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Today, we have seen an encouraging positive change concerning COVID-19 case numbers in Ontario. Based on the number of tests administered and the corresponding results, there has been an improvement in the situation. For the first time in months, the effective COVID-19 reproductive number is below one. However, this is just one positive step, and it is still imperative that we continue practicing the measures that are contributing to these changes. Remember, a stay at home order remains in place,...

As announced on Tuesday by the provincial government, Ontario entered its second state of emergency as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Included in the emergency declaration was a stay at home order which requires Ontarians, including here in Toronto, to remain within their homes with the exception of certain exemptions. While there is still much clarification needed on these measures' specifics, the Province has provided further details. Other measures included a delay to in-person schooling for children until February 10th, additional gathering...

I hope that everyone had an enjoyable and safe holiday season. This year was of course very different and challenging for all of us but we hope for better days in the months ahead. Like many of you, I took some time over the holidays to connect with my family and friends online and enjoyed connecting with them virtually. As this New Year begins, we approach it with hope and dedication as we continue the work we have been doing together...

I want to wish everyone an enjoyable holiday season, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. While we cannot celebrate together this year, I hope you are able to have quality time with those you live with and connect with your extended families virtually. At 6PM on Christmas Eve, people in Toronto and world-wide will be taking to their porches to ring bells in celebration of the holidays and to thank frontline and essential workers. This will be my final...

Unfortunately, our City along with the rest of the country is experiencing a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. We join cities and countries across the world in facing this challenge. We have seen a significant rise in COVID cases in our City, and had a record increase of 850 new cases just yesterday. In response to this, Mayor Tory announced during yesterday’s press conference that this week the City will have to implement increased COVID restrictions on the advice...

I would like to begin by wishing those who are celebrating, Happy Hanukkah. I hope you have a safe and enjoyable celebration with your families with whom you live with during this challenging time and we all hope that next year we will be more back to normal. Last week, a young woman cycling on Dufferin Street tragically passed away following an accident. While we have many traffic improvements scheduled for implementation, we are committed to expediting all safety improvements...

Tragically, last evening a woman cycling on Dufferin Street was involved in an accident and lost her life. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time. No one should have to fear for their safety when traveling on our roadways, and this is a stark reminder that more needs to be done. I have always been an advocate for safe, separated and connected cycling routes. As one of the heaviest utilized transit corridors, Dufferin Street will...

As you know, the City of Toronto (and Peel) were placed in the “Grey-Lockdown” category of the province's COVID-19 classification system. There have been questions as to what is permitted and what is not under this order. To help guide us all in a very clear and simple way, the City has created this page to help you navigate some of the most common questions we receive. Speaking at Urban Land Institute event on Inclusionary Zoning With the Province now...

If you think you have any symptoms or have been in contact with someone with COVID-19, you can call Unison’s COVID Testing Hotline for an appointment at 416-646-7575 extension 3113. They can serve you in Spanish and Portuguese. Unison is located at 1541 Jane Street, South of Lawrence Avenue West.

I hope that everyone who celebrated Diwali this past weekend had a safe and enjoyable celebration although it was very different this year due to the pandemic.  With respect to the pandemic, the increasing numbers of infections and hospitalizations as well as unfortunately increased deaths from the virus, have lead the City to put in place increased restrictions to help address this situation.  Tomorrow, the provincial government is also expected to implement additional restrictions in areas designated as Red Zones...