The warmer weather is slowly approaching, and with it comes more time outside and…CafeTO back on Roncesvalles! The City of Toronto recently approved an expanded CafeTO for 2021 based on the success of the program in 2020. On behalf of the RVBIA, Hypitch Marketing will be managing the CafeTO program for our members on Roncesvalles. For Members (Roncesvalles Business Owners), … Read More
Places to Shop, Eat, Play and Thrive on Roncy
The winter months can be dreary, cold and grey. Now more that ever, we are all missing spending time with family and friends and of course visiting our favourite spots (and staff!) on Roncesvalles. So be it Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl Sunday, or just wanting to let those you love know you’re thinking of them, while we can’t be together, … Read More
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
Shop Roncy Contest
Instagram GIVEAWAY ALERT! To show our gratitude for the tremendous support we’ve gotten for our ‘Not For Lease’ campaign we’re giving you a chance to win 1 of 10 $50 gift cards to a Roncesvalles Village BIA business* To enter, please visit our Instagram account and follow the instructions on the THANK YOU post. Contest closes on Monday, December … Read More
#ShopRoncy
Shop Roncy! Whether you have been… strolling the street and shopping the many new shop-window displays for gifts and essentials for curbside pickup; shopping in-store at the grocery and specialty food shops; stopping in at local eateries for takeout; ordering from our local shops or restaurants for local delivery; using services that are sanitizing at the highest level or offering … Read More
Roncesvalles is Not For Lease
On November 24th, Roncesvalles Village BIA launched the “Not For Lease” Campaign. In order to bring awareness to the very real precipice that small business teeters on, and how now, it is more important than ever to support our Main Streets. It is vital at this time to make your local shops, bars and restaurants your first choice for curbside … Read More
Summer 2020: Find a Patio on Roncesvalles
If you’re like us, you’ve been missing grabbing a coffee, a cold drink and a bite to eat on patios at your favourite restaurants, cafes and bars on Roncesvalles over the past few months. Which makes it very exciting that many are now open and offering this option. A few weeks ago we shared a Google Map of patios on … Read More
Where to find Non-medical Face Masks on Roncesvalles
If you’re looking for places to purchase masks on Roncesvalles, we have a map and list for you! Given the Mandatory Mask or Face Covering Bylaw (Wearing a mask or face covering is required in indoor public spaces beginning July 7, 2020), non-medical face masks are in high demand. In order to help you find where you can buy them locally, we’ve … Read More
Show Your Love for Roncy!
Help us to share the love about our amazing neighbourhood this winter! Have a favourite Roncesvalles shop, class, building, business, neighbour, school, community group, bar, cafe, or restaurant that you love? We want to hear about it! This February, tag us and use #LoveRoncy on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share images of everything you love about Roncesvalles Village. Facebook … Read More
Roncy Reduces
2019: Roncy Reduces is a community waste reduction initiative in the Roncesvalles area that was launched by 20 local parents at the beginning of this year. Their goal is to reduce single-use plastics and packaging in our neighbourhood by encouraging both consumers and businesses to practice waste reduction together. They have invited neighbourhood businesses to participate by displaying their Roncy Reduces/BYO … Read More