Student Bursaries from 53 Division – Toronto Police

The Toronto Police 53 Division Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) is offering its annual Student Leadership Bursary Awards, provided to graduating high school students that live or go to school within the 53 Division boundaries. Students must demonstrate financial need and will be attending post-secondary programs and/or training programs at either Ontario publicly-assisted colleges or … Read more

You’re Invited to SEDRA’s 2026 AGM!

South Eglinton Davisville Residents’ Association (SEDRA) invites you to our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM).   When: Tuesday, May 5, 2026Event Start: 6:30pm, Starting with Annual General Meeting proceedings, with Town Hall & Special Guest Speakers/Panel to followEvent End: Between 8:30-9:00pmWhere: Manor Rd United, 240 Manor Road East (at Forman)Featuring: Councillors Josh Matlow and Rachel Chernos LinKeynote Speaker/Moderator: John Lorinc New This … Read more

Major Transit Station Areas (MSTAs) in our Local Neighbourhood

In August 2025, the Province approved Toronto’s Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) and Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs). These are defined areas within roughly a 10-minute walk of transit hubs (subway stations, GO stations and streetcar stops). There are now 120 of these areas across the city, collectively known as P/MTSAs. Inside these areas, the Province … Read more

EFT Available for Membership and Donation

By popular demand, SEDRA now offers the option to use bank transfer (EFT) to make payment for your membership, or to make a donation. To pay by bank transfer (EFT), please set SEDRA as a payee in your online banking, using the email address ac.ot1777198739norot1777198739ardes1777198739@stne1777198739myap1777198739 Please include your name, email address and postal (street) address … Read more

TDSB under provincial rule: A parent perspective

Image Credit: TDSB- Planned Addition By Mary Turcotte, SEDRA Board Member It was June 27, 2025. The school year was ending and my focus was shifting to upcoming summer plans and activities. An email appeared in my inbox from Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Director of Education Clayton La Touche: “I am writing to share … Read more

Scrambled Thinking at Yonge and Eglinton?

For several years, there has been interest in adding a pedestrian scramble to the intersection of Yonge and Eglinton. It is one of the busiest intersections in the city of Toronto, and at long last, the construction mayhem of the Crosstown has ceased there. As Councillor Josh Matlow noted in his November 2024 newsletter, “A … Read more

Action Alert – Community Consultation – 77 Davisville Ave

Photo Credit: City of Toronto Community Consultation Registration Page   There is an upcoming Community Consultation around the rezoning application that has been submitted to the City of Toronto for the property located at 77 Davisville Avenue, currently occupied by a 29-storey residential building. The proposal that has been submitted is for a new 37-storey … Read more

Davisville School PXO? No No No

What is a PXO? It is the acronym for a Pedestrian Crossover, as described here on the City of Toronto’s website. For several years, SEDRA, Councillor Matlow, and community members have been working to replace the dangerous pedestrian crossover in front of Davisville-Spectrum school. This location needs a traffic light, which will be better for … Read more