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
Walk and Bike for Life Community Meeting
We know a lot of our neighbours along Roncesvalles are cyclists. We’d like to invite you to a discussion in mid-January about better integrating cycling into the neighbourhood. We’ll also talk about enhancing the experience of pedestrians and making Roncesvalles a true “slow” street, in the best sense of that word. At the meeting, we’d like to hear your ideas. … Read More
Happy Holidays from the Roncesvalles Village BIA
Last weekend, coordinator Keith Denning visited Roncesvalles as Santa, visiting our businesses and shoppers (see picture at right.) To the businesses, friends and neighbours of Roncesvalles Village, we wish you the best for the holidays and a Happy New Year! Tony Cauch, Chair Andrew Chomentowski, Vice-Chair Roncesvalles Village BIA
Santa at the Revue
Santa returned to the Revue Cinema this past weekend, and kids of all ages got the chance to see their photos with Santa on the big screen courtesy of the Revue’s terrific digital projector! The RVBIA thanks the Revue, volunteers from the Revue Film Society, Tenzin Dorjee, digital photographer extraordinaire from Impact Photography, all the kids and parents, and of … Read More
Santa Claus and Święty Mikołaj Arrive!
Santa and Święty Mikołaj arrived on Roncesvalles Avenue a bit after noon Saturday December 6th. They travelled in style on a fire truck from Station 345, and spent time handing out candy to the assembled kids before moving into the library for a kids with Santa photo shoot. Musical entertainment was provided by Andy Kruk and “Let The Good Times … Read More
Quick guide to holiday events around Roncesvalles
Until December 20 Holiday Wreath Workshops Colborne Lodge, High Park Contact: Cheryl Hart 416-392-6916 $26.19/person, pre-registration required Photo: SNAP Bloor West Until January 4 Christmas in the Park Colborne Lodge, High Park 416-392-6916 Tue-Sun: 12-4pm; $5.71/Adults, $3.33/Children December 14 Children’s Christmas Pageant Emmanuel Howard-Park United Church 214 Wright Ave, 416-536-1755 www.ehpchurch.org 10:30 am December 18 Sorauren Park Carol Sing behind … Read More
Western Waterfront Master Plan public meeting and open house – December 9
From the City of Toronto’s Waterfront website: The Western Waterfront Master Plan Team would like to invite you to attend the 3rd Public Meeting and Open House for the Master Plan to be held on December 9th at St. Joseph’s Health Centre (30 The Queensway, Toronto), at 7:00 p.m. Meeting Notice City of Toronto: Western Waterfront Public Consultation
Roncesvalles Village Turns On to LED Lights
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