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Road closures in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, August 23 2007 and from 9:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 24 through to Sunday August 26, 2007. TORONTO, Aug. 22 /CNW/ - The Scotiabank Buskerfest in support of Epilepsy Toronto will take place in the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood from Thursday August 23, 2007 to Sunday August 26, 2007. This year's Buskerfest will feature 50 Buskers from around the world and will bring more than 350,000 spectators to the market neighbourhood. The Scotiabank Buskerfest will raise awareness and funds for Epilepsy Toronto, a non-profit organization that helps people living with epilepsy and provides support for their families. One in every 100 Canadians experience some form of epilepsy and Epilepsy Toronto is committed to promoting independence and improving quality of life for them and their families.Festival Road Closures: - Front Street between Jarvis and Church Streets including Market Street will be closed to motorized vehicles on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. - Front Street from Jarvis to Scott Streets including Market Street, and Church Street from Front Street and the Esplanade will be closed on Friday August 24 at 9:30 a.m. through to Sunday August 26 at 11:59 p.m.Street signs will be directing traffic towards alternate routes.
For further information: Dianne Weinrib, Amy Stewart, DW Communications, dw@dwcommunications.net or (416) 703-5479; Livy Feldgajer, Scotiabank Public Affairs, livy_feldgajer@scotiacapital.com or (416) 866-6203