An 1897 photo from a Jan. 8 Reddit post (https://www.reddit.com/user/eric-very) shows a tall elm tree growing right in the unpaved College St. roadway across from the intersection with Major.
The photo was taken from the tower of the Fire Hall at College and Bellevue;
… Read more Tree growing in the middle of College Street, 1897
Event details are subject to change. Watch the sidebar stories (Harbord Village News) for announcements about the public events listed here. Meetings will be on Zoom until further notice.
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We’re facing a climate emergency and need urgently to reduce our carbon footprint. The good news is that there are a host of great new technologies to help. For old houses, like the ones that dominate Harbord Village, the journey towards NetZero emissions can seem daunting.
… Read more Recording of the HV Homeowners’ panel, Tues. Dec. 13
Harbord Village residents are invited to attend the online 2022 HVRA Annual General Meeting on October 18. We are pleased to announce Adam Vaughan as our guest speaker. Many of us remember him as our MP (2014-2021) and Councillor (2006-2014). Adam will speak on the timely topic of civic engagement at the municipal level
… Read more HVRA 2022 Annual General Meeting, 7-9pm, Tues. Oct. 18, 7–9 p.m. (by Zoom)
Here’s a YouTube link to the online forum for Toronto Councillor candidates that took place on Wed. Oct. 12, sponsored by HVRA and other local associations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI4WqQtywpM. Watch before voting on Mon. Oct. 24!
… Read more Recording of Ward 11 Municipal Councillor Forum, October 12
In this free webinar, we’ll learn how e-bikes work and explore the unique features of each of the following types: commuter, folding and cargo e-bikes. We’ll examine the benefits they offer and their potential to transform our transportation system. Watch the webinar recording.
… Read more Recording of E-Bike Webinar, Wed. Oct. 5, 7:00–8:30pm
Join friends and neighbours at HVRA’s Fall Fair! We’re back this year in person! Meet your neighbours, learn more about HVRA activities, eat, drink, relax, have fun! Scroll down for more details, including the full music schedule.
Featuring live music, BBQ,
… Read more HVRA Fall Fair is back! Sun. Sept. 11, noon-6pm, Margaret Fairley Park
There are still a few spaces left for this short guided walk to look at trees through the eyes of an arborist.
Building on the talk he gave at our Spring General Meeting, Todd Irvine will lead us around a few blocks to look at trees visible from sidewalks and a laneway.
… Read more Thurs. Aug. 11, 7pm: Guided Walk, Harbord Village Trees (starts at Margaret Fairley Park)