Oaks Revitalization Association empowering skilled trades

  •  October, 2024
By Sean Delaney In the heart of Toronto, The Oaks Revitalization Association (ORA) is making waves with its commitment to community development and economic empowerment. Founded with the mission to revitalize neighborhoods through mentoring, employment, and skill development, the ORA has become a...

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October thrills in Toronto

  •  October, 2024
By Shannon Delmarco As October unfolds, Toronto bursts into a vibrant showcase of autumn colours and festive excitement, perfect for family outings and embracing the fall spirit. Here’s a carefully curated list of events that offer both fun and the opportunity to make lasting memories: Pedestria...

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Kooy Brothers: Building a stronger community through skilled labour

  •  October, 2024
By Sean Delaney Businesses that go above and beyond in their support for the community are amazing. Kooy Brothers, a well-known name in Emery Village and Toronto, is one of those businesses. Not only have they established themselves as a leading retailer of commercial-grade landscaping and constr...

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Celebrate the holiday long weekend in Toronto

  •  August, 2024
By Shannon Delmarco Entertainment reporter As the August Civic Holiday long weekend approaches, Toronto gears up for a vibrant array of events and activities that promise fun for all ages. Whether you’re a local or visiting the city, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a roundup of t...

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Celebrate Canada Day in Toronto: A guide to events and activities

  •  August, 2024
Canada Day is right around the corner, and Toronto is gearing up to celebrate in style. Whether you’re looking for fireworks, family-friendly activities, or live performances, the city offers a wide array of events to make your July 1st memorable. Fireworks Displays The highlight of Canada Day...

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Free admission to attractions with a TPL card

  •  June, 2024
By Sean Delaney Toronto residents have a fantastic new opportunity to explore some of the city’s top attractions for free with a Toronto Public Library (TPL) card. The TPL has partnered with various cultural and arts venues across the city to offer free admission through their TPL map program. ...

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Toronto schools celebrate Earth Day

  •  April, 2024
For Earth Day on April 22, Toronto schools are encouraged to participate in the Clean Toronto Together initiative by conducting 20-minute cleanups in schoolyards or nearby parks. This effort emphasizes environmental stewardship among students and is open to all educational institutions in Toronto, t...

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Embracing Equity: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024 in Emery Village

  •  March, 2024
By Shannon Delmarco As we approach International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, 2024, it’s a meaningful opportunity for us in Emery Village and Toronto to celebrate and recognize the remarkable contributions of women in our society. This year, Toronto embraces the theme #EmbraceEquity, spotlightin...

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Spring Break 2024 in Toronto: A comprehensive guide to family fun and activities

  •  March, 2024
By Staff Writer As Toronto thaws from the chill of winter, the city bursts into the vibrant life of spring, offering many activities to engage its residents and visitors alike during Spring Break 2024. The City of Toronto, through its comprehensive and user-friendly website, www.toronto.ca, ser...

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LRT and new community centre on Perruzza’s 2024 radar

  •  January, 2024
By Sean Delaney For Toronto Councillor Anthony Perruzza, it’s been a whirlwind year. “With the unexpected and surprise resignation of Mayor Tory earlier in the year, that threw the city into a mayoral election, and when that happens, everything is kind of at a standstill.” Perruzza said there ...

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Toronto to ring in 2024 with spectacular New Year’s Eve

  •  January, 2024
Toronto is set to welcome 2024 with a dazzling display of fireworks at midnight, visible from various points along the city’s downtown waterfront. This year’s New Year’s Eve celebration promises to be a memorable event filled with excitement and festive activities. Residents and visitors can enjoy ...

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Protecting yourself from West Nile Disease

  •  August, 2023
Protecting yourself from West Nile Disease BY Shelly Harris BScN CCRN Rn-C Has anybody noticed that the mosquito population has grown intolerably in the past few weeks? And the risk of catching West Nile Disease for residents in many parts of the world, including Toronto, is low, but not zero. ...

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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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Hate to say it but snow is coming soon

  •  December, 2022
By Sean Delaney We live in Toronto, and therefore, we are not always sure what the winter weather will throw at us. While we may have many days of snow-free roads, we also know that mother nature can unleash the beast and blanket us with a copious amount of snow and sleet, creating slippery and i...

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Alton Windows & Doors - 50 years of service and innovation

  •  November, 2022
By Sean Delaney Alton Windows & Doors has a proven track record of experience with both commercial and residential window manufacturing and installation. As a manufacturer of windows for more than 50 years, they can custom-make windows designed to fit any project’s needs and budget. Each Alto...

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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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Toronto to host World Cup 2026 games

  •  July, 2022
By Sean Delaney The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) named Toronto as one of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Cities. During a special viewing event in Toronto, Mayor John Tory alongside partners and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), celebrated the announcement an...

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A cut above the rest

  •  July, 2022
Al Miley & Associates has offered professional arborist services since 1974. And Miley has the experience to know just what your tree will need. His number one business is the care and maintenance of trees. “We will go out and evaluate a property, especially for new homeowners and younger home...

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Places to park your worries and cares

  •  July, 2022
By Sean Delaney Toronto is adored by residents and tourists for its . In Emery, we are incredibly fortunate to be home to some of Toronto’s best outdoor park settings. For example, our own... Gracedale Park This park allows visitors to relax for a while and have fun. Many use it to gather...

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National Indigenous Peoples Month

  •  June, 2022
By Sean Delaney In June, Mayor of Toronto, John Tory, proclaimed June as National Indigenous Peoples Month. National Indigenous Peoples Month is a time to learn, reflect, and celebrate the diversity of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit across Tkaronto and all of Turtle Island. It reminds us to con...

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Emery’s Marian Shrine of Gratitude is a special place to visit

  •  June, 2022
By Sean Delaney The Marian Shrine of Gratitude may not be known to many in Toronto. Still, the striking shrine is hidden at the end of a secluded path behind the Carmine Stefano Community Centre. In all it’s beautiful glory, the shrine features a statue of Mother Mary beneath a more prominent statu...

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Toronto to be first MICHELIN Guide destination in Canada

  •  June, 2022
Recently representatives from MICHELIN Guide visited Toronto to announce that the city would become the first MICHELIN Guide destination in Canada and the sixth in North America. Mayor John Tory was joined by representatives from MICHELIN, Destination Toronto, Destination Ontario and Destination Ca...

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To mask, or not to mask? For a business, what does reopening mean?

  •  April, 2022
By Sean Delaney Toronto is now in the Roadmap Exit Step of the Province’s Roadmap to Reopen, and for many small business owners, as well as large corporations, there remains some confusion on just what this means. Thankfully, the City of Toronto has made several resources available to busine...

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Publisher’s comment - February 2022

  •  March, 2022
Fortunately, in Toronto, we are beginning to see the numbers of COVID-19 cases drop after months of painful increases and extremely high case counts. Recently, it’s been more challenging to figure out the exact number of new daily infections due to the lack of asymptomatic and symptomatic testing gu...

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Noooobody! ......compared to Mel Lastman Toronto Mayor, businessman, father, lost at 88 years of age

  •  February, 2022
By Sean Delaney Mel Lastman has died at the age of 88. “The best part about him was what you saw was what you got. There were no two or three different sides, whether it was him as a politician, a businessman or a father, he was just genuinely a great, great man,” said Mel’s son Blayne Lastm...

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Kara loves TO

  •  December, 2021
By Sean Delaney Thank you to Kara for taking the time to submit such a fantastic photo for our ShowLoveTO contest. Kara won a gift certificate to her local restaurant of choice, and she chose Emery’s very own Pannino Cappuccino on Weston Rd. ShowLoveTO is a current initiative that encourages resid...

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Financial relief: A new property tax subclass for small businesses

  •  December, 2021
By Jessica Pointon Assistant to City Councillor Anthony Perruzza COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented impacts on many companies and stores, especially small businesses. On November 9, 2021, City Council approved a 15 percent reduction in the property tax rate for small businesses through a new p...

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Employment areas on City of Toronto council radar

  •  November, 2021
By Al Ruggero In October, Toronto’s Planning and Housing Committee met to deliberate Planning Staff’s proposal to narrow permitted uses in the City’s Employment Areas. Phase 1 advances the process of Zoning Conformity. Zoning Conformity for Employment Areas (under OPA 231) started in 2013 and refle...

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Welcome back, Toronto!

  •  October, 2021
By Sean Delaney This is our moment to show love to the places, spaces, businesses, and people that make Toronto such a vibrant, dynamic and diverse city. Recently, Mayor John Tory and Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson, Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee, in association with f...

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Neighbourhood Stroll- Explore Humber Summit

  •  October, 2021
Now is the time for residents to experience all that tourists have been raving about for years. Discover shops, stops, places and spaces on city main streets. Stay curious, Toronto. This expansive neighbourhood at the north edge of the city stretches from the Humber River to Highway 400. The river ...

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Vaccine aftercare

  •  June, 2021
You’ve gotten your jab in the arm, so what can you expect? now? By Sean Delaney The battle against the COVID-19 pandemic is ramping up, and vaccine availability continues to expand in Toronto, and the rest of Canada. With many of us now taking the first available appointment in an attempt to...

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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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Councillor's Corner - Jan 2021

  •  February, 2021
Dear Resident, COVID-19 infection rates are on the rise more than ever before. With the current stay-at-home order in place, we need to try our best to prevent exposure by staying home as much as possible. We should only be socializing with those we live with and making essential supply trips when ...

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A year to remember

  •  January, 2021
By Sean Delaney It’s likely going to be a year that is talked about for many years to come. 2020. And according to Toronto City Councillor Anthony Perruzza, he could tell 2020 was going to be memorable - whether in a good or a bad way - almost as soon as the calendar turned. “The challenges star...

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