Articles Tagged with 'City of Toronto'

It’s quick. It’s easy. It’s free Here’s what you need to know about the program. The Toronto Region Board of Trade and the City of Toronto are providing small and medium-sized businesses (those with 150 employees or fewer) in Toronto with rapid screening kits for COVID-19. For businesses with ov...

By Al Ruggero Have you ever wondered why some buildings are where they are and not elsewhere? If you live in an exclusive residential community, you can reasonably assume that no one would tear down your neighbours’ homes to build a chemical recycling plant. The legal structures governing land ...

Vacant commercial space rehabilitation grant program By Sean Delaney Similar to the City of Toronto’s Commercial Façade Improvement Program, which provides small businesses with funding to cover 50 percent of the cost (to a maximum of $12,500) for improvements to building exteriors, the propos...

As we start to see more light at the end of this pandemic tunnel, getting outside and enjoying the fresh air is a much-needed change and perfect for our mental health. We have come so far - It’s more important than ever to keep focused on the positive and what is within our control. Now that the...

Executive Director's message Hello everyone, First, I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and well. Ontario is once again in a state of lockdown, and there is a lot of conflicting information online regarding vaccines and regulations. It can all be quite confusing. To assist you, I ...

This year has been particularly challenging for many of you. As we navigate this difficult time of uncertainty, I wish to thank all the parents, guardians, caregivers, and students for their patience and resilience. We are grateful to our educational staff, who continue to dedicate their skills towa...

By Sean Delaney The Emery Village BIA was recently awarded the $25,000 Innovation Fund. The award was for the organizations efforts to provide the community with the COVID-19 Work Safe program. The Innovation Grant, awarded by the City of Toronto, recognizes Business Improvement Areas for devel...

By Sean Delaney According to the City of Toronto, COVID-19 immunization clinic staff are preparing to launch clinic operations as soon as vaccine supplies become available. And in Emery, vaccinations will happen at the Carmine Stefano Community Centre. A release from the city explained that Toro...

How are you? I hope your month is off to a great start. I’m feeling cautiously optimistic these days, and that’s probably because schools opened again. Many parents are back to witnessing the not-so-regular event of their children getting out of bed and out the door before noon. That’s a signifi...

Contributed by Richelle Molaro – Humber Summit resident and dog owner The residents of Emery Village are fortunate to have many tall trees and wide open spaces within easy walking distance. Access to our beautiful parks has become even more critical as we all make efforts to stay closer to home du...

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...

By Sean Delaney No, the coronavirus pandemic will not stop the arrival of Santa Claus, but unfortunately, many other events may be cancelled due to COVID-19. Just recently, the City of Toronto has extended the cancellation of city-led and city-permitted outdoor special events through December...

By Sean Delaney On April 11th representatives from the Emery Village BIA, Dukes Heights BIA, the City of Toronto, Metrolinx, Councillor Perruzza’s office along with local freight carriers, who’s rapid transportation flow of goods is of paramount necessity, met at the Julius Banquet Hall for a...