News and Updates

New campaign to help small businesses during their pandemic recovery launched today

The Mayor announced a new business supports campaign to help make small business owners and operators more aware of grants, incentives, training and other available resources as they recover from the pandemic. Small businesses, including restaurants, are encouraged to take advantage of these resources, which include access to one-on-one virtual assistance, COVID-19 guidelines, and links to other financial resources and relief measures.

City of Toronto safely resuming additional services as Toronto enters next phase of provincial reopening

Today, the City of Toronto is resuming additional services and supporting businesses and residents as Toronto enters the next phase of provincial reopening.

Hugh’s Room gets a $2.2-million lifeline from the city

Council approved a loan guarantee of up to $2.2 million on Thursday, paving the way for the non-profit arts organization to buy a new venue.

By Joshua Chong, Staff Reporter, Toronto Star | Sun., Feb. 6, 2022

Toronto Lunar New Year celebrations slated to welcome the Year of the Tiger

By AHMED DIRIE | Beach Metro News | January 31, 2022

As the Lunar New Year approaches and the year of the Metal Ox ends, countries and people around the world welcome the year of the Water Tiger.

City of Toronto proclaims February as Black History Month and celebrates with virtual programs and events

Tomorrow, the Mayor will proclaim February as Black History Month in Toronto, recognizing the history, heritage and contributions of African-Canadians. The Toronto Sign at Nathan Phillips Square will also be lit red, black and green to mark the first day of the month.

City of Toronto launches new 311 Toronto mobile app

Today, the Mayor announced the launch of a new mobile app for 311 Toronto, making it easier and more convenient for residents, businesses and visitors to connect with 311 Toronto – anywhere, anytime on any smart device.

Team Toronto hosting super supportive and accessible COVID-19 vaccination clinic on January 31

Team Toronto will host a super supportive and accessible COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Monday, January 31 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the City of Toronto vaccination clinic in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W. The clinic is part of Team Toronto’s ongoing efforts to reduce barriers to vaccination and ensure that all populations, especially those who are most vulnerable, have every opportunity available to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

City of Toronto soars up the ranks in MovieMaker’s “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2022”

Today, the City of Toronto announced that Toronto is among the top places to live and work in the film industry, according to MovieMaker magazine. Ranked number two on MovieMaker’s list of the “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2022,” Toronto moved up 10 spots on the list since last year – a leap that is more than double that of its closest competitor.

City of Toronto to distribute COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits to community-based child care providers

The City of Toronto is working with the Province of Ontario to distribute rapid antigen tests to licensed child care programs in the community for use where a staff member, child care provider or child in care is showing symptoms of COVID-19.

City of Toronto continues to support in-person learning for students and education staff

Following this week’s provincial announcements, Team Toronto and Toronto Public Health (TPH) continue to support schools and school boards, as students return to in-person learning on Monday, January 17. In-person learning is essential for the mental and physical well-being of students.