"Given the pandemic and the number of patrons who attend this event, we regret to advise that, for the first time in 11 years, the Toronto Christmas Market will be cancelled as the crowds are just too large for safe physical distancing."

The funding will go towards concert performances, comedy shows and movie screenings at a drive-in space.

The decision came after the City of Toronto announced it was cancelling permits for major events and festivals for July and August because of the pandemic.

Mayor John Tory made the announcement on Friday, saying the decisions were needed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Mayor John Tory encouraged residents to decorate their properties with Canadian flags and other items.

Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for April 8.

"There are lights, there are lasers, there is music, there are smoke machines -- there are so many pieces to (Terra Lumina) that it's really hard to describe."

Nuit Blanche Toronto runs roughly between 7 p.m. on Saturday (sunset) and 7 a.m. on Sunday (sunrise).

Yvonne Stanley, a photographer who is working on a multimedia body positivity project, says she wants to spark a conversation about desexualizing women's bodies.

A new report details the biggest challenges to the city, police and event organizers when it comes to providing proper security for large events.