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Toronto to host 2026 FIFA World Cup games, but at what cost?

The cost of hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026 has ballooned to $380 million. Here's a look at the layout of the tournament and what it means for Toronto.

Toronto’s alcohol-in-parks pilot project is a step towards a more equitable city

Toronto has approved of the pilot project with details being finalized in July, under a new mayor.
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Police budget request granted

A request for a funding increase of 2.76 per cent for Toronto Police Services' 2016 budget has been granted by the civilian oversight board.

VIDEO: Toronto Mayor John Tory’s first budget; ‘Toronto better on its own’

When Mayor John Tory pitched his first budget proposal on Jan. 20, he wasn't expecting an $86 million dollar hole. Now, the mayor has been offered a line of credit instead. As he tries to make adjustments to the budget, Tory has decided that Toronto will be better off on its own.

Using social media in election debated

Toronto city councillors will soon be tweeting their thoughts on Twitter-handling during campaigns as council voted on Feb. 20 to prolong the debate on using social media for election campaigning.

North York community council debates traffic-calming

“This is a high-density area,” said councillor James Pasternak. “There is a very high young student population in this neighborhood. After talking with residents, this would help slow down drivers, and reduce the risk of accidents.”

Toronto City Hall gallery welcomes the new mayor

When Rob Ford walked into the council chambers at Toronto City Hall, Antionette Wassilyn...

Eco-activists question what mayor-elect Rob Ford will mean for environment

Members of the Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) want to know what the “Ford years”...

City’s budget chief prevails in Ward 33

Ward 33 saw three first-time candidates take on the Toronto’s budget chief, Shelley Carroll,...

Politicians split on funding for priority neighbourhoods

Scarborough councillors are conflicted when it comes to outgoing mayor David Miller’s $40-million plan to invest in Toronto’s 13 neediest communities.

Mayoral frontrunners favour fewer city council members

Some of Toronto’s mayoral frontrunners are finding common ground when it comes to one issue: downsizing city council.

Toronto’s capital budget continues to run in the red

With a growing number of capital construction projects, infrastructure to maintain and new city investment, Toronto is going to continue to run a deficit in to 2009.

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