About Yorkville News
Overview
Yorkville News is a community based, on-line resource, focused on the Bloor-Yorkville district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It consists of two main parts: a web site and email subscription system. The emphasis is on local cultural events, promotion of non-profit/charitable organizations and local community topics. It complements other local information sources.
Costs/Fees
Yorkville News email updates are free to subscribers. There is no paid advertising, no sponsored pop-up ads, no subscription fees and no government funding. All costs of operating the service are paid for by the publisher, as a courtesy to the Yorkville community.
History
Yorkville News originally began as an email publication known as the “Yorkville eNewsletter” in March, 2006. The web site was created in August, 2006 as an archive for back-issues of the eNewsletter to enable new subscribers to view earlier updates. The site also became an archive for monthly issues of the Yorkville Art Walk updates. News and Events updates from the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) were also included as a convenience for local residents. Additional content was gradually added and the site now functions both as an archive and as a growing source of information on local, upcoming cultural events. The archive role will diminish as more content is added.
Staff
All staff members are volunteers, who contribute their time and talent to the community. If you feel you have a skill that you could add value to the site, please let us know using the contact form. (You are also welcome to call if that is more convenient for you. See the "Address & Phone" link.)
Christine Armstrong - Arts Editor
 Christine joined Yorkville News in December, 2011 and has taken over the Yorkville Arts update as of January, 2012. She is the Community Relations Manager with Business for the Arts (BFTA) and acts as the primary liaison for BFTA with other groups and organizations. Christine has also written much of the web content for artsScene, the national young professionals network for the arts. She has an extensive background in the performing arts (Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal) and has held various roles in arts organizations inlcuding: General Manager of the Toronto Youth Theatre; Publicist for Third Wall Theatre; Assistant General Manager for Infinitheatre and Producer for Two-Wheeler Productions.
Paul Ferri - Publisher/Sponsor
 Paul established the Yorkville News site in August, 2006 as a courtesy to the Bloor-Yorkville comunity. He is the creator and was the initial editor for each of the following sub-pages and sections within the Yorkville News site:
* Yorkville Art Walk / Arts Update (since Apr/06)
* "The Heart of Yorkville" (since Feb/11)
* Yorkville Remembers (since Jun/11)
Paul is deeply committed to the community and contributes to the Bloor-Yorkville district as:
* Publisher/Sponsor of this web site
* A Director of the Yonge-Bloor-Bay Business Association (YBBA) and an active member of the Membership Committee and the Toronto WWII Memorial Committee.
* A member of the Toronto-Forest Hill Rotary Club, which meets weekly in Yorkville
* Incoming Vice President for the Toronto-Forest Hill Rotary Club (July 2012 - 2013)
Paul's "real job" in Yorkville is helping clients make real estate choices regarding Yorkville Real estate as a Sales Representative with RE/MAX Unique Inc., Brokerage (Yorkville). He has based his real estate practice in Yorkville since 2004. You can view his profile at LinkedIn Profile
Testimonial videos are in preparation and will be on-line by the end of Feb-12.
Dylan Gnitecki - Graphics Specialist & Web Programmer
 Dylan is recent graduate of Canadian Business College, located in Yorkville, Toronto. Dylan joined Yorkville News in April, 2011 and has contributed graphics, logos and web programming to the site. He continues to develop his skills and makes good use of his graphics talents in creating art. You can view his profiles at:
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