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  • You’re Invited: Celebrate at Cavalcade of Lights November 26, 2011

    This video shows the full version of the Cavalcade of Lights’ fireworks display after the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on November 27, 2010 at Nathan Philips Square in Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Come celebrate the holiday season at the FREE Cavalcade of Lights event on Saturday, at Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. West, Toronto on November…

  • You’re Invited: 2011 Scotiabank Nuit Blanche October 1, 6:59 p.m. to Sunrise

    FREE Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Toronto Enjoy, experience and discover 2011 Scotiabank Nuit Blanche for one night only – all night long: the city transformed by hundreds of artists for Toronto’s sixth annual sunset-to-sunrise celebration of contemporary art; art in galleries, museums and unexpected places from a streetcar, alleyways and storefronts to churches, ponds and parks;…

  • Toronto Agrees on a Pedestrian Tunnel to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

    Presently, the only public access to the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on Toronto Island from the Toronto mainland is via the Toronto Port Authority (TPA)-operated Toronto Island Ferry, with a traversing distance of only 122 m (400 ft). The TPA, a Federal public authority, operates the 200-passenger ferry Marilyn Bell I and the 150-passenger David Hornell.…

  • Dupont Parkette is Renamed to Sergeant Ryan Russell Parkette July 15, 2011

    Dupont Parkette will be renamed to the Sergeant Ryan Russell Parkette. The parkette naming will occur on: Friday, July 15 2 to 4 p.m., official remarks: 2:15 p.m. Location: Park formerly called Dupont Parkette, 250 Avenue Rd. at Dupont Street Toronto’s official parkette naming will honour fallen Police Sergeant Ryan Russell who lost his life…

  • You’re Invited: Toronto’s Four Events With Road Closures June 24 – 26

    From June 24 to June 26, there will be road closures in Toronto in order to accommodate the upcoming four special events. The City of Toronto advises you to take public transit as a greener, faster and more affordable way of getting to your destinations. Also, if you need to drive in these event areas,…

  • Seniors Month Celebration in Toronto: June 2011

    The first day of June will be the official start of the Seniors Month celebration as Mayor Rob Ford, on behalf of Toronto City Council, will proclaim June as Seniors Month in Toronto this Wednesday at the Members Lounge, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W., 1:30 p.m. Also, Representatives of the City of Toronto…

  • Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board’s Seven Citizens: Selection By New Nomination Panel

    Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board’s seven citizens will be selected by a newly appointed nomination panel. The new nomination panel comprises of the following three members: Councillor Paul Ainslie (Ward 43 Scarborough East), Mary L. Flynn-Guglietti and Bahadur Madhani. Please see the News Release below for each member’s very brief biographies.