are opening ahead of schedule! Drinking water fountains and bottle-filling stations connected to these buildings are also being opened, with remaining drinking water sources – like standalone water fountains, bottle-filling stations and dog bowls – expected to be ready over the next four weeks. As of today, 80 per cent of …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow introduced modifications to sidewalk litter bins that improve their durability and functionality, helping to keep Toronto clean. The City of Toronto is working closely with its service provider to implement effective bin enhancements that address public feedback. The enhancements were tested and monitored on four downtown bins in December 2023 and January 2024. Following the …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is engaging in multiple actions regarding dangerous dogs following the approval of new measures by Toronto City Council on Wednesday, March 20. Starting from April till next month, City staff will visit owners of all dogs who have received a dangerous dog order. There are currently 373 dangerous dog orders across the city. City staff …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow announced a free mobile dental care program for the more than 2,600 residents of the 10 long-term care homes operated by the City of Toronto. Set to kick off later this month, this innovative program prioritizes the well-being and oral health of some of Toronto’s most vulnerable residents. Staffed by experienced Toronto Public Health (TPH) …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow officially proclaimed National Immunization Awareness Week in Toronto. This week, Toronto Public Health (TPH) is encouraging residents to catch up on all routine and other lifesaving immunizations for which they are eligible. National Immunization Awareness Week – which coincides with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Immunization Week – highlights the importance of staying up …
Toronto – After a successful pilot project, Toronto City Council has endorsed the expansion of the Alcohol in Parks program that will allow residents and visitors 19 years of age and older to consume personal alcohol at the 27 pilot park locations and additional parks across the city. Later this summer, the program will be expanded to ensure that a …
Toronto – Toronto City Council adopted a series of actions to mitigate the effects of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 in Toronto, as outlined in the staff report, “Toronto’s Climate Change Readiness: Updates on commitments and a refreshed mandate for coordinating resilience activities.” The staff report also includes the first Annual TransformTO Net Zero Progress …
