All permits for events at the Toronto Islands Park have been suspended for an additional month due to record lake levels that have left more than 40 per cent of the popular tourist destination submerged.
The park, which includes three beaches, has been closed to the public for several weeks.
The city said Wednesday that permits have been cancelled until July 31, after previously setting a date of June 30.
WATCH: Mayor Tory is warning Torontonians to make alternative plans as the Toronto Islands could be closed for the rest of the summer. Cindy Pom reports.
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So far, the city said more than 300 permits for about 90 groups have been impacted. The Centreville Amusement Park also remains closed. The city-run summer camp has been cancelled, affecting about 350 children.
Students at the Toronto Island Public Natural Science School had previously been relocated for the remainder of the school year.
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Service at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has not been affected by the flooding.
The city-run ferry service remains in place for residents and authorized personnel only.
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The city has deployed 40,000 sandbags, 1,000 large capacity meter bags and nine industrial pumps to try to control the flooding.
Global News Chief Meteorologist Anthony Farnell said thus far, 2017 has been Toronto’s year rainiest on record.
Lake levels appear to be stabilizing, but the city says it could take several more weeks before they improve.
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