We are excited for DCARA to be partnered with WE ARE THE VILLAGERS, a Canadian registered charity providing cultural, artistic, athletic, and educational funding for children in need. WE ARE THE VILLAGERS will be hosting a children’s charity fundraiser dinner in Toronto on January 20th at the premiere Portuguese restaurant Via Norte on College at Dovercourt.… Continue reading Via Norte Toronto Dinner for We Are The Villagers – A Village Night in Portugal
Author: Dovercourt and College Residents Association
The Dovercourt and College Residents Association (DCARA) is made up of engaged neighbours living within the Dovercourt and College area of Toronto. Our catchment area runs from Churchill Avenue in the South, Rusholm Road to the West, Delaware Avenue to the East and Dewson Avenue to the North. We welcome all interested community members to the group.
Ana Bailao Appointed Deputy Mayor!
Congratulations to Councillor Bailao on being appointed as one of Toronto’s deputy mayors by Mayor John Tory. Toronto has four deputy mayors, one for each of the former cities that make up Toronto as we now know it. Councillor Bailao is one of the two Councillors who represent the DCARA catchment area, with Councillor Layton… Continue reading Ana Bailao Appointed Deputy Mayor!
Bike With Mike!
Kids’ Bike Swap Sunday, May 28th Has your child (4- 10yr old) outgrown his or her bike? Come by Christie Pits Park and swap that bike for another and assist CultureLink with their cycling program for immigrants and refugees. Donate your child’s pre-loved outgrown bike and exchange it for another. Bikes which do not find… Continue reading Bike With Mike!
Toronto Clean Up Day – April 23rd
On April 23, thousands of Toronto residents, organizations and community groups and will do their part to keep our city clean and green. DCARA has signed up for our neighbourhood. Meeting Place: at the Toronto West End YMCA – 931 College Street Time: 9:30am Areas: Cleaning our neighbourhood including Bill Cameron Lane, Delaware, Dovercourt and Rusholme south to… Continue reading Toronto Clean Up Day – April 23rd
Register for Our Ward 18 Easter Egg Hunt! – Community Updates, Events and more below
Ana Bailao, City Councillor for Ward 18, is hosting her annual Ward 18 Easter Egg hunt on Saturday April 15, 2017 from 1pm to 3pm at Dufferin Grove Park and hopes you and your family can attend! In addition to hunting for easter eggs and chocolates, there will be face-painting, dancing, arts & crafts and more! In order… Continue reading Register for Our Ward 18 Easter Egg Hunt! – Community Updates, Events and more below
GEOFFREY JAMES – Canadian Photographs
Our very own long-time community member Geoffrey James and Toronto’s first Photographer Laureate is exhibiting at the Stephen Bulger Gallery – 1026 Queen Street West until the 25th with a screening of Museum Hours with Mary Margaret O’Hara – a favourite film of Geoffrey’s – at Noon this Saturday, the 25th (last day of the show).… Continue reading GEOFFREY JAMES – Canadian Photographs
Proposed Development at 871-899 College Street
Proposed Development at 871-899 College Street As you may have heard, there is a proposal to redevelop the property at 871-899 College Street (roughly between Delaware and Concord). The proposed development is a mid-rise building with retail on the ground floor and seven stories of residential above, containing a total of 120 residential units and… Continue reading Proposed Development at 871-899 College Street
Neighbourhood Development Initiatives – Letter From a Member
The following is a letter to the community from Ty Hervieux, a member and board member of DCARA. Hi Everyone, For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Ty Hervieux, I am a local physician, and I am a member of the Dovercourt College Area Residents’ Association. I would like our neighbourhood… Continue reading Neighbourhood Development Initiatives – Letter From a Member
College Street Construction Update #2
College Street Construction Update # 2 http://www.toronto.ca/collegest Below are some updates regarding the construction projects taking place on or near College Street this summer. If you wish to be removed from this mailing list, please reply and indicate your preference in the body of the email. Streetcar Track Reconstruction and Intersection Improvements at College and Lansdowne… Continue reading College Street Construction Update #2
College Street Construction Update
College Street Construction Update http://www.toronto.ca/collegest 1.Streetscape Improvements on College from Shaw St to Havelock St (Construction Notice Attached) From June 27 to November 30,2016 The City of Toronto is improving the streetscape of College Street West between Shaw Street and Havelock Street. This work is required to improve the quality of the sidewalk and street… Continue reading College Street Construction Update
