Number of encampments falls across Toronto, but 48 parks still have tents in them
Data maintained by the City of Toronto showed the number of encampments, which rose significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, crept up throughout 2024.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11612013/toronto-encampments-reduced/

Number of encampments falls across Toronto, but 48 parks still have tents in them
Data maintained by the City of Toronto showed the number of encampments, which rose significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, crept up throughout 2024.
#homelessness #COVID19 #Toronto #Politics #Encampment #TorontoBudget
https://globalnews.ca/news/11612013/toronto-encampments-reduced/

Toronto officially kicks off budget process, proposes 2.2% tax increase
In Toronto, a city-led budget is proposing a 0.7 per cent increase to the general property tax rate and an extra 1.5 per cent for the city's building fund.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11603755/toronto-2026-budget-begins/

Toronto officially kicks off budget process, proposes 2.2% tax increase
In Toronto, a city-led budget is proposing a 0.7 per cent increase to the general property tax rate and an extra 1.5 per cent for the city's building fund.
#budget #tax #Toronto #Politics #TorontoBudget #Torontopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11603755/toronto-2026-budget-begins/

Toronto budget will be tabled with proposed 2.2% tax increase
The city will table its draft budget on Thursday, laying out the initial increase and spending constraints for councillors to debate.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11603371/toronto-budget-2026-initial-rate/

Toronto budget will be tabled with proposed 2.2% tax increase
The city will table its draft budget on Thursday, laying out the initial increase and spending constraints for councillors to debate.
#budget #tax #Toronto #Politics #OliviaChow #TorontoBudget
https://globalnews.ca/news/11603371/toronto-budget-2026-initial-rate/

Toronto transit budget approved with fare freeze, $1.4B ask of city hall
The draft budget includes $2.8 billion in spending and $1.4 billion in revenue, meaning Toronto will have to cough up roughly $1.4 billion to plug the gap left by lower funding.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11602998/ttc-budget-approved-2026/

Toronto transit budget approved with fare freeze, $1.4B ask of city hall
The draft budget includes $2.8 billion in spending and $1.4 billion in revenue, meaning Toronto will have to cough up roughly $1.4 billion to plug the gap left by lower funding.
#budget #transit #funding #Toronto #Politics #TorontoBudget
https://globalnews.ca/news/11602998/ttc-budget-approved-2026/

Toronto Public Library prepares for extended hours, more Sunday operations
Eight branches will get more hours from Monday to Saturday starting in June and an additional eight locations will see doors open on Sundays beginning this September.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/10545191/toronto-public-library-extended-hours-sunday-operations/

Toronto Public Library prepares for extended hours, more Sunday operations
Eight branches will get more hours from Monday to Saturday starting in June and an additional eight locations will see doors open on Sundays beginning this September.
#globalnews #Politics #OliviaChow #TorontoBudget #TorontoPublicLibrary
https://globalnews.ca/news/10545191/toronto-public-library-extended-hours-sunday-operations/

Toronto finishes 1st budget under Mayor Olivia Chow with record tax increase
After more than a month of budget discussions, Toronto's financial plan for the next year is set. It includes a last-minute boost for police, among other changes.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/10294596/toronto-passes-2024-budget/

Toronto finishes 1st budget under Mayor Olivia Chow with record tax increase
After more than a month of budget discussions, Toronto's financial plan for the next year is set. It includes a last-minute boost for police, among other changes.
#globalnews #Politics #OliviaChow #TorontoBudget #Torontopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/10294596/toronto-passes-2024-budget/

Mayor Chow to support motion approving Toronto police $20M budget increase
Mayor Oliva Chow says she will support a motion approving the Toronto police's full $20-million budget increase, a day before council is set to finalize the city's 2024 budget.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/10292243/mayor-chow-toronto-police-budget/

Mayor Chow to support motion approving Toronto police $20M budget increase
Mayor Oliva Chow says she will support a motion approving the Toronto police's full $20-million budget increase, a day before council is set to finalize the city's 2024 budget.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/10292243/mayor-chow-toronto-police-budget/

Toronto’s relatively snowless January leads to some budget savings
The City of Toronto has spent a fraction of its annual snow clearing budget amidst a mild winter but unpredictable weather means it's too soon to count the savings.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/10292208/toronto-snow-budget-2024/

Toronto’s relatively snowless January leads to some budget savings
The City of Toronto has spent a fraction of its annual snow clearing budget amidst a mild winter but unpredictable weather means it's too soon to count the savings.
#globalnews #Canada #TorontoBudget #Torontosnow #Torontoweather
https://globalnews.ca/news/10292208/toronto-snow-budget-2024/

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow unveils budget and city tax increase
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow unveiled her version of the city's 2024 version, with a slightly lower tax rate increase than staff suggested and funds for a few of her priorities.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/10265614/toronto-mayor-olivia-chow-unveils-budget-and-city-tax-increase/

Toronto police have spent millions managing Middle East demonstrations
Toronto police say they have spent millions of dollars managing hundreds of demonstrations since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/10253211/toronto-police-cost-pro-israeli-palestinian-demonstrations/

Toronto Public Library service nears return months after cyberattack
Months after a cybersecurity incident knocked Toronto library services offline, they are slowly returning. City officials are urging patience in the wake of the ransomware attack.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/10236528/toronto-library-hack-back-online-soon/

Toronto Public Library service nears return months after cyberattack
Months after a cybersecurity incident knocked Toronto library services offline, they are slowly returning. City officials are urging patience in the wake of the ransomware attack.
#globalnews #Canada #TorontoBudget #TorontoCybersecurity #TorontoLibrary
https://globalnews.ca/news/10236528/toronto-library-hack-back-online-soon/