Following yesterday’s Daily Update, I want to thank those of you who have reached out and offered to help someone in need in our community.
If you are in need of assistance with picking up groceries and essentials, please do not hesitate to reach out. I can be reached by e-mail at jim@karygiannis.net or by phone at 416 392 1374.
Yesterday I send out an email asking for your opinion if the Prime Minister should enact the Emergencies Act. Over 70 % of responders advise me to do so. Click here to see letter to PM
Following yesterday’s e-mail, I would like to thank those of you who reached out and volunteered to help someone in need within our community. If you are interested in helping someone in need during this time, please sign the form at http://jimkarygiannis.net/wp/home/covid-19-volunteer/ .
Please note that only Police Services can enforce orders based on the State of Emergency declaration from the Provincial Government. The City of Toronto will respond to residents’ concerns on a priority basis, but only Police can enforce Provincial Orders.
311 is still available 24 hours, 7 days a week, by phone only.
Animal Services Shelters are closed to the public and only available by appointment for emergencies during the hours of 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Please call:
East Animal Shelter: 416-338-7539
North Animal Shelter: 416-338-8723
West Animal Shelter: 416-338-6271
Residents continue to be encouraged to make https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/ their first point of contact regarding COVID-19 in the City of Toronto and for relevant information regarding City services and measures in response to COVID-19.
Critical services in the City continue, as stated in previous days. The TTC continues to operate as normal. However, the TTC’s Wheel-Trans reservation system has received a large number of calls requesting drives to COVID-19 assessment centres. Please note the TTC Wheel-Trans system does not provide public transport to assessment centres or hospitals.
All Toronto Police Services facilities, including the headquarters, are now closed to the public.
The Toronto Police Services Property Unit, located at 330 Progress Avenue, is closed until further notice. Services will continue to be provided by phone.
All criminal record and judicial matter checks must be submitted online. Vulnerable sector screenings and fingerprinting are by appointment only.
Anyone who has been approached by COVID-19 scammers are encouraged to report these scams at www.tps.on.ca/core
Social distancing continues to be heavily encouraged by the City of Toronto. Public gatherings, meetups, house visits and playdates are NOT encouraged at this time.
There have been a number of reports that scams regarding COVID-19 testing are happening across the City. Neither the City of Toronto nor Toronto Public Health is going door to door checking for cases of COVID-19. Tests for COVID-19 are also NOT being offered for sale.
There have been changes to City services that are affected and not affected.
