Toronto's 311 handled 1.58M interactions in 2025 and the City is committing to share even more data openly. Explore the full dataset (back to 2010!) on the Open Data Portal 👇 📊https://ow.ly/yGbO50YVKEk 📄https://ow.ly/vCSi50YVKEi 📄https://ow.ly/VPuJ50YVKEj

Toronto rideshare drivers spent 50% of time on the road unpaid in 2025 — up from 40% in 2022. 87M trips. 35,000+ vehicles on Toronto roads. The Globe wrote the story, we have the data https://ow.ly/6xe750YVaFV https://open.toronto.ca/dataset/private-transportation-companies-summary-and-trip-data/

Just wrapped an Open Data Jam 🎉 Organizers + data + local technologists = powerful solutions. Also: samosas are a meal. Join us for the next one: https://ow.ly/sEsC50YUAnI #Toronto #OpenDataJam

Learn about your City Council. A platform that transforms Toronto City Council data into clear, accessible insights, helping residents explore councillors’ voting records, priorities, performance. The data 👉 https://ow.ly/wyge50YNu0N The platform 👉 https://ow.ly/hfP850YNu0O

Toronto's municipal election is October 26. Nominations open May 1. Campaigns are starting. Debates will happen. If you want to understand your ward; demographics, services, infrastructure, the data is already public. It's been there the whole time. 👉 open.toronto.ca/catalogue

Our very own Fartash Haghani will be speaking at @GO OD Conference this year about How the city is transforming its operations with AI. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12465927/ 👉Register to attend: https://www.go-opendata.ca/

Toronto is hosting 6 FIFA World Cup matches this summer. ❓Where will people come from? ❓How will they move? ❓What happens to rideshare demand on game days? 💡We don't have all the answers, but we have the data that helps find them. 👉 open.toronto.ca/catalogue

Datasets we'd love to publish but can't: ☕ Tim Hortons vs. other coffee shop density by neighbourhood 🍁 Patio season start dates vs. actual Toronto weather, every year 🏒 Productivity loss per Leafs playoff run, by ward We publish what we can. The rest lives in our hearts. open.toronto.ca/catalogue

28,522 downloads in Q1.... We still don't know who most of you are. Hi.... We don't track users. We don't ask you to sign up We don't know who's downloading the data and for what purposes. We often don't know what you're doing with the data. So tell us....who are you? Introduce yourself.

👉The Beach BIA is promoting an open data-powered nighttime self-guided nature walk of The Beach. 👉Built by Aziza Reddy (one of the UofT students)! 👉Bike Share locations and streetcar stops are just one of the datasets used for this inspirational project. 👉https://thebeachbia.com/home

Did you know you can request any dataset? Our open data request page is open to everyone. Browse what others have asked for, vote on ideas you love, or submit your own. 👉 https://haveyoursay.toronto.ca/open-data/

Open Data Jams are back! 🚨 This time, we’re focusing on ORGANIZERS and IMPACT. Ever wonder what "Open Data" looks like in the real world? Look at RenovationWatch, Climate Voting Records, or the TorontoArts Impact Map. Want to build something similar? Come to Jam #4. https://ow.ly/cunS50YK0sS

Have you heard of Ahmed Nader's built SolveTO - a platform that lets Toronto residents report potholes, graffiti, and road damage directly to 311. Try it and tell us what you think?! solveto.ca — check it out

We updated out 3d massing data to include 8 years of historic data: This is one of our more popular datasets, and now it can show how the literal shape of the city has changed since 2017. 👉https://open.toronto.ca/dataset/3d-massing/

In light of the Mayor Chow looking to crack down on bad landlords, TFS added more geographic data to their fire inspections dataset. 👉https://open.toronto.ca/dataset/highrise-residential-fire-inspection-results/ 👉https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2026.EX29.14

🚨 Open Data Jam #4 is happening!🚨 ✅ Inspire: See how local organizers are making an impact. ✅ Jam: Tell us how we can make the program better for YOU. ✅ Connect: Meet your next collaborator. Spots are limited https://ow.ly/cunS50YK0sS

We visited a school this week to talk open data with students. Getting younger folks thinking about what public data is, where it comes from, & what you can actually do with it — that's the kind of outreach that matters. What space should we visit next? 👀

Q1 is a wrap and we wrote about it 👇 New datasets, 60+ resolved data requests, a fresh homepage, and an upgraded explore feature that lets you search inside a dataset before you even download it... Read the full Q1 update on our blog: https://open.toronto.ca/quarterly-update-q1-2026/

🚨Two new datasets on private transportation companies in the city: 🚨 🚗Summary & Trip Data - https://open.toronto.ca/dataset/private-transportation-companies-summary-and-trip-data/ 🚗Vehicle Operating Data - https://open.toronto.ca/dataset/private-transportation-companies-vehicle-operating-data/

We visited a local high school this week — Grade 9, 11, and 12 classes across Geography and Computer Science. We started with the basics: what is a city, what is data, what does "open" even mean? Real data. Real Excel. Real city.

The Beach BIA + U of T students used Toronto open data to understand how people move through their neighbourhood — parks, Bike Share, pedestrian patterns, parking. https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/faculty-staff/teaching/experiential-learning/curriculum-integrated-experiential-learning/sandbox

Today is Good Friday, a statutory holiday in Ontario. While City offices are closed, Toronto’s open data remains OPEN, supporting residents, researchers, and developers anytime, anywhere. Check out open.toronto.ca

What happens when you bring pizza, 100+ years of Toronto map archives, and a room full of @yorkuniversity.bsky.social students together? 🍕🗺️ A 90-minute "data-a-thon" that went way beyond the basics. Read how it went down: https://open.toronto.ca/blog/

NEW DATASET: Toronto Raccoon Activity Index (TRAI)🦝 Real-time, ward-level raccoon intelligence. Finally. Key fields: 🦹 Units observed per ward 🗑️ Bins compromised 📊 Raccoon confidence level ⚖️ Average unit weight Download now https://open.toronto.ca/dataset/toronto-raccoon-activity-index

Toronto's parking ticket dataset: 37 million records. 17 years of data. Completely free to use. If you've ever wanted to dig into how the city runs, this is a great place to start 👇 https://open.toronto.ca/dataset/parking-tickets/ #TorontoOpenData #OpenData #ParkingTickets

Jam #3 is in the books!!! Thanks to Ilya Kreynin for hosting and presenting!! 🎟️You don't want to miss these Jams. 🗓️They happen ~every last Thursday of every month. 👀Keep your eye out on our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/120735976900#3

🚨 LAST CALL: Open Data Jam #3 is TONIGHT! 🚨 Join us for the Academia Edition at Metro Hall. Help us use data to study and improve our city. When: Thursday, March 26, 6-8pm Where: Metro Hall 👉 Sign up now to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/XhyX50YznIK

Toronto Pulse brings the city's open data to life, combining live info on transportation, cycling, and events into one dashboard: https://ow.ly/G8sm50YuVpZ Created by Patrick Colucci

Lil Garbage Guy - https://trash.supermagicapps.com - you text it your postal code, it'll text you to put out your garbage and what the bins are that week! Data used https://open.toronto.ca/dataset/solid-waste-pickup-schedule/

Don’t hang up the skates just yet! ⛸️❄️ If you haven't downloaded Go Skate Toronto yet, you’re missing out. Download it here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/go-skate-toronto/id6475649732 Thanks to Yitzchok Gray. Used Toronto #OpenData

The Open Data Toronto portal has been refreshed ✅ Our updated home page improves how people browse, search, and engage with City data, making open data more accessible and easier to use for everyone. Tell us what you think!?! Take a look at what’s new 👇 open.toronto.ca

Wanna see how Open Data helps the world's brightest analyze Toronto? Wanna help us do it even better? You're in luck! Open Data Jam #3 is happening next week, Thursday March 26, 6-8pm at Metro Hall - and we're focusing on academia! 👉 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983915290038?aff=oddtdtcreator

🏙️ We’re polishing the Open Data Portal to make your search for insights smoother, faster, and more intuitive than ever. Coming soon.

Toronto's budget doesn't have to be a mystery. I just found this great tool from Canada Spends that visualizes municipal spending in an actually readable way. Check out the Toronto breakdown: https://canadaspends.com/en/municipal/ontario/toronto Thanks Ajay Matharoo for this excellent effort!!

Toronto Event Buddy created by OJ Onyeagwu. Toronto is full of things to do: the problem is finding them. Turning events data into an app: https://toronto-data.vercel.app/ #opendatato

Our dataset pages' EXPLORE section has been upgraded 📊 👉Smarter Search 👉Custom Filters 👉Tailored Downloads 👉Fresh Look Huge shoutout to the CKAN developers, their incredible open-source work made these powerful features possible. Check it out https://open.toronto.ca/catalogue/

A cool post by our friend Sonal Ranjit who uses the Bike data on our site to analyze the Level of Traffic Stress. https://bikespacetoblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/24/level-of-traffic-stress-map/

#opendataweek2026 📆 CKAN is an open source data management system for data portals; it fuels Toronto's Open Data Portal and several others around the world. To catalog this, NSF's POSE is making a portal of portals to help foster this very open community. You can find it https://ecosystem.ckan.org/

🚨🚨 IT'S HERE! 🚨🚨Ending Open Data Week with a SURPRISE DATA We’ve just published our most requested, beloved, and talked-about dataset. The official Licensed Dog and Cat Names dataset is LIVE! Is your pet's name on the list? Check it out: https://open.toronto.ca/dataset/licensed-dog-and-cat-names/

We'll be live TODAY https://ow.ly/MJhZ50YsNxK from 11-1 pm to answer your burning questions. Come meet the team and ask us anything.

Ever been stuck on a Saturday morning with restless kids and no plan? ⛸️🏀 Finding free activities at Toronto Community Centres is as easy as: Filter → Search → Map → Done! ✅ Check out this amazing tool: https://toronto-recreation-finder.vercel.app/

Enjoy the History of Toronto's Open Data. Thanks to everyone in the community who ever contributed to our legacy and has stood by us from the very beginning. You are part of this story! https://open.toronto.ca/a-history-worth-remembering/ #opendataweek2026

Staged listing photos don’t tell you if a building is well-run. RentSafeTO.com makes RentSafeTO evaluations easy to find, read, and compare across neighbourhoods. Know your building before you move in. Uses #opendata to populate the map.

One of the best parts of Open Data Week is seeing what the community builds... maps, analysis, research, prototypes, and practical tools. Come down to Metro Hall Rotunda today to see a list of Gallery Projects. We'll be happy to see you there. #opendata

We're getting ready to answer your questions this 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟐 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 𝐀𝐌𝐀: ow.ly/sv4J50YrpIK 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 11 am - 1 pm EST Yes, you can start posting your questions now! We'll be live answering them during that time.

Calling all data nerds + curious residents: we made a Treasure Hunt Puzzle for Open Data Week! Solve it as you read, then come back for the official answers at the end of the week. 🔗https://open.toronto.ca/open-data-day-treasure-hunt/ #opendata

Toronto’s KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) dataset is now updating DAILY, shifting from an annual cycle. Check the latest updates: https://open.toronto.ca/dataset/motor-vehicle-collisions-involving-killed-or-seriously-injured-persons/ #VisionZero #OpenData #newdataalert

📣 Toronto Open Data is hiring 📣 Wanna work for the best team in the City?! Apply below ⬇️ We're looking for a Python Developer: https://lnkd.in/gcU7PWcr This is a permanent role with the city. If you're curious, look at the above job call's Key Qualifications section.

Area Speed Limit Reductions This dataset shows, for each ward, the status of speed limits being reduced to 30 km/h on local roads and laneways https://ow.ly/cgj950YmHB6. Explore the traffic data 🚦 #newdatasetalert #newdatasetrelease 🛑

Open Data Week is March 7–13 ....and yes, we’re planning something every day. Watch this space for the schedule. https://open.toronto.ca/open-data-week-2026-what-were-exploring-each-day/ #opendata #opendatato #opendataweek