Winter Riding Tips from CycleTO

Some of our local residents are planning to ride their bicycles throughout the winter. If you are one of these hearty residents, please follow the tips provided by the experts at CycleTO. Colder temperatures and darker days are no reason to put away your bike for the season. While it can be a little more … Read more

Federations and Coalitions

SERRA is associated with several federations and coalitions that focus on matters of common interest to us. Here is a short list of these organizations: Federation of North Toronto Residents’ Associations (FoNTRA) Confederation of Resident and Ratepayer Associations Federation of Urban Neighbourhoods (FUN) Canada Square Working Group Contact us if you would like to learn … Read more

Changes to Snow Clearing this winter …

Going into the 2021-2022 winter season, City of Toronto officials said around 85 per cent of all public sidewalks were cleared by sidewalk plows. However, after a two-year pilot project and city council approval, 13 per cent of the remaining sidewalks will be cleared by plows and municipal crews were clear the remaining two per … Read more

The Midtown Working Group develops Canada Square vision document

A new Midtown Town Centre vision for the Canada Square site at Yonge and Eglinton has been developed by the Midtown Working Group and endorsed by Midtown Councillors Josh Matlow, Mike Colle and Jaye Robinson. This vision is a once-in-a-century legacy city-building opportunity on City-owned land, for what will soon be the second most significant transit hub – right in the middle of Toronto.

Community Consultation on the Canada Square

City Council directed City Planning to establish a working group made of up local residents and stakeholders to prepare a vision and priorities that could be considered alongside the Canada Square Zoning By-law Amendment application. City Council also directed City Planning to hold a community consultation meeting to receive feedback on the Midtown Working Group’s vision and priorities.

SERRA is part of the CLC for the Roehampton Residence

SERRA is one of the many community groups participating in a Community Liaison Committee for the new Roehampton Residence. The Roehampton Residence, located at 808 Mount Pleasant Road, opened on July 3, 2020, to clients as part of the City of Toronto’s three-tiered COVID-19 response. The City has leased the Roehampton Hotel for two years … Read more

TDSB Announced New Trustee Ward Boundaries

August 19, 2018 Update: The map of the new TDSB ward boundries is now available online. Click here to see the map. Click here to see a list of candidates. August 18, 2018 Update: **NOTE Bill 5, the Better Local Government Act, 2018, was passed by the Government of Ontario and received Royal Assent on … Read more

Metrolinx update: Mt. Pleasant Station excavation

What Work is Taking Place? Since February 2017, crews have been conducting support of excavation work, also known as shoring, at the Main Entrance of the future Mount Pleasant Station. The Main Entrance is located on the northwest corner of Eglinton Avenue East and Mount Pleasant Road. Beginning as early as April 20, the work … Read more