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Toronto’s AIDS Memorial Gets Major Upgrade | Toronto News
Toronto’s Barbara Hall Park is set to unveil a powerful new AIDS Memorial called “Echoes,” approved unanimously by city council after a spirited debate. This transformative upgrade expands the existing 14-pillar monument, adds a symbolic pink stage honoring queer resilience, and reserves space for a 15th pillar to signify the ongoing epidemic. A new “sanctuary grove” with art, panels, and light installations will tell the broader story of HIV/AIDS, while a curved bench and red wall frame the entrance. Mayor Chow’s vision prevailed over dissent, turning this memorial into a living tribute to…
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