Eglinton – Merton – Bayview – Yonge
Geoff Kettel, co-chair of the Federation of North Toronto Residents’ Associations (FONTRA) has distributed a video and other data in advance of a City Council meeting on February 2 to address the introduction into Toronto of so-called Garden Suites. These are homes built in the backyards of single-family homes in neighbourhoods that would otherwise be protected from … Read more
There are many diverse federations and coalitions in the City of Toronto that are focussed on matters related to City planning. The Federation of North Toronto Residents’ Associations (FoNTRA) is the most active and effective of these groups. SERRA is an active member of this federation and several of our Board members sit on FoNTRA’s … Read more
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
In Case You Missed It – We’ve turned to a new chapter in the history of our residents’ association. September 8, 1965 – SERA (South Eglinton Ratepayers’ Association) November 2, 1981 – SERRA (South Eglinton Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association) January 20, 2022 – SEDRA (South Eglinton Davisville Residents’ Association) At our AGM on January 20, … Read more
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
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 City of Toronto Act, in 2006, gave the city the power to establish its own form of governance, subject to review by the Ontario Municipal Board. The province revoked that power in 2018 with legislation unilaterally reducing the number of councillors from 47 to 25, in addition to changing the ward system. A City Charter will … Read more
The Globe and Mail recently reported that in many condominium developments being built in Toronto, access to school could become a problem for families living there. Condos and signs from the TDSB are photographed on March 10, 2021. Fred Lum of the Globe and Mail writes to highlight problems in areas like the waterfront, the … Read more
We are an all-volunteer organization and we depend on our residents to support us through memberships and donations. We are always looking for active volunteers to provide their time and energy for our key initiatives. Today we are looking for our Tall and Midris Working Group. ARE YOU: Someone who loves our South Eglinton-Davisville neighbourhood and … Read more