A source with knowledge of the restrictions discussed at an hours-long cabinet meeting Wednesday night says the final details of the new measures will be worked out this morning.

Citing the need for drastic action, Ford said the change will take effect Saturday and continue for at least four weeks.

The $1 billion planned for capital works projects is only slightly lower than the actual spend in 2020. This year marks the second in a row in which the city plans to spend more than $1 billion on its infrastructure works.

Criminal charges have been laid against four companies and three individuals in connection with an alleged conspiracy to commit fraud and rig bids for condominium refurbishments in the Toronto area, the Competition Bureau of Canada announced Monday.

Great Lakes Copper Ltd. pled guilty in provincial court to a violation of the Occupational Health & Safety Act that led to the injury of a worker.