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

Always amazed to see people using data in the coolest ways...Check out this map (12 years of TTC data). How does this data help you? Tell us below 👇 https://ttcdelay.kbains.com/ #datausagealert 🚨 #ttc

📣 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

Meet Arushi Nath (grade 11 student) who created BetterMyCity -- so inspiring, so simple! She won second place for the 2025-2026 Open Data Awards 🏆https://bettermycity.com/

DYK... while summer is active, the real "danger zones" for property damage are two specific transitional windows where 311 calls nearly triple compared to the winter months. Read on...https://ow.ly/rCpt50YbVPc #datausage 🚨

Open Data Week Toronto is coming up! A week of events, learning, and community stories celebrating what’s possible with municipal public data. March 7-13 follow along here. #opendata

Love that government is podcasting ....Take a listen! https://ow.ly/cSXO50Yce0g.

We're on multiple platforms....But If you prefer a more cozy room, join link.civictech.ca/slack --> #open-data​

Still buzzing from the Open Data Awards. 🔌 Jaw‑dropping presentations, thoughtful conversations, and so much creativity in the room. The collaboration and ideas shared made it clear: the future of open data is bright 💡

Family Day reminder that family isn’t always about blood. Sometimes it’s the people you brainstorm with, build with, and laugh with. Grateful for this Open Data team 💙 Proud of this group!!

In our last #odjamsessions, we had: 👉 45 attendees, 17 on the waitlist, sold out in ~48 hours 👉 40 ideas on scaling project size and impact shared in sticky notes 👉 15+ open data projects represented among attendees Join the discussion!! Looking forward to many more!

Today we celebrate top projects across the Public category and City category. Grateful for this community and how far we’ve come since launching the awards last year. Excited to see how this year continues to grow. 📍 Feb 11 | Gala night

🚲 #datausage #biketheft Ever wondered what drives bike theft in Toronto? Thanks to open data, world-class research like this is freely accessible! https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43762-025-00232-7

🗺️#datausage A team built cool visuals behind the Open Data Catalogue with interactive visuals and searches. Neat, huh! https://mfviz.com/toronto-data-explorer/#datausage

📅 Mark your calendars! Open Data Day 2026 runs globally from March 7–13. If you’re in Toronto and want to host an event, now’s the time to start planning. We've got a couple ideas up our sleeves...stay tuned. 🔗 Learn more: Open Data Day 2026 (OKFN) opendataday.org

We just published our 2026 Open Data roadmap 🚦 We share how we built our 2026 roadmap, shaped by past consultations, the Master Plan, and the realities of capacity and impact. Worth a read ... 👉https://open.toronto.ca/toronto-open-datas-2026-roadmap/

Overheard at Open Data Jam #1: • “The City feels so much more approachable!” • “I’ve found my people.” • “Toronto Open Data is doing impactful work—can’t wait for more!” Huge thanks to everyone who joined us. Amazing ideas, amazing energy. More events coming soon...#odjamsessions

🚨BREAKING NEWS:🚨 We have winners! 🏆 We’re celebrating 6 Winners + 3 Honourable Mentions at our Toronto Open Data Awards. https://ow.ly/1V2B50Y7zMA

🏠 From research to advocacy: Jackie Tan analyzed homelessness in Canada. Dive into Jackie’s research here: 🔗 https://uwoscholars.ca/server/api/core/bitstreams/cdd74e04-96d4-4ea2-b098-8130e170047e/content

How cool --❤️‍🔥 #datausage Crime Map of Toronto using a few of our TPS datasets!! https://safe-city-toronto.vercel.app/

#GuestPost: Forecasting 311 Service Requests A great read from our friend Rahul on how predictive models can help Toronto plan ahead. Have your own #toronto #opendata modelling project? Share it with us!

The secret’s out. 👀 We’re launching Open Data Jam #1: Helping Projects Succeed! Come meet the City’s Open Data team, connect with builders, and jam on how we can help your projects grow. 🍕 + 📊 = 🪄 Register here ➡️ https://ow.ly/VTTf50Y1mmw

#newdatasetalert 🚎 TTC LRT delay data is now available. Having clear, reliable information can help everyone better understand the factors that influence service. 👇 https://open.toronto.ca/dataset/ttc-lrt-delay-data/ #newdatasetalertttps://open.toronto.ca/dataset/ttc-lrt-delay-data/

🚨#newdataalert The Development Pipeline shows how Toronto has grown over the past five years and where it’s headed next. It helps track urban growth, monitor development trends, and measure progress toward housing targets. https://open.toronto.ca/dataset/development-pipeline/

How cool --🧑‍🎨#datausage https://torontoartscouncil.org/impact/#datausage- Toronto Arts Council using Open Data in their maps to showcase their impact on arts access in the city! Overlay our Wards and Neighbourhoods to display activities funded by Toronto Arts Council.

🚨#newdataalert We’ve released a new dataset on Intimate Partner and Family Violence to support awareness, research, and prevention efforts. This is sensitive information, shared with care to help strengthen community support. https://open.toronto.ca/dataset/intimate-partner-and-family-violence/

We're really bad at hiding secrets. But we're cooking up ideas for regular monthly meet-ups with our team. Each meet up will have its own flavour, audiences, discussions, engagement, topics, focus, etc. Stay tuned for a hit UP of incubator-style meetups. More to flesh out.

Big news: The Toronto Open Data Awards Top 12 is set! External judges are reviewing now. 📅 Winners announced week of Feb 2 🎉 Gala on Feb 11 Huge thanks to all who submitted, your projects were incredible.

We quietly went out the door with a Beta page - We're trying out a new way to allow you to request new data. If you can’t find what you need, the Open Data Portal’s request tool helps highlight community priorities and guide future releases. Try it . 🔗 https://haveyoursay.toronto.ca/open-data

Catching our breath after the holidays ...how about you? As we step into 2026, we’re reflecting, planning, and shaping new ways to boost awareness and engagement in Toronto’s Open Data Program. Building on 2025’s momentum, we’re excited to share what’s next. Stay tuned!

We’re taking a short break for the holidays and will be a little quieter on our social channels, but you don’t have to be! Wishing you a joyful, safe, and happy holiday season.

“And we leave you with a BANGER!” 🎤 Our Top Moments of 2025 are live: packed with wins, memories, and everything in between. Enjoy the read 👉 https://open.toronto.ca/top-moments-of-2025-a-year-in-review/