Each month features three writers and one songwriter from the Parkdale/High Park area, two men and two women. Expect to hear more prize-winning authors, brilliant comedians and some of Canada’s best songwriters on the last Monday of each month. The Free Speech Reading Series starts at 7:00. PWYC. About the host: Johan Hultqvist is an activist and the lead singer … Read More
RMRA General Meeting
The monthly general meeting of the Roncesvalles MacDonell Residents Association is coming up. On the agenda is the Western Waterfront Master Plan and an RMRA Constitution Workshop.
What stormwater management is really about (Hint: rhymes with “spit”)
Cities across the world have made stormwater management a top priority, encouraging green roofs, downspout disconnections and innovative drainage systems. In Toronto, the annual budget for stormwater management is $40 million. To a non-expert, this may all seem fine, but we often remain unclear on why stormwater management is so important. The fact is, we can’t name the real problem … Read More
Sculptures permanently removed from High Park
FLOWER POWER by Mark di Suvero (Photo: rutard.ca) Two sculptures by internationally-renowned artist Mark di Suvero have been permanently removed from High Park. The sculptures,”Flower Power” (above) and “No Shoes,” were created in the 1960s and are considered important works in the abstract expressionist style. According to Clara Hargittay, with Toronto’s Culture Division, “Flower Power” is likely the most … Read More
2009 Spring Fever Event — Saturday May 9th on Roncesvalles!
Get ready for Spring Fever! We start with a day-long sidewalk sale, showcasing the best our merchants have to offer. Then we add local artists, musicians and artisans, as well as loads of family fun up and down Roncesvalles. Put it all together and you have an unforgettable day on our favourite street.Read all about it here.
Will Roncesvalles’ hanging signs comply with a new bylaw?
The City is currently drafting a permanent sign bylaw. The new bylaw is apparently a response to criticism of the large number of unlicensed, illegal billboards that have appeared throughout the city. Such signs have the effect of dispossessing Torontonians of their own public spaces. The Roncesvalles Village BIA strongly supports City efforts to restore a sense of public ownership of these … Read More
All One Wholistic Clinic Celebrates International Women’s Day
We are excited to invite you to our first OPEN HOUSE of 2009 to celebrate International Women’s Day. Women of all ages are welcome to attend a variety of FREE seminars, hands-on demonstrations and consultations: Mini Massage and Reflexology sessions (5 to 8 pm) Mini BodyTalk Sessions (5 to 8 pm) BodyTalk System Seminar (at 5:30pm) Healthy Nutrition for Hormone … Read More
Edward Jones Open House Feb. 14
The RVBIA welcomes one of the newest members of our business community, Edward Jones Investments at 281 Roncesvalles Avenue. They are introducing themselves to our neighbourhood with an open house on Saturday, Feb. 14 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Complimentary chocolate fountain and financial pointers will be served. Mary Anne and Nick serve the community with objective financial strategies … Read More
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
Roncesvalles reconstruction now extended to 15 months +
Councillor Gord Perks has informed us that City staff now plan to repair the sanitary sewers during the 2009-10 reconstruction of Roncesvalles. For those keeping track, that now makes four major projects that will be part of the repair: 1) the sewers, 2) the lead water main replacements, 3) the sidewalks and 4) the TTC streetcar tracks. Obviously, it is … Read More