Annual Toronto Christmas Market cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

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Toronto Mayor John Tory says it’s one of a number of events initially planned for ‘around that time’ that will not take place

This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.The Toronto Christmas Market, an annual event that typically draws large crowds to a historic part of the city’s downtown, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Toronto Mayor John Tory says the decision to call off the weeks-long event was made by organizers in light of the ongoing health crisis. Tory says it’s one of a number of events initially planned for “around that time” that will not take place.The mayor says he hopes people will abide by health measures meant to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus so that the city can get back to “something more normal” next year.It takes over much of the Distillery District, a pedestrian-only neighbourhood that has been designated a national historic site.

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How much crap are we going to “cancel”? Damn media and socialists are really pushing hard for shutdowns and government control.

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Wow. Just wow

Can’t say I will miss this. Made DD charge admission fee and it was way too busy.

What about Christmas? Are we going to celebrate or we cancel for this year?

Sure bankrupt the city NO Toronto Deaths in a month - home of the positives A nursing home crisis Destroy the economy Bankrupt pensions for the elderly No Christmas this year This is complete insanity ALL deaths in 3 months were 'related' not FROM C V

Doesn’t a pandemic have to be 7% positive cases? Asking for a friend.

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