Bloor West Village Residents Association

The BWVRA invites you to attend a panel discussion on the state of the Bloor West Village commercial strip, and its prospects for the coming years. The panelists include BIA representatives Alex Ling and Paul McInerney, Royal Lepage commercial real estate broker Jim Turnbull, and a representative of Toronto Police Division 11.

The “Village” is the lifeblood of our neighbourhood. It has long been the envy of the City, but faces challenges and opportunities in the coming years. Come hear the panel, raise your concerns, ask your questions and share your ideas.

When? Wednesday, April 29th, 7:30pm, Runnymede United Church (432 Runnymede Road).

The meeting will be preceded by the BWVRA’s AGM. A slate of officers will be presented and residents will be invited to put their names forward to join the executive. It’s an ideal time to renew your membership or to sign up for the first time. We count on your support!

The URSULA FRANKLIN ACADEMY is holding its third annual Spring Gala on May 5, at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.). Friends and neighbours are invited to a lively evening of student and professional acts, including stories, music and dance. MC this year is famously funny Stuart McLean from CBC Radio’s The Vinyl Café. Events include silent auction, door prizes and refreshments.

Funds raised from ticket sales will go towards the Community Building Fund including landscaping and greening of the UFA grounds at 146 Glendonwynne Rd (Western Tech High Shool).

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Ursula Franklin Academy at 146 Glendonwynne Rd.: Students – $5; Adults – $20; Family Pack (for up to 5 people) – $40 ph: 416 393 0430.

PROVINCIAL SEAT BELT CAMPAIGN

The Provincial Seat Belt Campaign, with the full support of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, is a combined public awareness and enforcement campaign that is aimed at getting more drivers and passengers to buckle up. Using seat belts is the single most effective way to reduce vehicle related injuries and fatalities.

The spring campaign will run from Wednesday 2009 April 15 until Sunday 2009 April 26. It is estimated that for every 1% increase in seatbelt use, 5 lives are saved in Ontario every year.

The spring seat belt campaign will focus on drivers who fail to properly secure their children safely. Child Safety Seat clinics have continually shown that 80 percent of car seats are installed or used incorrectly.

11 Division will be hosting an infant/child car seat inspection clinic on Monday 27 April 2009 between 8:30AM and 12:30PM in the Walmart parking lot located at 2525 St. Clair Avenue West (St. Clair Avenue West and Runnymede Road). No appointment is necessary – first come first served.