City-wide News
Toronto Community Crisis Service expansion to TTC
Council today voted to expand Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS) to the Toronto Transit Commission. TCCS is one of the City’s four emergency services, along with Toronto Police Service, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Paramedic Services to respond to various crisis situations in the City. Councillor Perks comments on the importance of this program that connects those with mental health needs with community-based, trauma informed response on the TTC and in our communities are available here.
Provincial Planning Statement - Open House - October 16
The City of Toronto City Planning Division is hosting a virtual Public Open House on the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 (PPS 2024) Consistency Exercise. You are invited to join on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm (to register click the link). Join the Open House to hear details about proposed changes to the Official Plan that will bring the Official Plan into consistency with the PPS 2024 and to ask questions about the proposed policies and any related information and material.
A Special Public Meeting will be held as part of October 30, 2025 Planning and Housing Committee. The Planning and Housing Committee will receive input and review the proposed changes and any other material placed before it, in order to make recommendations on the Official Plan Amendments. These recommendations will then be forwarded to Toronto City Council for its consideration.
Background:
The Provincial Planning Statement 2024 Consistency Exercise is an initiative to review the City’s Official Plan and recommend Official Plan Amendments to bring the Official Plan into consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 (PPS 2024).
The PPS consistency exercise is being conducted in two phases. Phase 1 focuses on addressing policy conflicts between the Official Plan and the PPS 2024, while Phase 2 will focus on ensuring that the Official Plan aligns with and supports the objectives of the PPS 2024.
Through Phase 1 of this exercise, the City has identified seven areas of policy conflict that are proposed to be addressed through an Official Plan Amendment:
- Population and Employment Growth Forecasting
- Transit and Mobility Hubs
- Urban Growth Centres
- Former Provincial Plans
- Heritage and Archaeology
- Municipal Comprehensive Review
- Land Use Compatibility
The draft Official Plan Amendment is available as of October 2, 2025. If you would like a copy please email [email protected].
As required by the Planning Act, the City must ensure that it’s Official Plan is consistent with the PPS 2024. For more information about this initiatives, please visit the project webpage at www.toronto.ca/PPSUpdate.
Come have your say on Toronto’s budget priorities!
In person Tuesday October 14th from 7-9pm at St. Lawrence Market North
Hear from the Mayor, Budget Committee Chair, other Members of Council and senior City staff.
You’ll have an opportunity to learn about this year’s budget process and financial challenges, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
We encourage you to register to receive reminders and notifications of any meeting changes.
Registration: City of Toronto: Budget Consultation (Downtown) Tickets, Tue, 14 Oct 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
For more information: toronto.ca/budget
Committee of Adjustment Handbook
Ever wondered how to have your say when a neighbour wants to build an addition, divide a property, or make other changes to a property? The City of Toronto’s new Committee of Adjustment Participation Handbook is here to help! Whether you’re a homeowner, tenant, or simply interested in local planning, this guide explains how to get involved, what to expect at hearings, and how decisions are made. Check it out Committee of Adjustment Participation Handbook for more information.
RentSafeTO: Safe, well-maintained buildings for Toronto tenants
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. More information for tenants is available on the City’s RentSafeTO webpage.
Q: If there are issues or concerns in my apartment, when do I call RentSafeTO?
A: If you are having maintenance problems in your building’s common areas or in your apartment, you should first speak to your property owner or operator. Some issues may take longer than others to resolve, but tenants can find out what is required of building owners on the City's RentSafeTO – Building Owner Requirements webpage. If no response is provided within a reasonable amount of time, tenants are encouraged to contact 311 and RentSafeTO staff will investigate.
Q: My landlord is trying to evict me to make repairs. Should I call RentSafeTO?
A: No. Evictions are managed by the Province of Ontario’s Landlord & Tenant Board, however, the City has implemented new bylaws to protect renters for eviction due to renovations. Residents can learn more about evictions and where to find help at toronto.ca/EvictionHelp.
Upcoming TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
The 36th edition of the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is coming this weekend, Saturday, October 18th (5K Race) and Sunday, October 19th (Marathon & Half Marathon Race).
With over 30 cheer sites across the City and a goal of 3 million raised for 160 Charity partners this year, there is something fun for everyone to get involved with!
For information on road closures in your area, please see the Event Notice attached, or you can use our interactive map linked below and click “show closures” and use the glider to see streets close and re-open based on time throughout the route.
5K Interactive Map for Saturday, October 18th : https://www.racepoint.ca/maps/twm.html?r=5
Marathon & Half Marathon Interactive Map for Sunday, October 19th : https://www.racepoint.ca/maps/twm.html
Ward 4 news
King Street West and Dufferin Street Track Renewal
City of Toronto and TTC crews are currently conducting streetcar track renewal work at the King Street West and Dufferin Street intersection. Work started on September 29, 2025 and is expected to be finished by mid-November 2025, lasting approximately six weeks. Once the streetcar track work is completed, the City of Toronto will undertake sidewalk replacement and tactile plate installation at the intersection. Learn more about this work on the City of Toronto's project webpage.
Please see attached map for TTC Route Diversions
Service changes coming to 41 & 941 Keele that connects to the future Line 5 Eglinton
Effective as of October 12, 2025. In preparation for the opening of Line 5 Eglinton (official opening still to be confirmed), service changes will be implemented on the 41 Keele & 941 Keele Express as part of the approved Line 5 Surface Network Plan.
Service will be adjusted for the 41 Keele to connect customers to the future Keelesdale Station. Northbound buses will operate through the Keelesdale Station bus loop for customer pick up and drop off. The station building will remain closed to customers until Line 5 service begins. Southbound service will not change. Customers can board and exit southbound buses at stops on Trethewey Drive and Keele Street at Eglinton Avenue West. View the detailed route map and description.
Service will be adjusted for the 941 Keele Express to connect customers to the future Keelesdale Station. Northbound buses will operate through the Keelesdale Station bus loop for customer pick up and drop off. The station building will remain closed to customers until Line 5 service begins. Southbound service will not change. Southbound customers can board and exit buses at stops on Keele Street at Eglinton Avenue West. View the detailed route map and description.
2760 Dundas St West- Meeting Notice
Councillor Perks is hosting an on-line community meeting to review the Construction Management Plan (CMP) for 2760 Dundas Street West (formerly The Peacock Hotel).
2760 Dundas Street LP is constructing a 6-storey purpose-built rental building on the north side of Dundas Street West at Indian Road Crescent. The proposal will include 33 residential units with commercial at grade.
The on-line meeting will be held on Thursday, October 16th, 6:30- 7:30PM.
You can participate in the online meeting through the following link:
Join the meeting now
(If you are joining by Smartphone or tablet, you may need to download the Teams App.)
Dial in by phone:
647-749-7152
Phone conference ID: 405 832 283#
The on-line community meeting will walk through what to expect during the construction phase including the construction staging area, details of construction truck access to the site, off-loading of materials, material storage, and pedestrian access.
It will include a review of the Construction Staging Area Staff Report that requests authorization to close the north sidewalk and two westbound traffic lanes on Dundas Street West at this site for a period of 17 months, from November 30, 2025 to April 30, 2027. The report is scheduled to be heard at the Oct 22 Toronto East York Community Council (TEYCC) Meeting agenda. See Agenda Item History - 2025.TE26.19.
The applicant will provide a short presentation and will be available, along with City Transportation staff and Councillor Gord Perks, for a Q&A about the Construction Management Plan and the Construction Staging Area Staff Report coming to TEYCC.
High Park Walking Tours
The Trees of High Park
Sunday October 19 at 10:30 am
On this walk Don Scallen will share stories about the diverse trees that thrive in High Park’s remarkable urban forest. Rare Black Oak savanna thrives on its sandy soils. Regionally rare Sassafras trees are common. Among the planted trees are Ginkgos and Dawn Redwoods. Their claim to fame? Both are recognized as “living fossils”.
Meet at the grassy centre triangle, just inside the main entrance to High Park on Bloor Street at 10:30 a.m.
