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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: City of Toronto taking action to protect neighbourhoods in Northwest Toronto, Rental prices decline in Toronto, and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Government notices and announcements:
Ontario Launching COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream
City Council approves first strategy to improve how freight and goods are moved in Toronto
City of Toronto taking action to protect neighbourhoods in Northwest Toronto
City Council approves extended winter patio program for curbside cafes and expanded private patios
October 28 Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19
Markham weekly COVID-19 Update (PDF download)
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
Metrolinx updates COVID staff cases
RioCan Announces Third Quarter Results for 2020
Toronto Real Estate: Rental Prices Continue to Go Down
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REMINDER: Download the COVID Alert app today
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.
