Press releases list
The Downtown Yonge B.I.A. is pleased to provide the media and public with information on the area and our activities. Press releases are designed to keep you updated on the opportunities, events and developments in Downtown Yonge.
2008
Canada Day - What's Open?
06/27/2008Downtown Yonge is open! Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open on Tuesday, July 1, 2008.
So You Think You Know T.O.?
06/18/2008The Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area is transforming Yonge-Dundas Square into a battlefield for the minds.
Victoria Day - What's Open? Downtown Yonge is Open
05/16/2008Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open on Victoria Day, Monday, May 19, 2008.
Toronto Gets Textual with the Launch of Mobile Yonge
04/07/2008The Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Ares is giving shoppers something to :) about.
2007
New Year's Day - What's Open?
12/28/2007Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open on New Year's Day, Tuesday, January 1, 2008.
Ryerson Students Bring Back the Holiday Magic in Downtown Yonge B.I.A. Window Wonderland Competition
11/02/2007The Downtown Yonge B.I.A. is bringing back the holiday magic and putting it on display for all to see.
Holiday Family Fun Fills the Heart of the City with Mark's Work Wearhouse Winter Kidzfest at Yonge-Dundas Square
10/29/2007Yonge-Dundas Square is being transformed into a dreamy winter wonderland with Mark's Work Wearhouse Winter Kidzfest, part of the Urban Lights, Festive Sights series.
Thanksgiving - What's Open?
10/05/2007Most Downtown Yonge retailers will be open for Thanksgiving on Monday, October 8, 2007.
A New Look That's More User Friendly
09/27/2007Downtown Yonge's redesigned website enables the public and business members to easily access information about the area that is relevant to them.
Labour Day - What's Open?
08/31/2007Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open on Labour Day, Monday September 3rd, 2007.
Civic Holiday - What's Open?
08/03/2007Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open for the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 6th, 2007.
Canada Day - What's Open?
06/29/2007Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open for the Canada Day long weekend on Sunday, July 1st and Monday, July 2nd.
Discovery Team Launch
06/13/2007Visitors to downtown Toronto are getting a warm welcome once again this summer thanks to the efforts of the business community.
Victoria Day - What’s Open?
05/18/2007Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open on Victoria Day, Monday, May 21, 2007.
Downtown Yonge Buzz
03/23/2007To all media who dread sifting through pages of releases - the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area has the answer for you. It's called Younge Buzz, a bi-weekly hotsheet on all that's happening in Downtown Yonge, giving you several story ideas all on one page.
2006
New Year's Day - What's Open?
12/27/2006Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open on New Year's Day.
Downtown Toronto Welcomes the Holiday Season
11/16/2006Residents and visitors to Toronto will experience a highly animated festive season downtown. The Downtown Yonge area presents the “Urban Lights” Holiday Lighting Ceremony in conjunction with Toronto’s Cavalcade of Lights, and features the “Festive Sights” regular weekend holiday entertainment at Yonge-Dundas Square. The lighting ceremony, free events and holiday décor will enhance the public’s shopping and entertainment experience.
Winner of a Clean and Beautiful City Award
11/03/2006Toronto's downtown streets are getting cleaner and more welcoming due to the hard work of Downtown Yonge Clean Streets Committee. The city of Toronto recognized Downtown Yonge's efforts by awarding the Business Improvement Area a Clean and Beautiful City Appreciation Award.
Thanksgiving Monday - What's Open?
10/09/2006Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open Monday, October 9, 2006.