Pride toronto News

Toronto - Tonight Toronto's VIPs were at The 519 and the Green Space on Church for the hottest party in town, Starry Night. The must-attend Pride event raises funds to support community programs and services at The 519, a community centre on Church Street.

Toronto - Pride Toronto promises to be the biggest to date with seven full stages of programming ranging from DJs to drag artists.

Toronto - "Way to go mayor!" and "Good job, Mayor!" were only some of the accolades that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford received for unexpectedly showing up for a flag-raising event to support the gay community Thursday at city hall.

Toronto - Pride Toronto has just announced the appointment of their new Executive Director, Kevin Beaulieu who will be replacing interim ED Glen Brown as of December 1st. One of his goals will be to ensure Pride remains profitable during these tough economic times.

Toronto - Instead of attending the Toronto Gay Pride Parade, Mayor Rob Ford spent the Canada Day long weekend with his family in cottage country. There has been much debate about his decision, and NOW Magazine has published photos of "The Ford Family Compound."

Toronto - City Councillor and former Toronto mayoral candidate, Giorgio Mammoliti, was spotted during the Dyke March Saturday recording particular groups in the parade. Now he is calling for the end of municipal funding for the Gay Pride Parade.

Toronto - The Board of Directors of Pride Toronto announced the appointment of Interim Executive Director Glen Brown. Brown will provide support in delivering the 2011 Pride Festival and in enacting recommendations from the Community Advisory Panel.

Toronto - A new petition was started today on Change.org that is attempting to get 100,000 signatures in support of obtaining City of Toronto funding for Pride Toronto again this year.

Toronto Pride is hosting Pride Week June 25 to July 4 in the Ontario capital. The week started off with an official launch party for media and VIP's at Woody's Friday evening.