Dear Member/Resident of Bedford Park I am very sorry to inform everyone that as a Board we weren't able to coordinate the set-up of the Yard Sale for this coming Saturday. The good news is…
Community Yard Sale
Weekly Market Produce Update
MARKET UPDATEA BIG THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Market last Saturday. The day was absolutely perfect and this Saturday promises the same.Each week through the summer we will provide an update on incoming…
Mayoral Candidates Meeting
Special Invitation for Members FoSTRA-FoNTRA-OCADU Candidates Meeting Thursday, June 1st, 7pm OCADU Auditorium, 100 McCaul St The Federation of North Toronto Residents Associations (FoNTRA) and the Federation of South Toronto Residents Associations (FoSTRA) are inviting…
1882, St. Germain farm included an Old Orchard Grove
Photo of the Alfred H. St. Germain house is courtesy of the Toronto Public Library Digital Archives. The 185-acre farm of former Toronto publisher Alfred St. Germain may have had a Yonge Street address, but…
Upper Avenue Community Market
COMMUNITY MARKET STARTS MAY 20TH PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE KICK OFF TO OUR 2023 COMMUNITY MARKET Market will run each Saturday until October Opening: Saturday May 20, 2023 Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm…
2022 AGM Recap & Comments
Dear Members As mentioned in the previous posts we have pivoted to a more nimble method of communicating using this blog type method. Comments are welcome and can only help to improve the system. There…
Community Improvements
RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS FOR AVENUE ROAD Due to recent development approvals, funds are available for community improvements. The 3 residential associations which abut Avenue Road between Lawrence and Wilson Avenues: BPRO, Upper Avenue Community Association (UACA)…
Update on Bill 23
Dear Neighbour and BPRO Supporter I just wanted to personally reach out and thank you for your continued support. We have heard from several of you that our communications to the broader membership has been…
1873, Bedford Park Hotel – The neighbourhood named after a hotel
Sketch of the Bedford Park Hotel is courtesy of the Toronto Public Library Digital Archives. Baldwin Collection. In 1873, Charles McBride built the most imposing commercial establishment yet seen in the neighbourhood: a substantial two-storey…
1867, Confederation & Bedford Park
Portrait of the Mechanic’s Institute, Church St. Photo is courtesy of the Toronto Public Library Digital Archives. Baldwin Collection. Families in the Bedford Park area grabbing a TTC family pass on Canada Day to head…