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,
Watch the sidebar for more detailed announcements about the public events listed here.
DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
Tues. Jan. 14
Board Meeting, 7-9pm
25 Brunswick
Tues. Feb. 18
Board Meeting, 7-9pm
25 Brunswick
Tues. Mar. 24
Board Meeting,… Read more Calendar of HVRA Events for 2020
Find out what’s new and newsworthy, and reconnect with fellow Harbord Village residents now that we’re into the Fall season. Light refreshments will be available. This is also the meeting where paid-up members vote on the Board members who represent you.
Please note the new location at Knox Presbyterian Church,
The original date of Oct 8 is the start of Yom Kippur. We have changed the date to Oct 7.
An All-Candidates’ Forum for the federal riding of University-Rosedale will be held on Monday, October 7, at Trinity-St Paul’s United Church,
… Read more DATE CHANGE: All-Candidates’ Forum, Mon. Oct. 7 at Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church
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,