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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Drop-off depots closed to public again
The city is closing drop-off depots — including transfer stations at Bermondsey, Ingram and Commissioners Street — as of today.
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Palmerston green plan adopted by city, on hold until after COVID
In February, the city adopted the Palmerston neighbourhood’s green plan to combat climate change but it’s on hold until after the pandemic.
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We will soon be together again
MP Bennett reflects on the past year since March 13, 2020 when she arrived home after Parliament was shut down due to COVID-19.
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Puppetmongers learn new tricks to reach broader audience
Coming up to their 50th anniversary, Puppetmongers Theatre is looking to continue its legacy beyond its Leslieville base.
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Less romantic Valentine’s Day proposed by MP
She recommends we plan a less romantic approach to Valentine’s, Toronto-St. Paul’s MP Carolyn Bennett says.
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More than Christmas fun is cancelled—or moved online
The cancellation of Toronto’s famous Christmas parade is getting most of the attention, but dozens of other festivities have been shut down
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Danforth child care centre hopeful of surviving after online fundraising
Blossoming Minds Learning Centre hopes an online fundraising campaign and government funding will help ensure it can survive the pandemic.
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ShopHERE to help get small businesses online for free
The city has launched the ShopHERE program to set up small businesses for online shopping, Mayor John Tory announced today.
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Not throwing in the towel during COVID-19 pandemic
For one apartment dweller, using the communal laundry room has become one of the many things she has been apprehensive to do.
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Small businesses to receive community donations through new site
You can help local businesses survive the current crisis with contributions through distantly.ca endorsed by the city yesterday.
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Gatherings in parks dropping, enforcement officers find
The number of people congregating in parks and using parks amenities seems to be falling, according to enforcement officers.
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Police blitz to hit parks over holiday weekend
Toronto police warn they are watching public parks closely over four days — starting today — to enforce social distancing and stop use of park facilities.
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