Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (PQWCHC) is a community-based, non-profit health organization serving the south-mid-west region of Toronto. It provides a wide range of services, including health and dental care, harm reduction, community initiatives, family doctors, and Indigenous Wellness programs.

On the last Wednesday of every month at 6:00 PM, PQWCHC hosts a Neighbourhood Meeting to introduce community members to the services provided by its Supervised Consumption Services (SCS).

Despite common misconceptions, SCS do not increase drug use or crime, nor do they attract illicit activity to communities. Instead, they save lives, prevent accidental overdoses, and reduce the spread of infectious diseases. While PQWCHC’s SCS is not among the five sites in Toronto facing closure by the provincial government, it anticipates an increase in demand for its services.

If you’d like to learn more, visit the Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre website or attend one of the Monthly Community Meetings.

Presented by West Neighbourhood House, Greenest City Program

 Date: Sunday, March 30
 Time: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
 Location: Parkdale Public Library, 1303 Queen Street West (Basement)

Join us at the Seedy Sunday & Eco Fair 2025 in Parkdale!

 Seed Exchange: Donate, swap, and purchase local seeds from gardeners and seed farmers. Discover unique varieties for your garden!

 Eco Fair: Showcasing our organizations committed to sustainability, zero waste, and green living. Surprises and activities for the whole family!

 Interactive Workshops: Learn about seed sovereignty, enjoy delicious food, and support local food justice initiatives. Perfect for families and kids!

 Admission: Pay-What-You-Can. To register for the event, please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/4t3ymk2a 

What to Expect at Seedy Sunday?–

Buy and trade heirloom and open-pollinated seeds.

• Hands-on gardening tips in workshops and demonstrations.
• Fun eco-activities for kids.
• Connect with other gardeners in your neighbourhood.
• more than 25 Eco exhibitors and vendors from the GTA area.

Organized by the PRA, this FREE event provides artists with practical strategies for making a living from their passion. Attendees will connect with successful Parkdale artists, engage directly with funders, and participate in hands-on portfolio-building sessions, ensuring they leave with actionable steps toward sustainability.

Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025

Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: Parkdale Library – Basement Auditorium

Address: 1303 Queen St. W., Toronto

FREE EVENT – panel, Q&A, breakout tables and networking

Suggested donation if able is $10.

Refreshments provided.

Here’s the link to the Eventbrite page for free ticket reservations: https://aif2.eventbrite.ca

ARTISTS IN FLUX, held in Parkdale this past November, was a grassroots initiative led by the Parkdale Residents Association (PRA) to help artists navigate housing and creative space affordability challenges, build support networks, and foster cultural resilience. 

ARTISTS IN FLUX 2: EMPOWERMENT shifts the focus to action. Organized by the PRA, this free event provides artists with practical strategies for making a living from their passion. Attendees will connect with successful Parkdale artists, engage directly with funders, and participate in hands-on portfolio-building sessions, ensuring they leave with actionable steps toward sustainability.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Parkdale Library – Basement Auditorium
Address: 1303 Queen St. W., Toronto

Here’s the link to the Eventbrite page for free ticket reservations: Eventbrite Link.

The Parkdale Provincial All-Candidates meeting is on Wednesday, February 19th, and is co-hosted by the Parkdale Residents Association (PRA) and Epiphany & St. Mark Church. The event will take place at The Epiphany & St. Mark Church (201 Cowan Ave.). This in-person event will also be live-streamed on the PRA’s Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/ParkdaleResidentsAssociation/

Event Details:

• Doors open to the public: 6:10 PM
• Event start: 6:30 PM
• Event end: 8:00 PM

BAND Gallery’s Black History Walking Tour of Parkdale

Date: Saturday, February 22nd 2025

Time: 2:00 PM (1-hour tour)

Starting Point: Toronto Public Library, Parkdale Branch

As BAND Gallery reintroduces ourselves to the community, we invite you to join us for a Black History Month Walking Tour of Parkdale in partnership with the Parkdale Residents’ Association.

This Anansi-inspired walk explores Parkdale’s fascinating past and presents its connections to Black and Caribbean heritage and how you make a home from home.

Our journey begins at the Parkdale Library, home to the Rita Cox Black and Caribbean Heritage Collection—the largest circulating collection in Canada, with over 16,000 resources celebrating Black and Caribbean stories. From there, we’ll walk through Parkdale, a microcosm of Toronto known for its eclectic charm and immigrant history.

From Dr Anderson Ruffin Abbott to the Weeknd, explore the layers of history that show how the people make Parkdale a hub of resilience, creativity, and cultural exchange.

Please dress warmly—think cosy layers, hats, gloves, and sturdy footwear.

Register! This event is free and open to all. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-history-walking-tour-of-parkdale-tickets-1216705582149

Supported by Canadian Heritage.

Email info@bandgallery.com if you have any questions!

Image courtesy of Toronto Public Library of Rita Cox at Parkdale Branch, 1973

Black Artists Network in Dialogue (BAND) has partnered with the Parkdale Residents Association (PRA)

Whether you’re a community member, a potential partner, or simply curious about their work, you are invited to be part of the solution to the challenges faced by Parkdale’s most vulnerable residents. All are welcome and you can RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/5hnb72bp

Some of the partner agencies you can look forward to learning more about: Working for Change, Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre, Parkdale Food Bank and West Neighbourhood House

Did you miss our November forum ARTISTS IN FLUX: Community, Space, Gentrification? Have no fear, our FORUM SUMMARY is here!

Sign the event’s Petition to Support the Parkdale Arts and Cultural Centre here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfcb…/viewform

A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers, speakers, sponsors, and attendees for a great event!
Follow our social media and newsletter updates for more information on the next ARTISTS IN FLUX event.

Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Parkdale Library – Basement Auditorium
Address: 1303 Queen St. W., Toronto

Here’s the link to the Eventbrite page for free ticket reservations: Eventbrite Link.

Exhibition Place Community Liaison Meeting Enercare Centre, Salon 102 & Zoom November 27, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM. This is the community’s opportunity to meet and discuss what is happening on the 192-acre site (our backyard).

1. LandAcknowledgement

2. WelcomeandIntroductions–DonBoyle
   • Board of Governors Co-Host – Malcolm Bromley
   • Members of the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place
   • Exhibition Place Staff Don Boyle – Chief Executive Officer
     Kelvin Seow – Chief People and Strategy Officer
     Tony Porter – Director, Security & Transportation
     Prashant Bhalja – Director, Capital Works
     Brandon Pickard – Marketing and Communications Manager
     Nigel Fernandes – IT Systems
     Catherine de Nobriga – Tenant and Community Relations Coordinator Debbie Sanderson – Executive Assistant to the CEO
3. FIFA World Cup Planning to date – Alan Jazvac, Sharon Bollenbach
4. Meeting and Event Update – Brandon Pickard
5. Transportation Projects Update – Tony Porter
6. Capital Projects Update – Prashant Bhalja
7. Community Activations Summary for 2024 – Kelvin Seow/Catherine deNobriga
8. Questions – Don Boyle

If you cannot attend the meeting in person, you can join via the Zoom meeting link or dial one of the phone numbers listed in the table below.