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TTC - Transit City  
IT’S a bold and ambitious expansion plan stretching the reach of public transit to every part of the city. It envisions a new light rapid transit (LRT) network . . .

TTC - Trash bins back on platforms  
WASTE and recycling containers made their return to TTC subway platforms after a five-year absence. More than 300 containers were reinstalled in 28 subway . . .

Improving water service  
FOR over a century, Toronto has consistently delivered water and wastewater service. In fact, more than 80 per cent of the pipes in the ground are over 50 years . . .

Flood protection advice  
THE City of Toronto offers financial support and advice to owners of single-family, duplex and triplex homes looking to help protect their dwellings from basement . . .

Change is in the air – environment  
TORONTO is known throughout the world as a leader on climate change and environmental issues. The City has been working closely with residents and . . .

Doing your part to LiveGreen  
TORONTO is taking action on climate change to a whole new level with Live Green Toronto. The City launched Live Green Toronto this year to encourage residents . . .

Target70 waste reduction  
THE City is serious about its commitment to divert 70 per cent of waste from landfill by 2010 and has a plan to get us there – Target70. The plan includes replacing . . .

Gardening tips for the fall  
1. Hill your roses by putting a cone of soil around the base of each rose bush about eight to ten inches up the stem structure. . . .

SafeCitySafer  
COMMUNITY safety is more than the absence of violence. It is about social equity – ensuring that everyone, particularly youth in vulnerable . . .

Handgun ban update  
MAYOR David Miller’s campaign to ban handguns continues to gain momentum as more than 65,000 people have signed a petition addressed to Prime . . .

Responding to emergencies  
WITHIN a three-week period the City responded to two major emergencies – an explosion and fire at a Secord Avenue apartment building on July 20, 2008 . . .

Emergency checklist for residents  
Develop an emergency plan and ensure family members know what to do before, during and after an emergency. Keep emergency numbers handy, including . . .

Access and Privacy  
THE City operates a wide range of services and holds a large variety of information related to these services. Integral to our commitment to openness and . . .

Toronto's world ranking  
THE City of Toronto continues to rack up prestigious awards and international recognition for its programs and services.Whether measuring economic . . .

Civic participation  
THE City is often described as the government closest to the people. From the water you use to make your morning coffee, to the streetlights you rely on . . .

Building a strong Toronto  
APPROVED unanimously by City Council in January 2008, the Agenda for Prosperity: A Prospectus for a Great City is a bold action plan that aims to . . .

Power, money, respect  
THOSE three words sum up the challenge of the City’s inter-governmental relations work. Mayor David Miller promised to make our strong city and economy . . .

PVT in effect  
ON September 1, the City’s new Personal Vehicle Tax (PVT) came into effect. The tax is $60 for a passenger vehicle registered for personal use and $30 for a . . .

Business tax reductions  
CITY Council has approved a long-term plan to spur business competitiveness by reducing property tax rates within the business tax classes. In 2008, Toronto . . .

The Waterfront at the mouth of the Don River  
You might want to wander down to the waterfront to get a ‘before’ picture to compare with an ‘after’ picture a few years from now. The changes promise to be . . .

Healthy babies  
ALL families bringing home a new baby need support. Toronto Public Health helps families through the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children (HBHC) program. . . .

Immunization  
IMMUNIZATION is the best way to protect yourself and your family against many serious diseases such as tetanus, polio, meningitis and whooping cough. . . .