News and Updates

City of Toronto working with community and social services to help residents during the COVID-19 pandemic

News Release

March 20, 2020

City of Toronto working with community and social services to help residents during the COVID-19 pandemic

This afternoon, Mayor John Tory and City of Toronto officials announced actions the municipal government is taking to help essential service workers with child care options; vulnerable residents such as seniors; people affected by untreated trauma, mental health and addictions; people in need of housing supports and emergency food access; and people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Tory announces 60-day grace period for City of Toronto payments for residents and businesses

Today, Mayor John Tory announced a 60-day grace period for City of Toronto property tax, water and solid waste utility bill payments for all residents and businesses.

The immediate extension is part of the City's ongoing efforts, led by the Mayor, to protect Toronto's economic success in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Tory is focused on making sure we do everything possible as a municipal government to make everyday life easier for Toronto residents now during this incredibly difficult time.

Coronavirus Update March 19, 2020

Dear Friends,

I am reaching out again to provide a new update on the COVID-19 situation. I have heard from many of you with your questions and concerns. I know how difficult this is and I am following developments very closely. We're almost at the end of the first week in an unprecedented situation.

Today I had a call with our MPP Peter Tabuns, MP Julie Dabrusin and Trustee Jennifer Story where we discussed how we're handling things in Toronto-Danforth. I am also checking in on our more vulnerable residents.

Toronto Police Service announce changes to on-street parking enforcement

Broadcast time: 16:47 Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Parking Enforcement 416-808-6600

The Toronto Police Service has been working closely with our City of Toronto Emergency Management partners in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. We have been taking advice from public health officials and making decisions that balance our need to provide community safety with maintaining the health and safety of our members.

City of Toronto shelters strengthen response to COVID-19

News Release             

March 17, 2020

City of Toronto shelters strengthen response to COVID-19

This afternoon, Mary-Anne Bédard, General Manager of the City’s Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA), announced the City is strengthening prevention and response to COVID-19 in our emergency shelter system. There are currently no cases of COVID-19 in Toronto’s shelter system.

March 13th, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

I want to ensure you are receiving up to date information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in the City of Toronto. I know many of you are concerned, so I will be updating you regularly.

Please monitor the Toronto Public Health website at toronto.ca/coronavirus for the latest information, resources and facts.

Current Situation

Toronto Public Health (TPH) is monitoring 41 positive cases of the novel coronavirus: COVID-19 in Toronto. To date, there have been four other confirmed cases reported in Toronto. All four of these people have since recovered from their illness. TPH continues to work with our provincial and federal health colleagues along with airports in response to this situation. At this time the virus is not circulating locally, however given the global circumstances, TPH is actively working with City and health partners to plan for the potential of local spread.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - March 11, 2020

As of March 11, 2020, Toronto Public Health (TPH) is monitoring 18 positive cases of the novel coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) in Toronto. To date, there have been four other confirmed cases reported in Toronto, all of whom have recovered from their illness. TPH continues to work with our provincial and federal health colleagues along with airports in response to this situation. At this time the virus is not circulating locally, however given the global circumstances, TPH is actively working with City and health partners to plan for the potential of local spread.

Toronto Police Services taking parking complaints online

Toronto Police Service is taking parking complaints online. Now, members of the public can go online, report their parking complaint and get the assistance they need without having to place a telephone call to Toronto Police. Moving to an online parking complaint process is a better business delivery model and is in line with the ongoing implementation of the Service’s modernization plan.

Free Tax Clinic at the Ralph Thornton Centre March 25th to May 2nd

The Ralph Thornton Centre is hosting a free tax clinic from Wednesday, March 25th until Saturday, May 2nd, 2020.

Hour of operation are: Wednesdays 5:00-9:00 pm Thursdays 5:00-9:00 pm Fridays 12:00-8:00 pm Saturdays 11:00 am-4:00 pm

By Appointment Only. Call reception to book 416-392-6810

Tax services are available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese.

Clean Toronto Together 2020

This April, join over 200,000 residents, students, businesses, organizations and community groups who come together for the annual city-wide cleanup of public spaces. Groups and individuals can register a cleanup on the following dates:

• Community Cleanup Days: Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26
• Corporate 20-Minute Makeover: Friday, April 24
• School Cleanup Days: Friday, April 24 or Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day)