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City Hall just voted 6-0 to fix your morning commute.

Your Morning Wire: Fire Alarm Just Popped Up, Fam!

Okay but real talk—first things first, there's an active alarm single source incident that just popped up, dispatched at 7:55:59 AM this morning, 2026-04-13. The exact location is still pending, but Toronto Fire Services is on it, so keep an eye out if you're out and about. We'll be updating as soon as we get more intel from the dispatch. Stay safe out there, fam.

Now, let's talk about what's happening at City Hall, because our councillors were busy last week. On April 7, 2026, the Infrastructure and Environment Committee met, and they pushed through some pretty big stuff for the city's future.

Here's the lowdown:

* **Congestion Management Plan:** The 2026 Spring Update for the Congestion Management Plan was carried with a 6-0 vote. Councillor Dianne Saxe voted Yes, and even Councillor Anthony Perruzza, who sometimes misses votes, was there and voted Yes on this one. You know how the DVP and 401 get during rush hour, right? This plan is supposed to tackle that gridlock that makes us all want to scream. * **The Electrification Advantage:** This one also passed, 4-0. Councillor Dianne Saxe voted Yes. Councillor Anthony Perruzza and James Pasternak were both absent for this vote, which is interesting, given how much we talk about green initiatives and public health. This plan is all about pushing Toronto towards more electric infrastructure, which, real talk, is crucial for our city's air quality and future, especially with all the new condos going up everywhere.

These committee decisions are what shape our city, from how long your commute is from Scarborough to downtown, to the air your kids breathe at Bluffers Park. It's about what kind of Toronto we're building.

Real talk, this is Toronto — stay up.

Priya and the crew break this down every morning — catch it live at mornings.live.

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