ABCRA Fall 2025 Newsletter

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As we reflect on this year’s newsletter content, it’s clear how the ABC Residents Association helps to shape our community. These stories highlight our mission to protect character, enhance livability, and ensure that development also serves the public good. It is a constant challenge as the forces of intensification have remade some of our neighbourhoods in ways unimaginable 25 years ago.

ABCRA Town Hall/AGM – November 27

Coloured hands reaching into the air

A night for community, connection & conversation!

Thursday, November 27
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Meeting begins at 7 p.m.
Heliconian Club (note new location)
35 Hazelton Ave.

Join us for an evening that’s about much more than business! Come meet your neighbours, enjoy music, and share ideas about the future of our community.

Fleurs de Villes Noel

floral mannequin

From December 3 to 7, embark on a floral trail of discovery throughout the neighbourhood to see over 25 stunning floral installations, including famous floral mannequins inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas. Enjoy floral cocktails, listen to holiday carolers, and shop for blooms from local florists at pop-up flower markets.

Bloor-Yorkville Magic

Crowd of people next to outdoor stage at twilight in the winter

Official Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, November 22, 2025 
5 to 7 p.m.

Village of Yorkville Park
(Cumberland St. and Bellair St.

Musical performance by singer-songwriter Shawn Hook
Special Guest – Storry
Hosted by Rick Campanelli

November 2025 Newsletter

Councillor Dianne Saxe’s June 2025 Newsletter for University-Rosedale is now available!

Important Community Meeting re: 1087-1091 Yonge & Price St.

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Yonge Street resubmission in Rosedale bounces height to 35 Storeys

It’s time to tell the owners and developer of the site, City Planners and Councillor Saxe what you think.

The City of Toronto invites you to a virtual community meeting on Monday, November 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss a proposed 35-storey mixed-use building at 1087–1091 Yonge Street and 9 Price Street.

Pricefield Park playground improvements

Pricefield Park - green grass, pathway and trees with a few people in the background.

The City of Toronto has identified Pricefield Park as an important amenity for the accessibility, liveability and mobility of the residents in the surrounding area. The City is seeking community input about its detailed proposal for significant improvements to Pricefield Road Park. The Park is located to the east of Yonge Street behind Scrivener Square/Summerhill LCBO and the Thornwood condo buildings.

The proposed improvements would provide more amenities and aim to make the park more attractive to all ages. Please spend a few minutes completing the survey before the June 30 deadline.

Help shape the future of Queen’s Park North

walkway through park with trees and benches on sunny summer day

Public consultation – review emerging ideas for the park

The City of Toronto is exploring opportunities to improve Queen’s Park North, a historic and culturally significant green space, through a potential private donation from the Weston family.

Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study

Entrance to neighbourhood convenience store in brick building at corner of two streets

Planning and Housing Committee City of Toronto100 Queen Street WestToronto ON M5H 2N2 Re: PH25.3 – Community Within Reach: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study – Phase Three Final Report (Ward All) Dear Chair Perks and Members of the Committee, The ABC Residents Association (ABCRA) represents residents in the area …

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