Feb 15Next Steps on Supportive HousingIn June of 2021, City Council approved construction of a supportive housing project, consisting of 59 modular housing units, at 175...
Feb 4Snow Clearing (UPDATED)Updated (February 2022): We gritted our teeth in anticipation this week as another 10cm of snow fell on a city that was still working on...
Feb 4City Fireworks ReviewRecent years have seen an increase in the number of complaints regarding the illegal use of fireworks in parks and public spaces. In...
Feb 4Council Update - February 2022Council approved an important report this week allowing small secondary homes, known as garden suites, on residential properties. These...
Feb 4Urban Hens PilotToronto may soon allow chickens to be kept by residents allowing collection of eggs in your own back yard. But will this move create more...
Feb 4Preparing for a Driverless Futureby Markus O'Brien Fehr, Chief of Staff Future dreams of self-driving vehicles took a hit this week as the City of Toronto announced the...
Jan 21City Services Struggle Even With Tax Hikeby Markus O'Brien Fehr, Chief of Staff In rolling out the 2022 City budget last week staff have called for a 4.4% property tax increase...
Jan 21TTC Fare Policy Consultation - Jan 25The TTC is launching the final consultation phase for its 5-Year Fare Policy. This initiative is to create a new TTC and York Regional...
Jan 21City Budget ConsultationsThe City of Toronto's Budget Committee has begun reviewing the staff-recommended 2022 operating and capital budgets ahead of final budget...
Jan 17Storm Update - Jan 17In response to today’s significant snowfall and ongoing winter storm, the City is modifying and in some cases suspending delivery of some...
Dec 17, 2021Council Recap - DecemberNet Zero by 2040 Council has adopted an ambitious strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Toronto to net zero by 2040 – 10...
Dec 17, 2021New Years CelebrationsTo celebrate New Year's Eve, the City of Toronto is planning an unprecedented fireworks display along Toronto's waterfront. The...
Nov 26, 2021Arts Programming Grants AvailableToronto Arts Council is offering grants of up to $25,000 to present arts programming in selected Toronto parks. Applications for...
Nov 26, 2021Recent Coyote ActivityIt was disturbing to learn that a coyote was shot down in the schoolyard of Hollywood Public School this week, following an incident...
Nov 26, 2021Reservations Dropped for Many Fitness & Swim ProgramsAs on November 29, online reservations will no longer be required for City of Toronto fitness centres, weight rooms, indoor playgrounds,...
Nov 26, 2021Final Yard Waste CollectionThe final yard waste pickups of the season will take place in December. For residents West of Yonge, the final pick-up date is Tuesday,...
Nov 26, 2021MPAC Assessments DistributedLast week MPAC mailed out nearly 900,000 property assessment notices in Ontario where ownership, registration or property status may have...
Nov 26, 2021City's Winter ProgrammingThe skating rink at Mel Lastman Square opens for the season tomorrow (November 27). An additional 50 City operated outdoor rinks will...
Nov 12, 2021Safely Returning to WorkThe City is offering support to help employers and employees planning for a safe return to the office through the Smart Commute program....
Nov 12, 2021City Council Highlights for NovemberLowering Small Businesses Taxes - Council has established a new property tax subclass to better support small business owners. Commercial...