Emergencies are a fact of life. They occur in communities and cities around the world, and they have the potential to put your health, safety and security at risk. There are simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and your loved ones during an emergency. The emergency preparedness guide is designed to help […]
Challenging Some Myths of Construction
Recently, many people who travelled the Gardiner Expressway were frustrated when they saw no construction work taking place on the road, yet one lane of traffic was shut down. Some people contacted the City, asking why a lane was closed when no work was taking place there. In fact, work was taking place at the […]
Toronto Sport Hall of Honour – Nominate your athletes, coaches, builders and legends today!
The Toronto Sport Hall of Honour is now accepting nominations! Please see the attached flyer for the link to the nomination forms and full program details. The Toronto Sport Hall of Honour celebrates the exceptional contributions and accomplishments of those who have inspired and /or brought recognition to the City of Toronto through sport. Nominations […]
Get an A+ in health. Report your child’s school immunizations
School-Aged Children Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requires parents of children attending elementary and secondary school provide their local health unit with proof of their child’s immunization against the following designate diseases: measles mumps rubella diphtheria tetanus polio meningococcal disease whooping cough (pertussis) chickenpox (only applies to kids born on or after 2010) […]
Residents’ ideas for a low-carbon Toronto captured in TransformTO community engagement report
Residents’ ideas for a low-carbon Toronto captured in TransformTO community engagement report More than 2,000 residents have shared their ideas to reduce Toronto’s greenhouse gas emissions and create a low-carbon city through TransformTO: Climate Action for a Healthy, Equitable and Prosperous Toronto, a City initiative in partnership with the Toronto Atmospheric Fund. Areas for action […]
City of Toronto encourages people to commute sustainably during Smart Commute Week
As part of Smart Commute Week, September 19 to 25, the City of Toronto is encouraging people to commute in sustainable ways such as walking, cycling, taking transit, teleworking and/or carpooling. The City is also inviting the Toronto public to join in a Twitter-based scavenger hunt with daily photo targets and prizes. Commuters 18 years […]