The Hillcrest Village BIA Board of Management cordially invites you to our 2026AGM (Annual General Meeting) Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 Time: 7PM Location: St. Matthews Bracondale House, 707 St Clair Ave W, Toronto ( Lower Level) Pre-registration is required to attend! Please contact the BIA Coordinator, Elaine C. Smith: elaine.biahillcrest@gmail.com or 437- 452- 0234 Click the files below to view and download the AGM Notice, 2025 Financial Statements and Budget :

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.zoom.us/j/

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The City regulates A-Frame signs to support safe and accessible pedestrian clearways, while providing opportunities for small businesses and BIAs to advertise and promote their goods and services. The Temporary Signs By-law, Chapter 693, sets the rules for all temporary and election signs including posters, A-frames, mobile signs and advocacy signs (last reviewed and amended in 2023, came into effect in 2024 - see 2023.EC4.6). The current requirements to apply for an A-frame

Have you signed up yet? Registration is still open for our upcoming webinar, and we'd love to have you join us. We invite you to register here for our latest webinar: Direct Tips and a Deep Dive into Building a Tip Committee, on Wednesday, September 30th 2026, at 2pm, EST. Managing tips and gratuities continues to be a complex area for hospitality operators, with important implications for compliance, payroll and how tipping practices are structured within your business. Foll

See chart below to register for upcoming info sessions. Next session is Sept 16 from 10-11am. Register Federal Supports for SMEs, Indigenous-led enterprises, and not-for-profits that support SMEs.are available through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI). FedDev Ontario is hosting virtual info sessions on the RTRI for businesses and organizations interested in learning more about the program. Register for a session Language Date Time (Eastern Time) Link to regi

Keep Rats Under Control! Managing rats is a shared responsibility. While the City is responsible for maintaining public property and enforcing bylaws, property owners and businesses play an important role in preventing rat activity. You can help prevent rats from entering your business or property by taking the following steps: Secure garbage and food waste. Seal cracks and holes in your building. Ensure employees are trained on pest management and report rat sightings to man

Hillcrest Village BIA has joined a new initiative, developed by the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) in partnership with the Ontario Bar Association, that makes free legal advice available to eligible business owners in our community. What's Available The Legal Access Program connects small business owners with qualified volunteer lawyers for help in five areas: 1. Business formation -- choosing the right structure (sole proprietorship, partnersh

The Hillcrest Village BIA recognizes that the events of July 11, 2026 have had a profound impact on our business community, residents, employees, and visitors. ​ If you, a member of your team, or someone you know has been affected by this incident, support is available through the City of Toronto's Violence Intervention & Support Unit (VISU). VISU works alongside community organizations, the Toronto Police Service, and local partners to provide immediate support, connect indi

New from OBIAA: The BIA Board Elections Toolkit OBIAA's new BIA Board Elections Toolkit is now available - a single reference covering every stage of the process, from what the Municipal Act actually requires to strategic recruitment, running a sound election, and onboarding new directors. It includes sample notices, nomination and candidate profile forms, ballots, a sample letter to the Municipal Clerk, a sample recount procedure, an FAQ section, and a built-in Quick Referen

CelebrateTO is a monthly newsletter that highlights upcoming City of Toronto festivals and events, as well as the latest updates on the FIFA World Cup 26™ Toronto. Indigenous Arts Festival at Biidaasige Park Discover traditional and contemporary Indigenous music, dance, theatre, storytelling, film, crafts, and culinary experiences at the annual Indigenous Arts Festival at On Saturday, June 20, at Biidaasige Park, 51 Commissioners St. Supported by the City in partnership with

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

Rules of Engagement at BIA Meetings (a reminder) Hello BIA Chairs and Staff, Please make sure to read out or include the following rules of engagement at your Annual General Meetings. For BIAs that did not submit their 2026 AGM notices yet please include Rules of Engagement at BIA AGMs as a 2nd or 3rd (in the case of virtual AGMs) agenda item. Moving forward, this will be a standing agenda item for all BIA AGMs. For In Person Meetings: At the BIA Annual General Meeting we

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

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.