Charter section to be key in Toronto court battle over council cut
The battle, slated for Monday and Tuesday, pits the city against the province over legislation that slashed the number of councillor seats to 25 from 47. Continue reading
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Mayor John Tory, city council members commemorate 75th anniversary of D-Day in Toronto
Toronto mayor and council were joined by members of the Consular Corps and the Canadian Armed Forces to honour those who fought in the Battle of Normandy. Continue reading
Premier Ford speaks to Global News, weighs in on taxes, program cuts, abortion and being booed
Premier Doug Ford sat down with Global News for a one-on-one interview in which he spoke about a range of issues, including his government’s offer to large municipalities and school boards across the province to help audit their finances. Continue reading
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Toronto city council to consider Ontario government’s subway plan — but with caveats
After the Doug Ford government recently unveiled a $28.5-billion plan to reshape transit in the GTA, Toronto city council has been searching for its next steps. Continue reading
Toronto councillor John Filion says shots were fired into his car, home
In a statement, Filion said several bullets were shot into his parked car and another bullet went into a wall in his home. Continue reading
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Ontario government floats major changes to several Toronto transit projects
Toronto city council is set to vote on Wednesday on whether to spend $2 million towards hiring additional staff and obtaining third-party advice as negotiations continue with the province. Continue reading
Toronto city council approves 2019 budget, 2.55% property tax hike
City staff say residents who have a home assessed on average at $665,605 will pay $104 more than 2018 in property taxes. Continue reading
Toronto city council to consider ban on General Motors vehicles
With General Motors standing firm on its decision to close its Oshawa plant, Toronto city council will consider a ban on GM vehicles at its meeting next week. 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
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