Taste of the Danforth in Crisis | Toronto News

The Taste of the Danforth festival is in crisis, facing crippling financial shortfalls as federal funding remains completely absent — while Toronto’s World Cup games got hundreds of millions. Organizers are scrambling to cover soaring security costs after a deadly shooting at another festival, with police presence, fencing, and entry controls making the event nearly unaffordable. Despite drawing over a million people annually — rivaling Pride — the beloved community staple is being ignored by Ottawa, leaving organizers desperate for support before it’s too late. 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/57dd6ff61a287497