News and Updates

Winterlicious starts Friday January 25

Tomorrow is the first day of Winterlicious presented by American Express. Today the City of Toronto released statistics from the latest Ipsos Reid survey results indicating that the program is a boon for business and more popular than ever with diners and restaurants.

"This year we are anticipating that over 500,000 meals will be served during Winterlicious and Summerlicious, putting $24 million directly into the city's restaurant industry," said Mayor Ford. "The 'Licious events are fantastic, with most restaurants seeing nearly a 30 per cent increase in customers and revenue."

Statutory public meeting of draft city-wide zoning bylaw

Zoning affects every property in the city. The zoning bylaw regulates the use of land and buildings as well as their height, size, and location. With 43 different zoning bylaws inherited from the six pre-amalgamation municipalities, the City of Toronto is now in the final stages of a multi-year harmonization process.

A statutory open house will be held February 6, where everyone is welcome to attend to provide final comments on the draft bylaw and hear a presentation by staff.

Recruitment for Citizen Appointments - Build Toronto Board of Directors

Build Toronto Board of Directors

The City of Toronto invites you to contribute your knowledge, skills and experience to the City by serving on the Board of Directors of Build Toronto Inc.

Build Toronto Inc. was established by City Council in October 2008 under the authority of the City of Toronto Act, Ontario Regulation 609/06.

Build Toronto is incorporated under the Ontario Business Corporations Act, with the City of Toronto as its sole shareholder.

January 25 to February 7 - Winterlicious

Winterlicious 2013 is Toronto's biggest winter culinary celebration to date. Discover unique culinary events and 191 exciting local restaurants offering prix fixe menus.

Tickets for these mouth-watering foodie adventures go on sale December 13, 2012. Contact each event producer directly to purchase tickets.

Book your prix fixe restaurant reservation starting January 10, 2013 for seatings between January 25 to February 7.

February 16 - Yes In My Back Yard Festival

The YIMBY! Festival provides a social space for people and groups involved in grassroots, locally-driven community development to gather, exchange ideas and strategies to effect change, and imagine their future city. It's a chance to celebrate achievements and identify new challenges and opportunities, in an atmosphere focused on listening, learning and engaging.

City of Toronto launching public consultation on casinos

The City of Toronto has launched a website as the start of public consultation on the possible establishment of a casino in Toronto. Community open houses for public consultation will start the second week of January.

The website, which includes the consultation plan and links to background reports, and will provide opportunities to comment in January, is available at http://www.toronto.ca/casinoconsultation.

Toronto Animal Services presents the 12 Strays of Christmas

Today is the first day of the 12 Strays of Christmas - an animal adoption event the City of Toronto's Animal Services is presenting to heighten awareness of the adoptable animals available in its shelters. These strays, and many others, are all currently available for adoption at one of Toronto's four shelters located across the city, as well as at adoption partner locations.

2013 City Budget – Public Hearings

A Staff Recommended 2013 budget and plan are now being considered by the Budget Committee for recommendation to the Executive Committee and then to City Council.

The Operating Budget determines what programs and services the City will offer and the Capital Budget and Plan provides funding for the facilities and infrastructure required to deliver those services.

Beach Mirror: Councillors reflect on two years into term, share accomplishments and goals for next two years

by Joanna Lavoie

It’s been an eventful last two years for east Toronto councillors Mary-Margaret McMahon and Paula Fletcher.

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Fletcher, who will mark 10 years as a councillor in 2013, sits on the board of Bridgepoint Health and several local BIAs and community centres among other groups. She’s also on the Toronto Board of Health, is a member of the city’s economic development committee and has recently been appointed as the vice-chair for Toronto and East York Community Council.

December 9 - 20th Anniversary Riverdale Share Concert

TICKETS NOW ON SALE

TICKETS $20 including all service charges

Please note that all tickets are General Admission

The Big Carrot - 348 Danforth Ave

It's My Party - 423 Danforth Ave

Treasure Island Toys - 581 Danforth Ave

Your online ticket purchase option is:

Ticketmaster or 1-855-985-500