Toronto Politics

• TTC prepares to install automatic train signalling, promises more frequent service

  The new deal will see Hitachi Rail Canada install a communications-based train control (CBTC) system for the Toronto Transit Commission.

  Canada

  Jul 15
  
• Toronto firefighters report longer travel times navigating gridlock and increased calls

  Speaking to a Toronto committee, fire Chief Jim Jessop said the service faced an 'ongoing challenge' when it comes to how quickly trucks are able to get to the scene of a fire.

  Canada

  Jul 14
  
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• Toronto’s top doctor to study impacts of expanding Billy Bishop airport

  At the board meeting, experts, residents and others weighed in on the potentially major change, insisting the health effects of an expanded airport need to be studied in depth.

  Canada

  Jul 13
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• New trail opens in midtown Toronto ravine

  Phase one of the East Don Trail opened Monday, connecting the Lower Don Trail around Don Mills Road just above St. Clair Avenue northeast to just below Eglinton Avenue.

  Canada

  Jul 13
• Ridership for World Cup matches shoots past World Series figures, Metrolinx says

  Over the six FIFA match days in the city, an average of 30,000 passengers used either the GO train or UP Express, according to the provincial transit agency. 

  Politics

  Jul 10
• Toronto mayoral race tightens, with Chow still in front

  New research from Liaison Strategies found incumbent Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow polling at 49 per cent, with her main challenger, Coun. Brad Bradford, at 40 per cent.

  Politics

  Jul 8
• Toronto activates ‘all heat emergency measures’ as city bakes under orange warning

  Dr. Michelle Murti, Toronto's medical officer of health, said an orange warning for extreme heat has the city working in overdrive to try to keep residents cool.

  Weather

  Jun 30
• Toronto bylaw officers issue almost 100 charges to businesses over FIFA branding violations

  As part of its host agreement with FIFA, the City of Toronto agreed to use public bylaw officers to enforce the governing body's trademarks.

  Canada

  Jun 25
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• Speeding increases in Toronto significantly after province turns off cameras

  In November 2025, the Ford government completed a controversial and rapid removal of automated speed cameras from municipalities.

  Politics

  Jun 24
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• Toronto election could be turning point for non-profits fighting gentrification

  Community land trusts say the October election is an opportunity to cement funding for a municipal program that allows them and other non-profits to buy at-risk rental buildings.

  Politics

  Jun 22