Winter in Toronto is cold and snowy. That’s why the City of Toronto is ready with a snow clearing plan. We all have a role in keeping streets and sidewalks safe. Here is what you need to know this winter.
2. Patrol the streets - We patrol the roads and monitor weather conditions.
3. Anti-ice - Salt brine is sprayed on expressways, hills and bridges.
This campaign runs from Tuesday December 3 until Tuesday December 31 at midnight
East End Arts is the east end’s local arts service organization, a non-profit community arts organization that serves East Toronto. We provide inclusive arts programming and events to our local communities, including neighbourhoods like Old East York, Danforth Village, The Beaches and East China Town! We also provide professional development opportunities to emerging and established artists and arts organizations. We love the arts, and we work hard to strengthen the arts in our community, which is why we need your help this winter season to help us launch into 2020 for our best year yet!
At its meeting on December 6, 2019, the Budget Committee established two subcommittees to hear public deputations on the 2020 Capital and Operating Budgets at City Hall, North York Civic Centre, Scarborough Civic Centre and Etobicoke Civic Centre on January 20 and 21, 2020:
2019.BU12.5 - Budget Subcommittees and Public Presentations on the 2020 Budget
Registration for City of Toronto winter swim and skate programs and March Break camps will take place on Saturday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 10. The City is Toronto is the largest provider of safe, fun and high-quality recreation programs for people of all ages, skill levels and interests, with more than one million recreation program hours offered annually.
The City of Toronto is developing a Digital Infrastructure Plan to help guide decisions on how Toronto will evaluate and regulate digital technologies and data use for City services and other proposals.
Digital technologies – including "smart city technologies" – are bringing Toronto new benefits and ways of working to create an efficient, connected community. They are also associated with a number of broader public issues including privacy, transparency, accountability, public ownership, equity and protection of the public interest.
Join Councillor Fletcher for some festive fun at the Annual Tree Lightings in East York!
Dieppe Park Tree Lighting Tuesday, December 3rd from 5:30-6:30 pm There will be free hot chocolate, a performance by the Diefenbaker Public School Choir, Santa and the skating trail will also be open for the season!
East York Civic Centre Tree Lighting Thursday, December 5th from 5:30-6:30 pm
Councillor Paula Fletcher's motion addressing the problem of ads promoting vaping products on City property, was passed by Council today.
City staff wrote a report to the Government and Licensing Committee earlier this year detailing the health concerns associated with vaping, which include:
The Santa Claus Parade is Sunday, November 17th starting at 12:30 pm. The Bloor Viaduct will be closed on Sunday from 7 am to 2:30 pm as it will be used for the parade this year. Plan your route ahead and have fun!
City Road Closure Information:
This event will involve full and rolling road closures on Sunday, November 17 starting as early as 7 a.m. until as late as 6 p.m. to accommodate this event. Major roads impacted include:
November 9, 2019 CBC News
Leslieville residents protested outside their apartment building on Saturday, saying they are being forced out so the landlord can renovate and jack up rent.
It's known as "renoviction," and one Toronto councillor says it's time to change the rules to stop landlords from getting away with it.
"It's terrifying as a tenant," said Coun. Paula Fletcher, who joined the protesters outside 245 Logan Avenue in Toronto's east end.
The City of Toronto is inviting all members of the Danforth community to participate in a public consultation as a part of the Danforth Avenue Complete Street and Planning Study.
The first meeting was held November 6th and included a brief presentation about the study followed by interactive group discussion. Feedback from the first community will help shape the scope of the study. You can download that presentation by clicking here.
