Salsa on St. Clair’s Future in Question | Toronto News

Salsa on St. Clair’s future hangs in the balance after its main sponsor, the Hillcrest Village BIA, pulled out—citing the festival’s outgrown scale and declining local support. This follows a deadly July shooting that left two dead and several injured, sparking safety concerns. Organizers say they prioritized safety and had warned they’d walk away without concrete security upgrades. The city vows to collaborate on solutions, but tensions remain as community leaders grapple with gang violence and whether the festival can continue safely. 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/9b309b7d5ef9dd6f