In the mid-1930s George McCullagh purchased 200-acres of land in what is now the Bayview/John area of Thornhill. Construction of his iconic home at 7750 Bayview Avenue began soon after. It eventually cost $500K to construct, equivalent to $11M today. McCullagh was a wealthy Toronto financier. Between 1936 and his death* on his Thornhill estate
A Virtual Community Information Meeting was held on March 20, 2023 by Keith and members of City of Markham Environmental Services Department staff on the next phase of flood control infrastructure work in Thornhill. The Phase 4B work will affect Kindale Way, Romfield Circuit, Stornoway Crescent, Baymark Road, Rothsay Road, Fleance Drive and Dunsinane
The city is in receipt of applications from Malone Given Parsons Limited c/o 8180-8220 Bayview Limited Partnership to amend the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw to permit redevelopment of the properties known municipally as 8190 and 8200 Bayview Avenue. The applications facilitate the development of a 15-storey mixed use building consisting of 631 dwelling
First, a confession. I have been a dog owner for 30-plus years. I love dogs. I know too not everyone feels the same. I have a friend that had a traumatic childhood encounter with a dog and remains fearful and another who is allergic. Many people quickly cross the street when they see a