Toronto COuncil

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Toronto city council scraps proposal to keep warming spaces open around the clock until April

  Toronto city council has voted to scrap a proposal to keep its warming centres open around the clock until mid-April.

  Canada

  Feb 8
• Calls grow to declare Toronto homelessness a public health crisis after extreme cold

  Most of Ontario was under extreme cold warnings late last week, with frigid temperatures presenting greater risks for those without proper shelter.

  Health

  Feb 5
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• Majority of Toronto council condemns new strong mayor powers for John Tory

  In a defiant letter, 15 of the city's 25 councillors said Toronto "should be governed by majority rule" and that any changes should come from local representatives.

  Politics

  Dec 6, 2022
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• Toronto city councillor Cynthia Lai has died, re-election campaign says

  Lai represented the people of Ward 23, Scarborough North, and was seeking to secure the seat again in Monday's municipal election.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2022