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
Construction Notification: Thornhill Community Centre Amenity Closures for Major Energy Maintenance Project
City of Markham Construction Notice May 1, 2025 Topic: Construction Notice: Thornhill Community Centre Amenity Closures for Major Energy Maintenance Project Schedule: June 2, 2025 - June 22, 2025 (the fitness centre, gymnasium and pool will have different closure dates throughout the project). What is happening? The Thornhill Community
Metrolinx YNSE Utility work along Yonge Street from Glen Cameron Road to Clark Avenue
Metrolinx Construction Notice April 30, 2025 Topic: Utility work along Yonge Street from Glen Cameron Road to Clark Avenue Schedule: April 2025 to December 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
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
Meetings of Interest
for Ward 1 Thornhill Residents
| When | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |