Yonge North York BIA

The Yonge North York Office Sector Forum co-hosted by the Yonge North York BIA and the City of Toronto Economic Development & Culture took place today at the North York Civic Centre. This networking event brought together office property leaders, asset managers, flagship office tenants, and key stakeholders from across the district to discuss the future of Yonge North York / North York Centre as a major employment and office hub. Participants explored current market trends, economic conditions, workplace expectations, and the opportunities/challenges impacting the local office sector. Through collaborative roundtable discussions, attendees shared valuable insights on strengthening competitiveness, improving the employee experience, supporting investment attraction, and shaping the long-term future of our Yonge North York district. The discussions also focused on identifying practical next steps, including potential near-term initiatives, policy directions, incentives, and strategies that can help support a thriving and resilient office market in Yonge North York. We look forward to continuing to foster the economic development of our office sector with our partners at the City of Toronto. A special thank-you to Councillor Lily Cheng for attending and her advocacy of revitalizing our local office sector.  We would also like to recognize Yonge North York BIA Board Members who joined us and participated in the roundtable discussions: Jeff Oulahen, Mark Salvarinas, Olena Svistolnikova, Ph.D., and Edward Skira, alongside the Yonge North York BIA staff team: Laura Burnham, Domenic Imbesi, Laura Dang, and Deneille Daniel-Thorne, and City staff leading this initiative, including John Alderdice, Julia Rigato, Tyson Ma, Patrick Tobin, Clare Barnett, Stephen Gardiner and Evan Sinclair. We are committed to establishing Yonge North York as the location of premiere choice for office tenants, their workers and their clients. #YongeNorthYork #OfficeSector #EconomicDevelopment #CommercialRealEstate #NorthYorkCentre #CityBuilding #OfficeMarket #BusinessCommunity #TransitOrientedDevelopment #LiveWorkPlay #TorontoBusiness #UrbanGrowth

Congratulations to the new management team at North American Centre - Europro, and their successful tenant appreciation event! 🍨 It’s great to see community-building initiatives like this bringing tenants together and creating a welcoming workplace atmosphere in the heart of Yonge North York. The event was a sweet way to connect with the NAC community and celebrate this exciting new chapter for the property!

This morning, North American Centre (5650 & 5700 Yonge St.) was the host location for Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming | Ministère du Tourisme, de la Culture et des Jeux’s Experience Ontario announcement, a multi-million dollar investment supporting tourism, culture, and local economic growth across the province. As one of our key Yonge North York BIA member properties, North American Centre (owned & managed by Europro) continues to play an important role as a hub for commercial business, community, and city-building initiatives in Yonge North York. We’re proud to see our district serve as the selected location for the exciting announcement that will help strengthen communities, festivals and events across Ontario. Programs like Experience Ontario are essential in driving visitation and enhancing the vibrancy of main streets, including our Yonge North York BIA district. “The funding offered by Experience Ontario is an important and very welcome source of support for tourism programs and events throughout the province. This investment to help communities showcase their hospitality and further elevate destination interest increases visitor spend and has proven to be an effective driver of stronger local economies and more vibrant main streets. The Yonge North York BIA is an enthusiastic supporter of the Experience Ontario program and deeply appreciates the continued support of MPP Stan Cho, the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, and all partners.” Laura Burnham, Executive Director, Yonge North York BIA We are grateful that our Yonge North York Soccer City Celebration (June 20th) and Yonge North York Canada Day Celebration & Fireworks (July 1) will benefit from this funding support and we congratulate all other successful applicants who will also prosper from the impacts of this program across Ontario. For more information about our upcoming Celebrations taking place at Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St.) visit https://lnkd.in/gdk9Fne3 or https://lnkd.in/gvCTY5eJ. #YongeNorthYork #ExperienceOntario #TourismOntario #EconomicDevelopment #CityBuilding #NorthYork #MainStreet #SupportLocal #Europro #CommunityImpact

A great initiative taking place n our community — Dress for Success Toronto's Shop with Purpose sale is turning the joy of finding designer, vintage, and one-of-a-kind pieces into meaningful support for women building their path to economic mobility. If you’re looking to shop while giving back, this is a wonderful opportunity to get involved. 📅 May 1 & 2 🔗 Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/eWfd6VbH #YongeNorthYork #CommunityAwareness #SupportLocal #DressForSuccessToronto #ShopWithPurpose

Exciting progress in Yonge North York! Great to see 4800 Yonge rising at Yonge & Sheppard, a landmark mixed-use development that will bring new residential, office, and retail space to the heart of North York. Projects like this continue to strengthen Yonge North York as a vibrant, transit-connected destination to live, work, and play. #YongeNorthYork #NorthYorkCentre #CityBuilding #MixedUse #TorontoRealEstate #Construction

Yonge North York BIA Members Attend Breakfast With The Mayor This morning, the Yonge North York BIA, in partnership with Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA), proudly hosted the annual Breakfast With The Mayor event at Novotel Toronto North York. The anticipated yearly forum brings together BIA members and City leadership to connect, share ideas, and strengthen our business community. We were honoured to welcome Mayor Olivia Chow as our keynote speaker, and extend our sincere thanks to Councillor Lily Cheng for joining us and supporting this  gathering. Events like the Mayor’s Breakfast play a key role in fostering collaboration across Toronto’s BIAs, creating space for meaningful conversations and stronger partnerships that help shape the future of our neighbourhoods. We appreciate our BIA member businesses and commercial property owners who attended the exclusive networking event. We look forward to building on today’s conversations as we continue to foster a vibrant Yonge North York business area. A special thank-you to our community partners Novotel Toronto North York and PURE Entertainment & Audio/Visual Jeff Oulahen Vijay Thomas Hyun Joo Chae Edward Skira Mark Salvarinas Olena Svistolnikova, Ph.D. Ommid Faghani Laura Burnham Domenic Imbesi Laura Dang Deneille Daniel-Thorne John Kiru Amanda D'Autremont #YongeNorthYork #MayorsBreakfast #TABIA #CityOfToronto #BusinessCommunity #Networking #EconomicDevelopment #TorontoBIAs #NorthYork #CommunityLeadership #LiveWorkPlay

Yonge Street Named One of the World’s Top Streets for a Stroll Yonge Street has officially been recognized as one of the top 20 essential streets for a stroll globally, and here in Yonge North York, we’re proud to be part of that story. Yonge Street’s experience continues north of the 401, offering a unique blend of walkability, transit connectivity, diverse dining, retail, culture, and public spaces right here in North York. From Mel Lastman Square and the Meridian Arts Centre, to a vibrant mix of global cuisines, local businesses, and growing mixed-use developments, Yonge North York reflects the evolving identity of this iconic corridor, a place where people come to live, work, and play. With direct access to three subway stations, proximity to Highway 401, and a dynamic streetscape shaped by ongoing investment and public realm improvements, Yonge North York continues to strengthen its position as a destination in its own right. Whether you’re exploring new restaurants, catching a show, or simply enjoying a walk through our main street, Yonge North York is where the global recognition of Yonge Street truly comes to life. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gs2GNRxK #YongeNorthYork #YongeStreet #CityBuilding #WalkableCity #UrbanLife #Toronto #NorthYork #LiveWorkPlay #PublicRealm #DestinationToronto #GlobalRecognition

🎉 Congratulations to Europro and Partners on the Acquisition of North American Centre! We’re excited to see North American Centre (5650 & 5700 Yonge Street), one of the most prominent office complexes in Yonge North York, enter its next chapter under the ownership of Europro and its partners, including Questrade, Paradise Commercial, Arista, Fieldgate Commercial, and Monterey Park. This landmark 1.2 million sq. ft. asset, with direct access to Finch TTC Station, strong amenities, and a dynamic tenant mix, continues to play a vital role in our district’s growth as a major business and employment hub in North Toronto. Europro’s growing presence along the Yonge corridor, now exceeding 2.6 million sq. ft., reflects strong confidence in the future of Yonge North York as a place to work, invest, and build. We look forward to seeing how this next phase further enhances the vitality of our business community. #YongeNorthYork #CommercialRealEstate #NorthYork #CityBuilding #OfficeMarket #Investment #TorontoBusiness #TransitOriented #EconomicGrowth #CRE #BIACommunity

Great News! Congratulations Europro !

It’s worth noting that one of Toronto’s tallest buildings currently under construction isn’t downtown, it’s rising right here in Yonge North York. The continued progress at 4800 Yonge Street, a 49-storey mixed-use tower, reflects the scale, confidence, and long-term investment shaping our district. With strong transit access, a growing residential population, and a vibrant mix of office, retail, culture, and public space, Yonge North York continues to evolve as a major urban centre in its own right. Projects like this reinforce why Yonge North York is increasingly seen as a place to live, work, and build for the future. #YongeNorthYork #NorthYorkCentre #CityBuilding #TorontoDevelopment #UrbanGrowth #LiveWorkPlay