Heroes' Way Ceremonial Street Name - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Parthi Kandavel

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The decision

2024-04-17 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on April 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to undertake a review of the ceremonial name "Heroes' Way" for Canterbury Place, North York to honour the first responders involved in the response to the Yonge Street van attack on April 23, 2018 and report back in the fourth quarter of 2024, in accordance to the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy.

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In recognition of the dedication and professionalism shown by the first responders during the Yonge Street van attack on April 23, 2018, this motion requests the City Manager to undertake a review of the ceremonial name "Heroes' Way" for Canterbury Place in North York to honour the first responders who served and helped ensure the safety of members of the community. Canterbury Place is a local street running parallel to Yonge Street, between Ellerslie Avenue and Horsham Avenue.

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The location is appropriate due to its proximity to the Yonge Street van attack on 23 April 2018, which is approaching its anniversary. Renaming it Heroes' Way will be a permanent tribute to the first responders who showed great bravery and supported the community at the time of the tragedy.

Staff recommended

Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Parthi Kandavel 1. City Council directs the City Manager to undertake a review of the ceremonial name "Heroes' Way" for Canterbury Place, North York to honour the first responders involved in the response to the Yonge Street van attack on April 23, 2018 and report back in Q4, 2024, in accordance to the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy.

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