A tribute to Florence Watts
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How residents helped uncover lost Canadian art treasures
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Regal Heights hockey team is fundraising champ
A team from Regal Heights was the top fundraiser at the annual Taylor Cup Pond Hockey Tournament in support of Princess Margaret Hospital. The tournament happened January 24 and 25 at the Bayview Wildwood Resort on Sparrow Lake, just north of Orillia. Team Two raised more money than any of the other 39 teams involved, with a total contribution of $22,926.00. The team is made up of […]
Congratulations to MP Julie Dzerowicz
On October 21st., 2019 there was a federal election for parliament and incumbent MP Julie Dzerowicz secured her second term as Member of Parliament for Davenport riding, in the contest. RHRA Chairman John Keating sent the following letter of congratulations to Julie on behalf of the Regal Heights Residents’ Association
Edward McIlwain Lane
On Wednesday, June 26th at 6 pm, the laneway between Oakwood Ave. and Regal Rd. will be officially named “Edward McIlwain Lane”. Come and join in the recognition of a former well-respected neighbor and friend to all. Everyone is welcome! About Edward McIlwain Edward McIlwain lived at 1380 Davenport for over fifty years. He came […]
Sal Ritacca’s Tree Was Featured in the Toronto Star
Sal Ritacca’s beautiful old oak tree at corner of Glenholme and Regal at the Dick Watts Steps, was featured this weekend in the Toronto Star’s “Tree of the Week” column. The full story can be read HERE.
History of the St. Clair Theatre at Westmount Ave.
The following article is reproduced here with permission from the Historic Toronto blog. The original story and other interesting historical stories can be found by clicking here . . . Toronto’s old movie houses—the St. Clair Theatre (near Dufferin St.) 02OCT The above photo was taken in March of 1921, gazing east along St. Clair […]
Regal Heights Changemakers and the Residents’ Association Featured in a Toronto Star Article
Call it do-it-yourself democracy. In Toronto, Dave Meslin is considered the wizard By SABRINA NANJI Democracy Reporter Thu., Aug. 23, 2018 . If you want to see democracyin action, just follow the yellow, blue and orange road. The path is paved with unsanctioned street art, guerrilla gardens and illegal maple syrup tree taps. At least that’s the […]
RHRA members receive volunteer awards
The Province of Ontario has recognized four long-time members of the Regal Heights Residents’ Association for their work with the group. Members were honoured with the Ontario Volunteer Service Award at a ceremony on April 7 at the beautifully renovated Grand Symes Room. Harry Lay, Peter Norman, Severino Centritto, and Art Dacks were awarded a […]
Regal Heights to get Garrison Creek signs
Regal Heights is about to get four new decorative street signs that recognize the importance Garrison Creek in the community. Councillor Cesar Palacio generously offered to support the project. In the coming months, signs similar to the one shown in the concept drawing will be installed at the following intersections: Rosemount and Lauder Springmount and […]
