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).
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.
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.
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.
The Toronto Port Authority’s Outer Harbour Marina (OHM) is wrapping up another successful boating season following several service and infrastructure improvements.
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.
The Toronto Port Authority (TPA) Chairman, Mark McQueen, will deliver a keynote address at the Toronto Region Board of Trade on October 21, 2013.
The Ship Channel Bridge, located on Cherry Street, has re-opened to single lane vehicle traffic and full commercial marine use.
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.
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.
Toronto Port Authority President and Chief Executive Officer, Geoffrey Wilson remarks at the 2013 Annual General Meeting.
Survey Reveals Torontonians ‘Agree’ the Airport is Great for Toronto’s Economy
An annual survey released today by the Toronto Port Authority (TPA) reveals that 85 per cent of Toronto residents ‘agree’ that ‘Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is an important part of Toronto’s future economic growth’.
Toronto Port Authority Chairman Mark McQueen's remarks at the 2013 Annual General Meeting.
Project Marks Significant Milestone
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Toronto Port Authority (TPA) announced today that Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will see a record number of passengers passing through its doors.
Join the Toronto Port Authority for our 2013 Annual General Meeting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toronto Port Authority (TPA) today announced that excavation has begun on the main pedestrian tunnel to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
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.
Water Shuttle will Provide Fun, Scenic, Convenient Access to Tall Ships
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.
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™.
Bridge Re-opens to Single Lane Vehicle Traffic and Marine Transit.
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.
Toronto Port Authority (TPA) has announced that the seven drift tunnels that will form the crown of the pedestrian tunnel to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport have been completed. The accomplishment will allow for the next phase of construction.
Toronto Port Authority (TPA) will be welcoming the public to its head office, the Toronto Harbor Commission building, at 60 Harbour Street on Saturday, May 25 for the 14th annual Doors Open.
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.
Background on Tripartite Agreement, Slot Allocation, NEF Contour Restrictions, RESA and 2009 BBTCA Noise Study
Toronto Port Authority Injunction Protects Freedom of Expression and the Rights of Airport Users
The Skytrax World Airport Awards awarded BBTCA the tenth Best Airport in the World in the Under 5 Million Passenger category
The MEZ lakefill proposal is a convenient, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way of improving safety.
Statement by the Toronto Port Authority on Announcement by Porter Airlines
Construction is set to start next week on the final two of seven support tunnels on the pedestrian tunnel project at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
A majority of Toronto City Councillors today approved a new Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) plan of $0.94 per Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport ("BBTCA") passenger.
A vast majority of Torontonians believe Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA) is a major driver of the city’s continued success and economic growth.
Toronto Port Authority Achieves Strong Results in 2012.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Generates Economic Output of Almost $2 Billion.
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', 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', 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.