Toronto Politics

• Live Nation hands Toronto engineering report on Rogers Stadium damage

  A "100-year storm" battered Toronto last week, leaving bleachers strewn across Rogers Stadium, which, in the aftermath, also appeared to have partially collapsed grandstands.

  Canada

  Sep 9
  
• Olivia Chow maintains double-digit lead in Toronto mayoral race, new poll finds

  A new study from Liaison Strategies, conducted at the start of the Labour Day long weekend, puts Chow at 50 per cent among decided and leaning voters.

  Canada

  Sep 9
  
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• Toronto orders Live Nation to hire engineer, fix Rogers Stadium before AC/DC show

  Images from the venue, located near Downsview Park, show blue bleachers strewn around the site, while its grandstands appear to be partially collapsed.

  Canada

  Sep 4
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• Toronto begins recovery after ‘100-year storm’ leaves behind massive flooding

  A massive thunderstorm swept into Toronto on Wednesday afternoon, dropping two months of rain over the course of a few hours. 

  Canada

  Sep 3
• Toronto councillor tried to cancel FordFest after resident raised concerns about event

  FordFest is an annual barbecue and festival organized by Premier Doug Ford, which was held in Thomson Memorial Park in Scarborough this year.

  Politics

  Sep 2
• Ford government announces plans to restart bike lane removals in Toronto

  The Ontario Court of Appeal previously overturned a lower court's decision that removing bike lanes violated the Canadian Charter, allowing the government to proceed with its plan.

  Canada

  Sep 1
• TTC’s first subway barrier installation renews criticism over plan

  Modelled after barriers on New York City's subway system, the TTC's plan to improve subway safety saw immediate criticism when it was first announced and even more now.

  Politics

  Aug 31
• Metrolinx hikes penalties for fare evasion to $200 and higher

  Beginning Sept. 8, provincial transit agency Metrolinx will hike its fares to $200 for a first-time offence.

  Canada

  Aug 27
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• Ontario’s order for new subway trains could be hit by Canadian counter-tariffs

  The retaliatory tariffs could apply to self-driving, electric trains ordered by the Ford government for the Ontario Line that will be built south of the border.

  Economy

  Aug 26
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• Toronto’s election sets stage for several intriguing council battles

  The stage has been set for Toronto's municipal election on Oct. 26, with many intriguing battles about to take place for seats on city council.

  Politics

  Aug 25