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Instagrammable Holiday Events in the Toronto Entertainment District
While some of you dig out the Christmas trees and ugly holiday sweaters the day after Halloween, this is for the rest of us who are finally ready to embrace endless gift guides, twinkle lights and maybe even a little eggnog. Never mind cuffing season, it’s holiday...
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New murals along Lower Simcoe Street underpass celebrate Indigenous perspectives
On Monday, September 30, 2019, the BIA attended the unveiling of new murals along the Lower Simcoe Street underpass that celebrate indigenous perspective. Councillor Joe Cressy was joined by lead artist Tannis Nielsen and young artists from the local Toronto...
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Toronto Arts Council Supports Artists Through Funding and Advocacy
If you walk by the many condo towers near the Scotiabank Arena, you might just miss the small sign right outside the base of the Infinity 1 building on Grand Trunk Crescent with the logo of the Toronto Arts Council. As it happens, the Council has its office on the...
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Capitalize for Kids: Calling for change in the business of mental health
The conversation around mental health has changed in recent years, leading to the general understanding that mental health is just as important as physical health. Although attitudes have improved, health care services – particularly those involved with children’s...
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Forests Ontario: Planting the way to a better future
Forests are integral to vibrant and healthy communities and economies. From its office in the Toronto Entertainment District, Forests Ontario is making greenery a priority, planting the seeds (literally and figuratively) for a better future. Through immersive...
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Coding for a cause with Canada Learning Code
Canada Learning Code believes digital literacy are key tools of empowerment for everyone. It has become increasingly vital for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to learn the core language of the digital world. Many people, in particular women and girls,...
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LetsStopAIDS: Activism and Stigma-Free Knowledge Exchange
LetsStopAIDS is a Canadian youth-HIV charity that focuses on HIV prevention and knowledge exchange by engaging young people and fostering leadership. Since the first case of HIV appeared in Canada in March 1982, activists across the nation have worked tirelessly...
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VIBE Arts is Providing Youth with Arts Education and Mentorship
If you’ve ever walked through the beautiful 401 Richmond building and wondered who occupied all the different office spaces, here’s one organization you’ll want to meet! As the restored heritage building acts as an arts and culture hub in the Toronto Entertainment...
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In conversation with Innocence Canada
‘Innocent until proven guilty.’ This nuanced statement appearing in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms becomes much more complex when put into practice. There are, unfortunately, several factors that could lead to the conviction of an innocent person. Enter...
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25 Years of Ending Youth Homelessness with Eva’s
The City of Toronto is one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Yet, we have the largest homeless population in Canada. As temperatures dip, especially last week, when Toronto reached -21 degrees (not to mention the wind chill!), the city’s homeless are left no...
read moreUPCOMING BIG IDeA EVENT-THE MICRO INCLUSIVE DESIGN CHALLENGE!
In partnership with OCAD U, The Toronto Entertainment District BIA is excited to present the BIG IDEA Inclusive Design Challenge to our members. Inclusion and accessibility is a way to serve more customers and maintain your customers who may acquire a disability as...
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