Toronto COuncil

• Sidelined TDSB chair wins Scarborough byelection, returns to Toronto council

  Unofficial results from the City of Toronto show Neethan Shan won the Scarborough-Rouge Park byelection to replace Jennifer McKelvie, who is now the Liberal MP for Ajax.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2025
  
• Toronto to fund more summer programs for youth aimed at violence prevention

  Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says the city's summer safety plan will focus on violence prevention measures through programs that help youth build skills and secure jobs.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2025
  
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• Pedestrian bridge to Toronto Islands would come with hefty price tag: report

  For years, people have been pushing for a fixed link option for people to get to the Toronto Islands but a tunnel or bridge would cost tens of millions of dollars.

  Canada

  May 7, 2025
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• It could become easier to drink alcohol in Toronto parks. Here’s what’s changing

  The City of Toronto looks set to expand and make permanent its alcohol in parks pilot. A new, full-time plan will allow drinking in at least one park in every council ward.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2024
• Toronto council approves pilot project to allow alcohol consumption in 27 parks

  The pilot project will run from Aug. 2 to Oct. 9, and allow those 19 and older to drink alcohol at 27 selected parks across the city.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023
• Toronto’s new mayor prepares to tackle old problems

  The lingering issue of budget shortfalls and acts of violence will be among the first items Olivia Chow will need to tackle when she’s sworn in Wednesday.

  Politics

  Jul 11, 2023
• Toronto businesses, councillors, candidates call for CafeTO overhaul

  Business owners say the city's process to make the CafeTO program was needlessly complicated, ultimately resulting in poor execution and lost revenue.

  Politics

  Jun 15, 2023
• City of Toronto to address flooding in Riverdale Park West

  Flooding caused by an overflowing pond at a popular Toronto park is leading to soggy walks and concerns over mobility requirements for park-goers.

  Politics

  Apr 19, 2023
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• Long-time city councillor Anthony Perruzza running in Toronto’s mayoral race

  In a press release, Perruzza's team confirmed he had registered at City Hall to run on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2023
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• Black History Month: Representation on Toronto city council growing

  For Black History Month Global News asked recently elected Toronto city councillors Amber Morley, Chris Moise, and Jamaal Myers to reflect on their paths to victory.

  Politics

  Feb 28, 2023