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: Vaughan hosts first virtual real estate conference, City of Toronto announces additional funds for community services to help vulnerable populations, What Does the Design & Construction Industry Look Like Now? Webinar, and more news from the COVID-19 front.

Looking south to the Toronto skyline on a foggy October morning, 2020, image by UT Forum contributor tstormers

Government notices and announcements: 

Ontario Extends COVID-19 Orders to Protect the Public 

Toronto Public Health launches online booking for flu vaccine clinics by appointment only

Toronto Public Health teams up with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to promote ways to reduce COVID-19 spread

City of Toronto announces additional funds for community services to help vulnerable populations

Vaughan hosts first Virtual Real Estate Conference

Vaughan: Our places: Ready, resilient and resourceful

GTHA Mayors and Chairs thank provincial officials for public health advice on Halloween

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Releases Q3 Condominium Report

Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Releases Q3 Rental Market Report

Webinar: What Does the Design & Construction Industry Look Like Now?

 

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Everyone from construction workers to brokers to real estate executives is 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.