The lists below will give you a sense of the public services available to Harbord Village residents. This page covers only a selection. Use the links to find out more.
- For information about recreational and social opportunities provided by groups other than HVRA, see our related webpage Other Local Groups.
COVID-19 resources on government websites:
- City of Toronto — including Pandemic Data: daily and cumulative numbers and other information
- Ontario Science Table Dashboard: scientific analysis, but not updated after 8 Sept. 2022
- Province of Ontario: resources and advice
- Government of Canada: Canada-wide information, filters for health professionals, parents, etc.
Elected Government Representatives
Toronto City Councillor, Ward 11 University-Rosedale (Municipal)
Dianne Saxe
416-392-4009
Email: Councillor_Saxe@toronto.ca
Website
Toronto District School Board, Ward 10 University-Rosedale and Toronto Centre
Deborah Williams
416-395-8787
Email: Deborah.Williams@tdsb.on.ca
Website
Toronto Catholic School Board, Ward 9
Kevin Morrison
416-512-3409
Email: kevin.morrison@tcdsb.org
Website
MPP, University-Rosedale (Provincial)
Jessica Bell
416-325-1620
Email: JBell-QP@ndp.on.ca
Website
MP, University-Rosedale (Federal)
Chrystia Freeland
1 613-992-5234
Email: Chrystia.Freeland@parl.gc.ca
Website
City of Toronto
- Call 911 for emergencies.
- To get information, or to request a service or report a problem, call 311 (TTY 416 338-0889). Phone lines are open 24/7, and agents are trained to be helpful. You will receive a transaction number so you can check on the progress of your request or complaint.
- The website at toronto.ca/311 is an amazing source of information. Enter a question or keyword and find instant answers about City services and programs.
- Email 311@toronto.ca when you want a written record of your communication. You may want to cc. your message to the Councillor. You can also use web forms on toronto.ca/311 to request services or report problems.
- NEW: To report your observations of bad driving, you can now use an online driver-complaint form. It asks for detailed information and promises a police followup such as a letter to the driver when adequate evidence is supplied.
The list below sets out a few of the services provided by the City, showing the official department names and examples of what you can ask for. Click on the green links and explore the websites to find more services.
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Absentee Landlords (City Clerk's Office, Assessment Rolls) |
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Animal Services |
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Garbage and Recycling |
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Parking (Transportation) |
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Police 14 Division (non-emergency) 416 808-2222 |
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Property Issues |
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Rental Housing |
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Roads (Transportation) |
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Street Outreach (Housing and Shelter) |
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Trees (Parks, Forestry, and Recreation) |
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Water (Toronto Water) |
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Winter Issues (Transportation) |
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Province of Ontario
The website at ontario.ca/page/government-ontario outlines the range of services provided provincially. Dial 211 for information and help on programs and services such as health care, income support, and disabilities. You can also search www.211ontario.ca to find what is offered.
- One particularly useful number: Telehealth Ontario, 1 866-797-0000. Use it when you want information or advice on a health issue that’s not an emergency.
Government of Canada
The website at www.canada.ca provides an inclusive search function and offers quick access to information about the most requested services—Canada Post, Employment Insurance, Income Tax, etc.
Other Services and Organizations
Governmental
- Liquor Licencing Authority, Toronto, or toll free in Ontario
- Property Tax Assessment Review
- Toronto District School Board
- Toronto Hydro
- TTC
Local Associations
- Annex Residents’ Association
- Bloor Annex Business Improvement Association
- Harbord Street Business Improvement Association
- Huron-Sussex Residents’ Association
- Kensington Market Business Improvement Association
- Mirvish Village Task Group (updates on redevelopment)
- Palmerston Area Residents Association (PARA)
- Seaton Village Residents’ Association (website currently broken)