Don Valley West By-election – Virtual Candidates’ Meeting

A Toronto City Council by-election will be held in Don Valley West on Monday, November 4, 2024 to replace long-time councillor Jaye Robinson. SEDRA has joined with many other residents’ associations in Don Valley West to host a virtual candidates’ meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM SEND IN YOUR QUESTIONS! You … Read more

What Did Davisville Do Wrong?

We get used to the status quo, for the most part. Things are as they are, especially if they were in place when we first arrived in an area. The thing is, things became as they are for reasons, and they stay as they are for reasons. So what did Davisville Avenue, between Yonge and … Read more

City By-election in Don Valley West

A Toronto City Council by-election will be held in Don Valley West on Monday, November 4, 2024 to replace long-time councillor Jaye Robinson. Voters already have 15 candidates to choose from, and nominations are still open until Thursday, September 19, so stay tuned! In order to help inform voters about the candidates, SEDRA has joined … Read more

Davisville Traffic Safety Proposal

For several years, SEDRA has been working with Councillor Josh Matlow, City of Toronto staff, TDSB Trustee Shelley Laskin, TDSB staff, and community members on improving safety for pedestrians on Davisville Ave. To our great frustration, the pandemic threw a wrench into plans to have a new traffic light replace the crossing (known as a … Read more

Federal By-election in Toronto-St. Paul’s

A federal by-election will be held in Toronto-St. Paul’s on Monday, June 24, 2024 to replace long-time MP Carolyn Bennett. According to Elections Canada, voters will face the longest ballot ever used in a federal election. Taking credit for the number of candidates is the group Longest Ballot Committee, who are seeking electoral reform. The … Read more

Construction of Davisville Community & Aquatic Centre

Construction will begin soon for the City of Toronto’s Aquatic Centre, being built on the southwest corner of Davisville-Spectrum school site, steps away from the Davisville subway station. The TDSB is hosting a virtual meeting where staff from the City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division will provide more information on the upcoming construction. … Read more

Congratulations to our SEDRA Co-Presidents

Image: John Hiddema (SEDRA Co-President), Hon. Carolyn Bennett, Jane Auster (SEDRA Co-President),photo c/o Jane Auster The Queen’s Jubilee Outstanding Neighbour Awards are awarded to nominated individuals in our neighbourhood recognizing their service and dedication to our community. On January 29, 2023, SEDRA co-Presidents Jane Auster and John Hiddema both received an Outstanding Neighbour Award, presented … Read more