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John Tory ends Toronto’s COVID-19 emergency declaration

COVID-19 emergency declaration.The emergency was first declared on March 23, 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact the world.It was the first official emergency declared in the history of modern Toronto, City officials said.“While COVID-19 remains a serious concern requiring ongoing efforts and vigilance, the City’s efforts in fighting COVID-19 have placed Toronto in a position where the emergency declared in response to the pandemic can be terminated,” a news release from the City said Monday. Ontario COVID numbers: 1,213 people in hospital, 201 in intensive care “The City has been working over the past several months to ensure staff redeployed due to the emergency declaration could return to their pre-pandemic positions without disrupting ongoing service delivery.”The decision to end the emergency was made in consultation with Toronto medical officer of health Dr.

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Kyiv mayor addresses Toronto city council

The mayor of Ukrainian capital Kyiv addressed Toronto city councillors during a virtual address on Thursday. Erica Vella reports.

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Several Ontario municipalities keep mandatory COVID vaccine policies in place for employees

COVID-19 vaccine mandates for their staff even as they lift the proof-of-vaccination requirement at facilities such as community centres.The province’s vaccine certificate system covering restaurants, bars, gyms, cinemas, event spaces ended Tuesday and several municipalities confirmed vaccination would no longer be required to enter their recreation facilities and arts centres.But many municipalities that enacted policies requiring employees to be double vaccinated or lose their jobs are keeping those mandates in place.In Toronto, the city said that despite the other public health measures lifting, its policy that employees need to be vaccinated isn’t being removed.

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Toronto city council’s review of paramedic staffing is dead on arrival

paramedics are working long hours, increasing staff burnout and turnover, and despite a recent instance of having no one available to answer an emergency call, Toronto city council will not be looking into the issue further.On Jan. 18, the chair of the city’s paramedics’ union sounded the alarm, pointing to a moment where staffing levels dipped so low, there was no one available to respond to a life-threatening call.#CodeRed No units available in the City at 18:38 hours tonight.— TO Paramedic Union (@416TPSUnit) January 9, 2022A paramedic speaking to Global News under the condition of anonymity over concerns for their job, said the issue is far more common than it is reported.City councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam was pushing for an administrative inquiry to learn more on how often response times are beyond the urgency they require.

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Ontario schools reopen with plans to distribute rapid COVID tests, ramp up vaccine clinics

COVID-19 tests and ramp up on-site vaccination clinics Tuesday as more students headed back to class in-person.The province has said it will provide two rapid COVID-19 tests for staff and students now that PCR tests are less accessible to everyone due to high case volumes.The Lakehead District School Board in Thunder Bay, Ont., where classes ran in-person Monday and Tuesday, said 16,000 rapid tests were in schools on the first day of classes.In southwestern Ontario, the St. Clair Catholic District School Board said it would be sending the test kits home with students on Jan.

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Ontario reports more than 700 COVID-19 cases, 7 additional deaths

Toronto city council approves extension of mask bylaw into next year Seven additional deaths were also announced on Oct. 2, bringing the provincial virus-related death toll to 9,750.

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COVID-19: Toronto city council approves extension of mask bylaw into next year

COVID-19 variant continues to circulate.City officials said in a news release Friday that the mask bylaw and rules relating to COVID-19 precautions in residential buildings will now be in effect until 12:01 a.m. on the first day after council’s meeting scheduled for January.The vote came following a recommendation from Toronto medical officer of health Dr.

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More vaccine mandates across Toronto governments, companies and businesses

As COVID-19 cases rise throughout the province, more companies and businesses are implementing mandatory vaccination for their staff. The new directive is aimed at vaccinating all of Toronto city employees, Morganne Campbell has more.

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COVID-19: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on May 23

COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Sunday:A COVID-19 vaccination clinic is being held at Toronto city hall on Sunday for residents aged 12 and older looking to get their first shot.The clinic began operating at 10 a.m. and is scheduled to run until supplies run out.Officials said no appointment is required.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Feb. 20

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Saturday.Toronto city council has voted to temporarily reduce renewal fees for taxis and limousines amid the coronavirus pandemic.“The taxicab and limousine industry has experienced significant service reductions this year, and the City is dedicated to helping support its recovery,” officials said in a news release issued Saturday.The release said $2.47 million in support will help up to 8,670 drivers.

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Toronto city council votes to temporarily reduce taxi renewal fees

Toronto city council has voted to temporarily reduce renewal fees for taxis and limousines amid the coronavirus pandemic.“The taxicab and limousine industry has experienced significant service reductions this year, and the City is dedicated to helping support its recovery,” officials said in a news release issued Saturday.The release said $2.47 million in support will help up to 8,670 drivers. Toronto police warn of taxi scam where suspects pose as driver and customer, cite COVID-19 concerns Among other things, the money will allow for a 50 per cent reduction in renewal fees for the taxi industry with a credit provided for any fees already paid since Jan.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Jan. 22

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Friday.The City of Toronto has released traffic data on Friday that shows more people have been staying home in order to combat the coronavirus.According to the data, “vehicle traffic continues to be at its lowest observed levels since Stage 1 Reopening back in May and June 2020,” however it is still higher than when restrictions were first announced at the beginning of the spring.The data takes into account three monitoring measures: traffic congestion, volume and downtown multimodal volumes.

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Coronavirus: Mayor Tory asks for more funding from federal, provincial governments for 2021

Toronto’s mayor is asking the federal and provincial governments for money to help Canadian cities through a second fiscal year of the COVID-19 pandemic.Mayor John Tory addressed the Empire Club of Canada this afternoon, giving a preview of Toronto’s 2021 budget.The budget will be brought before Toronto city council on Thursday.Tory had advocated for a “Safe Restart agreement” for municipalities across the country in 2020, which federal and provincial governments agreed to last year.

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TTC report reveals what vehicles it will buy with Toronto city building fund

But that’s just a fraction of the roughly $35 billion needed for the upkeep of the transit network over the next 15 years and the city is hoping other levels of government will still contribute. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Toronto council approves COVID-19 measures targeting, assisting restaurant industry

At its September meeting, Toronto city council approved new regulations to help stall the spread of COVID-19 in the hospitality sector. But the move came with added calls for support for restaurants and more. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Toronto council approves COVID-19 measures both targeting, assisting restaurant industry

COVID-19 cases continues to grow in Toronto, City Council spent a majority of its Wednesday meeting addressing supportive housing and new measures to reign in the second wave of the virus.For the first time since the pandemic began, Toronto city council members were once again meeting within council chambers.However, even with physical distancing measures in place, more than half of the councillors continued to attend virtually. Coronavirus: Toronto Public Health recommending lower restaurant capacities, extending mask bylaw Council was called on to approve new public health measures directed at bars and restaurants to arrest the growth of COVID-19 cases.Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health Dr.

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Coronavirus: 4 businesses being ordered closed by Toronto Public Health

COVID-19.“These are specific actions to arrest transmission of COVID-19,” Dr. Eileen de Villa told reporters at Toronto city hall Friday afternoon.“I am acting under my authority to close down these businesses.

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Face masks continue to be ‘strongly recommended,’ not mandatory in Edmonton

COVID-19 have increased in Edmonton in recent weeks. Edmonton COVID-19 trend shows jump in active cases, more young people testing positive Earlier this week, Toronto city council voted to make wearing face masks mandatory in indoor, “openly accessible” public settings.

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Toronto’s board of health approves proposal for voluntary coronavirus isolation centres

COVID-19 but can’t self-isolate at home.The proposal calls for the city to seek help from the provincial and federal governments in setting up so-called isolation centres.The plan must now be presented to the full Toronto city council at its next meeting later this month.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The recommendation was put forward by the city’s chief medical officer of health, Dr.

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Toronto city council votes to mandate face masks

Toronto city council has passed a temporary bylaw requiring people to wear face masks in public indoor settings starting July 7. And as Mike Drolet explains, the debate is on over how you can enforce that kind of rule.

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Coronavirus: Toronto passes bylaw making masks mandatory indoors

Toronto city council passed a bylaw on Tuesday making non-medical masks or face coverings mandatory beginning on July 7. The move comes after Premier Doug Ford said he couldn’t enforce a province-wide law like Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area mayors were requesting.

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Toronto City Council to make face masks mandatory in closed public settings

Toronto city council will vote on Tuesday on a bylaw which would make face masks mandatory in indoor public settings. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Should masks be mandatory? It depends

coronavirus pandemic.On Tuesday, Toronto Mayor John Tory announced that he supports a proposed bylaw that would make face coverings mandatory in indoor businesses and enclosed public spaces in an effort to prevent a “resurgence” of COVID-19 cases. The city already announced masks will be mandatory on public transit as of July 2.If the proposed measure is approved by Toronto city council, it will come into effect one week from Tuesday.In Canada, hot spots in Ontario and Quebec continue to report new cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, every day.

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Coronavirus: Some restaurants call for more flexibility in Toronto’s new outdoor patio plan

Toronto Mayor John Tory says there have been about 250 completed applications for the City’s CafeTO plan to allow for more outdoor dining space for local businesses, but some are calling for the program to be more flexible.The program, if approved by Toronto city council, will expedite the process for bars and restaurants to move into sidewalks, roads, and other space to expand patio space. CafeTO is being heralded by some as a way make up for losses due to physical distancing standards, which will reduce the number of tables.With an existing patio, Breakwall BBQ and Smokehouse in the Beaches is able to open only three of its tables.

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Ontario bike shops, urban planners say coronavirus pandemic could shift the culture of cycling

COVID-19 pandemic is a sign of growing public support for cycling.Bateman’s Bicycle Shop says it initially experienced a two-week slump as health measures meant to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus took effect, but there’s been a complete reversal since then.The company’s president, Robert Bateman, says they’ve seen a roughly 30 per cent increase in new customers and their work shop is booked solid.Bateman says he hopes having more cyclists on the roads will spur growth in bike infrastructure.

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Toronto Coun. Michael Ford tests positive for coronavirus

City of Toronto Coun. Michael Ford is self-isolating at home after testing positive for coronavirus.Ford shared the results of his test in a brief statement on Tuesday.

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Brampton tries to crack down on backyard parties as temperatures get warmer

Brampton, Ont., says warm weather has made some residents reckless when it comes to physical distancing, noting fines were issued in connection with 19 backyard parties over the last week.Patrick Brown says the city northwest of Toronto has been trying to crack down on backyard and parking lot parties of various sizes as temperatures rise.Brown says while the vast majority of residents are abiding by health and safety regulations meant to curb the spread of COVID-19, some need to face financial consequences for the message to sink in.

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City of Toronto cancels all in-person Canada Day events due to coronavirus

The City of Toronto has announced all in-person Canada Day events have been cancelled as part of the ongoing municipal response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto city council to meet virtually on Thursday

Mayor of Toronto John Tory said on Wednesday that the city council will meet virtually on Thursday for the first time in the city’s history to deal with any urgent business and to discuss the ongoing emergency.

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Coronavirus: Virtual cyclists raise money for Toronto health-care workers

A virtual bicycle marathon has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Toronto health-care workers at a time when COVID-19 restrictions are preventing traditional charitable runs and rides from taking to the streets.

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Coronavirus: City of Toronto unveils donation portal for local pandemic relief efforts

The City of Toronto has launched a new portal for those who want to assist with local coronavirus pandemic relief efforts.

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Coronavirus: 8 more dead from COVID-19 at Toronto nursing home, 101 confirmed and probable cases

Toronto’s medical officer of health says eight more residents at an east-end Toronto nursing home have died from coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths to at least 16.

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Toronto cancels city-led and permitted events to June 30

TORONTO, ONT – Canada's largest city, Toronto, announced Tuesday it is canceling all city-led and permitted events through June 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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