A key streetscape priority for the BIA and the community has been the creation of bumpouts, or extensions of the sidewalk onto the street (click here to view an example). These would become new public spaces, allowing for new uses such as patios, benches, gardens or public art. It is hoped that such bumpouts would become part of the major … Read More
Signs of Uniqueness Seen Hanging Along Roncesvalles
Photo: Piotr Bazlerz Hanging Signs create a unique sense of place along Roncesvalles Recent efforts to save the Sam the Record Man sign have reminded us of the place-making powers of signage. A few weeks ago, NOW Magazine highlighted 18 other unique signs that serve as minor landmarks in their neighbourhoods. On Roncesvalles, we too have our share of … Read More
Pharmacy Shoppe Closes After 30 Years
After over 30 years of service, Andrew and Christine Musial have retired, closing the Pharmacy Shoppe at 179 Roncesvalles. Thank you to them both for three decades’ worth of excellent service and commitment to the community. Good luck and best wishes! Guardian Drugs (137 Roncesvalles) has acquired the Pharmacy Shoppe business. We are told that all prescription records have been … Read More
BIA Launches a New and Improved Website
Photo: Piotr Bazlerz The Roncesvalles Village BIA website now has a number of new features that will improve our ability to communicate with our members and the general public. The new features include: A blog feature has been added, allowing for easier and more frequent posting of news (RSS feed to come now available — see right sidebar) News postings … Read More
Sorauren Park Festival, Saturday July 21
The Sorauren Park Festival is a wonderful showcase of the best local music, local art, locally-grown food and locally-brewed beer! This is a special community event for the whole family. The festivities will take place at Sorauren Park on Saturday July 21 2007, from 9 am to 10 pm.
Revue Cinema to Remain Open
The BIA is overjoyed to learn that the Revue Cinema will remain open as a cinema. Councillor Gord Perks has the scoop here.australian pokies online Hooray for neighbours Danny and Letty Mullin, who have purchased the Revue, and will allow the non-profit Revue Film Society operate the cinema on behalf of the community. The Revue Film Society needs to raise … Read More
Mural Proposals Sought for Grafton Parkette
The Roncesvalles Village BIA has requested proposals for a new mural, to face onto the Grafton Parkette in the southern end of the newly-expanded BIA. It is hoped that the new mural will revitalize the parkette, which has long been a target of graffiti vandals. The parkette, in one of the more funky and artistic parts of the Roncesvalles neighbourhood, … Read More
BIA Expands, Welcomes New Directors
It’s official: our street is now unified within the Roncesvalles Village BIA. Now all Roncesvalles businesses will benefit from increased city funding, improved streetscapes and the reduced costs of doing business that come with being a BIA member. At its special meeting on March 12, the expanded BIA welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors. Four of the … Read More
Images from the 2006 Roncesvalles Village Polish Festival
Last year’s festival, which took place on September 16 and 17, attracted over 70,000 visitors. Here are some images, courtesy of Andrew Chomentowski (Image Professional Photography). To view more images, please visit the festival’s presenting sponsor, St. Casimir’s-St. Stanislaus Polish Parishes Credit Union, which also has an archive of images from the 2006 festival.
Renovating Our Street
The Roncesvalles BIA forms partnerships to help make our street beautiful Change is upon us The Roncesvalles BIA has learned that the TTC plans to replace the streetcar tracks along Roncesvalles in 2008 2009 (UPDATE: The project will likely be delayed. Click here for more details). There is a possibility that the City may decide to replace our sidewalks at … Read More