From Deficit to Discipline: Toronto’s Budget Bounceback
Toronto’s finances are stabilizing. How Mayor Chow inherited a $1.8B shortfall and turned it into a $600M improvement in just one year.
Building Toronto’s Workforce and Restoring Service Quality
From water services to parks, to waste collection, the city has been working hard to restore service, reliability, accountability & confidence in Toronto’s public services.
More Trains, More Buses: TTC Boosts Subway and Bus Service Levels
The TTC has added six extra trains on Line 2 in order to offer trains every ~2:20 during morning rush. Mayor Chow focused on rebuilding transit capacity and reliability.
Toronto’s Development Boom: Over 800 New Applications in One Year
The City received 800+ development applications in 2024 alone. A sign of increased investor and developer confidence under new policies.
Toronto Police Neighbourhood Community Officers Assigned to Support TTC
Toronto Police neighbourhood community officers work alongside the entire TTC team to add another layer of safety and help to stop crime.
S&P Global Raises Toronto’s Credit Rating for First Time in Over Two Decades
City’s updated long-term financial plan, prudent financial management, and the new Ontario–Toronto Deal which provides significant new funding for transit and housing.
Toronto Boosting Streetcar Fleet and Performing Infrastructure Upgrades
New streetcars, modernized infrastructure and targeted upgrades are helping improve reliability and capacity across Toronto’s streetcar network.
Toronto Police Community Safety Hub Now Open To Serve Residents
A new Toronto Police Service Community Safety Hub was officially opened at the CF Shops at Don Mills. The communal space is now open to community members.
City of Toronto Breaks Ground on New State-of-the-Art Paramedic Station
Mayor Olivia Chow was among city staff to break ground on a new 90,000-square-foot station on Progress Avenue, ensuring paramedics can respond where needed most.
Community Fridge Network Feeds 500 Families Weekly
A grassroots network of 25 Community Fridges across Toronto is providing free, fresh food to over 500 families weekly, reducing food waste and relieving hunger for many.
High Park Restoration Project Brings Back Native Species
After three years of dedicated volunteer work, High Park’s oak savannah ecosystem is thriving again with native plants and wildlife returning to the area.
Youth Coding Program Graduates 200 Students
A free coding bootcamp in Regent Park has graduated its 200th student, with 85% finding employment in Toronto’s tech sector within six months.