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
Meet Abby Bushby
Meet Abby Bushby To mark Garden Days 2018, the Roncesvalles Village BIA is showcasing the dedicated community members who maintain our sidewalk gardens and beautify our vibrant street. Abby Bushby is the Chair the Friends of Dundas Roncesvalles Peace Garden organization. She maintains the Peace Garden located at the eastern corner of Roncy and Dundas. The Peace Garden was constructed … Read More
Mural Artists to Unveil Preliminary Design Elements at Roncy Rocks for Community Feedback
After two community consultations, the preliminary design elements for the new mural will be presented by artists Philip Cote and Jim Thierry Bravo at Roncy Rocks on June 9. at 1:30 pm. They will be on hand to discuss their components with community members until 3:30 pm. The community consultation will take place at the site of the future mural … Read More
Start Your Holidays on Roncy!
The Holiday Season is fast approaching. Kick it off with us on December 1 and 2! On December 1st Shop Roncy Late. Participating shops will have promotions, sales and activities until 9:00PM, with select shops staying open until 10:00 PM. December 2nd bring your family to Roncy and visit Santa at Willem and Jools at 125 Roncesvalles in the early afternoon … Read More
Roncesvalles Village Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, this year was once again a huge success. We are so lucky to live in a village in this big city, where many of our residents and shopkeepers believe in contributing their time and effort — and cash — to making our community better in so many ways. Having people who are willing to spare time … Read More
Shop the Neighbourhood Challenge
Most people from Roncesvalles Village love that we have so many great shops, services and awesome places to eat, drink and be merry. On Saturday, let’s show Canada our shop local spirit as the Yellow Pages brings their Shop the Neighbourhood Challenge to Roncesvalles Avenue. • Official event times: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Event location: High Park Library Lawn, Corner of … Read More