May 29-31 – Steeles Avenue East Weekend Closure & Temporary Detour Road
Toronto East Region GO Expansion Project: Stouffville
Steeles Avenue East Weekend Closure & Temporary Detour Road (Between Redlea Avenue and Old Kennedy Road/Silver Star Boulevard) Timing: Starting May 29, 2020
Metrolinx is working to transform the way the region moves by building a seamless, convenient and integrated transit network across the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area. Metrolinx is transforming the existing GO rail system to deliver a whole new rapid transit experience to your community. With more frequent train service you’ll have more options to get you where you need to go.
May 20, 2020 – City of Toronto strongly recommends face coverings or non-medical masks be worn when physical distancing cannot be maintained
To help stop the spread of COVID-19, today Toronto Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa and Mayor John Tory strongly recommended that the public wear a face mask or face covering to protect others when in settings where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
May 20, 2020 – City of Toronto reopening more than 850 park amenities this week
Today, Mayor John Tory announced the City of Toronto will open more than 850 park amenities this week, following the Province of Ontario’s amendments to an order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. The City of Toronto closed all parks amenities in March, based on public health advice and ahead of the provincial order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the city.
May 20, 2020 – City of Toronto expands ActiveTO major road closures this weekend
Mayor John Tory announced today that the City of Toronto will expand its ActiveTO major road closures footprint this weekend to provide residents with more space to physically distance while outdoors and getting exercise, while helping stop the spread of COVID-19. Vehicle access on parts of more major roads will be closed for walking, running and biking this Saturday and Sunday.
May 19, 2020 – Distribution of Face Masks to the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 79
Today, I had the privilege of delivering an additional 5,000 masks to . Mr. Dave Mitchell, President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 79.
May 19, 2020 – City of Toronto dog off-leash areas open today
The City of Toronto has opened its more than 70 dog off-leash areas following the Province of Ontario’s amendments to an order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act that permit the use of dog off-leash areas.
May 16, 2020 – Update #4: Ontario Health COVID-19 Response
The Ontario Government, with Ontario Health and a multi-disciplinary committee of experts, has developed a framework outlining a measured approach to plan for gradually resuming scheduled hospital-based care for patients whose treatments have been postponed during the outbreak.
May 18, 2020 – City of Toronto reopening waste Drop-off Depots to the public
The City of Toronto, under the guidance of the Medical Officer of Health, is gradually reopening City facilities and restarting operations where it is safe to do so. As part of the City’s phased resumption of services, Drop-off Depots (Transfer Stations) are now partially reopening to the public.
May 18, 2020 – Councillor distributes masks to PSWs at Tendercare
Today, I was able to distribute over 4,500 free face masks to Tendcare Personal Support Workers (PSWs). Every PSW received 50 free donated masks Personal Support Workers are on the front line caring for our loved ones and those who are least able to care for themselves during the COVID-19 crisis.