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September 4, 2018 In Art, City of Toronto

MOCA on the move.

Toronto’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is set to open its doors in their new location in the Lower Junction.  Moving into a landmark heritage building, the museum will be continuing its dedication to showcasing contemporary art and cultural practices.  The Grand Opening is free admission and takes place on September 22 – 23.  For more information on the museum and the grand opening, click here

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August 30, 2018 In Art, City of Toronto, Recreational

Toronto International Film Festival

Our city is about to explode with TIFF fever.  From Thursday, September 6 to Sunday, September 16, the city will be abuzz with celebrity sightings, glamorous parties and most of all, enthusiastic movie fans.  Attracting over 400,000 people each year, TIFF has become one of the most important film festivals around the world.  For all the information you need, go to the TIFF website at www.tiff.net

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August 28, 2018 In City of Toronto, Neighbourhood

Park People

The public space initiative launched by Public Space Incubator, headed up by Park People, have announced the 5 finalists in a city-wide competition.  After receiving 75 applications, whittled down to 25 who were invited to submit a formal, in-depth proposal, the 5 finalists were announced.  The proposed installations are diverse in geography and scope and will transform existing vacant lots, laneways and parks into welcoming gathering places for communities to gather and enjoy.  To find out more, check out the park people website here

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August 23, 2018 In City of Toronto

Kudos to the TTC

As promised, the TTC are launching their 2 hour unlimited transfers starting this Sunday.  In an effort to boost ridership, this plan has been in the works for awhile and transit riders have been looking forward to the cost savings it brings. Get more details by clicking here.

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August 21, 2018 In City of Toronto

Toronto: the Liveable City

Toronto has come in seventh place as one of the world’s most liveable cities.  Dropping from 4th to 7th place in the standing, we are still one of three Canadian cities that made the Top Ten Cut.  Read more here.

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July 24, 2018 In Art, City of Toronto, Uncategorized

Kensington Market

Kensington Market has been enjoying some exciting changes within the neighbourhood and the transformation of the former Fairland Grocery store will be no exception.

Opening this summer within the former grocery store space will be an interactive art/music installation which pairs local artists and musicians in a collaborative mash-up of talent.  Find out more by clicking here.

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July 17, 2018 In City of Toronto, Neighbourhood, Recreational

A walk through time

If you are looking for a fun way to learn more about our great city, check out Heritage Toronto’s walking tours.   Some of the upcoming tours include George Brown Downtown, Campus and Cosmos, Gravestones and Greenery as well as a diverse selection of neighbourhoods.  For a full list, check out their site here

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July 12, 2018 In City of Toronto, Neighbourhood

Heritage plaque district

June 17th saw the launch of the first Toronto Heritage Plaque District.  The Dundas + Carlaw Heritage District is the first community to officially tell the story of the people, industry and landscape that shaped this area by recognizing each achievement, through a series of 10 plaques. Revealing the history of the area, each plaque describes the achievements and timelines of the people who lived and worked in this community.  The plaques can be viewed on a self guided tour at any time.   To read more on this click here.

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July 10, 2018 In City of Toronto

The CN Tower gets a facelift

Toronto’s most iconic landmark has undergone an extensive facelift just in time for its 42nd birthday.  Placing accessibility at the forefront, the renovations have included window walls along with a vast array of other upgrades to allow visitors with restricted abilities to enjoy the views and the observation level.  Go to the CN Tower’s website or click here for more info.

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