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The ABC Residents Association is a volunteer organization committed to enhancing the quality of life in our neighbourhood through participation in municipal issues. We serve the residents living in Toronto’s Yorkville/North Midtown community.

We Stopped the Jets – Now Let’s Save the Toronto Islands

Thanks to the persistence of Torontonians like you, the federal decision grounded the jet expansion proposal at Billy Bishop. That was a huge win for our city’s green spaces, quiet shoreline, and quality of life.

August 2026 University-Rosedale Newsletter

The threat isn’t over – Premier Ford is moving forward to expropriate key waterfront land

The Heliconian Literary Lecture Series is celebrating its 30th Anniversary!

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Time to kick back and enjoy a great Toronto-inspired read

The Toronto Book Awards honours authors whose books are inspired by the city. Established in 1974, the awards celebrate literary excellence and recognize works that deepen understanding of Toronto’s people, places, histories and diverse communities.

Jets at Toronto’s Island Airport will reverse decades of urban rejuvenation

Two veteran planners – Ron Soskolne & Howard Cohen – explain why the proposed expansion will reverse decades of urban rejuvenation on the waterfront.

The trap of removing speed cameras

City data from such signs within 200 metres of fixed-location cameras were analyzed by The Globe and Mail. The results show that the number of people driving more than 15 kilometres an hour above the limit near the cameras dropped more than it did city-wide while the cameras were in place, then started to rise again once they were gone.

Celebrating 150 Years of the Heliconian Hall: A Neighbourhood Treasure

You are invited to a wonderful series of events to honour this sesquicentennial milestone.

Drop by and join the Heliconian Club in celebrating a true community jewel and salute the Heliconian Club leaders, past and present, for their tireless dedication to preserving and protecting this National Heritage site and championing women in the arts for over a century.

Did you miss Councillor Saxe’s Congestion Town Hall ?

Read this interesting summary from the office of Councillor Dianne Saxe.

ABCRA welcomes Dr. Danielle Martin, the new Liberal MP for University–Rosedale

Congratulations on your election as the Member of Parliament for University-Rosedale. We look forward to working constructively together in the years ahead.

Rowanwood Avenue transmission watermain construction is restarting

Following extensive review a new location for the reception shaft has been found. Construction is expected to resume in mid-April and continue to November 2027. Construction will require a full closure of Rowanwood Avenue, east of Yonge Street.

City skyline at sunset.

Interested in how your Municipal Taxes are spent?

After consultations with over 11,000 residents in October, the Budget Committee was presented with an operating budget of $18.9 billion and a 2026-2035 capital budget and plan of $63.1 billion, the largest 10-year capital plan in the City’s history, to address aging infrastructure and invest in housing, transit and water.

View the budget highlights presentation

Do you care about our urban trees? Get involved in the City’s Tree Maintenance Review

The City of Toronto has launched a public survey as part of the City’s Tree Maintenance Review. In less than 10 minutes you can make a difference to neighbourhood livability and the urban canopy.
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