Fourth annual Humberlea Christmas Parade Joy and Jingles Light Up Emery Village
- January, 2024
By Sean Delaney
As the twilight hours set in on a beautiful eight-degree Friday evening, some streets of Emery Village sparkled with a festive buzz, marking the much-awaited fourth annual Humberlea Christmas Parade. With its exciting 6 p.m. start from Yorkdale Crescent, the parade weaved a merry ...
Local heroes honoured: Brigette Contento and Michael Verrelli receive coronation pin
- November, 2023
By Sean Delaney
In a recently held ceremony, two of Emery Village’s most dedicated and diligent community members, Brigette Contento and Michael Verrelli, were awarded the coveted Coronation Pin. This honour, bestowed upon them by MPP for York Centre, the Honourable Michael S. Kerzner, recognizes t...
Painted lady butterflies fly
- September, 2023
By Sean Delaney
Saturday, August 19th, was one of the most enjoyable summer weather days. On this beautiful day, with clear skies and a gentle breeze, a community event unfolded, attracting the participation of 100 people who gathered to release painted lady butterflies. Beyond its aesthetics, ...
An Emery Easter celebration
- May, 2022
By Sean Delaney
Saturday, April 16th, was a bright, sunny, and crisp day at Strathburn Park; and the Humberlea community came together as a family. The smiles, the laughter, and joy was felt by all.
Michael Verrelli and Brigette Contento were at their community organizing best, adding another suc...
The hunger need is real
- December, 2020
By Sean Delaney
The Red Bag Food Drive is doing its part to help Emery, and the group is also working to boost awareness to the importance of food banks. The 2020 Red Bag Food Drive is hoping to inspire communities around the city to take part in drives and help reduce food bank shortages.
This...
Hunger is real and you can help
- July, 2020
By Sean Delaney
Among the challenges food banks are experiencing, the COVID pandemic has also created a significant loss of volunteers, which threatens the ability of food banks to remain open.
Michael Verrelli and Brigette Contento have been volunteers at the W.A.E.S (Weston Area Emergency Su...
Emery volunteers giving during pandemic
- May, 2020
By Sean Delaney
Brigette Contento is throwing caution to the wind and opening her home to the items people in need, well, need.
And she's doing it because she simply can't help it.
“I've been in the neighbourhood for 40 years, so I got a little bit of the, are you crazy giving your address ou...