Photo/JONATHAN MARC TAILL

A performer dances on stage at Nathan Phillips Square for the launch of the 41st Caribana Festival.

Photo/NICK PERRY

Joe Triff of Halifax pulls a fire hose to his target during the recent Toronto Firefighter Combat Challenge at Woodbine Beach during the relay team event. The challenge pitted teams from across the country.

Photo/GRAHAM PAINE

The Midweek Cycling Club holds a Youth Bicycling Skills and learn-to-race clinic on July 16 at Centennial Park, geared for kids aged 9 to 14.

Photo/WILLIAM MEIJER

Film fans take advantage of the free Tuesday night Romantic Reels movie series this summer in Yonge-Dundas Square.

Photo/DAN PEARCE

A crew wearing hazard suits work on Flaxman Road July 15 after it was discovered small amounts of asbestos was in the asphalt.

Photo/NICOLA BETTS

Dale Landry, right, a 23-year-old U.S. Air Force deserter joins protesters on Queen Street West July 15 calling for the release of U.S. war resister Robin Long.

Mirror photo/DAN PEARCE

Campbell Moving Systems' Sean Vair, left, Jason Vair, Tristan Joseph and Trevor Hamilton 'move' Hao Nugyan into her new home on Munro Street in the Don Mount Court/Rivertowne community.

Photo/JONATHAN MARC TAILLEFER

Callum Clarke, age 3, takes a bite out of a fresh tomato at the East York Farmers Market July 8.

Photo/ANICE WONG

What was once a paved area is now home to Marcello Febbo's award-winning garden and it was open June 24 as part of the Open Gardens Toronto program where gardens are open for public viewing to raise money for the Canadian Women's Foundation.

Photo/ADRIEN VECZAN

Team Drama Queen Kate, left, Carolina, Lucy, Laura, Melissa and Karolina participate in the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life at E.T. Seton Park June 20.

BRIEFS

Police seek man who exposed himself to child

Police are looking for a man who exposed himself in front of a child in East York Tuesday, July 22, evening.

Police said a man riding a white bicycle came up to a child playing in a ravine near Eastdale and Lumsden avenues at about 6:30 p.m.

"The suspect exposed himself and took photos of the child," police said in a news release.

The man gave some money to the child before leaving the scene.

The suspect is described as white, about five-feet 10-inches tall with short dark hair and a slim build.

Anyone with information is asked to call 54 Division at 416-808-5400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

Concert highlights youth talent

A free nine-hour festival this weekend celebrates youth's achievements in dance, music and art.

Hundreds of young people aged 14 to 24 as well as Canadian recording artists are scheduled to grace two stages on July 26 for Youth Day 2008.

Forty-five music acts and eight dance troupes will entertain the crowd including Juno-award winners Blessed, Michie Mee and Carlos Morgan.

Youth Day is a non-profit production of KPYO INC (Celebrations of Youth Organization). Led by an adult board, the event is designed by a youth advisory board. The event takes place from noon to 9 p.m. at Nathan Phillips Square at Queen and Bay streets.

Attempted robbery at midtown park

Police are looking for a man who allegedly approached a male victim, produced a knife and demanded cash.

The incident happened Thursday, July 17 near Wellesley and Ontario streets at about 8:20 p.m.

A 46-year-old man told police he was sitting in a parkette when a man approached him. Despite a struggle, the victim refused to hand over his money. He was not injured during the incident.

A man fled the scene westbound on Wellesley Street East toward Church Street.

Police are looking for a man, 35 to 40 years old, five-feet-six- to five-feet-eight inches tall, 180 to 189 pounds with short dark brown hair.

Anyone with information should call 416-808-5100 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at www.222tips.com or 416-222-TIPS (8477).

Silver band brings brass sounds to free show

The Weston Silver Band (WSB) will perform its annual free concert Tuesday, July 29 in Little Avenue Memorial Park at 7:30 p.m.

The WSB is modeled after the British style brass band and is made up of 30 brass players plus percussion.

The performance at Little Avenue and Weston Road will include songs from The Beatles, Pat Metheny and Benny Goodman.

In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to Central United Church, 1 King St. at Weston Road.

Kidnapping a hoax

Police have cancelled a public safety alert pertaining to an attempted child abduction June 21 near Sumach and Gerrard streets.

The incident appears to be the result of a lack of communication between the alleged victim and the suspect.

Police reported that at no time was the three-year-old girl's safety in danger nor was there ever an attempted kidnapping.

The news sparked a fair bit of concern and fear from the surrounding community.

Officers from 51 Division have been in touch with those involved to warn them that such behaviour is not acceptable.

Charges will not be laid in this case.

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