Toronto transit union raises concern about plans for fare, schedule integration | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The union representing transit workers on the TTC is raising alarm bells about the Ford government’s plans to expand fare integration — claiming it could see Toronto residents subsidize fares in neighbouring jurisdictions. The province announced this week it would expand its fare integration plan policy to harmonize fares across the Toronto region and, […]
Ontario’s ticket resale cap will apply to original price of World Cup tickets – Toronto | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The Ford government says its planned cap on ticket resales will be in force ahead of Toronto’s World Cup matches — a move one observer says will be “completely unenforceable.” As part of its upcoming budget, the province is planning to ban people from reselling tickets to sports matches and concerts for more than […]
Toronto’s donor-funded consumption sites bracing for fallout of Ontario funding cuts | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] As the Ontario government cuts funding for seven supervised drug consumption sites in the province, workers at three remaining sites in Toronto that don’t rely on provincial funding say they’re worried the move will further strain their resources and lead to more overdoses and open drug use across the city. The province said Monday it will […]
Ontario government seeks injunction to block Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The Ford government is seeking a last-minute injunction to block a demonstration relating to the conflict in the Middle East, which is set to be held in downtown Toronto on Saturday. The annual Al-Quds Day protest is scheduled to take place outside the United States consulate. It is held on the last Friday of […]
Airbnb offers $1K to Toronto World Cup landlords. Will it shift the rental market? – Toronto | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Airbnb calls it the “biggest new host incentive program ever” — $1,000 for anyone in Toronto who signs up for its platform and rents out their place around the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “Demand for World Cup stays on Airbnb is surging, giving residents of host cities the opportunity to boost their incomes by […]
New poll gives Olivia Chow commanding lead in 2026 mayoral race – Toronto | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Incumbent Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow would command a strong lead over her challengers if she chooses to run for re-election, a new poll shows, as John Tory’s departure reshapes October’s elections. A new poll from Liaison Strategies found Chow had an 18-point lead over Coun. Brad […]
Ontario ‘taking over’ Toronto’s island airport, will compensate city | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will force the City of Toronto to give up its share in the island airport so he can expand its runway to allow jets to fly in and out of the downtown core. The future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has been a subject of much debate […]
Premier wants to see ‘gold mine’ airport in downtown Toronto expanded for jets | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] After unveiling the latest renderings for Ontario Place and blasting the Metro Toronto Convention Centre as “one of the worst” in the world, Premier Doug Ford appears to be turning his efforts to the city’s downtown airport. Speaking at an event with the Toronto Region Board of Trade on Thursday evening, Ford said he’d […]
Ford government spends further $1.7M advertising its plans for Ontario Place | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A recent provincial advertising campaign to “let people know” about the redevelopment of Ontario Place cost more than $1.7 million, money one critic says the Ford government is “flushing down the drain.” The campaign was launched at the end of August last year and ran until mid-December, promoting the government’s plans to relocate the […]
Toronto politicians pay tribute to Giorgio Mammoliti, dead at 64 | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto city council members are paying tribute to former councillor and MPP Giorgio Mammoliti after learning of his death Wednesday. Mammoliti was elected to six terms on Toronto City Council from 1998 to 2018, first representing North York Humber from 1998 to 2000, and then York […]