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TTC Board approves tentative deal with CUPE Local 5089 workers

TTC Board approved a recommendation on a tentative collective agreement with CUPE Local 5089, and authorized release of its confidential details once both sides ratify it. The board discussed the item behind closed doors, so the public record does not show the agreement's terms.

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housing

Property Standards panel to decide appeal on 852-854 Broadview Avenue

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development

Preservation Board is asked to consider heritage designation for 19 Don Ridge Drive

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housing

Property Standards panel is asked to decide appeal of 85 Silver Birch Avenue order

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development

Preservation Board is asked to weigh heritage designation of 70 Gerrard Street East

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housing

Property Standards Panel to decide appeal of 80 Wellesley Street East order

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Toronto news

Nov 8

Mayor Olivia Chow joined a City Hall ceremony at Nathan Phillips Square that marked Indigenous veterans' military service with a sacred fire and traditional teachings, reports Toronto Today.

Toronto Today

Nov 7

Mayor Olivia Chow's municipal election victory drew more than 532,000 votes, a total described as the highest any single politician has earned in Canadian history, reports Now Toronto.

Now Toronto

Nov 6

Mayor Olivia Chow pushed for a renewed funding deal with the province, but Premier Doug Ford and Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy ruled out new talks on such an agreement, report Global News and CityNews Toronto.

Global News, CityNews Toronto

Nov 6

Mayor Olivia Chow pledged, as a first order of business after being reelected, to bring back a notable housing initiative from the previous term in office, reports The Trillium.

The Trillium

Nov 3

Mayor Olivia Chow won re-election, defeating Councillor Brad Bradford by a wide margin across most of the city, reports Spacing.

Spacing

Oct 30

Mayor Olivia Chow was re-elected with the most votes of any mayor in Toronto's history, winning the majority of the city's 25 wards, report Now Toronto and The Trillium.

Now Toronto, The Trillium

Oct 29

Days after Mayor Olivia Chow's re-election win, a prominent figure in Toronto's art world spoke about ways the city could back the arts sector, reports Now Toronto.

Now Toronto

Oct 29

A City of Toronto traffic agent died after being struck by a dump truck while on duty near Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard, Mayor Olivia Chow said, report Global News and the Toronto Sun.

Global News, Toronto Sun

From council's accounts

Rachel Chernos Lin

Councillor, Ward 15 · X · Nov 12

Stay protected from the flu and other respiratory illnesses this winter! Vaccination helps protect against serious illnesses and reduces the spread of respiratory viruses. Find a participating pharmacy offering free vaccines near you at https://t.co/hunbJg7ooZ @TOPublicHealth… Show more

James Pasternak

Councillor, Ward 6 · X · Nov 12

This week's town hall regarding the proposed shelter at 1220 Wilson Avenue, hosted by MP @Roman_Baber, brought community members together to discuss the proposal, raise concerns, and ask questions about its potential impact on the surrounding neighbourhood. Community engagement… Show more

Anthony Perruzza

Councillor, Ward 7 · X · Nov 12

Yesterday, I had the honour of attending the Remembrance Day ceremony at Joseph Bannon Park, hosted by the Emery Village BIA. It was an opportunity for our community to come together to honour and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.… Show more

Jon Burnside

Councillor, Ward 16 · X · Nov 11

Today I attended a moving Remembrance Day service at @LOCAL353- joining others remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom as well as those who continue to serve and sacrifice today. #DVE #Ward16 https://t.co/wbZNTAQZll

Michael Thompson

Councillor, Ward 21 · X · Nov 11

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Ihor Wons, a cherished former member of my team who dedicated 18 years of exceptional service to my office and the residents of Scarborough Centre. Ihor was more than a dedicated public servant. He was a trusted colleague, a valued friend,… Show more

Brad Bradford

Councillor, Ward 19 · X · Nov 11

Lest we forget. Thank you to everyone who came out today in Beaches—East York to pause and honour those who have served. We will remember them. https://t.co/hjnq9SYhxC

Neethan Shan

Councillor, Ward 25 · X · Nov 11

Remembrance Day reminds us of our shared responsibility to work towards a world rooted in peace, compassion, and understanding. Today, I also visited the Scarborough War Memorial Cenotaph to pay my respects to our veterans and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.… Show more

Paul Ainslie

Councillor, Ward 24 · X · Nov 11

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. we remember. Observe a moment of silence, wear a poppy, or attend a Remembrance Day ceremony in honour of the fallen. Learn more: https://t.co/CIadeUKngc #TorontoRemembers #lestweforget https://t.co/sD5LRAqlnN

Josh Matlow

Councillor, Ward 12 · X · Nov 11

Today, like every year on November 11th, we commemorate Remembrance Day. I’m grateful for the freedom and democracy we have due to the bravery and sacrifices of our veterans. May we all live in peace. #LestWeForget https://t.co/ua0WjvpUxI

Paula Fletcher

Councillor, Ward 14 · X · Nov 6

🗞 This week: my first update since the election began. Read it 👇 https://t.co/7EjwCXLVpV

development

Preservation Board is asked to recommend designating 66 Gerrard Street East

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money

CreateTO is asked to decide on its 2027 operating budget

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housing

Panel is asked to hear an appeal of a property standards order at 45 Major Street

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development

Preservation Board is asked to recommend designating 106 Beverley Street

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money

Board is asked to decide on the 2027 operating budget

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housing

Property standards panel to decide appeal of order for 421 Grace Street

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development

Preservation Board to decide on heritage designation for 8 Arnold Avenue

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Scarborough panel to decide appeal of property order at 1 Rannock Street

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housing

CreateTO board is asked to hear an update on Dunn House supportive housing expansion

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democracy

Nominating panel to pick Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal candidates to interview

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Sign committee to decide appeal over two signs at 207 Queens Quay West

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safety

Tribunal to decide on appeal of dangerous dog order

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transit

Parking board is asked to award a winter maintenance contract

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environment

Toronto Atmospheric Fund is asked to approve six grants worth $729,881

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housing

Property Standards Panel to decide appeal over 2 Lyall Avenue order

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safety

Tribunal to decide whether to hear appeal of June 10 dangerous dog order

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development

Preservation Board asked to weigh in on 1337 Queen Street West tower

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Property Standards appeal for 1825 Finch Avenue West

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Toronto Investment Board considers recommending two infrastructure investment managers for the Real Assets fund

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environment

Zoo Board is asked to hear strategic initiatives update

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democracy

Nominating panel is asked to pick candidates to interview for tribunal

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accessibility

Parking Authority is asked to review an accessibility strategy

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Meeting recap

Council authorizes staff spending during recess and approves housing density rules for Mount Dennis station

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housing

CreateTO board to hear update on Build Canada Homes portfolio

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democracy

Exhibition Place is asked to review strategic plan for 2027-2031

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city services

City Council to decide whether The 519 can offer legal advice to 2SLGBTQ+ clients

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environment

Atmospheric Fund board to decide on buying out two energy projects

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Road construction on Keele south of Sheppard; motion for better project management and resident communication

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housing

Property Standards Panel to decide appeal of 1650 Bathurst Street order

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safety

Property Standards appeal for 90 York Gate Boulevard awaits panel hearing

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City council asked to endorse chief medical officers' position on social media and children's health

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City Council to consider nominal lease for Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre at community centre in Scarborough

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money

Toronto Zoo Board is asked to approve 2027 operating budget

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labour

Council approves urgent motion for partnership with Jay's Foundation to establish Jay's Care Academy

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development

CreateTO board asked to direct redevelopment work at 770 Don Mills Road

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transit

TTC must reinstate eight workers and revise drug-testing policy after arbitrator rules random testing unlawful

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accessibility

City to Study Which Services Can Be Offered in French, and Survey French-Language Access Costs

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city services

Quick-serve restaurants must provide on-site waste receptacles for customers, staff directed to study enforcement options

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safety

Toronto Parking Authority board is asked to add $1,931,635 for security cameras

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30 Furrow Lane property standards appeal heard by Etobicoke York panel

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housing

Panel is asked to hear an appeal of a 13 West Lynn Avenue property order

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City Council to consider Emancipation Day recognition and Black Liberation flag raising

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Road construction on Keele south of Sheppard deferred pending staff clarification

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development

Sign Variance Committee is asked to decide a sign appeal at 2075 Bayview Avenue

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money

Exhibition Place board to decide on $20.075 million capital budget for 2027

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Yorkville Avenue closure for Toronto International Film Festival expansion; Rogers seeks longer permit

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transit

Traffic signal at Pharmacy Avenue and Stamford Square South to address speeding and pedestrian safety

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435 Yonge Street appeal of property standards order to be heard

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City staff respond to council demand for ward-based maintenance teams; report outlines operational challenges and proposes further study

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money

Board is asked to approve $2,236,385 more for WSP asset management work

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democracy

Toronto's push for constitutional protection from Queen's Park stalls at the last Executive Committee of the term

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development

Sign Variance Committee is asked to decide four variances for 25 The West Mall sign

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housing

Panel is asked to decide an appeal over a Keele Street property order

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democracy

TO Live board: city staff to brief public on open director positions

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environment

City continues consulting Indigenous communities on Lower Don parkland name, reporting back after term ends

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money

Board is asked to decide on a revised procurement policy

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1233 Yonge Street appeals property standards order

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transit

Rusholme Road permit parking hours extended; visitor parking and alternate-side requirements changed

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housing

Property Standards Panel is asked to hear an appeal on 35 Confederation Drive

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Exploring partnership with Jay's Foundation for Jay's Care Academy

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money

Toronto Zoo board to decide on capital budget

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Appeal of a property standards order for 1233 Yonge Street

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development

Sign committee to decide on tall electronic sign at 24 Jefferson Avenue

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transit

Guildwood Parkway traffic changes proposed near Sir Wilfrid Laurier school, pending Council approval

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environment

City extends Parkrun Canada agreement for free Saturday morning runs on Martin Goodman Trail

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Section 45 funds for public art mural along Kingston Road in Cliffside; staff recommendation

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housing

Panel to decide appeal of 6 Elmview Avenue property order

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money

Exhibition Place board to decide on 2027 budget with no spending increase

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Urgent motion on Saint Baptist Marcus Square and Grange Precinct real estate strategy

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transit

TTC lost its random drug-testing case; the board's response was decided behind closed doors

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transit

Parking authority board is asked to review 2027 budget

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housing

Scarborough panel is asked to decide an appeal of a 15 Torrance Road order

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City council approves BTS Boulevard street signage to mark K-pop group's visit

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development

39 Wynford Drive heritage designation deferred to next term; separate motion on Ontario Heritage Act time limits passed

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city services

Toronto Water to Replace 27-Year-Old Billing System with Modern Platform by 2031

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Staff to report further on Canada Post's community mailbox conversion timeline and city impacts

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safety

Appeal of a property standards order for 351 The West Mall

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money

TO Live provides Q3 update on capital projects at Meridian Arts Centre, St. Lawrence Centre, and Meridian Hall

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housing

Property Standards Panel is asked to hear appeal of 30 Senlac Road order

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transit

Speed humps approved for Dingwall Avenue between Pape and Carlaw

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democracy

Changes to Little Jamaica and Upper Village Business Improvement Area board composition; targeted outreach to increase diverse representation

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environment

Committee moves to explore cleaner power options for street food vendors

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money

Toronto Investment Board seeks to endorse a global equity strategy and approve manager search engagement

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development

6278 Kingston Road heritage designation deferred until next term

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housing

Panel to decide appeal of property standards order at 1123 Lansdowne Avenue

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transit

City Council to consider replacing two pedestrian refuge islands with traffic signals on Sheppard Avenue East

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housing

Board is asked to approve $1.1M for a housing technology fund

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development

TO Live asked to approve a new executive compensation policy

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transit

Traffic calming measures approved for Northumberland Street between Ossington and Westmoreland

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housing

Panel is asked to decide an appeal of a property order at 17 Flintwick Drive

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money

City Council backs investigation into banning algorithmic price targeting at grocery stores

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city services

City staff asked to explore partnerships for a new Filipino community centre in Scarborough

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transit

City Council considers traffic signal installation at Midland Avenue and Kilcullen Castle Gate

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housing

Panel is asked to hear appeal of property order at 657 Balliol Street

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environment

City awards $92.5-million contract to replace Jane Street Bridge as part of flood mitigation

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development

Sign variance committee to hear application for electronic ground sign at 3474 Kingston Road

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transit

TTC board to consider declaring Spadina Road entrance building surplus and approving new station entrance at Bloor and Spadina

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democracy

Executive Committee approves changes to Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre board makeup

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transit

Toronto Parking Authority board to decide on a consulting contract for surface lots

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development

7 Meadowcrest Road heritage designation deferred to next term

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housing

Property Standards Panel is asked to decide an appeal at 175 Bamburgh Circle

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democracy

Toronto joins Association francophone des Municipalités de l'Ontario as individual member through 2027

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money

TO Live seeks authorization to apply for federal arts and wage-subsidy grants

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housing

Panel is asked to hear an appeal of an order at 100 Rowena Drive

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transit

Toronto and East York Council Re-opens Dufferin Park Avenue Parking Rules to Fix Accessible Permit Problem

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environment

City Council to consider Class 4 Noise Area classification for 1891 Eglinton Avenue East to permit mixed-use development

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city services

Cybersecurity Audit of Toronto Public Library: Assessment of Network, Systems and Physical Security

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housing

Scarborough panel asked to hear appeal of 3434 Eglinton Avenue East order

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labour

Toronto Parking Authority board is asked to approve a tentative union contract

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development

City seeks to formally designate the Hamilton Residence as heritage property under Ontario law

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transit

Exhibition Place seeks board approval for parking rate increases of $2 daily starting January 2027, with further $1 increases annually through 2030

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housing

Panel to decide appeal of property standards order at 65 Thorncliffe Park Drive

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development

TO Live board to consider new executive compensation policy

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environment

Council backs seasonal recreation facility activations with pickleball courts and camp programming

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safety

Council backs faster restoration of crosswalks and bike lane markings after utility cuts; hires 34 inspectors

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city services

City Council considers sole-source contract with Kemira for iron salts at wastewater plants, worth up to $44.2 million over five years

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housing

Property standards panel is asked to decide an appeal at 1 Rannock Street

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development

Executive Committee backed improvements to Old City Hall as a filming location; sent to council for approval

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labour

TTC adopts confidential collective bargaining and labour actions behind closed doors

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labour

City Staff Overtime and Sick Leave Rose 20-23 Percent in Two Years; Auditor Wants Focused Review

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development

18 Great Oak Drive heritage designation approved; Moore Farmhouse from 1842 now protected

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transit

Lighter traffic calming measures on Lightbourn and Chandos avenues in a residential neighbourhood

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money

Toronto Parking Authority to decide on 2027 operating plan

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housing

Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal to hear appeal of dog order for Sarah D'Amico

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development

Executive committee explores transferring Nathan Phillips Square Spirit Garden to Indigenous non-profit

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money

Toronto Investment Board to review second-quarter performance of city pension and long-term funds

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environment

Staff to review ice quality standards for city outdoor skating trails; establish permit system

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transit

Council asked to approve operational closure of Morrish Road at Highway 2A/Military Trail

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housing

Property Standards appeal for 4 Hill Heights Road

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