New energy infrastructure will power new homes, businesses, transit and electrification TORONTO – The Government of Ontario and City of Toronto are working together to plan for the city’s growing electricity needs, driven by the work both governments are doing to build new homes, transit and attract new investments. “Building new electricity infrastructure, especially in a busy and growing city like …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg celebrated the graduation of 25 Fire Inspectors from a 13-week recruit training program. TFS Fire Inspectors conduct fire safety inspections, address violations, and enforce the Ontario Fire Code (OFC), in accordance with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA) and accompanying regulations and Ontario Fire Marshal directives. The enforcement …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow was joined by Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chief William Romain from the Huron-Wendat Nation, Elder Valarie King from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill from the Six Nations of the Grand River and other distinguished guests to officially open the Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre and Library. A significant name …
On Monday, March 25, lane restrictions will begin on the Gardiner Expressway between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue for critical rehabilitation work on the more than 60 year old route that is reaching its end of service life. This is the next phase of the City of Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan. Road impacts Those travelling in and out …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow reminded residents that the City of Toronto is hiring for part-time summer recreation jobs. Warmer days are ahead, and the City offers good-paying jobs that provide strong work and community-building experience for students and residents. Candidates should apply now with a specific focus on recreation, aquatic and museum employment opportunities. The search is on for …
Toronto – The Government of Canada committed to providing $25 million to the City of Toronto towards the new Lawrence Heights Community Recreation & Child Care Centre – one of the City’s largest community and recreation centres at 72,000 square feet and serving more than 48,000 residents. The new facility is part of TCHC’s Lawrence Heights Revitalization project, which includes …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is partnering with the Government of Canada to add more than 500 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers to the City’s corporate charging network. This $10 million joint investment means Toronto will benefit from 486 new Level 2 chargers, which offer higher-rate charging, and 40 new fast chargers, which are at least four times faster …
Toronto – The Government of Ontario committed to providing the City of Toronto with $114 million in funding through its Building Faster Fund in response to action taken by the City and to support future home building targets set in the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan and Housing Action Plan. The Building Faster Fund is a $1.2 billion program spanning over …
Funding can be used to invest in infrastructure to support building more homes TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford announced Ontario is providing Toronto with $114 million in funding through the Building Faster Fund after the city exceeded its 2023 housing target. Toronto broke ground on a total of 31,656 new housing units last year, unlocking an additional $38 million by exceeding …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow celebrated the ground-breaking of the first of two buildings at 25 Sewells Rd. in Scarborough, which will provide 201 affordable rental homes. Once complete, the development will include two buildings with a total of 318 affordable rental homes. This milestone is the culmination of a partnership between the City of Toronto, Government of Canada and …
