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Ten days of Toronto Jazz kicks off this Friday!
Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 28. Experience the rhythm of Bloor-Yorkville at Toronto Jazz Fest. Every day there will be FREE shows in Yorkville.
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Noise By-law review underway this fall
How Airbnb may be fuelling gentrification
A new study sheds light on how short-term rentals like Airbnb make housing less affordable.
The average asking price for a rental unit in Canada reached $2,042 in June, marking a 7.5 per cent increase from 2022. Metropolitan districts are particularly affected by rising rental costs, with some local families forced to relocate due to a lack of affordable housing.
City reminds pet owners to be responsible, keep their dog leashed
The City of Toronto is reminding pet owners about their responsibilities and requirements for owning a dog in Toronto and emphasizing the importance of keeping their dog leashed and under control at all times.
There has been a recent surge in incidents involving dogs that are off leash including incidents involving children, pedestrians and cyclists.
Cities need to make space for transportation alternatives
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered how people work, move and interact with each other. Patterns of employment, shopping, food consumption and leisure have shifted markedly.
One of the most visible changes, particularly in big cities, is the embrace of e-bikes and other micro-mobility devices (scooters, hoverboards, e-skateboards, e-trikes, Segways and more).
Toronto Public Health confirms first mosquitos to test positive for West Nile virus in 2023
Investing in the dream of University Park
Noise Bylaw Review underway this fall
Ford Government wants to weaken the provincial Planning Policy Framework. Now everyone is asking why?
Think your property assessment is too high? Here’s what to do
An ongoing Toronto Star investigation into the accuracy and fairness of property assessments found that the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) consistently under- and over-assessed homes’ worth compared to their sales prices.