Indigenous History Month is a time to learn, reflect, and celebrate the diversity of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit across Tkaronto and all of Turtle Island and to remind us to consider the unique needs of the Indigenous peoples in all of the work that we do. Accessible to all who travel past it, we are very fortunate to have a … Read More
Roncesvalles Village Gardens
The Roncesvalles Village BIA exists to improve business conditions for its members on Roncesvalles Avenue through street beautification, property maintenance, and marketing and promotions. BIAs are funded through levies via commercial property taxes of their members, who are geographically located within their catchment. BIA boards are volunteer business and property owners located within that BIAs boundaries. Recently, there has been … Read More
Local Roncy Hero
Hi Roncy! You may have received a piece of mail from the Roncesvalles Village BIA recently telling you about our newest campaign to find our #LocalRoncyHeroes. It begins on National Superheroes Day – and we hope you’ll join in! There is a fun cut-out mask included on that direct mail piece AND you can download and print more masks below. … Read More
Andrew Musial 1948 – 2021
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that long time Roncesvalles Village business owner and former Board member, Andrew Musial, passed away recently. Roncesvalles Village residents may remember Andrew and his wife Christine, both pharmacists, as the owners and operators of The Pharmacy Shoppe at 137 Roncesvalles Ave. from 1974 – 2007. Andrew also served as … Read More
RVBIA Statement on Fair Rights to Service
The Roncesvalles Village BIA is aware of an incident that occurred at a shop in our community on March 26th that has shed light on reports of similar incidents of harassment. We have reached out to the parties involved to understand what happened. We denounce refusing service to customers on the basis of their identity. We are working with the … Read More
Ontario Imposes Stay At Home Order – April 7
The province-wide Stay at Home Order will be effective Wednesday, April 8, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. and will be in place for at least four weeks. What this means: Sadly we are being asked to only go out for essential trips which continues to create hardships for many individuals and businesses. We are being asked to observe restrictions and health … Read More
Province Wide Emergency Brake – April 3
The provincewide emergency brake will be effective Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. and will be in place for at least four weeks. 153 ICU doctors signed a letter to Doug Ford imploring the province to ACT NOW to stem the spread as 3rd wave of COVID-19 hits hard and younger Ontarians are ending up in the hospitals. What … Read More
Request for Proposal: Garden Design, Installation and Maintenance
The Roncesvalles Village BIA is inviting proposals for the design, installation and maintenance for its sidewalk gardens along Roncesvalles Avenue. Please see the Request for Quote. Please email submissions to manager@roncesvallesvillage.ca. Proposals are due no later than Friday May 14, 2021.
To Roncy With Love
Over the last five years, I’ve had the privilege to serve this community through the many activities and positive impacts of the Roncesvalles Village BIA. This past year has demonstrated extraordinary strength, resilience and mutual support among the locals and businesses in our community. It’s been an honour to serve my community and as I prepare to retire from the … Read More
Celebrating 50 years of Connecting People & Place
In 1967, a proliferation of shopping malls were springing up on the outskirts of the city. With less shopping traffic, this resulted in vacancies and some neighbourhood Main Streets began to look run down. Out of frustration and a desire to improve the appeal of the street, Alex Ling, along with other shop owners from Bloor Street West, approached … Read More