Junction Residents Association

FYI.... Parkdale High Park MPP, Bhutila Karpoche, is hosting Town Hall on the environment. If you are interested in learning more, please see details below: "Join us for a virtual town hall on Thursday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m. to learn more about the Ontario NDP's Green New Democratic Deal, the boldest climate action plan this province has ever seen. ... Please RSVP today and submit your questions ahead of the 22nd." DATE: Thursday, April 22, 2021 TIME: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. REGISTER: https://www.bhutila.ca/april22

The area known today as 'The Junction' was once a separate municipality that prospered - or not - for twenty years before being amalgamated into the City of Tor...onto in 1909. Originally a small corner of rural York Township, the area's fortunes changed dramatically in the 1880s when it became the junction of two CPR rail lines. The CPR named its local station 'West Toronto Junction.' In 1886, the CPR offered to relocate its main railway shops from Parkdale to West Toronto Junction, provided that it was exempted from local taxes and given free water. The prospect of significant local employment led to incorporation of the Village of West Toronto Junction on January 1, 1888. The Village boundaries included most of the areas south of the CPR tracks, east of Runnymede and north of Bloor. The Village of West Toronto Junction immediately contracted to build expensive waterworks to pump water from Lake Ontario and distribute it to local homes and businesses. Property developers sold lots, built commercial buildings and attracted businesses and industries to set up in the Village. A year later, the hamlets of Carlton and Davenport, around Davenport Road, Old Weston Road and St. Clair, were combined into the Town of West Toronto Junction. The third map shows approximate boundaries of the Town of West Toronto Junction in 1890. In 1891, the Town Council renamed the municipality as the Town of West Toronto. By 1894, the boom was over and a deep recession was underway. Property values plunged, taxes were unpaid and bondholders forced a tax sale of almost a quarter of the land within the town boundaries. Recovery began around 1900 as several industries located in the town, including establishment of the Union Stock Yards adjacent to the CPR rail yards. However, the municipality was unable to finance sewer construction or paving of the muddy streets and popular sentiment favored amalgamation into Toronto. In 1908, the municipality was renamed as the City of West Toronto. By then, the City boundaries included much of what is known today as Bloor West Village - west of Runnymede, north of Bloor, east of Jane and south of Annette - and including the former Kennedy estate east of Runnymede. The first and second maps show the boundaries of the City of West Toronto as annexed by the City of Toronto on May 1, 1909. It's no wonder it can be confusing to define what we mean by 'the Junction.' Richard Lundeen Vice President West Toronto Junction Historical Society

Join the JRA! Become a JRA member and join us in making 2 great communities even better! We are the Junction Residents Association (JRA), a group of volunteers who live in and love this neighbourhood. Please see photo in post for JRA catchment area (note: we also have a Friend of the JRA membership for those living outside of our boundaries who would like to join our efforts).... Our purpose is to make the Junction an even greater place to live by uniting our skills and passions to improve our community. Together, we want to plan community events, and join our voices to help shape our neighbourhood, support local businesses, drive environmental stewardship and so much more. There are a number of ways to get involved! -Sign yourself and your family up for a membership* BONUS! The kind folks at the West End Phoenix have offered our members a 15% discount on their newspaper subscription! Discount will be available until April 30, 2021. To learn more about this gem of a local paper, please visit https://www.westendphoenix.com/ -Attend a meeting and lend your voice -Join one of our committees -Apply for a board position -Lend your skills and talents where/when you can We hope to make the Junction an even more vibrant, inclusive, and liveable neighbourhood and we would love for you to work with us! Visit our website to learn more and get in touch with us: https://www.torontojra.com/ *Membership cost is a sliding scale to be as inclusive to all residents as possible. -

Google Reviews are a key indicator for customers no matter what size your business is. When it comes to searching for a new product or service, it’s no surprise... that most people head to Google first. Consumers rely on Google to help them find local businesses and services and also use it to determine if a company is trustworthy. Local search results put a heavy emphasis on Google Reviews, which also impacts your SEO ranking. Reminder: a Google Review also counts as an entry to our #ShopTheJunction contest! www.shopthejunction2win.com Check out some of our latest reviews worth repeating. #JunctionTO #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #Reviews #GoogleReviews

Cherry blossom season is set to arrive early this year, according to Sakura Steve. "Fully round buds with pink coloured tips" is what he saw on his walk of April 6th. .

We have a new and wonderful store that just opened up! It’s between Medland and Pacific on Dundas! Hi Neighbours! I wanted to introduce myself. I'm Aviva, owner of Healthy Moms. I just opened my first brick and mortar store, Healthy Moms Market at 2953 Dundas Street West, 2 days ago. I know...great timing! The store has a variety of healthy/natural/sustainable products including nutritional supplements specifically for moms and kids (I'm a nutritionist), healthy snacks, co...ffee/tea, natural cleaning/laundry products and personal care items including shampoo/conditioner/soap/sunscreen, sustainable toys for babies/kids and more! I've partnered with local mom/makeup artist/green beauty expert, Maria Velve, who has curated an extensive green beauty section featuring some amazing Canadian natural skincare and makeup brands. If you are looking for any of the above mentioned items, please consider shopping with us. You can check out what we offer online at www.healthymomsmarket.ca. During the lockdown, we are taking online orders for curbside pickup but you can also simply pop your head in, tell us what you need, and we'll gather all the items and have it ready for you in minutes. We are leaving the door open and created a little temporary nook at the front door for taking orders/payments so please stop by to say hello. Can't wait to meet you!

He was last seen in the Junction area! https://scontent.fyto1-2.fna.fbcdn.net//170316890_29457207

An Important Message Related to the Runnymede Health Centre Expansion - https://mailchi.mp//an-important-message-related-to-the-ru

**Opportunity to learn more on how we can address single use plastics** Helping Toronto ditch single use plastics "Councillor Gord Perks and Parkdale High-Park for Climate Action present a Ward 4 virtual town hall and discussion - April 20, 6:30-8:00pm.... Description: We all have a responsibility to help reduce the single-use plastics that are damaging our world. Join us for a conversation about what our local governments, businesses and individuals can do to play their part. Panelists for the event will include Councillor Gord Perks, experts from Roncy Reduces, the Toronto Environmental Alliance, Canary and Fox and InWit along with members of the Parkdale High-Park community. Please register for this important town hall using the following link: https://bit.ly/3fLf0jP Hope to see your there!"***

Great news! Generous JRA community members donated, collected and dropped off over 250 bags of food. This food will help provide more than 2,500 meals for neighbours in the Junction and across the city. A big thank you to everyone in #JunctionTO who donated food and volunteered to help #DailyBreadTO #fightinghunger

1 day left to upload your receipts online to WIN this week's cash prize! Reminder: we are accepting receipts dated from March 29 - April 04, 2021. *TO ENTER* 1. Support Junction businesses by shopping or writing a Google review. 2. Save receipts of $25 or more (includes tax) or screenshots of your Google reviews.... 3. Upload photos of all receipts or reviews weekly to www.ShopTheJunction2Win.com. Contest resets every Sunday at midnight, winner will be drawn every Monday. And remember that digital receipts from online shopping or delivery are eligible. The more you shop, the better your chances! #JunctionTO #ShopTheJunction #SupportLocal #ShopLocal

Rain Barrel fundraiser in support of @green13toronto!

Another opportunity to donate food to help community members in need. Windermere United Church is accepting non-perishable food items this Saturday. "THIS SATURDAY, help us meet the need of the community by bringing in non-perishable food items to the Easter Food Drive! We have several young families with newborns in need so Baby items (diapers, wipes, baby food, baby formula, diaper cream, etc) are very much appreciated as well. Our volunteers will be taking in donations at our Mayfield Ave side door from 10am-4pm. Thank You and Happy Easter "