Toronto Fire Servics (TFS) responded to a report of fire at 260 Wellesley Street just after 8:00am. As of 10:00 AM, the fire has been extinguished. The origin and cause of the fire is currently unknown. Should there be any signficiant distruptions to the building, including but not limited to temporary displacement or power outages, my office will begin providing regular updates via my website and our text messaging service.
The City of Toronto is committed to making Toronto accessible and welcoming for people with disabilities. The City’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) outlines 85 actions to identify, remove and prevent disability-related barriers.
This year, we’re turning the clocks back at 2:00am on Sunday, November 2. As the clocks go back, the City and our office reminds drivers to stay alert, obey the speed limit and help keep Toronto’s streets safe for everyone. This is also a great time to replace any batteries in your smoke alarms to ensure you and your family stay safe in the event of a fire.
If you own a home in Toronto, you are required to tell the City its status for the purposes of determining whether the Vacant Home Tax will be applied to your property. The declaration period runs until April 30, 2026. Please read on for frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Discover rarely seen artifacts from the City’s collection alongside items from community members at the Market Gallery’s free At Home in Toronto exhibition on now until November 30. From a World War One soldier’s return ticket home to family heirlooms passed through generations and artworks by celebrated Toronto artists, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the many ways we define, create, and carry home with us.
Go Jays go! The City is hosting free public viewing parties at Nathan Phillips Square for all Blue Jays home games during the World Series, starting this Friday night at 8:00pm!
You can come down to City Hall and watch the Blue Jays on October 24, 25, 31 and November 1. Find details at toronto.ca/bluejays!
Waste management in a city the size of Toronto is a complex task. In 2023, the City managed close to 830,000 tonnes of waste (close to two billion pounds). Let’s make Toronto greener by minimizing waste and keeping items out of landfill. Do your part by refusing single-use and takeaway items, repairing and repurposing items you would otherwise throw away and borrowing or sharing less frequently used items, such as tools, party supplies, camping gear and sports equipment.
The City of Toronto works to ensure that tenants live in safe, well-maintained buildings through the RentSafeTO: Apartment Building Standards Program. Last year, RentSafeTO doubled their engagement opportunities with residents, audited 47 buildings (six times the previous year’s audits) and closed more than 12,000 service requests, demonstrating the impact the program is having on tenants’ well-being.
Last year, the City of Toronto successfully replaced the water main and the city-owned portion of substandard water services on Scott Street from The Esplanade to Front Street East. A new sanitary sewer was also constructed as part of Phase 1 of the project – 21ECS-LU-08TT.
Many household items, including tampons, condoms, diapers, dental floss, cotton swabs and rags should not be flushed down the toilet. Even wipes labelled ‘flushable’ or ‘biodegradable’ should not be flushed down the toilet because they don’t dissolve and can clog pipes. Fat, oil and grease can also block home plumbing and pollute our waterways when they are poured down the sink or toilet. Help prevent blockages to your plumbing and City sewers and harm to our environment.
Ever wondered how to have your say when a neighbour wants to build an addition, divide a property, or make other changes to a property? The City of Toronto’s new Committee of Adjustment Participation Handbook is here to help!
Tenant Council Elections are coming! Vote this month to elect a Tenant Council Member for your building or townhouse. Your elected Tenant Council Member will: work with your community to improve community spaces, programs, and service; advocate for your community’s needs; and, work with TCHC and the City of Toronto to bring resources to your neighbourhood.