Toronto Politics

• Toronto sees huge revenue jump from parking fees. Here’s how much you paid

  The Toronto Parking Authority is reporting a 20 per cent jump in revenue for 2023 largely due to more people paying for parking, it says.

  Canada

  Apr 25
  
• Toronto hopes new garbage bins will improve on problematic originals

  Toronto is testing out new sidewalk waste bins to address longstanding complaints from residents who have bemoaned the messy and inefficient original designs.

  Politics

  Apr 25
  
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• Toronto unveils new dangerous dog rules. Here’s what to expect

  Owners of dangerous dogs in Toronto will have new rules to follow as the city tightens its leash given multiple attacks in recent years.

  Canada

  Apr 24
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• Ontario transportation minister pitches 24-hour work to speed up Gardiner construction

  Ontario's minister of transportation, who will soon be responsible for the Gardiner Expressway, is calling for 24-hour construction to speed up rehabilitation work on the route.

  Politics

  Apr 19
• Toronto city councillors vote to make alcohol in parks permanent

  On Thursday, Toronto city council voted to make permanent a pilot program that allowed people over the age of 19 to drink in certain parks.

  Politics

  Apr 18
• ‘We screwed up’: Toronto admits major flaws in vacant home tax rollout

  After being inundated with complaints from frustrated residents who received incorrect vacant home tax bills, City of Toronto staff were grilled by councillors.

  Canada

  Apr 18
• TDSB deficit woes continue as provincial government refuses to step in

  The Toronto District School Board has said it is facing a deficit of roughly $26.5 million for the upcoming year, even after some cuts have already been made.

  Education

  Apr 18
• Strike deadline set by TTC union representing hundreds of workers

  Union president Sumit Guleria said that after a difficult bargaining session last week the union voted in favour of setting a strike deadline of April 22 at midnight.

  Canada

  Apr 11
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• Toronto vows to waive vacant home tax late fees after rollout ‘mess’

  Anyone who was wrongly hit with a late fee for failing to submit details under the vacant home tax is being told to ignore the charge as the city grapples with a chaotic rollout.

  Canada

  Apr 5
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• Toronto is pausing its stormwater charge consultations

  The city is pausing consultation meetings while it figures out how the surcharge would align with the city's other ongoing plans.

  Canada

  Apr 3