It appears Canada Day is going to be a big fizzle in many parts of Toronto, with festivals, celebrations — even the city-sponsored fireworks display — cancelled.
City officials say they cancelled the festivities because of the continuing strike by municipal workers.
Without the unionized workers the shows can’t go on — so the city is pulling the plug on about a dozen planned festivals, a sports tournament and even the traditional Canada Day fireworks display at Ashbridge’s Bay.
“I know many Torontonians look forward to our Canada Day celebrations,” city manager Joe Pennachetti said at a Thursday afternoon news conference.
“While we remain hopeful there will be a timely resolution to the strike, July 1 is fast approaching. Please be reminded that the city-run Canada Day events … and those that have permits to take place on city property, are cancelled.”
The Ashbridge’s Bay fireworks display has been held for decades and brings thousands of people to Toronto’s east-end beaches for the show.
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But, did they cancel the Pride parade. If one event had to be cancelled why not that one.
Judging by the visitors hungover on my couch, Pride is in full swing. I think it got by because the city has less control over Pride activities and it’s more of an international event. It’s much easier for the city to put the brakes on Canada Day.
Wow… Absolutely incredible…
Cancel Canada Day but keep the Pride… It just goes to show what Toronto is really about.