Dear North York community, weekend procrastinators, food lovers, and those who say “we’ll decide later” as if later has ever been reliable. I come to you today with urgency, affection, and very good suggestions. Because from June 5–7 , Mel Lastman Square becomes the place where sensible plans are cancelled and better ones begin: Taste of North York Community & Food Festival . Last year, I volunteered all three days from beginning to end . And by beginning to end, I mean: setup while the square was still waking up greeting people as they arrived helping backstage photography assisting wherever needed smiling through mild exhaustion teardown when everyone else had gone home and only the true believers remained So no, I’m not speaking as a casual observer. I’m speaking as someone who has seen this event from the glamorous side… and the side involving extension cords. Snapshot from last year’s event! First up- a sea of people soaking in the Persian music vibes. ...
