City of Toronto

• Cherry blossoms at Toronto’s High Park to be blocked off, but park set to stay open this year

  "We want people to enjoy the blossoms virtually and safely, and we still want people to enjoy the park," Mayor John Tory said during a news conference Wednesday afternoon.

  Environment

  Apr 14
• Toronto council unanimously passes motion to condemn anti-Asian racism, moves to advance action plan

  Coun. Cynthia Lai's office says Toronto police have reported anti-Asian hate crimes increased 51 per cent in 2020 from 2019 and are up by 47 per cent so far in 2021 versus 2020.

  Canada

  Apr 8
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• ActiveTO to return summer 2021 including Lake Shore Boulevard West route

  Officials have approved the ActiveTO program for pedestrian and bicycle-friendly activities which will include the popular Lake Shore Boulevard West stretch, on select weekends.

  Canada

  Apr 8
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• Various lane closures to occur on Gardiner Expressway in downtown Toronto

  The first of the closures and lane reductions will begin at 8 p.m. on Monday. All of the work is set to be completed by 5 a.m. on April 12.

  Traffic

  Apr 5
• Toronto launches program to move homeless in encampments into hotel rooms

  The City of Toronto says it is helping people move to the hotel from the homeless encampments at Moss Park, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Alexandra Park, and Lamport Stadium.

  Health

  Mar 17
• City of Toronto staff recommend return of ActiveTO weekend road closures, end of quiet streets program

  ActiveTO was first introduced in May in response to COVID-19 and the push to create more opportunities for people to get exercise while increasing space for physical distancing.

  Traffic

  Mar 16
• Residents given less than 2 days’ notice to vacate Toronto apartments due to ‘serious life safety issues’

  "When fire prevention came on Wednesday morning, they told us that the carbon monoxide detector that we installed likely saved many lives," resident Michael Seater said.

  Canada

  Mar 15
• Ford government ‘trampled’ democracy with mid-election changes, City of Toronto tells top court

  City of Toronto tells the Supreme Court of Canada the Ontario government "trampled on" basic democratic norms when it slashed the size of city council during a municipal election.

  Politics

  Mar 10
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• Toronto fitness trainer appears to continue operating out of garage despite COVID-19 restrictions

  While others in the fitness industry have moved online or have closed temporarily because of restrictions, Larry Track appears to have ignored the rules.

  Health

  Mar 9
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• Toronto forges ahead on East York supportive housing with more consultation after backlash

  “I know people are angry and upset ... but we have to build housing for folks in this city. We have to make it work," Coun. Brad Bradford told Global News.

  Politics

  Mar 2