The report notes that –per dollar spent- LRT systems emit less than half the greenhouse gases of subways. And because LRT systems are cheaper and faster to build, more can be built, reaching more people and therefore getting more cars
Council approved the termination of the City's Personal Vehicle Tax (PVT) effective January 1, 2011. All vehicle plate validation holders who live in the City of Toronto and have birthdays from January 1, 2011 onward will not have to pay the PVT. Those with birthdays in 2010 prior to January 1, 2011 will still be required to pay the PVT. Vehicle owners who purchased a two-year renewal in 2010 will receive a refund for the 2011 year.
FROG (Friends of Greenwood Park) would like to see you all at:
Another rink side campfire Sunday morning December 19th, 11-12:30. Enjoy a skate, hot chocolate, marshmallows and perhaps a special visitor...
Outdoor rinks are now open, and will remain open during the holidays. Please note that some rinks will have limited hours on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1. For information on the rink closest to you, please refer to the City's Website or call 311.
Earlier this week, Jimmie Simpon Recreation Centre was temporarily closed due to a malfunctioning fire alarm system. The issue has now been resolved and the centre has reopened. The pool at Jimmie Simpson will remain closed until tomorrow, Saturday December 18.
Throughout the holiday season, friends and family gather to celebrate and be closer to one another. At this time of year, it's also important to consider the animals living temporarily at local shelters. They too are looking for a warm and cozy place to call home.
This holiday season, the City of Toronto's Animal Services is featuring the "12 Strays of Christmas" in an effort to increase awareness of the adoptable
Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin released his latest special report on the G20 security regulation on Tuesday, December 7th. He reports on his investigation into the origin and subsequent communication by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services of Regulation 233/10, passed by the province prior to the June 26 – 27 G20 summit meeting in Toronto.
The City Clerk’s Office has launched a new website that provides easier access to City Council meetings, agendas and minutes. The newly designed site features an easy-to-use meeting schedule, a list of Council committees (including real-time meeting updates, staff contacts and membership), enhanced search capability, detailed item views, and map views of agendas. You can
Join your neighbours and friends at this year's Riverdale Share Concert Saturday, December 11th with shows at 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Avenue.
Now in its 19th year, the Riverdale Share Concert is a diverse holiday celebration held every December. Residents, students, businesses, volunteers, community leaders, and performers pool their resources and talent and gather under one roof to celebrate their spirit of community and raise money for families in crisis.
Come celebrate the opening of skating season at Greenwood Park around the rinkside campfire. There will be marshmallows and hot chocolate!
Saturday December 4th, 11am-1pm.
