The South Etobicoke News

Serving Humber * Mimico * Lakeshore Village * Long Branch * Alderwood

What’s taking place in South Etobicoke this Canada Day!

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It seems very little live entertainment will be taking place this Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1 to mark our 153 birthday.

The CN Tower will be celebrating Canada Day with an amazing  15-minute light show beginning at 10 p.m.

The fireworks can also be streamed at www.cntower.ca where you will see the beautiful lights burst across the sky. The fireworks will be accompanied with a playlist featuring music by a diverse group of Canadian artists simulcast on CHUM FM, 104.5.

Most residents can tune in and look up, and all Canadians can watch the live stream from home and sing along to a celebration in light and sound.

The Six will be going virtual with a star-studded program on Canada Day in which residents will  see over 50 artists perform, including Haviah Mighty, Gordon Lightfoot, Jully Black, Kardinal Offishall, Choir! Choir! Choir!, Ali Hassan, Cris Derksen, The Next Generation Leahy and more.

An emphasis on Toronto culture is part of the event, with some performances happening both live and pre-recorded from venues around the city like the newly renovated El Mocombo.

Spread out over three segments throughout the day, the Culture Jam portion in the afternoon will include jam sessions from different Toronto artists and highlight neighbourhoods across the city.

Tune into a morning livestream from 9 to 10 a.m. with hosts Devo Brown and Jessica Holmes, featuring socially distanced breakfast by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Executive Chef

Enjoy a special 40th anniversary rendition of O’Canada, family-friendly performances by Jully Black, The Next Generation Leahy, Classic Roots and Kim Mitchell, and learn dance moves from Keep Rockin’ You.

Canada Day 2020 livestreams will be available on July 1 beginning at 9 a.m.​ on YouTube.

Downloadable Celebration Kits are also available for free and include Canada-themed crafts, games, recipes, outdoor activities and more.

Due to the pandemic, city-hosted events have been cancelled and large-scale gatherings are prohibited.

Mayor John Tory is encouraging residents to decorate their porches, front doors, balconies or windows for this year’s Canada Day.

If outdoor is more your style, you are urged to take a lakefront cycle or walks along Humber Bay Parks, Col. Samuel Smith or enjoy the water at Marie Curtis Park.

 

Police issue Public Safety Alert due to COVID scams

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COVID-19 has become one of the top scams being used by thieves today to steal money from seniors and others.

Toronto Police have issued a Public Safety Alert to warn area residents of a rise in recent weeks involving online scams associated to the pandemic.

Detectives say conmen are sending text messages seeking banking information for non-existent ‘fines for leaving the house too many times in a day.’

Officers are warning of various telephone or door-to-door scams including offers to shop for, and deliver, groceries for senior and others as these often include a request for credit card information.

The crooks are also demanding by text banking information for the alleged processing of government payments for Canada Emergency Response Benefits or Canada Revenue Agency.

There are demands for immediate payment with a threat of cancelled services like Internet streaming sites.

Police say beware of e-mails with fraudulent links on topics “Delivery details” for those most likely to be using delivery services or “Special offers” for COVID-19-related products or services.

Fraud cops are warning of sites offering “sale of COVID-19-related products and services, such as testing kits, cleaning products or remedies.”

People should also beware of sites with ‘Notices of Information,’ or from ‘health officials,’ requesting information.

Police are reminding residents to take precautions to protect themselves while online.

They warn online users not to click on random links, never provide personal or banking information, do not install unknown applications, use two-factor authentication for online payments, strong passwords, back up your work regularly and work offline when possible and use software to protect yourself from malware or viruses.

Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of any fraud can contact police at 416-808-2222, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.222tips.com.