WELCOME
This website is a source of useful information for people living in Markham’s Ward 1. In addition to keeping you informed, we’d also like to hear from you.
If you have questions or comments about issues and concerns in Ward 1, please contact us using the “Contact” link at the bottom of this page.
Commerce Transformer Station and Line Project
Hydro One has plans to construct a new 230 kV transmission line on property they own between Leslie Street and Highway 404, and Highway 7 to the residential properties to the south.
This will entail constructing four new towers and two junction stations all above ground and 21-metres from the residential properties. I am working with the impacted homeowners to convince Hydro One to bury this portion of the line.
If you would like to lend your support to this effort, please email Lauren Patton at lpatton@markham.ca and we will put you in touch with the resident organizers.
LATEST NEWS
Metrolinx YNSE Notices of Assessment
Topic: Metrolinx Notices of Assessment April 8, 2025 What is happening? Metrolinx will be delivering Notices of Assessment (NOAs) to the following properties on April 8, 2025: 7115 Yonge Street 7123 Yonge Street 7015 Yonge Street 7291 Yonge Street 7335 Yonge Street 7377 Yonge Street 141 Kirk Drive 235
Metrolinx YNSE Utility work near Yonge Street and Glen Cameron Road
Metrolinx Construction Notice March 24, 2025 Topic: Utility work near Yonge Street and Glen Cameron Road Schedule: April 7 to May 23, 2025 Timing: Weekdays, 9:30AM to 3:30PM What is happening? To support future construction of the Yonge North Subway Extension, crews working on behalf of Metrolinx and Alectra
Pre-Construction Notification: Blower Building Gas Header Upgrade & Gas Well Repair – German Mills Meadow
City of Markham Pre-Construction Notice March 13, 2025 Topic: Blower Building Gas Header Upgrade & Gas Well Repair – German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat Schedule: March 17, 2025 - end of April 2025 (weather permitting); final landscaping to be completed Spring 2025 What is happening? City of Markham
Metrolinx YNSE Groundwater monitoring in Royal Orchard Community
Metrolinx Construction Notice March 6, 2025 Topic: Groundwater monitoring in Royal Orchard Community Schedule: March 24 to March 28, 2025 Timing: 9:00AM to 3:00PM What is happening? Technicians working on behalf of Metrolinx will be monitoring pre-existing wells along Banquo Road, Bay Thorn Drive, Shieldmark Crescent, Kirk Drive and
Metrolinx YNSE Site Restoration in Royal Orchard Park
Metrolinx Construction Notice March 6, 2025 Topic: Site Restoration in Royal Orchard Park Schedule: March 17, 2025 Timing: 9:30AM to 6:00PM What is happening? Metrolinx is concluding work at a geotechnical investigation site in Pomona Creek, within Royal Orchard Park. Crews will be filling boreholes, removing equipment, and restoring
Meetings of Interest
for Ward 1 Thornhill Residents
| When | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| April 14 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Special Development Services Committee Meeting Topic: Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan Interim Report | An interim report from the city’s Planning staff regarding the Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan will be considered at a Special meeting of Council’s Development Services Committee on Tuesday, April 14 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Note: The meeting will be conducted as a workshop for Council, and as such, deputations will not be heard at this session. Members of the public are encouraged to observe the meeting proceedings via the livestream https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home or by attending in-person at the Civic Centre in the Council Chamber. Information about the meeting, including a comprehensive presentation that addresses concerns Councillor Irish and others raised at the January 27 DSC meeting can be viewed here: https://pub-markham.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e85c6cc5-f071-4779-9c45-128fbd5818b2&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English There will be additional opportunities for members of the public and other stakeholders to participate at an upcoming Community Information Meeting to be scheduled, and at future Development Services Committee meetings on the Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan Study. To keep up-to-date, visit https://yourvoicemarkham.ca/yongecorridor and subscribe for project updates. |
| April 23 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Yonge North Subway East 2025 Spring into Action Park Clean up Annswell Park 190 Dudley Avenue Meet at the park entrance off Dudley Avenue | * Rain or shine * Everyone is welcome * Latex gloves and garbage bags will be provided * Refreshments - please bring your own water * Dress appropriate (rubber boots) For more information, please visit Yonge North Subway East website: https://www.metrolinx.com/YongeSubwayExt. |
| April 25, 26 & 27 | Heintzman House Art Show and Sale April 25 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. April 26 & 27 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 135 Bay Thorn Drive, Thornhill | Free admission and free parking. For more information, please visit the Heintzman House website: https://theheintzmanhouse.ca/hhas. |
| April 26 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Grandview Area Residents Association Park Clean Up Grandview Park Please meet at the Splash Pad / Washroom Area | * Rain or shine * Everyone is welcome - children under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult * Students can earn volunteer hours - please bring your form * Bags and gloves will be provided * Special event for younger children to place gnomes in the forest. Please bring a gnome, or help your child find a place in the woods for one of the gnomes provided * Light refreshments will be available For more information, please visit the Grandview Area Residents Association website: https://www.thornhillgara.com/. |
| April 27 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Pomona Mills Conservationists Community Litter Clean Up Pomona Mills Park Meet at the east side of Henderson Avenue and Forest Park Crescent | * Rain or shine * Everyone is welcome * Students can earn volunteer hours * Refreshments - please bring your own cup * Zero waste event For more information, please visit the Pomona Mills Conservationists website: http://www.thornhillwardone.com/. |
| April 27 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Aileen Willowbrook Residents Association Windy Hill Park Spring Clean Up Windy Hill Park (located behind Willowbrook P.S.) Please enter the park from Innisbrook Crescent and meet at the gazebo | * Rain or shine * Everyone is welcome * Refreshments and snacks will be available * Students can earn volunteer hours - please bring your form * Bags and gloves will be provided For more information, please visit the Aileen Willowbrook Residents Association website: https://awrathornhill.ca/windy-hill-park/ |
| April 27 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Royal Orchard Ratepayers Association Park Clean Up Royal Orchard Park Please enter the park from the Royal Orchard Boulevard entrance | * Rain or shine * Everyone is welcome * Students can earn volunteer hours * Bags and gloves will be provided * Refreshments will be available - please bring your own coffee cup * Rock painting will be offered again * PC Hinds from York Regional Police will be attending to provide information on Neighbourhood Watch and answer residents’ concerns regarding community safety For more information, please visit the Royal Orchard Ratepayers Association website: https://www.royalorchardra.ca/. |
| May 9 and 16 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 2025 Spring Compost Giveaway R.J. Clatworthy Arena | * Residents will be invited to register online via the city's website beginning April 22 to pick-up two free bags of compost at one of the events * One registration per household (two bags per registration) * Spaces are limited and are on a first come, first served basis * Residents are able to cancel and re-register for a different day if space permits * Events are rain or shine |