In our coverage
Mayor should retake direct seat on Toronto Police Service Board, signaling accountability for policingCity Council was asked whether the mayor should occupy the seat reserved for the head of council on the Police Services Board starting in 2026. The Police Services Board sets policing priorities and approves the $1.43 billion police budget. The mover argued the mayor's presence would restore direct accountability for policing to the city's elected leader.City accepts $1 million playground donation from L6 Foundation for Balmy Beach ParkToronto City Council voted to accept a $1 million in-kind donation from the L6 Foundation to refurbish the playground at Balmy Beach Park in the Beaches. The foundation will provide construction services, with Parks and Recreation overseeing design review and community consultation. Council authority is required under the City's Donation Policy for gifts exceeding $50,000.City demands province reverse land takeover and restore Toronto Islands controlMayor Chow moved an urgent motion demanding the province repeal Bill 110, return Little Norway Park and the Toronto Islands to the city, and restore Toronto's seat at a tripartite agreement governing Billy Bishop Airport. The motion responds to the federal government's announcement that it will not support the province's proposed expansion of the island airport, following months of public opposition and city staff analysis.amendedCouncil debates Billy Bishop Airport expansion and provincial expropriation threat, defers decision on city responseThe federal government rejected Premier Ford's proposal to expand Billy Bishop Airport and expropriate Toronto waterfront parks, a victory for the city's waterfront advocacy. However, Councillor Matlow moved to continue studying the airport's viability and the city's negotiating position, citing unresolved questions about the facility's future and concerns that the province is excluding Toronto from the conversation. The motion passed, keeping the city engaged but deferring a final position.adoptedCouncil approves naming of 144 Stephenson Avenue Park after Gene DomagalaCity Council approved naming a new park at 144 Stephenson Avenue in the Beaches-East York area after Gene Domagala, a long-time resident and community volunteer. The park signage is funded through a Section 37 community benefit agreement from a nearby development, and the naming follows demonstrated community support.adoptedReclassify Creek Place Laneway as a local road for snow clearing and maintenanceCity Council approved reclassifying Creek Place Laneway in Ward 19 from a private laneway to a local road, making it eligible for winter snow clearing and regular maintenance. Nine properties depend on Creek Place as their only vehicle access. The change responds to a long-standing service gap for a small group of residents in the area.adoptedCity Council approves 863-unit mixed-use development at 1450 and 1500 O'Connor Drive in Regent ParkToronto and East York Community Council approved a mixed-use development in Regent Park with three towers (28, 21, and 14 storeys), 863 residential units, retail, daycare, a new public street, and a public park. The motion passed with staff recommendations on the record.Toronto and East York Community Council report introduction; councillor Prutza requests hold on ward maintenance pilot itemAt the start of the Toronto and East York Community Council report to council, Councillor Prutza moved to hold item CC43.8 (ward-based maintenance team pilot, response to council direction) for further discussion. Councillor Bradford indicated she has questions and the item was placed on hold.adoptedBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport expansion response; federal decision and provincial land claimsCity council received reports analyzing a provincial plan to expand Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from 1.7 million to 10 million passengers annually, which would require expropriation of Toronto Island and Little Norway Park. The federal government announced it will not support the expansion, backing only safety runway work. The reports detail impacts on housing, transportation, waterfront revitalization, and infrastructure. Council debated the city's role in the tripartite agreement governing the airport and the province's Bill 110 expropriation framework, which is not yet in force.amendedBilly Bishop Airport Proposed Expansion: Response to Council Request for Information on Housing and Transportation ImpactsCity staff reported on environmental, transportation, housing, and corporate-ownership impacts of a proposed jet expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport announced by the Toronto Port Authority and Ontario. The report found serious concerns about water quality, air pollution, housing constraints, and hidden corporate beneficiaries. The federal government announced on the day of this council meeting that it would not support the expansion, limiting it to necessary safety measures only.
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- New poll has Chow with 11-point lead over Bradford among decided voters in Toronto
- Coun. Paula Fletcher will not run for re-election in Toronto-Danforth
- Former MP Nate Erskine-Smith to enter Toronto city council race
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