Global News At 5:30 Toronto

• Toronto city councillor calls for personal electric vehicle charging strategy

  Diane Saxe has a motion before the infrastructure and environment committee, asking staff to come up with a plan to address the need for more expansion to EV charging stations.

  Politics

  Jan 26
  
• Mayor Tory points to challenges ahead for Toronto in 2023

  John Tory is in his third and final term as Toronto's mayor. As he enters 2023, he's in a race against time to deliver on his priorities, such as expanding housing.

  Politics

  Dec 26, 2022
  
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• Toronto mayor to ramp up pressure for mental health supports after TTC killing

  Toronto's mayor has been making increasingly public calls on the federal and provincial governments to invest more in mental health and addiction supports.

  Politics

  Dec 16, 2022
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• Metrolinx plans to chop down historic Osgoode Hall trees, skipping review

  Metrolinx has indicated that it plans to remove five trees from the corner of the historic Osgoode Hall grounds as early as Dec. 5.

  Politics

  Nov 22, 2022
• Toronto warns more funding needed to support city’s shelter system

  The city said its shelter system is currently housing 1,600 more people a night than it did at this time last year, with the figure now around 8,200 people a night.

  Politics

  Nov 7, 2022
• Need for Toronto construction project coordination, safety guidelines ‘pretty urgent’

  'It's particularly treacherous for people who bike,' says Alison Stewart of Cycle Toronto of current construction, 'it's the same issue for people that walk or take transit.'

  Politics

  Nov 4, 2022
• Toronto council’s need to focus on expanding cycling networks and safety

  Global News spoke with an advocate, infrastructure expert and legal defender on what the city's next leaders should focus on when it comes to prioritising safe, active transport.

  Politics

  Oct 21, 2022
• Has Toronto’s election focused enough on homelessness?

  In Toronto Centre, where some some of the city's biggest homeless encampments are found, nine candidates are running to be the ward's new councillor.

  Politics

  Oct 20, 2022
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• Spadina-Fort York candidates get do-over following Toronto election turmoil

  As the municipal election looms, seven of Toronto's council races are wide open with an incumbent not in the running, including Spadina-Fort York.

  Politics

  Oct 19, 2022
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• Toronto council battle for Willowdale defined by fight over supportive housing site

  The program is among the city's plans to respond to a housing crisis and provide affordable housing units to residents experiencing homelessness.

  Politics

  Oct 18, 2022