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The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts to what have been booming real estate and building industries. Many jobs and most events are currently suspended, postponed, or affected in other ways, though UrbanToronto is still operating at full strength with our team working remotely. As a means to keep the public in the loop about the shutdowns, we'll be sharing information and status updates from around the industry on a regular basis.
In today's report: Ontario Moving Toronto and Peel Region into Stage 2: face coverings to be mandatory on transit systems starting July 2, and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Government notices and announcements:
Ontario Moving Toronto and Peel Region into Stage 2
City of Toronto preparing residents and businesses for Stage 2 reopening on Wednesday
City of Toronto announces funds for community services to do more for vulnerable populations
Mayor John Tory helps launch Collision from Home to help restart and rebuild Toronto’s economy
City of Mississauga Moves to Stage 2 of Province’s Recovery Plan
Vaughan: Be smart, protect yourself when visiting recently opened facilities
YRT will be implementing various service changes in order to meet current customer demand.
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
Toronto's Plan to Open Streets to Cyclists Has Been a Huge Success
Toronto Pearson launches Healthy Airport program featuring innovative partnership with BlueDot
ENERGY STAR® Canada Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency
Everyone from construction workers to brokers to real estate executives are encouraged to share tips on what work and events have stopped, what is proceeding, and how their businesses are being affected by the various shutdowns.
You can share information by emailing us, or by posting in our dedicated Forum thread for industry tips.
