2019 Fall Fair, Sun. Sept. 8
UPDATE: It was a great day! For photos, see the Sept. 10 eblast newsletter and the Fall Fair page.
INVITATION: Come to Margaret Fairley Park to start the fall season — see how much fun,
HVRA objects to changes to TOcore plan (now with video link)
You may have read about the changes the provincial government, without consultations, is about to impose on the TOcore Plan. This Toronto Star article details these changes and provides some context.
HVRA requests that the Ministerial decision to amend the TOcore official plan be withheld until consultation and review by the City of Toronto and its residents can take place.
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Free Trees, Shrubs and Plants! HV Tree and Plant Fairs: Sun. June 2, 1-3pm, 25 Brunswick
Come to the south patio at 25 Brunswick on Sun. June 2, 1-3pm to pick up your pre-ordered tree from the City-supported program TreeForMe, and also to enjoy the fifth annual Harbord Village Plant Fair. Both events are organized and staffed by volunteers from the Harbord Village Gardeners’
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Agreement Reached for Patio at 356 College St.
HVRA has a long history of helping businesses connect with neighbours—and of producing thriving patios that are good neighbours.
Sidewalk patios in Harbord Village always tug at different needs and interests of business owners/clients and of the neighbourhood. After all, sidewalk patios are on public property.
April 28 is Secondhand Sunday!
Secondhand Sunday Comes to Harbord Village on April 28.
Secondhand Sunday is happening right outside your house, and you’re invited! Sunday, April 28 is your chance to share any unwanted, reusable items. Simply leave them on your property next to the sidewalk or curb for your neighbours to take for free.
Annual Community Clean Up
Saturday, April 27, 10 am – 12 pm
Join your neighbours at the annual Harbord Village Community Clean up, Saturday April 27, from 10 am-12 pm. Meet at Piano Piano, 88 Harbord St., at 10. Clean up to be followed by lunch and prizes from 12-2 pm.
Clear Our Sidewalks! HVRA speaker tells Budget Committee
On Feb. 7, HVRA Board Member Bob Stambula made people listen when he told City Budget Committee about uncleared sidewalks in our area. Downtowners pay the same taxes as suburban residents, but we don’t get our sidewalks plowed by the city, even though we have more pedestrians.
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65 Residents’ Associations Call for More Staff for Councillors
NEWS: On Dec. 5, City Council passed a motion to double the staffing budgets for Councillors. Read Sue Dexter’s comments here.
On Nov. 22, HVRA and the Annex Residents’ Association sent the Mayor and Councillors a letter signed by 55 residents’
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