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
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary to the High Park Baptist Church, which is celebrating its 100th year serving our community. Other notable “first birthdays” in our neighbourhood include: • the Revue Cinema (400 Roncesvalles), which recently held its one year anniversary party, celebrating its first successful year as a not-for-profit, neighbourhood cinema. • My Dog’s Daycare (111 Roncesvalles) • Junction Skateshop (404 Roncesvalles) … 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
Bloor Dundas Avenue Study information boards now available online
The City is conducting an “Avenue Study,” which will make recommendations on how best to implement the City’s Official Plan along Bloor Street, between Keele and Dundas West, and along Dundas West from Bloor to Roncesvalles. These recommendations will determine zoning, development and planning policies for the area. The Roncesvalles Village BIA is taking part in the study’s community consultation … Read More
Santa Claus and Święty Mikołaj Come To Roncesvalles
On December 6th at 12:00 noon, Santa Claus and Święty Mikołaj (Polish Santa) will continue a great annual tradition. They will come to Roncesvalles Avenue by fire truck to the Polish Credit Union (220 Roncesvalles Avenue). There will be free treats, hot chocolate, carollers and holiday music. From 1:00 until 3:00, kids can get their photos taken with Santa and … Read More
RVBIA members benefit from TABIA membership
As RVBIA members, all Roncesvalles business and property owners automatically receive membership in TABIA, the umbrella organization of Toronto BIAs. TABIA works with the 65 BIAs in Toronto, representing more than 27,000 individual BIA members. From the TABIA website: Founded in 1980, TABIA gives Toronto Business Improvement Areas a voice. From advocacy to collective bargaining, TABIA actively advances the interests … Read More