Vyda’s Farewell Party: New Adventures Await
Friday, June 12, 2026
In person:
Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga, 84 South Service Road, Mississauga
Time – 2:00 pm PT | 3:00 pm MT | 4:00 pm CT | 5:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm AT | 6:30 pm NT (3 hours)
On Zoom:
Time – 2:30 pm PT | 3:30 pm MT | 4:30 pm CT | 5:30 pm ET | 6:30 pm AT | 7:00 pm NT (1.5 hours)
Join us for a joyful and heartfelt gathering as we celebrate Vyda Ng’s time with the Canadian Unitarian Council and wish her well on her next adventure.
Together, we’ll share memories, music, and tributes honouring Vyda’s leadership while also making space for laughter, storytelling, and connection across our community in Canada and beyond.
This will be a warm, welcoming, and celebratory event, featuring reflections from colleagues and friends, and a few lighthearted moments along the way.
- We also invite you to take part in the celebration:
- Come ready to enjoy and share stories. If you would like to speak or have a video, photos or a favourite recipe to share, please email communications@cuc.ca
- We hope you’ll join us; whether you can or not, please consider signing this Kudoboard eCard.
Whether you’ve worked closely with Vyda or connected with her from afar, you are warmly invited to be part of this special moment.
A NOTE ABOUT TRAVEL/TRANSIT FOR THOSE PARTICIPATING IN PERSON:
The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, and this will have significant impact for streets in and around Toronto. If you’re driving, consider car pooling and starting out in plenty of time. UCM has a parking lot with ample spaces.
Major traffic detours and road closures will impact Toronto around BMO Field (Exhibition Place) for the June 12, 2026, FIFA World Cup match. Key closures, lasting from five hours before to three hours after the game, include Lake Shore Boulevard West (between British Columbia Rd and Bathurst St), Strachan Avenue, Fleet Street, and sections of Dufferin Street.
Key Traffic Impacts & Detours (June 12):
- Local Traffic Only: Access to Liberty Village and roads near the stadium will be heavily restricted, with many areas limited to local traffic only.
- Key Closures: Strachan Ave, Fleet St, and portions of Dufferin St and Fort York Blvd will be closed to general traffic.
Transit:
- Transit First: The TTC will increase service on 504 King, 509 Harbourfront, and 511 Bathurst routes, with dedicated rapid transit lanes for streetcars.
- GO Transit: Service on the Lakeshore lines will run every 15 minutes.