Welcome to The Highland Creek Community Association

The Villager - Fall 2021

TO SIGN THE PETITION click the photo

For the long list of negative impacts to our community, 
to the lives and environment of our community   
​*click here  
For comments from the petition signees *click here

Email Metrolinx and your elected officials:
SAY NO!     TELL THEM TO STOP THESE DESTRUCTIVE PLANS!
TELL THEM TO FIND ANOTHER WAY. NOT IN HIGHLAND CREEK.
Metrolinx: DSBRT@metrolinx.com
MPP: Vijay.Thanigasalam@pc.ola.org
City Councillor: councillor_mckelvie@toronto.ca
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MEMBERSHIP & DONATIONS NEEDED The Highland Creek Community Association has spent thousands of dollars to support and advocate on behalf of the residents of Highland Creek. With a $10 year membership fee, you support the work of local residents volunteering on your behalf. The Highland Creek Community Association thanks those who have already donated and joined our membership. Every member equals a stronger voice for issues that matter to you. To Donate and Join our membership go to HCCA Membership page

 ​HAVE YOUR SAY HIGHLAND CREEK RESIDENTS :
​Where do you want your 'Highland Creek Village Common' Community Gathering Space?   
​Results to date click here HCV Developments Page

Survey LINK

Highland Creek is an east Scarborough neighbourhood surrounding the Highland Creek water system. Our heritage neighbourhood borders Lake Ontario to the south and The Rouge National Park to the north.   At the heart of our neighbourhood is Highland Creek Village, a commercial village centre with roots dating back to the mid 1800’s.  In the 1850's, Highland Creek was the largest residential and business centre in the former Township of Scarborough. Highland Creek was officially recognized as a community in 1852, when it was granted its own post office.    A little more of  Our Vast History...    
     
Highland Creek Community Association
(HCCA)  is a volunteer group of residents who are dedicated to the preservation, development and improvement of the Highland Creek community.  The HCCA plans and co-ordinates annual events for the neighbourhood folks to gather together, have fun, and enjoy the season.  Also, HCCA represents the Highland Creek community at all levels of government on local planning and development issues.  We advocate on behalf of our residents.

*Become a Member of the HCCA today!   
The greater the number of members the stronger our voice.  Join in, get involved, support your local community with a nominal membership fee.   All memberships fees go directly back into community work and service,  family events, beautification, community clean up, advocacy.  There are loads of ways you can take an active role with the HCCA!   Join in coordinating or volunteering at local events, pitch in to clean up the shared spaces of  our beautiful neighbourhood, get some exercise while you deliver our local newsletter, The Villager News. 
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Highland Creek Development Survey    
Proposed developments in Highland Creek have residents concerned as to the future of our Heritage neighbourhood. The Highland Creek Community Association created a short  SURVEY to obtain feedback on proposed developments that affect the residents of Highland Creek and the greater community bordering and visiting Highland Creek.   The survey is now closed. Results of the Highland Creek Development Survey were shared with City Planner Sophie Knowles and Christian Ventresca, Ward 25 City Councillor Jennifer McKelvie,  within the August 2020  Highland Creek Villager News.
Find the results on this page, under the heading HCV Building Developments 
1625 Military Trail / 6000 Kingston Road  Development bordering the Highland Creek Ravine
The City of Toronto has received an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit construction of two 8-story residential buildings on the northwest corner of Military Trail and  Kingston Road.    Go to  HCV Building Developments to  find background details.  Residents can send questions or comments any time to City Planner Sophie Knowles via email at Sophie.Knowles@toronto.ca
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Spring In the Creek 2021 Edition of The Villager, our local newsletter is produced and published by local volunteers 5x per year to keep our community informed and engaged.

The Highland Creek Community Association (HCCA) is about creating community and belonging! The HCCA plans and co-ordinates annual events for the neighbourhood folks to gather together, have fun, and enjoy the season.

Also, the HCCA represents community decisions that affect you.   
An Annual Summer Festival takes place each year in June. The Highland Creek Heritage Festival brings the community out to for a fun filled day of activities, rides, games, market, food and fun! More Highland Creek Events: I ❤️ Highland Creek Dinner Dance Fundraiser, Annual Spring Clean Up, Pumpkin Parade, Festival of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony.

*Become a Member of the HCCA today!    There are loads of ways you can get involved with your community! Volunteer as an elected HCCA Board, support in various ways as an HCCA member at large ; take an active role in your community, join in coordinating or volunteering at local events, pitch in to clean up our shared spaces in our beautiful neighbourhood, get some exercise while you deliver our local newsletter, The Villager News, use your skills to report on local events and news. 

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The HCCA has coordinated 105, 000 lbs. of Food Donation to the Daily Bread Food Bank and is dedicating more efforts towards raising the Food Donations of 400,000lbs by the end of 2021! #communityaction

HCCA President David Adamson and HCCA Vice President Bill Yarn present a cheque to Tony Stacey Centre for Veteran Senior Care! #supportfortonystaceycentre

Heritage Day Volunteers with Mayor John Tory at the 34th Annual Highland Creek Heritage Festival wearing his famous Toronto Raptors Blazer! #GORaptors #localcommunitygathering #highlandcreekheritagefestival

Highland Creek Hearts Hung on the Trees at Weselyan Cemetary sharing seasonal celebration! #hccacares

Tie a white ribbon Campaign to show our community cares. Covid claimed many of our community residing at the Tony Stacey Centre for Veteran Care. #hccacares

LOCALS VOLUNTEERS CARE FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD SHARED SPACES (Earth Day 2019) #conservation #HCCAcares