News and Updates

Commemoration of the Danforth Tragedy

The City of Toronto and Danforth community invite all Torontonians to ceremonies on July 21 and 22 remembering those who lost their lives and recognizing those injured during the July 22, 2018 shooting on Danforth Ave.

Both events will be solemn commemorations. Media and the public are asked to respect the privacy of those impacted by the shooting. The City of Toronto Community Safety & Wellbeing Unit, Victim Services Toronto, and St. John’s Ambulance including therapy dogs, will be available for those who require emotional support or resources during the commemorative events.

Public Consulation on Property Standards and Building Maintenance

The City of Toronto is reviewing by-laws and issues related to property standards and building maintenance, and wants to hear from you. Topics to be discussed include a review of the Property Standards By-law, and issues related to apartment building standards, indoor temperatures, rat mitigation, and odour.

 

As part of this review, staff will be holding public and stakeholder meetings to better understand experiences, priorities and concerns on these issues. Feedback will be used to inform reports that will be considered by the Planning and Housing Committee at the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020.

Danforth Avenue Planning & Complete Street Study

Neighbourhood Food Hub Summer Events & Workshops

The Neighbourhood Food Hub at Glen Rhodes United Church (1470 Gerrard St. East) is hosting events and workshops throughout the summer. Visit www.neighbourhoodfoodhub.com for more info.

New Affordable Rental Housing at 685 Queen Street East

At its June 2019 meeting, City Council approved entering into a pre-development agreement with Riverdale Co-operative Houses Inc. ("Riverdale Co-operative") to provide up to $500,000 in section 37 funds to conduct pre-development activities for the purpose of redeveloping Riverdale Co-operative's property located at 685 Queen Street East, adjacent to the 77-79 East Don Roadway and 661-677 Queen Street East site. The intent of the redevelopment is to revitalize the existing nine units and add up to 23 additional, accessible affordable rental units.

DIGITAL TOUR CELEBRATES OUR INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE - DUNDAS + CARLAW: MADE IN TORONTO

June 20, 2019 (Toronto, Ont.) – Heritage Toronto is pleased to announce the launch of our first digital tour, Dundas + Carlaw: Made in Toronto, providing an in-depth exploration of a neighbourhood in transition. Once a manufacturing juggernaut that sent products around the world (and to the top of Mount Everest), this Leslieville neighbourhood is now a rising arts and cultural hub.

Parents want Council today to ensure crossing guards stay at schools where they’re known

By Gary Webb-Proctor, East York Chronicle June 19, 2019

A switch of responsibility for providing school crossing guards from police to the city’s transportation division, coming before Toronto City Council for approval today, should not result in long-serving guards not being guaranteed continued employment or being moved from where they’ve been stationed for years, hundreds of Leslieville parents and Councillor Paula Fletcher say.

Public encouraged to share views about draft policy aimed at increasing Toronto's supply of affordable housing

The City of Toronto is hosting public consultations starting Monday to obtain input on a new policy that would create mixed-income housing by requiring new residential developments to include affordable housing units, also known as inclusionary zoning.

The use of an inclusionary zoning policy creates inclusive communities by providing affordable housing that keeps pace with the growth of new market housing, resulting in neighbourhoods that offer housing options for a range of incomes and households across the city. Inclusionary zoning, one policy solution to help address Toronto's housing needs, is geared to low- and moderate-income households earning roughly between $35,000 and $88,500 a year, depending on household size.

Residents invited to share ideas about electric vehicles in Toronto

The City of Toronto invites Torontonians to share their thoughts about actions that the City can take to support the adoption of electric vehicles in Toronto. Input from the consultation will help inform the development of the City's Electric Mobility Strategy.

The electrification of vehicles is one of the key strategies identified in the City's TransformTO climate action strategy to meet Toronto's target of an 80 per cent reduction in local greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To achieve that target, 100 per cent of vehicles in Toronto must transition to low- or zero-carbon energy by 2050. Vehicles generate about one-third of the total emissions in Toronto today.

Tenants in Toronto's Leslieville fight 'renoviction'

June 10, 2019 By Joanna Lavoie, Toronto.com Like scores of tenants across Toronto, those living at 245 Logan Ave. are feeling the squeeze of gentrification. Back in October, the 20-unit apartment building in Leslieville was sold to 2653526 Ontario Ltd. Since then, the tenants we spoke to allege the new owner offered renters up to $5,000 to leave. The tenants estimate about half