Metrolinx Construction Notice October 7, 2026 Topic: Building demolitions along Yonge Street, near Royal Orchard Boulevard and at Yonge Street and Clark Avenue Schedule: October 12, 2026 until December 31, 2026 Timing: Weekdays, 7:00AM to 7:00PM What is happening? To accommodate future construction of the Yonge North Subway Extension, crews working on behalf of
City of Markham Construction Notice August 31, 2026 Topic: John St. Over CN Rail Bridge – Expansion Joints Replacement Start Date: September 25, 2026 End Date: December 2, 2026 What is happening? The City of Markham is replacing the expansion joints on John St. over the CN Rail Bridge. This project is part of
By: Scarlett Liu - https://www.yorkregion.com September 2, 2026 A proposed highrise development at John and Leslie streets has won approval from the Ontario Land Tribunal despite the City of Markham arguing the site should remain predominantly mid-rise. The tribunal allowed Primont Homes’ appeals involving 2300 John St. in part on an interim basis, approving
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 on Kirk Drive. The following
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 the properties located at 7967
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 are in a deficient condition
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 in following his passing, including
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 is coming to the city
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Notice May 27, 2026 Topic: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Notice: Herbicide Application in Woodland Park, Proctor Park, Almond Park and German Mills Meadow Start Date: June 1, 2026 End Date: July 31, 2026 What is happening? Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) will be continuing with periodic herbicide
By Scarlett Liu - https://www.yorkregion.com/ May 13, 2026 Markham council has voted to move ahead with a veterans-themed crosswalk despite a staff recommendation advising against decorative crosswalks across the city over safety, accessibility and liability concerns. The motion, brought forward by Councillor Karen Rea and seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, passed in a
