Articles Tagged with '31 Division'

By Sean Delaney As the twilight hours set in on a beautiful eight-degree Friday evening, some streets of Emery Village sparkled with a festive buzz, marking the much-awaited fourth annual Humberlea Christmas Parade. With its exciting 6 p.m. start from Yorkdale Crescent, the parade weaved a merry ...

Emery Village BIA Executive Director’s message As we step into 2024, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to the Emery Village BIA’s annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive in partnership with 31 Division, Weston Emergency Support & Food Bank, and North York Harvest F...

By Sean Delaney Emery’s Joseph Bannon Park was a scene of solemn remembrance on Friday, Nov. 11th. A gathering of residents, politicians, and uniformed officers paid tribute to the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers, both past and present. The essence of Remembrance Day lies not only in honouri...

By Sean Delaney New Inspector of 31 Division, Roger Desrochers is looking forward to getting to know the eclectic and unique community he now serves. Desrochers started with 31 Division four months ago. He has just over 24 years in service, with 25 years to come in December. “It happens very ...

Now that you may have Christmas gift money on hand, buying and selling items online can save time and make money, but there are ways to make it a safer experience. Here are some tips to help you stay safe when buying or selling items on online marketplaces. Online Purchase Safety Tips - Condu...

This Remembrance Day, Emery Village BIA will carry on our tradition of hosting a gathering and wreath laying ceremony in honour of our fallen soldiers and veterans, and in memory of Joseph Bannon. The ceremony will be held at Joseph Bannon Park - 65 Mary Chapman Boulevard – on Friday, November 11, 2...

By Sean Delaney Keith Smith is the new head Inspector at 31 Division. He comes to Emery Village from the heart of the city, and with an excitement for the challenges specific to Emery Village and the area, and the challenges that continue in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s great to be...

By Sean Delaney Commander Lisa Crooker has come home. She began her policing career in Emery in 1997, doing three years as a recruit and five years of constable time. “Coming back as a unit commander has been fantastic. I’ve come home. I’m very familiar with the Jane and Finch area. The commu...

Delta Bingo and Gaming Downsview aids 2018 initiative By Sean Delaney Provincial Constable Jennifer Rai, who helps assist 31 Division with community outreach in the Emery Village area, along with other members from the Division, were on hand at Delta Bingo and Gaming Downsview to pick up toy...

By Sean Delaney Have a chat with a group in Toronto today, and the conversation will likely steer toward gun violence. In Emery Village, law enforcement is in the hands of Inspector Colin Greenaway and he sees a bright present in an improving 31 Division, and a brighter future in improving ...

By Sean Delaney Emery’s 31 Division host’s frequent meetings with the public through a committee called the CPLC (Community police liaison Committee). Inspector Colin Greenaway co-chairs the committee along with a civilian co-chair, Mark Tenaglia. On September 10th at the Julius Banquet Cent...

By Sean Delaney There are many of us that look forward to the third Tuesday of each June. The event is called Neighbours night out. A very special person named Lee Jackson – a shining example to all of us as an Emery Village resident – helps to make this a better place to live. For ...

By Sean Delaney Recently members of 31 Division held a meeting with local business owners, residents, tenants and representatives from Emery BIA. The meeting was well received. Attendees explored options to reduce and prevent crime by adopting prevention strategies. Businesses were advised to...

Staff Sergeant Richard Blanchard retiring after 30 years By Sean Delaney Richard Blanchard is retiring after 30 years with 31 division and the community will feel these empty shoes left behind. Blanchard grew up in a small town outside Toronto – a self-proclaimed country kid who had no id...

BY CST. AMIR BUTT Recently, as a result of the latest Canadian humanitarian effort, 500 Syrian refugees were placed in the Toronto Plaza Hotel in the area of Jane Street and Wilson Avenue, 31 Division. Half of them were children and youth between the ages of one and 18. The children and you...

Annual 31 Division Police Open House, Saturday May 30th Hello, We can never thank the great officers at 31 Division enough for all their hard work in keeping our community safe and sound. So here is your chance to try. The 17th annual 31 Division Police Open House will be at 40 Norfinch Driv...