Local News & Events
HPRA Annual General Meeting
- June 14th
Drop by your next HPRA monthly meeting and introduce yourself, propose an initiative, voice your concern, or praise a fellow resident or local business during the Residents' Roundtable.
Drop by your next HPRA monthly meeting and introduce yourself, propose an initiative, voice your concern, or praise a fellow resident or local business during the Residents' Roundtable.
Development on Roncesvalles
Will the newly-admirable Roncesvalles Avenue we know and love today exist in ten years? Or will the City facilitate a future wind tunnel of six storey buildings along the west side of Roncesvalles?
Will the newly-admirable Roncesvalles Avenue we know and love today exist in ten years? Or will the City facilitate a future wind tunnel of six storey buildings along the west side of Roncesvalles?
Development Proposal at
1844 Bloor Street
Daniels Corporation is proposing to build a 14-storey condominium building with 378 units in the block between Pacific Avenue and Oakmount Road along Bloor Street West. A building design that the majority in the community do not agree with.
Daniels Corporation is proposing to build a 14-storey condominium building with 378 units in the block between Pacific Avenue and Oakmount Road along Bloor Street West. A building design that the majority in the community do not agree with.
Jamie Bell Adventure
Playground Rebuild
Originally built as a community-led initiative in 1998, the primary feature of the Jamie
Bell Adventure Playground was destroyed by fire in March. Over 20 organizations from Landscape Ontario offered to help rebuild the playground but were declined by the City.
Originally built as a community-led initiative in 1998, the primary feature of the Jamie
Bell Adventure Playground was destroyed by fire in March. Over 20 organizations from Landscape Ontario offered to help rebuild the playground but were declined by the City.
Understanding the City of
Toronto Budget
Most citizens just want City politicians to cut the ideological claptrap, and share some facts. A useful 2012 City Budget Q & A exists.
Most citizens just want City politicians to cut the ideological claptrap, and share some facts. A useful 2012 City Budget Q & A exists.
Howard Park Condo
Development
Though not in our catchment, neighbours east of Roncesvalles have expressed concerns about a development application for lands on Howard Park Avenue between Roncesvalles and Dundas West.
Though not in our catchment, neighbours east of Roncesvalles have expressed concerns about a development application for lands on Howard Park Avenue between Roncesvalles and Dundas West.
Deputation at City of
Toronto
Our very own HPRA Chair, Jeff Derksen, delivered a deputation regarding recommended service cuts to the City of Toronto's Executive Committee on Monday, September 19th.
Our very own HPRA Chair, Jeff Derksen, delivered a deputation regarding recommended service cuts to the City of Toronto's Executive Committee on Monday, September 19th.
High Park Residents' Association (HPRA)
Doors Open Toronto in High Park
The HPRA encouraged residents to take part in one of the City's most intriguing programs - an opportunity to take a peek inside public and private buildings not otherwise open to the public. In 2011, there were a variety of interesting sites to visit in our neighbourhood.
LAUGHology
The HPRA was proud to present the 'screamingly funny' evening of fun LAUGHology at our own Revue Cinema on November 26th. Proceeds went to fund the final phase of the Howard Public Schoolground Rejuvenation
Roncesvalles Centennial Photo Exhibit
Together with other residents' associations and local partners, the High Park Residents' Association helped bring the Roncesvalles Centennial Photo Exhibit to the High Park Library from November 12 to December 15, 2010.
2010 Toronto Municipal Election Debates
The High Park Residents' Association, in conjunction with other Ward 14 residents' associations, presented three Ward 14 councillor debates (on September 14, September 28 and October 12), as well as a mayoralty debate on October 4.
A recording of the October 4th mayoralty debate is available to download:
Ward 14 October 4th Mayoralty Debate
