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
The day after the municipal election, the provincial government announced its intention to bring forward a bill that demolished planning, heritage, conservation and the greenbelt protections that have been in place for decades. It is designed to create new housing, not the rental accommodations we need.
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
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)
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