Toronto Port Authority Responds to WestJet Report

Dec 19, 2013
The Toronto Port Authority (TPA) advised today that it had received the most recent media reports, repeating earlier statements by WestJet Airlines regarding Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA). 

Santa’s Elves arriving at Billy Bishop Airport for ‘Operation HOHOHO’ SickKids

Dec 11, 2013
400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron Gives Santa’s Elves a Lift to SickKids on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 for Annual "Operation HOHOHO" Gift/Toy Donation

Instead of coming down the chimney this year, ‘Santa’s Elves’ will be flying into Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with gifts for the Hospital of Sick Children (SickKids).

Toronto Port Authority Will Fully Engage in Joint Review Of Porter Proposal

Dec 06, 2013
The Toronto Port Authority (TPA) announced today that it will now join the City of Toronto in its review of Porter Airlines’ proposal, with a focus on any and all outstanding issues as outlined in the recently-released City Staff report. The TPA has been involved throughout the earlier review process, working with City staff upon request. At the request of City Council, the TPA has provided $1.2 million to fund all of the fees associated with the City’s independent subject matter experts to support this detailed study. The TPA supports the timeline established by the Executive Committee of City Council for a resolution, where possible, of any and all outstanding matters related to the Porter proposal.

Toronto Port Authority Receives City Staff Report on Porter Proposal

Nov 28, 2013
The Toronto Port Authority (TPA) has received a copy of the staff report prepared for Toronto City Council regarding the April 2013 proposal tabled by Porter Airlines. The TPA’s position remains that it will not consider any change of use to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport until a determination is first made by the elected representatives on Toronto City Council regarding Porter's proposed changes to the 1983 Tripartite Agreement. Until Council makes a determination, the cost of additional studies of Porter’s proposal would be unwarranted.

Toronto Port Authority Investing in Tomorrow Today

Nov 04, 2013
As steward of Toronto’s waterfront, the Toronto Port Authority (TPA) believes in cultivating strong, healthy and sustainable communities along Toronto’s lakefront by investing in programs that support youth, families and a healthier environment.

Outer Harbour Marina Wraps Up Summer

Oct 25, 2013
The Toronto Port Authority’s Outer Harbour Marina (OHM) is wrapping up another successful boating season following several service and infrastructure improvements.

Toronto Port Authority Outlines Tests For Jet Proposal and Runway Extension

Oct 21, 2013
The Toronto Port Authority (TPA), owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA), today outlined the key parameters through which it will assess Porter Airlines' proposal to permit jet aircraft and extend the runway at BBTCA, should Toronto City Council (Council) approve the plan. TPA Chairman Mark McQueen today outlined the key social, environmental and economic factors that would be considered as part of the TPA’s own review process. Mr. McQueen also discussed important regulatory changes that are expected to impact the airport and its operations, regardless of Council's decision on Porter’ proposal.

Ship Channel Bridge Reopens

Sep 20, 2013
The Ship Channel Bridge, located on Cherry Street, has re-opened to single lane vehicle traffic and full commercial marine use.

Ship Channel Bridge Notice - September 10, 2013

Sep 10, 2013
The repairs to the lifting system of the Ship Channel Bridge, located on Cherry Street have been completed. Engineers began tests of the lifting system on Monday, September 9, 2013 and anticipate the bridge will be open to single lane traffic on Tuesday, September 17, 2013.

Passenger Study Confirms Majority of Billy Bishop Airport Passengers Are Business Users

Sep 09, 2013
Recent Ipsos poll of Torontonians didn’t focus solely on airport users, frequency of use, or visitors to the City

 
The Toronto Port Authority (“TPA”), owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (“Billy Bishop Airport”), confirmed today that 59 per cent of business travelers continue to be the airport’s primary customer.

Third Sail-In Cinema™ Draws Largest Crowd Yet

Aug 21, 2013
Canada’s floating movie experience, Sail-In Cinema™ returned to the water’s edge this year to its largest audience ever. More than 5000 people and 100 boats attended this year’s festival.

Ship Channel Bridge Notice - August 20, 2013

Aug 20, 2013
The repairs to the lifting system of the Ship Channel Bridge, located on Cherry Street are nearing completion. The Ship Channel Bridge was closed to vehicle traffic on November 12, 2012 to perform critical repairs and maintenance on the bridge and its approaches.

Sail-In Cinema’s First Night Draws Record Crowd

Aug 16, 2013
Canada’s floating movie experience, Sail-In Cinema™ has returned to the water’s edge with a bang. More than 1,100 people and 18 boats watched Ghostbusters at the festival’s opening night and even larger crowds are expected over the next two nights.

Light at the End of the Tunnel

Aug 07, 2013
Excavation of Billy Bishop Airport Pedestrian Tunnel Reaches Halfway Mark

 The Toronto Port Authority (TPA) has announced that excavation of the pedestrian tunnel to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has passed the halfway mark. The tunnel’s excavation began in early July and is set for completion fall 2013.

Ship Channel Bridge Notice - August 6, 2013

Aug 06, 2013
It is estimated that repairs to the Ship Channel Bridge, located on Cherry Street will continue until mid-September. The Ship Channel Bridge was closed to vehicle traffic on November 12, 2012 to perform critical repairs and maintenance on the bridge and its approaches.

Sail-In Cinema™ Movies Announced

Jul 29, 2013
Canada’s floating movie experience, Sail-In Cinema™ is back at the water’s edge with a line up of 1980s favourites chosen by the public; the theme for this year’s movies is ‘Heroes of the Silver Screen.’ For three August nights, Toronto’s Sugar Beach will be transformed into the city’s largest outdoor theatre where the audience watch movies on a two-sided screen anchored to a barge on Lake Ontario.

TPA Makes Improvements to Enhance Community Safety and Pedestrian Convenience on Eireann Quay

Jul 25, 2013
Toronto Port Authority (TPA) will be funding a number of improvements to the streetscape and environment along Eireann Quay this July and August. These improvements are part of the TPA’s commitment to the community to enhance safety and enjoyment of the neighbourhood. These improvements will also help facilitate pedestrian and passenger traffic, and provide cosmetic upgrades to the area. Since 2012, the TPA has invested over $825,000 to improve Eireann Quay.

Public to Choose What Plays at Sail-In Cinema™

Jul 18, 2013
Toronto Port Authority’s (TPA) popular outdoor movie festival, Sail-In Cinema™, is back at the city’s waterfront this summer. From August 15 to 17 Sugar Beach will be transformed into Toronto’s largest outdoor theatre where families and film fans alike can watch movies on a two-sided screen anchored to a barge on Lake Ontario.

Ship Channel Bridge Notice - July 17, 2013

Jul 17, 2013
Repairs to the Ship Channel Bridge, located on Cherry Street will continue until mid-August. The Ship Channel Bridge was closed to vehicle traffic on November 12, 2012 to perform critical repairs and maintenance on the bridge and approaches.

North America’s Floating Movie Theatre Returns

Jul 10, 2013
Free Three-day Movie Festival August 15 to 17
Toronto Port Authority (TPA) is bringing back its highly anticipated free movie festival, Sail-In Cinema™, to the city’s waterfront. For three nights in August, Sugar Beach will be transformed into Toronto’s largest outdoor theatre where lovers of film and the outdoors alike can watch movies on a two-sided screen anchored to a barge on Lake Ontario.

New Independent Federal Dispute Advisory Panel Requested for Billy Bishop Airport Payment in Lieu of Taxes

Jul 03, 2013
MPAC Assessment Called “Erroneous” by Toronto City Staff
The Toronto Port Authority has formally requested that the Federal Government convene a new Dispute Advisory Panel to consider the amount of Payment-In-Lieu of Taxes that Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport pays to the City of Toronto. The independent DAP will advise the TPA and the City on the quantum of PILT that is appropriate for the BBTCA to pay.

Toronto Port Authority 2012 Financial Results Show Solid Gains

Jun 18, 2013
The Toronto Port Authority (TPA) released its 2012 financials today reporting net income of $19.7 million for fiscal 2012, a record for the organization. The strong financial performance reflects the continued success of TPA’s business operations.

Sail-In Cinema™ Wins Prestigious Special Events Award

Jun 12, 2013
Toronto Port Authority (TPA) received an award from the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) at its 2013 National Awards of Excellence, held on June11. TPA won a Silver Award of Excellence in the Best Special Events Project category for Sail-In Cinema™.

TPA Renews Commitment To Green Electricity

May 31, 2013
Toronto Port Authority (TPA) today announced that it will continue to choose 100 per cent green electricity for its facilities with Bullfrog Power®, Canada’s 100 per cent green energy provider. Reaffirming its mandate as a waterfront steward, TPA has committed to choosing renewable energy to reduce its environmental impact.

Marine Exclusion Zone Proposal Deferred

May 21, 2013
In light of the potential technical ramifications of the Porter proposal to extend the existing BBTCA 8/26 runway by a total of 168 metres at each end, the TPA has deferred its May 2012 project to undertake subsurface lakefilling in the Marine Exclusion Zone (MEZ) just east of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport pending the assessment of runway extensions that has been requested by the City of Toronto.

TPA 2012 Year End Results

Apr 02, 2013
Toronto Port Authority Achieves Strong Results in 2012.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Generates Economic Output of Almost $2 Billion.

First ‘Saltie’ of the Year Sails into Port of Toronto

Mar 26, 2013
The Toronto Port Authority (TPA) officially welcomed the MV Isadora to the city’s shores today at the 152nd Beaver Hat Ceremony. The annual ceremony celebrates the arrival of the port’s first ocean vessel (known as a ‘saltie’) of the year.

‘Chip’ Breaks Through

Jan 29, 2013
‘Chip', one of the two tunnel boring machines being used to construct the pedestrian walkway to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, has completed one of the drift tunnels and broken through the tunnel’s shaft wall on Toronto Island.

‘Chip’ Ready to Dig

Jan 11, 2013
‘Chip', one of the two tunnel boring machines being used to construct the pedestrian walkway to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, has been lowered into the tunnel shaft.