HVRA News

HVRA 2022 Annual General Meeting, 7-9pm, Tues. Oct. 18, 7–9 p.m. (by Zoom)

2022/10/17Margaret Procter

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

Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.

Recording of Ward 11 Municipal Councillor Forum, October 12

2022/10/14Margaret Procter

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!

Recording of E-Bike Webinar, Wed. Oct. 5, 7:00–8:30pm

2022/09/27Margaret Procter

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.

HVRA Fall Fair is back! Sun. Sept. 11, noon-6pm, Margaret Fairley Park

2022/08/31Margaret Procter

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,

Thurs. Aug. 11, 7pm: Guided Walk, Harbord Village Trees (starts at Margaret Fairley Park)

2022/08/07Margaret Procter

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.

Recording now available — Free online talk: “Jumping worms in Canada: Coming soon to a garden near you…?”

2022/05/30Margaret Procter

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,

Recording of Invited Talk on Tree Care — Wed. May 25, Spring General Meeting

2022/05/26Margaret Procter

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,

Recording Available — Induction Stove Webinar: 7pm Tues. May 24

2022/05/24Margaret Procter

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.