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What is a BIA?

A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is an association of business and property owners who work together to support growth and development on their main street. All BIA's ultimately have the same goal – to increase traffic and sales in their local business district through the co-operation of each and every BIA member business and property owner.

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Watch this short video to learn more about how BIA's work and their history.

The Weston Village BIA

The Weston Village BIA, established in 1979, is one of the oldest BIA's in Toronto. Situated in the north-west end of Toronto minutes from both the 401 & 400 highways, it is next to the Humber River with its extensive bike trail and walking paths. The business area reflects the cultural diversity of the surrounding community and consists of an eclectic mix of over 200 stores, services and professional offices.

 

The goals of the Weston Village BIA include the revitalization and preservation of the Village through regular maintenance, facade improvement, streetscape, public art programs, special events and promotions, and municipal partnership.

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The Weston Village BIA is managed by a Board of Directors that is comprised of business owners and property owners as well as the local Councillor. The Board of Directors is an elected body and is elected every 4 years and elections coincide with the City of Toronto elections. Here are our 2023-2026 elected board of management:

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Marilyn McCrae

Chair

Peter Kalamaris

Vice Chair/Treasurer

Jovanna Guzman

Director 

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Jonny Repasch

Director 

Romano D'Andrea

Director

Frances Nunziata

Councillor Ward 5 York-South Weston

We have vacancies on our board. Contact us if you are a business or commercial property owner and interested

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Operations and Funding

The BIA Board of Management oversees the annual operating budget for the BIA. Each year a budget is established and is presented to the BIA membership at their annual general meeting. Once approved by the membership the budget is then submitted to the City of Toronto. 

 

A levy (tax) is then set by City and is applied to each property within the boundaries of the BIA. Every business within the BIA geographic area is automatically included in the BIA membership and contributes to the BIA budget through this special levy which is applied to their property taxes.

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The Weston BIA employs permanent and casual staff to oversee projects and programs, communicate with the public and members and execute the Weston Farmers' Market, Winterfest and other special events hosted by the BIA.

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BIA's in Toronto are governed under Municipal Bylaw Chapter 19

Community Concerns

Have a safety concern, hazard or question regarding the public space? 
 
In order to mitigate the issues of public safety and enjoyment of Weston Village for all, businesses and members of the public are asked do their part to ensure concerns are properly reported.

Please refer to this info sheet to determine who to call when you are visiting main street and see something that requires Police or City intervention.

If you have a question about a specific program, event or opportunity organized by the BIA, contact us below.

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CONTACT US

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Hours of Operation

Weekdays 9 am - 2pm

By Appointment 

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Our Office

4 John Street Unit 3

Toronto ON 

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Contact Us

Phone 416-249-0691

Whatsapp 416-249-0691

admin@westonvillagebia.com

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Land Acknowledgement

This community is situated upon traditional Indigenous territories that include: the Wendat, the Anishnabeg Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations. The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is collectively referred to as the Toronto Purchase and applies to lands east of Brown’s Line to Woodbine Avenue and north towards Newmarket. We also recognize and respect the enduring presence of Indigenous peoples on this land. Weston is situated on what is commonly known as the ‘The Carrying Place Trail’.

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