The Roncesvalles Village BIA would like to thank everyone who came out to exchange their old incandescent holiday lights for free LED lights. TABIA, Toronto Hydro, and the RVBIA are pleased to report that the community really came through this year. We took in over seven hundred old light strands, and gave out 368 new LED light strands. LEDs are … Read More
Bloor Dundas Avenue Study information boards now available online
The City is conducting an “Avenue Study,” which will make recommendations on how best to implement the City’s Official Plan along Bloor Street, between Keele and Dundas West, and along Dundas West from Bloor to Roncesvalles. These recommendations will determine zoning, development and planning policies for the area. The Roncesvalles Village BIA is taking part in the study’s community consultation … Read More
Cavalcade of Lights
‘Tis the season! Once again, the RVBIA, TABIA and Toronto Hydro are pleased to present the Cavalcade of Lights. We are committed to doing things that improve the environment and conserve energy. If you bring two (2) old strings of incandescent seasonal lights to the Toronto Hydro-Electric System Booth and we will exchange them for one (1) new string of … Read More
Copernicus Lodge Christmas Bazaar November 8
Copernicus Lodge (66 Roncesvalles Avenue) invites everyone to their annual fundraising Christmas Bazaar on November 8th between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Gift items, books, toys, and a great assortment of food will be available. All proceeds will provide much-needed support to the seniors of Copernicus Lodge
Sorauren Festival July 19th!
The annual Sorauren Park Festival is once again upon us. The RVBIA is proud to sponsor this terrific day in the park once again. Barbecue, kids’ games, the Sorauren Farmer’s Market and great live music will fill up the park, along with our friends and neighbours, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. The weather looks like it’s going to be … Read More
Roncesvalles reconstruction to take 12 months, beginning August 2009
Councillor Gord Perks has informed the BIA that the 2009-10 reconstruction of Roncesvalles is tentatively scheduled to take place between August 2009 and August 2010. The reconstruction time has expanded due to a provincial requirement that the lead water mains beneath Roncesvalles be replaced. This requirement adds an additional big project to the existing two (the sidewalks and the street/streetcar … Read More
Roncesvalles Avenue Environmental Assessment Public Open House July 9th
The public is invited to an Open House and Public Consultation regarding the planned streetscape improvements of Roncesvalles Avenue in 2009. The Open House will be on Wednesday, July 9th from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room at Emmanuel Howard Park United Church (214 Wright Avenue at Roncesvalles). The City regards public consultation as an important part of … Read More
BIA to take part in Bloor Dundas Avenue Study
The Roncesvalles Village BIA has been invited to participate in the Bloor Dundas Avenue Study, which will help shape development under the City’s Official Plan. The study will look at Bloor Street from Keele to Dundas Street West, and Dundas Street West from Bloor to Boustead Avenue, the nothern tip of the Roncesvalles Village BIA. In order to best represent … Read More
Roncesvalles Area Yard Sale – May 31
We really like this idea. A neighbourhood-wide yard sale with a charitable angle? This is perfectly in line with the spirit of our community! From their press release: The 1st annual Roncesvalles Avenue Yard Sale (RAYS) is coming!! Saturday May 31, 2008 from 9am-3pm. Rain or Shine. Brought to you by the Roncesvalles-Macdonell Residents’ Association, the High Park Residents’ Association … Read More
RVBIA Chair to Participate in Lori’s Legacy Walkathon
Tony Cauch, chair of the Roncesvalles Village BIA, is a very active member of our community. One of his passions is our hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Every year, Tony participates in the Lori’s Legacy Walkathon, which raises money in support of cancer care at St. Joe’s. This year the Walkathon is on Saturday May 10th. The Walkathon raises approximately … Read More