TorontoChruch&Wellesley

Church & Wellesley - The Gay Village
This area of Toronto is the heart of the LGBT culture in the city, and (it has been argued) has been since the early 1800s, when Alexander Wood owned the land. The community mostly gathered in hiding and secrecy (though again, some argue it was an open secret) in the area until the 1980s, when Operation Soap forced the issue into public consciousness. Now, the area is primarily populated by gay-friendly businesses and residents; it's no longer a sanctuary, so much as one giant cultural centre. Also? They throw one HELL of a fantastic...one might even say "fabulous"...Hallowe'en street party. Seriously. Go.

Generations of hatred and repression don't go away overnight; yes, gay marriage is legal now, but it's still not accepted by some people. And people are never forthcoming if they think someone's going to say, "It's //Us or Them//." Everybody lies; everybody keeps things to themselves. One might even say that there are...
 * The Idea**

Skeletons in the Closet
 * The Aspect**

Aaron D'Amica
 * The Face**


 * Motivation:** While not a native to the city, Aaron's study at two of the local universities gave him a love for the city of Toronto, and he decided to make his home here. Getting work at ProudFM, he quickly became a popular radio broadcaster, and given his bland-yet-unique look, something of a quickly recognizable icon for the community. Called "The Bear", his jovial nature and quick wit have disarmed situations in the past, and his up-front manner tends to set folks at ease. Make no mistake, though; while he is a devoted pacifist, he is incredibly stubborn, once his mind is made up. If there is an argument or drama brought to his doorstep, he is in many cases the final court of appeal.

Bear of a Disc Jockey
 * High Concept**

In-Your-Face Comedian "My Mind is Made Up."
 * Other Aspects**

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