City recreation programs back, but you’ll need to be vaccinated
Proof of vaccination will be required for most people involved in the city’s fall recreation programs with registration opening this weekend.
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‘Much-loved’ recreation worker Thane Murray killed in shooting
The city and Regent Park are mourning the loss of much-loved public servant Thane Murray who died in a shooting in the area.
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Weekend vaccine push planned for east end
The Taylor-Massey area with the lowest vaccination rates in the city is targeted for a vaccine push by Team Toronto this weekend.
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Police confront protesters at attempt to clear camp in park
Three people were arrested during a confrontation with police during the city’s attempt to clear an encampment from Trinity Bellwoods Park.
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Bayview back on list of weekend road closures
The city has bowed to requests that the southern end of Bayview Avenue be closed to vehicles again for ActiveTO weekends.
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Outdoor pools opening today and next week — earlier than usual
Ten outdoor public pools across Toronto are welcoming swimmers today, with the rest to open a week from now — earlier than usual.
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Modular housing projects to go ahead, council decides
The city is moving ahead with two modular housing initiatives, including a project in East York that has raised local controversy.
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Snow clearing extended to all city’s sidewalks, council decides
City councillors have voted to extend snow clearing to about 1,300 kilometres of sidewalks not already receiving the service.
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Pride Toronto celebrates 40th anniversary with digital showcase
Along with all of Toronto’s other popular parades, Pride Toronto’s festival and parades have become virtual-based and “phygital” programming.
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Bayview off this weekend’s road closures list, Allen Road coming
The city has announced ActiveTO road closures for this weekend and there is one popular stretch of road missing: the southern leg of Bayview.
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On-again-off-again outdoor recreation back again
Following an Ontario announcement yesterday, the city is reopening its outdoor recreational amenities — albeit with public health restrictions in place — as of May 22.
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May 24–28: Celebrate Newcomer Day — all week
The city is hosting its seventh annual Toronto Newcomer Day virtually on May 25 — with related events starting the day before to May 28.
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Dog poop bins installed for when you’re out walking the dog
Ten “dog poop” bins have been set up across the city in a pilot project to see if dog waste collection in street litter bins is feasible.
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City buys buildings in Summerhill, Chinatown for the vulnerable
The city has bought two multi-storey buildings on busy commercial strips in Summerhill and Chinatown to turn into homes for people in need.
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ActiveTO closing roadways to vehicles for weekends again
The ActiveTO program that closed parts of Bayview Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard to traffic last summer is returning, city
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