We are excited to invite you to our first OPEN HOUSE of 2009 to celebrate International Women’s Day. Women of all ages are welcome to attend a variety of FREE seminars, hands-on demonstrations and consultations: Mini Massage and Reflexology sessions (5 to 8 pm) Mini BodyTalk Sessions (5 to 8 pm) BodyTalk System Seminar (at 5:30pm) Healthy Nutrition for Hormone … Read More
BIA calls for greater local control over new federal infrastructure funding
The Roncesvalles Living Sidewalk Project has received strong support from all three Residents’ Associations and the Roncesvalles Village BIA, and yet a substantial funding gap remains. The federal government has proposed to release new funds for infrastructure projects, of which our project certainly deserves priority: Our project would integrate Roncesvalles’ stormwater sewer with an innovative new tree planting system that would finally allow urban trees to … Read More
Messages From MP Gerard Kennedy and RVBIA Chair Tony Cauch
From Gerard Kennedy’s press release: Today parliament will be debating an urgent opposition motion to release half of any new federal infrastructure funding from cost-sharing in order to create jobs in the most effective, fair and efficient fashion. Over the past three weeks, government reports and opposition research have confirmed that parliamentary direction is needed or new infrastructure funds will … Read More
Edward Jones Open House Feb. 14
The RVBIA welcomes one of the newest members of our business community, Edward Jones Investments at 281 Roncesvalles Avenue. They are introducing themselves to our neighbourhood with an open house on Saturday, Feb. 14 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Complimentary chocolate fountain and financial pointers will be served. Mary Anne and Nick serve the community with objective financial strategies … Read More
Old Roncesvalles
Jason Crowtz, a volunteer with the Revue Cinema, was doing some historical research on the Revue and found this page from an old edition of the Toronto World from about 1923. I like it: it shows us that our neighbourhood spirit and co-operation is nothing new! Of particular note is the ad for W.R. Willard, Barrister and Solicitor (115 Roncesvalles). … Read More
Polish Film Festival Coming to a Theatre Near You
We are excited by the possibility of a Polish Film Festival as a part of this year’s Roncesvalles Polish Festival. Early meetings between the Revue Cinema, the RVBIA and local filmmaker Marta Ogonek have been extremely promising, and we can look forward to a showcase of great Polish film at the Revue in September.
Blackout Update
The RVBIA was in attendance at yesterday’s meeting regarding the recent blackout. The meeting was hosted by our MPP Cheri diNovo and Councillor Gord Perks, who also happens to be on the board of Toronto Hydro. Also on the panel were representatives from Ontario Hydro and Hydro One. The long and short of it is, the duration of our blackout … Read More
Blackout!
UPDATE: Councillor Gord Perks has arranged a public meeting to discuss the blackout on Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 at the Parkdale Public Library at Queen and Cowan. Representatives from Toronto Hydro and Hydro One will be present. The residents associations of Ward 14 will also be holding a meeting about the blackout this Sunday, January 25th from 11:30 a.m. … Read More
Do you have lead water pipes? Replace them now!
Many Roncesvalles property owners may unknowingly have lead water service pipes. These pipes are usually undersized, resulting in low water pressure. More importantly, lead exposure is harmful, especially to children and pregnant women. Likely beginning in July, the City will be replacing its lead water service mains during the reconstruction of Roncesvalles. The City says this water main replacement period … Read More
Roncesvalles reconstruction now extended to 15 months +
Councillor Gord Perks has informed us that City staff now plan to repair the sanitary sewers during the 2009-10 reconstruction of Roncesvalles. For those keeping track, that now makes four major projects that will be part of the repair: 1) the sewers, 2) the lead water main replacements, 3) the sidewalks and 4) the TTC streetcar tracks. Obviously, it is … Read More