Articles Tagged with 'Joseph Bannon Park'

By Staff Writer The Emery Village community came together for a wonderful afternoon of skating at the local Joseph Bannon Park on Sunday, January 7th. This year marked the second annual Community Skating event hosted by Humber River- Black Creek MPP Tom Rakocevic and Staff, a gathering that is quic...

By Sean Delaney Emery’s Joseph Bannon Park was a scene of solemn remembrance on Friday, Nov. 11th. A gathering of residents, politicians, and uniformed officers paid tribute to the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers, both past and present. The essence of Remembrance Day lies not only in honouri...

Emery Village BIA Executive Director’s message Thank you to all those who attended our Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11th, 2023, at Joseph Bannon Park. It is wonderful to see that with each passing year, our community takes the time to show its gratitude and respect to all the brave ...

Emery Village BIA Executive Director’s message With November soon approaching this gives us an opportunity to reflect and show our gratitude for the sacrifices of all the brave men and women who were away from their families and fought in the wars for our freedom and to serve our country. We must...

By Sean Delaney On the idyllic afternoon of August 19th radiant sun set the stage for a highly anticipated community events, the annual Movie-in-the-Park at Joseph Bannon Park. This year’s event also saw the Emery Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) celebrate its 20th anniversary, making th...

By Sean Delaney What’s better than a wintertime skate? Or outdoor wintertime skating with family and friends and host MPP Tom Rakocevic? Rakocevic and staff were on hand to welcome residents to the community skating party on January 8th at our own Joseph Bannon Park. It was an excellent opportu...

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...

This Remembrance Day, Emery Village BIA will carry on our tradition of hosting a gathering and wreath laying ceremony in honour of our fallen soldiers and veterans, and in memory of Joseph Bannon. The ceremony will be held at Joseph Bannon Park - 65 Mary Chapman Boulevard – on Friday, November 11, 2...

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...

To honour and remember Emery Village Remembrance Day 2021 By Sean Delaney Crowds gathered at Emery’s Joseph Bannon Park Thursday, November 11, to observe, honour, and remember Canada’s fallen veterans along with those who continue to serve us today. The acknowledgment that all Canadians pay to ou...

By Sean Delaney Two years in the making and it was worth the wait. What a day and what an incredible community we are so fortunate to be a part of. Together with the love and care from our community and the passion and perseverance we both share to keep unity within our neighbourhood, Strathburn...

By Sean Delaney On November 11th, Emery Village once again saw Remembrance Day ceremonies at Joseph Bannon Park. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing pandemic, there was no formal invitation to area residents to join in due to recommendations from the City of Toronto’s Public Health Unit. Instead,...

Remembering those who served The upcoming month of November gives us an opportunity to show our gratitude for the sacrifice of the brave men and women who fought in wars for our freedom. This year we want to honour all the veterans from our Emery community who have served for Canada both in peac...

We the north! What an exciting moment for Toronto and having our beloved Raptors win an historic NBA Championship. Congratulations to the team, we are so proud. Here at the Emery BIA we always strive to get notices on events out to our community in different ways, through social media and our new...

“Spring is a time of plans and projects,” -- LEO TOLSTOY A surprising quote from one of history’s greatest authors, the message encapsulates for us at the Emery Village BIA the launch of of our busy outdoor season that extends to the fall. Spring is also the time for nature to begin anew. ...

Joseph Bannon Park is dedicated to the memory of one of Emery Village’s greatest community champions. Born in Scotland in 1919, Joseph Bannon enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force and in 1944 was part of the invading Canadian Forces that landed at Juno Beach on D-Day. His name and military ...

By Sean Delaney The Emery Village BIA’s “Movie in the Park” has become a perennial summer tradition in Emery Village. A rite of passage, if you will, as the event takes place on the night of the last day of school. Gaining considerable momentum from last year, more than 700 people attended...

By Sean Delaney The wintery icy skating rink located at Joseph Bannon Park is an ideal location for some outdoor wintertime recreation. The park is in the south-east of the community at Sheppard and Weston Rd, in the south end of a large park. The outdoor ice rink is surfaced and flooded eve...

By Sean Delaney On Nov. 11, an attentive group of Emery residents tolerated a brisk autumn day in order to pay tribute to fallen soldiers of the past. The gathering took place in Joseph Bannon Park. The space faces a splendid statue of soldier Joseph Bannon. The Emery BIA put up a sizeable te...

Humberlea’s fighting community champion By Tim Lambrinos Every year, Nov.11 is a day that symbolizes Remembrance Day in Canada. The day allows an opportunity for everyone to give tribute to our fallen soldiers of the past. We can reflect upon the enormous loss of lives and those who sacrificed...

The upcoming month of November symbolizes gratitude for and the sacrifice of those who fought in wars for our freedom. Please join us at Joseph Bannon Park to pay our respects to our veterans at the annual Remembrance Day service on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. It is located at 65 Mary Chapman...

Summer has officially arrived and Emery presented the community with another successful Movie in the Park in July featuring the movie “Sing” at Joseph Bannon Park. After an eight-minute hurricane, a storm that came out of nowhere, all equipment was put back up, tested and ready to go. Even with t...

School is coming to a close and the hot summer weather is slowly showing its scorching ways. When the weather is hot visit Joseph Bannon Park where kids and adults alike can take advantage of the splash pad. Located at 65 Mary Chapman Blvd. conveniently nestled in a safe environment, keeping cool i...

By Sean Delaney Nov. 11, 2016 Once again, residents gathered at Joseph Bannon Park in Emery Village to pay their respects and honour all of our fallen soldiers. Ward 7 councillor Giorgio Mammoliti, Executive Director of the Emery Village BIA Sandra Farina and the North Islington Italian Seni...

Can you smell summer in the air? The sun is still out later in the evenings, birds are building their nests and the end of the school year is fast approaching. It’s that time of year again when Emery Village introduces events and activities to our community. Please join us for our annual Mo...

Welcome to the year 2016! Many of us began with resolutions to create goals toward a healthier life and work balance. Prioritizing for yourself and your family are important objectives that may include activities that get everyone outdoors. In Toronto, one of the great Canadian pasttimes involve...

BY SEAN DELANEY November 11, 2015 Members of the community gathered at Joseph Bannon Park in Emery to pay respect to, and honour, all of our fallen soldiers. With many local seniors groups – including the North Islington Seniors Club – and community members present, Councillor Mammoliti re...

We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of those thousands of Canadian lives will be meaningless. They died for us, for their homes and families and friends, for a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they believed in; they died for Canada. The meaning of their sacrifice re...

Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my! All these animals (balloon, of course) showed up at our first Movie in the Park night on June 27th at Joseph Bannon Park. Over 600 community members and residents came out to enjoy a movie under the stars with their fellow friends and family. This year we ...

This winter we have experienced cold winds, blizzard storms and massive amounts of freezing rain and ice. It is no wonder why we are all counting down the days until the first day of spring. I know I always get an extra beat in my step when the weather starts to change from the blistering ...

On March 4th, St. Simon Catholic School elementary students came to skate at Joseph Bannon Park for a fun filled and mildly chilly afternoon. The students had a ball in the snow, drinking over 300 cups of hot chocolate and playing on the playground. A big thank you to all of the teachers and volunt...

Pro Hockey Players of Emery Village BY TIM LAMBRINOS Emery Village is known as a perfect place for winter recreation and outdoor sports. Whether children tobogganing on the many steep hills that embank the Humber River or having gatherings of some impromptu skating on frozen Crang’s Pond, the...

November 11th marks Remembrance Day. I had the honour of participating in a small ceremony at Joseph Bannon Park just south of Sheppard off of Weston Rd. Taking a brief moment to remember and honour Canada’s veterans is about more than just wearing a poppy on your lapel. It’s about bringing th...