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• Longtime Toronto city councillor Mike Layton will not seek re-election

  In an interview with Global News, the University-Rosedale councillor confirmed his decision to step aside at the end of his term this fall.

  Politics

  Jul 27
  
• Toronto updating bylaws to improve interactions with city wildlife

  The results of a review of city bylaws will be presented at July’s meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee.

  Canada

  Jun 22
  
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• John Tory registers to run for 3rd term as Toronto mayor in October election

  Toronto Mayor John Tory has officially registered to run for a third term in the city's upcoming election in October.

  Politics

  May 2
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• Toronto considers increasing taxi fares to combat gas costs

  A report, set to go before the city's general government and licensing committee on April 29, recommends increasing the base cost of a Toronto taxi ride by one dollar.

  Consumer

  Apr 25
• Toronto city council approves installation of 25 more speed cameras

  In a news release issued Thursday, City officials said one additional camera will be placed in each of the city's 25 wards and are expected to be operational this year. 

  Canada

  Feb 3
• Toronto city council’s review of paramedic staffing is dead on arrival

  Toronto city council says staffing issues with Toronto Paramedics will not be examined further.

  Politics

  Feb 2
• Delivery robot company temporarily pulls devices off Toronto sidewalks as City considers ban

  Toronto's city council will vote next week on whether to ban devices that run on anything but muscle power from bike lanes, sidewalks and pedestrian ways.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2021
• Toronto city council adopts policy requiring some new developments to include affordable housing

  The Inclusionary Zoning plan will make it mandatory for certain new developments to include affordable ownership and rental housing options beginning next year.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2021
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• Supreme Court of Canada to rule on Ontario’s move to slash Toronto city council

  The Supreme Court of Canada decision is set to be delivered roughly a year before Ontario's next municipal vote.

  Politics

  Sep 30, 2021
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• Reaction to Toronto city council’s decision to oust ‘Dundas’ name

  Toronto city council has voted to rename Dundas Street, as well as other civic assets tied to the name.

  Politics

  Jul 15, 2021