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Mark McAllister
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Sr. Journalist for @CityNews Toronto, Husband, Dad, NBA Fan ... IG Threads: @ markmcallister ... Contact: mark.mcallister@citynews.rogers.com
Oct 2, 2020 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
New restrictions and appointment-only #COVID19 tests at assessment centres expected to be announced. BREAKING: Ford government announces expanded masking policies in the province, including shopping, public transit and when at work effective tomorrow.
Sep 28, 2020 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Mayor John Tory, Dr. Eileen de Villa and Fire Chief Matthew Pegg about to start Toronto's #COVID19 briefing. Dr. de Villa starts today by announcing 381 new Toronto #COVID19 cases. Approx. 3000 cases in the city this month. "This is not the time to panic. It's time to act., she says.
Sep 21, 2020 • 7 tweets • 1 min read
Enhanced bylaw enforcement expected to be part of the briefing. Starting now. Tory starts by reiterating message to stop gathering in groups. We have to "tighten up our behaviour" and change the way we're living.
Jul 29, 2020 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Mayor John Tory now speaking to the media regarding Stage 3 reopening this Friday. Highlights the reopening of the city's 800 playgrounds and play structures. "We've made excellent progress," Tory says. Asks businesses to be careful when reopening indoor spaces.
Jul 29, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
#BREAKING: Toronto city council adopts further restrictions for bars and restaurants as part of Stage 3 reopening this Friday Customers will need to be seated except for entering or leaving the business, using the washroom or paying the bill. Number of indoor patrons will be limited based on distancing and customer "log" should be kept.
Jul 29, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Mayor Tory says moving to Stage 3 will be a "challenge" for Toronto. "Now the hard work really begins," he says. Tory: "COVID-19 doesn't go away just because we're in Stage 3." Wants people to continue to follow the rules after Toronto reported just one new case yesterday.
Jul 15, 2020 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Mayor John Tory and Dr. Eileen de Villa offering the Toronto #COVID19 twice-weekly update. #BREAKING: Mayor Tory announces Toronto community and recreation centres will reopen as of next week
Jul 14, 2020 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Mayor John Tory making an announcement regarding the city's "financial difficulties" in a few moments. The city's projected shortfall at the end of 2020 now projected to be approximately $1.9 billion due to #COVID19 measures.
Jul 13, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Toronto #COVID19 briefing with Mayor John Tory and Dr. Eileen de Villa starting now. Tory saying GTHA mayors welcome provincial decision to regional Stage 3 reopening. Another 'TO' program being announced by Tory. This time, DriveInTO will allow concerts and events at places like Ontario Place, Polson Pier, Downsview Park.
Jun 30, 2020 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
New temporary Toronto city bylaw requiring masks or face coverings in enclosed public settings about to be announced by Mayor John Tory and Dr. Eileen de Villa. Tory says a report going to council will "effectively" make masks mandatory.
Jun 29, 2020 • 12 tweets • 2 min read
Toronto City Council virtual meeting starting NOW. Top item is police reform and calls for defunding the police. Live stream here: Councillor Joh Matlow had planned on introducing a motion to cut 10% of police budget BUT will now attempt to ammend a separate motion from the Mayor which did not include immediate cuts.
Jun 26, 2020 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Tory outlines the fines that will be issued to the owner of the vehicle regardless of the driver Image Over the course of two months before the #COVID19 pandemic began, more than 25,000 warning letters were issued to drivers.
Jun 25, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Mayor John Tory announces motion re: policing reform he'll be taking to council next week. Councillors Michael Thompson and Shelley Carroll by his side. Proposal involves re-examination of police services and alternative safety responses but no immediate call for defunding - or reducing - police budget.
Jun 24, 2020 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Mayor John Tory and Dr. Eileen de Villa will begin Toronto's #COVID19 briefing in just a moment Mayor Tory says its a day worth celebrating today. First, the TORONTO sign at City Hall is lit in gold for school graduates. Second, Stage 2 reopening for businesses.
Jun 22, 2020 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
#BREAKING: Toronto's 7-day moving average for new #COVID19 cases has dropped to 67. Total cases now 13,893 (up just 37) with 11,879 recovered. Mayor John Tory and Dr. Eileen de Villa about to begin Toronto #COVID19 briefing
Jun 19, 2020 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Mayor John Tory and Dr. Eileen de Villa about to begin Toronto #COVID19 briefing from City Hall Tory starts by referencing Toronto Police Services board meeting that took place today. He believes there will reform related to combating anti-black racism in the city.
Jun 17, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
#BREAKING: The seven-day moving average of new #COVID19 cases in Toronto is now at 91. The total number is up 86 from last report to 13,588. 11,397 have recovered and 998 people have died. The city's #COVID19 briefing begins with Mayor John Tory speaking about efforts to combat anti-black racism in Toronto.
Jun 15, 2020 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
#BREAKING: Toronto's new #COVID19 numbers continue to decrease. New case total is 13,420 (+90) with 11,098 recovered. 985 people have now died. Seven day moving average for new #COVID19 cases in Toronto is now at 98.
Jun 12, 2020 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Update from city officials on Toronto's #COVID19 response - including Mayor John Tory and Dr. Eileen de Villa to begin momentarily. #BREAKING: Total Toronto #COVID19 cases are up just 86 to 13,149. 10,717 are recovered at this point and 1,459 cases are considered active. 973 virus-related deaths have been reported to date.
Jun 11, 2020 • 7 tweets • 1 min read
Announcement regarding mandatory masks on the TTC expected to start at 10:30am. Report with recommendation to do so would go to TTC board for approval next week. Mayor John Tory joined by TTC CEO Rick Leary for announcement that "face coverings" will be mandatory effective July 2nd
Jun 10, 2020 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Toronto's #COVID19 update with Mayor John Tory, Dr. Eileen de Villa and Fire Chief Matthew Pegg starts in just a few minutes After a petition to rename Dundas Street was launched (see previous tweets), Mayor Tory says he's asked that a group be set up at City Hall to discuss and report back in 30 days.