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.
2009
Canada Day - What's Open? Downtown Yonge is Open!
06/29/2009Mon, 06/29/2009Most Downtown Yonge retailers will be open on Canada Day, Wednesday July 1, 2009.
Downtown Yonge Trivia Challenge
05/26/2009Tue, 05/26/2009The 5th annual Discovery Team launches with a Downtown Yonge Trivia Challenge at Yonge-Dundas Square.
Victoria Day - What's Open? Downtown Yonge is Open!
05/15/2009Fri, 05/15/2009Most Downtown Yonge retailers will be open on Victoria Day, Monday May 18, 2009.
Good Friday and Easter Sunday - What's Open? Downtown Yonge is Open
04/08/2009Wed, 04/08/2009Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
2008
New Year's Day - What's Open? Downtown Yonge is Open
12/30/2008Tue, 12/30/2008Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open on New Year's Day, Tuesday, January 1st, 2009.
Children Step Into a Festive Fantasyland
11/28/2008Fri, 11/28/2008The Downtown Yonge B.I.A.'s colourful train is ready for pint-sized passengers at Kidzfest, a free fun-filled weekend...
Fire Performers, Children’s Activities, Dance Troupes, and a Pyrotechnics Show Fill Yonge-Dundas Square at ILLUMINITE
11/14/2008Fri, 11/14/2008In a holiday spectacular that celebrates the best of the season, the Downtown Yonge BIA presents Illuminite: a fun-filled day of activities and performances for anyone and everyone.
Students Take Over Downtown Yonge Window Space
11/04/2008Tue, 11/04/2008Ted Rogers School of Retail Management students at Ryerson University have been challenged to transform windows with display props in the Downtown Yonge district to reflect a spirit of giving theme on a budget of just $100.
Thanksgiving - What's Open? Downtown Yonge is Open
10/10/2008Fri, 10/10/2008Most Downtown Yonge retailers will be open on Monday, October 13, 2008.
Labour Day - What's Open?
08/29/2008Fri, 08/29/2008Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open on Labour Day, Monday, September 1st, 2008.
Civic Holiday - What's Open?
08/01/2008Fri, 08/01/2008Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open on the Civic Holiday, Monday, August 4, 2008.
Canada Day - What's Open?
06/27/2008Fri, 06/27/2008Downtown Yonge is open! Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open on Tuesday, July 1, 2008.
So You Think You Know T.O.?
06/18/2008Wed, 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
05/16/2008Fri, 05/16/2008Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open on Victoria Day, Monday, May 19, 2008.
Toronto Gets Textual with the Launch of Mobile Yonge
04/07/2008Mon, 04/07/2008The Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Ares is giving shoppers something to :) about.
2007
New Year's Day - What's Open?
12/28/2007Fri, 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
11/02/2007Fri, 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
10/29/2007Mon, 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?
10/05/2007Fri, 10/05/2007Most Downtown Yonge retailers will be open for Thanksgiving on Monday, October 8, 2007.
A New Look That's More User Friendly
09/27/2007Thu, 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.