CBC Toronto's "6ix" campaign continues

6IX IN THE 6IX

CBC Toronto News has launched a new series called6ix in the 6ix. This recurring segment celebrates all the amazing people and places in Toronto.

How it works: CBC Toronto will ask you-- the public--a question every Monday on radio, online and on TV. Our producers will choose 6 photos and responses to be featured each Friday.

This week's question: the Blue Jays home opener is on Friday. How are you gearing up for the season?

Tweet us@CBCTorontoor emailtonews@cbc.cawith "6ix in the 6ix" in the subject line. If you are selected, we will feature your entry on CBC News Toronto at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 8. There is CBC swag up for grabs, so send usyour Jays pre-season prep & getup... with photos!

ART IN THE 6IX

CBC Toronto's6ix in the 6ixis part of a larger campaign calledThe 6ix(a moniker for Toronto, popularized by Drake). The latest stage of thiscampaign was called Art in 6ix, an eventheld between Friday, March 4 and Sunday,March 6.

Tocommemorate the City of Toronto's182ndbirthday, CBC Toronto threw a party inYonge-DundasSquare.Mayor John Tory, CBC Toronto Newsanchors Anne-MarieMediwakeand DwightDrummond, and Metro Morning'sMattGallowayhosted thekickoff to theweekend celebration.As part of the event, CBC Toronto commissioned a large mosaic in the form of the city's skyline. The Art in the 6ix mosaicwas created by local artist and esteemed muralistJasonRouleau. It is designed to celebrate the city and showcase Toronto's rich diversity. It was unveiled as part of the festivities.

And if you missed this, the art mosaic is currently displayed at the lobby of theCanadian Broadcasting Corporation, 250 Front St. West in Toronto. Take a selfie with the mosaic for a chance to win a cool CBCprize pack.

Art in the 6ix sizzle reel

9 years ago

Duration 1:03

Celebrating Toronto's 182nd birthday through art

SONG IN THE 6IX

In January, CBC Toronto also launchedSong in the 6ix. This hugely popular contest asked local musicians to write and perform an original song about Toronto. The top six submissions were narrowed down by a public voteand a CBCjudging panel.

We received almost 300 entries. Listen to the incredible songs by our12 finalists.On March 1, we crowned a winner. WatchBritneyDavis song submission... and her reaction to the news she just won $10,000, a professional recording and amusic video. We will release her CBC-produced music video on March 28 on all platforms. Stay tuned for that!