Toronto launches Children’s Spring Poetry Contest

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Toronto – The City of Toronto is launching its first Children’s Spring Poetry Contest, inviting poets aged six to 14 to write a poem about what they love most about Toronto’s parks. Poems can be submitted online in any style and children are encouraged to explore topics such as nature, splash pads or their favourite memory at a local park. …

Brampton offers options to keep cool during Heat Warning

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BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is offering heat relief as a Heat Warning is now in effect for Peel Region that started on Monday, July 8, 2024, until further notice. Heat relief locations are available in all public access buildings, including City Hall, recreation centres and libraries during regular business hours. Splash Pads and Wading Pool access Splash pads …

All Toronto pools are now open full-time for summer

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Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow joined City of Toronto staff to mark the official opening of all outdoor pools and supervised wading pools in a full summer schedule.  Most of the City’s outdoor pools are open daily from noon to approximately 8 p.m. Outdoor leisure swimming is free for all ages and reservations are not required.  The City has more than …