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.
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/d96c2accaaca48c7ab265b20616e3867
LATEST NEWS
Construction Notification: German Mills Creek Channel Restoration Project – Site 4
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Construction Notice March 18, 2026 Topic: Notice of Construction: German Mills Creek Channel Restoration Project - Site 4 7015 Leslie Street—Leslie Street and Steeles Avenue East Schedule: Phase 1 - Tree Removals - March 2026 Phase 2 - Erosion Control/Channel Restoration Start Date:
Metrolinx YNSE Upcoming Tree Removal Notice
Metrolinx Construction Notice March 12, 2026 Topic: Upcoming Tree Removal Notice Schedule: March 23 to March 30, 2026 Timing: Weekdays, 7:00AM to 7:00PM What is happening? To support future construction of the Yonge North Subway Extension, crews working on behalf of Metrolinx will be carrying out early site and
Pre-Design Notice: Detailed Design Notice for Pedestrian Crossovers and Traffic Signal Program
City of Markham Pre-Design Notice March 3, 2026 Topic: Pre-Design Notice: Detailed Design Notice for Pedestrian Crossovers and Traffic Signal Program Schedule: Pre-Design process begins March 2026 What is happening? The City of Markham has retained Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc. (Arcadis) to complete the pre-design and detailed design
Metrolinx YNSE Installation of Underground Monitoring Equipment on Longbridge Road, West of Yonge Street
Metrolinx Construction Notice February 10, 2026 Topic: Installation of underground monitoring equipment on Longbridge Road, west of Yonge Street Schedule: starting as early as February 23 (one week duration) Timing: Weekdays, 8:00AM to 5:00PM What is happening? To prepare for future tunnelling of the Yonge North Subway Extension, crews
Metrolinx YNSE Utility Survey Test Pit Investigations at 7967 Yonge Street
Metrolinx Construction Notice February 10, 2026 Topic: Utility survey test pit investigations at 7967 Yonge Street Schedule: February 12, 2026 Timing: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. What is happening? Crews working on behalf of Metrolinx will conduct two test pit investigations at 7967 Yonge Street to support the Yonge
Meetings of Interest
for Ward 1 Thornhill Residents
| When | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 15 | City of Markham Parks Redevelopment Strategy The City of Markham is developing a Parks Redevelopment Strategy to help guide how we redevelop and reimagine some of our city’s most beloved and used parks. Your input is needed to help shape this strategy. Please take a moment to share your ideas and park priorities by completing the city's survey and adding your comments to the interactive map. The survey and interactive map will close on March 15, 2026. | Parks Redevelopment Strategy: https://yourvoicemarkham.ca/park-redevelopment-strategy. Survey: https://yourvoicemarkham.ca/park-redevelopment-strategy/surveys/park-redevelopment-survey. Interactive Map: https://yourvoicemarkham.ca/park-redevelopment-strategy/places/interactive-park-map. |