Toronto – FIFA announced that the City of Toronto will host six matches in the FIFA World Cup 26™, kicking off on June 12, 2026, with the first-ever FIFA World Cup ™ men’s match on Canadian soil and featuring the opening match of Canada’s Men’s National Team. Toronto is also proud to host a round of 32 match on July …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow proclaimed February as Black History Month, launching the City of Toronto’s annual celebration of Black Canadians’ heritage, traditions and culture. Read the full proclamation on the City’s webpage. Black History Month recognizes the contributions of Black Canadians to education, medicine, art, culture, public service, economic development, politics, human rights and more in Toronto. 2024 marks 45 …
Toronto – Toronto’s improved CaféTO curb lane program opens to local restaurant and bar owners and operators interested in expanding their dining space outdoors. For those looking to register for 2024 curb lane café permits, online applications will be accepted until Friday, March 1, with the expectation that at least 90 per cent of approved curb lane cafés will be …
Toronto – The City of Toronto launched the 2024 Budget process with a staff prepared budget that protects core services and makes investments in transit, shelters and community safety. The budget aims to set the City up to achieve financial stability and sustainability through a new multi-year approach. The Budget Committee was presented with the staff prepared rate and tax-supported …
Toronto – The City of Toronto and CreateTO announced Civic Developments, Windmill Developments and Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto as the development partners for a new housing project at 2444 Eglinton Ave. E. This housing project will deliver approximately 918 homes including 612 rent-geared-to-income (RGI), affordable and market rent-controlled co-operative homes, making it one of the largest affordable housing projects …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow was seen at the roller rink fun at Union Station this winter! As part of TD Union Winter, part of the York Concourse is being transformed into a roller rink. She said: “Love infusing some fun into the city.”
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow invites Toronto residents to the outdoor ice rink at Nathan Phillips Square for the Mayor’s Annual Skating Party on Sunday, January 7. Free to all, this event gives participants an opportunity to ring in the new year with the Mayor and members of Toronto City Council. Skates will be made available for free along with …
Toronto – Toronto City Council approved a planned three per cent interim increase in rates and fees for Solid Waste Management Services and Toronto Water. This will maintain current service levels, provide adequate funds for future capital needs and will help avoid a more significant increase when the budget is approved. The interim rates and fees will take effect Monday, …
Toronto – Toronto City Council adopted recommendations to rename four major City of Toronto assets: Yonge-Dundas Square, Dundas and Dundas West subway stations and the Jane/Dundas Public Library. The City will consider next steps to rename these assets in 2024. Following two years of consultation, research and discussion, the City’s Recognition Review Community Advisory Committee (CAC) unanimously selected the name …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow together with Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister, and Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the allocation of $471 million in funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), which will result in achieving an additional 11,780 homes in Toronto on top of what has already been projected over the …
