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City of Toronto and Toronto Hydro to install 32 additional on-street EV charging stations by end of 2022

Mayor John Tory announced today that the City of Toronto and Toronto Hydro are on track to install 32 additional on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by the end of 2022, after the successful conclusion of the Residential and Downtown On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Station pilots, which were launched by the City and Toronto Hydro in October 2020.

Toronto Public Health hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinic at East York Farmers’ Market May 17

Toronto Public Health (TPH) has partnered with the East York Farmers’ Market to help residents get their next eligible dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, May 17. Keeping up-to-date with COVID-19 immunization is the best protection against serious illness linked to the virus.

Councillor Fletcher puts forward motion at Council in support of Keira's Law

Toronto, ON – Councillor Paula Fletcher is putting forward a motion this week requesting Toronto City Council support Private Member’s Bill C-233, "Keira’s Law." If adopted by Parliament, this Bill would amend the Criminal Code and Judges Act to strengthen protections for women and children from domestic violence.

WoodGreen celebrates opening of affordable housing for seniors building in Leslieville

By ALAN SHACKLETON | Beach Metro News | April 28, 2022

WoodGreen Community Services and the City of Toronto celebrated the opening of an affordable housing building for seniors in Leslieville this week.

Mayor John Tory officially opens new affordable housing for seniors and EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Today, Mayor John Tory marked the official opening of 36 new affordable homes for seniors, as well as a new EarlyON Child and Family Centre at 1117 Gerrard St. E.

TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY CELEBRATES PROGRESS MADE TO RESTORE FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT

With the support of funding from the Government of Canada under the Great Lakes Protection Initiative

City of Toronto shaping nine Transit Oriented Communities adjacent to future transit stations

The City of Toronto is working with the Province of Ontario to advance development adjacent to new transit lines. Known as Transit Oriented Communities, these developments strive to increase transit ridership by providing new places for people to live and work close to a future transit station.

City of Toronto expands eligibility of the Fair Pass Transit Discount Program to make transit more affordable for more low-income residents

Today, the City of Toronto announced it is expanding phase two of the implementation of the Fair Pass Transit Discount Program to make transit more affordable for more low-income residents.

City of Toronto launches call for new Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition program to protect affordable housing

Today, the City of Toronto is launching a request for proposals (RFP) for the new Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition (MURA) program to protect affordable housing for Toronto residents. Approved by City Council in the 2022 budget, this program provides $20 million in grant funding and City Open Door Program incentives to qualified non-profit and Indigenous housing providers, including housing cooperatives and community land trusts.

The City of Toronto’s first Reconciliation Action Plan moves forward

Today, Mayor John Tory announced the details of the City of Toronto’s first Reconciliation Action Plan, which will be considered by the City’s Executive Committee on Wednesday, March 30. The recommended action plan will guide the City’s actions from 2022 to 2032 to advance truth, justice and reconciliation.