Kyle Lowry Road: Toronto street to be named after beloved former Raptor
A street in a North York neighbourhood will soon be named after a beloved former Toronto Raptor.
Kyle Lowry Road will be one of the eight new streets at Don Mills Crossing, a 60-acre site near Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East, which is the future location of a community hub with new residential, office and retail buildings.
Lowry spent nine seasons with the Raptors and signed with the Miami Heat last August.
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The Raptors' historic 2019 championship win will also be recognized with a street called Champions Road, which will "serve as a reminder of the rewards of hard work, commitment, and passion."
"The new street names honour individuals who have lived in the community and made significant contributions through their life's work – and one non-resident who gained Toronto's admiration and respect for his role in bringing a major league championship for the city," a statement from the office of Coun. Denzil Minnan-Wong said.
Other notable personalities being commemorated include former hockey coach Joe D'Angelo, immigration lawyer Marjorie Hiley, former Maple Leaf Mike Palmateer, author Paul Quarrington, Olympian Steve Podborski and world-renowned architect Raymond Moriyama.
A street-naming ceremony will be held on Monday.
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