By Matthew Bingley- Global News May 11, 2021 Residents in Thornhill are growing angrier over a recent decision to build a new subway extension under their neighbourhood, and are planning a weekend protest with the hopes of encouraging the Ontario government to change the route. The Royal Orchard neighbourhood sits about a kilometre south of Highway 407,
By Tanya Mok- blogto.com May 7, 2021 Residents of a Toronto neighbourhood say they've been blindsided by Metrolinx's plans to build a new subway system beneath their homes. The Yonge North Subway Extension will extend Line 1 of the TTC eight kilometres from Finch up to Richmond Hill. What that route looks like exactly has yet to be
Starting on Thursday, May 13, Metrolinx contractors will be commencing the environmental assessment process in the Royal Orchard community. The environmental assessment involves studying things like soil and groundwater quality, the natural environment, ambient noise and vibration levels, and land use. All work will be non-intrusive and confined only to public property and private property