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
Show Your Love for Roncy!
Help us to share the love about our amazing neighbourhood this winter! Have a favourite Roncesvalles shop, class, building, business, neighbour, school, community group, bar, cafe, or restaurant that you love? We want to hear about it! This February, tag us and use #LoveRoncy on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share images of everything you love about Roncesvalles Village. Facebook … Read More
WHAT’S ON RONCY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?
JOIN US ON RONCESVALLES FOR HOLIDAY FUN! #RoncyReindeer CONTEST Starting November 17th through to the end of December, Spot, Snap & Share a photo of a reindeer from a Roncesvalles shop window or winter garden on social media with tag #RoncyReindeer for your chance to win a $100 Roncy gift certificate or one of two $25 gift certificates! Add tag #RoncyReindeer … Read More
Dziękuję (thank you) Roncesvalles Village!
Did you get a selfie with our new #RoncySign? Share it to instagram with hashtag #RoncySign and we will add it to our Stories! Another busy Roncesvalles Polish Festival weekend is behind us! Thank you to all sponsors, staff, our event management co; Hypitch Marketing, volunteers, vendors, local shops and restaurants and especially those who attended! We hope you enjoyed … Read More
Spring Clean Up 2019
On April 28th, join over 200,000 residents, students, businesses, organizations and communities as we clean Toronto together for the 16th annual spring cleanup! The Roncesvalles Village BIA & RoncyWorks will be hosting the Roncesvalles Avenue Community Clean Up. We will be encouraging BIA members to clean in front of their businesses on the sidewalk and their back laneway. We will be inviting … Read More