Media Advisory
July 11, 2025

Tomorrow, the City of Toronto will deploy an almost 400-person crew across the city for the second cleaning blitz of its Keep Toronto Beautiful initiative aimed at improving the cleanliness, maintenance and beauty of Toronto’s public spaces. 

Media is invited to capture crews as they fan out in the Bayview Avenue and Lawren Harris Square area to remove graffiti, clear litter, weed control and other maintenance. 

Date: Saturday, July 12
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Near 242 Bayview Ave. at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and King Street East: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ofjiiv4ejXcbSZYUA
Parking: Green P parking is available on Bayview Avenue: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DkGCWz5AaKvh5sEy8 

This is the second of six Saturday citywide cleaning blitzes taking place over the summer months, in addition to the proactive daily patrols by City crews to identify and maintain areas in need of attention. 

More information about the Keep Toronto Beautiful initiative is available on the City’s website: https://www.toronto.ca/news/city-of-toronto-launches-cleaning-blitz-to-protect-public-spaces-streets-and-parks/. 

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