Community Blog

Raptors Roundup: Any Fan’s Guide to Game Day

Oct 22, 2019

Kawhi & Dine. Jurassic Park. The Raptors parades. The Nick Nurse shrine. #WeTheNorth flags plastering office windows across the Toronto Entertainment District and throughout the #6ix. Raptors Mania in Toronto was unavoidable this spring, and if you’re like a lot of...

New murals along Lower Simcoe Street underpass celebrate Indigenous perspectives

Oct 1, 2019 | 0 Comments

On Monday, September 30, 2019, the BIA attended the unveiling of new murals along the Lower Simcoe Street underpass that celebrate indigenous perspective. Councillor Joe Cressy was joined by lead artist Tannis Nielsen and young artists from the local Toronto...

Toronto Arts Council Supports Artists Through Funding and Advocacy

Aug 29, 2019 | 0 Comments

If you walk by the many condo towers near the Scotiabank Arena, you might just miss the small sign right outside the base of the Infinity 1 building on Grand Trunk Crescent with the logo of the Toronto Arts Council. As it happens, the Council has its office on the...

Capitalize for Kids: Calling for change in the business of mental health

Jul 31, 2019 | 0 Comments

The conversation around mental health has changed in recent years, leading to the general understanding that mental health is just as important as physical health. Although attitudes have improved, health care services – particularly those involved with children’s...

Forests Ontario: Planting the way to a better future

Jul 30, 2019 | 0 Comments

Forests are integral to vibrant and healthy communities and economies. From its office in the Toronto Entertainment District, Forests Ontario is making greenery a priority, planting the seeds (literally and figuratively) for a better future. Through immersive...

Coding for a cause with Canada Learning Code

Jun 5, 2019 | 0 Comments

Canada Learning Code believes digital literacy are key tools of empowerment for everyone. It has become increasingly vital for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to learn the core language of the digital world. Many people, in particular women and girls,...

LetsStopAIDS: Activism and Stigma-Free Knowledge Exchange

May 13, 2019 | 0 Comments

LetsStopAIDS is a Canadian youth-HIV charity that focuses on HIV prevention and knowledge exchange by engaging young people and fostering leadership. Since the first case of HIV appeared in Canada in March 1982, activists across the nation have worked tirelessly...

VIBE Arts is Providing Youth with Arts Education and Mentorship

Apr 18, 2019 | 0 Comments

If you’ve ever walked through the beautiful 401 Richmond building and wondered who occupied all the different office spaces, here’s one organization you’ll want to meet! As the restored heritage building acts as an arts and culture hub in the Toronto Entertainment...

In conversation with Innocence Canada

Mar 19, 2019 | 0 Comments

‘Innocent until proven guilty.’ This nuanced statement appearing in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms becomes much more complex when put into practice. There are, unfortunately, several factors that could lead to the conviction of an innocent person. Enter...

25 Years of Ending Youth Homelessness with Eva’s

Feb 4, 2019 | 0 Comments

The City of Toronto is one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Yet, we have the largest homeless population in Canada. As temperatures dip, especially last week, when Toronto reached -21 degrees (not to mention the wind chill!), the city’s homeless are left no...

UPCOMING BIG IDeA EVENT-THE MICRO INCLUSIVE DESIGN CHALLENGE!

Nov 20, 2018 | 0 Comments

In partnership with OCAD U, The Toronto Entertainment District BIA is excited to present the BIG IDEA Inclusive Design Challenge to our members. Inclusion and accessibility is a way to serve more customers and maintain your customers who may acquire a disability as...