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: Successful Team Toronto Home Stretch Vaccine Push continues with #VaxTheNorth clinic in North York this weekend, More than 65 per cent of Toronto adults now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and more news from the COVID-19 front.

Toronto skyline, image by Marc Mitanis

Government notices and announcements: 

Successful Team Toronto Home Stretch Vaccine Push continues with #VaxTheNorth clinic in North York this weekend

Team Toronto COVID-19 vaccination update (July 21)

Home Stretch Vaccine Push continues with weekend-long #VaxTheNorth clinic at Mel Lastman Square

Team Toronto COVID-19 vaccination update (July 20)

More than 65 per cent of Toronto adults now fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Virtual Press Conference: Mississauga’s COVID-19 Update for July 22, 2021

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

Canada announces support for rapid housing in Durham region

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

From branded face coverings to Mini GO Bear plush toys Metrolinx opens new online shop for transit fans and customers

Housing Affordability in Canada: 2021 RE/MAX Report

CN Reports Strong Second Quarter Results

Toronto Startup AdStash Helps Local Small Businesses Recover From Pandemic

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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.