The Hillcrest Village Communications Team would like to feature Hillcrest Village businesses on our website and social media pages to over 1000 followers and 200 monthly website users between January 2026 and December 2026! Please complete this brief form to participate. Hillcrest Village Spotlight on St.Clair form

Please join us for our Virtual Board Meetings on the second Wednesday (unless specified) of every month at 11am. Wednesday, January 14 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82402900476 Wednesday, February 11 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82402900476   Wednesday, March 25 ( replacement meeting) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83015314673 Wednesday , April 8 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82402900476   Wednesday, May 13th https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82402900476   Wednesday, June 10 https://us02web.zoo

April 2026 Update This this e-mail is an update for CaféTO curb lane café  program participants and BIAs..  This update provides useful information about the CaféTO program, including necessary information for your permit. Please take the time and read carefully. Key Timeline + Updates We’re working toward having cafés ready for the Victoria Day long weekend —and you can help avoid delays by submitting your documents early.   Here’s what to expect:   City staff are in the fin

The Hillcrest Village BIA is pleased to announce that the Capital Cost Share Accessibility Project at 803–815 St. Clair Avenue West is now underway. The project has commenced on schedule, beginning with the removal of existing railings, which are set to be reinstalled later this spring, weather permitting. Crews are carefully demolishing the existing cement planters one at a time, using protective measures to minimize dust and disruption. We’re happy to report that the work s

St. Paul's Safety Town Hall April 7th 6 PM St. Paul’s Safety Townhall will take place on April 7 th , 6 PM – 7:30 PM at Yonge & Eglinton. At the event, constituents will have the opportunity to interact with MP Leslie Church and Police representatives from both 13 and 53 Divisions. We want to share some information about recent federal actions that can help shape the conversation. This year our federal government has introduced several bills that will make major changes to th

Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) Small Business Office (EDC) has launched a grant to advance community and inclusive economic development. Applications are now being accepted for the Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) until April 23 . This program provides up to $300,000  in funding for not‑for‑profit organizations and Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)  to deliver or expand community‑driven projects that strengthen local economies and build community wealth

Application Requirements: Valid photo identification Provincial Business Name Registration or Franchise Agreement Declaration Site Plan or Survey of location Letter of Authorization from Property Owner (must be dated within 30 days of application submission) If your business is located within a BIA, a Letter of Authorization (must be dated within 30 days of application submission) from the BIA is required, contact information can be found on the BIA List . Photo of sign (phot

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Toronto Community Activation Toolkit 2.0 The City of Toronto has updated the Community Activation Toolkit with new resources. Planning an event, promotion, or community activity during FIFA World Cup 2026™? The toolkit offers simple guidance on what you can and can’t do, plus ideas to help you activate responsibly and confidently. Summer 2026 Co-op Marketing Program Information Session The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will bring increased attention to Toronto. Ou

TTC Celebrates Black History Month This year, the TTC is celebrating seven Black community leaders and changemakers, historic places and movements that have shaped Toronto’s history and identity across justice, the arts, and immigration: Weyni Mengesha, Little Jamaica, Wendy Jones of Pan Fantasy, First Baptist Church, Dudley Laws, Contrast newspaper, and the 1955-1967 West Indian Domestic Scheme. For more information on how TTC is marking the 30th anniversary of Black History

Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the City of Toronto will be constructing the public realm in front of 803 to 815 St Clair Avenue West. Proposed work to include enlarged planting area, accessible access, convenience stairs and a bench. Once constructed, the streetscape improvement will be maintained by Hillcrest Village BIA Download the notice below:

The post-holiday power play: 5 shopper insights for boosting your ‘Q5’ sales   As the holiday lights come down, it’s tempting for marketers to power off their campaigns and shift focus to the new year. But the data shows this is a costly mistake. The period from December 26 to mid-January, often called “Q5,” isn’t a cool down. It’s a distinct shopping season, when shoppers are more decisive, engaged, and ready to spend than at almost any other time of the year. If you’re wind

Drive your business forward with Save on Energy incentives of up to $3,000 for eligible lighting equipment and up to $2,500 for eligible non-lighting equipment. The Save on Energy Small Business Program is designed to help small businesses across Ontario make equipment improvements to reduce their energy consumption, at no cost to their business. Leveraging the success of the former Small Business Lighting program, this new and improved program offers small businesses direct-

he Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) is committed to supporting Black entrepreneurs and the organizations that help them grow their businesses.   The Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund is now open in southern Ontario. Originally launched in 2021, the BEP Ecosystem Fund aims to strengthen Black-led not-for-profit organizations across Canada that provide essential business advisory services to Black entrepreneurs.   The G

The City of Toronto is pleased to invite you to a free Trade Diversification Webinar Series , running from  September to November 2025 ....

The City of Toronto’s FIFA World Cup 26™ Toronto Community Activation Toolkit is now available The City of Toronto has released the first...

In This E-Newsletter: Toronto to Intervene at Supreme Court to Protect Ontario Place and Defend our Democratic Rights Replacing the Broken and Overflowing Garbage Bins on Our Streets Creating Ontario’s First Burn Care Centre and Firefighter’s Museum Reminder: Tenant Townhall at Yonge and Eglinton Stay Connected: Join Our WhatsApp Group My family and I wish our Jewish community a happy Passover. May your Seder tables be filled with the love of tradition, learning, and the warm

We've been made aware of a fraudulent email being sent from BIAHillcrest@gmail.com — this is NOT a legitimate BIA email.

Please see the documents below for the Draft Minutes of our previous meeting and the Draft Agenda for our upcoming meeting (available 5 days before the meeting).

Phase one of our graffiti clean-up launched in April and the difference is already clear! A huge THANK YOU to the amazing team at Goodbye...

The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) is proud to announce the launch of a nationwide campaign:  Shop Main Street...