PortsToronto Crews Removing West “Keep Out” Buoys from Harbour

Dec 19, 2023
As part of PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter, crews will be removing the “keep out” buoys located west of the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from Toronto’s Harbour between 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20 through to 5:00 a.m. Thursday, December 21.

Canadian International Air Show

Aug 24, 2023
Please be advised that the Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) is scheduled to take place Labour Day weekend from Saturday, September 2 to Monday, September 4 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. CIAS practice days are scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 31, 11:00 a.m. to 3:15p.m. and Friday, September 1,12:00 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.
 
 

Canadian International Air Show – Notice of Harbour Closures

Aug 24, 2023
Please be advised that the Western Channel of the Toronto Harbour and a large portion of Humber Bay will be closed to marine traffic for the 2023 Canadian International Air Show (CIAS). Further, no watercraft will be permitted at Hanlan’s Point Beach during the Air Show.

Deployment of Navigational Buoys to Take Place Overnight May 3

May 03, 2023
Please be advised that, in preparation for the boating season, crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour overnight from 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 until approximately 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 4. Weather dependent.
 

Deployment of Navigational Buoys to Take Place Overnight April 26

Apr 26, 2023
Please be advised that, in preparation for the boating season, crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour overnight from 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 until approximately 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 27. Weather dependent.

2022 Noise Summary Report for Billy Bishop Airport Now Available Online

Feb 28, 2023
The 2022 Noise Summary Report for Billy Bishop Airport is now available online. As part of our commitment to the community, Billy Bishop Airport runs a comprehensive, multi-faceted Noise Management Program, including an annual report detailing our progress and areas in which we aim to improve. The report, as with all previous reports dating back to 2013, are available on our website.

PortsToronto Crews Removing West “Keep Out” Buoys from Harbour

Nov 23, 2022
PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter continues. Crews will be removing the “keep out” buoys located west of the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from Toronto’s Harbour between 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 through to 5:00 a.m. Thursday, November 24

PortsToronto Crews Removing “Keep Out” Buoys from Harbour

Nov 16, 2022
As part of PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter, crews will be removing the red, green and white “keep out” buoys from Toronto’s Harbour between 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16 through to 5:00 a.m. Thursday, November 17.

Canadian International Air Show

Aug 25, 2022
Please be advised that the Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) is scheduled to take place Labour Day weekend from Saturday, September 3 to Monday, September 5 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., with a practice day scheduled to be held on Friday, September 2 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Canadian International Air Show – Notice of Harbour Closures

Aug 25, 2022
Please be advised that the Western Channel of the Toronto Harbour and a large portion of Humber Bay will be closed to marine traffic for the 2022 Canadian International Air Show (CIAS). Further, no watercraft will be permitted at Hanlan’s Point Beach during the Air Show.

Deployment of Navigational Buoys to Take Place Overnight June 2

Jun 01, 2022
Please be advised that, in preparation for the boating season, crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour overnight from 10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2 until approximately 5:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3. Weather dependent.

Deployment of Navigational Buoys to Take Place Overnight May 19

May 16, 2022
Please be advised that, in preparation for the boating season, crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour overnight  from 10:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19 until approximately 5:00 a.m. on Friday, May 20. Weather dependent.

PortsToronto and City of Toronto Begin Ship Channel Lift Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Mar 22, 2022
Beginning Monday, March 28, 2022, PortsToronto in partnership with the City of Toronto, will commence a major rehabilitation program to restore and modernize the ageing Ship Channel Lift Bridge, a vital piece of infrastructure supporting Toronto’s supply chain. The restoration of the Ship Channel Lift Bridge will occur over a four-year period, from 2022 to 2025.

Geoffrey Wilson to Retire as CEO of PortsToronto

Feb 24, 2022
After 12 successful years as President and CEO of PortsToronto, Geoffrey Wilson has elected to retire effective June 30, 2022. This follows a long and distinguished international career in the shipping, aviation, and infrastructure industries.

PortsToronto Crews Removing “Keep Out” Buoys from Harbour

Jan 14, 2022
As part of PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter, crews will be removing the red, green and white “keep out” buoys from Toronto’s Harbour between 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 15 through to 5:00 a.m. Sunday, January 16.

Canadian International Air Show Notice of Harbour Closures

Aug 31, 2021
Please be advised that the Western Channel of the Toronto Harbour and a large portion of Humber Bay will be closed to marine traffic for the 2021 Canadian International Air Show (CIAS). Further, no watercraft will be permitted at Hanlan’s Point Beach during the Air Show.

Deployment of Navigational Buoys to Take Place May 4

May 03, 2021
Please be advised that, in preparation for the boating season, crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4.

Structural Repair of Leslie Street Spit Floating Pedestrian Swing Bridge to be Completed May 14

Apr 14, 2021
The completion of structural repairs to the Leslie Street Spit floating pedestrian bridge will now be completed on May 14, 2021, with the bridge set to be re-installed in the days immediately following. The delay from the initial late-April timeframe is as a result of staff shortages in late February due to isolation and preventative protocols required due to potential COVID-19 infections within the team responsible for the repairs. Once the bridge is back in place, pedestrian access to the endikement roadway leading to the east headlands of the Leslie Street Spit will be reinstated.

Final Stages of PortsToronto Project to Revitalize Eireann Quay Roadway to Culminate in Overnight Paving September 27-28

Sep 25, 2020
As part of a PortsToronto project to revitalize Eireann Quay and improve vehicle and pedestrian circulation in the vicinity of Billy Bishop Airport, final asphalt resurfacing of the Eireann Quay roadway will take place overnight, between 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27 and 7:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28. PortsToronto will be conducting this work overnight in order to maximize efficiency by leveraging the significant reduction of vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic in the area. Throughout this final phase of the project, efforts will be made to mitigate resulting noise. Vehicle access to the Billy Bishop Airport ferry terminal will be maintained.

Billy Bishop Airport to Begin Reconstruction of Eireann Quay Roadway

Jun 29, 2020
The third phase of a PortsToronto project to improve vehicle and pedestrian circulation on Eireann Quay is scheduled to commence in the coming days. This phase will focus on a full reconstruction of the Eireann Quay roadway and a widening of its east sidewalk. Work, which will last approximately four weeks, will take place weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Throughout this final phase of the project, vehicle traffic will proceed through the airport finger lot, and pedestrians will be redirected to the west sidewalk.

PortsToronto to Hold Annual General Meeting on July 16, 2020

Jun 11, 2020
Due to current restriction on group gatherings, and in respect of physical distancing protocols, PortsToronto will hold its 2019 Annual General Meeting online. The meeting will be held on July 16, 2020, and will begin at 9:30 a.m. Instructions for registering for the meeting will be forthcoming, with all details related to participation being posted to PortsToronto’s website in advance.

Billy Bishop Airport Releases Third-Annual Sustainability Report

May 19, 2020
Billy Bishop Airport today released its 2019 Sustainability Report. This is the third edition of the Billy Bishop Airport Sustainability Report which documents measures taken to implement policies, programs and initiatives to make the airport cleaner, greener and quieter, in an effort to set a new standard for how a modern airport operates in an urban environment.

Tariff Notice

Jan 24, 2020
Pursuant to Section 51 of the Canada Marine Act, notice is given that the Port of Toronto will:
  • Increase its fees by four per cent;
  • Increase its cargo dues by seven per cent;
  • Increase the Long Term Berthage rate for vessels under 100m to $0.50 per metre per 24 hours; and,
  • Increase the Long Term Berthage rate for vessels over 100m to $0.70 per metre per 24 hours.

PortsToronto Crews Removing “Keep Out” Buoys from Harbour in Preparation for Winter

Dec 20, 2019
As part of PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter, crews will be removing the red, green and white “keep out” buoys from Toronto’s Harbour starting on Friday, December 20, at 11:00 p.m. until approximately 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. To ensure the removal is undertaken quickly and safely, this work will be completed overnight.

PortsToronto Crews Removing “Keep Out” Buoys from Harbour in Preparation for Winter

Dec 13, 2019
As part of PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter, crews will be removing the red, green and white “keep out” buoys from Toronto’s Harbour starting on Friday, December 13, at 11:00 p.m. until approximately 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 14. To ensure the removal is undertaken quickly and safely, this work will be completed overnight.
 

NAV CANADA Airspace Enhancements Coming to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Next Week

Nov 28, 2019
Starting December 5, 2019, NAV CANADA, in collaboration with PortsToronto, will implement enhanced arrival procedures for aircraft operators at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. New arrival procedures will improve airborne traffic flow while reducing flying time, fuel burn, greenhouse gas emissions and community noise exposure.

Access to Toronto's Cherry Street bridge returns in time for long weekend

Aug 30, 2019
The Cherry Street bridge over the Keating channel will be reinstated for public access, including motorists, cyclists and pedestrians just in time for Labour Day weekend. Members of the public wishing to use the bridge to access/return from the port lands can do so starting at approximately 7 p.m. tonight. 

Cherry Street Bridge Safely Lowered to Horizontal Position

Aug 29, 2019
This afternoon, the Cherry Street bridge over the Keating Channel was safely lowered as part of a joint operation led by PortsToronto and the City of Toronto. Work will now begin to lock the bridge into the horizontal position for structural inspections to ensure that it is safe for passage prior to re-instating access to vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic. 

Important Update on the Cherry Street Bridge  

Aug 28, 2019
The process to safely lower the Cherry Street bridge over the Keating channel will begin this afternoon, Wednesday, August 28th. The operation will involve a crane and winch system and will be subject to favourable weather conditions. Once the bridge has been safely lowered, the bridge will be locked into position and will undergo structural inspections to ensure that it is safe for passage, prior to re-instating access to vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
 

Canadian International Air Show – 70th Anniversary

Aug 26, 2019
Please be advised that the 70th annual Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) will take place from Saturday, August 31 to Monday, September 2 between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with a practice day held on Friday, August 30 between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Canadian International Air Show Notice of Harbour Closures

Aug 26, 2019
Please be advised that the Western Channel of the Toronto Harbour and a large portion of Humber Bay will be closed to marine traffic for the 2019 Canadian International Air Show (CIAS). Further, no watercraft will be permitted at Hanlan’s Point Beach during the Air Show.

Cherry Street Bridge Out of Service Due to Mechanical/Electrical Failure

Aug 07, 2019
The Cherry Street Bridge is currently out of service and locked in a lifted position due to a mechanical/electrical failure experienced on August 1, 2019. Traffic is being re-routed along Lakeshore Boulevard East to the Don Roadway, which connects with Cherry Street via Villiers Street. 

Change to Flight Inspection Aircraft (FIA) Used by NAV CANADA at Billy Bishop Airport Coming into Effect June 6, 2019

Jun 03, 2019
NAV CANADA Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ-100) Will Now Perform Flight Checks at Billy Bishop Airport

NAV CANADA undertakes routine flight inspections two to three times per year at more than 130 airports in Canada, including Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. In March 2019, NAV CANADA retired the only turboprop aircraft from its Flight Inspection Aircraft (FIA) fleet and will now use only the Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ-100) for all of its flight checks, including those undertaken at Billy Bishop Airport. The first flight check with the CRJ-100 at Billy Bishop Airport is scheduled for June 6, 2019, subject to favourable weather conditions.
 

Billy Bishop Airport Holds Final Public Meeting for the 2018 Master Plan on June 12, 2019

May 15, 2019
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) will hold the third and final public meeting for its 2018 Master Plan on June 12, 2019, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, in Room 701A. The meeting will include presentations, along with a facilitated question and answer session, which will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The intention of the meeting is to present the draft of the Master Plan and kick-off a 30-day comment period where stakeholders and members of the public can provide comment that will be contemplated and considered in finalizing the draft. The finalized Master Plan will be released following the comment period and is expected in late summer 2019.

Tariff Notice

Feb 08, 2019
Pursuant to Section 51 of the Canada Marine Act, notice is given that, effective April 15, 2019, the Port of Toronto will:
 
  • Increase its fees by four per cent;
  • Increase its cargo dues by five per cent; and,
  • Increase the Long Term Berthage rate for vessels over 100 metres to $0.49 per metre per 24 hours.
 

Work to Consolidate and Improve Vehicle Traffic Flow at Billy Bishop Airport Will Begin On November 26 as Part of City-Led Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan

Nov 21, 2018
As part of the City of Toronto-led Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan, PortsToronto will begin work to consolidate certain traffic operations at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. In addition to improving vehicle traffic flow on Eireann Quay, this enabling investment will reduce the airport's overall 'city-side' operational footprint, freeing up land for the construction of new and improved streetscaping and public spaces by the City of Toronto.

PortsToronto to Begin Project to Remove Crumbling East Gap Pier on September 10, 2018

Sep 06, 2018
PortsToronto will begin removing the dilapidated pier in the East Gap harbour entrance from September 10 to November 16, 2018. The construction schedule will be Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Although PortsToronto does not own the East Gap Pier, which was built by Public Works (federal government) in the 1890s, it is undertaking the project to ensure a safe and navigable harbour. The project has been approved by Transport Canada (Navigation Protection Act and Port Authorities Operations Regulations), the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (Endangered Species Act), and reviewed by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act).

Canadian International Air Show Notice of Harbour Closures

Aug 29, 2018
Please be advised that the Western Channel of the Toronto Harbour will be closed to marine traffic for the 2018 Canadian International Air Show. Additionally, no watercraft will be allowed at Hanlan’s Point Beach during the Air Show.

Calm Wind Runway Trial Begins at Billy Bishop Airport

Aug 01, 2018

As part of our ongoing commitment to mitigate the operational impacts and noise of our operations on the community, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has requested that NavCanada begin a Calm Wind Runway trial.


PortsToronto Issues Tender to Remove East Gap Pier and Rubble

Jul 16, 2018

PortsToronto has issued a tender call for qualified contractors to submit tender pricing for the demolition and removal of the East Gap Pier which currently extends north from the east edge of Ward's Island, along the East Gap. The tender has been posted to MERX and requires bidders to provide a schedule to support substantial completion of the project within 40 days of the project's commencement.


Unwin Avenue Road Closure April 20 and 21

Apr 19, 2018
Unwin Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Leslie Street and the Outer Harbour Marina driveway and Bailey Bridge area. Filming will take place on Friday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., but road closures will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on Saturday.

Filming at Ship Channel Bridge March 15-16

Mar 13, 2018
Please be advised that a film production crew will be shooting exterior scenes on and around the Ship Channel Bridge on Thursday, March 15 from 6 p.m. until Friday, March 16 at 6 a.m

Tariff Notice

Jan 23, 2018
Pursuant to Section 51 of the Canada Marine Act, notice is given that the Port of Toronto will increase its fees by four per cent, effective March 31, 2018.

City of Toronto Watermain Repair near Billy Bishop Airport

Sep 18, 2017
Please be advised that from September 18 to September 22, the City of Toronto will be undertaking emergency repairs to a water main that is located directly in front of the entrance doors to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (on the city-side).

Canadian International Air Show Notice of Harbour Closures

Aug 31, 2017
Please be advised that the Western Channel of the Toronto Harbour will be closed to marine traffic for the 2017 Canadian International Air Show. Aditionally, no watercraft will be allowed at Hanlan’s Point Beach during the Air Show.

CATSA Implements New Enhanced Screening for Electronics

Jul 19, 2017
Beginning July 19, 2017, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) implemented enhanced screening at select Canadian airports, including Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, for passengers travelling to all destinations.

Overnight deployment of navigational buoys

May 02, 2017
UPDATE: Due to weather-related delays, overnight buoy deployment will continue until Friday, May 5, 2017. Crews will be working overnight from 11:00 p.m. until approximately 6:00 a.m. to deploy navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour in preparation for the boating season.

Temporary Shuttle Bus Stop Relocation

Apr 28, 2017
Please be advised that due to the Khalsa Day Parade on Sunday, April 30, there will be a temporary change to the shuttle bus stop location from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Elevated water levels in the Toronto Harbour

Apr 27, 2017
Lake Ontario and the Toronto Harbour are currently experiencing high water levels, which may continue until mid-May or early June. These elevated water levels may lead to breakwaters being submerged in and around the Port of Toronto.

Ship Channel Bridge Closed March 10 to 12, 2017

Mar 01, 2017
The Ship Channel Bridge will be closed to all foot, bicycle and vehicle traffic from 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 10 to late Sunday night, March 12, in order to conduct important work on behalf of the City of Toronto needed to reinforce one of the bridge’s critical structural components.

2015 Noise Exposure Contour Report for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Now Available Online

Jan 30, 2017

Toronto (January 30, 2017) – The 2015 Noise Exposure Contour Report for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is now available online. The report was commissioned and released by Transport Canada last week and completed by an external consultant team at the request of the City of Toronto. The report, as with all previously commissioned reports dating back to 2008, confirms that the airport continues to operate within its strict Noise Exposure Forecast (“NEF”) as required under the Tripartite Agreement.


Tariff Notice

Jan 23, 2017
Pursuant to Section 51 of the Canada Marine Act, notice is given that the Port of Toronto will increase its fees by three per cent, effective March 31, 2017.

Billy Bishop Airport Shuttle Stop Permanently Relocated

Nov 08, 2016
The Billy Bishop Airport Shuttle Bus downtown pick-up and drop off location has been permanently relocated to just outside the Royal York Hotel’s western entrance on York Street, near the north-east corner of York Street and Front Street.

PortsToronto’s 2015 Annual Report Now Available Online

Jun 09, 2016
PortsToronto’s 2015 Annual Report is now available here or in person at:

PortsToronto
60 Harbour Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5J 1B7

Copies of the 2015 Audited Financial Statements are also available here.

PortsToronto will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. Queen’s Quay Terminal – Fleck Dance Theatre. All stakeholders and interested members of the public are welcome to attend. Click here to register.

For more information, please contact PortsToronto at:

Telephone: 416-863-2000
Fax: 416-863-0495
 
 

New and Upgraded Noise Monitor Terminals to Enhance Noise Tracking at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

May 31, 2016
As part of PortsToronto’s commitment to managing noise generated by operations related to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport), the two Noise Monitoring Terminals (NMTs), located on the Toronto Police Marine Unit building and the airport’s on-island Fire Hall, will be upgraded this year. The terminals are the foundation of the airport’s noise monitoring system and provide ongoing noise-level data to the airport’s Noise Management Office. This data is then used in long-term noise mitigation planning and in responding to noise complaints from the surrounding community.
 

Ship Channel Bridge Opens to Two-way Traffic May 19

May 19, 2016

Scheduled critical repairs on the Ship Channel Bridge have been completed, allowing two-way traffic to resume later today, May 19, 2016. PortsToronto is pleased that the bridge will be fully functional for the long weekend and leading into the busy summer season.


Ship Channel Bridge Temporarily Closed From 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. February 29 and March 1

Feb 29, 2016
From 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, February 29, and Tuesday, March 1, the Ship Channel Bridge, which runs along Cherry Street in the Toronto Port Lands, will be closed overnight to vehicle traffic in order to conduct important work needed to reinforce one of the bridge’s critical structural components. The closures are part of the broader repairs being done to the bridge deck to re-open the bridge to two-way traffic, anticipated to occur by early April.

Tariff Notice

Jan 19, 2016
Pursuant to Section 51 of the Canada Marine Act, notice is given that the Port of Toronto will increase its fees by four per cent, effective March 31, 2016.

PortsToronto Crews Removing “Keep Out” Buoys from Harbour in Preparation for Winter

Dec 01, 2015
As part of PortsToronto’s annual preparation for winter, crews will be removing the red, green and white “keep out” buoys from Toronto’s Harbour starting on Wednesday, December 2, at 11:00 p.m. until approximately 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 3. To ensure the removal is undertaken quickly and safely, this work will be completed overnight.

Road closures for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Oct 16, 2015
Please be advised that there will be multiple road closures in proximity to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 18. Closures will take place from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and impact usual airport access routes, including Bathurst Street, Fort York Boulevard and Lakeshore Boulevard. Alternate access routes have been highlighted below.

Surveying to Begin as Part of Socio-Economic Research Being Conducted for Environmental Assessment on Porter Proposal to Introduce Jets and Extend Runway at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Aug 25, 2015
On August 26, 2015, AECOM – the consultants engaged by PortsToronto to conduct an Environmental Assessment (EA) to study the social, economic and environmental impacts of the Porter Proposal to introduce jet aircraft at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and related 200-metre land mass extension of the main runway – will commence telephone and in-person intercept surveys of Toronto residents and visitors.

Noise Exposure Contour Reports for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Now Available Online

Jun 22, 2015
The Noise Exposure Contour reports for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, dating back to 2008, are now available online. The reports were commissioned by Transport Canada, and completed by an external consultant team, at the request of the City of Toronto and confirm that the airport is complaint with its Noise Exposure Forecast (“NEF”)  as required under the Tripartite Agreement. The reports were commissioned for the period of 2008 to 2013 and confirm consistent adherence to the noise restrictions imposed on the airport.

PortsToronto’s 2014 Annual Report Now Available Online

Jun 12, 2015
PortsToronto’s 2014 Annual Report is now available online or in person at:

PortsToronto
60 Harbour Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5J 1B7

Copies of the 2014 Audited Financial Statements are also available via the same means.

PortsToronto will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at
9:30 a.m. in the Harbourfront Centre Theatre. All stakeholders and interested members of the public are welcome to attend. Click here to register.

For more information, please contact PortsToronto at:

Telephone: 416-863-2000
Fax: 416-863-0495

 

David Hornell to Replace Marilyn Bell I Ferry Until June 15

May 25, 2015
Please be advised that Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s David Hornell ferry will be in service while the Marilyn Bell I ferry is undergoing routine inspection and certification, as required by Transport Canada. The Marilyn Bell I will resume service on June 15.

Billy Bishop Airport Mainland Turning Circle Closed May 23 and May 26-29

May 22, 2015
Please be advised that Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s mainland turning circle will be closed on May 23 and May 26 to 29 for final resurfacing in preparation for the completion of the airport’s new pedestrian tunnel opening in late spring 2015. During this time, vehicles dropping-off passengers will be redirected to flow off Eireann Quay, around the taxi corral and into a temporary drop-off zone, located where the shuttle bus currently stops. The shuttle bus route will be temporarily moved to follow the curb lane of Eireann Quay.

Waterfront Toronto to Conduct Independent Third-Party Peer Review of Environmental Assessment Relating to Porter Airlines’ Proposal for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Apr 28, 2015
PortsToronto today confirmed that it will fund an independent Third-Party Peer Review of the Environmental Assessment (EA) currently underway to determine the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Porter Airlines’ proposal to fly jet aircraft at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and the related lengthening of the runway to accommodate such aircraft. This is the result of an effort that has been underway by PortsToronto since December 2014 to review options that address requests for participant/intervenor funding and respond to comments from the public regarding federal and provincial oversight of the EA.

Road closures on the Don Valley Parkway and Lakeshore Boulevard

Apr 24, 2015
Please be advised that the Don Valley Parkway will be closed for maintenance from Friday, April 24, at 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 26. The westbound lanes of Lakeshore Boulevard will also be closed on Sunday, April 26, from 12:45 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. for the annual Khalsa Day Parade.

Overnight deployment of navigational buoys

Apr 21, 2015
Please be advised that, in preparation for the boating season, crews will be deploying navigational buoys around Toronto’s Harbour on Tuesday, April 21, at 11:00 p.m. until approximately 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22.

 

Five Year Special Examination Summary Report Now Available Online

Apr 21, 2015
Please be advised that PortsToronto has received and made publicly available the Special Examination Summary Report from audit firm Deloitte LLP. The Special Examination comprises a detailed review of all PortsToronto business operations, financial affairs, accounting management and governance covering the period 2009-2013 and is required to be conducted every five years under the Canada Marine Act.

Draft Study Design for Environmental Assessment Associated with Porter Proposal to Introduce Jet Aircraft and Lengthen Runway at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Released Today Commencing 30-Day Public Review Period

Apr 20, 2015
A final draft of the Environmental Assessment (EA) Study Design/Scope is now available on the project website (BBTCArunwayandjetsEA.org/6-study-design) for a 30-day public review. The final draft EA Study Design/Scope, developed during Part One of the EA process, details the list of the effects that will be studied through the EA and the methodologies that will be used to study these effects.

TARIFF NOTICE

Jan 21, 2015
Pursuant to Section 51 of the Canada Marine Act, notice is given that the Port of Toronto will increase its fees by four per cent, effective March 31, 2015.