The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts on the 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 continues with enforcement of provincial COVID-19 regulations through the spring and into the summer, City of Toronto opens more than 3,500 new vaccination appointments for next week, and more news from the COVID-19 front.

Toronto skyline, image by Forum contributor globalexpress

Government notices and announcements: 

City of Toronto opens more than 3,500 new vaccination appointments for next week

City of Toronto continues with enforcement of provincial COVID-19 regulations through the spring and into the summer

Team Toronto COVID-19 vaccination update (May 6)

Team Toronto COVID-19 vaccination update (May 7)

Toronto Public Health issues Section 22 Order to education providers limiting in-person attendances of school-aged children

City of Toronto endorses plan to rapidly create affordable supportive housing at 222 Spadina Ave. and 877 Yonge St.

Flato Markham Theatre launches virtual performance season

Ontario Supports Launch of Technology That Helps Detect Early Disease Warnings

Ontario Launches Mobile Vaccine Units in Hot Spot Workplaces

Ontario Funding Program To Help Seniors Struggling with COVID-related Cognitive Impairment

Ontario Supports Families, Businesses and Workers during COVID-19

Ontario Expands COVID-19 Rapid Testing Across Province

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

Altus Group Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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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.