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The City publishes an e-newsletter called Toronto City Update. This newsletter focuses on the latest services, innovations and accomplishments in Canada's largest city and sixth largest government. It is distributed to interested members of the public, stakeholders, City Councillors and staff on a regular basis.

If you would like to add your name to the distribution list, e-mail torontocityupdate@toronto.ca

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* * Meet your Mayor
Mayor David Miller will be visiting various communities and would like to meet you. Everyone is welcome to attend the Meet your Mayor events that have been organized by the City and its community partners. Refreshments will be served.
A great city needs more great people!
As part of Toronto's ongoing commitment to civic participation, the City is seeking residents who are at least 18 years of age to serve on boards and committees.
Help ‘Green’ the Future of Lawn and Garden Care
February 8, 2010: Join us to share your thoughts on how we can reduce the harmful greenhouse gas and smog-causing emissions caused by older small-engine equipment, i.e. leaf and snow blowers, chainsaws, lawnmowers, trimmers and concrete saws. More details.

Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge - Environmental Assessment
The City of Toronto, Waterfront Secretariat has completed a study to determine the preferred option and preliminary design details for a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the rail way corridor west of Fort York. The project will commemorate the Bi-Centennial of the War of 1812. Construction is anticipated in time for bicentennial celebrations in 2012.
toronto.ca re:Brand
We're in the process of rebranding the City of Toronto's website. Our refreshed home page is only a starting point. Tell us what you think of toronto.ca and how we can make the website better for you.

Proposed New Processing Facility for Mixed Waste
The City of Toronto is pursuing a number of waste diversion initiatives including the need to build a residential mixed waste processing facility. A number of sites and technologies for processing residential mixed waste have been evaluated and the preferred site for this proposed facility is City of Toronto owned land, adjacent to the Green Lane Landfill located in Southwold Township (near St. Thomas, Ontario). Learn more ...

Help Build Toronto's Energy Action Plan
Toronto is at an energy crossroads. Our goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050. In order to reach this aggressive target, we need your help. On October 14, join us to create a more sustainable future. Learn where we are and share your thoughts on how we can conserve energy and protect our environment. More details.
Sewage Pumping Stations' Upgrades & Rehabilitation Project
Project overview - Toronto Water is undertaking a project to rehabilitate and upgrade six major sewage pumping stations (SPS) servicing the City of Toronto.
Future of the Gardiner East
Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto are considering the removal, replacement or improvement of the Gardiner Expressway from around Jarvis Street to just east of the Don Valley Parkway. Please see the project website to learn more and provide feedback.
MTI Chamber Upgrades
Eleven chambers along the Mid Toronto Interceptor sewage collection system will be upgraded and automated in 2009. Instrumentation located both underground and in above-ground panels will be installed, repaired or replaced. Construction crews will typically be on-site most days in compliance with noise by-laws and sites will be cleared nightly; some traffic lane modifications will be necessary. Find out more about the Construction Schedule.
Transit City Projects
The Toronto Transit City Light Rail Plan is an exciting initiative that will significantly enhance transit and transportation across Toronto. Learn More.
Transit City Project – Don Mills - Preliminary Planning for a Transit Project Assessment Study
For information and updates on the Don Mills Transit Study and to find out how you can be kept up to date, please see our website.
Transit City Project - Sheppard Avenue East Light Rail Transit (LRT) Class Environmental Assessment Study
The City of Toronto and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) are examining ways to significantly improve transit service on Sheppard Avenue East between Don Mills Subway Station and Morningside Avenue, and potentially as far east as Meadowvale Road.
Transit City Project – Waterfront West Streetcars Environmental Assessment
The TTC is proposing two studies to evaluate potential transit expansions in the Western Waterfront. Studies will investigate the following expansions: 1) Exhibition Place to Dufferin Street and 2) Dufferin Street to the Roncesvalles Avenue and Queen Street West intersection.
Transit City Project – Proposed Extension of the Scarborough Rapid Transit
The City of Toronto and the Toronto Transit Commission are assessing ways to significantly improve the transit service to the north and east of the Scarborough City Centre.
Transit Project – Kingston Road/Danforth Avenue: Preliminary Planning for a Transit Project Assessment Study
The City of Toronto and the TTC are proceeding with a study to identify potential transit improvements along the Kingston Road Corridor. The study will investigate how to best improve transit service along Kingston Road between Victoria Park and Eglinton Avenue East. It will also look at ways of integrating existing streetcar service along Kingston Road with other transit services in the area.
Transit Project – The St. Clair Avenue West Transit Improvement Project
The St. Clair Avenue West Transit Improvement Project consists of the construction of a dedicated right-of-way for streetcars that will improve transit frequency and reliability, along with urban design enhancements and public art along sections of the road. The first phase of the project is the reconstruction and revitalization of St. Clair Avenue West from Yonge Street to Vaughan Road. Learn more...
McNicoll Avenue Reconstruction Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
The City of Toronto is undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the reconstruction and widening of McNicoll Avenue from 130 m west of Victoria Park Avenue to Highway 404.
The Don River and Central Waterfront Project
The City has launched a project to improve water quality in the Lower Don River and the Inner Harbour. The management of stormwater and combined sewer overflows, determining necessary infrastructure improvements and planning for anticipated growth are all key aspects of the study. Wade into the discussion.
Canada-wide handgun ban
Toronto Mayor David Miller has launched a campaign to have handguns banned in Canada. The campaign's centre-piece is an online petition which will enable Canadians from coast to coast to coast to join the call for a Canada-wide handgun ban.
Waterfront Community Improvement Plans (CIP's)
Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) enable municipalities to provide financial incentives to property owners to support the improvement and rehabilitation of their areas. The City is preparing CIPs to support economic development in the Waterfront and the South of Eastern Employment District. Public consultation is an important part of this initiative.
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Scarborough Waterfront CSO and Stormwater Outfall Control Study
The City of Toronto has initiated a Municipal Class EA study to identify the methods for controlling nine CSO and stormwater outfalls discharging into the Scarborough waterfront.
City Council approves plan for two new organic processing facilities within Toronto
Due to strong participation in the Green Bin Program and the plan to expand this organics collection program to more users, City Council, at its June 2007 meeting, approved building and siting two new facilities to process Green Bin organic material. Each facility will be capable of processing 55,000 tonnes of organic material bringing the City’s processing capacity within city borders up to 110,000 tonnes a year. Find out more about the process, including the study, reports and public consultation that led to this decision.
TAP into TO
Toronto wants the world to discover all our city has to offer. And how better to do that than by putting the world in touch with the people who know and love Toronto the best - the people who live here.
Statutory public notices
The City is required to give notice to the public of intent to pass by-laws, for a number of actions and to provide other information.

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