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There are 74,476 cases of COVID-19 in the city, an increase of 852 new cases today. There are 471 people hospitalized. In total, 63,777 people have recovered from COVID-19. To date, there have been 2,139 COVID-19 deaths in Toronto. Read today's #COVID19 update from the #CityofTO: toronto.ca/news/city-of-toronto-update-on-covid-19-115/

The #CityofTO is pleased to reveal that its United Way Employee Campaign raised $1,345,802 million for United Way Greater Toronto. Our community’s most vulnerable need all the help they can get during #COVID-19. Read the news release: toronto.ca//city-of-toronto-employees-raise-over-1345802-/

Each of us has a great reason to #StepUpAndStayHome as much as we can to help stop the spread of #COVID19. It’s worth remembering that if we risk seeing others, we don’t necessarily take on that risk alone. We all have a role to play in protecting each other.

Today, the #CityofTO confirmed that COVID-19 immunization clinics have been held at all 87 long-term care homes in Toronto. The vaccination milestone comes well in advance of the Province of Ontario’s January 21, 2021 deadline to complete the first round of vaccinations in long-term care homes. More than 10,322 residents and 2,893 staff and essential caregivers have now been vaccinated with the Moderna vaccine on-site in Toronto long-term care homes. In addition, staff and essential caregivers have attended hospital clinics to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. More: toronto.ca//city-of-toronto-and-partners-completing-resid/

If your job can't be done remotely, please follow these tips to stay safer at work & help stop the spread of #COVID19 in our city.

Today, Mayor John Tory launched the City of Toronto's Welcome T.O. Winter parks plan. Throughout the pandemic, the City has remained committed to providing people with safe opportunities for recreation. To help people stay active this winter season, the City is highlighting its offering of new and enhanced exercise-based recreation activities in parks locations across Toronto. The City continues to urge people to stay at home as much as possible but recognizes public health ...officials have encouraged people to get exercise outside on their own and with members of their household. The Welcome T.O. Winter plan provides safe ways for people to get outside in Toronto's parks, including at our 54 artificial ice rinks and five golf courses. Read the news release to learn more about the Winter T.O. Winter plan: https://www.toronto.ca//city-of-toronto-launches-welcome-/

As we go about our daily lives with #COVID-19, please keep yourself and others safe by making the choice that helps stop the spread. #AskYourselfGTHA

Up-to-date information on food programs and food banks is available on 211toronto.ca. Food listings are updated daily. Residents can call 211 directly or view a food bank map on the @211Central website. Info: https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/

Employers: Help prevent #COVID19 spread at work by creating a flexible sick policy to support staff to stay home when they’re sick or a close contact of a confirmed case. Help inform staff of your policy & the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB). More: http://ow.ly/JXrz50Cp5ix

The City of Toronto announced planned road closures this weekend that will impact essential travel on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29. Members of the public are reminded to stay home to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Anyone making essential travel should plan their trip ahead and use alternate routes. More details about the planned weekend road closures is available at: https://www.toronto.ca//city-of-toronto-announces-planned/

It’s so important that we all do what we NEED to do to protect ourselves and others during #COVID19. #AskYourselfGTHA to help stop the spread.

Heading out for an essential reason like going to school or a health appointment? Wearing your mask is one way you can help protect yourself & others & reduce opportunities for virus spread in our city. Get tips on how to wear your mask safely: toronto.ca/facemasks/

Get in the #Halloween spirit while reducing the spread of #COVID19 by planning a safer celebration & alternative spooky activities. Here are some tips: http://ow.ly/KRHN50C4YDD

Are you cooking at home more often these days? Want to figure out how to make your food go further? Learn quick tips, tricks and recipes that will help you get more from your food, save money and reduce your food waste at: lovefoodhatewaste.ca

Watch today's (November 25) #COVID19 briefing at 2 p.m. with Mayor John Tory and Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa about the current situation and response in Toronto. Watch live: youtube.com/user/thecityoftoronto

Discover some of Toronto's diverse stories in the 5 books shortlisted for the 2020 #TOBookAwards: Frying Plantain by Zalika Reid-Benta (House of Anansi Press) Dancing After TEN by Vivian Chong and Georgia Webber, project manager and access support by Kathleen Rea (Fantagraphics) In the Beggarly Style of Imitation by Jean Marc Ah-Sen (Nightwood Editions)... The Missing Millionaire by Katie Daubs (McClelland & Stewart) The Skin We're In by Desmond Cole (Doubleday Canada) Find your next great read at https://www.toronto.ca//toronto-/2020-toronto-book-awards/ House of Anansi Press Jean Marc Ah-Sen Nightwood Editions Desmond Cole Fantagraphics Books

#Toronto is in the Grey Lockdown category of the Province’s COVID-19 response framework. Please #StayHome. By reducing the number of people who are out in the community, we reduce the number of potential contacts and exposures to #COVID19. toronto.ca/covid19/

October 19-25 is #WasteReductionWeek in Canada and it's a good reminder of the many ways we can reduce waste to minimize garbage going to landfill. Take part in one of the events or activities next week to learn more about waste reduction & share your stories using the hashtag #ReduceReuseTO. More details and to register: https://www.toronto.ca//waste-reduct/waste-reduction-week/

Show your parks and streets some love by not littering. Put masks, gloves, tissues and any other litter in public waste bins or take it home for disposal. Better yet, wear reusable masks to reduce litter. Please keep #Toronto clean and beautiful: http://toronto.ca/litter/

The #CityofTO manages approximately 900,000 tonnes (2 billion pounds) of waste each year. This includes garbage, recycling, organics & more. Waste collection and management is just one of the 150+ services the City Budget funds. Learn more at toronto.ca/budget #BudgetTO

Food waste costs the average Canadian household $1,100 per year. Learning simple recipes, tips and tricks can help you save money and reduce your trips to the grocery store. Find ways to make your food go further at lovefoodhatewaste.ca/

Looking for some fun and interactive activities for the whole family to enjoy today at home? Check out Stay, Play, Learn @ Home for a list of 100 + free, virtual activities: toronto.ca/stayplaylearn

Heading out for an essential reason like going to work or shopping for essentials? Together with watching your distance, wearing your mask & washing your hands, downloading the COVID Alert app is an added layer of protection against #COVID19. Learn more: covid-19.ontario.ca/covidalert

Fatigue from #COVID19 has set in but we still have work to do. Now more than ever, we need to stay the course. Every time we avoid gatherings, wear a mask, wash our hands and keep our distance, we are combatting the resurgence of #COVID19.

The #COVID19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone in our community, including teens. Find tips & resources to help your teen manage stress during unprecedented times: http://ow.ly/Fkms50C4Ys8

#TrafficAlertTO Plan ahead - Sat Oct 17 from 6am 6pm, the Eastbound Gardiner Expressway will be reduced to one lane from Yonge to Cherry St. From 5am 11pm there will also be a partial intersection closure at Lake Shore Blvd and Sherbourne St. This is so crews can safely work to renew the expressway.

Parts of major roads in Toronto are closed again to vehicles this weekend, from Sat., Oct. 17 at 6am until Sun., Oct. 18 at 11pm. Please access them on your bike or as a pedestrian since nearby parking is limited. More toronto.ca/activeto/ Remember that Lake Shore Blvd. E. (Leslie St to Woodbine Ave) will remain open for vehicles this weekend to provide more alternate routes for drivers due nearby lane restrictions on the Gardiner Expwy as part of planned and important construction.

Please put recycling in the Blue Bin loose. Excess recycling should be put in a clear bag and placed beside your bin. Do not put recycling in black bags. Learn more recycling tips at: toronto.ca/recycleright/

#MaskUpTO! Watch and learn helpful tips for properly wearing a reusable mask or face covering. Sanitize your hands before putting your mask on and taking it off and make sure to keep your mask clean. Learn more: toronto.ca/facemasks/

#Rabies can spread to people from the saliva of infected animals such as raccoons. Here are 3 tips to protect yourself: 1. Stay away from wild animals 2. Wildlife-proof your home 3. Seek medical attention if bitten/scratched

Congrats to the winners of Scarborough's New View Photo Contest including grand prize winners Devante Goulbourne, Edmond Veliz Morales & Alicia Reid! The City o...f Toronto - Your Local Government & Scarborough Arts contest received 3,700+ photos showcasing Scarborough's people, places and things. Learn more at https://www.toronto.ca/photo-laureate/. Grand Prize Winners People: "Continuously Under Construction" by Devante Goulbourne " Despite not being able to see his face, this portrait stands out for the quiet strength, resilience and popping style that can be seen everywhere on the streets of Scarborough." Jury Places: "Winter in the Ends" by Edmond Veliz Morales "This black and white photograph highlights the timelessness and enduring quality of Scarborough’s plazas. The warm glow of the bakery’s no-frills signage is welcoming, like a beacon on a cold winter night." Jury Things: Warden Station Patty by Alicia Reid "This image encapsulates a long-standing debate amongst east enders: which subway station vendor sells the best patty? It is iconically Scarborough, with its reference to food culture, transit and black girlhood." Jury

Watch today's (October 28) #COVID19 briefing at 2 p.m. with Mayor John Tory, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa, and other division leaders about the current situation and response in Toronto. Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/user/thecityoftoronto

I think we have to recognize that this is our reality, this is happening. SO when it’s happening and you’re there. Please, say something - do something. - Elena Juatco... Anti-East Asian racism is a systemic problem and it needs to be fixed. Will you be an ally? Help us make our Toronto a #TorontoForAll. Toronto.ca/AntiEastAsianRacism

Toronto Public Health (TPH) is launching a fourth community flu vaccine clinic on October 31 at the Scarborough Town Centre, Exterior Unit D3, located at 410 Progress Avenue. The clinic is operated by appointment only. Appointments must be booked online through an online booking system which launched for this clinic this morning. This is to ensure that appropriate physical distancing and infection prevention and control measures can be followed at the clinic to reduce the potential risk of virus spread and keep residents safer. News release: https://www.toronto.ca//toronto-public-health-launches-fo/

It’s so important that we all do what we NEED to do to protect ourselves and others during #COVID-19. As we go about our daily lives, please ask yourself first: is it a NEED or a WANT? Please keep yourself and others safe by making choices that help stop the spread of COVID-19. #AskYourselfGTHA

Heads up, #Toronto: we’re turning back the clock this Sunday, which means reduced visibility and fewer daylight hours. Whether you drive, cycle or walk, please stay alert and obey the rules of the road. Learn more: toronto.ca/VisionZero/

DYK Toronto’s Voluntary Isolation Centre is: Available if you/someone you live with has #COVID19 For individuals who live with others & need a space to self-isolate Free, private, safe & comfortable A place to rest & recover without worrying about exposing others

If you are able to, do what you can to help others who are struggling at this time. Please donate non-perishable food to food banks or drop off food donations at local fire halls. Restaurants or food businesses can donate to foodrescue.ca. More: https://www.toronto.ca/h/covid-19/covid-19-social-support/

We all need to work together to stop the spread of #COVID19. Please, stay home if you don’t need to go out. If it’s essential to go out, follow Toronto Public Health guidelines. We can do it, Toronto! For our frontline workers, vulnerable populations and healthcare professionals.

Download the COVID Alert app to protect yourself and your community and: get a notification if you may have been exposed to #COVID19 get advice on what to do next tell app users you may have been in contact with if you test positive... Info: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covidalert

Today's summary of #COVID19 cases in Toronto: as of 2 p.m. on October 26, there have been 27,226 cases (374 new since October 25), 131 people are hospitalized (4 new), 1,353 deaths & 22,779 people have recovered (240 new). More info: http://ow.ly/8Yzk50C4jr6

Get your taste buds ready & #supportlocal restaurants! With new guidelines now in place for #CityofTO, Destination Toronto's popular dining website, ToGoToronto.com, returns with 600+ Toronto restaurants listed. Find restaurants open for safe takeout or delivery. Try something new while supporting the economic recovery of the restaurant community at a time when local businesses need it the most.

Today's summary of #COVID19 cases in Toronto: as of 2 p.m. on October 14, there have been 23,572 cases (254 new since October 13), 101 people are hospitalized (7 new), 1,330 deaths (3 new) & 19,835 people have recovered (314 new). More info: http://ow.ly/7yPj50BTu49

As we go about our daily lives with #COVID19, please keep yourself and others safe by making the choice that helps stop the spread. #AskYourselfGTHA

The COVID Alert app is an important tool we can all use to protect each other as we continue living with this virus. There are many great reasons why it’s important to get it learn more at covid-19.ontario.ca/covidalert

Allen Road closed and other partial closures this weekend for maintenance and improvements The City of Toronto will perform maintenance and improvement activities on Allen Road this weekend from Friday, October 16 at 11 p.m. until Monday, October 19 at 5 a.m. The closure will extend the entire length of the roadway from Sheppard Avenue West to Eglinton Avenue West. This will be the first time since 2018 that Allen Road, considered one of Toronto’s three expressways, has been... closed for maintenance. Commonly referred to as ‘The Allen,’ the roadway runs approximately seven and a half kilometres and provides important north-south access for approximately 80,000 vehicles during weekday peak periods. City staff estimate that it would take approximately 25 days with lane closures to complete the same amount of highly co-ordinated work performed in just a single weekend. Traffic-signal timing on nearby routes will be enhanced to help manage congestion associated with the closure. This full closure of Allen Road for one weekend is an important and safe way that City road crews, engineers and other stakeholders, such as Toronto Hydro and the TTC, can make improvements and keep the expressway in the best state of good-repair. Read the full release available at: https://www.toronto.ca//allen-road-closed-and-other-parti/

Parts of major roads in Toronto will be for people to be active this weekend, Sat. at 6am until Sun. at 11pm: - Lake Shore Blvd. W. (Windermere Ave to Stadium Rd) - Bayview Ave (Front St E to Rosedale Valley Rd) Lake Shore Blvd. E. (Leslie St to Woodbine Ave) will remain open to vehicles this weekend to provide more alternate routes for drivers due nearby lane restrictions on the Gardiner Expwy as part of planned and important construction.... Visit toronto.ca/activeto #Covid19 #ActiveTO