TTC To Remove Station Print Racks Next Year as Union and City Hall Updates Surface

Transit riders in Toronto will see changes at TTC stations next year as several transit, workplace and municipal developments unfold across the city. According to a report by TorontoToday.ca, free print publication racks will be removed from TTC stations next year. The upcoming removal of the free print publication racks comes as Toronto Life reported on how Torontonians feel about traffic and transit right now.

Bus design and workplace conditions at the transit agency have also generated new reports. ATU Local 113 stated that the union is helping to advance safer bus design. Meanwhile, Village Report reported that after TTC noose incidents were exposed, workers spotted racist graffiti.

Alongside those developments, recruitment and compensation at the transit system have been highlighted for job seekers. Narcity reported on 9 high-paying TTC jobs in Toronto that offer salaries of up to $144,000 a year or $49 an hour.

At Toronto City Hall, municipal communications spending and internal practices are drawing attention in recent reporting. The Toronto Sun reported that Toronto City Hall hired a PR firm to work on its winter strategy despite already having a 100-person team. In separate coverage, the Toronto Sun reported that the city tapped media reps to play real-life reporters amid a meter muddle.

Elsewhere in the city, residents have been advised of upcoming utility and delivery changes affecting Toronto. TorontoToday.ca reported that a power outage is planned for Toronto Island Park on Saturday. In addition, CBC reported that Canada Post is starting weekend parcel delivery in Toronto, alongside Montreal and Ottawa, this fall.

In downtown cultural news, Canadian Architect reported that the Museum of Toronto has announced a permanent home in the city's downtown core. Separately, UrbanToronto reported that the winners of the 51st Annual Heritage Toronto Awards have been announced.