Toronto summer is in full swing. As our streets liven up, residents and businesses are reminded to observe the City's Noise Bylaw. Visit the City's Noise webpage to find information including:
Before submitting a complaint, residents should exercise a reasonable degree of tolerance and consider speaking with those responsible for making the noise to give them an opportunity to correct the issue. If applicable, follow-up with your landlord, condominium corporation or other entity that have the authority to resolve your noise concerns. If you are unable to resolve the issue (and there isn’t an exemption permit for the noise), you can call 311 or submit a complaint online.
Noise complaints are prioritized to ensure that more frequent and disruptive issues can be addressed effectively. As a result, City staff may not investigate an isolated or infrequent noise complaint to ensure more persistent and recurring noise issues are investigated. Data from complaints of this nature may not lead to formal investigations but will instead be logged and/or referred to other agencies.
Bylaw enforcement officers are not first responders for demonstrations, noisy parties or noise from people acting disorderly, such as yelling, screaming or fighting. To report these types of noise complaints, call the Toronto Police Service non-emergency number at 416-808-2222. Where there are persistent and repeated complaints and issues about noisy parties, the City’s Noise Team may partner with police to provide support. For emergencies, call 911.
The City is doing a survey of the Church Street Pedestrianization Project that my office and the Church-Wellesley Village BIA is operating on Church Street between Wellesley Street East and Alexander Street until August 21. Your feedback will help inform the City's response to future street closures here and across the City. If your a resident who has been to Church Street, take the survey! And if you haven't yet been, come see what you're missing then take the survey! The survey closes September 7, 2026.
The City of Toronto’s Identify ‘N Impact community grant helps promote youth engagement and community safety by providing up to $17K for youth-led (15-29) initiatives that help with violence prevention, mental health and well-being, skills development, arts and youth-friendly spaces. Applications are now open until September 15 at 12:00pm.
Opened last year, Biidaasige Park is expanding with 10 more acres of public waterfront space at 238 Cherry Street on Ookwemin Minising. With new places to walk, cycle, paddle, gather, enjoy public art and take in skyline views, residents and visitors are invited to come celebrate during opening weekend on July 25 and 26. See what’s happening this weekend and beyond, including free guided kayak tours, walking tours and art-making workshops.