Chow pitches spending nearly $240K more for Toronto rain barrel program amid high demand

Chow pitches spending nearly $240K more for Toronto rain barrel program amid high demand

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says demand has soared for a low-cost rain barrel program introduced as part of the 2026 budget, prompting a push to add nearly $240,000 to replenish supplies. In a motion going to the City of Toronto’s executive committee on June 16, Chow said the initial allocation of rain barrels sold out in nine hours. “Many inquiries have been received about the possibility of additional barrels, showing that there is additional de…