City News

Fostering innovation through business incubation  
Getting a business started can often be the hardest part of running a business. To make it a little easier, the City of Toronto has a Businesst . . .

Consider being a foster parent for a pet in need  
Toronto Animal Services is always seeking foster parents to provide temporary homes to animals that need extra care and growth outside of the shelter . . .

Volunteers honoured  
Volunteer Week, April 15-29, is an opportunity to recognize many people in our communities for their commitment to enhancing . . .

Don’t ‘wait and see’ with a child’s development  
By 18 months, a child should be able to say 20 words or more, point to at least three body parts when asked, walk on their own and show . . .

Rexdale Community Hub now open  
Earlier this spring, the Rexdale Community Hub opened its doors, providing better access to an under-resourced Toronto neighbourhood . . .

Summer reading at the library  
Are you looking for a way to keep your kids engaged in the joy of reading during the summer break? Look no further . . .

The cleaner, better way  
At the Toronto Transit Commission's first town hall meeting last year, the public shared its concern about the state of the TTC's washroom facilities . . .

911 = Emergency in any language  
Everyone in Toronto's diverse communities has access to life-saving 9-1-1 emergency services in more than 170 languages . . .

Counting down to the 2012 Ontario Summer Games  
Organizers, volunteers, athletes and elected officials gathered on May 9 at Nathan Phillips Square to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the Opening Ceremony . . .

The summer of 1812  
Autumn is the perfect time of year to visit one of Toronto’s parks or trails to take in the fall colours. The cooler weather also means . . .

Events at Black Creek Pioneer Village  
Black Creek Pioneer Village, Toronto’s largest outdoor history experience, will be holding several new activities and special events . . .

Summer reading at the library  
Are you looking for a way to keep your kids engaged in the joy of reading during the summer break? Look no further – Toronto Public Library is offering . . .

Discover Toronto as if you were a visitor  
Whether you are hosting out-of-town visitors or planning a 'staycation', experience the exciting festivals, events and attractions that Toronto has to offer . . .

Summer on the waterfront  
While construction is underway to transform Queens Quay into a Toronto showpiece, the waterfront is still full of activities this summer! Take a boat cruise on . . .

Cute alert at the zoo  
On May 5, the Toronto Zoo introduced three new white lions, which will be permanent additions to the Zoo's African Savanna family . . .

The cleaner, better way  
At the Toronto Transit Commission's first town hall meeting last year, the public shared its concern about the state of the TTC's washroom facilities . . .

Underpass art  
On May 18, internationally acclaimed Toronto artist Luis Jacob joined Councillor Gord Perks and Councillor Ana Bailão to dedicate his new Dufferin Street . . .

Easier access to road construction information  
Do you want to find out about construction in your neighbourhood? We've got a map for that.. . .

Help shape your city – planning Toronto’s future  
Residents and business owners share a common interest in ensuring Toronto continues to be an attractive place in which to live, work, invest and play . . .

Scarborough’s Centennial Arena renovation  
On May 12, the renovation plans for the Scarborough Centennial Arena got a big boost when Eymbert Vaandering, Vice President of Store Operations . . .

More overhead signs keep drivers better informed  
The City of Toronto is installing more overhead changeable message signs on city roads to help keep traffic moving and improve driver safety. . . .

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

New timing for delivery of garbage/recycling collection calendar  
The City is changing how your curbside collection calendar is delivered . . .

Spring/Summer water tips  
Looking forward to summer sun and all the fun that goes with it? Don’t forget to stay cool! By using a refillable bottle, you can stay hydrated on the go . . .

Jamie Bell playground   
On May 18, the City of Toronto announced that Mike Holmes and his team from the HGTV Canada show "Holmes Makes it Right" would be rebuilding . . .

Search, Upload, Share, Conserve   
The Living City Foundation has established The Living City Explorer ™ – a new location based search tool that allows users to search out local green projects . . .

From the office of the Ombudsman  
Ms. A and Mr. T are just two of the 1,500 or so residents who seek out the Ombudsman every year. And while solving peoples’ individual problems is important . . .

The Office of Emergency Management – what we do  
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) helps the City and its residents prepare for and deal with major emergencies. OEM staff work closely . . .