Ben Spurr

Staff members at The Works received layoff notices despite board of health vote to not eliminate positions.

City staff had recommended limiting how many drivers could work for the app-based ride-hailing companies at 80,429.

Ombudsman says it is the first time in the history of his office the public service has rejected an ombudsman's findings in their entirety

Ombudsman says it is the first time in the history of his office the public service has rejected an ombudsman's findings in their entirety

The city ombudsman says it is the first time in the history of his office that the public service has rejected an ombudsman’s findings in their entirety.

Coun. Frances Nunziata will be the new vice chair of the planning and housing committee.

Wednesday’s vote came a week after Mayor Olivia Chow pushed pause on a staff proposal to limit the number of ride-hailing drivers in Toronto to current levels, about 80,000.

Wednesday’s vote came a week after Mayor Olivia Chow pushed pause on a staff proposal to limit the number of ride-hailing drivers in Toronto to current levels, about 80,000.

The report was denied debate at council on Wednesday in a move Coun. Michael Thompson called “shameful.” The ombudsman’s report found the decision to turn away asylum seekers from its main shelter system was harmful.

At a press conference Friday, refugee advocates said council had a responsibility to fix the systemic problems that had harmed African newcomers uncovered by the city ombudsman’s investigation.