#public-facilities

#public-facilities

"There is an urgency," said Navaratnam. "The federal funding, provincial funding and even the city land is conditional on the fact that the community is going to come together and help build this public facility for us."

Failure to do this will risk a reduction in physical activity levels, a negative impact on physical and mental health, greater health inequalities and lower productivity.

The Liberal Democrat-run Kingston Council squandered 13,000 of taxpayers' money on gender-neutral toilet conversions, all while imposing a 5 percent council tax hike.

Easter weekend festivities in Toronto include activities despite weather concerns. Many public facilities will close over the holiday weekend, while some stores maintain limited hours.

IKEA's new Oxford Street store will open on May Day, after delays due to conversion complications, occupying three floors and providing free toilets for shoppers.

The closure of the Astroturf pitch in Agnes Riley Gardens has left children and adults without a vital community resource, raising questions about funding for public sports facilities.

Brett Kemp voiced frustration over a temporary toilet for bus drivers erected outside his home, expressing concern for its negative impact on his property sale.