Road Safety
New Signs in the Neighbourhood Higher speeds contribute to a higher risk of serious injuries and fatalities by reducing driver reaction time, increasing the vehicle stopping distance, and inflicting more …
Safety
Connected Communities: Advancing Year-Round Trails between Earl Bales Park and York Mills Station
This issue was brought to SAHRA’s attention by one of the other area Residents’ Associations. Since the early spring, several organizations (Toronto Field Naturalists, Cycle Toronto, Walk Toronto, and others) have been …
Get Prepared for Back to School Safety!
It’s back to school time! As school doors open, traffic gets a little heavier on our streets. People are back from holidays, school buses and public transit are on regular …
August is National Drug Drop-Off Month
National Drug Drop-off Month.It is important to check your medicine cabinet and home regularly for medications that are expired or no longer needed.
Extreme Heat
Protect Yourself from the Effects of Extreme Heat Summer is here and so is the heat! During the past week, it’s important to remind ourselves and others to take care …
April Crime Update
Auto theft continues to be our biggest area of concern. In April, SAHRA’s area had two auto thefts. Year to date, we are flat compared to 2022 but rates are …
SAHRA Crime Update
In this SAHRA crime update, we note that although auto theft continues to rise, police within GTA municipalities are making progress. Although our patience might be tested, there are promising developments to report.
My Community Watch Crime App
My Community Watch is a non-profit volunteer-led organization which has developed a crime app that provides a summary of crime incidents occurring within a defined geography, such as a radius around your home.
City inviting public feedback as part of Night Economy Review
The City of Toronto is seeking input to inform a review of licensing and zoning regulations for bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, as well as strategies to support Toronto’s night economy – the social, cultural and business activities that occur from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The public is encouraged to participate by completing an online survey and/or by attending an in-person or virtual consultation to share feedback.
SAHRA Crime Update January 2023
Auto Theft 2022 was a challenging year for auto theft in the SAHRA area. We closed out 2022 with 34 auto thefts versus 12 in 2021 representing an increase of …