Mayor John Tory

• City of Toronto unveils 10-year plan for reconciliation with Indigenous peoples

  The City of Toronto has unveiled a proposed 10-year plan for reconciliation with its Indigenous residents.

  Canada

  Mar 23
  
• Nearly 10,000 potholes filled in Toronto so far this year, mayor says

  In a tweet Wednesday afternoon, Mayor John Tory said "with the recent weather," the city is seeing potholes forming.

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  Feb 23
  
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• Toronto declares major snowstorm condition, to begin snow removal operations: Tory

  Speaking at a press conference Monday afternoon, Toronto Mayor John Tory said snowstorm conditions typically last 72 hours, but added that it will "likely" be extended. 

  Weather

  Jan 17
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• Toronto Police Board unanimously approves increased operating budget for 2022

  Interim Police Chief James Ramer made a case for why the service can no longer afford a zero budget increase, after years of finding efficiencies and hiring fewer police officers.

  Crime

  Jan 11
• Toronto city council approves plan to implement vacant home tax

  City officials said the goal of the tax is not to collect revenue, but to create a disincentive for homeowners to keep their homes vacant and in turn increase the housing supply.

  Economy

  Jul 15, 2021
• COVID-19: Toronto working on plan to provide vaccine to people in high-risk workplaces

  John Tory says the city is currently developing the details of the plan, which will involve mobile vaccination units that are already being used in some hot spot neighbourhoods.

  Health

  Apr 5, 2021
• Jane and Finch community calls for end to gun violence after brazen daylight shooting

  'These kids weren't born with guns in their hands, they didn't aspire to be gang leaders.'

  Crime

  Nov 8, 2020
• Over 22K tickets issued by Toronto speed enforcement cameras in 1 month

  There were 2,239 repeat offenders, officials said, including one driver who was issued 12 tickets for speeding at the same location.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2020
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• Toronto mayor says Ottawa’s rushed funding for municipalities is a good ‘down payment’

  "That's better than not doing anything, but it's not what we need," Toronto Mayor John Tory said.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2020
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• Mayor apologizes for ‘mistakes’ made during visit to crowded Toronto park

  "As a leader in this city, I know that I must set a better example going forward," Tory said in a statement Sunday night.

  Canada

  May 24, 2020