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: Metrolinx updates COVID-19 cases, Economic impact of Toronto live music venues totals $850 million, providing 10,500 full-time jobs, and more news from the COVID-19 front.

Construction at The Well in Downtown Toronto, image by Forum contributor Red Mars

Government notices and announcements: 

City of Toronto urges residents to celebrate Thanksgiving only within their households to slow second wave of COVID-19

Economic impact of Toronto live music venues totals $850 million, providing 10,500 full-time jobs

Vaughan: Expanding local parks

Media Advisory: Virtual town hall on transforming Brampton's Hurontario-Steeles area

Ontario Supports Small Main Street Businesses with $60 Million in Funding through PPE Grant

Ontario Supporting Local Festivals and Events

City of Toronto adjusting recreation programs in response to COVID-19 recommendations

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

Metrolinx updates COVID-19 cases

GTA Housing Market: Oshawa Real Estate Snapshot

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust Sets Date for Requisitioned Unitholder Meeting

Study shows COVID-19 caused worst year in a decade for marketing agencies

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.