Today’s Toronto Star features an interesting article about Col. Walter O’Hara, whose legacy lives on in the names of several Roncesvalles area streets. Read “Soldier’s story forever etched in city streets” IMAGE (right): Col. O’Hara’s beloved West Lodge
The Local to Host Revue Cinema Benefit – August 25
Following a successful Open House last Saturday, the Revue Film Society will be having a fundraising party, to be hosted by The Local pub, located just next door. This “Revue Revival” party will take place on August 25 at 2pm until close. From the Society’s website: The benefit concert will help the Revue Film Society toward its fundraising goal of … Read More
Two (or Three) Proposals for Roncesvalles
A key streetscape priority for the BIA and the community has been the creation of bumpouts, or extensions of the sidewalk onto the street (click here to view an example). These would become new public spaces, allowing for new uses such as patios, benches, gardens or public art. It is hoped that such bumpouts would become part of the major … Read More
Signs of Uniqueness Seen Hanging Along Roncesvalles
Photo: Piotr Bazlerz Hanging Signs create a unique sense of place along Roncesvalles Recent efforts to save the Sam the Record Man sign have reminded us of the place-making powers of signage. A few weeks ago, NOW Magazine highlighted 18 other unique signs that serve as minor landmarks in their neighbourhoods. On Roncesvalles, we too have our share of … Read More
Pharmacy Shoppe Closes After 30 Years
After over 30 years of service, Andrew and Christine Musial have retired, closing the Pharmacy Shoppe at 179 Roncesvalles. Thank you to them both for three decades’ worth of excellent service and commitment to the community. Good luck and best wishes! Guardian Drugs (137 Roncesvalles) has acquired the Pharmacy Shoppe business. We are told that all prescription records have been … Read More
BIA Launches a New and Improved Website
Photo: Piotr Bazlerz The Roncesvalles Village BIA website now has a number of new features that will improve our ability to communicate with our members and the general public. The new features include: A blog feature has been added, allowing for easier and more frequent posting of news (RSS feed to come now available — see right sidebar) News postings … Read More
Sorauren Park Festival, Saturday July 21
The Sorauren Park Festival is a wonderful showcase of the best local music, local art, locally-grown food and locally-brewed beer! This is a special community event for the whole family. The festivities will take place at Sorauren Park on Saturday July 21 2007, from 9 am to 10 pm.
Revue Cinema to Remain Open
The BIA is overjoyed to learn that the Revue Cinema will remain open as a cinema. Councillor Gord Perks has the scoop here.australian pokies online Hooray for neighbours Danny and Letty Mullin, who have purchased the Revue, and will allow the non-profit Revue Film Society operate the cinema on behalf of the community. The Revue Film Society needs to raise … Read More
Attention Businesses! Meeting Called for June 27
A general meeting for BIA members has been called for June 27, 6-8 pm, at the High Park Library. The purpose of this meeting will be to update members about the reconstruction of Roncesvalles, currently scheduled for 2008 2009 (UPDATE: The project will likely be delayed. Click here for more details). The BIA has been working with the councillor’s office, … Read More
Mural Proposals Sought for Grafton Parkette
The Roncesvalles Village BIA has requested proposals for a new mural, to face onto the Grafton Parkette in the southern end of the newly-expanded BIA. It is hoped that the new mural will revitalize the parkette, which has long been a target of graffiti vandals. The parkette, in one of the more funky and artistic parts of the Roncesvalles neighbourhood, … Read More