News and Updates

Remembrance Week Proclaimed in Toronto

Today, Mayor John Tory proclaimed November 5 to 11 as Remembrance Week in Toronto. Remembrance Week is a time when Torontonians can reflect on those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and honour all Canadians who have fought and continue to fight for peace.

This year, Remembrance Day commemorations will be held virtually in keeping with public health advice against in-person gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Toronto encourages the public to observe this year’s Remembrance Day commemorations virtually at home or at work. The City will ensure appropriate respect and honour is paid by placing wreaths at the City’s cenotaphs on behalf of various organizations.

City of Toronto facilities supporting COVID-19 response

City of Toronto libraries, recreation centres, parks and other facilities continue to be vital in the City’s response to COVID-19. These important places have been the frontline of supporting Torontonians, ensuring access to information, providing for food security and facilitating access to health care.

Throughout spring, summer and now as colder weather rolls in, parks are a place to relax more safely, get fresh air and exercise. Now, schools across Toronto are using more than 220 City parks for outdoor learning. Teachers and students are able to use these spaces for physical education, lessons that would traditionally be in-class and socially distanced recess. Parks also remain open to the public during school hours and available for permitted and program uses at night and on weekends.

East Toronto Health Partners to offer seven pop-up COVID-19 testing sites in East Toronto to improve access to community testing

Temporary sites break down barriers to testing while providing an integrated system of care during the pandemic

(Nov. 2, 2020) Toronto — East Toronto Health Partners (ETHP), an Ontario Health Team

East York Hall of Fame applauds the City of Toronto’s recognition proclaiming today John Candy Day

East York, ON – The East York Hall of Fame is applauding Mayor John Tory and the City of Toronto’s decision to proclaim today – John Candy Day.

 

70 years ago, today, John Candy was born in Newmarket, Ontario, but spent

City Council moves to rapidly build new affordable and supportive homes for Toronto’s most vulnerable with $203 million federal investment

Following this week's announcement from the Government of Canada that the City of Toronto will receive $203.3 million through the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI), today City Council approved Mayor John Tory's motion directing staff to take the next steps to plan and implement the work needed to move forward.

The RHI is delivering $1 billion in grant funding nationally to rapidly create new affordable rental housing in response to the urgent housing needs of vulnerable and marginalized individuals. Specifically, the RHI aims to support: women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, young adults, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, people dealing with mental health and addiction issues, veterans, LGBTQ2+, racialized groups, Black Canadians, recent immigrants or refugees, and homeless people or those at risk of homelessness.

Join us to wish the Port Lands Bridge 'Bon Voyage!'

Waterfront Toronto is pleased to invite you to a virtual watch party as the first of four new bridges sails from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia bound for Toronto’s Port Lands.

The new bridge will connect downtown Toronto to the future Villiers Island that is being created as part of a $1.25-billion flood protection project in Toronto’s Port Lands.

The first of these bridges is starting its journey to Toronto later today!

City of Toronto launches MoveTO action plan to help manage congestion and build a more resilient and safer transportation system

Today, Mayor John Tory launched MoveTO – a City staff action plan to help manage congestion and build a more resilient, modern and safe transportation system.

The plan, which will be considered at the Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting on Thursday, November 5, proposes five key measures that will help make the City’s transportation system more resilient in response to the effects of COVID-19 on Toronto’s overall transportation network.

City Council approves extended winter patio program for curbside cafes and expanded private patios

Toronto City Council has unanimously approved Mayor John Tory’s key item that will extend its winter patio program to provide more outdoor dining options to support local restaurants this winter and into the spring.

Provincial orders currently prohibit indoor dining in Toronto and restaurants need flexibility to find expanded outdoor dining spaces that are safe and meet important accessibility requirements.

City of Toronto marks milestone in delivery of first modular, supportive housing

Mayor John Tory was joined today by the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development; Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão (Ward 9 Davenport) and Councillor Gary Crawford (Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest) to mark a key milestone in the delivery of the City’s first modular housing building. At the 11 Macey Ave. site, the modular homes are being installed this week by crane, bringing the project a significant step closer to occupancy, which is anticipated to take place next month.

City of Toronto update on COVID-19 - October 21, 2020

The City of Toronto continues to respond to COVID-19. Today, Mayor John Tory and Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa provided an update on the City’s measures to combat the resurgence of the virus in Toronto.

There are 25,278 cases of COVID-19 in the city, an increase of 346 new cases today. There are 128 people hospitalized. In total, 21,256 people have recovered from COVID-19. To date, there have been 1,338 COVID-19 deaths in Toronto. Case status data can be found on the City’s reporting platform: www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-latest-city-of-toronto-news/covid-19-status-of-cases-in-toronto/.