Drake’s Grammy wish granted: CN Tower and Toronto sign to be lit gold
When asked backstage if he had anything else to say, the Toronto rapper had a pointed message for the mayor of Toronto, John Tory. Continue reading
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Toronto council approves plan to build up to 3,700 affordable rental units on City-owned lands
City staff have identified 11 sites of surplus land across Toronto as locations for additional affordable housing units to be built. Continue reading
Affordable housing in Toronto the focus of executive committee meeting
The main issue on the executive committee agenda is the “Housing Now” initiative which focuses on affordable housing. Continue reading
TTC board approves 10-cent fare increase as part of 2019 budget; city council to review request
On Friday, the TTC released its 2019 Budget recommending the increase for tokens and PRESTO card taps from $3 to $3.10. Continue reading
Mayor Tory unveils plan to speed up completion of downtown relief line
Last fall, the Ontario government gave the City of Toronto and Metrolinx the green light to move ahead with the downtown relief line following an environmental assessment. Continue reading
‘She was wonderful’: Friends hold vigil for Toronto woman who died in donation bin
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
Papineau died Tuesday morning when she became trapped inside the clothing donation bin located behind a building near Bloor Street West and Dovercourt Road. Continue reading
TTC’s hop-on, hop-off transfer drew 3.4M rides in first 4 months of operation
The initiative, which started on Aug. 26, allows transit riders using their Presto card to board another TTC vehicle within a two-hour time frame without charge. Continue reading
Mayor Tory says Netflix considering creating Toronto production hub
“I have a very high level of confidence, without betraying confidences that aren’t yet concrete, that they’re going to.” Continue reading
Toronto police to launch rush hour blitz on vehicles blocking lanes
Mayor John Tory said he hopes police will be “relentless” in their enforcement. Continue reading
Calling populism ‘dangerous’ and ‘divisive,’ Toronto Mayor John Tory says he may seek third term
In a year-end interview with Global News, Mayor John Tory discusses the recent municipal election, his relationship with Premier Doug Ford, and the response to violent crime in Toronto. Continue reading