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 …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is gearing up to host the biggest fireworks display in Canada to ring in 2024. On Sunday, December 31 at midnight, residents and visitors to Toronto are invited to countdown to the New Year and witness a free 10-minute, high-altitude fireworks show synchronized to music, visible from anywhere with a view of the city’s …
Toronto – Toronto City Council approved three staff reports with recommendations that activate night culture in new ways and give a boost to the City of Toronto’s Night Economy. This work will support the evolving needs of businesses and inspire broader use of social, cultural, and recreational facilities. The reports provide an approach to reclassify bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, …
Toronto – Toronto City Council approved changes and improvements to the CaféTO curb lane program that will better support restaurant operators and Business Improvement Areas (BIA), improve the experience for people dining and get more cafés in place sooner to allow for a longer outdoor patio season next summer. CaféTO program improvements focus on the curb lane café experience and …
