As of 12:01 am on Saturday March, 24 the City of Toronto will be in a legal lockout position, and CUPE 79 will be in a legal strike position.
In the event of a labour disruption, the City announced its contingency plan the facilities and services affected. For extensive and up-to-date information about services, please visit http://www.toronto.ca/labourdisruption/index.htm
Last fall City Council decided unanimously to have Waterfront Toronto lead a process to determine if the development of the entire Port Lands could be accelerated. The second round of public consultation is beginning now and I am encouraging your continued participation.
Information Open House 9:30 am to 3:30 pm - Saturday, March 31 Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street
This summer the City of Toronto is proud to host the 2012 Ontario Summer Games from August 16-19. We will be welcoming 3,300 athletes, coaches, managers and officials from throughout the Province, along with their families and friends.
More than 1,000 volunteers will be required to assist with the Games. Volunteers are needed for the opening ceremonies and throughout the weekend. Volunteering will be a great way to support young athletes from across Ontario, and make sure this event is a success.
Welcome back from March Break! We've all been hard at work at City Hall and in the community and I'm excited to share some updates with you:
Registration for City of Toronto recreation programs for spring and summer 2012 begins Wednesday March 7 for general programs, spring skating and swimming lessons, and summer camps.
How to register: Online: 7 a.m. to midnight. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/torontofun.
Touch Tone: 7 a.m. to midnight. Call 416-338-0000 and follow the voice prompts.
Social Housing - Not for Sale
March 1, 2012. 7-10 PM at Edward Day Gallery
952 Queen Street West
Presented by the Toronto Social Action Coalition
The Toronto Community Housing Corporation wants to sell over 700 houses and displace thousands of tenants from their homes and neighbourhoods. In Toronto, over 80,000 people are already waiting for affordable housing and many more struggle with homelessness, poverty and unemployment. This evening will bring together City Councillors, thought leaders, and activists to discuss the importance of affordable housing. The path to a strong and thriving Toronto, and the fight to save Toronto's social housing. All are welcome.
Council Highlights City Council meetings of February 6 and 7, and February 8, 2012
Special meeting on transit. Toronto City Council affirmed its support for a light rail transit (LRT) priority plan for Toronto, consistent with the Metrolinx plan of 2010. Immediate priorities are construction of the Finch West LRT from the Spadina Subway extension to Humber College; the Eglinton Crosstown LRT from Jane Street to Kennedy Station; and the Scarborough Rapid Transit conversion to LRT from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue - with an extension to the Malvern Town Centre as funds become available. Council directed the City Manager to establish an expert advisory panel regarding transit on Sheppard Avenue. The panel will consider questions raised by Council and report back by March 21. In addition, Council authorized the Toronto Transit Commission to enter into discussions with Metrolinx to study the future feasibility of five other transit projects.
