Articles Tagged with 'Toronto'

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. ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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....

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 ...

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...