Toronto
News releases from the City of Toronto, summarized in plain language.
From Nov. 15 through Apr. 15, the city plans up to 1,533 additional spaces, more cold-weather outreach and 252 extra drop-in service hours each week.
Ceremonies across Toronto begin Nov. 5; the Old City Hall event starts at 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 11, with nearby road closures and transit changes.
Residents can get free flu and COVID-19 shots at participating pharmacies and health-care providers, with city clinics also offering RSV immunization to eligible people.
Every residential property owner must report the home’s 2026 occupancy, even if it is their principal residence.
Voters can review candidate totals and poll-by-poll results; final voter statistics are expected within 30 days.
Property owners, residents and candidates must remove signs by Oct. 29; clean, separated signs can be recycled at City drop-off depots.
The winning tree will be planted on public land across Toronto in 2027, with free Sugar Maples also available to schools.
Check your assigned voting place and bring one piece of ID showing your name and Toronto address.
Drivers must leave the northbound DVP at Jarvis Street; access resumes at Dundas Street until the expressway reopens Friday at 6 a.m.
Election Day is October 26; mail-in ballots must reach Toronto Elections by noon on October 14.
Children under 18 can cast a practice ballot at any of Toronto’s 50 advance voting places on October 10 and 11.
Eligible voters can use either advance voting place in their ward, open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The vaccine is free, including for people without an Ontario health card; two doses are recommended for best protection.
During Fire Prevention Week, October 4–10, Toronto residents are encouraged to follow safe charging habits for phones, e-bikes and other devices.
Homeowners can use the new plans to prepare permit applications, but must still meet zoning rules and provide site-specific drawings.
The first site near Toronto Western Hospital would provide about 80 deeply affordable homes; locations for two more sites are still being identified.
Candidates may display signs on private and public property, but must follow size, location and removal rules.
Residents will pay no more than 30% of their income toward rent and can access on-site support around the clock.
Eligible voters can request a mail ballot by 4:30 p.m.; voter-list updates for the printed list are due Oct. 11.
Eligible residents can vote in person Oct. 6–11 or Oct. 26, update the voters’ list through Oct. 11, and use mail or proxy voting.
A two-year grant will fund mobile activities, newcomer services and paid leadership opportunities for youth across Toronto.
The Key to the City recognizes Lowry’s Raptors career and his support for Toronto youth and families.
A city roundtable gathered business feedback to guide support for companies facing tariff costs, export barriers and supply chain pressures.
The homes at 15 Gibbs Rd. will serve low- and moderate-income households, with rents kept affordable for at least 40 years.
The graduates have completed training and will provide emergency medical care and call-taking support across Toronto.