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1. www.cbc.ca › news › canadaToronto needs more money to rename Yonge-Dundas Square

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Toronto city council voted Thursday to rename Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square in 2024. The new name originates in Ghana and means “reclaiming past teachings that enable us to move...

2. www.britannica.com › place › TorontoToronto - History, Capital, Canada | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Ontario’s first parliament met in 1792 at Niagara, but in 1793 Col. John Graves Simcoe, lieutenant governor of Upper Canada, selected the present site of Toronto for his capital because of its fine harbor, its strategic location for defense and trade, and the rich potential of its wilderness hinterland.

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4. toronto.citynews.ca › 2024/06/27 › toronto-sankofaToronto council advances planning to rename Yonge-Dundas ...

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   2 days ago · After a heated committee meeting earlier in June, Toronto city council has voted to proceed with a plan to rename and rebrand Yonge-Dundas Square as Sankofa Square. In a 17-to-6 decision on Thursday, several changes will be made following a governance and operational review of Sankofa Square. The directions approved included the following measures:

5. www.theglobeandmail.com › canada › torontoWhy can’t Toronto keep its best public spaces in good repair?

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   Jun 15, 2024 · Bookmark. Two centuries ago, Toronto’s leaders set aside a parcel of land in its growing west end for the enjoyment of the public. It became Clarence Square, a classic Victorian park with...

6. www.cbc.ca › news › canadaYonge-Dundas Square renaming could cost $500K more than ...

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   Jun 11, 2024 · The board that manages Yonge-Dundas Square is warning that renaming the marquee public space in downtown Toronto could cost roughly $500,000 more than is currently funded by the city.

7. www.theglobeandmail.com › canada › torontoToronto pushes stubbornly ahead with a mystifying name change ...

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Late last year, with little notice or public debate, Toronto City Council voted 19-2 to rename Yonge-Dundas Square, the busy gathering place opposite the Eaton Centre in the heart of downtown.

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   Is Toronto a city?

   • Toronto, city, capital of the province of Ontario in southeastern Canada, on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. It is the most populous metropolitan area in Canada and the most important city in Canada’s most prosperous province. It is a multicultural city and Canada’s financial and commercial center.

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   When did Toronto become the largest city in Canada?

   • By the 1976 census, Toronto passed Montreal to become the largest city in Canada, and the gap between these two cities continued to grow. The present City of Toronto limits were set in 1998, dissolving the Metropolitan system and amalgamating the five adjacent boroughs.

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   Why was Toronto the first capital of Ontario?

   • Ontario’s first parliament met in 1792 at Niagara, but in 1793 Col. John Graves Simcoe, lieutenant governor of Upper Canada, selected the present site of Toronto for his capital because of its fine harbor, its strategic location for defense and trade, and the rich potential of its wilderness hinterland.

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   Why did Toronto rename Yonge-Dundas Square?

   • It was approved by Toronto city council. The initial process to rename the Square was sparked by a petition pointing out that Henry Dundas, who Yonge-Dundas Square was named for, was involved in delaying the abolition of the Transatlantic slave trade. During a meeting earlier in June, critics called on Toronto city council to reverse course.

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   How big is Toronto?

   • Since the second half of the 20th century the city has grown phenomenally, from a rather sedate provincial town—“Toronto the Good”—to a lively, thriving, cosmopolitan metropolitan area. Area 244 square miles (632 square km); metro. area, 2,280 square miles (5,905 square km).

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   Is Toronto a cosmopolitan city?

   • By the time of the 2006 census more than half of the Toronto metropolitan area was made up of “visible” minorities, making Toronto a truly cosmopolitan city. Toronto, city, capital of the province of Ontario in southeastern Canada, on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario.

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9. www.britannica.com › place › TorontoToronto | History, Population, Climate, & Facts | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Toronto, city, capital of the province of Ontario, southeastern Canada. It is the most populous city in Canada, a multicultural city, and the country’s financial and commercial center. Its location on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, which forms part of the border between Canada and the United States, and its access to Atlantic ...