On November 16 there was a brief ceremony at City Hall to thank the hard-working volunteers of City of Toronto agencies, boards and commissions. Many hundreds of people volunteer their free time to serve on various boards, including those that govern the 72 BIAs in Toronto. Outgoing mayor David Miller thanked the assembled people for their freely given time and … Read More
Santa and Święty Mikołaj Come to Roncesvalles!
A great annual tradition returns! On December 4, Santa Claus and Święty Mikołaj will once again arrive at the Polish Credit Union to usher in the Christmas season in Roncesvalles Village. We’ll have popcorn, hot chocolate, prizes, carollers, and a great photo shoot at the High Park Library with Santa (and Santa) and neighbourhood kids. Fun for the whole family!
Happy Thanksgiving
The board and members of the Roncesvalles Village BIA wish you all a happy Thanksgiving. Have a great time with friends and family this weekend!
Roncesvalles Wins CBC Song Quest!
We’re delighted to announce that Roncesvalles surged ahead of all competitors in the Ontario section of CBC’s Song Quest to win. Thanks to everyone who voted, and thanks especially to Roncy businesses who got the word out! As Rachel at Hawk Eyes said: “Roncy needs the love.” We’re looking forward to hearing what Jully Black will create about our great … Read More
Three Suggestions For Better Construction
Over the past few months, the Roncesvalles Village BIA has been contacted by many political candidates to get our view on construction in the City of Toronto. The Roncesvalles Village BIA is staunchly non-partisan, and so we are offering the following recommendations regarding construction to anyone who cares to read them. 1) The City of Toronto must establish and enforce … Read More
Sorauren Park Festival This Saturday
After a one-year hiatus, the Sorauren Park Festival is making a very welcome return to our neighbourhood! With a Kids’ Zone with rides and prizes, Jowi Taylor and the Six-String Nation Guitar, children’s author Stephen Hutchings, food, a beer garden, craft vendors and live music, this promises to be a great event, so come on out!
Polish Credit Union Celebrates 65th Anniversary
It’s part celebration of the Polish Credit Union’s 65th anniversary, part launch party for Roncylicious, and all a lot of fun! There was a lot of activity today in the parking lot of the Polish Credit Union. At the opening ceremonies John Wakulat, Chair Emeritus of the RVBIA, praised the Credit Union as a strong member of the community and … Read More
Roncesvalles Village Finally Gets Its LCBO
RVBIA Chair Tony Cauch and Parkdale-High Park MPP Cheri diNovo were among the assembled at a modest opening ceremony for the latest addition to the neighbourhood, Roncesvalles Village’s own LCBO. We’ve waited for this for a long time, years in fact, and we’re thrilled that it’s finally here!
Roncy Rocks! Coming June 19
Roncy Rocks!, our first annual celebration of art, music and culture in Roncesvalles Village, is happening on June 19! We will have stages and art displays all up and down Roncesvalles Avenue from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., as well as more art and music in various places on Roncesvalles until late into the evening! Here’s the finalized lineup for … Read More
Roncesvalles Now Open To Two-Way Traffic! Buses start two-way on Monday
After nine months of construction, the TTC has announced that two-way bus service will return to Roncesvalles on Monday, April 26 at 5 am. The buses will leave Dundas West station and travel south to the Sunnyside loop, where passengers may board the streetcar and continue along King. The westbound 504 King streetcar will continue to turn back east at … Read More