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Toronto moving quickly to patch up parts of city ahead of FIFA; expert says it should be the norm

The City of Toronto has been quietly working to move quickly on a number of infrastructure repairs ahead of the FIFA World Cup, “mindful” of getting the work done ahead of a deadline that will limit construction.

A ‘friend to many people’: Former Toronto councillor and TTC chair Howard Moscoe dead at 86

Former Toronto councillor and TTC chair Howard Moscoe has died at the age of 86, Mayor Olivia Chow announced Saturday.

‘School lands should be off the table’: Toronto parents rally to block housing development

Parents and their children rallied outside some Toronto schools Thursday morning against a legal challenge they fear will see schools closed and lands sold for homes.

Toronto council approves covering half of councillor’s legal fees in integrity commissioner probe

The Toronto City Council approved on Thursday to cover only half of one councillor’s legal expenses in connection with an investigation by the integrity commissioner.

Developers complained about demands by Toronto councillor facing OPP probe: sources

Developers of two Scarborough properties raised concerns about a Toronto councillor asking them to pay a “considerable amount" of money to get their proposals through city processes, sources tell CTV News Toronto.

Natalie Johnson, longtime CTV News journalist, to run for city council

A longtime CTV News journalist has joined the race to replace Brad Bradford as the city councillor for Beaches-East York.

Toronto city councillor reveals he’s being investigated by Ontario Provincial Police

A Toronto councillor says he’s the subject of an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) probe and is working to find out more about the nature of the allegations.

Nominations for municipal elections open across the GTHA. Here’s who is running.

The race to elect Toronto’s mayor is officially underway. Candidate nominations opened at 8:30 a.m. Friday morning. Those looking to throw their hat in the ring have until Aug. 21 to do so.

Coming to select Toronto parks this summer: food trucks and carts

There will be more food and drink options at select public parks across the city this summer after city council approved a park mobile vending pilot program.

Toronto councillor who violated code of conduct asking city to cover legal fees

A downtown Toronto councillor who was found to have violated the city’s code of conduct is now asking for his legal fees incurred during the integrity commissioner’s investigation to be reimbursed.

Anthony Furey says that he will not run for mayor of Toronto

A former newspaper columnist who finished fourth in Toronto’s mayoral byelection in 2023 says that he will not enter the race for mayor.

Toronto city staff asked to devise plan to keep World Cup fan fest free after proposing to charge for admission

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow’s executive committee asked city staff on Wednesday to go back to the drawing board and put a new plan that would allow residents to attend World Cup watch parties for free.

First-ever recipient of Toronto’s EDGE Incentive Program funding revealed

The City of Toronto has approved the first company as part of a program encouraging local businesses to build in expand in Toronto.

‘Scarborough can’t be left out’: Chow, Bradford unveil duelling LRT plans

A growing divide over how to advance Scarborough transit came into focus Thursday, as Mayor Olivia Chow and Coun. Brad Bradford unveiled competing plans for the same long-delayed LRT line.

Toronto could temporarily close additional roads during FIFA World Cup

A city bureaucrat may be granted new powers to temporarily close roads during the FIFA World Cup.