Toronto – Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Spadina-Fort York) were joined by Darrell Fox, brother of Terry Fox, to reveal the new public art project “We Are Shaped by the Obstacles We Face”, which commemorates the legacy of Canadian humanitarian and activist Terry Fox. Also on hand for the unveiling will be representatives from the Legacy …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow proclaimed August as Emancipation Month in Toronto. Throughout the month of August, the City of Toronto will offer programming to acknowledge the legacy and history of slavery in Canada and to celebrate its abolition. The City has proclaimed August 1 Emancipation Day since 1998 and Emancipation Month in August since 2019. The City also has …
Toronto – Toronto Mayor John Tory has formally submitted his resignation letter to the city clerk. He will leave the mayor’s office tomorrow but intends to spend the next two days in meetings with city staff. Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie will step in his shoes to ensure orderly transition and smooth running of the city`s affairs.
Toronto – The City of Toronto has reached an agreement to continue to provide recycling collection services to the residents of Toronto throughout the transition of Ontario’s Blue Box Program to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which will take place from July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. As part of the agreement, the City will also continue to provide transfer …
Toronto – Toronto Mayor John Tory attended the Dragon Ball alongside Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, and others.
Toronto – The City of Toronto is reminding all homeowners to submit a declaration of their property’s 2022 occupancy status by Thursday, February 2 to determine if the property is subject to the new Vacant Home Tax. Declarations of occupancy status should be made through the City’s secure online declaration portal at toronto.ca/VacantHomeTax. Those who do not have access to a …
Ontario – The Ontario government has said grand opening of the Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre is heartwarming. Toronto Mayor John Tory said: “It truly is the heart of the East, with incredible doctors, nurses and caregivers that help folks, right here in the East End. It is because of them that made this new care centre possible.”
Toronto – Toronto Mayor John Tory has said that the city is investing in public safety, including: Expanding the Neighbourhood Community Officer program Hiring 200 new Toronto Police officers Hiring more 9-1-1 operators Funding youth anti-violence programs Expanding the Toronto Community Crisis Service
Toronto – Toronto Mayor John Tory attended a vigil in Mel Lastman Square in memory of the victims in PS752 air disaster. He said: “We remembered the victims alongside their loved ones and continued calling for accountability from those responsible.”
Toronto – Toronto Mayor John Tory attended Winchester’s Open House – a redevelopment project offering housing and wraparound supports to women in need. This project is a testament to the power of partnership – with all levels of government and community partners collaborating to deliver this service.
