In a show of solidarity with frontline workers, local businesses are donating essential protective equipment – gloves, masks and gowns – to Toronto paramedics. Tina Yazdani with how you can help with the community effort.
The TTC said they would be stepping up the cleaning of its vehicles amid growing coronavirus concerns, but the union is disputing how many streetcars were being cleaned. Tina Yazdani has the TTC’s response.
A dollar a day for free transit? At the recent TTC Board meeting, the topic of transit came up. Councillor Jim Karygiannis asked how much it would cost Toronto households in taxes to provide free transit. He got a rough answer of $1 a day from every taxpayer in Toronto.
The TTC is trying to stop a $73.5 million fare evasion problem. Tina Yazdani reports from an emotional TTC meeting where the transit company was criticized for its treatment of fare evaders.
A master plan of the new development on the site of Agincourt Mall in Scarborough shows up to a dozen condos as part of a multi-use complex. As Melissa Nakhavoly reports, residents in the area are hoping that means more affordable housing.
WATCH ABOVE: A flag raising to mark the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China at Toronto City Hall was boycotted by the mayor. John Tory cited a number of issues between Canada-China relations for skipping the event. Matthew Bingley reports.
