Did you know? The history of Emery Village

  •  May, 2023
Did you know? The history of Emery Village Emery Village is a suburban neighborhood northwest of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The village’s rich history dates back to the early 19th century when it was first settled by the Scottish and Irish immigrants who migrated to Canada in search of a better ...

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Symbolic wood carving from a Canadian Heritage Tree for President Zelensky

  •  October, 2022
By Elena Zolotko and Edith George This story began with the awareness of the unique social, cultural, and environmental value of a more than 300-year-old red oak that was growing on historically significant land in a Toronto, Ontario neighborhood named Humbermede, located in the Humber River - Bl...

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Ontario election goes to Doug Ford PC’s again

  •  July, 2022
By Sean Delaney Doug Ford’s PC Party of Ontario took 83 of a possible 124 seats in the June 2 provincial election and will once again form a majority government in the province of Ontario. And the news doesn’t end there for this 2022 election. The 2022 Ontario election has made the history...

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A palette like no other

  •  May, 2022
By Sean Delaney Looking for a vintage not available in the LCBO? Or a custom order, you may need an expert to source for you? Or maybe you just have a discerning taste and need to test that palette with something rare and luxurious. “People are getting very knowledgeable about wines,” said Terri...

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Yesterday and Today - February 2022

  •  March, 2022
Winning a seat at Queen’s Park By Tim Lambrinos The designation of a permanent capital for Ontario was a result of Canadian Parliament invoking the British North American Act (BNA Act) in 1867. The Act established newly created provinces replacing the previous provincial names of Upper and Low...

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Less restrictions ahead?

  •  November, 2021
The province announced reduced restrictions and provided insight into how they will proceed with the balance. Please find some key dates and what restrictions are being lifted. Public health and workplace safety measures will be lifted on the following dates: - October 25, 2021 Ontario will l...

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Emery Village BIA Executive Director's Message - Sept 2021

  •  October, 2021
As the colder weather is around the corner and restrictions are lifting, now is a great time to get out and show love for your community in these hard times. From September 20 to December 14, a giant heart will appear at the northeast corner of Weston Road and Sheppard Avenue. We encourage you to ...

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Dining-in is back: Support Emery’s hospitality industry

  •  August, 2021
By Sean Delaney Beginning July 16th, Ontario entered Stage Three, the final stage of its COVID-19 economic reopening plan. For the first time in months, indoor dining, gyms, cinemas, nightclubs, and other venues were opened to the public. There are still capacity limits at nearly all businesses...

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Yesterday and Today - July 2021

  •  August, 2021
Humber Summit’s Knox Avenue church By Tim Lambrinos The growth of spiritual assembly began when a settler boom occurred in the early 1800’s with the arrival of Ontario’s initial wave of pioneers. New immigrants from England, Ireland and the United States took advantage of 200 acre free land...

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June is Seniors' Month in Ontario

  •  May, 2021
A perfect time to honour the giants whose shoulders you stood on By Sean Delaney In the province of Ontario, the month of June should hold a special place in everyone’s hearts, because everyone can thank the generations that came before them for the gifts they have today. It is an ubiquitou...

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Emery Village BIA Executive Director's Message - Feb 2021

  •  March, 2021
The Province of Ontario has been in lockdown for the majority of February, and it is essential to keep following stay-at-home orders during this time. On our social media and website, we have posted a number of webinar and learning opportunities to help businesses adjust and grow during this time....

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Public health roles and responsibilities

  •  March, 2021
If 2020 brought us anything, it was a renewed relationship with our public health authorities. When the world is not battling a global pandemic, we often think of them as health education resources. But have you ever wondered, just what our federal and provincial public health agencies do? And who i...

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Councillor's Corner - Dec 2020

  •  January, 2021
Dear Resident, COVID-19 infection rates are on the rise more than ever before. We need to try our best to prevent exposure to stay healthy. We should only be socializing with those we live with and making essential supply trips when needed. We may be in this situation for the long haul, but we will...

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Executive Director's message - Dec 2020

  •  January, 2021
As we finish the holiday season and enter the new year, it is important to help keep our community and employees safe – we encourage all BIA members to take Emery Village BIA’s SkillsPass COVID-19 Work Safe Course. Find out more online at: emerybia.skillspass.com If you have not yet done so, y...

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