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: City of Toronto mandatory masks or face covering bylaw in effect today, TRREB report shows GTA housing market rebound in June, How GO Transit customers are doing their part to keep themselves and others safe, and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Government notices and announcements:
City of Toronto mandatory masks or face covering bylaw in effect today
Thirteenth Virtual Press Conference: Mississauga’s Latest COVID-19 Update for July 9, 2020
City of Toronto reopens outdoor sport and multi-use fields
Vaughan Public Libraries continues to launch new virtual programs
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
Masks on transit – How GO Transit customers are doing their part to keep themselves and others safe
Mayors & Chairs Conversations Session 2 (Jul 14)
OHBA/BILD Session on LPAT and Planning Act Matters
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.