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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
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. The January 28 Council meeting had a resolution to hold a Special DSC meeting to provide a detailed analysis and breakdown of the Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan. 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. If you wish to address members of Development Services Committee at the April 14 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 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 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/. |