BIG SUCCESS! HVRA teams raised over $11,000 towards FYFB’s total of more than $67,000. Team HVRA South won a prize for top team, with Team HVRA North in second place. Many thanks to our team captains, walkers, and donors! Thanks as well to FYFB board member and HV resident Jorge Muina for helping us get the ball rolling
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… Read more Coldest Night of the Year: Fundraising for Fort York Food Bank! Sat. Feb. 26
Local author David Macfarlane writes in the Mar. 27 Globe & Mail about waving to a driver as he walked along Harbord Street, on a slightly dangerous stretch where the sidewalk crosses a narrow laneway. That leads to another vivid story about waving between boaters,
… Read more Making Waves in Harbord Village: David Macfarlane Reflects on Acknowledging Other People
A Feb. 21 Toronto Star story about Kensington Gardens longterm-care residences showcases the strength and creativity of staff, families, and residents. These are the people we banged pots for in the springtime, and for whom neighbour Jackie Brown recently set up a fundraiser page.
A recent article in Now Magazine lamented the city’s loss from the closing of Parentbooks on Harbord Street. Local resident Dinny Biggs has sent us this story about the loss to the neighbourhood and to her personally. There are deep roots here!
… Read more Saying Goodbye to Patti Kirk and Parentbooks (by Dinny Biggs)
On December 5, 150 people from across University-Rosedale came together for MPP Jessica Bell’s annual recognition of community members who are making a difference. It was truly inspiring to celebrate the countless people working hard to make positive changes in our community.
The full list of honorees and a photo album from the night is posted here.
In the last 10 years, Harbord Village has lost 30% of our trees and 23% of our canopy cover. Now two reports point the way towards recovery.
University of Toronto Master of Forest Conservation students have analysed our 2007-8 and 2017-18 tree inventories,
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,
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.