Toronto Sign

• Turkey earthquake: CN Tower, Toronto sign to be dimmed to honour victims

  The powerful earthquake killed thousands of people in Turkey and Syria, with the latest death toll estimates at roughly 2,600 people as of early Monday afternoon.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2023
  
• Toronto turns 188

  The City of Toronto celebrated its 188th birthday Sunday. 

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2022
  
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• Flags to be flown at half-mast in Toronto after unmarked graves discovered in Saskatchewan

  Flags on civic buildings in Toronto will be lowered to half-mast, in memory of those found buried in unmarked graves at the site of two former residential schools in Saskatchewan. 

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2022
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• New ‘Toronto’ sign unveiled at Nathan Phillips Square

  'This new and more durable Toronto sign will ensure that it continues to be part of our city’s landscape for years to come,' Mayor John Tory said.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2020
• Crews begin installing new and enhanced ‘Toronto’ sign at Nathan Phillips Square

  "I think people would approve of us in investing in a new sign because it's very popular with people. I think it is an iconic attraction across the world. It helps brand the city."

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2020
• Beirut explosion: Toronto-area community leaders react to devastating blast

  "People are scared for their lives ... being here and not being able to help, it makes one feel useless."

  World

  Aug 4, 2020
• Coronavirus: 2-year anniversary of Toronto van attack to be commemorated virtually

  "This year’s commemoration will take place online due to the COVID-19 pandemic and consideration for public health and safety," the city said in a statement.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2020
• ‘Toronto’ sign at Nathan Phillips Square set to be replaced

  The sign, which is right next to the pond in front of Toronto city hall, was erected in 2015 as a temporary installation for the Pan American and Parapan American Games.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2019
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• Drake’s Grammy wish granted: CN Tower and Toronto sign to be lit gold

  When asked backstage if he had anything else to say, the Toronto rapper had a pointed message for the mayor of Toronto, John Tory.

  Entertainment

  Feb 11, 2019
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• Toronto sign changed to honour Indigenous Peoples Day

  The City has added a giant Medicine Wheel to the front of the "T" of the sign and has also covered the letters with vinyl wrap that has symbols that are significant to Indigenous communities.

  News

  Jun 19, 2018