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Ben McNally Books & Brunch
June 26, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Globe & Mail/Ben McNally Books & Brunch
When
Sunday, May 1, 2016 – 10:00am
Where
King Edward Hotel
37 King St. East
Toronto, ON M5C 1E9
Brunch is served in the Vanity Fair Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the King Edward Hotel. Tickets are $50.00 each (taxes included).
Please call us at (416) 361-0032 with your credit card information to reserve a ticket.
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