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A Toronto Councillor just said yes to a "digital divide" contract

Your morning just got wild fam

Okay but real talk—first thing you gotta know this morning, there are some active emergency incidents right now. According to real-time dispatch data, Toronto Fire Services responded to a Hazmat Level 1 incident dispatched at 8:37:09 AM today, May 22, 2026. The location is pending, but a Level 1 hazmat means it's a confirmed release that requires a hazardous materials response. There are also two active Alarm Single Source calls, dispatched at 9:04:26 AM and 9:10:24 AM respectively, with locations also pending. Stay clear of areas with emergency vehicles, fam.

Now, shifting gears to City Hall, there's some interesting stuff from the General Government Committee meeting on May 11, 2026. Councillor Michael Thompson voted 'Yes' on three separate non-competitive contracts and an amendment. This included:

* An amendment to Blanket Contract 47025662 to Avron Foods Limited for snack foods for the expanded Universal CampTO Child Nutrition program.

* A non-competitive contract with RideShark Corporation for the Smart Commute Online Tool.

* A non-competitive contract with Toronto Metropolitan University for partnerships to address the digital divide.

Councillor Stephen Holyday voted 'No' on the Avron Foods and RideShark contracts. It's always a bit eyebrow-raising when contracts go non-competitive, you know?

Real talk, this is Toronto — stay up.

Mornings are wild out here, dude. Get all the details with the crew at mornings.live.

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