Floral Program

This year's streetscape floral program included 140 decorative iron brackets, hanging baskets and planters filled with colour along on Queen Street. Islington Nurseries have hung baskets containing a beautiful assortment of floral. Maintenance includes watering, weeding and fertilizing.

To join our committee please email parkdlebia@rogers.com.

Globe/Fountain

On June 2, 2007, we celebrated our 2nd annual "Turn it On" event, turning on the fountain of the Globe. The fountain adds a whole new look to the World Peace Monument (the Globe), especially when it is lit up at night. If you haven’t seen the spectacular display, you should check it out after dark.

It as a wonderful and sunny day filled with music, dancing, gymnastic displays and lots of kids activities. Kinds enjoyed the bicycle parade, face painting, poster painting, bubble blowing, and more. The free veggie and chicken hot dogs went fast.

The Parkdale Village Business Improvement Area would like to thank the Youth R Us and all the helpful volunteers.

Thank you for shopping after the event in Parkdale Village

Tthank you for shopping locally.

The Parkdale Village BIA strives to improve business while investing in the community.

Decorative Bike Racks

On June 5th, the Parkdale Village BIA, Parkdale Activity – Recreation Centre (PARC), and the City of Toronto unveiled two decorative bike racks out front of PARC at 1499 Queen St. W. These unique bike racks (one is shaped like a tree and the other a gargoyle) were crafted by Phil Sarazen with the help of members of the PARC Art Group.

Councillor Sylvia Watson, Councillor Adam Giambrone (Chair of the Cycling Committee), and Parkdale-High Park MP Peggy Nash’s assistant Cicely McWilliam all attended this Bike Week event. There will be two more installed this summer along the same stretch of Queen out front of PARC.

TTC Proposal at Roncesvalles and Queen

On June 15th, a group of about 40 people attended a meeting at St. Joseph’s Health Centre to discuss the modifications to the The Queensway and the intersection of King-Queen-Roncesvalles-The Queensway. The vast majority of the crowd was made up of residents from the Sunnyside community. There were about 4 business owners in attendance. The meeting was held to explain the proposed changes and to listen to the concerns of the residential and business communities. All of the business owners had a chance to express their opinions and Councillor Watson, the TTC and the City staff seemed to take these into account and will try to address most of the points raised. The key concern of the businesses is the proposed relocation of the eastbound streetcar platform from its current location on an island on The Queensway to an island in the middle of Queen St W. on the east side of Roncesvalles. This would result in a loss of parking and even the ability to stop and unload deliveries on the section of Queen that has the platform. This would directly affect approximately 7 businesses on the south side. The delivery situation would be further aggravated by the fact that there is now rear lane access for any of those businesses.

The rationale given for the move of the platform was mostly to do with safety. Due to the irregular shape of the intersection, the current platform is set back more than usual from the lights. The TTC believes that by moving the platform to the other side of the intersection, pedestrians will be safer because they’ll be able to use the lights to cross at. The worry of leaving the platform where it is is that the TTC believes people are too tempted to jaywalk to get to the stop rather than using the lights. The City’s new Official Plan is directing the TTC and City planners to make all roads more pedestrian friendly.

Recent Openings:

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Toronto Police Service – Night Directory Information Listing

You will find a Night Directory Information Listing attached. The Toronto Police Service has provided this form so that in the event of an emergency at night, the Police can contact a responsible representative of your business. “Night Listings” are strictly confidential records that are kept by all police stations and are only used in case of an emergency. Simply mail or fax the completed form to your respective Police Division.
Division 11 (Businesses west of Lansdowne Ave) 209 Mavety St., Toronto, ON, M6P 2M1 FAX: 416-808-1102
Division 14 (Businesses east of Lansdowne Ave) 150 Harrison St., Toronto, ON, M6J 2A4 FAX: 416-808-1402

Robbery Prevention

Robbery is a crime that targets both people and businesses. Reduce the risk of personal injury and increase the potential of bringing the culprit(s) to justice.

Visibility

• Ensure that windows are not covered over by signs or merchandise.
• The store cash register should be located so as to allow a clear view for passing motorists, pedestrians and police patrols. In the event of a robbery, a store employee will be able to note the car's description and direction of travel.
• Notify the police if suspicious persons hang around your place of business. Be especially alert at opening and closing times.

Lighting

• The interior, exterior, front and rear of a business premise should be well illuminated to deter potential robbers from hiding in shadows or poorly lit areas.

Video Equipment

• If your business is equipped with a video camera ensure the system is working. Regularly clean and inspect the video equipment and change the video tape every week. Ensure proper camera alignment of the cash register and/or doorway area

Money Handling

• Do not keep large amounts of cash on the premise
• Use a drop safe or night deposit. When making night deposits have someone with you, stagger your delivery times and DO NOT carry money in sight

During a Robbery

• Remain Calm
• Obey the robber's commands
• Do not antagonize the robber
• Consider all firearms to be loaded
• Look at the robbers - notice details to aid you in describing them and their mannerisms. Note age, weight, height, clothing, tattoos or scars
• Take note of the weapon
• Watch the direction the robbers take - if they use a vehicle, try to note the licence plate number

After a Robbery

• Call the police immediately! Dial 9-1-1
• Give your name, telephone number and the address of the hold-up
• Give a description of the suspect(s), direction of travel, and a licence number if a vehicle was used
• Advise whether or not weapons were used
• Protect the crime scene. Keep customers or other employees away from the area of the store where the robbery occurred
• Ask witnesses to wait until the police arrive
• Lock the door until the police arrive
• Do not touch anything
• Save any notes that were used - do not handle it or let others handle it
• Co-operate with the police

Below is a message from the Parkdale Residents Association:

COMMUNITY SAFETY - INFOLINE

When crime occurs on your street, it affects all Parkdale residents. By sharing information with the PRA, you are joining with other residents to make Parkdale a safer place to live and work. The information you provide will be kept in confidence and forwarded on behalf of the PRA to Toronto Police Services. The PRA will then ensure that all legitimate concerns are responded to by city officials in an effective, timely, and responsible manner.

To share information and help reduce crime in Parkdale:

Contact the PRA at

416-533-0044

FOR All EMERGENCIES

Call 911

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