City News

Keeping cool this summer  
Toronto’s beaches just got bluer  
Summer camps across Toronto  
Mayor’s Message  
Customer service and complaint handling  
Favourite City Feature, Favourite City Service  
Toronto: then and now  

Apply online for child care subsidies or space  
The City of Toronto now offers a new and convenient way to apply for a child care fee subsidy or a space in a municipal child care centre . . .

Partnerships help save animals' lives  
Audrey, an adult red-eared slider turtle, was surrendered to Toronto Animal Services, after her owner passed away . . .

Arson prevention for the summer months  
Toronto Fire Services recommends that you take the following actions to prevent arson . . .

Safety tips from the Toronto Police Service  
Walk with a purpose. Be alert and be aware of your surroundings at all time . . .

Toronto EMS Community Agency Notification program  
The pilot program is already in place in three senior’s buildings, with over 250 seniors currently enrolled . . . .

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook!  
Toronto has several official Twitter and Facebook accounts to keep Toronto residents, businesses and visitors informed about the City’s many activities . . .

Residential 2011–2012 collection calendar  
Delivery starts in early June and continues into mid-August. If you have not received your calendar by August 22 . . .

The penguins are back at the zoo!  
They’re BACK! They may be black and white, but the Zoo’s new endangered African penguins are always up for full-colour fun . . .

Summer in the city  
Summer has arrived, bringing with it countless events across Toronto for people to enjoy. Whether you want music, dancing, food or family fun . . .

Get inspired at St. Lawrence Market  
Are you the seasoned chef of your kitchen or a novice looking to be inspired? The St. Lawrence Market has a team of professional chefs who . . .

Toronto Public Library Splashes into Summer!  
The annual TD Summer Reading Club program runs in most Toronto Public Library branches this summer. This year’s theme is “Splash! Celebrate Summer” . . .

City Hall launch of International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards  
Toronto hosted the 12th annual International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards June 23-25 . . .

See Toronto through self—guided walking tours  
The City of Toronto has created a web page where residents and visitors can access 26 self-guided walking tours of some of the city’s most beautiful . . .

Public Bike Program makes it easier to travel downtown  
As cycling becomes more popular, BIXI Toronto, in partnership with the City of Toronto, has introduced . . .

Union Station undergoing much—needed transformation  
Union Station is one of the Toronto Transit Commission’s busiest stations, serving about 88,000 commuters . . .

Water care tips around the home  
Using less water, keeping rainwater on your property and managing what and how much goes in to our storm sewer system means you are protecting your home . . .

Community Environment Days  
Do your part to create a cleaner, greener Toronto. Bring used or unwanted household items to any Community Environment Day event . . .

Live Green Festival  
Yonge-Dundas Square Saturday, July 16 . . .

Put waste in its place  
Everyone is doing a great job at home; remember to follow the same practices when you are out and about . . .

Residential 2011–2012 collection calendar  
Delivery starts in early June and continues into mid-August. If you have not received your calendar by August 22 . . .

Customer service and complaint handling  
The City of Toronto aims to deliver exceptional, equitable and accessible customer service . . .

Making it easier to access legislative information  
Mobile-friendly, with compatibility for Blackberry, iPhone and iPad, the site lets you follow meetings when you’re on the go or away from your computer . . .

Partnering in St. James Town  
The people of St. James Town are working together to improve their sense of community and their shared common spaces . . .

Toronto’s new plan for culture  
A new plan will soon see the City of Toronto refocus some of its cultural investments and services in order to better support artists and arts organizations . . .