Starting January 1, 2026, the City of Toronto will no longer manage recycling collection. Under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act of 2016, this responsibility will shift to producers, with Circular Materials taking over Blue Bin collections for all residential properties, schools, long-term care facilities and retirement homes.
At our April City Council meeting, we adopted a comprehensive Congestion Management Plan which includes a series of measures designed to keep everyone's commute safe and efficient. Here are a few key highlights of the plan which have the most impact on Ward 13:
I am happy to share that after years of advocacy and a year and a half since my motion was adopted by Council, we now have a comprehensive City-Wide Dog Off-Leash Strategy in place. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Toronto Dog Park Community, Paws for Parks, and the residents of Toronto Centre for their persistent advocacy and input throughout this process.
Congratulations to everyone who participated in Participatory Budgeting 2025!
This year, we focused on three clusters of neighbourhoods in Toronto-Centre: Cluster 1 (Bay Cloverhill, Church Wellesley, Upper Jarvis and Bloor East), Cluster 5 (St. Lawrence) and Cluster 6 (Canary District, Corktown and Distillery District). After a feasibility and costing review was done by staff and our office, 15 capital ideas were put forward to go through the voting phase by residents of participating neighbourhoods, and we now have the results.
You're warmly invited to attend my Toronto Centre Holiday Banquet at St. Lawrence Hall on December 5 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm! Space is limited, so RSVP ASAP!
Our friends at TO Live present Sound Break! Discover Toronto’s sound with Sound Break, a brand-new, free weekly pop-up music series bringing local artists right to you.
Every Thursday at noon, TO Live lobbies come alive with casual, intimate performances spanning genres from jazz to hip-hop to indie folk. One week you’ll find them downtown, the next uptown, but always showcasing Toronto’s incredible talent.
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.
It's that time of year again! 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 begins on November 3 and runs untli 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.