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Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for a Heritage Plaque Commemorating CHUM Radio
City Council is asked to amend the 2026 Operating Budget of Heritage Toronto to fund a $10,000 plaque at Yonge and Jackes Avenue honouring CHUM radio's role in Toronto music history. CHUM-AM pioneered rock broadcasting in the city starting in 1957, hosting major concerts and launching careers of figures like Harvey Kirk, Monty Hall, and Rick Moranis; the plaque recognizes that legacy.
The journey
Wed, Jul 29 · Toronto City Council · not yet heard
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RoutineThis is a commemorative plaque funded from existing Section 37 funds, a one-time $10,000 expenditure for a single heritage marker. Nothing in city operations or institutions changes; it is a naming and recognition decision with no reversibility cost or institutional constraint.Invisible to residentsNo resident experiences a change to their commute, rent, street safety, bill, or access as a result of a heritage plaque installation. The plaque marks history but does not alter service delivery or daily life for any group.
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