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FrenchWith the new restrictions announced by the Provincial Government, the delay of in class learning by the TDSB and the continuing rise in COVID-19 cases in Toronto, the Management and Board of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre has made the decision to remain closed until January 17, 2022 to ensure the safety of our space […]
Read more...Recent News
RTCC is a Safe Space for All
I’m sure that everyone is aware of the recent controversies regarding the Toronto Public Library allowing space use for a speaker who was identified as promoting hatred and discrimination towards transgendered individuals. Recently, Parks, Forestry & Recreation denied a room booking for a group that has conducted anti-LGBT rallies. These incidents moved City Council to […]
Read more...Changes to Booking the Betsy Swift Community Kitchen
At its May 2019 meeting, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre Board of Management approved important amendments to the Space Booking Policy and Procedures. These changes, which came into effect at midnight on 23 May 2019 relate to the use of the Betsy Swift Community Kitchen for the sale of prepared food. Recently, Toronto Public Health […]
Read more...On The Boulevard Of Broken Toys: The Return Of Repair Cafe’ Toronto @ RTCC
It may have become a bit overused to quote a dystopian novel every time something is happening in society that you don’t like, but it does not make “ending is better than mending” and “the more stitches, the less riches” from Brave New World any less applicable to today. We throw away vast amounts of […]
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Changes to the Space Booking Policy and Procedures
At its recent meeting, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre Board of Management approved a revised Space Booking Policy and Procedures. This document provides the framework for user groups, both big and small, to rent space for events. This document is reviewed by the Board every two years. While most of the changes are of a […]
Read more...Environmental Sustainability at the Centre
The Ralph Thornton Community Centre is committed to taking action on environmental sustainability in daily operations. The amount of waste generated at the Centre is a significant problem. Much of what goes out as garbage is, in fact, recyclable and organic waste. While properly sorted recyclables can be processed for new products, and properly sorted […]
Read more...Proposed Changes to Space Use Bookings
Providing affordable, accessible public space where the community can meet, gather, and participate is one of the cornerstones of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre and the Centre’s strategic plan. The Ralph Thornton Community Centre remains committed to this mission and to offering a safe and welcoming space where community groups and individuals can meet, organize, […]
Read more...Change in Space Use Fees
The Ralph Thornton Community Centre Board of Management has approved amendments to the Space Booking Policy and Procedures to revise the fees across all user categories. The fees charged for space rentals help support the Centre’s programming and other activities. While the Non-Fee Paying Category continues to offer free access for local volunteer-run organizations and […]
Read more...Ralph Thornton Centre New Building Hours
Effective January 2, 2017 building hours for the Ralph Thornton Community Centre are Monday to Sunday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Read more...Renewal Plan: 2015-2017 Strategic Priorities
Link to Ralph Thornton Centre Renewal Plan: 2015-2017 Strategic Priorities: Microsoft Word – RTC Renewal Plan 2015-17 Strategic Priorities – Sept 24 2014
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