Bi-Annual Fall/Winter Newsletter 2021
November 20, 2020 - Councillor Keith Irish- Fall 2020/Winter 2021 Newsletter
Keith speaks at subway rally at Queens Park
October 6, 2021 — Residents of Thornhill organized a rally at Queens Park to send a clear message to Premier Ford and his cabinet that they are opposed to the proposed Yonge North Subway Extension alignment. Keith had the opportunity to speak at the rally and provided a statement from Thornhill Member of Parliament
Residents want Yonge North Subway Extension back on Yonge Street
By Aileen Zangouei- yorkregion.com September 20, 2021 The message was loud and clear at the Sept. 17 gathering protesting the North Subway Yonge Subway Extension being tunnelled through the Royal Orchard neighbourhood: "Stay on Yonge." Just a few days before the federal election, residents gathered letting their candidates know what they expect of their
5-tower development of Shouldice Hospital lands up for scrutiny
By Heidi Riedner- Markham Economist & Sun September 4, 2021 Area residents will have an opportunity to ask questions and find out more details regarding a massive development planned for the Shouldice Hospital lands located at 7750 Bayview Ave. in Thornhill. With the hospital continuing to operate under a leased arrangement for 16 more years, the development
John St. Cast Iron Watermain Rehabilitation Notice of Construction
Please be advised the City will be undertaking watermain rehabilitation on the following streets in 2021 and 2022: John St- West of CNR Crossing to Leslie/Don Mills 14th Ave- West of Woodbine Ave Lyndhurst Dr- East of Cummings Ct Esna Park Dr- Woodbine Ave to Rodick Rd Construction is scheduled to begin the week
New E.J. Sands Public School in Thornhill moves forward
By Heidi Riedner for Markham Economist & Sun August 13, 2021 The city recently approved a new site plan submitted by the York Region District School Board to rebuild E.J. Sand Public School in Thornhill. Thornhill Coun. Keith Irish said the recent development marks an important milestone in seeing a new two-storey school built on
Markham council rejects Metrolinx plan
By Heidi Riedner- yorkregion.com June 18, 2021 Thornhill residents are among many in York region looking forward to the extension of the Yonge subway line up to Richmond Hill, but they have become increasingly fed up and fearful ever since Metrolinx announced in March a revised route that will tunnel under homes in the
Have your say!
Councillor Keith Irish and the City of Markham Parks and Open Space Development Team invite you to join the Yonge and Grandview Park virtual Public Open House on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. City staff will highlight the conceptual plan, proposed amenities and associated landscape works planned for the park.
We want to hear from you!
Councillor Keith Irish and the City of Markham Parks and Open Space Development Team invite you to join the Green Lane Park virtual Public Open House on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. City staff will highlight the conceptual plan, proposed amenities and associated landscape works planned for the park. Please
Anger growing atop planned Yonge North subway extension
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,