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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.
MappiT
While we endeavour to keep the list of Ward 1 development applications up-to-date, things can change frequently.
We encourage you to also visit “MappiT” the City of Markham’s Development Application Viewer.
Members of the public can search various development applications city-wide as well as tree removal permits to check on their status.
MappiT can be viewed here: https://markham.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/891da101b4a348859874886aeef70d79
LATEST NEWS
Metrolinx YNSE Construction Notice: Residential Demolitions at 128, 130 and 132 Kirk Drive
Metrolinx Construction Notice June 24, 2026 Topic: Residential Demolitions at 128, 130 and 132 Kirk Drive Schedule: July 3, 2026 until September 4, 2026 Timing: Weekdays, 7:00AM to 7:00PM What is happening? To accommodate future construction of the Yonge North Subway Extension, crews will be demolishing three residential buildings
Metrolinx YNSE Construction Notice: Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments at 7967 Yonge Street and 1 Royal Orchard Boulevard
Metrolinx Construction Notice June 10, 2026 Topic: Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) at 7967 Yonge Street and 1 Royal Orchard Boulevard Schedule: June 22, 2026 until December 4, 2026 Timing: Weekdays, 7:00AM to 7:00PM What is happening? The Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to be initiated at
City of Markham Construction Notice – Rehabilitation of Storm and Sanitary Sewers and Laterals
City of Markham Construction Notice June 2, 2026 Topic: Rehabilitation of Storm and Sanitary Sewers and Laterals 2026 Start Date: June 2026 End Date: December 2026 What is happening? The City of Markham has identified storm and sanitary sewers and laterals (i.e., individual property connections) at various locations that
Longtime Markham Councillor Khalid Usman dies
By: Scarlett Liu - https://www.yorkregion.com June 2, 2026 Former Markham councillor Khalid Usman, who represented Ward 7 for 14 years, died May 30. A familiar figure in Markham’s civic and charitable communities, Usman was known for his fundraising efforts and volunteer work with numerous local organizations. Tributes have poured
Main Street Unionville officially reopens after $14.8M restoration project
By: Gabriela Silva-Ponte - https://www.cbc.ca May 31, 2026 Politicians and community members gathered in Markham, Ont., Saturday for the grand reopening ceremony of Main Street Unionville. Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti said the reopening comes at a perfect time, ahead of the Unionville Festival and the NTT IndyCar Series, which
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