Events
Danforth Village AGM – February 15, 2024 – 7pm via Zoom
2024 DVBIA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS As a member of the Danforth Village BIA, you are invited to attend Danforth Village BIA 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Members Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024 Location: Virtual Meeting via Zoom 7:00pm - Meeting start time 1. Call to… read more
DVBIA BOM Meeting 8/30/23
The DVBIA Board of Management will be having a meeting via Zoom on August 30th, 2023 at 6:30PM to 8PM. The following link can be used to enter the BOM Meeting as an observer:Location: Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87216727401Meeting ID: 872 1672 7401… read more
Danforth Village BOM June 9th, 2023
Welcoming all DVBIA stakeholders to our first BOM with the brand new board. Meet your new executive committee and board members! Zoom Meeting begins at 10am on June 9th, 2023 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83604270681?pwd=VHdjbVlDMXhrWHVReTN0clZzMXlMZz09 read more
Danforth.Rocks
Going into its third year, the Danforth Rocks Summer Music Series draws crowds of 400-500 each Wednesday in August from 6-9 PM to Stephenson Park to hear fantastic live music, enjoy delicious food and drink, and experience the offerings of… read more
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Danforth Village BIA 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Members
Ping Pong Tournament
Annual General Meeting
Thursday January 21, 2016, 7:00pm Canadian Royal Legion - 9 Dawes Road (Download AGM Notice) read more
Enjoy…
Honouring Remembrance in the Danforth Village
Remembrance Day is a memorial day, which marks the anniversary of the official end of World War 1 at 11 am on November 11th (the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month) back in 1918. World War… read more
The Alleyway of Dreams Project
The Alleyway of Dreams is a project started by Mark Kerwin and Sarosh Anwar, two local Danforth Village residents. The project is about creating a cross-pollinating art and cultural corridor in east end Toronto, embracing nature, human potential, freedom of imagination and… read more
Summer in the Danforth Village
With our summer finally in full swing, we’re beginning to search for ways to enjoy this season, while we beat the heat. At Danforth Village there are plenty of cool shops and fascinating stores to do just that. This is… read more
A Healthy Village
In our society we are becoming more health conscience and aware of the world we're living in. The Danforth Village makes a healthy lifestyle easy for all types of people whether it is a general or specific need. There are… read more
General Meeting Notice
Thursday March 26, 2015, 7:00pm Canadian Royal Legion - 9 Dawes Road (Download GM Notice) read more
Your Valentine
The only holiday with more cards exchanged annually than Valentine’s Day is Christmas! St. Valentines Day has roots in Christian and ancient Roman tradition. One largely supported story suggests that Valentine, an imprisoned Saint in Roman times, fell in love… read more
New Year – New You
2015 is now well underway and you are now most likely back into your old daily routines! According to statistics posted in the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail, approximately half of Canadians make resolutions each year. Typically the… read more
Exciting times ahead for Danforth Village
As the dawn of 2015 casts it light across Danforth Village, the New Year will bring forth into our area an array of great new initiatives by your Business Improvement Area (DVBIA) building upon a strong foundation that was set… read more
Take the Box out of Boxing Day
Tis the season for eating, drinking and shopping. A big part of the holidays is reuniting with friends and family and reflecting on what is truly important. While many enjoy the fruits of a day off, delicious food many are… read more
Deck the Halls with help from the Danforth Village
As I write this article snow is falling and the holiday season is near. It is one of the most joyous times of the year but it is easy to get overwhelmed by the shopping and preparations. To help you… read more
AND THE WINNER IS…THE DANFORTH VILLAGE BIA
We begin by thanking the members of the Academy”… well, not that kind of award but certainly one that reflects recognition by our peers and the City of Toronto. The STREETSCAPE AWARD was presented to the Danforth Village BIA (DVBIA)… read more
Are You “In the Dark” Regarding What Black Friday Is All About?
You have probably heard the term “Black Friday” before but do you know what it is about? If not, you are probably not the only one in the dark (no pun intended). Read this article to find out it how… read more
Halloween Contest in Danforth Village
Witches, goblins, ghouls and ghosts, which ones of these scare you the most? Halloween is near and it is the spookiest time of the year! What is even more exciting is this year the Danforth Village Business Improvement Area (BIA)… read more
Thanksgiving in the Danforth Village
The fall season is officially upon us as we enter into the month of October. The weather is turning cooler, the air feels crisp and damp and the days are becoming shorter. Despite these changes this is a majestic time… read more
Back to School in Danforth Village
Back to School is fast approaching and that means it’s time for two things; shopping and squeezing in the last bit of summer fun. If you want to get everything on your to-do-list done in a timely manner while having… read more
DV Main Event
2014 is proving to be a dynamic year of activity in Danforth Village! DVBIA and our proud community partners now bring forward the next great thing – our first ever public event. It has been discussed through social media and… read more
Get Ready for Summer
This is it, the time of year that we’ve all been waiting for – it’s summer! You may have plans to enjoy this gorgeous season in our amazing city or you may have plans to head up to the cottage,… read more
Father’s Day in the Village
It really doesn’t matter what kind of man that special guy is in your life, he can be a rugged man’s man or a modern day urban man, you can entertain him at Danforth Village for Father’s Day! Is he… read more
May Two-Four Weekend in the Village
How are you spending your Victoria long weekend this upcoming week? If you are like any proud Canadian your plans include family, good friends, good food (barbecue anyone?) and some good old-fashioned fireworks. It’s time to add one more crucial… read more
Mother’s Day in the Village
Danforth Village embraces such diverse culture, deep history and a multitude of current shops and restaurants that there is absolutely no better place to bring your mother for Mother’s Day! Regardless of what your mother loves to do, what her… read more
Spring into Danforth Village
After the long, cold winter you deserve to take advantage of what the city has to offer and welcome in Spring! There is no greater place to do this than in the Danforth Village, where restaurants and stores are plenty… read more
Employment Services in the Danforth Village
Justin Keswick came to Neighbourhood Link Employment Services worried about his future and was filled with uncertainty after he was laid off from a financial institution where he worked as a specialized IT person for over 10 years. Justin worked… read more
Girl’s Day Out in the Village
Need a break from the family to relax, unwind and have blast? Grab a few of your best girlfriends and come have a girl’s day out in the Danforth Village. With so many exciting and fun stores, shops and restaurants… read more
St. Patrick’s Day in the Danforth Village
Traditionally when we as Canadians start planning for St.Patrick's Day festivities we associate it with good old Canadian beer and Irish food, but in Danforth Village this doesn't have to be the case. With such diverse ethnic restaurants and stores… read more
Helping children in our community
Every child should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of a sport. This belief is so important to the members of the Danforth Village Business Improvement Area (DVBIA) that for the past three years we have assisted… read more
Valentine’s in the DV
Are you still trying to decide what to do for that special person for Valentine's Day? Why not come to Danforth Village where the list of things to do are endless? Since Valentine's falls on a Friday this year you… read more
Discovering a new and exciting Danforth Village
This is what I love about walking through Danforth Village. You see fashion at affordable prices, an array of mouth-watering food, new retailers, and a very eclectic group of people including couples walking their dogs and mothers pushing baby strollers.… read more
Smiling faces as East York Soccer Club wraps 2013 summer season
The umbrellas and the puddles underfoot did nothing to dampen the spirits of the young soccer players who came out for closing ceremonies of the East York Soccer Club summer season on Saturday, September 7. In truth, they barely noticed!… read more
Danforth Village BIA renews its support for local sports teams
(Toronto) – On Thursday, December 6, 2012 the Danforth Village Business Improvement Area (DVBIA) will renew its support of youth sport in the community when it presents cheques to three East York sports organizations: The Ted Reeve Arena Skating & Hockey School, The… read more
Mission Statement Community Sponsorships
The Danforth Village Business Improvement Area Community Sponsorship Program is dedicated to building a strong community. In an effort to fulfill our mission, we have developed the Community Sponsorship Program that will provide financial assistance to youth sports teams in… read more