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Toronto Historic Sites events Aug. 10 to 23

The City of Toronto Historic Sites present several events in July that provide enriching entertainment for all ages while connecting visitors to Toronto’s rich history. Visit www.toronto.ca/museum-events for more information. COLBORNE LODGE South end of High Park on Colborne Lodge ...

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Toronto weekend events with road closures

Two special events in Toronto this weekend (Aug. 5 & 6) will involve road closures as described below. Residents and visitors are encouraged to come out and enjoy these events. Businesses in the areas affected are open to pedestrian traffic, ...

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Hiroshima Nagasaki Day Aug. 6 commemoration

The Hiroshima Day Coalition is organizing the 72nd commemoration of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the Toronto City Hall Peace Garden on August 6. The theme of the commemoration is “Humanity First: Ban the Bomb!” The keynote ...

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Free suntan lotion in Toronto parks

The City of Toronto, the David Cornfield Melanoma Fund and the Douglas Wright Foundation have partnered on a public health pilot project to provide free sunscreen in select city parks.The Health Canada-approved sunscreen is available in dispensers, similar to hand ...

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Artists to transform Toronto’s Underpass Park

Artists from across Canada have begun work on Multipli’city—a public art project that will transform 13 pillars in Toronto’s Underpass Park into works of art to commemorate Canada’s 150th birthday. The project, part of the StreetARToronto Partnership Program, is being ...

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In Other News: Riverside Rethink article in Canadian Architect

Alex Bozikovic writes: “The design is replete with intelligent urban design moves. The pedestrian bridge connecting the black buildings provides visual surprise; practically, it connects corridors in the two buildings, which each have their own main entrances, allowing residents to ...

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Brewery tour May 25 explores Old Town, Corktown suds heritage

The SLNA has shared this invitation with TheBulletin.ca: Heritage Toronto invites local residents to explore the malty brewing history of Old Town Toronto. First introduced last year, this tour got rave reviews from participants, who enjoyed the walk around Old ...

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Walk for Israel will add to holiday weekend, waterfront gridlock

This weekend’s Walk for Israel will cause partial road closures from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday (May 22) in the area bounded by Strachan Ave. in the west, Lake Shore Blvd. in the south, York St. in the east and ...

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Artisan market returns to waterfront

The Waterfront Artisan Market, presented by The Waterfront Business Improvement Area and operated by Scadding Court Community Centre, returns to HTO Park (339 Queens Quay West, between Rees Street and Lower Spadina Avenue) this summer. Drop by Saturdays from May ...

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