Local organizers breathe sigh of relief as Toronto boosts festival security funding | Unpublished
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Author: Matthew Konhauser
Publication Date: May 27, 2025 - 21:07

Local organizers breathe sigh of relief as Toronto boosts festival security funding

May 27, 2025
The City of Toronto’s announcement that it will spend $2.1-million to increase security at festivals is being met with relief from local event organizers who say it is a first step toward developing a comprehensive plan to better protect pedestrians from hostile vehicle attacks. Meg Marshall, who organizes July’s OssFest street festival, a one-day event showcasing trendy restaurants, boutiques and cafes on Ossington Avenue, applauded the city for stepping up to bolster security following the vehicle attack at last month’s Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver.


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