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City councillors vote against referendum question on Ford government’s Billy Bishop expansion plans

Toronto city council has voted against asking for a referendum on Premier Doug Ford’s plan to expand the island airport. Councillors voted 16-9 against a motion put forth by counci...

City council to reimburse Chris Moise half legal expenses incurred during integrity commission investigation

Toronto City Council has voted to reimburse Coun. Chris Moise, half of the more than $20,000 in legal expenses he incurred as part of an integrity commissioner’s investigation earl...

City of Toronto opposes Ford government ‘land grab’ as Province moves forward with Billy Bishop expansion

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has introduced an urgent motion at Toronto City Council to oppose the Ford government’s takeover of Billy Bishop Airport. The motion comes after the Provi...

Toronto city council approves updates to RentSafeTO program ahead of colour-coded signage launch

As the city prepares to launch their colour-coded RentSafeTO program, updates are being made to improve the accuracy and fairness of building’s scores. The colour-coded system will...

Council to consider making World Cup fan fest free again after backlash over proposed $10 ticket prices

Toronto city council will consider scrapping a previous plan to charge $10 a head for tickets to the upcoming World Cup fan festival. It’s the latest flip flop in the ongoing ticke...

Kingston city council votes to address long-term budget strains

With municipal responsibilities extending into provincial matters, the city of Kingston is facing financial concerns. Staff are researching options for the city.

Council to Consider Top Appointments, Cannabis Lounges, and Redevelopment Proposals

Ontario set to finally pass municipal code of conduct, councillor reforms

The legislation was first tabled in May 2025 and passed through committee over the summer, but has languished for months while other laws have passed.

Torontonians Decry Proposed Demolition of Sneaky Dee's, City Councillors Blame Provincial Government

A meeting was held today at Toronto City Hall, where members of the community were able to voice their concerns to City Council about the

City of Ottawa to reinstate its public staff directory years after shutting it down

A motion passed Ottawa city council to publish an online staff directory so the public can contact key city staff directly.

Kingston council passes pay raise, delays shift to full-time roles

Kingston city councillors will receive a pay increase and more administrative support next term after council passed a resourcing report, though roles remain part time.

Toronto taxpayers may be on hook for councillor’s $20Gs in legal fees

Chris Moise rang up the $20,000 legal tab during an integrity commissioner investigation into remarks he made about a constituent and “vocal” critic, Daniel Tate.

Toronto proposes $10 fee for World Cup fan fest after initially promoting free entry

The City of Toronto is proposing a $10 charge for admission to its World Cup fan festival after initially promoting it as a free event. A report presented to the city’s executive c...

Months after $16M deal, city may give away building tied to top bureaucrat

City Hall bought 720 Bathurst St., planned to be used as a shelter, from an organization co-founded by one of Toronto’s top bureaucrats

Toronto Councillor Parthi Kandavel says he’s facing provincial police probe

First-term Scarborough Southwest councillor says in social media post he was 'surprised' to learn about OPP investigation

Toronto looks to charge admission to previously free FIFA World Cup parties

A report going to the city's executive committee said the costs of hosting fan-focused events at the Fort York National Historic Site and the Bentway had increased.

‘We feel unheard’: Some Toronto residents worry rush to increase housing supply silences concerns

Community Council meetings in Toronto are becoming quite the attraction these days, says Liz McGregor, who recently attended one. “If you stand outside of just Toronto and East Yor...

Toronto unveils plans for mainly free FIFA Fan Fest, but budget hole remains

Between June 11 and July 19, the City of Toronto will hold 22 days of fan events at the Fort York National Historic Site and the Bentway.

Stretch of Church St. could be closed to vehicles this summer

Downtowners want Church St. closed to vehicle traffic for two months – but there’s less enthusiasm at City Hall

City approves closing down Church Street for two months as part of pedestrian project

The City of Toronto plans to go ahead with a pilot project that would see a portion of Church Street closed to vehicles to create a pedestrian-only area for part of the summer, inc...

Toronto City Hall not doing enough on mini-motorcycles: Group

The advocacy non-profit ABC Toronto wants tougher rules on e-bikes and mini-motorcycles, and they have an online petition to push for that

Howard Moscoe, Dead at 86

Howard Moscoe was a long-time municipal councillor from 1978 to 2010, sitting on the North York and Metropolitan Toronto Councils and then Toronto City Council follow the amalgamat...

City Council Looks at Hiring ‘Legislative Counsel’ Separate from Administration

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