Big on Bloor Festival Security Boost | Toronto News

Big on Bloor Festival kicks off this weekend with over 180,000 expected attendees, but heightened police presence is on tap after last week’s deadly shooting at Salsa on St. Clair. Officers — on foot, bike, and community patrols — are fully deployed to ensure safety as Bloor Street shuts down for two days of arts, music, and local business celebration. The city’s balancing festive energy with security, hoping for a smooth, joyful event in the heart of Bloordale. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a21e25233af8e95