Toronto city council is hosting its first ever virtual meeting Thursday amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The special meeting, called by Mayor John Tory in accordance with provincial regulations limiting group gatherings, will include only motions deemed urgent by the mayor. As of Thursday morning, 347 Toronto residents have died of COVID-19, while 5,360 residents have tested positive for the virus. Speaker Frances Nunziata is the only councillor physically present at city hall, where she and a small team of city clerks coordinated the meeting. City council will also discuss motions related to tax changes, funding for housing and homelessness programs, and the installation of new bike lanes.

Source: CBC News April 30, 2020 14:32 UTC