nowtoronto.com Open in urlscan Pro
134.122.46.111  Public Scan

Submitted URL: https://click.agilitypr.delivery/ls/click?upn=u001.UqBg-2F41oy40fkpFjFhj04VDM4Dyro8EeO3GSeKVeof7qjScoJU-2BkSUIf-2FtPEfmEnCI1STh7q...
Effective URL: https://nowtoronto.com/news/ttc-staff-block-entrance-at-eglinton-station-to-prevent-riders-from-sneaking-in-without-pay...
Submission: On August 07 via api from CA — Scanned from CA

Form analysis 3 forms found in the DOM

GET https://nowtoronto.com/

<form role="search" method="get" class="nt-header__search-form" action="https://nowtoronto.com/">
  <label for="s">
    <span class="screen-reader-text">Search Now Toronto...</span>
  </label>
  <input type="search" class="nt-header__search-input" value="" name="s" placeholder="Search Now Toronto..." required="">
</form>

POST /news/ttc-staff-block-entrance-at-eglinton-station-to-prevent-riders-from-sneaking-in-without-paying/#gf_10

<form method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data" target="gform_ajax_frame_10" id="gform_10" class="nt-newsletter" action="/news/ttc-staff-block-entrance-at-eglinton-station-to-prevent-riders-from-sneaking-in-without-paying/#gf_10" data-formid="10"
  novalidate="">
  <div class="gform-body gform_body">
    <div id="gform_fields_10" class="gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below">
      <div id="field_10_1" class="gfield gfield--type-email visually-hide-label gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible"
        data-js-reload="field_10_1"><label class="gfield_label gform-field-label" for="input_10_1">Email<span class="gfield_required"><span class="gfield_required gfield_required_text">(Required)</span></span></label>
        <div class="ginput_container ginput_container_email">
          <input name="input_1" id="input_10_1" type="email" value="" class="large" placeholder="Your email address" aria-required="true" aria-invalid="false" autocomplete="email">
        </div>
      </div>
      <div id="field_10_2" class="gfield gfield--type-honeypot gform_validation_container field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible" data-js-reload="field_10_2"><label
          class="gfield_label gform-field-label" for="input_10_2">Name</label>
        <div class="ginput_container"><input name="input_2" id="input_10_2" type="text" value="" autocomplete="new-password"></div>
        <div class="gfield_description" id="gfield_description_10_2">This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.</div>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="gform_footer top_label"> <button type="submit" id="gform_submit_button_10" class="gform_button button"
      onclick="if(window[&quot;gf_submitting_10&quot;]){return false;}  if( !jQuery(&quot;#gform_10&quot;)[0].checkValidity || jQuery(&quot;#gform_10&quot;)[0].checkValidity()){window[&quot;gf_submitting_10&quot;]=true;}  "
      onkeypress="if( event.keyCode == 13 ){ if(window[&quot;gf_submitting_10&quot;]){return false;} if( !jQuery(&quot;#gform_10&quot;)[0].checkValidity || jQuery(&quot;#gform_10&quot;)[0].checkValidity()){window[&quot;gf_submitting_10&quot;]=true;}  jQuery(&quot;#gform_10&quot;).trigger(&quot;submit&quot;,[true]); }">Subscribe</button>
    <input type="hidden" name="gform_ajax" value="form_id=10&amp;title=&amp;description=&amp;tabindex=0&amp;theme=gravity-theme">
    <input type="hidden" class="gform_hidden" name="is_submit_10" value="1">
    <input type="hidden" class="gform_hidden" name="gform_submit" value="10">
    <input type="hidden" class="gform_hidden" name="gform_unique_id" value="">
    <input type="hidden" class="gform_hidden" name="state_10" value="WyJbXSIsImYxNTFiYTc3NTU1ZDEzNjU2ZDI4ZDhhZWE1NTBmMDE3Il0=">
    <input type="hidden" class="gform_hidden" name="gform_target_page_number_10" id="gform_target_page_number_10" value="0">
    <input type="hidden" class="gform_hidden" name="gform_source_page_number_10" id="gform_source_page_number_10" value="1">
    <input type="hidden" name="gform_field_values" value="">
  </div>
</form>

POST /news/ttc-staff-block-entrance-at-eglinton-station-to-prevent-riders-from-sneaking-in-without-paying/#gf_8

<form method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data" target="gform_ajax_frame_8" id="gform_8" class="nt-newsletter" action="/news/ttc-staff-block-entrance-at-eglinton-station-to-prevent-riders-from-sneaking-in-without-paying/#gf_8" data-formid="8"
  novalidate="">
  <div class="gform-body gform_body">
    <div id="gform_fields_8" class="gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below">
      <div id="field_8_1" class="gfield gfield--type-email visually-hide-label gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible" data-js-reload="field_8_1">
        <label class="gfield_label gform-field-label" for="input_8_1">Email<span class="gfield_required"><span class="gfield_required gfield_required_text">(Required)</span></span></label>
        <div class="ginput_container ginput_container_email">
          <input name="input_1" id="input_8_1" type="email" value="" class="large" placeholder="Your email address" aria-required="true" aria-invalid="false" autocomplete="email">
        </div>
      </div>
      <div id="field_8_2" class="gfield gfield--type-honeypot gform_validation_container field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible" data-js-reload="field_8_2"><label
          class="gfield_label gform-field-label" for="input_8_2">Phone</label>
        <div class="ginput_container"><input name="input_2" id="input_8_2" type="text" value="" autocomplete="new-password"></div>
        <div class="gfield_description" id="gfield_description_8_2">This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.</div>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="gform_footer top_label"> <button type="submit" id="gform_submit_button_8" class="gform_button button"
      onclick="if(window[&quot;gf_submitting_8&quot;]){return false;}  if( !jQuery(&quot;#gform_8&quot;)[0].checkValidity || jQuery(&quot;#gform_8&quot;)[0].checkValidity()){window[&quot;gf_submitting_8&quot;]=true;}  "
      onkeypress="if( event.keyCode == 13 ){ if(window[&quot;gf_submitting_8&quot;]){return false;} if( !jQuery(&quot;#gform_8&quot;)[0].checkValidity || jQuery(&quot;#gform_8&quot;)[0].checkValidity()){window[&quot;gf_submitting_8&quot;]=true;}  jQuery(&quot;#gform_8&quot;).trigger(&quot;submit&quot;,[true]); }">Subscribe</button>
    <input type="hidden" name="gform_ajax" value="form_id=8&amp;title=&amp;description=&amp;tabindex=0&amp;theme=gravity-theme">
    <input type="hidden" class="gform_hidden" name="is_submit_8" value="1">
    <input type="hidden" class="gform_hidden" name="gform_submit" value="8">
    <input type="hidden" class="gform_hidden" name="gform_unique_id" value="">
    <input type="hidden" class="gform_hidden" name="state_8" value="WyJbXSIsImYxNTFiYTc3NTU1ZDEzNjU2ZDI4ZDhhZWE1NTBmMDE3Il0=">
    <input type="hidden" class="gform_hidden" name="gform_target_page_number_8" id="gform_target_page_number_8" value="0">
    <input type="hidden" class="gform_hidden" name="gform_source_page_number_8" id="gform_source_page_number_8" value="1">
    <input type="hidden" name="gform_field_values" value="">
  </div>
</form>

Text Content

Advertisement


Search Now Open Menu
 * News
 * Culture
 * Reviews
   * Album reviews
   * Concert reviews
   * Movies & TV Reviews
 * Real Estate
 * Lifestyle
 * Events

Search Open Menu
Close Menu
 * News
 * Culture
 * Reviews
   * Album reviews
   * Concert reviews
   * Movies & TV Reviews
 * Real Estate
 * Lifestyle
 * Events

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 * About
 * Masthead
 * Editorial Mandate
 * Jobs
 * Advertise
 * Contests
 * Contact

 * Facebook
 * Instagram
 * Twitter
 * Youtube
 * Tiktok

Search Now Toronto...
Close Search

News


TTC STAFF BLOCK ENTRANCE AT EGLINTON STATION TO PREVENT RIDERS FROM SNEAKING IN
WITHOUT PAYING

Posted 17 hours agoBreanna Marcelo


The TTC has blocked an entrance at a subway station after reports of people
sneaking in without paying their fare. (Courtesy: Google Maps)
 * Facebook
 * Twitter
 * Reddit
 * Copy current article link

The TTC has blocked an entrance at a subway station after reports of people
sneaking in without paying their fare. 

Over the weekend, two TTC staff workers were seen at Eglinton Subway Station at
the Duplex Avenue exit to prevent people from illegally entering. This
entrancehas been a consistent area for fare evasion as many are able to walk
through and enter the zone without paying, the transit agency says. 

Fare evasion includes illegal entry into a subway station through a bus bay,
entering a fare gate without paying, boarding a bus or streetcar without paying
and lastly, using a fare type that you do not qualify for.



According to a local resident on social media, there were also fare inspectors
on site to redirect riders attempting to enter for free. 

Read More

 * Torontonians are loving TTC station signs that include the stop’s names in
   multiple Indigenous languages
 * ‘The entire way is a slow zone,’ Transit advocacy groups say slow subways
   cannot be the new normal after TTC unveils slow zones

The TTC says during its fare evasion audits, it identified areas that are prone
to fare evasion and this location was one of them.





“We are increasing our staff presence and enforcing bylaw infraction notices for
people who willfully evade fare or try and cheat their way onto the TTC. These
willful acts are costing us tens of millions of dollars a year that could, and
should be going into improving service,” TTC Spokesperson Stuart Green said in a
statement to Now Toronto on Tuesday.

This comes following a recent internal audit report that found that fare evasion
is at an all-time high. As of 2023, TTC auditors found that fare evasion was at
nearly 12 per cent and cost the system close to $124 million in lost revenue.

The standard TTC fare for an adult is $3.35, $2.40 for youth and $2.30 for
seniors. Not paying the fare is illegal and could cost a person a fine of up to
$425, according to the TTC.

Some people online say riders have been avoiding fares at this station for a
long time.

“This has been happening for decades at Eg and Yonge (and other above-ground
stations) 





When I lived there (20 yrs ago) I witnessed groups of teens sneaking in every
day. TTC never did anything about it,” one X user said.

“I use that bus terminal all the time and the amount of people who just walk in
without paying is quite something. It has been the case for years but nothing
has been done about it,” another user said.

“It happens at most stations. TTC does nothing to stop people from doing this. I
never see security or special constables anywhere,” another user commented.

Meanwhile, others claim this happens at several other TTC stations across the
city, including Finch, Rosedale, St. Clair, and Ossington stations.







Breanna Marcelo

Writer / Reporter

Advertisement


 * Facebook
 * Instagram
 * Twitter
 * Youtube
 * Tiktok

Follow us @nowtoronto

Advertisement




WHAT’S TRENDING

 * Posted 4 days ago
   
   REVIEW: This Caribbean island is about to become the next hottest tourist
   destination for travellers desperate for a peaceful getaway. Meet Saint Lucia

 * Posted 6 days ago
   
   100 charges laid, over $1M in losses to victims of cell phone SIM swap fraud
   in Toronto

 * Posted 7 days ago
   
   ‘People switching to less expensive alternatives,’ McDonald’s, Starbucks
   sales drop as Canadian consumers cut back on spending

Advertisement



News


30 TORONTO COMMUNITY CENTRES TO RECEIVE SUBSTANTIAL UPGRADES, INCLUDING FREE
PUBLIC WI-FI AND PHONE CHARGING STATIONS

Posted 17 hours agoRachel Goodman


30 Toronto community centres to receive substantial upgrades, including free
public Wi-Fi and phone charging stations. (Courtesy: MayorOliviaChow/X)
 * Facebook
 * Twitter
 * Reddit
 * Copy current article link

Some city community centres will undergo a makeover by the end of 2025 as part
of an initiative to revamp facilities at various Toronto locations.

Mayor Olivia Chow unveiled the project at Port Union Community Recreation Centre
on Tuesday, where she announced upgrades to 30 community centres across Toronto.

“We’re going to fix up our community centres—paint, repairs, ceilings, walls,
and structural issues—to get them back on track,” she wrote on X shortly after.

As part of the project, public Wi-Fi-and phone charging stations will be
installed at all 126 community recreation centres by the end of this year. 

Meanwhile, substantial updates at select locations will include repairing and
repainting walls, ceilings and other structural features, as well as replacing
lobby furniture, the city confirmed in a press release on Tuesday.





General Manager of Parks, Forest and Rec at the City of Toronto Howie Dayton
told Now Toronto that prior budgetary restraints had curbed the possibility for
repairs.

“Most of our community centre stock is over 60 years old, including our arenas
and pool facilities but our state of good repair budgets just haven’t allowed
us, over time, to upgrade them or refresh them,” Dayton explained.

The renovations are part of the city’s Back on Track program, which aims to
revitalize Toronto’s vital city services, with an estimated $10-$20 million of
the project’s $50 million budget being allocated to community centre upgrades,
according to Dayton.



The city did not specify which 30 sites would receive the upgrades but said
geographic distribution and consideration for equity-deserving neighbourhoods
were important factors, though Dayton did warn of the potential for minor
disturbances to some services.

“We’re going to minimize disruption to the best of our ability, we expect there
might be some program impacts. We’ll certainly communicate with the public if
and where those occur, and make every effort to keep it  as short as possible,”
he said.





Refurbishments will help to maintain inviting and safe spaces for people to
gather and connect, improve overall experience for users, ensure the longevity
of community recreation centres, and keep city-run facilities in a state of good
repair, according to the city.

Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie said the project was “a wonderful opportunity to
reignite the spirit within our communities,” and that the city needs to keep
“advocating for access to critical community resources so people can thrive and
build themselves while connecting in safe and inclusive spaces.”




Rachel Goodman

Writer / Reporter

Advertisement


 * Facebook
 * Instagram
 * Twitter
 * Youtube
 * Tiktok

Follow us @nowtoronto

Advertisement




WHAT’S TRENDING

 * Posted 4 days ago
   
   REVIEW: This Caribbean island is about to become the next hottest tourist
   destination for travellers desperate for a peaceful getaway. Meet Saint Lucia

 * Posted 6 days ago
   
   100 charges laid, over $1M in losses to victims of cell phone SIM swap fraud
   in Toronto

 * Posted 7 days ago
   
   ‘People switching to less expensive alternatives,’ McDonald’s, Starbucks
   sales drop as Canadian consumers cut back on spending

Advertisement



News


31 HOURS, 134 KMS AND A $25,000 GOAL: TORONTO MAN TO EMBARK ON SECOND WALKING
FUNDRAISER, THIS TIME TO NIAGARA FALLS 

Posted 17 hours agoRachel Goodman


A Toronto man will be walking from Toronto to Niagara Falls for a good cause.
(Courtesy: miisoblack/Instagram (left), the1treylos/Instagram (right))
 * Facebook
 * Twitter
 * Reddit
 * Copy current article link

A Toronto man is planning to walk roughly 31 hours from Toronto to Niagara Falls
to fundraise for back to school supplies for students in his local community,
after doing a similar fundraiser earlier this year.

Trevaun Douglas is a youth leader and community helper from Lawrence Heights and
is setting off on the 134-kilometre trek on Aug. 10, with hopes of raising
$25,000. 

Douglas was inspired to raise money for school supplies by the financial
difficulties he experienced as a child.

“I grew up struggling with finding funds for necessities, a lack of resources
and financial supports, so being able to take burdens off the community’s
shoulders so they do not have to experience what I went through is the least I
can do,” Douglas told Now Toronto in an email statement.

The money he raises will be used to purchase backpacks, shoes, haircuts, food,
books, emergency food boxes, grocery cards for parents, and to host a back to
school event in Lawrence Heights, according to Douglas. 





“I aim to surpass my previous fundraising efforts and make a significant
positive impact on the community and for this to be the biggest back to school
event in Lawrence Heights history,” 

Read More

 * Toronto man walked 18 hours from Yorkdale mall to Hamilton to raise money and
   treat moms in need to a spa day

Douglas’ previous fundraising attempt received substantial online attention.

A video shared by Douglas documenting his 75-kilometre walk from Yorkdale Mall
to Hamilton went viral on TikTok in May, garnering over half-a-million views and
almost 40,000 likes as of publication.

> 

He began the walk at 4:30 a.m. wearing a 55-pound vest and reached Hamilton at
11:45 p.m that night. His walk to Niagara Falls is expected to take almost
double the amount of time. 

In total, Douglas raised $2,665 on GoFundMe which he used to take ten moms from
the Lawrence Heights community to the Go Place spa in Markham for Mother’s Day.
Douglas plans to continue in the spirit of giving with his upcoming walk.








“This time, I want to ensure that children in my community start the school year
with the supplies they need and feel fresh with the free haircuts they will
receive,” he said.

“Education is vital for a child’s future, and by providing back-to-school items,
I hope to give them a strong start and alleviate some of the financial burdens
on their parents,” Douglas wrote, adding that while he feels prepared for this
longer walk physically, the most important aspect is to ensure he is in the
right mindset before setting off.

“I do not think you can ever 100 per cent prepare for an initiative like this
because there are many things that can go wrong, however, being optimistic and
focused on completing the goal is very important,” he explained.

Part of Douglas’s preparation involves route planning, mapping out landmarks,
packing extra batteries and chargers for his navigation electronics,
establishing checkpoints and organizing support for participants who may need
breaks along the way. 





“The hardest part is the physical challenge, especially during the long hours of
walking, each city is 6-8 hours away depending on the pace,” Douglas said.

However, he won’t be walking alone, four of Douglas’ friends will join him.

“The thought of the difference my friends and I are making with this walk keeps
me motivated,” he said.

Douglas will be joined by other community members during the first hour of the
walk.

“I encourage everyone who can join my friends and I for any part of the walk, as
their participation helps to amplify our message and efforts,” he concluded.





You can donate to Douglas’ back to school walk fundraiser here.

Rachel Goodman

Writer / Reporter

Advertisement


 * Facebook
 * Instagram
 * Twitter
 * Youtube
 * Tiktok

Follow us @nowtoronto

Advertisement




WHAT’S TRENDING

 * Posted 4 days ago
   
   REVIEW: This Caribbean island is about to become the next hottest tourist
   destination for travellers desperate for a peaceful getaway. Meet Saint Lucia

 * Posted 6 days ago
   
   100 charges laid, over $1M in losses to victims of cell phone SIM swap fraud
   in Toronto

 * Posted 7 days ago
   
   ‘People switching to less expensive alternatives,’ McDonald’s, Starbucks
   sales drop as Canadian consumers cut back on spending

Advertisement



News


TORONTO POLICE WARN RESIDENTS OF ONGOING FAKE TAXI SCAM AND RELEASE IMAGES OF
SUSPECTS

Posted 17 hours agoRoveena Jassal


These are some of the suspect images Toronto police have released (Courtesy:
Toronto Police Services).
 * Facebook
 * Twitter
 * Reddit
 * Copy current article link

Toronto police are warning residents about an ongoing taxi scam in Etobicoke and
have released images of the suspects.

The scam begins with a vehicle resembling a taxi being parked in a high traffic
area with one person posing as the driver and one as the customer, police said
in a release on Tuesday. The driver refuses to take the fake customer’s cash and
claims their card isn’t working so they can’t pay the fare, police added.

Then, a nearby victim offers to help the fake customer by using their debit card
to pay for the fare in exchange for cash. The terminal sales device records the
card data and PIN number after the transactionand the victim receives a bank
card that looks the same while accepting the cash payment, the release
continued. 

The suspects in the scam have been collecting innocent peoples’ debit card
information and PINs to make fraudulent purchases or withdrawals. 

Taxi Toronto says it hasn’t received any reports about this scam.





“All of our customers are allowed to pay by debit, credit, cash, or apply pay.
We don’t collect anything with the PIN for debit cards because the bank won’t
allow that. To avoid the scam, use a credit card because the credit card company
won’t accept the fake purchases,” a Taxi Toronto spokesperson told Now Toronto.

READ MORE: $40,000 stolen since June 2023 in Toronto taxi scam involving debit
and credit card swaps

Toronto police say the suspects have been known to use blue Honda Civics and
Accords, silver Chevrolet Malibus, and black Honda Accords.

Police also released several images of the suspects in the release. 

They suggest to not leave debit or credit cards unattended in a point of sale
terminal, be aware of taxi numbers and company names before using their
services, remove a debit card if the machine says it’s not functioning, inspect
your card after each transaction, and refrain from making payments to unknown
people in exchange for cash. 





Anyone who has information, or believes they have been a victim of a taxi scam,
is urged to contact police.

If you are a victim of any related scam, please contact the police at
416-808-2200 to report the incident, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at
416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.



Roveena Jassal

Writer / Reporter

Advertisement


 * Facebook
 * Instagram
 * Twitter
 * Youtube
 * Tiktok

Follow us @nowtoronto

Advertisement




WHAT’S TRENDING

 * Posted 4 days ago
   
   REVIEW: This Caribbean island is about to become the next hottest tourist
   destination for travellers desperate for a peaceful getaway. Meet Saint Lucia

 * Posted 6 days ago
   
   100 charges laid, over $1M in losses to victims of cell phone SIM swap fraud
   in Toronto

 * Posted 7 days ago
   
   ‘People switching to less expensive alternatives,’ McDonald’s, Starbucks
   sales drop as Canadian consumers cut back on spending

Advertisement



News


‘NEED TO RENAME IT DON VALLEY POOL,’ TORONTO RESIDENTS FRUSTRATED OVER ONGOING
DVP FLOODING AND LANE CLOSURE FOR 3-YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Posted 18 hours agoAnushka Yadav


The Don Valley Parkway (DVP) got flooded again after Toronto was hit by
torrential rain on Monday evening. (Courtesy: WxOntario1/X)
 * Facebook
 * Twitter
 * Reddit
 * Copy current article link

The City of Toronto is taking steps to address “new climate conditions” after
recent heavy rainfall caused flooding in several areas, including the Don Valley
Parkway (DVP).

This past long weekend brought in torrential rain which caused the DVP to flood
yet again.

Toronto Police Services issued a hazard warning on X around 5 p.m. Monday after
reports of flooding on the DVP near Don Mills Rd. 



It sparked widespread frustration on social media.



“Need to rename it Don Valley Pool,” one X user said.





“Wasn’t even alot of rain this time. The infrastructure sucks in this city,”
added another X user.

As drivers grapple with flooded roads, the city has announced a new three-year
construction project starting Tuesday, which is unpleasant news for many drivers
in Toronto’s East End. 

The project will focus on repairing four key bridges, including the Don Valley
Parkway off-ramp over the Don River and the Richmond Street East Bridge over
King Street East. 

Starting today until the end of August, one eastbound lane will be closed on
Eastern Avenue between Sumach Street and Broadview Avenue. 

“Some tasks, including rehabilitation of the Don Valley Parkway Ramp, will
require overnight work,” the city statement reads.





The city says the DVP ramp will also require a full closure for a few months
during the construction and details regarding the closure will be provided in
advance.

The city also says the work is expected to be completed by early 2027. 

“More road closure. Woot!,” one X user noted sarcastically. 

This latest flooding comes after a similar incident in mid-July, when the DVP
flooded and power outages affected many parts of the city, prompting residents
to post about the conditions online.

Read More

 * VIDEOS: Toronto dealing with power outages, flooding amid heavy rainfall

Since the incident, there has been considerable discussion about the flooding
issue, and the expressway’s design. 





“The DVP was designed before there was as much rain water being diverted to the
Don Valley River. There were many other rivers throughout Toronto and the GTA
area up north. This means that the water levels in general were lower on the Don
River and did not reach the DVP as often,” one Reddit user explained.

“It’s always been this way. That’s what happens when you build a highway in a
flood plane. It’s not like it was unknown even when it was built,” a Reddit user
said.

Read More

 * ‘Toronto is a city in crisis!’ Residents question the city’s infrastructure
   following Tuesday’s massive flooding

Now Toronto reached out to the city to get an explanation but did not receive a
response on the cause of the flooding.

However, a city spokesperson mentioned that during last month’s heavy rains, the
city activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). 

The EOC coordinates efforts between city divisions, agencies, and external
partners, such as hydro and transit services, to manage flood response, maintain
essential services, and ensure public safety.  





Additionally, the city is conducting “a city-wide climate risk and vulnerability
assessment” using updated climate projection data to be better prepared for
heavy rainfall and flooding. 

“We’re working towards a more coordinated, integrated, and equitable city-wide
approach to making City assets, services, and communities more resilient to the
effects of climate change,” a city spokesperson told Now Toronto on Tuesday.

Anushka Yadav

Advertisement


 * Facebook
 * Instagram
 * Twitter
 * Youtube
 * Tiktok

Follow us @nowtoronto

Advertisement




WHAT’S TRENDING

 * Posted 4 days ago
   
   REVIEW: This Caribbean island is about to become the next hottest tourist
   destination for travellers desperate for a peaceful getaway. Meet Saint Lucia

 * Posted 6 days ago
   
   100 charges laid, over $1M in losses to victims of cell phone SIM swap fraud
   in Toronto

 * Posted 7 days ago
   
   ‘People switching to less expensive alternatives,’ McDonald’s, Starbucks
   sales drop as Canadian consumers cut back on spending

Advertisement




Exclusive content and events straight to your inbox


SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Email(Required)

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Subscribe

By signing up, I agree to receive emails from Now Toronto and to the Privacy
Policy and Terms & Conditions.


RECENTLY POSTED


30 TORONTO COMMUNITY CENTRES TO RECEIVE SUBSTANTIAL UPGRADES, INCLUDING FREE
PUBLIC WI-FI AND PHONE CHARGING STATIONS

Posted 16 hours ago
News


31 HOURS, 134 KMS AND A $25,000 GOAL: TORONTO MAN TO EMBARK ON SECOND WALKING
FUNDRAISER, THIS TIME TO NIAGARA FALLS 

Posted 16 hours ago
News


TORONTO POLICE WARN RESIDENTS OF ONGOING FAKE TAXI SCAM AND RELEASE IMAGES OF
SUSPECTS

Posted 16 hours ago
News


‘NEED TO RENAME IT DON VALLEY POOL,’ TORONTO RESIDENTS FRUSTRATED OVER ONGOING
DVP FLOODING AND LANE CLOSURE FOR 3-YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Posted 17 hours ago
News


Advertisement




FIND EVENTS HAPPENING NOW.

View All Events

Advertisement




JERK X JOLLOF ORGANIZERS APOLOGIZING AFTER TICKET HOLDERS DENIED ENTRY TO
CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL PARTY AT TORONTO NIGHTCLUB

Posted 19 hours ago
CultureNews


TPS INVESTIGATING OFFICER WHO FLIPPED OFF RESIDENT FOR CONFRONTING THEM ABOUT
ILLEGAL PARKING DURING COFFEE RUN

Posted 20 hours ago
News


VELD LIT UP TORONTO WITH UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS, INCLUDING MARSHMELLO’S
CONFETTI-POPPING SET AND CAKE-FACING FROM STEVE AOKI 

Posted 20 hours ago
Concert reviewsCulture


REVIEW: FANA HUES IS A DREAMY, POWERFUL AND UP-AND-COMING R&B ARTIST THAT WILL
LEAVE FANS WANTING MORE 

Posted 21 hours ago
Concert reviewsMusic


THIS TORONTO LANDMARK IS HOSTING A FREE STREET FESTIVAL WITH FOOD, LIVE MUSIC
AND MORE!

Posted 24 hours ago
CultureNewsSponsored Content


THE WORLD’S BIGGEST AFROBEATS FESTIVAL IS SET TO TURN UP IN DETROIT IN AUGUST.
TORONTO COULD BE ONE OF ITS NEXT STOPS

Posted 2 days ago
CultureFeatured


FAMOUS TORONTO DJ TO HOST OUTDOOR MACARENA DANCE PARTY TO BREAK GUINESS WORLD
RECORD

Posted 2 days ago
Culture


THIS TORONTO COMEDY WRITER LANDED IN ‘THE BEAR’ WRITER’S ROOM BUT NOW GETTING
COLD SHOULDER FROM CANADIAN AGENTS

Posted 3 days ago
CultureFeatured


Load More

Advertisement




THE LATEST IN TORONTO

 * News
 * Culture
 * Real Estate
 * Lifestyle
 * Events
 * Featured
 * Album reviews
 * Concert reviews
 * Movies & TV Reviews

 * About
 * Masthead
 * Editorial Mandate
 * Jobs
 * Advertise
 * Contests
 * Contact


SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Email(Required)

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Subscribe

By signing up, I agree to receive emails from Now Toronto and to the Privacy
Policy and Terms & Conditions.

 * Facebook
 * Instagram
 * Twitter
 * Youtube
 * Tiktok

© 2024 GMI Publications Inc. All rights reserved. Read our Privacy Policy and
Terms & Conditions.

Notifications