NOTE: The recording of Michael McTavish’s informative and enlightening talk from May 31, 2022, is now available at https://youtu.be/HiaX3B5Z_UE.
INVITATION: Don’t try to run or hide! The arrival of invasive jumping worms means we shouldn’t share plants this year,
The HVRA Spring Meeting was held by Zoom on Wed. May 25. A recording of the talk on tree care by guest speaker Todd Irvine is now available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U8UIr6Ss_o.
As always, the Spring 2022 meeting was a great way for neighbours to meet each other,
… Read more Recording of Invited Talk on Tree Care — Wed. May 25, Spring General Meeting
NEW: A recording of this webinar is now online: https://youtu.be/sSj2nOASrIc.
In this free webinar, Ryan Pierce from Samsung explained how induction stoves work and the practical and environmental benefits they provide. He also summarized the research showing the negative impacts of gas stoves on the health of those that have them.
… Read more Recording Available — Induction Stove Webinar: 7pm Tues. May 24
Come to Harbord Street on June 4 and discover the artisan studios in our neighbourhood!
This inaugural event will celebrate the spring season in the Harbord BIA and Harbord Village community. The self-guided tour will (re)introduce our growing Harbord Street artisan community (art,
… Read more Harbord St. Artisan Studio Tour, 11am-5pm Sat. June 4
Wiener’s Home Hardware is turning 100! Starting at 11am on Sat. June 18, join the Wiener family and your neighbours for a jazz trio, pizza, cotton candy, cake and more! Photos, videos, and a special presentation memorializing this family-run operation will be featured.
… Read more Sat. June 18, 11am-2pm: Wiener’s Home Hardware, 100th Anniversary
Let’s work together for a better neighbourhood! Come to Margaret Fairley Park at 10am, where supplies will be distributed and clean-up zones will be assigned. Please note this is a BYORG (bring your own reusable gloves) Event! Once teams have dropped off their garbage/recycling at the Central Tech parking lot,
BIG SUCCESS! HVRA teams raised over $11,000 towards FYFB’s total of more than $67,000. Team HVRA South won a prize for top team, with Team HVRA North in second place. Many thanks to our team captains, walkers, and donors! Thanks as well to FYFB board member and HV resident Jorge Muina for helping us get the ball rolling
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… Read more Coldest Night of the Year: Fundraising for Fort York Food Bank! Sat. Feb. 26
A Jan. 16 article in the Toronto Star celebrates Ceta Ramkhalawansingh for her decades of work in community activism and her achievements as an academic leader. Currently serving as honorary president of the Grange Community Association and member of the Grange Park Community Council,
