TORONTO — As a result of the Ontario government’s $73 million investment to speed up the repair of the Gardiner Expressway and allow work to proceed on a 24/7 basis, work is now underway on the third stage of the Gardiner Expressway Section 2 rehabilitation project months ahead of the advanced schedule announced in July 2024. This investment is part of …
Toronto – The City of Toronto unveiled the 2025 recipients of the Cultural Festivals Funding Program (CFFP) comprising of 64 festivals across Toronto that will receive grants totalling $2,570,357. This represents an additional 15 festivals and a 33 per cent increase in program funding compared to 2024. Mayor Olivia Chow announced the funding this morning alongside Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Davenport) …
Toronto — The Government of Canada and the City of Toronto announced investments to build more homes and address encampments. Building for Toronto The federal government announced up to $2.55 billion in low-cost loans through the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP) to help build more than 4,800 rental units, including at least 1,000 affordable rental units. The City of Toronto …
Toronto – Toronto mayor Olivia Chow stopped by Marc Garneau CI in Flemingdon Park and saw a healthy meal program in action. She said: “We know student meal programs increase attendance, improve test scores, and create healthier communities.“
Toronto —The Black and Lavender Creeks in the Rockcliffe-Smythe area of Toronto are being modified to reduce the risk of flooding due to the impacts climate change after a combined investment of more than $323 million from the federal government and the City of Toronto. This was announced by Minister Ahmed Hussen, Mayor Olivia Chow, and Councillor Frances Nunziata. The …
Toronto – The City of Toronto and Government of Canada announced a partnership to fund the extension of the popular West Toronto Railpath multi-use trail that will connect Toronto’s residents and visitors with new areas of the city. Under the funding agreement announced by Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Davenport) and Julie Dzerowicz, Member of Parliament for Davenport, the Government of Canada …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is helping to accelerate construction on the Gardiner Expressway by at least one year by providing up to $73 million to the City of Toronto on the condition that work may be allowed to proceed up to a 24/7 basis. This accelerated timeline moves the construction completion date from April 2027 to at least April …
TORONTO — The Ontario government has officially broken ground at Pape Station, marking the start of construction to build a new interchange station connecting the Ontario Line with the TTC’s Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth). The new subway line will deliver better, faster and more reliable transit throughout the Greater Toronto Area, relieving gridlock on roads and the existing transit network. “The …
TORONTO — The Ontario government has finished tunnelling the western underground portion of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to create a reliable and continuous rapid transit line that connects communities from the east end of Toronto to Etobicoke and Mississauga. “As the Greater Toronto Area continues to grow, families deserve to have …
Toronto – Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said: “Our parks are incredible places for communities to come together. I had so much fun joining the Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association for their Dancing In The Park event in Edward Gardens. It’s every Tuesday in June if you’re interested.”
