Instagram GIVEAWAY ALERT! To show our gratitude for the tremendous support we’ve gotten for our ‘Not For Lease’ campaign we’re giving you a chance to win 1 of 10 $50 gift cards to a Roncesvalles Village BIA business* To enter, please visit our Instagram account and follow the instructions on the THANK YOU post. Contest closes on Monday, December … Read More
#ShopRoncy
Shop Roncy! Whether you have been… strolling the street and shopping the many new shop-window displays for gifts and essentials for curbside pickup; shopping in-store at the grocery and specialty food shops; stopping in at local eateries for takeout; ordering from our local shops or restaurants for local delivery; using services that are sanitizing at the highest level or offering … Read More
Roncesvalles is Not For Lease
On November 24th, Roncesvalles Village BIA launched the “Not For Lease” Campaign. In order to bring awareness to the very real precipice that small business teeters on, and how now, it is more important than ever to support our Main Streets. It is vital at this time to make your local shops, bars and restaurants your first choice for curbside … Read More
Where to Purchase Non-Medical Masks on Roncesvalles
Face masks! From kiddos to youth to adult sizes, Roncesvalles shops have them all. Check the customized Mask On Roncy Google map below to find where to buy. Masks are now required in all public places in the city, so in order to ensure you have one handy, have a look at the map below where to buy on Roncesvalles … Read More
Fall 2020: Patios on Roncesvalles
NOVEMBER 22, 2020: PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO PROVINCIAL MANDATE, PATIOS ARE CLOSED AT THIS TIME. The leaves may have turned and the nights are definitely cool but you can still lunch and dine al fresco on patios on Roncesvalles! We’ve created a new map for patios available for outdoor dining, grabbing a pint or snack; many of which have … Read More
Celebrating 50 years of Connecting People & Place
In 1967, a proliferation of shopping malls were springing up on the outskirts of the city. With less shopping traffic, this resulted in vacancies and some neighbourhood Main Streets began to look run down. Out of frustration and a desire to improve the appeal of the street, Alex Ling, along with other shop owners from Bloor Street West, approached … Read More
Summer 2020: Find a Patio on Roncesvalles
If you’re like us, you’ve been missing grabbing a coffee, a cold drink and a bite to eat on patios at your favourite restaurants, cafes and bars on Roncesvalles over the past few months. Which makes it very exciting that many are now open and offering this option. A few weeks ago we shared a Google Map of patios on … Read More
Where to find Non-medical Face Masks on Roncesvalles
If you’re looking for places to purchase masks on Roncesvalles, we have a map and list for you! Given the Mandatory Mask or Face Covering Bylaw (Wearing a mask or face covering is required in indoor public spaces beginning July 7, 2020), non-medical face masks are in high demand. In order to help you find where you can buy them locally, we’ve … Read More
Anti-Racism and Social Justice Committee Formation
In recognition of our responsibility to actively foster inclusion and diversity, we have begun forming a Anti-Racism and Social Justice Committee. We are committed to working together to establish and implement changes that will make a meaningful impact in our community. Systemic racism exists within our society and our community is not exempt. We hope to create a committee of … Read More
Request for Proposal for Branding and Design Services
We are pleased to invite Proposals for Branding and Design Services for the Roncesvalles Village BIA. Please see the Branding Brief for Designers for guidelines & Request for Proposal. Should you have any questions, please review our timelines and contact us by the end of the day on July 29th (contact info is provided on the above documents) . Proposals … Read More