News and Updates

Toronto Building Announces Enhanced Service FASTRACK Program

Effective December 2013, Toronto Building Division will accept email submissions for customers applying for building permits and making building service requests.

This new electronic option for submitting a service enhances delivery of important City services by providing "any time anywhere access".

Toronto Building clients can now submit applications for many types of building, mechanical and plumbing permits via email. A complete list of Toronto Building services available through this channel, along with submission requirements, is available on the Toronto Building webpage at toronto.ca/building.

December 8 - Former Mayors Crombie & Miller On Saving Toronto's Waterfront

Our City, Our Waterfront: A Panel Discussion Crombie, Bedford, Miller and more; Monday, Dec. 9

Don't miss this high-profile panel discussion on the future of our waterfront.

With the City Council vote on the waterfront jet plans looming on December 16, it’s time for some high-profile Torontonians to speak out.

Join former Toronto Mayor David Crombie, former Chief Planner Paul Bedford, renowned architect Jack Diamond and Jane Fairburn, author of “Along the Shore: Rediscovering Toronto’s Waterfront Heritage”, for a spirited talk on keeping our waterfront jet-free.

Council decisions from Special Meetings of November 15 and 18

Over the course of three Special Meetings, which took place on November 15 and 18, Toronto City Council made a number of decisions that affect the non-statutory powers of the Mayor and delegate some of these responsibilities to the City’s Deputy Mayor.  Council also reassumed other non-statutory powers.

"This is an unprecedented situation. I can assure my fellow councillors and the residents of Toronto that I will fulfil these delegated responsibilities to the very best of my ability,” said Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly, Ward 40.  “I believe that Council will continue to work collaboratively and effectively to carry out the important business of the City of Toronto.”

November 26 - TTC Wheel-Trans Public Consultation Meeting

TTC's Use of Video Recordings on Wheel-Trans Vehicles for Reassessing Customer's Eligibility

TTC is committed to a transparent process to determine eligibility for Wheel-Trans. In July 2013, the City of Toronto Ombudsman reported on her investigation into the TTC's use of video recordings on Wheel-Trans vehicles for purposes of reassessing customers' eligibility.

Correction: Date of Childcare Parent Summit

In a recent email communication, our office sent out incorrect information about the time and location of an upcoming Parent Summit. The correct details of the South regional Parent Summit are as follows

Thursday, November 21 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Toronto Central Grosvenor St. YMCA, 20 Grosvenor (Yonge and Grosvenor)

Toronto residents advised to be cautious of door-to-door water testing

The City of Toronto has received complaints from Toronto residents who have been approached by companies offering door-to-door water tests or requesting water samples with the aim of selling water-related products.

The City is aware of these companies and does not endorse or sponsor private water testing or any related products or services. Residents should be aware that, in Ontario, only fully accredited laboratories are licensed to perform health-based tests on drinking water. Water quality tests take approximately 24 to 48 hours to process.

Notice of Special Meeting - City Council for Monday November 18

In accordance with the provisions set out in Section 191(b) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and Section 27-30 of Chapter 27, Council Procedures of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, a petition signed by 28 Members of Toronto City Council has been submitted to the City Clerk setting the date, time and purpose for a special meeting of City Council.

November 21-23 - Leslieville BIA Wanderlust

Last week, a stunning number of Leslieville BIA stores and services won best in their respective categories in NOW Magazine’s Best Of Toronto! In 2012, Leslieville won THE NATIONAL POST’s Game of Hoods. The New York Times described Leslieville as “Toronto’s hippest place to dine, drink, shop and live.” What makes this cool neighbourhood so hot? Find out at Leslieville

Notice of Second Special Meeting – City Council for Friday November 15

*** A second special meeting of City Council has been called for Friday, November 15, 2013. ***

In accordance with the provisions set out in Section 191(b) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and Section 27-30 of Chapter 27, Council Procedures of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, a petition signed by 24 Members of Toronto City Council has been submitted to the City Clerk setting the date, time and purpose

Notice of Special Meeting Regarding Mayor Ford - City Council for Friday November 15

In accordance with the provisions set out in Section 191(b) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and Section 27-30 of Chapter 27, Council Procedures of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, a petition signed by 24 Members of Toronto City Council has been submitted to the City Clerk setting the date, time and purpose for a special meeting of City Council.