Toronto cancelling city-run programs, closing facilities

The City of Toronto is cancelling all programs and closing facilities starting Saturday, including city-operated March Break camps, child care centres, community & recreation centres, pools, fitness centres, arenas, ski hills libraries, museums and galleries.

Officials say TTC service will continue to operate. Garbage, recycling, long-term care homes with restricted visitation will continue.

The list of services that are not impacted are emergency & critical services, TTC, water operations, road & sidewalk operations, garbage, recycling & organic collection, long-term care homes, shelters, respites, drop-in centres. City Hall will remain open.

Toronto’s medical officer of health says recommendations to limit large gatherings do not include the TTC.

More to come