Kensington Market BIA

Please note that unlike previous years, there will not be a Pedestrian Sunday Festival in Kensington at the end of June.

Although the roads will not be closed to traffic, this weekend will definitely be another great time to visit and enjoy the market.

Our 2nd of 3 festivals takes place on Sunday July 29th.

To mark its 8th year in Toronto, Fête de la musique is taking over the top end of Augusta Ave! In keeping with the spirit of this global celebration of music which originated in France in 1982 and is now held in over 100 countries, Fête de la Musique will reconnect with its busking roots!

Rendez-vous on Thursday, June 21st
Augusta Avenue (Oxford to College)
2pm to 8pm!
After 8pm, the party continues at the Waterfalls (303 Augusta Ave.) until 11pm!
Free.
http://www.alliance-francaise.ca/en/centre-culturel/icalrepeat.detail/2012/06/21/1074/-/-

The Kensington Market BIA is looking for a gardening service provider that can provide a turnkey solution for the planting of our new on-street planters/swing-gates in mid July, 2012.

This contract would require the provision of all filler, soil, and plant material, and labour.

There are 7 planters in total, and each planter is approximately 2′x2′x8′ or 32 cubic feet.

We are looking to plant tall native grasses that will grow densely so as to avoid garbage accumulation.

Please email quotes to coordinator@kensingtonmarketbia.ca , or call 416 826 2964 for further information.
Submissions required by June 30th, 2012.

We had a lovely time at our 2nd BIA Social on Wednesday June 13th.

Lots of new faces came out to meet fellow Kensington residents and shop owners.

Our host Pouria also received a donation of one case of Augusta Ale beer from our very own Kensington Brewing Company, look this tasty brew on LCBO shelves soon!

Hope you can join us for the next BIA Social on July 11th!

Monthly Kensington Market BIA Social!

 The Kensington Market BIA board of management would like to invite the businesses and residents of the neighbourhood to join us at our new monthly meet & greet social.

Wednesday, July 11^th – 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Cafe Pamenar, 307 Augusta Ave.

Feel free to BYOB, socialize and share your ideas, questions or concerns with your neighbours and members of the BIA board on the second Wednesday night of the month from May to October at Cafe Pamenar.

Please call the BIA Coordinator with any questions, 416 826 2964.

In my role as Coordinator for the Kensington Market BIA, I attended the Town Hall meeting held June 12th by 14 Division at Ryerson Public School. Below are the tweets I shared earlier this evening about the plans for additional patrols starting on Friday.

This is only a small snapshot of what was explained to those in attendance, and does not reflect the broad discussion that took place between the community members in attendance, the panel of officers, and Councillor Adam Vaughan.

For more information, please contact 14 Division – 416 808 1400, or Councillor Adam Vaughan’s office – 416 392 4044.

(ProjectPost is the name of the program)

Tweets by @yvonnebambrick

Just arrived at #14Division TO Police Town Hall regarding new #ProjectPost starting Friday in downtown West. Stepping up patrols.

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New policing program is in response to “historic rivalrys and violence between 14 & 51 Division” #ProjectPost #TOPolice

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Proposing to deploy more officers in downtown west area over 15wk period – more enforcement & high visibility #ProjectPost

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#ProjectPost also about connecting #TOPolice with community to discuss safety concerns anonymously. Use of force to be minimal.

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Deployment of additional officers is intended to keep community safe – predominantly foot & bike patrol. #ProjectPost #TOPolice

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“Intent is to come in and surgically remove those people that are harmful to the community.” #ProjectPost #TOPolice

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Maintenance strategy will continue after 15wks period of #ProjectPost. “Not coming in as occupying army” #TOPolice

Location: Centre for Social Innovation,
215 Spadina Ave. Suite 400
Alterna Boardroom
Date:       Monday June 11, 2012
Time:       10am – 1:00pm

AGENDA:

1.    Call to Order by Chair
2.    Approval of Consent Agenda
3.    Declaration of Conflict of Interest
4.    Treasurer’s Report May
5.    Presentation by Rob Orpin re: Transition to contracted waste collection
6.    Swing Gates Maintenance Agreement
7.    FishEye letter of agreement
8.    PSK protocol for response to complaints
9.    Updates: PSK, Garden Car, Mural Project, Marketing/FishEye, Tree Stump Seating
10.  Other business
11.  Adjournment

Monthly Kensington Market BIA Social!

The Kensington Market BIA board of management would like to invite the businesses and residents of the neighbourhood to join us at our monthly meet & greet social.

Wednesday, June 13^th – 7:30pm to 9:30pm  Cafe Pamenar, 307 Augusta Ave.

Feel free to BYOB, socialize and share your ideas, questions or concerns with your neighbours and members of the BIA board on the second Wednesday night of the month from May to October at Cafe Pamenar.

Please call the BIA Coordinator with any questions, 416 826 2964.

Several Kensington Market merchants and residents submitted deputations and spoke at the May 29th Committee of Adjustment meeting against the Big Box development being proposed at Bathurst and Nassau St.

• Toronto Star, Wednesday May 30th - City Rejects Large Retail on Kromer Radio Site

A nice review of our first Pedestrian Sunday of the season!

• Toronto Star, Thursday May 31st - Macfarlane: Pedestrian Sundays at Kensington Market — Toronto at its liveliest best

A piece about the upcoming Google Streetview shoot in the market.

• The Grid TO, Thursday May 31st – Kensington Market re-Viewed