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 : daily and cumulative numbers, information about where to get vaccines
- Province of Ontario: information on testing, advice on what to do if you feel sick
- 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.
- Call 311 (TTY 416 338-0889) for the fastest way to get information, request a service or report a problem. Phone lines are open 24/7, and agents are trained to be helpful. They can direct your request to a specific department and will assign a service request number so you can check on the progress of your request or complaint. Once you have this number, you can also submit a photo or other documentation.
- For a head start on finding what you want, browse the webpages at toronto.ca/311. Use the “search” line to try out terms for what you want and get instant answers about where to look next. (The table below on this page also outlines departmental names and specialties.)
- You can report problems or request services yourself by using the web forms on toronto.ca/311. Record your service request number so you can follow up if necessary. (NOTE: Email requests are no longer officially accepted.)
NEW: To report your observations of bad driving, including wrong-way driving on residential streets, use an online driver-complaint form. It asks for detailed information and promises a police followup such as a letter to the driver if adequate evidence is supplied.
The table below names a few of the services provided by the City, showing official department names and examples of what you can ask for. Click on the green links and explore the departmental websites to find more services and ways to access them.
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Animal Services |
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Garbage and Recycling |
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Parking (Streets, 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 (Streets, Parking, 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
- Federation of South Toronto Residents’ Associations (FoSTRA)
- 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 (new Facebook page)