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Chicago, IL, 60654

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Chicago's honorary brown street signs, days, and commemorative honors; the who, what, where, when and why.  Honorary Chicago guide book, maps, biographies, history, trivia, tours, and gifts.

Honorary Toronto

Toronto is a page in the Honorary cities series hosted by Honorary Chicago. Ceremonial honors include streets and keys to the city.

Honorary Toronto Keys to the City

The earliest available record for this program is 1998.  This is a honor bestowed by the Mayor and a ceremonial key is given.

2018

Zanana Akande – April 30, 2018

Susan Gapka – April 30, 2018

Wilmot and Judy Matthews – April 30, 2018

Pat Moore – April 30, 2018

Peter Oundjian – April 30, 2018

 Fran Sonshine – April 30, 2018

2017

His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj – July 22, 2017

2016

Paul Beeston – September 28, 2016

Rush – Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart – September 17, 2016

Aubrey Graham a.k.a. Drake – February 12, 2016

2013

Doug Holyday – August 20, 2013

George Chuvalo – March 26, 2013

2012

George Cohon – June 21, 2012

2010

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama – October 22, 2010

2005

Former Police Chief Julian Fantino – April 14, 2005

2003

Mike Myers – June 25, 2003

Eng. Ferro Rodrigues – July 8, 2003

The people of Prince Edward Island – July 28, 2003

The Rolling Stones – Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood and Michael Cohl – July 30, 2003

The Anson Carter Family – July 31, 2003

Nickelback – Ryan Vikedal, Ryan Peake, Chad Kroeger and Mike Kroeger – September 19, 2003

Deputy Mayor Case Ootes – September 23, 2003

2002

Tiger Woods – May 27, 2002

Dr. Carlos Cesar – June 8, 2002

Father Tom Rosica – July 31, 2002

Ronnie Hawkins – October 4, 2002

Muhammad Ali – October 20, 2002

Tony Dionisio – November 2, 2002

2001

Boris Spremo – January 22, 2001

King Constantine – May 23, 2001

Sylvester Stallone – May 26, 2001

Sophia Loren – June 5, 2001

Margaret Atwood – October 19, 2001

Joni Mitchell – October 19, 2001

Jackie Chan – November 18, 2001

Blue Rodeo – November 30, 2001

2000

Sharon, Lois & Bram – February 11, 2000

Archbishop Desmond Tutu – February 16, 2000

David Boothby, Chief of Police – February 1, 2029

Neil Young – March 30, 2000

Donald Sutherland – March 30, 2000

His Excellency Constantinos Stephanopoulos, Pres. of the Hellenic Rep. of Greece – June 1, 2000

Pastor Jan Paulsen – June 2, 2000

Pastor Orville Parchment – June 29, 2000

His Divine Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj – July 23, 2000

Barenaked Ladies – September 21, 2000

J.K. Rowling – October 22, 2000

1999

Yo-Yo Ma – January 15, 1999

David Gunn – February 11, 1999

Norman Jewison – April 14, 1999

Mickey Mouse – July 21, 1999

Frank Alvarez  – August 29, 1999

Jorge Ferreira – August 29, 1999

Celine Dion – September 17, 1999

Jose Lello – September 23, 1999

Ron Huldai – September 29, 1999

Joe Foti – October 5, 1999

 

 

1998

Mickey Rooney – June 5, 1998

Bobby Curtola – July 4, 1998

Sheldon Kennedy – July 8, 1998

Bobby Rahal – July 19, 1998

Ed Mirvish – July 26, 1998

Roberto Leal – August 30, 1998

Charles Adler – August 27, 1998

Nelson Mandela – September 25, 1998

Barbara Ann Scott-King – November 27, 1998

Johnny Lombardi – December 4, 1998