News&Events

2025
September 2025 NEW
Toronto Bell Cote's much-anticipated Family Fun Bazaar returned this year with even more heartwarming moments and community connection. The annual fundraising event truly lived up to its name, drawing families and friends from across our community for a day packed with food, fun, and festivity.

Attendees enjoyed homemade goodies, lively piano accordion music, and activities for all ages — including a crowd-favorite bouncy castle that kept the kids smiling all afternoon. Shoppers browsed and bought handmade crafts and thoughtfully arranged gift baskets, while lucky winners took home fabulous door prizes.

"We are thrilled with the turnout and the joyful energy everyone brought to this year's Bazaar," said the organizing committee members . "It's a reminder of how special our community is when we come together."

Toronto Bell Cote extends heartfelt thanks to its volunteers, donors, performers, and all who attended. Funds raised will support our cherished Heritage Building.

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!
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May 2025
Environmental Clean up

Because of Mother's Day, the environmental cleanup took place on Saturday, May 10 from 10 am – 12 pm. 10. Members of Toronto Bell Cote were delighted to join the cleanup at Weston Lions Park, organized by Humber River Pals, sharing our common desire to beautify the grounds near the Humber River. Thanks to Lamin and his climate chat, we strengthened community bonds and learned more about global warming.
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2024
October 2024
Commemoration of 70th Anniversary of Hurricane Hazel in Raymore Park

On October 13, 2024, at 1 pm, Toronto Bell Cote commemorated 70th Anniversary of Hurricane Hazel together with several other local organization of our community. The event was by the side of Humber River in the Raymore park, where the worst natural disaster in the history of Toronto happened in October 1954 and was sponsored by City of Toronto, Humber River Calling, Friends of Smythe & Park, Toronto Bell Cote Heritage Preservation, Weston Historical Society and Live Green Toronto, Approximately 60 community members from different organizations, including 10 TBC representatives, participated in the event. TBC had its own booth where we were able to commune with others and explained the following:
1．Important role Toronto Bell Cote played as spiritual and salvation centre to the Westmount Community in the aftermath of horrific devastation caused by Hurricane Hazel, which led to its Heritage Status in 2003 by the City of Toronto.
2．Painful and Complex work Sukyo Mahikari realized to recover the Heritage Building from its ruins after acquiring the building in 2009 and continue offering maintenance service of this historical and only existing wooden church in Toronto.

Please find below few highlights of the event:

1. Water Blessing and memorial of lives lost during Hurricane Hazel by the bank of Humber River ? This event was hold by Vivian Recollet in conjunction with an indigenous Ceremony with drumming, singing and a jingle dancer.
2. Famous Historian Madeleine McDowell told the story of Hurricane Hazel.
3. Each participating organization provided their link to Hurricane Hazel and how they continue working towards prevent any future disaster.
This was a very successful event for Toronto Bell Cote. Our sincere thanks to all TBC participants, in particular TBC Committee members for their active participation in mounting our beautiful booth in the park. We convey our gratitude to Anne-Louse of Humber River Calling, principal organizer and coordinator of the event.
Thank you very much!………. >> Photos
September 2024 NEW

Family Fun Bazaar Sunday, September 15, 2024

Toronto Bell Cote's annual fundraising event, our "Family Fun Bazaar", certainly lived up to its name! Appetites were satisfied by delicious goodies, children's boundless energy was exhausted in the bouncy castle, and ears were delighted by the lively music of our bell choir, accordion player and an orchestral sextet. Others treated themselves to homemade crafts and gift baskets. A few lucky attendees won fabulous door prizes.
Looking forward to next year!………. >> Photos
June 2024
On Sunday, June 9th, Toronto Bell Cote Heritage Preservation committee members participated in the cleaning activity around the Toronto Bell Cote. Despite the rain, we fulfilled the joy of serving the community!………. >> Photos
 
2023
September 2023
cleanup
TBC Fundraising Bazaar: A Great Success
Beautiful weather, great music, plentiful and delicious food and drinks, innovative arts and crafts and family fun activities – all of these combined to make the TBC Fundraising Bazaar held on September 17 at 691 Scarlett Road a huge success. Of course, success can't just be measured by the activities themselves or even the funds raised. The event's success was seen in the smiles, heard in the laughter and the words of gratitude of all. We all shared the positive feeling of contributing to the maintenance of an important cultural and historical Heritage site.
Many thanks to the musicians, the artisans, the chefs and in fact to all who contributed their time, their talents and their effort to such a worthy cause.
Tired but happy – we are looking forwards to next year's Bazaar!………. >> Photos
August 2023
cleanup
On Saturday, August 26, 13 members of Toronto Bell Cote reinforced their commitment to beautifying Toronto's environment by participating in a clean-up of Bluffers Park and Beach in Scarborough. Fortunately, spirits were buoyed by the appreciation expressed by local residents and visitors. The next environmental activity will take place on Saturday, September 16 beginning at 12 noon and focus on a clean-up of Raymore Park. Thank you to the participants.………. >> Photos
April 2023
cleanup
Ten members of Toronto Bell Cote Heritage Preservation committee participated in Raymore Park and Humber Riverbanks areas on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The rain didn't dampen their spirits or their efforts. Congratulations!
2022
October 2022
The vision of Toronto Bell Cote is its role as a centre for history, education and edification. In light of this vision, on Sunday, October 16, 2022 the 68 th anniversary of Hurricane Hazel, Toronto Bell Cote hosted its first community symposium on Climate Change and Emergency Preparedness.
Subhas Mukhopadkyay presented a report on climate change from the Toronto Public Library's environmentalist-in-residence Shamily Shanmuganathan (who was regrettably unable to attend in person); Rhianydd Phillips from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority summarized current endeavours by TRCA to protect our community from flooding. Sherry Waters from the City of Toronto's Office of Emergency Management showed us how to create a portable emergency kit and Bruce Longstreet from Toronto Bell Cote outlined a communication system to ensure communities could stay in touch with each other in the event of an emergency.
This community symposium was greatly appreciated by the attendees. It is our hope to continue to present workshops on these two very relevant topics for our community.
August 2022
Annual Bazaar Fundraiser
Our August 20th, 2022 Bazaar was a huge success! The multi-cultural food fest was a wonderful way to celebrate our beautiful and diverse community. and far exceeded expectations. Visitors enjoyed delicious, authentic foods from Asia, India, Europe, the Caribbean and South America. And the cakes and desserts? Simply amazing!
The craft area showcased many talented artists, whose works ranged from exquisitely-made cushions, artwork, and bags, to plenty of other unique gift ideas.
Our first-ever raffle draw proved to be fun for everyone.
The warmth and enthusiasm of all the volunteers brought smiles of joy to the community. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and supported our beloved Toronto Bell Cote Heritage building!
Bazaar 2023 will be even better………. >> Photos
May 2022
Community Cleaning Activity
On May 15th, 2022, We had a Community Cleanup Activity which was a successful event with 15 enthusiastic members accomplishing the following:
All drains and gutters of Toronto Bell Cote were cleaned,
The Exterior of all the windows were cleaned,
Weeds were removed from our lawn and parking areas,
Garbage around the Toronto Bell Cote building and parking area were collected.
Garbage from all streets around the Toronto Bell Cote neighbourhood (roughly 500-meter radius around our building) were collected.
Our work received recognition form our community. Many residents came forward to convey their appreciation for our initiative.
Future Events
Organize a joint neighbourhood garage sale
Outdoor Organic Farmers Market
Art Festival – featuring a student contest to sketch the only wood framed church in Toronto and much more
Tree Planting Activity
2021
December
December 19th @ 2:00 pm - Winter Festival
Several musical offerings to celebrated the season!
October
Bazaar October 2nd, 9 am to 2 pm - A great success! Fun was had by all.
Community Thanksgiving lunch with Neighbours - October 9th
September
Membership Drive
Painted the exterior of the Heritage Church Building

Clean-up at Raymore Park & Humber River banks

2019
November 24th
Toronto Bell Cote Open House (5/8/2019 update)
September 29th
Remembering Hurricane Hazel (Guest Speaker) (10/16/2019 update) REPORT
August 25th
Bazar (9/5/2019 update) REPORT
June 30th
Community clean-up (Raymond Park including Humber river banks, neighbourhood of Toronto bell Cote) (8/12/2019 update) REPORT