Click here to read the updated "Critical Issues " PDF

One of the critical issues our community faces is neighbourhood commercial property tax reform. We have launched our "Don't Let Yorkville Die" campaign. Our objective is to safeguard the charm and ambiance of our neighbourhood by protecting three-storey street-front buildings -- where shops and restaurants reside -- from punishing and business-killing realty taxes. We are urging our neighbours to support the property tax reform proposal to save those buildings by contacting their provincial and municipal representatives with their concerns.

Click here to read "Neighbourhood Commercial Property Advocacy Campaign -- Don't Let Yorkville Die -- Background Information." PDF

May 8, 2006: Presentation to the Standing Committee on General Government with respect to Bill 53 Stronger City of Toronto for a stronger Ontario Act, 2005 - PDF

March 2006: Accessibility for Disabled Persons - PDF

August 21, 2006: Customer Service Standards for the Disabled - PDF

February 1, 2005: Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy with respect to Bill 118: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act - PDF

Jenny Hirsch, Administrator of the Yonge-Bloor-Bay Business Association October 2007: Jenny Hirsch proudly represented the YBB, as the principal speaker at a recent Rotary Club of Toronto - Forest Hill luncheon. Not only did Jenny speak to their members regarding the Association's past accomplishments and continuous efforts for the neighbourhood, she also differentiated the YBB from the Bloor-Yorkville BIA (Business Improvement Area). In appreciation, the Rotary Club presented Jenny with a lovely plaque. To read Jenny's speech, please click on the PDF: Speech - Rotary Club of Toronto - Forest Hill

June 2007: Celebrate Toronto Public Library's Oldest Building
The Yorkville Branch (22 Yorkville Ave.) kicks off its 100th anniversary with six months of special events and exhibits. To learn more follow this link: http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/pro_yorkville_100.jsp

2007: YBB Director, Doug Jure, appointed to the Information and Communications Standards Development Committee, The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

August 29, 2005: Finance Minister Greg Sorbara has appointed Yonge-Bloor-Bay Business Association Director Douglas Jure to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). PDF

August 31, 2004: YBB submission to the City as part of its consultation on property tax policies PDF