Global News At 5:30 Toronto

• ‘It’s a bit ridiculous’: Toronto man frustrated after EV charging plans shut down

  Mark Bishop spent a year and half working with the city to get permission to build a parking pad on his property to accommodate an EV charger. The city ultimately said no.

  Environment

  Sep 22, 2023
  
• Expansion of Toronto’s EV charging network looks to public input

  There are about 1,800 public charging stations in the city of Toronto, not nearly enough for the expected demand as drivers shift away from fossil fuels.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2023
  
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• Mayor Chow: Overhaul of Toronto city services to begin within weeks

  "I've long believed we have to deliver fast, responsive and effective services. I think there is room for improvement," said Mayor Chow.

  Politics

  Sep 13, 2023
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• No new money for asylum seekers after Toronto mayor meets refugees minister

  Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, met with Mayor Olivia Chow in her city hall office for a little over an hour on Tuesday.

  Politics

  Sep 12, 2023
• Toronto mayor’s office scrambles to enact refugee policy passed months ago

  Before Chow arrived at city hall, Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, announced the city's position regarding asylum seekers would be to refer them to the federal government.

  Politics

  Sep 8, 2023
• Humber students are updating Toronto City Hall’s massive scale model

  Students have been updating a massive scale model of the city that was originally built in 1989 and they're using new technology to do it.

  Features

  Aug 3, 2023
• Toronto attempts to reel in noisy Yonge-Dundas Square buskers

  Busking in Toronto requires a permit and even those don't cover amplified noise. Now Toronto is hoping to get compliance in Dundas Square through new signage.

  Politics

  Aug 1, 2023
• Appeal for donations for asylum seekers housed in Toronto churches

  Two churches housing refugees who had been living on the street are approaching capacity. volunteers are appealing for clothing and toiletries.

  Politics

  Jul 21, 2023
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• City called out for poor condition of fountain in Toronto tourist hub

  The current state of a piece of fine public art is drawing the wrong kind of attention over the amount of garbage and vandalism since the water was shut off.

  Politics

  Jul 17, 2023
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• Family, friends mourn loss of Scarborough paramedic

  The family of a Scarborough paramedic who is presumed to have drowned recently is reflecting on his life and commitment to helping others.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2023