City of Toronto observes first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today, Mayor John Tory proclaimed September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the city of Toronto, a day to recognize the ongoing trauma caused by residential and day schools, and to remember those who were lost, their families and survivors. It is also an opportunity to commit to the process of reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Toronto and across Canada.
City of Toronto #Vax25 highlights vaccine clinics in all 25 city wards this Saturday
Today, Mayor John Tory announced the launch of #Vax25, a COVID-19 vaccination push to promote vaccine clinics in each of the City of Toronto's 25 wards on Saturday, October 2.
WOMEN PAINT RIVERSIDE FULLY TRANSFORMS EAST END LANEWAY
Women and gender marginalized artists come together to revitalize a Riverside laneway with 21 bright, new, interconnected murals that reflect our deep connection to water, and to our communities.
Blocked into her East York driveway dozens of times, woman says she's tired of city inaction
Local councillor agrees no parking sign could be misleading
Michael Smee, CBC News | September 20, 2021
An East York woman says her driveway is often blocked in by parked cars because of a misleading no parking sign — which the city has been slow to fix.
Toronto school boards and schools can gradually return extra-curricular activities with updated guidance from Toronto Public Health
September 20, 2021
On September 8, Toronto Public Health (TPH) recommended that schools and school boards gradually return extra-curricular activities, field trips and high contact sports with mixed cohorts for the start of the school year when school routines are established.
Registration opening soon for City of Toronto fall recreation programming
Today, Mayor John Tory announced that registration for City of Toronto fall recreation programs opens on September 25 and 28. This fall marks the return of regular recreation programming for the City of Toronto, where COVID-19 has impacted programming since March 2020. The City is Toronto’s largest provider of recreation programs for people of all ages, skill levels and interests.
City of Toronto supporting vaccination certificates with educational approach
On September 14, the Ontario government released regulations and guidance for businesses and organizations in implementing proof of vaccination requirements for their customers, effective September 22. Businesses and organizations will be responsible for ensuring they meet the provincial requirements for proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
City of Toronto and partners announce expansion of screen industry workforce development training programs for diverse youth
Today, Mayor John Tory and program partners announced the expansion of screen industry education and training programs for under-represented communities, targeting participants who are Black, Indigenous and people of colour. These programs aim to increase and diversify the industry’s workforce, to respond to expanding infrastructure needs and market demand for global storytelling.
City of Toronto continuing to take action to reduce speeding and improve road safety as students return to school
The City of Toronto continues to take action through its Vision Zero Road Safety Plan to protect the safety and wellbeing of all students heading back to school this week.
