This summer check out the UpFRONT Festival of Indigenous Arts, Music & Culture, a vibrant, free outdoor event happening August 15 to 17 in Berczy Park and Scott Street in downtown Tkaronto. Enjoy three days of live music from celebrated Indigenous artists, plus family-friendly programming, a lively artisan market, a visual art showcase, and live graffiti wall transforming the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts into an open-air gallery.
It has been a tremendously busy summer! Between Pride and FIFA on one end, the final Toronto and East York Community Council and City Council of the term later this month on the other, and the ongoing Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot, my team and I have been working hard to continue delivering results. Despite the stress, despite the heat, and especially despite the province’s ongoing work to make the City of Toronto miserable, for this final proper Councillor Update of the term, I want to provide positive vibes only.
The celebration on Church Street continues! The Church Street Pedestrianization has officially launched, with the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) and my team installed patios and more seating on Church Street post-Pride to make it an even better place to visit. The pedestrianization lasts until August 21, so come on out and experience The Village like never before, enjoy the beautiful weather, and help me advocate for more pedestrianization across the City and to make this pilot permanent!
