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.”
Ottawa — Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto, and Colin Best, President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), released a joint statement: “The three levels of government have finalized a Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) agreement, which will ensure that critical infrastructure …
Seven new stations will bring fast and convenient transit closer to people and jobs in the GTA TORONTO — The Ontario government is issuing a Request for Qualifications for the design and construction of seven stations along the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE), marking another milestone in the province’s plan to deliver reliable, rapid transit to communities in Etobicoke and …
Toronto – Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow interacted with the Tamil community in Toronto. She said the community has dynamic entrepreneurs, artists, and professionals. The community “has established itself as a driving force behind our city’s economic and cultural life. It was an honour to join so many in Scarborough today to mark Tamil Heritage Month,” she said.
Toronto – Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she had “some good fun at new year’s levée and skating party! Looking forward to a great year head.”
