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Your Toronto elevator rescue is happening right now

Your elevator rescue is happening right now, fam

Okay but real talk—first up, an active emergency update for you, Toronto! Toronto Fire Services dispatch records show a rescue operation for an elevator incident is currently active. The call went out this morning, April 15, 2026, at 7:51:04 AM. We don't have a specific location yet, but crews are on it. If you're out and about, especially in those older buildings downtown or even in Scarborough Town Centre, just be mindful, eh?

### Infrastructure Votes You Need To Know

On the City Hall beat, the Infrastructure and Environment Committee was busy on April 7, 2026. They passed two big items, both carried unanimously by those present. Councillor Dianne Saxe voted "Yes" to both the Congestion Management Plan – 2026 Spring Update, which passed 6-0, and The Electrification Advantage, which passed 4-0. Councillor Anthony Perruzza voted "Yes" on the Congestion Plan but was marked "Absent" for The Electrification Advantage vote. Councillor James Pasternak was also "Absent" for the Electrification vote. These plans impact how we move around the city and how we power our future. Keep an eye on how these play out on the streets, especially with all the new builds we're seeing.

The committee's focus on congestion and electrification tells us a lot about where city priorities are heading. Let's see if these plans actually get us moving faster on the DVP.

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