In December 2020, Heritage Planning engaged Common Bond Collective to prepare the Bloor-Yorkville Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment (CHRA) as part of, and coordinated with, the Bloor-Yorkville Secondary Plan Study.
The FINAL Context Statement is now completed.
In response to this final report, the ABC Residents Association (ABCRA), the Greater Yorkville Residents Association (GYRA), and the Bloor East Neighbourhood Association (BENA), representing the area covered by the assessment, commented on the report to the City’s Heritage Preservation staff and Councillor Saxe.
No More Noise has a new website. It’s packed full of information about who they are, what they have accomplished so far, information on specific noise irritants, suggestions about what can be done, and how they are addressing the negative impacts of excessive noise in our cities.
Have a look and let them know how you feel about the way they are telling their story.
It’s difficult to believe that one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in the city would need a food bank or a drop-in program. But it’s true. The Avenue Road Food Bank and the Common Table drop-in program need your support.
Love local with delicious meals at more than 240 restaurants that make Toronto a true food-lover’s destination. With three-course prix fixe menus ranging from cozy favourites to vibrant global dishes, there’s something for every taste and budget.
Tapestry Opera’s Free Underground Concerts is a seven-part series offering the public a diverse range of high-calibre musical performances, all completely free of charge.
First concert is Monday, January 26, 2026, featuring cellist duo Amahl Arulanandam and Bryan Holt. Register for free tickets.
Trade grey skies for bright colours and bold stories on Heritage Toronto’s newest self-guided tour, Big Stories in Little India, which traces the evolution of the Gerrard India Bazaar.
The three levels of government have cooperated to bring the ABC community a holiday treat. A beautifully restored and fully functioning Ramsden Park Skating rink is back in operation after extensive rehabilitation. We understand that the ice will be ready Monday, December 22, and the change rooms soon after, so test it out over the Holidays!
Best wishes from ABCRA for a happy and healthy holiday season!
Two local programs working to end hunger in our community need your help. The Church of the Redeemer Common Table and the Avenue Road Food Bank at the Church of the Messiah rely on your donations to be able to continue their assistance programs to our neighbours. Please DONATE NOW.
The 2020s will be remembered as a historic period of transformative change in Toronto thanks to the forthcoming completion of new transit lines and some of the tallest buildings under construction in all of Canada. But that’s just the bigger picture, and a handful of specific neighbourhoods can expect some big changes in 2024. Here …