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: Toronto City Council unanimously approves RapidTO bus lanes to improve reliability and capacity on Eglinton Avenue East, class action suit filed on behalf of Canadian hotels, and more news from the COVID-19 front.

Toronto skyline, image by Forum contributor AlbertC

Government notices and announcements: 

City of Toronto update on COVID-19

Toronto City Council unanimously approves RapidTO bus lanes to improve reliability and capacity on Eglinton Avenue East

Sixteenth Virtual Press Conference: Mississauga’s Latest COVID-19 Update for July 29, 2020

Brampton: City’s Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program goes virtual for 2020

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

The eyes have it – A look at GO Transit and UP Express travellers after a week of mandatory face coverings

RE/MAX (July) | Toronto Real Estate: Rental Trends 

Class Action On Behalf Of Canadian Hotels

BILD/OHBA letter on CBC Authority (PDF download)

CFIB urges finance ministers to fix rent relief as one in three small businesses say it remains a critical missing piece for their recovery

Plaza Awarded Tarion 2020 High-Rise Builder of the Year, Maintains Steam through COVID-19

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.