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(Courtesy: Blackhurst Cultural Centre) * Facebook * Twitter * Reddit * Copy current article link Aug. 1 is Emancipation Day, keep reading for a roundup of events happening in Toronto to commemorate the occasion. Activities will be taking place throughout Toronto in honour of the day, giving Canadians the opportunity to reflect and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism and discrimination, but also to celebrate the rich, thriving cultures of those communities. Here’s how Torontonians can recognize Emancipation Day! Underground Freedom Train Ride Take a symbolic train ride through Toronto’s subway system from Union Station to Downsview Station. The annual event honours the Underground Railroad’s role in Canadian history and celebrates its importance as the largest anti-slavery movement in North America. On July 31, from 11:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., the TTC will host the annual tradition commemorating Emancipation Day in collaboration with the Blackhurst Cultural Centre. Proceedings happen as follows: * 10 p.m. – Opening procession starts at Union Station (TD West Carriageway) * 11 p.m. – The Freedom Train leaves Union Station * 11:30 p.m. – The Freedom Train arrives at Downsview Park Station * 11:30 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. – Main event at Downsview Park Station All attendees must leave Downsview Park Station by 1 a.m. FreeUp! 2024 Commemorate the 190th anniversary of Emancipation Day at FreeUP! The festival will take place at Union Station and will bring together artists, performers, and diverse voices in recognition of the vibrant cultural contributions of Black communities nationwide. Guests can enjoy dynamic live shows, community engagement initiatives, interactive installations, DJ sets, live music and dance, Emancipation Day trivia, have their photos taken with a professional photographer, and witness the presentation of the Rosemary Sadlier Freedom Award to an individual who has made significant contributions to the cause of freedom and justice. This empowering and joyful celebration is free to attend and will take place on Aug. 1 from 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. (DJ Lunch Hour from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.) Official Black Liberation Flag Raising Join the City of Toronto as it raises the Black Liberation Flag! The flag raising will take place on Aug. 1, at noon, on the Podium Rooftop in Nathan Phillips Square, followed by the Emancipation Day March. Flags will also be raised at Civic Centres citywide and the Toronto Sign will be lit up in the pan-African colours of red, black, and green. Emancipation Day March After the flag raising, a bus will transport participants to Blackhurst Community Hub . At 2 p.m., there will be a march to Christie Pitts Park where attendees can enjoy cultural performances, food and more! Buses will return to City Hall, leaving at 3:30 p.m., with a stop at Bathurst TTC Station. Rachel Goodman Writer / Reporter Advertisement * Facebook * Instagram * Twitter * Youtube * Tiktok Follow us @nowtoronto Advertisement WHAT’S TRENDING * Posted 2 days ago ‘It’s within their rights to do this,’ Toronto sports analytics expert applauds Canada women’s soccer team for appealing penalty in Paris Olympics * Posted 23 hours ago ‘People switching to less expensive alternatives,’ McDonald’s, Starbucks sales drop as Canadian consumers cut back on spending * Posted 3 days ago VIRAL VIDEO: Air Canada flight cancelled after heated dispute between attendant and passenger Advertisement Culture TRAVEL THROUGH THE MUSICAL HISTORY OF TORONTO’S LITTLE JAMAICA AREA IN THIS WALKING TOUR Posted 46 mins agoBreanna Marcelo There’s a Little Jamaica tour in Toronto that’s enlightening visitors about the neighbourhood’s musical history, culture, cuisine and vibrant art scene. (Courtesy: Canada Black Music Archives) * Facebook * Twitter * Reddit * Copy current article link There’s a free Little Jamaica tour in Toronto that’s enlightening visitors about the neighbourhood’s musical history, culture, cuisine and vibrant art scene. Organized by the Canada Black Music Archives, the Little Jamaica Music History Walking Tour is an interactive and educational tour about one of the city’s most iconic neighbourhoods. The nearly two-hour tour of Eglinton Ave. W. is between Dufferin St. and Marlee Ave. and includes historic landmarks such as the Wisdoms Barbershop, Likkle Jamaica Mural and The British Methodist Episcopal Church. Courtesy: Canada Black Music Archives Little Jamaica is home to a huge population of Caribbean immigrants who arrived in Canada from the 1960’s to 80’s. Since then, the neighbourhood has become a powerhouse for reggae music. In addition to music, the local guide will inform visitors on historical milestones, shops, restaurants, and artwork. “The intention of the tour is to bring to light all these amazing musicians who have made a contribution, a significant music, cultural, societal contribution to not just their immediate neighbourhood, but really to all of Canada, and making Canada, a model of diversity in many ways,” Executive Director of the Canada Black Music Archives Phil Vassell said in an interview with Now Toronto on Tuesday. “We have a number of musicians that we’ve researched, documented and will keep in our digital archives, for the benefit of current and future generations. And thus far, we’re seeing schools also expressing an interest. We’re seeing libraries expressing interest. We see universities as well expressing an interest in the work that we do,” he continued. Vassell says most people will be surprised to learn about the richness and depth of Little Jamaica’s music history along the tour. Courtesy: Canada Black Music Archives “What makes this one special is that there are components like music that are part of the tour, and there are components like photographs of buildings and individuals that are crucial to telling the story…” he said. “In many ways, it’s an interactive tour. In many ways, it’s an experiential tour to give people a deeper sense, a better sense of what’s here with us, not really recognizing it, because nobody’s ever dug that information and put it out there,” he added. Vassell also touched upon some of the stops and notable figures people can expect to hear on the tour. “It wasn’t just about the musicians, it was also the adjacent businesses that flow from the musicians. There were record stores, there were studios, there was even a reggae music school that was put together by one of the founders of the (Canadian reggae band) Sattalites,” he explained. “His name is Jo Jo Bennett and it is said that JoJo Bennett and Joe Isaacs, a famous reggae drummer from Studio One in Jamaica, they were the force behind making the school happen. And the Sattalites band is a great example of what came out of this experience,” he continued. The executive director goes on to name other prominent artists such as Leroy Sibbles, Nana McLean, Johnny Osborne, Stranger Cole, and Jay Douglas as trailblazers in Caribbean music. “These are just some of the names of artists that have emerged out of this community, and have gone on to get their music played around the world. So, the impact has been great and what we would love to see is that this area become designated as a cultural district because of all the amazing things that have come out of here,” Vassell said. So far, he says the response to the tour has been amazing and supportive from the community. “Most of the people that have come out are not new to going on tours and what they tell us is that this is the best walking tour that they’ve been on. We’ve heard that time and time again, and it’s very motivating, because this was our first time producing a walking tour,” Vassell shared. The next scheduled tours are on Aug. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m, Aug. 2 from 1p.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m, and Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m and it’s free to attend. To sign up for the next tour and for more information, click here. Breanna Marcelo Writer / Reporter Advertisement * Facebook * Instagram * Twitter * Youtube * Tiktok Follow us @nowtoronto Advertisement WHAT’S TRENDING * Posted 2 days ago ‘It’s within their rights to do this,’ Toronto sports analytics expert applauds Canada women’s soccer team for appealing penalty in Paris Olympics * Posted 23 hours ago ‘People switching to less expensive alternatives,’ McDonald’s, Starbucks sales drop as Canadian consumers cut back on spending * Posted 3 days ago VIRAL VIDEO: Air Canada flight cancelled after heated dispute between attendant and passenger Advertisement Culture MAKE THE MOST OF THE END OF SUMMER IN TORONTO AT THESE 5 CONCERTS IN AUGUST Posted 53 mins agoRoveena Jassal Toronto will be buzzing with different shows for everyone to enjoy in August from a mix of out-of-town artists and local favourites. (Courtesy: Destination Toronto) * Facebook * Twitter * Reddit * Copy current article link Many unique summer concerts are happening in Toronto this August, and you don’t want to miss out. Whether you’re a concert fanatic or looking to check out a new sound, the city will be buzzing with different shows for everyone to enjoy, from electronic vibes to classic Fleetwood Mac hits. We rounded up five feel-good summer concerts from a mix of out-of-town artists and local favourites that will appeal to visitors and locals alike. > View this post on Instagram > > > > > A post shared by Electric Island (@electricislandto) AUG. 9-10 – ELECTRIC ISLAND, WOODBINE PARK Beach parties are all the rave in Toronto in the summertime, especially at the city’s biggest beach! Electric Island is a huge daytime party on both Friday and Saturday at Woodbine Park. The party gets underway at 2:30 p.m. on both days for $135.76 on a 2-day pass or $86.55 for one day general admission. The artist lineup includes ANNA, Sara Landry, Cloonee, and Dombresky. Along with taking in the vibrant sounds, grab a cooler, lemonade, or ice cream from Ed’s Real Scoop to remain chill throughout one of the city’s hottest summer festivals. For more information, click here. Fun Fact: Woodbine Park features Ashbridge’s Bay which is a beautiful park near the waterfront with plenty of walking trails and a marina. > View this post on Instagram > > > > > A post shared by Nagata Shachu (@nagatashachu) AUG. 9, 10 & 16 – ARTS IN THE PARKS: CELEBRATE JAPAN IN SCARBOROUGH!, SCARBOROUGH PARKS Sit back and relax at a park while listening to the mesmerizing sounds of Japanese drums by Nagata Shachu at “Celebrate Japan in Scarborough!” The renowned ensemble will perform a free riveting taiko concert celebrating the folk drumming traditions of Japan at three different Scarborough parks throughout the month: Cedar Brook Park on Aug. 9 from 7:00-8:30 p.m., Prairie Drive Park on Aug. 10 from 2:00-3:30 p.m., and Alexmuir Park on Aug. 16 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The free concerts will also include a hands-on Japanese taiko drum/movement workshop and a Q&A session, and everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, click here. Fun Fact: Scarborough is home to some of Canada’s biggest names, including singer The Weeknd, New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh and YouTuber and TV host Lilly Singh. > View this post on Instagram > > > > > A post shared by Toronto Concert Orchestra (@tcomusic.ca) AUG. 20 – MOVIES AT TIFFANY’S, TORONTO CONCERT ORCHESTRA, PALAIS ROYALE Did someone say Breakfast at Tiffany’s? You’ll be feasting with your eyes and ears at Movies at Tiffany’s happening at elegant The Palais Royale Ballroom. The Toronto Concert Orchestra will be presenting “Moon River,” from the musical score of the iconic film along with selected songs from other classic musicals like Casablanca and La La Land from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Aug. 20. Tickets are priced at $69 to $99 while VIP High Tables for two are $250 and $30 tickets are available for anyone under the age of 30. For more information, click here. Fun Fact: The Palais Royale Ballroom was built in 1922 as the city’s first formal dance hall and has hosted tons of weddings, ceremonies, and concerts. > View this post on Instagram > > > > > A post shared by Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac (@rumoursoffleetwoodmac) AUG. 20-25- RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC, PRINCESS OF WALES THEATRE It wouldn’t be summer concert season in Toronto without a classic rock night, or in this case nights. From Aug. 20 to 25, rock out to Fleetwood Mac’s iconic hits performed by a tribute band at Princess of Wales Theatre. Mirvish Production’s Rumours of Fleetwood Mac has numerous showtimes, including 2 p.m.,8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Fun Fact: The Princess of Wales Theatre was built by both father and son David and Ed Mirvish to create the first stand-alone theatre in Canada in 1993. For more information, click here. > View this post on Instagram > > > > > A post shared by Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac (@rumoursoffleetwoodmac) JUN 14. – SEP 2.- SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK 2024, YORKVILLE Summer Music in the Park is one of Toronto’s most popular and loved events amongst locals and visitors alike. The free concert series is happening in the Village of Yorkville Park, located at Bellair Street and Cumberland St., in Toronto’s upscale Yorkville neighbourhood. While in the area, visitors can also explore the renowned Royal Ontario Museum, shop at lavish stores and grab a delicious bite to eat from numerous options, including Italian marketplace Eataly. The free concerts are on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays between 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Sept. 2. Fun Fact: Yorkville is Toronto’s top destination for luxury shopping with the highest-end shops and formal tailors. > View this post on Instagram > > > > > A post shared by Bloor-Yorkville (@blooryorkville) For more information, click here. For more events like this, check out the events calendar, powered by Now Playing Toronto. To list your event, click here. Roveena Jassal Writer / Reporter Advertisement * Facebook * Instagram * Twitter * Youtube * Tiktok Follow us @nowtoronto Advertisement WHAT’S TRENDING * Posted 2 days ago ‘It’s within their rights to do this,’ Toronto sports analytics expert applauds Canada women’s soccer team for appealing penalty in Paris Olympics * Posted 23 hours ago ‘People switching to less expensive alternatives,’ McDonald’s, Starbucks sales drop as Canadian consumers cut back on spending * Posted 3 days ago VIRAL VIDEO: Air Canada flight cancelled after heated dispute between attendant and passenger Advertisement News GTHA CONDO RENTS DROP FOR FIRST TIME IN THREE YEARS, BUT ‘SOFTENING’ WILL BE TEMPORARY: REPORT Posted 17 hours agoRachel Goodman Data from Urbanation shows an average year-over-year drop of 1.2 per cent in condo rents in Q2, marking the first annual decline over the same period since 2021. (Courtesy: Canva) * Facebook * Twitter * Reddit * Copy current article link Rents in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) experienced “softening” last quarter for the first time in three years, but price drops are likely to be short lived, according to a new report. Data from Urbanation shows an average year-over-year drop of 1.2 per cent in condo rents in Q2, marking the first annual decline over the same period since 2021. But, Shaun Hildebrand, president of Urbanation, says slightly lower rents are due to a temporary spike in condo completions that are projected to drop off following a sharp reduction in condo sales and construction. Listings surged last quarter due to an 82 per cent rise in newly available condos from a year ago to 8,380 units, though demand is expected to outpace construction in the near future. “While some recent improvement to rental construction has been occurring, the level of starts for rentals remains much too low to keep pace with demand over the longer-term,” Hildebrand said in a Tuesday press release. Demand was strong throughout Q2 with a record high of 16,169 leases signed, an increase of 29 per cent annually, which is 60 per cent above the 10-year average, according to the report; while the mean cost of rent for condos fell to $3.97 per square foot or $2,723 for 686 square feet Urbanation reported. Studio apartment prices dropped by 3.9 per cent in Q2 compared to a year ago, for an average cost of $5.18 per square foot, or $2,047 for 395 square feet; this was the largest decline of rental properties surveyed. Similarly, one-bedroom rents declined 1.8 per cent from a year ago to $4.14 per square foot, or $2,450 for 591 square feet, while two-bedroom rents were down 0.9 per cent year-over-year to an average of $3.54 per square foot, or $3,143 for 889 square feet. Three-bedroom rents saw the least movement, decreasing 0.6 per cent from a year ago to an average of $3.83 per square foot, or $3,988 for 1,041 square feet. Meanwhile, vacancy rates in purpose-built rentals completed in the GTHA since 2000 hit an 11-quarter high in Q2, with 2.8 per cent lying dormant in Toronto and 2.6 per cent in the 905 region,, the report says. Rents on these properties reached an average of $4.08 per square foot, or $2,953 for 723 square feet. Construction on new projects saw a 13-per cent increase year-over-year, with 1,558 unit starts in Q2. Rachel Goodman Writer / Reporter Advertisement * Facebook * Instagram * Twitter * Youtube * Tiktok Follow us @nowtoronto Advertisement WHAT’S TRENDING * Posted 2 days ago ‘It’s within their rights to do this,’ Toronto sports analytics expert applauds Canada women’s soccer team for appealing penalty in Paris Olympics * Posted 23 hours ago ‘People switching to less expensive alternatives,’ McDonald’s, Starbucks sales drop as Canadian consumers cut back on spending * Posted 3 days ago VIRAL VIDEO: Air Canada flight cancelled after heated dispute between attendant and passenger Advertisement News ‘THIS WAS AN IMMINENT THREAT,’ RCMP ARRESTS FATHER AND SON ON TERRORISM CHARGES, SAYS THEY PLANNED TO ATTACK TORONTO Posted 18 hours agoJaniece Campbell In a Wednesday morning media presser, RCMP identified Ahmed Eldidi, 62, and Mostafa Eldidi, 26, in the July 28 arrest. (Courtesy: Global News/Youtube) * Facebook * Twitter * Reddit * Copy current article link A father and son, who the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) says were planning a violent attack in Toronto, have been arrested on terrorism-related charges. RCMP identified Ahmed Eldidi, 62, and Mostafa Eldidi, 26, in the July 28 arrest. The duo were located at a hotel in Richmond Hill, and were in the “advanced stages of planning a serious, violent attack in Toronto,” Asst. Comm. Matt Peggs said in a Wednesday morning media presser. Before the men were arrested, police said they allegedly purchased an axe and a machete. Each of the men have been charged with participation in the activities of a terrorist group, which RCMP confirmed was ISIS, as well as facilitating terrorist activity, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, and conspiracy to commit murder. Officials said an Integrated National Security Enforce Team (INSET) became aware of the threat in early July. RCMP confirmed the duo are Toronto residents, but it’s not clear why they were at the Richmond Hill hotel. As of now, it is not clear who the pair planned to target during the attack. “We’re still trying to establish exactly who were the intended targets of this,” Parr said. “From what we have, we knew that there was a threat potentially to Toronto,” RCMP Superintendent James Parr explained at the press conference. Ahmed Eldidi is also charged with committing an aggravated assault outside of Canada for the benefit of the Islamic State in June 2015. Peggs assured that there is “no remaining risk to the public,” but further details could not be explained due to a publication ban. “I am very proud of the impressive team effort that made these arrests possible. I also want to thank our law enforcement partners in the INSET group for their invaluable assistance,” Peggs said. “The RCMP Federal Police take all threats to our national security very seriously. 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