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March 25, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dear Neighbours, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please see the following today on COVID-19 updates from the City of\nToronto <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the City\u2019s continuing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19,\nall City-owned playgrounds, sports fields, basketball and tennis courts,\noff-leash dog parks, skateboard and BMX parks, picnic areas, outdoor exercise\nequipment and other parks amenities, as well as parking lots attached to its\nparks system, will be closed effective immediately. School playgrounds, fields\nand equipment will also be closed. Green spaces remain open for walking and\njogging <\/p>\n\n\n\n
TCHC\u2019s Our Client Care Centre received several reports yesterday from\ntenants who were called by someone claiming to a volunteers offering to deliver\ngroceries to their homes, and then requesting their banking information. The\nfollowing message has been shared with TCHC tenants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FRAUD WARNING: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tenants: If you get a call from a \u201cvolunteer\u201d offering to deliver\ngroceries who then asks for your banking or credit card information, hang up.\nIt\u2019s a scam. If you\u2019ve been the victim of fraud, report it to local police.\nToronto Community Housing staff or first responders calling you during the\nCOVID-19 emergency will never ask for your banking or credit information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ontario\u2019s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, Finance Minister Rod Phillips released Ontario\u2019s Action Plan:\nResponding to COVID-19 (March 2020 Economic and Fiscal Update). <\/p>\n\n\n\n The government\u2019s action plan is a first step in its response to COVID-19\nand includes $7 billion in additional resources for the health care system and\ndirect support for people and jobs. It also will make available $10 billion in\nsupport for people and businesses through tax and other deferrals to improve\ntheir cash flow, protecting jobs and household budgets. Full news release can\nbe accessed here:https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/mof\/en\/2020\/03\/ontarios-action-plan-responding-to-covid-19.html<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n TCHC Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) support and resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Actions being implemented by Toronto Community Housing in response to\nthe COVID-19 outbreak include details on: <\/p>\n\n\n\n All information can be found on the TCHC Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)\nsupport and resources page, accessed here:https:\/\/www.torontohousing.ca\/residents\/community-services\/Pages\/Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-information.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep in mind:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no need to panic-buy and stockpile. Being prepared for\nemergencies is good advice but purchasing in bulk jeopardizes the ability for\nvulnerable people to get food and health supplies and other essential\nsupplies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The City\u2019s website is updated daily with the latest health advice and\ninformation about City services and social supports. Checktoronto.ca\/covid-19<\/a> for answers to common questions\nbefore contacting the Toronto Public Health COVID-19 Hotline or 311.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also reach me by telephone at 416-396-7222 or email me at councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n All my Best, <\/p>\n\n\n\n Paul <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" March 25, 2020 Dear Neighbours, Please see the following today on COVID-19 updates from the City of Toronto As part of the City\u2019s continuing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, all City-owned playgrounds, sports fields, basketball and tennis courts, off-leash dog parks, skateboard and BMX parks, picnic areas, outdoor exercise equipment and other parks amenities, … <\/p>\n