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A Toronto mother was ordered to return $25K in overpaid social assistance benefits. The city’s ombudsman says she was treated unfairly

Toronto’s ombudsman has released a report criticizing the city’s actions after a single mother was ordered to pay back more than $25,000 in excess social assistance benefits amassed over a decade.

Toronto is introducing fare capping for TTC riders in 2026. Here’s what you need to know

Fare capping is coming to the TTC next year, in a move Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says will make transit 'more affordable' for users across the city.

Toronto Public Health urges doctors to prioritize flu shots as cases rise

Toronto Public Health is urging doctors to prioritize vaccinating patients against the flu over the next week.

Toronto’s mayor wants luxury home buyers to ‘chip in more’

Toronto’s mayor wants buyers of luxury homes to pay more tax.

‘It’s not a loophole:’ Toronto has plans to install 20 km of new bike lanes despite provincial legislation

Toronto has found a way to install 20 kilometres of new bike lanes while still complying with provincial legislation that places significant restrictions on new cycling infrastructure.

City makes improvements to PlowTO map after ‘inaccurate’ reporting during February snowstorms

The city says it has now made improvements to an online map that shows what streets and sidewalks have been plowed after the tool came under fire due to reporting issues during back-to-back snowstorms in Toronto last winter.

Despite hurdles, Toronto will be ‘ready’ for World Cup, city tells AFP

The 2026 World Cup will be the first played across three countries -- but unlike the United States and Mexico, Canada has never hosted before. In Toronto, the run-up to the tournament has faced obstacles.

TTC proposing another fare freeze in 2026, despite budget pressures

The TTC says it is planning to freeze fares for the third year in a row, despite ongoing budgetary pressures.

Toronto speed cameras will be gone by the end of the month

The City of Toronto says it is in the process of removing all of its speed cameras and anticipates they will be down by the end of the month.  

‘Could we be doing more?’: Up front with Toronto’s new top doctor

Dr. Michelle Murti doesn’t have to think too hard when asked what her top concern is for the health of Toronto’s residents.

City to prioritize removing encampments within 50 metres of schools, playgrounds

The city will prioritize the removal of encampments erected within 50 metres of schools, daycares and playgrounds.

Chow asks province to cover cost of crossing guards, traffic safety cops previously paid for by speed camera fines

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is asking the province to compensate the cost of its crossing guards and traffic safety police officers, which had been covered by fines from its speed camera program.

Toronto council backs Olivia Chow’s motion opposing Ontario bill she says would ease evictions

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says she plans to oppose a new provincial bill that would make it easier for landlords to evict tenants, warning the changes would “cut renters’ rights” and undermine housing stability.

Toronto will add over 1,200 shelter spaces for winter months

The City of Toronto is adding more than 1,200 shelter spaces for people experiencing homelessness later this month as part of its winter services plan.

Toronto community and seniors housing workers vote in favour of strike mandate, union files no-board report

The union representing workers at the city’s community and seniors housing has filed a no-board report, which, if issued by the province, will begin a countdown towards a possible strike.