City-Wide News
Daylight Saving Time
The start of daylight saving time means fewer daylight hours in the morning hours and reduced visibility for all road users. As the clocks “spring forward”, the City reminds Torontonians, especially those driving, to stay alert, obey the speed limit and help keep Toronto’s streets safe for everyone. Learn more about the City’s Road Safety Plan at toronto.ca/VisionZero. This year, the clocks “spring forward” at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8.
When visibility is reduced, drivers are reminded to:
- Slow down, avoid distractions and obey the speed limit.
- Share the road and watch for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and people cycling.
- Approach crosswalks, intersections and transit stops with caution.
- Ensure vehicle headlamps and signal lights are functioning properly.
- Be patient and courteous to other road users.
Let’s Tackle Cigarette Litter Together – Join the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz This April!
We’re gearing up for one of our biggest environmental campaigns yet, and we’d love you to be part of it!
Did you know that over 1 million cigarette butts are dropped on the ground in Toronto every single day? They may be small, but they are toxic and sure add up over time.
This April, A Greener Future is partnering with UNSMOKE Canada Cleanups to host a nationwide cigarette litter cleanup called the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, with the goal of collecting 1 million cigarette butts across Canada. The flagship event will take place on Saturday, April 11th in Toronto and we’re inviting you to join the movement.
How You Can Get Involved
You can participate in the way that works best for you:
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Join the in-person event
Send a team to help clean up butts at our in-person event at Ripley’s Aquarium downtown Toronto on Sat, April 11th between 10 am and 2 pm.
Your team can wear branded gear, take part in the action, and snap some great content for your social channels. We’ll have a photographer on-site and may have media coverage, so it’s a perfect moment to highlight your community involvement!
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Do a local cleanup around your campus
Can’t attend in person? You can still participate by cleaning up butts from around your neighbourhood before the event. Then have someone from your team drop off your collected butts at the event site, or contact us for mailing instructions.
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Share our event in your newsletter or social media
We would also appreciate it if you can share our event in your monthly newsletter or through your various social media channels.
Why Join?
- Show your commitment to sustainability and clean communities
- Engage your group in meaningful action
- Get visibility through event media, social media, and our annual report
- Help remove toxic cigarette litter from Toronto streets
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Be part of a national impact story: 1 million butts removed from the environment
Let us know how you would like to get involved, and we’ll provide you with the next steps.
Thank you for being a leader in environmental action! We hope to see your team in April!
The West Toronto Ontario Health Team
The West Toronto Ontario Health Team is a group of 38 health and social service organizations in the West Toronto area which helps coordinate care between hospitals, primary care, home and community care services, long-term care homes, congregate settings, and other services to deliver an improved and seamless healthcare experience for those receiving care in West Toronto.
Ward 4 news
1464 King St W & 10-12 Maynard Ave CCM - March 3rd
The City has received an Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment application proposing to redevelop the properties on 1464 King St W and 10-12 Maynard Ave to an 11-storey mixed use building with 80 residential units, ground-floor retail, daycare uses, and a proposed temple with religious residences above the 7th floor.
The application for Rezoning and Site Plan has been deemed complete. City Planning staff are in the process of beginning a review of this application.
City Planning have scheduled an in-person Community Consultation Meeting for the evening of Tuesday, March 3rd. Councillor Perks, City Planning staff, and the applicant will be present to hear comments and answer questions.
Information submitted to the City by the applicant is available for your review under 'supporting Documents' on the City's Application Information Centre here.
Date: Tuesday, March 3rd 2026
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: 100 Close Ave
2271, 2277 & 2279 Bloor Street West Community Consultation Meeting on March 11th
The City has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 2271, 2277 & 2279 Bloor Street West and resultantly City Planning has scheduled an in-person Community Consultation Meeting for the evening of March 11th at 6pm.
A plan has been proposed to construct a 16-storey mixed-use building on the site, containing 60 residential dwelling units and at-grade commercial space. The new building would contain zero vehicular parking spaces and 74 bicycle parking spaces. It should be noted that residents of this building would not be eligibile to apply for on-street parking permits in the surrounding neighbourhood.
The meeting, consisting of a short presentation of the proposal by the applicant, followed by a presentation from City Planning Staff, and concluding with a Q&A session, will allow you to view the proposal and share your thoughts.
Councillor Perks, City Planning staff, and the applicant will be in attendance to help answer any questions that may arise.
The meeting will take place from 6pm-8pm on March 11th at Swansea Town Hall. Precise details for the meeting can be found here: 2271, 2277 & 2279 Bloor Street West | City Planning & Development Review Community Consultation Meetings | Have Your Say Toronto.
Further information on the project and what is being proposed can be found on the City's Application Information Centre website here: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/application-details/?id=5759532&pid=143995&title=2279-BLOOR-ST-W.
Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) - Keele to St George Stations - Full weekend closure on Saturday, February 28 to Sunday, March 1, 2026
Closure Date
Saturday, February 28 to Sunday, March 1, 2026
Subway service will be replaced by shuttle buses for the full weekend.
Regular subway service will resume Monday, March 2.
Subway Service Impacted
Line 2 – Bloor–Danforth
Closure Boundaries
Keele Station to St George Station
Reason for closure:
Planned track work as part of ongoing state‑of‑good‑repair maintenance.
Shuttle Buses Operating
Shuttle buses will operate between Keele and St George stations for the duration of the closure.
Alternate Routes
Customers may use existing surface routes along Bloor Street West and connecting north–south routes.
Wheel-Trans and Accessible Service
Wheel-Trans service will be available for any customer requiring assistance. TTC staff will be available to help customers arrange accessible transportation.
Additional Information
Multiple entrances will be closed for Dufferin, Ossington, Bathurst and Spadina stations.
The following entrances will be closed:
- Russett Avenue entrance at Dufferin Station.
- Delaware Avenue entrance at Ossington Station.
- Markham Street entrance at Bathurst Station.
- Kendal Avenue entrance at Spadina Station.
Lansdowne Station will be closed. All other TTC stations will remain open for customers to purchase or load a PRESTO card, PRESTO Ticket and to connect to surface routes.
Elevator/escalator status
Customers may contact the TTC Lift Line at 416‑539‑5438 (LIFT) for real-time information on any outages.
For the latest information on planned subway closures, visit: https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories
