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.
2011
CBC Radio Interview with James Robinson on fire at 335 Yonge Street
01/19/2011CBC Here and NowFurther update on fire at 335 Yonge Street
01/17/2011Downtown Yonge BIADowntown Yonge BIAMon, 01/17/2011This is a further update on the situation following the fire at 335 Yonge Street, and Downtown Yonge’s requests from the City to move forward.
335 Yonge Street Fire Update
01/06/2011335 Yonge Street Fire
01/03/2011
2010
Thousands of Children Embrace Winter Through the Magic of Kidzfest
11/26/2010Fri, 11/26/2010It’s a child’s paradise at Yonge-Dundas Square this weekend, where families will enjoy kid-friendly rides, face-painting, crafts and interactive performances, bound to put kids of all ages in a holiday mood.
Pyrotechnics & Circus Performers Wow Crowds at ILLUMINITE
11/19/2010Fri, 11/19/2010Thousands of Torontonians will flood Yonge-Dundas Square this Saturday for the Downtown Yonge BIA Winter Magic event, Illuminite.
Thousands Gather to Celebrate Feast for the Senses at ICE, WINE & DINE
11/13/2010Sat, 11/13/2010Tucked away within one of Toronto’s busiest neighbourhoods, Elm Street is a trendy hidden gem for those in the know.
Labour Day - What's Open?
09/03/2010Toronto Eaton Centre to Undergo $120 Million Revitalization
06/18/2010Fri, 06/18/2010The Cadillac Fairview Corporation is excited to announce a $120 million rejuvenation...
Talking the Walk
06/09/2010Wed, 06/09/2010The Downtown Yonge BIA is rolling out the welcome mat this summer with free walking tours that explore the city's vibrant core.
Victoria Day - What's Open? Downtown Yonge!
05/21/2010Fri, 05/21/2010Most Downtown Yonge retailers will be open on Victoria Day, Monday, May 24, 2010.
Good Friday and Easter Sunday - What's Open?
04/01/2010Thu, 04/01/2010Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
2009
It’s A Whimsical Weekend for Thousands of Children at Kidzfest
11/27/2009Fri, 11/27/2009A mob of teeny toddlers will descend on Yonge-Dundas Square for a fun-filled weekend of kid-friendly rides, face-painting, crafts and interactive performances at the Downtown Yonge BIA’s Kidzfest.
It’s a Feast for the Senses at Downtown Yonge BIA’s ICE, WINE & DINE
11/19/2009Thu, 11/19/2009Elm Street comes alive from November 20th – 21st for Ice, Wine & Dine - a fun-filled Downtown Yonge BIA festival with senses-stimulating live music, delicious treats and incredible visual spectacles invading the street.
The Holiday Spirit Blazes into Yonge-Dundas Square with ILLUMINITE
11/13/2009Fri, 11/13/2009Toronto, ON – The Downtown Yonge BIA is getting people ‘fired up’ for the holiday season at Illuminite, a stunning spectacle in Yonge-Dundas Square that features mind-blowing pyrotechnics and fire routines from the renowned Circus Orange performance troupe.
Window Wonderland Student Competitors Create Fabulous Festive Displays in Prominent Downtown Window Spaces
11/03/2009Tue, 11/03/2009Students from the Ted Rogers School of Retail Management at Ryerson University throw ordinary out the window as they compete to win the Downtown Yonge BIA's Window Wonderland competition.
Mobile Yonge iPhone App Launches
08/14/2009Civic Holiday - What's Open? Downtown Yonge is Open!
07/31/2009Fri, 07/31/2009Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open on the Civic Holiday, Monday, August 3, 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.