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- ↑ "History" Kingsway BIA, 2013, retrieved 2013-09-26.
- ↑ "Taste of the Kingsway" Toronto.com, 2013, retrieved 2013-09-26.
- ↑ "Weekend events in Toronto: TIFF, Cabbagetown arts festival, and more", 680 News, 6 September 2013, retrieved 2013-09-26.