CBA Campaigns

Taking Action on the Action Plan for Toronto's Economy

On October 23rd, the TCBN and member organizations deputed at the Economic and Community Development Committee on the Action Plan for...

Metrolinx Chops 1200 trees along the Eglinton Flats

Despite significant and prolonged community activism in the Mount Dennis Community, Metrolinx has gone through with plans to chop down...

Metrolinx Community Benefits Report

Metrolinx has released its first Community Benefits Annual Report. The TCBN is deeply concerned about Metrolinx's approach to implementing community benefits...

Moss Park has the lowest life expectancy in Toronto

Reporters at the Local recently worked with researchers at St Michael’s Hospital to map out life expectancy on a neighbourhood...

Mimico GO Station Town Hall, Event Date

The community came out to voice their opinions on the long delayed development around the Mimico GO station in Etobicoke. ...

Afro-Caribbean Farmers Market | Harvest Festival – by the Toronto Black Farmers Collective

On September 29, 2024, the Afro-Caribbean Farmers’ Market (which originates in the Eglinton West area) hosted its final event in...

High Frequency Rail Project - Community Benefits Agreement

On July 10, 2024 VIA HFR hosted their first Annual Public Meeting, where they shared their mission and updates regarding...

Northcrest YZD Experience Center Unveiling

On September 19, 2024, Northcrest Developments officially unveiled their newly constructed YZD Experience Center located on 34 Hanover Road in...

Day on the Hill

On October 1st and 2nd, 2024, the TCBN, along with our partners at Community Benefits Ontario, including the Hamilton Community...

Julian Gross Visit – Strengthening TCBN's Mission

During our 10th-anniversary celebration, we were honored to host Julian Gross, who provided invaluable insights on community benefits agreements in...

ULI Report

In July, the Urban Land Institute Toronto Technical Assistance Panel released its report, Preserving Black Communities Apartment Affordability Around...

City of Toronto Summer Youth Employment Programs (SYEPs)

The Toronto Youth Cabinet, The Neighbourhood Group, The Neighbourhood Organization, UofT’s School of Cities, First Work and Toronto Community Housing...

Introducing the Youth Climate Corps (YCC)

We are at a pivotal moment in Canada's climate response, and a bold new initiative is required to fully harness...

Update on Downsview Affordable Housing & General Meeting

On May 7th, TCBN hosted an online workshop in collaboration with ACORN Canada centered around affordable housing as it pertains...

Update Downsview Secondary Plan and Community Development Plan

This month, Toronto City Council will be voting on the Downsview Secondary Plan and Community Development Plan that will guide...

Neighbourhood Climate Action Grant – 2024

The Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants will be launching on April 22, 2024. Grants of up to $7,500 will be available...

A Framework to Advance Inclusive Economic Development in Toronto

The TCBN is encouraged by the City of Toronto’s leadership to advance a new Framework for Inclusive Economic Development, and...

Toronto FIFA2026 Men’s World Cup

In July In July, City Council approved the FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Procurement Plan of which includes a committment...

Build A Better Fairview

The Future of Toronto Malls – Winning Affordable Housing at Fairview After two years of community organizing, Build A Better Fairview efforts have led...

Transit Oriented Communities

Infrastructure Ontario and the provincial government are planning 14 new transit oriented communities, many of which are on public owned...

$30B+ In New Public Transit Projects

With the four new transit projects including Ontario Line underway, TCBN remains concerned with Metrolinx and the provincial government’s silence...

CLC Downsview Arbo District Plan

Canada Lands Company is moving forward with its Downsview Arbo District Plan with a proposal to build 1,100 to 1,400...

TCBN Ontario Line Advocacy

On Jan 24th TCBN attended the City of Toronto’s Toronto East York Community Council, where Rosemarie Powell presented on the...

Advancing the CBA Framework

On Friday February 05, 2021 Toronto City Council approved the report on ‘Advancing the Community Benefits Framework’ which outlines key...

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