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Read More »Ford government commits to 95-year lease for private spa at Ontario Place
The company behind a controversial waterpark and spa that’s set to take over a major portion of Ontario Place has signed a 95-year lease with the province of Ontario — a long-term contract that the company argues is necessary in order to recoup its multi-million-dollar investment. Global News has learned …
Read More »Toronto staff report recommends warming centres open at -5 C instead of -15 C – Toronto
A City of Toronto staff report going before committee next week is proposing to revise the criteria for activating warming centres during the winter season. The report recommends updating the threshold for opening warming centres from -15 C to -5 C or when Environment Canada issues freezing rain, snow squall, …
Read More »Toronto city council moves to double the number of speed cameras – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto city council unanimously approved a motion this week to “dramatically expand” the number of speed cameras in the city. A statement Friday from Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie’s office said she led city council this week in moving to double the number …
Read More »Toronto council to meet for first time since John Tory resigned, confirm mayor race dates – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 29, 2023 6:12 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto city council is set to meet today for the first time since former mayor John Tory resigned. Tory stepped down last month after revealing he had an “inappropriate affair” with …
Read More »Councillor Brad Bradford announces he’s running for Toronto mayor – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Another city councillor — Brad Bradford — has announced he’s tossing his name in for Toronto’s mayoral race. “I’m running to be a strong mayor of action for Toronto — delivering results to make the city safer, make life more affordable, and make …
Read More »Officials bury rising costs of Ontario Line, cite concern about ‘further public discussion’
As work begins to build the Ford government’s signature Ontario Line through Toronto, government officials appear to be burying the escalating cost of the subway project to avoid a public debate about the money. Government documents obtained by Global News show that information about the project’s rising costs was labelled …
Read More »Councillor Josh Matlow confirms he’s running for Toronto mayor – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size City councillor Josh Matlow says he’s tossing his name in the race for Toronto mayor. Matlow issued a statement Tuesday morning saying he will run for the city’s top job and create a “City Works Fund to fix our city.” “My first …
Read More »Ontario cities, police forces ban TikTok on devices while others consider the move
TORONTO — Cities and police services across Ontario say they are following the federal government’s lead in banning TikTok from work and government-owned devices, while others consider such bans, as privacy watchdogs assess the video-sharing platform for threats. The City of Toronto says it has not decided whether to restrict …
Read More »Incoming Toronto mayor has large mandate, opportunity for new directions after Tory
TORONTO — The surprise resignation of Toronto Mayor John Tory has put the city’s future in flux while presenting an opportunity to move matters of pressing public interest in a new direction, political observers said Saturday as they processed the abrupt departure. The mayor who presided over two relatively scandal-free …
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