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The 59th annual East York Canada Day celebrations are set for Friday, July 1.

The celebration of Canada’s 148th birthday begins with a parade, continues with a party in the park and concludes with fireworks.

Organized by the dedicated volunteers who make up the East York Toronto Canada Day Corportation, the program for next Friday is as follows: The parade leaves Dieppe Park, 455 Cosburn Ave., at 10 a.m.

Featuring marching bands, floats and marchers from numerous local organizations, the parade ends at Stan Wadlow at 11:30 a.m. after making its way through the East York community.

The parade route heads east from Dieppe Park along Cosburn, turns south at Coxwell Avenue to Sammon Avenue where it heads east again to Woodbine Avenue where it ends at Stan Wadlow Park.

The rest of the Canada Day celebrations take part in Stan Wadlow Park, 888 Cosburn Ave., from 11 a.m. through to the beginning of the fireworks at approximately 10 p.m.

Official opening ceremonies are set for the park at noon.

There will be displays, food, activities, games, carnival rides, vendor booths and entertainment at the park.

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Triangle Program marks 20 years of supporting LGBTQ students JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com

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BJ Barone and Frankie Nelson have recently released a children’s book titled ‘Milo’s Adventures: A Story About Love,’ about their journey to parenthood.

Birth of son inspires couple to publish children’s book JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com Two years ago, Frankie Nelson’s and BJ Barone’s lives changed forever with the birth of their son, Milo.

The married same-sex couple, who are both high school teachers, became parents with the help of a gestational surrogate.

Shortly after Milo’s birth, a moving photograph of the Danforth East residents embracing their newborn son for the first time went viral, receiving both positive and negative attention as well as inspiring a lot of discussion about gay marriage and parenting.

Earlier this year, Barone and Nelson once again made headlines when that same image, which was snapped by photographer Lindsay Foster, was illegally used in anti-gay propaganda in Italy and Ireland.

That upsetting experience inspired the couple to finish writing and self-publish a children’s book they’d been working on titled Milo’s Adventures; A Story About Love.

Good friend Debbie Donsky, who is also Milo’s

Same-sex parents aim to inspire all types of families godmother, illustrated and co-authored the 36-page book, which is written from Milo’s perspective and talks about surrogacy, different types of families and the common thread of love.

“It’s been about a year in the making,” Nelson said during a recent interview.

“We thought this book is a good way to let people know Milo is well loved.”

In a Ju n e 9 re l e a s e, Nelson said he hopes Milo’s Adventures will “inspire people to embrace and appreciate all different types of families, not just the ones with a mom and a dad.”

He also said they hope the book will encourage other couples or individuals trying to start their own family.

Barone described the project as their son’s story of love and a “celebration of diverse families,” adding at its heart, Milo’s Adventures is about educating people.

“Our life and family has become open to public

support and scrutiny and in order to keep it positive, for us and others, and try to make change in our world with regard to acceptance, we knew a children’s book would be the perfect thing to create as a family,” he said in a release.

“Family is about love, and we will continue to teach that and lead by example, kids are so open-minded and curious and a centre focus of family, so this story focuses on speaking to them.”

Milo’s Adventures; A Story About Love also aligns with the province’s sex education curriculum and can be used as a tool in both the classroom and at home, Barone noted.

Officially launched on June 9 just in time for Father’s Day as well as during Toronto’s first official Pride Month, Milo’s Adventures can be purchased at Glad Day Bookshop at 598A Yonge St. and at Book City at 348 Danforth Ave. as well as on Amazon and at www. familyisaboutlove.com Barone and Nelson are also available for book readings.

Email hello@familyisaboutlove.com or call 647-204-5653 for more information.

An innovative and groundbreaking east-end Toronto high school program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) teens is marking special milestone.

The Triangle Program, which is housed in a bright, lower-level space at the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) of Toronto in Riverdale, is celebrating its 20th anniversary tonight with a celebration in Regent Park.

Called Safe to Learn, the fundraising event, which will feature stories from those who have been positively affected by the Triangle Program, will be held at Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St. E., from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $150 and can be purchased online at www.mcctoronto.com/ triangle20 Television personality/ political satirist Rick Mercer will serve as the evening’s host, while John Campey, the executive director of Riverside’s Ralph Thornton Centre, will be the honourary chair alongside Meredith Cartwright, Vicky Bassett, Bonte Minnema, and Michael Dolan. Campey, a former Toronto Board of Education trustee, alongside Tony Gambini, a social worker, founded the Triangle Program in 1996.

One of three programs that make up Oasis Alternative Secondar y School, the Triangle Program is the first of its kind in the world and even after two decades is the only LGBTQ-focused high school in Canada. More than 600 students have participated in the program since its inception two decades ago.

Currently 36 students attend the Triangle Program, which offers a combination of small teacher-lead classes as well as self-directed study and social supports. Its pupils graduate with a high school diploma and are wellequipped to go on to postsecondary studies.

One of the program’s key objectives is to give at-risk youth a safe and positive place to study, while surrounding them with a community of

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Anthony Grandy and Jeffrey White are the co-teachers at the Triangle Program, an alternative high school in Riverdale for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth and allies.

Safe to Learn gala supports innovative east-end school supportive and accepting peers and teachers.

“The most important thing for students is the sense of community. They can just focus on being themselves and being successful students,” said Jeffrey White, who has taught at Triangle for 13 years and is its longestserving teacher.

During a recent interview, White said he wishes the Triangle Program existed when he was in high school and couldn’t say enough about how much he enjoys teaching here.

As is the case for many LGBTQ teens, high school wasn’t an easy experience for White, who faced homophobia and ultimately decided to leave school at the age of 15.

“The moment I arrived here was like I’d died and gone to heaven. This isn’t just a job or a profession, it’s a calling,” he said.

“On my worst day this is still the best job I’ve had.”

Grade 10 Student Kaleb just started attending the Triangle Program this year but already said it’s been a positive experience.

“I really don’t need to worry about stupid stuff like at a ‘normal’ high school,” said Kaleb, who recently moved to the Riverdale area from Niagara Falls.

“Everyone here is really supportive and the teachers are great. I definitely think there should be a lot more schools like this everywhere.”

Scarborough resident Gabby, who is in Grade 12 and will be graduating from the program next week, said she’s found the Triangle Program to be “overwhelmingly supportive.”

“It’s been very amazing. It’s made coming to school less of a chore,” said Gabby, who said she’s made some good friends at the program.

“It’s made me less fearful of the world and less fearful about the school environment. The battle isn’t over but it’s a good start.”

Ralph, who is in Grade 11, joined the program in September 2015 and has found it to be a positive experience.

“Her you can just be yourself,” said the West Toronto resident, adding the Triangle Program is a place where people are respectful of differences.

“I really appreciate the supportive environment at Triangle and I’ve made some good friends here.”

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elcome to summer Toronto! It officially arrived on Monday of this week, but judging by our recent hot weather it’s actually been here for awhile.

And is there any better place to be in the summer than Toronto?

We’ve got it all, as you can see by our Summer In The City feature story in this week’s paper.

This coming first weekend of summer sees events such as the Luminato Festival, Taste of Toronto and the beginning of two weekends of top-level youth soccer action with the Robbie tournament.

The Robbie International Soccer Tournament celebrates its 50th anniversary OuR ViEW this year, and it has grown from a small event with a few teams in 1967 to City boasts a Scarborough what is now the world’s largest cross-section youth soccer tournament for charity. of events It has raised more than $1.6 million for Cystic Fibrosis Canada in that time. The 50th version of the Robbie will see in excess of 300 teams playing in the festival (for boys and girls teams ages eight to 12) this weekend, and then the competitive tourney (for boys and girls teams 13 to 18) from July 1 to 3.

And that’s not all. While Pride Month events have been taking place in Toronto throughout June, things really kick into gear this weekend as Pride Week begins.

The week culminates in the Pride Parade July 3, which travels along Church Street from Bloor to Yonge-Dundas Square, but will also include the Trans March July 1 and the Dyke March July 2.

Other large city-wide events in the next few weeks include the Honda Indy, which brings in racers and race fans from around the world, starting July 15. The Indy has been a Toronto tradition since 1986. Also, there’s the Toronto Caribbean Carnival starting July 28 and continuing through to the holiday Monday on Aug. 1. From humble beginnings back in 1967, the carnival has grown to become a massive tourist draw for Toronto.

But not every event this summer is geared to huge crowds and tourists. There’s no end of community festivals set for our city, and whatever neighbourhood you are in, you will be sure to find something to do this summer in the city.

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Big discussions, decisions planned for city’s future Next week Mayor John Tory’s Executive Committee sits down for the last time before business at city hall winds down for the summer.

But don’t expect a lazy, hazy meeting. Indeed, the June 28 gathering of Mayor Tory’s cabinet-like committee could be the most important one of the entire term.

On the agenda: • a report revising upwards the cost of the single-stop Scarborough subway, that also sets the city’s transit-building agenda for the next two decades; • another one, looking at revenue tools beyond property taxes to pay for things like that transit plan; • a review of the city’s considerable real estate assets, taken with an eye to maximizing savings and revenues; • and the implementation of the Tenants First plan, to try and put right the city’s considerable portfolio of public housing.

david nickle the city To put it another way: the Executive Committee will be considering some of the most expensive initiatives under consideration

by Toronto Council this term, at the same meeting as it examines some of the most ambitious measures to pay for those initiatives.

It is not immediately obvious how Mayor Tory and his like-minded Executive Committee members will rise to those two challenges.

So far, balancing ambition and reality has been an ungainly exercise for the team. Tory has been anxious to get down to the business of city-building, slow to get to the business of budget-pruning, and brashly confident in his ability to do both.

His letter of instruction to the budget committee that met this week illus-

trates this perfectly. He has asked the committee to freeze expenditures for 2017, keep property taxes at or below the inflation rate. Efficiencies are to be found, alternate service delivery (contracting out) is to be considered… but ambitious new programs that form the backbone of Tory’s election-platform mandate are sacrosanct: transit and transportation, housing, and poverty reduction.

That mission statement leaves very little room to wiggle – but the wiggle-room increases when the two questions of what we want and how we can afford it are asked and answered on different schedules.

The June 28 Executive Committee meeting is a rare confluence, wherein everything is on the table at once.

Do we want to build a massively expensive, marginally useful single-stop subway in Scarborough,

knowing that we will then have to consider raising all kinds of levies and taxes in order to afford it? We do need to repair our public housing, and that while other levels of government might offer some help, we’ll have to put up some share of the cost. How? Executive Committee members won’t have to answer all those questions immediately. But they will have to start talking about them in the same breath – in a way that until now mainly the mayor’s critics have done, and that the mayor and his supporters have characterized as simply nay-saying.

At some point, the politics has to stop and the governance has to start.

Next week, looking hard at both the dream and the problem, is as good a time as any to begin.

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Toronto police honour fallen officer Russell ANDREW PALAMARCHUK apalamarchuk@insidetoronto.com Ryan Russell loved animals and policing.

And on Tuesday, the Toronto police mounted unit named its newest member in honour of the Scarborough sergeant who was killed in the line of duty five years ago.

“Ryan was an animal lover from day one ... and he also loved his work with the police service,” said Glenn Russell, Ryan’s father. “For him to be memorialized like this in such a vital unit, we are absolutely thrilled.”

Police Chief Mark Saunders said

Ryan was a “fantastic man who exemplified all the great qualities in policing.”

“We wanted to make sure that we could replicate the hard work and dedication, and the best way to do that is to pick one of our finest horses right here as we get to name him,” he said.

Legacy “As Ryan’s legacy lives on, this horse will be doing tremendous work,” Saunders said of the fouryear-old Purebred Clydesdale named “Russell.”

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“It’s such an incredible honour for my family to see such a beautiful and remarkable animal being put into service,” Ryan’s widow Christine said.

“It’s going to work the streets just as my husband did.”

Christine and her seven-year-old son Nolan got to ride “Russell” at Tuesday’s ceremony.

“He’s old enough now to appreciate the honours that are being given to his father,” she said of Nolan.

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Ryan, an 11-year veteran of the Toronto Police Service, was struck and killed by a stolen snow plow at Avenue and Davenport roads on Jan. 12, 2011.

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“I think he really would’ve appreciated and maybe (been) a little embarrassed but appreciated the honour that he got.”

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The program starts on Wednesday, June 22 and will run every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Canadian Tire store at 2681 Danforth Ave., just east of Main Street.

All are welcome to come down and chat face to face with police about anything and everything related to policing in the neighbourhood.

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If you want to see a living example of this metaphor in action, you need look no further than East York Canada Day. The seed for this wonderful community institution was planted 59 years ago by True Davidson and at the time everyone thought it was a bad idea.

Local wisdom had it that nobody would be around on a summertime long weekend to participate, and True would be there by herself.

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While it was a small affair held on the lawn of the East York Board of Education offices on Cosburn Avenue,

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That parade became a centrepiece for the entire event.

It was a place where members of the military past and present, local businesses, municipal government departments and East York citizens could publicly express their pride in being Canadian.

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The event became so big it had to move to its present location in what was originally known as Cedarvale Park, before being re-named for Stan Wadlow.

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All are invited to welcome these new citizens into our national community. People can also re-affirm their own citizenship by reciting the oath at the opening ceremonies of East York Canada Day at noon at Stan Wadlow Park.

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Topham Park women’s softball is celebrating its 30th season Play is now underway for the 2016 season of the Topham Park Women’s Softball League, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

The age of the players in the league ranges between 21 and 76, with four teams taking part. Ten of the league’s players have been with it right from the start, including two of the founding members Betty Hicks and Pat Ootes.

Not surprisingly, there are several mother-daughter combinations among the league’s players.

This season, the Topham Park Women’s Softball League is playing its games out of Corvetee Public School in Scarborough. Prior to this season they played at East York’s George Webster Public School, but the diamond there now has portables on it.

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Tory backs $68M road safety plan Pedestrian and cycling safety advocates are fuming, but a road safety plan meant to curb the spate of deaths was approved in principle by the city’s public works and infrastructure committee this week.

The plan still needs council’s full approval to become a reality, and has the backing of Mayor John Tory and public works chair Jaye Robinson.

Groups like Walk Toronto counter it has too little funding attached – $68 million spread out over five years – to make a huge difference.

A 38-year-old woman was Toronto’s 18th pedestrian fatality of the year after a motorist in a SUV jumped the curb near Rogers Centre last week, striking her food cart. are looking good for Pride wbuses

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Wisniewski also heaps praise on Toronto’s tendency of late to tie development with transit building.

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July 8 - Taste of Lawrence The festival takes place July 8 to 10 on Lawrence Avenue East. There will be more than 130 street vendors, midway and two entertainment stages. Visit www.tasteoflawrence.com July 9 - Afrofest Afrofest takes place at Woodbine Park July 9 and 10 and features music, a children’s village, workshops, theatre, a market place, food and more. Visit www.afrofest.ca July 14 - Toronto Summer Music Festival The theme for this year’s festival, which takes place July 14 to Aug. 7, is London Calling, Music in Great Britain from baroque to 20th century pop British Invasion. Visit www. torontosummermusic.com

JUNE June 23 - Luminato Festival Luminato temporarily transforms the Hearn Generating Station into the world’s largest multi-arts centre. Goes until June 26. Visit www.luminatofestival.com June 23 - Taste of Toronto Stroll through Garrison Common at Fort York and talk with Toronto’s masters of cuisine at their restaurant booths through to June 26. Visit www.tasteoftoronto.com June 24 - Toronto Pride Week Toronto’s Pride Week is an arts and culture festival that celebrates diverse sexual and gender identities, and the lives of Toronto’s LGBTQ+ communities. Visit www.pridetoronto. com June 24 - The TD Toronto Jazz Festival This year’s festival, which runs June 24 to July 3, features jazz artists performing in and around the city. Visit www. torontojazz.com June 25 - The Robbie Soccer tournament The 50th annual Robbie International Soccer Tournament begins with a festival June 25 and 26 for teams ages nine to 12. The tournament for teams ages 13 to 18 takes place July 1 to 3. Visit www.robbie.ca June 30 - Toronto Ribfest Rotary Etobicoke hosts its 17th annual Toronto Ribfest at Etobicoke’s Centennial Park from June 30 to July 3. Along with lots of food and fun, the ribfest serves as a Canada Day celebration. Visit www.torontoribfest.com

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by Sharon & Bram, Nomadic Massive from Montreal and Cowboy Junkies. Visit www. harbourfrontcentre.com/ festivals July 1 - Toronto Fringe Catch drama, musical or dance performances in venues, playgrounds, parking lots and other locations across Toronto from July 1 to 12. Visit www.fringetoronto. com July 1 - The Redpath Waterfront Festival The festival features food, drinks, an artisan market, tall ships, the Royal Canadian Navy and more July 1 to 3. Visit www.TOwaterfrontfest.com July 2 - Beaches International Jazz Festival The festival showcases jazz, blues, big band, vocalists, African, Caribbean, reggae, hip-hop, South American, Latin, rhythm and blues and more July 2 to 24. Visit www.beachesjazz.com July 3 - Pride Parade The parade starts at Bloor Street East and Church Street, heads down Yonge and ends at Yonge-Dundas Square. Visit www.pridetoronto.com July 3 - Queen’s Plate The 157th annual Queen’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack features world-class horse racing. Food, high-fashion and entertainment at the Hats & Horseshoes Party. Visit queensplate.com

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July 15 - Honda Indy Toronto The Honda Indy Toronto returns to the streets surrounding Exhibition Place. The event features racing, celebrities, live entertainment and interactive activities through to July 17.

Visit www.hondaindytoronto.com July 16 - Bloor West Village BIA Summer Kids Festival Free for the whole family, the Bloor West Village BIA Summer Kids Festival features stage shows, food, baby contest and entertainment at night. Visit www.bloorwestvillagebia.com July 16 - Junior Carnival The Junior Carnival and Family Day takes place at Malvern and Neilson Park. Young performers participate in costume.

Visit www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com July 16 - Festival of South Asia The festival happens at Gerrard India Bazaar and features folk dancers and musicians, classical dancers and musicians, buskers and storytellers. Visit www. festivalofsouthasia.com July 23 - BIG on Bloor The BIG on Bloor Festival of Arts and Culture is a two-day, car-free summer street celebration of arts, culture and small business all in the Bloordale neighbourhood. Visit www. bigonbloorfestival.com July 24 - Toronto International BrazilFest The party is at Earlscourt Park and features music, Samba dance, Caipirinha (Brazil’s national cocktail drink), Brazilian churrasco barbecue and other entertainment. Visit www. brazilfest.ca July 28 - Toronto Caribbean Carnival Starting July 28 with the King and Queen contest, the annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival celebrates Caribbean culture, cuisine and revelry. Grand Parade takes place July 30 at Exhibition Place. Carnival in the City events take place July 31 and Aug. 1. Visit www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com July 29 - Scarborough Ribfest The 15th annual Scarborough Rotary Ribfest takes place at Thomson Park through the long weekend, with food, midway, games and entertainment. Visit www.scarboroughribfest. com July 30 - VELD Music Festival VELD Music Festival brings electronic artists for a weekend concert at Downsview Park featuring Deadmau5 and The Chainsmokers. Visit www.veldmusicfestival.com >>>SUMMER, page 15

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Labour Day weekend airshow is at the Ex. Visit www.theex. com Aug. 19 - Hot & Spicy Food Festival The Hot and Spicy Food Festival at Harbourfront explores “spicy cuisines and hot music and dance from around the globe.” Visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com/vendors/ food/festivals Aug. 20 - Scarborough Afro-Carib Fest Scarborough Afro-Carib Fest offers food, refreshments, performances, cultural fashion show, dance competitions, workshops and a kid’s zone. Visit www.scarboroughafrocaribfest.com

T h e To r o n t o Caribbean Carnival goes July 28 to Aug. 1. The Scarborough Afro-Carib Fest is on Aug. 20.

Aug. 20 - Sweetery Toronto Two days of all things sweet from local bake shops and George Brown College students. There is also a pinata-busting contest for SickKids. Visit www.sweeterytoronto.com

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AUGUST Aug. 4 - SummerWorks SummerWorks is a “celebration of new and essential Canadian voices” in theatre, dance, music and live art on Queen Street West. Visit www.summerworks.ca Aug. 5 - Krinos Taste of the Danforth Taste of the Danforth returns, featuring food, entertainment and more. Visit www.tasteofthedanforth.com Aug. 5 - Jerkfest The festival includes food, a Grace Hot & Spicy Jerk Chicken Eating Competition, entertainment and the Western Union Drop-A-Six Domino Challenge. Visit www.jerkfestival.ca Aug. 15 - York-Eglinton International Street Fest The York-Eglinton International Street Festival includes music, dance demonstration, street level carnival, food vendors and more. Visit www.internationalstreetfest.com Aug. 13 - Craft Beer Festival and Food Trucks Sample craft beer and food from the city’s best food trucks in Roundhouse Park. Visit www.craftbeerfest.ca Aug. 19 - Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Unique and fat-filled food, midway rides, an International Marketplace, horse and dog shows, entertainment and the ABODE PROMOTION METROLAND MEDIA TORONTO 2 10.00000 x 39 R0013883734; 4C Rep:6421

Aug. 26 - Tamil Fest Tamil Fest features food, street performers and other entertainment on Markham Road between Passmore and Steeles avenues. Visit tamilfest.ca Aug. 26 - TAIWANFest This year’s celebration showcases the cultural conversation between Taiwan and Hong Kong through cooking, family events and live music. Visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com/ festivals/taiwanfest Aug. 27 - Coconut Festival This event at David Pecaut Square features food vendors, natural products, speakers, contests, children’s games, entertainment and more. Visit www.coconutfestival.ca Aug. 27 - Toronto Cider Festival The festival includes a barbecue pit, ciders from across Canada and the world, food trucks, entertainment, games and more. Visit www.torontociderfestival.com

Sept 2 - Buskerfest The largest fundraising event for epilepsy takes place at Woodbine Park and features silent comedy, daredevils, aerialists and more. Visit www.torontobuskerfest.com Sept. 3 - Ashkenaz Festival A celebration of global Jewish music and culture features more than 200 artists and 80 events from more than a dozen countries. Visit http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/vendors/ food/festivals/ Sept. 8 - Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Films, celebrities and galas are featured during Toronto International Film Festival. Visit http://tiff.net/festivals/festival16 Sept. 9 - Taste of the Kingsway Discover international cuisine, artists, performers and musicians, demonstrations and more along Bloor Street West between Prince Edward Drive and Montgomery Road. Visit http://thekingsway.ca/events/taste-of-the-kingsway/ Sept. 16 - Ukrainian Culture Festival The event features Ukrainian arts, dancing, food and culture.

Visit www.ukrainianfestival.com

SEPTEMBER Sept. 1 - Fan Expo Canada Star Trek’s William Shatner, Alien’s Sigourney Weaver, Marvel’s Stan Lee and voices from anime are some of the celebrities taking part. Visit www.fanexpocanada.com

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