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“One Year to Go” to the Ontario Summer Games  
Mayor’s Message  
Service Review Program  
See what Toronto designers have in store  
Rabindranath Maharaj wins 2011 Toronto Book Award  
Toronto: then and now   
Favourite city feature, favourite city service  

Let’s beat the flu  
Are you prepared for the flu this year? One way to beat the flu is to get your flu shot early. . . .

Improving your health one step at a time  
What can you do anywhere at any time to help improve your health? Walk. More than half of the adults living in Toronto are not . . .

Warden Hilltop Community Centre  
The new Warden Hilltop Community Centre will soon be certified as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver building, featuring a . . .

Toronto Business Incubator Program  
The City of Toronto's Business Incubation Program works collaboratively with organizations that provide a continuum of programs, services and . . .

12 questions on the Emerald Ash Borer  
What is the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)? How did the beetle get here? When did it get here? How bad is the infestation now? . . .

Ripley’s Aquarium to open in 2013  
Toronto recently took a big step closer to getting its first major new tourist attraction since 1993 . . .

Paramedics honoured for bravery  
Seven paramedics with the City of Toronto's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were honoured at the annual gala dinner . . .

Community safety a ‘hot’ priority for Toronto firefighters  
This year firefighters used the week of June 11 to 19 to teach school children and their families about how to stay safe from preventable . . .

Youth volunteers bring music to our ears  
About 50 residents, family members, volunteers and staff enjoyed a free concert by the newly formed Carefree Lodge Youth Council . . .

What’s new at the Toronto Zoo?  
Did you know it is estimated that there are only 25,000 polar bears left in the wild? The Toronto Zoo partners with Polar Bear International . . .

2011 Toronto Urban Design Awards announced  
The City of Toronto holds Urban Design Awards every other year to acknowledge the significant contribution that architects, landscape architects . . .

Because you care about Toronto Parks 

Kicking garbage to the curb — correctly  
Here's how the City would like you to set out your various containers/bags for collection. Each container must be about half . . .

WINTER — it’s coming and the City is ready  
Although it's not winter just yet, we know that it won't be long before the snow starts to fly. And when that happens, it can affect . . .

Top tips from Toronto Water – Fall 2011  
With fall here, our thoughts turn to the beautiful colours of the trees and, of course, raking leaves. Consider adding a few other items to your fall "to-do" list . . .

Construction started on Spadina subway extension  
The Toronto Transit Commission officially launched the first Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) on the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension on June 17 . . .

City taking steps to keep traffic moving  
With the city growing and more and more cars on its streets, traffic congestion is a major challenge. Moving goods and people safely and efficiently . . .

Just say NO… to drugs down the drain   
Antibiotics. Ibuprofen. Acetaminophen. These are common medications that help treat various ailments, but can become harmful if they end up in places . . .

Sherbourne Common — the waterfront’s latest jewel  
Sherbourne Common, a unique park that seamlessly blends art and innovation . . .

Trails in the city  
The Natural Environment Trails Program is an innovative, community-based City of Toronto program that works to improve the long-term sustainability of recreational . . .

Electricity use and Time–of–Use rates  
Electricity prices are guided by Time-of-Use rates (TOU), which vary based on when electricity is used. This includes by time of day, day of week . . .

Toronto Urban Farm providing food to Black Creek Pioneer Village  
Located in one of Toronto's priority neighbourhoods, the Toronto Urban Farm is an innovative community . . .

A message from Toronto’s ombudsman  
Every day, residents call City of Toronto staff with questions about city services. That's not a bad thing. It's a recognition that . . .

The Zoo for many years to come  
Recently, City Council adopted a recommendation authorizing the City Manager to consider other models of operation for the Toronto Zoo . . .