The people of Parkdale-High Park care deeply about the environment. Hear where our federal candidates stand on these pressing issues leading up to the federal election. 

Please join GreenPac, Parkdale High-Park for Climate Action, Green13, Green Parkdale Roncesvalles, Roncy Reduces, Safe Rail Communities, the Junction Residents Association and Neighbourhood Energy Solutions for an all-candidates debate on the environment.

Please register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parkdale-high-park-100-debates-on-the-environment-tickets-168466512875

Candidates:  

Thank you!

The PHP 100 Debates on the Environment Organizing Team

This event is sponsored by Vancity Community Investment Bank

Two public appointments are opening up soon on the Board of Directors of Exhibition Place. Apply by September 15, 2021, at https://secure.toronto.ca/pa/decisionBody/53.do.

Over the past 15 years, the population around Exhibition Place (in Parkdale, Liberty Village, Niagara, Fort York, City Place, Bathurst Quay, Wellington Place) has increased by over 125,000 people. They/we need green space for our physical, mental, and social well-being. The Parkdale Residents Association and the West Side Community Council (13 local RAs) have requested, for the past number of years, local representation on the Board of Exhibition Place from the local catchment area. Sign our petition: https://chng.it/ymqSHxCj

Exhibition Place is an iconic City landmark serving as Canada’s largest entertainment venue, a major convention centre, an urban parkland enjoyed by locals and other Toronto’s residents and visitors and a multi-faceted professional sports destination. Pre-pandemic attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. We believe this 192-acre piece of City-owned land would be better served by having local representation on its Board.

If you live in the area apply to be on the Board of Exhibition Place – https://secure.toronto.ca/pa/decisionBody/53.do.

Councillor Perks and Park Staff held a virtual meeting this past Novmeber to discuss proposed designs for the planned park improvements to Melbourne Avenue Parkette (located near King St W and Dufferin St). Staff shared different design options and gathered community feedback to finalize a design. The following is the final design:

These guided walking tours of the Exhibition Place grounds is led by Bruce Van Dieten, a member of the local community, and will touch on various architectural and historical highlights of the site. Tours will begin at the Princes’ Gates.

July 18: https://www.explace.on.ca/…/exploring-exhibition-place…/

August 15: https://www.explace.on.ca/…/exploring-exhibition-place…/

The reopening of Exhibition Place’s drinking and decorative fountains! see map.

Three portable fountains have been opened today at Bandshell Park. Decorative fountains will be open by Saturday, June 19. It’s hot out so remember to stay hydrated!

Exhibition Place has re-directed resources to support this community request from the Parkdale Residents Association, West Side Community Council and local residents.

Join this free webinar: Tuesday June 1 at 7 PM

Many financial incentives are now available to help pay the up-front costs of a home renovation or a new electric vehicle — and HVRA’s NetZero Committee wants to help you decide what will work best for you.

In this June 1st webinar, Ariana Foyle, an expert in the City’s BetterHomesTO program, will cover:

· How to access government rebates, grants and loans for home improvements

· Subsidies available for purchasing electric vehicles (new and used)

· Q&A to address the specific concerns of audience members

To register for this free webinar, click HERE

(If you can’t attend, a link to the recording will be posted a day or two later at www.harbordvillage.com.)

This webinar is hosted by the Harbord Village Residents’ Association and co-sponsored by the Parkdale Residents Association and by neighbourhood associations across the city.

Growing things on your balcony or in your backyard garden may end up being one of the few guaranteed pleasures during a long 2021 pandemic summer. For both long-time gardeners and new Covid-era hobbyists, D’Loraine Miranda at Toronto Life has curated a fun list of insider tips and shops devoted to backyard/balcony gardens this summer. https://torontolife.com/…/ten-ways-to-up-your…/