John Tory

• 5 Toronto councillors call for end to ‘violence and extreme show of force’ in encampment clearings

  "You are only moving people experiencing homelessness from parks to laneways, under bridges or into another park," the letter to Toronto Mayor John Tory said.

  Canada

  Jul 23
• City of Toronto staff support push to rename Dundas Street due to namesake’s connection to slavery

  The recommendation follows a petition that was signed by over 14,000 people calling for Dundas Street to be changed amid anti-racism protests in Toronto and around the world.

  Canada

  Jun 28
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• Toronto mayor defends homeless encampment clearing amid criticism

  Tory says the large police presence and private security was necessary to keep city workers safe as they tried to persuade about 20 people to leave the park and move to a shelter.

  Canada

  Jun 23
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• City announces plans for park in downtown Toronto as part of new development

  "We clearly need more greenspace and outdoor areas for people to exercise, enjoy and explore."

  Canada

  May 14
• City of Toronto launches dog waste pilot project

  If the first phase of the new project is deemed successful, the next phase will see 30 bins for another three months followed by 100 bins for another six months.

  Canada

  May 4
• COVID-19: Painted physical distancing circles to return to Trinity Bellwoods Park

  The painted circles the City used to promote social distancing will return to Toronto's Trinity Bellwoods Park this spring.

  Health

  Apr 23
• John Tory vows to honour Toronto van attack victims every year to keep memories alive

  "We cannot and we will not forget the memory of those who were taken from us," Mayor John Tory said on Friday.

  Crime

  Apr 23
• COVID-19: Toronto lagging behind province when it comes to vaccinating those 80 or older

  Toronto Public Health says that as of Monday morning, 55.6 per cent of the city's residents in that age group had received at least one shot, with nine per cent fully vaccinated.

  Health

  Mar 30
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• Toronto to open 3 more mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics by April 5

  Mayor John Tory says that the Malvern Community Recreation Centre and the Mitchell Field Community Centre will begin COVID-19 vaccinations on March 29.

  Health

  Mar 15
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• Coronavirus: Mayor Tory defends Toronto move to grey zone amid calls for red zone

  Both Toronto and Peel Region will stay in the grey lockdown level for at least two weeks and there will be continual reassessments of the status.

  Health

  Mar 5