A stretch of Yonge St. will soon be designated as “Little Iran” – but the local councillor insists the move isn’t meant as an overture to the Ayatollah.

The portion of Yonge in Willowdale, between Cummer and Moore Park Aves., will be marked with a special street sign. It will be unveiled during a ceremony on Oct. 11 at Centre Park, which is nestled behind a Yonge St. plaza with a number of businesses that cater to Iranian expats.

In March, city council approved a motion by Willowdale’s councillor, Lily Cheng, to spend $5,000 of Sec. 37 money on the signage. That motion was seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow and supported by hundreds of emails from the community.

“This designation celebrates the incredible Iranian Canadian community who have made Willowdale their home, opened businesses, an

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