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Advocates hope digital map makes Toronto art more accessible
Community researchers and advocates with the umbrella group AccessArt are ranking public installations in each city across the country. After three years of work, they hope the progress they've made so far helps people with disabilities to not only navigate Toronto but also guide artists to create more inclusive installations.
Grassroots group urges Tim Hortons to put a lid on litter
Don't Mess with the Don, a charity, has launched a new campaign, Tim Let's Talk, that focuses on garbage from Tim Hortons because the charity would like the restaurant chain to take responsibility for its litter. The trash pollutes green spaces, which means wildlife have to "live amidst our garbage," one member says.
Tipping, in this economy? How tipping culture is evolving
Underscoring locals' ability to enjoy their summer is their ability to tip amid rising inflation. Industry stakeholders say to alleviate the problem, government intervention is needed in one form or another, but one expert says the market may be forced to adapt sooner.
Disability advocates to rally for boosted federal benefit
Disability advocates are set to gather in downtown Toronto Thursday morning to not only mark the historic win of the Canada Disability Benefit, but to gather support in improving it for people with disabilities.
Toronto committee endorses plan to build nearly 6,000 housing units
Toronto's housing committee has endorsed a plan to build almost 6,000 new rental units across the city at a cost of over $350 million, in a bid to get almost 20 projects "unstuck" from the development pipeline.
Trustees nix proposal to let Catholic schools fly Pride flag
Trustees for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board have voted against a motion that would have allowed schools to fly alternative flags, including Pride flags, outside schools and other board properties.
Toronto cop's misconduct probe wraps up with closing arguments
A hearing into a senior Toronto police officer facing allegations that she interfered with an investigation into a single-vehicle collision involving a family member concluded on Tuesday, with the defence and prosecution presenting their final arguments.
Cop facing misconduct probe says nephew wasn't impaired in crash
A Toronto police officer facing misconduct charges for allegedly interfering with an investigation into a collision her nephew was involved two years ago has testified she would have arrested him herself if she suspected he was impaired.
TTC strike averted as union, management reach last-minute deal
The union local that represents nearly 12,000 Toronto Transit Commission workers says it has struck a tentative deal with management, averting a strike that would have caused chaos for hundreds of thousands of commuters.
Some progress made at bargaining talks, TTC union says
The union local that represents nearly 12,000 Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) workers says some progress is being made at the bargaining table ahead of an impending strike by its members.