The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts on 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 extends cancellation of in-person major events to July 1, Mayor Tory announces registration window for expanded CaféTO program will open Friday, City of Toronto implementing enhanced measures to protect people experiencing homelessness from COVID-19 and variants of concern, and more news from the COVID-19 front. 

Toronto skyline, image by Forum contributor Rascacielo

Government notices and announcements: 

City of Toronto extends cancellation of in-person major events to July 1

Mayor John Tory announces first registration window for expanded CaféTO program will open this Friday

Update on COVID-19 outbreak at Maxwell Meighen shelter for those experiencing homelessness

City of Toronto update on COVID-19

City of Toronto implementing enhanced measures to protect people experiencing homelessness from COVID-19 and variants of concern

City of Toronto announces the next two affordable supportive housing sites as part of Phase Two of its Modular Housing Initiative

Virtual Press Conference: Mississauga’s COVID-19 Update for February 24, 2021

Vaughan: First virtual Business Expo draws 150 attendees

Vaughan: The fight to combat COVID-19 continues

Statements from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti in response to COVID-19

971 new affordable homes to be created through the City of Toronto’s 2020 call for Open Door affordable housing program applications

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

New study will examine if inequities are contributing to an increased risk of COVID-19 within the Black Canadian population

Greenbelt Foundation to Build on 16 Years of Work with Renewed Provincial Funding

TVO Original 'Dispatches From a Field Hospital' shows hardships and hope for long-term care residents, premiering March 16

NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT Announces $200 Million Equity Financing

***

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.