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Get on the voter’s list!  
Are you on the Voters’ List? It’s important that you are, as it makes voting fast and easy. Getting on the list is as simple as 1, 2, 3: . . .

Election Accessibility Initiatives   
The 2010 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan supports and strengthens the City’s commitment to the needs of persons with disabilities: . . .

New voting identification (ID) requirements  
There are new identification requirements for this election. You are required to show ID to be added to the Voters’ List or to receive a ballot. . . .

A youth’s perspective on the election  
This fall’s municipal election is a great opportunity for youth, like you and I, to give our opinion about how the city that we call home is run. . . .

Important election calendar dates
October 4 Voter Information Cards mailed
October 5, 6 & 7 . . .

Welcome Policy — Easier access to free recreation programs  
The City has made it easier for residents to enroll in its Welcome Policy program and to access free recreation programs. . . .

Regent Park Employment Services  
The City’s Employment and Social Services (TESS) division is working directly in communities across the city to deliver a wide range of programs . . .

Newcomers gain experience in child care  
Many newcomers to Canada obtained meaningful employment with the help of the work experience they gained in City of Toronto-operated child . . .

Full-Day Kindergarten and Child Care in Toronto  
School is now in for many four and five-year-olds in Toronto. They are attending full-day kindergarten for the first time this September, as part of the . . .

Can you make room for a cat?  
“The cat population is a major problem in Toronto,” says Mary Lou Leiher. “So cat lovers, we’ve got the pet for you. Male or female - any age, colour or personality . . .

York Woods Library becomes new Arts Hub  
Mayor David Miller joined members of the Jane-Finch arts community earlier this summer to celebrate the opening of the Arts Hub located at the York Woods . . .

East Side Players Community Theatre Company   
For 35 years, East Side Players has produced award-winning live theatre at the City-owned Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre. Located at . . .

Toronto Challenge  
Inspiring! 76-year-old Gary Waller (above) who was the oldest participant in the MonsterMortgage.ca 5k run crosses the finish line at the Toronto . . .

Student Volunteering  
Another school year is upon us and with it a reminder that all Ontario students have a requirement to complete 40 hours of community involvement in order . . .

Independent Bookstores
Discover your independents!
CBA Independents' Day is October 16, 2010. . . .

Toronto Public Library card: access to more than books
"Everything you never expected in a library card"
Think the library is only about books? In fact, your library card gives you free access to a whole world of . . .

Steps to help you prevent basement flooding  
Toronto’s sewer system is designed to handle most storms. However, owing to climate change, storms are getting more frequent and severe. As a result . . .

Construction season in the city  
This summer has been a very busy one for road construction. In 2010, the City is spending more than $205 million to improve the quality of Toronto’s . . .

Sharrow markings help cars and bikes share
the road  
Improving cycling conditions makes it easier and safer for cyclists and drivers. The City is introducing new pavement markings to help cyclists and motorists . . .

New Waterfront parks now open  
Canada’s Sugar Beach
Located south of Queens Quay just east of the foot of Lower Jarvis Street, Canada’s Sugar Beach . . .

And the winner is... Sherbourne Common  
In the last issue of Our Toronto, we told you about Waterfront Toronto teaming up with the news site Torontoist.com to hold a contest to rename . . .

Next TTC streetcar arrival time just a text message away  
TTC customers can now send an SMS (Short Message Service) text message to the TTC for a specific streetcar stop and receive a real-time reply stating the . . .

Closing Time — pool rules for the end of
the season  
If you own a swimming pool, hot tub or spa, you have a responsibility and legal obligation to safely maintain and operate it — even when you use a professional . . .

Rain is Mother Nature’s gift   
In a large city like Toronto, rainwater often has no place to be absorbed, so it makes its way into the nearest storm sewer, picking up grease, garbage . . .

Converting biogas to natural gas  
The City is going to turn Green Bin organics into fuel to operate Toronto’s solid waste collection trucks. A pilot program aims to convert the biogas produced . . .

Thanks, but no tanks  
We all want to recycle what we can, but some items just don’t belong in the Blue Bin. Propane tanks or canisters of any size - small camping canisters, and small . . .

News for developers -Toronto greens
development  
On January 31, 2010, the Toronto Green Standard and the Green Roof bylaw came into effect. Both are aimed at greening future buildings in the city. The Green . . .

Retire your two-stroke engines at Canadian Tire  
Turn in old gas-powered lawn equipment for a $25 Canadian Tire bonus card. The City and Canadian Tire are encouraging all Torontonians to help . . .

Toronto’s Ombudsman – the office of last resort  
Toronto’s first Ombudsman is an independent officer of City Council who advocates for fairness, and investigates complaints about the administration of the City . . .

New online licence and permit web tools  
The City’s Municipal Licensing and Standards division has launched three web applications aimed at improving customer service: Online application for A-Frame . . .