In wake of Vancouver tragedy, Toronto renews funding to enhance safety at festivals

In wake of Vancouver tragedy, Toronto renews funding to enhance safety at festivals

TORONTO — The City of Toronto will allocate $2.1 million this year to help festivals stay secure, after 11 people were killed in a vehicle ramming at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival last month.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced the

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