Citizens of Toronto

A coalition of citizens fighting for radical transparency in municipal government.

[Citizens of Toronto @citizensof416]

720 Bathurst - A Bailout by Another Name?

As reported, City Hall's purchase of 720 Bathurst Street comes after CSI faced financial strains post-pandemic with a $17.44M mortgage (renewed at 6.5% in September 2024) and was facing $5M in deferred building repairs and projected future cashflow deficits.

The City of Toronto's purchase of 720 Bathurst Street removes CSI's mortgage burden, transfers building upkeep to the public, and allows consolidation at 192 Spadina Ave. - exactly the stabilization outcome CSI identified as necessary in it's 2025 offering. A financially strained civic hub has been rescued with $16M in public capital. Is this a bailout by another name?

[Marco Martins @MarcoM_Ward9]

I was raised in #Davenport and now, my wife and I are raising our family here. I can’t imagine living anywhere else.

After knocking on doors, sitting down with neighbours and speaking to businesses, I made the following commitments:

➡️ accountable leadership
➡️ community safety
➡️ affordability
➡️ effective transportation
➡️ smart growth
➡️ protect small businesses

I’m a service-driven candidate, I will be responsive, and I will get things done. With your input.

Tomorrow - VOTE. We are so lucky to have this privilege.
#GOTV #YourVoteMatters #Election2026 #TorontoVotes26

[Citizens of Toronto @citizensof416]

Another one. Here we go over how @MayorOliviaChow and @DianneSaxe did not recuse themselves from significant files that benefited their friends. Chow’s picking and choosing only reveals her agenda. Maybe @CityNewsTO @nowtoronto @CTVToronto @TorontoStar could look into this vs continuing to platform the bike parade? cc @torontotodayca @6ixbuzztv @gregbradyx

[Citizens of Toronto @citizensof416]

This one is for you, @g_meslin

[Citizens of Toronto @citizensof416]

720 Bathurst - A Bailout by Another Name?

As reported, City Hall's purchase of 720 Bathurst Street comes after CSI faced financial strains post-pandemic with a $17.44M mortgage (renewed at 6.5% in September 2024) and was facing $5M in deferred building repairs and projected future cashflow deficits.

The City of Toronto's purchase of 720 Bathurst Street removes CSI's mortgage burden, transfers building upkeep to the public, and allows consolidation at 192 Spadina Ave. - exactly the stabilization outcome CSI identified as necessary in it's 2025 offering. A financially strained civic hub has been rescued with $16M in public capital. Is this a bailout by another name?

[Citizens of Toronto @citizensof416]

@DrKateTO @Corruptario4eva So funny that you think @oliviachow isn’t in bed with developers.

[Jesse Brown @JesseBrown]

Toronto police removed Brad Bradford campaign signs from the area in a Jewish Toronto neighbourhood where antizionist protesters rally every weekend.

After the protest, cops put the signs back.

The woman filming asks: is this not illegal?

[Caryma Sa'd - Lawyer + Political Satirist @CarymaRules]

It seems change is in the air?

[Citizens of Toronto @citizensof416]

King street is closing for a water main replacement. They are diverting the king streetcar onto Queen. They will remove parking, loading and stopping for the streetcars.

Businesses will shut because they can’t survive these conditions for over a year.

It’s Spadina - Roncey.

Maybe have a read before you respond?

[Citizens of Toronto @citizensof416]

Hi @B_Russe actually, we do not need that because it’s an American Corporation.

[Brendan @B_Russe]

toronto needs a mayor who will hang out at dufferin mall walmart

[Citizens of Toronto @citizensof416]

@monsturmun All of her plans are from the 2000s

[Citizens of Toronto @citizensof416]

@SueAnnLevy lol

[Citizens of Toronto @citizensof416]

Ian will not take development monies that your community needs for infrastructure and upkeep, and spend it on free ferry rides. He will act with integrity.

[Ian Cunningham @IanCForTO]

90 days. More than 55,000 doors. One more day.

Thank you to every volunteer who knocked, called and showed up. And to every resident who opened the door and told me what matters to you.

Tomorrow, let's put people back at the centre of Ward 10. I'd be honoured to have your vote 🗳️

Election day is tomorrow, Monday, Oct 26. Polls are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your assigned voting place on MyVote at https://t.co/rgzpetYdLU

- Ian

#Ward10 #SpadinaFortYork

[Citizens of Toronto @citizensof416]

Tomorrow, vote in the change you want to see in your neighbourhood. Marco is a good man who will work with his community - he already does.

[Marco Martins @MarcoM_Ward9]

The political range of my endorsements tells me clearly: everyone wants to see change. I could not have done this without my community. Thank you so much for your support and your kind words. LET’S GO!

#Election2026 #GOTV

[Marco Martins @MarcoM_Ward9]

The political range of my endorsements tells me clearly: everyone wants to see change. I could not have done this without my community. Thank you so much for your support and your kind words. LET’S GO!

#Election2026 #GOTV

[Ariella 💛🤘 @ariellakimmel]

Breaking: man in Muskoka who is part of a campaign for mayor of Toronto, supports that candidate.

[Citizens of Toronto @citizensof416]

Ok people are all over the place with this post, but what everyone needs to understand is that someone created the prompts that led to this output.

Those prompts must have been incredibly offensive to land here.

So for the people defending the image and calling those LOLing: bigots, check yourself. #DanSeljak

[City of Toronto 🇨🇦 @cityoftoronto]

New 30 km/h area speed limit signs will be posted at neighbourhood entry and exit points. Once you enter a signed area, the 30 km/h speed limit applies throughout the local road network until you leave that area.

Slower speeds help reduce the risk of serious collisions and make neighbourhood streets safer.

Learn more about the change: https://t.co/27y2mDyoVq

[Marco Martins @MarcoM_Ward9]

Part 3 with Dennis, winding down #SmallBusiness week. Businesses have to remove graffiti within 72 hours. In some parts of Toronto, like at Bairrada on College, it happens almost daily. That’s a lot of paint and $$$.

@cityoftoronto actually doesn’t follow this rule on city property. Why is there a different standard?

We need to make things easier, not harder, and we need to set the example at City Hall. If City staff cannot manage these timelines, perhaps they aren’t working. We will only know if we have an open dialogue.

I commit to that.
#gotv #shoplocal #YourVoteMatters #Election2026

[Citizens of Toronto @citizensof416]

Agree, @IanCForTO will be great for #SpadinaFortYork

[Marco Martins @MarcoM_Ward9]

@IanCForTO is a strong, empathetic leader. @cityoftoronto would benefit from his vision, compassion, and the diversity of skills he will bring to City Council. Good luck brother!

[guyfelicella🇨🇦🍁 @guyfelicella]

I came across this story on Instagram and thought I'd share it because it's absolutely beautiful. ❤️

A young man found a wallet on the street containing €1,300 in cash and an envelope with the name “Noa” written on it.

He admitted he could really use the money, but when he found the owner's ID, he decided to return it.

The owner, a man in his 60s, broke down in tears and couldn't stop thanking him. Before they parted ways, he asked for the young man's phone number.

Two weeks later, a message arrived.
The money had been saved for surgery for his best friend, Noa.

Noa was his dog. 🐶❤️

The surgery had gone well, and the grateful owner sent a photo of Noa recovering.

That young man could have kept the money and walked away. Instead, he chose to do the right thing, never knowing just how much his honesty would mean to someone else.

A beautiful reminder that you never know the story behind someone else's circumstances, or how deeply one act of kindness can change a life. ❤️

There's still so much good in this world.

[blogTO @blogTO]

Iconic Toronto Jamaican patty shop warns customers after impostors go viral https://t.co/n4WBI5DoaS