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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.
Traffic Closure: John Street to Southbound Yonge Street > Updated January 30
Please note that Metrolinx has now extended this work to at least February 10 and potentially beyond this date. Please refer to the notice they provided below.
I want you to be aware that the Region of York is planning a 7-week (previously 4-weeks) closure of the left turn lane at John Street and Yonge Street beginning on or around October 1. Once the closure is in place, vehicles travelling westbound on John Street will not be able to turn southbound onto Yonge Street each day from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This closure is to allow for the re-location of a large concrete hydro duct bank in support of the Yonge North Subway Extension. There will also be lane restrictions on Yonge Street for this work; I do not expect those to extend much beyond the intersection with John Street.
Signs in support of managing traffic and indicating detours will begin appearing throughout the neighbourhood a few days in advance.
With 18K cars travelling John Street each day, this will be the most significant to date traffic interruption by Metrolinx in support of the subway project.
Revised: January 30, 2025
LATEST NEWS
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
Metrolinx YNSE Partial Right-lane Closure on Yonge Street South of John Street
Metrolinx Construction Notice March 6, 2025 Topic: Overnight Partial Right-lane Closure on Yonge Street South of John Street Schedule: March 10 to March 14, 2025 Timing: Monday to Friday 6:00PM to 7:00AM What is happening? The overnight partial right-lane closure on Yonge Street south of John Street from March
Metrolinx YNSE Utility work on Thornridge Drive at Yonge Street
Metrolinx Construction Notice January 23, 2025 Topic: Utility work on Thornridge Drive at Yonge Street between Old Jane Street & Elgin Street Schedule: January 30, 2025 to May 1, 2025 Timing: Monday to Friday 7:00AM to 4:30PM and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (weekend work until February 25,
Meetings of Interest
for Ward 1 Thornhill Residents
| When | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| February 11 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Development Services Committee Meeting Topic: Recommendation Report, National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i of Canada, Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications | A recommendation report from the city’s Planning staff regarding the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i of Canada, Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications will be considered at a meeting of Council’s Development Services Committee on Tuesday, February 11 beginning at 9:30 a.m. You can participate in the meeting in-person at the Markham Council Chamber (101 Town Centre Blvd.), or remotely via Zoom. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the city’s website. The staff report and associated files can be viewed here: https://pub-markham.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b91aefed-634e-465a-87c1-e543b235564f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English&Item=26&Tab=attachments". If you wish to address members of Markham Council at the February 11 meeting, please notify the City Clerk in advance with an email to clerkspublic@markham.ca. Each deputant is allowed up to five minutes to speak. Council also accepts written submissions. |
| February 18 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Statutory Public Meeting Topic: 151 and 155 Henderson Avenue The City is in receipt of a complete Planning Project Application, for 151 and 155 Henderson Avenue submitted by Arcadis Professional Services Inc. (Simon Yee), to permit the redevelopment of the subject lands at 151 and 155 Henderson Avenue. The subject lands are currently occupied by two single detached dwellings. The application would facilitate the development of eight (8) townhouse units and two (2) semi-detached units. Access is proposed by an internal private driveway from Henderson Avenue. | The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Council Chamber at the Markham Civic Centre at 101 Town Centre Blvd. The meeting will also be live-streamed on the city's website: https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home. If you wish to address members of Development Services Committee at this meeting, please notify the City Clerk in advance with an email to clerkspublic@markham.ca. Each deputant is allowed up to five minutes to speak. |
| February 25 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Council Meeting Topic: Recommendation Report, National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i of Canada, Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications | The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Council Chamber at the Markham Civic Centre at 101 Town Centre Blvd. The meeting will also be live-streamed on the city's website: https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home. If you wish to address members of Council at this meeting, please notify the City Clerk in advance with an email to clerkspublic@markham.ca. Each deputant is allowed up to five minutes to speak. The meeting minutes and the video can be viewed on the city's website: https://www.markham.ca/about-city-markham/city-hall/council-and-committee-meetings. |
| March 4 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Statutory Public Meeting Topic: 7079 Yonge Street The City is in receipt of a complete Planning Project Application, for 7079 Yonge Street submitted by Goldberg Group (Adam Layton), to permit the redevelopment of the subject lands located at the northeast corner of Yonge Street and Woodward Avenue. The subject lands are currently occupied by an auto dealership. The application would facilitate the redevelopment of the existing one-storey commercial building into a 45-storey mixed use building including a 3 to 5 storey podium with 568 residential units and 391 square metres of non-residential gross floor area (GFA) at grade. | The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Council Chamber at the Markham Civic Centre at 101 Town Centre Blvd. The meeting will also be live-streamed on the city's website: https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home. If you wish to address members of Development Services Committee at this meeting, please notify the City Clerk in advance with an email to clerkspublic@markham.ca. Each deputant is allowed up to five minutes to speak. |
| March 18 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Development Services Committee Meeting Topic: Recommendation Report, 8180 - 8220 Bayview Limited Partnership, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to permit a mixed-use mid-rise building at 8190 to 8200 Bayview Avenue | A recommendation report from the city’s Planning staff regarding 8180 - 8220 Bayview Avenue, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to permit a mixed-use mid-rise building at 8190 to 8200 Bayview Avenue will be considered at a meeting of Council’s Development Services Committee on Tuesday, March 18 beginning at 9:30 a.m. You can participate in the meeting in-person at the Markham Council Chamber (101 Town Centre Blvd.), or remotely via Zoom. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the city’s website. The staff report and associated files can be viewed here: https://pub-markham.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e354275f-215d-4a1b-b2be-c4a3cf29fa62&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English&Item=23&Tab=attachments". If you wish to address members of Development Services Committee at this meeting, please notify the City Clerk in advance with an email to clerkspublic@markham.ca. Each deputant is allowed up to five minutes to speak. Council also accepts written submissions. |
| 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/. |