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King Street Transit Pilot
The King Street Transit Pilot is now in full effect. The project takes place on King Street from Bathurst Street to Jarvis Street. Expected pilot duration is one year. Background The pilot is about moving people more efficiently on transit, improving public space and...
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25 Years of Ending Youth Homelessness with Eva’s
The City of Toronto is one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Yet, we have the largest homeless population in Canada. As temperatures dip, especially last week, when Toronto reached -21 degrees (not to mention the wind chill!), the city’s homeless are left no...
read moreUPCOMING BIG IDeA EVENT-THE MICRO INCLUSIVE DESIGN CHALLENGE!
In partnership with OCAD U, The Toronto Entertainment District BIA is excited to present the BIG IDEA Inclusive Design Challenge to our members. Inclusion and accessibility is a way to serve more customers and maintain your customers who may acquire a disability as...
read more504 King Streetcar Service Adjustment Starting October 7, 2018
BIA Members, *Notice from City of Toronto & TCC* Starting October 7, the TTC will make changes to streetcar service on King Street. The 514 Cherry will be discontinued, and its service area will be covered by two overlapping branches of the 504 King. From the west,...
read moreCity Election Will Be Held With 25 Wards/Councillors
BIA Members, The October 22, 2018 municipal election will proceed on the basis of 25 wards. Our BIA is within Ward 10. Please click here to view a list of...
read more52 Division Police Crime Statistics January 1st to August 31st, 2018
Members, Please see below the 52 Division Police Crime Statistics for January 1st to August 31st, 2018. Homicides 2017 2018 %Chg 0 4 400% Sexual Assault 2017 2018 %Chg 112 145 29% Robbery 2017 2018 %Chg 143 ...
read moreRoad Closure: TIFF Festival Street September 6-10, 2018
Members, The Festival Street events will result in the full closure of King Street West to traffic between Spadina and University Avenues from 5 a.m. on September 6 until 5 a.m. on September 10. The road closure will also require changes to the 504 King, 514 Cherry...
read moreBremner Blvd. Road Restrictions September 2018
Members, The following is the current request for the use of city trucks as part of the road restrictions for the month of September. Please note that these are road restrictions and NOT road closures. September 20th Scotiabank Arena – Set up time begins 8:00am. Road...
read moreToronto City Clerk Accepting Nominations For Councillor And Trustee Candidates Beginning August 20
Members, On August 14, 2018, the Bill 5, the Better Local Government Act, 2018, was passed by the Government of Ontario and received Royal Assent. The Act reduces the number of Toronto wards from 47 to 25, and extends the nomination period for councillor and school...
read moreYouth Employment Services
Members, Youth Employment Services is an Ontario Government Agency that connects youth aged 15-30 with employers. Y.E.S is currently looking to connect with more employers that are in need of employees. Nearly every client that is hired by an employer is eligible for...
read moreBremner Blvd. Road Restrictions – Aug. 2018
Members, The following is the current request for the use of city trucks as part of the road restrictions for the month of August. Please note that these are road restrictions and NOT road closures. August 7th Rogers Centre – Set up time begins 5:00pm. Road...
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