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
At its November meeting, the HVRA Board committed to considering the ecological implications of all its actions and decisions. Here is the Board statement and the motion to adopt it — which passed unanimously.
CLIMATE STATEMENT AND MOTION
The climate crisis is the result of billions of individual and collective decisions.
HVRA’s Net Zero project invites you to a webinar on Tues. Nov. 23 where you can learn how to replace your furnace and air conditioner and reduce your home’s carbon emissions by 60%. Speakers will be energy advisors Trish Long from Goldfinch Energy and Steve Cornelius from Mitsubishi Electric.
… Read more The ABCs of Heat Pumps: Free Webinar 7pm Tues Nov. 23
FOLLOWUP: For those who missed this year’s AGM, you may find the following helpful:
2021 AGM minutes – draft reviewed by board, to be approved at next General Meeting,
2020-21 Annual Report
Also:
… Read more HVRA Annual General Meeting, 7-9pm, Thurs. Oct. 21, 2021
Concerned that 38% of Toronto’s carbon emissions come from transportation? Thinking about ways to lower your carbon footprint? Want to use your car less, but not up for cycling everywhere?
On September 25, 2021, HVRA’s Net Zero committee hosted The Harbord Village Power Pedal Fair to introduce electric-assist bicycle technology to people.
… Read more Pedal Power Fair – Sat. Sept. 25, noon to 4pm (view photos!)
UPDATE: As of Sept. 13, we’ve received over 400 responses to the survey that will help guide the Net Zero project — and there’s still time for more!
Congratulations to the mid-June winners of a free pizza from the Victory Café on Bloor Street!
… Read more Now We Have over 400 Survey Answers and Many Pizza Winners!
HVRA hosted a free webinar on June 1st at 7pm on the topic “Financial Incentives for Pursuing Net Zero”. You can now watch it on YouTube. For more information on our Net Zero Carbon project and another webinar,