Articles Tagged with 'Tom Rakocevic'

By Sean Delaney As we reflect on the Ontario provincial election for Humber River-Black Creek on February 27th, we celebrate the democratic spirit that thrives within our community. Congratulations to Tom Rakocevic, who has been re-elected. His continued dedication to our community promises anoth...

By Sean Delaney The latest campaign posed unique obstacles for candidates. With a short election period and the challenges of reaching every household, this election had those hurdles for Tom Rakocevic, but the experience remained overwhelmingly positive. “I was really humbled by the positive ...

By Sean Delaney In Humber River-Black Creek, Tom Rakocevic is more than just the incumbent MPP, he is a dedicated advocate whose life’s work is deeply interwoven with the fabric of the community he serves. Someone who has grown up and lived his entire life in the area, Rakocevic brings a unique...

At the grand opening of Fix Auto North York on November 15th, the atmosphere was brimming with celebration and pride. It wasn’t just about a new name or a fresh brand—it was about honouring a family-run business that has been an integral part of Emery Village for decades. Congratulations were the or...

By Shannon Delmarco On October 5th, Liuna Local 183’s Gerry Gallagher Hall hosted the YNOT annual community awards to honour the remarkable achievements of local youth. The event saw more than 450 guests in attendance, including the honourable Judy A. Sgro, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, and MPP To...

By Sean Delaney After 50 years of dedication to hairstyling, Rita Vitale is retiring from La Vogue, Hair Design. Her career began in 1974. Alongside her best friend and business partner Lina, she transformed La Vogue from a mere salon into a beloved social hub. “It wasn’t just working with stra...

The issue of Notices of Security Interest (NOSI) has recently come under scrutiny, particularly due to its severe implications for homeowners in communities like Emery Village. These seemingly harmless notices can lead to significant financial troubles, especially for older adults, potentially j...

By Sean Delaney Humber River – Black Creek MPP Tom Rakocevic called 2023 an exciting year. “A lot has been done,” he said. “We’ve worked very hard.” Rakocevic noted that one of the greatest aspects of his job is the ability to help people daily. Blessed with an amazing staff, he accomplishes just t...

Tom Rakocevic summed up 2022 as a very busy and exciting year. It was an election year, and he was “honoured” to get the opportunity to continue to represent his lifelong home community and to continue to serve his friends and neighbours every day. In 2022, his team worked hard to continue to retu...

By Sean Delaney The rain held off over Emery’s Joseph Bannon Park on Friday, Nov. 11. A large group of residents, politicians, and uniformed officers paid tribute to the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers, both past and present in a service to honour those who have served. Now in its ninth...

By Sean Delaney Just before his re-election, c co-sponsored a bill to end postal code discrimination in car insurance in the GTA. Rakocevic has once again been named the official opposition critic for auto insurance. “It was a bill that received all-party support and would have seen the end of p...

By Sean Delaney “It’s great to be able to connect with the members of the community. I’ve lived here my whole life, they’re my neighbours and its always a pleasure to talk to them about what they want to see for their community, for their lives and for the betterment of us all,” Rakocevic said abou...

Ontario Election 2022 The Emery Village Voice reached out to each of the political candidates from the four major parties. Tom Rakocevic NDP Tom is running for re-election to be Humber River Black Creek’s member of provincial parliament again. Emery Village is his home, having grown up in the a...

By Sean Delaney On Tuesday, January 11, the Emery Village BIA held its Annual General Meeting (AGM). This year was the first time in its history that the AGM was held virtually. “It is unfortunate that like many organizations and workplaces under COVID-19 restrictions, we cannot gather in place,...

By Sean Delaney “On November 13, 2020, your actions saved a life,” Humber River-Black Creek MPP Tom Rakocevic said to a group of employees at the Weston Coke Canada bottling facility. “Because of you, a family remains whole.” On that Friday in November, an employee at the Weston bottling facil...

On May 21, the Emery Village BIA held a tele-town hall to address COVID-19 issues the business community is facing. Members of the community were invited to call a toll-free number and questions were addressed to a panel featuring Anthony Perruzza, City Councillor Ward 7 - Humber River-Black Creek,...

By Sean Delaney The second annual Humberlea community Picnic in the Park saw hundreds join together at Strathburn Park on Saturday Sept. 14. By all accounts the event was a huge success with a fabulous turnout. The weather was perfect and why not? Nobody’s raining on this parade. D...

By Tim Lambrinos On June 7, Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario candidate Doug Ford recorded a decisive election victory in the riding of Etobicoke North. And his party went on to win the majority of all ridings across Ontario, making him the 26th Premier of the province. In Humber R...