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
By David Olsen- TRNTO.com April 29, 2021 A Thornhill neighbourhood is angry and prepared to fight back against revised plans for the Yonge North Subway Extension with fewer stations and an altered route that would see the line running under their neighbourhood. The eight-kilometre extension will bring the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) existing Line 1
Please be advised that a Community Information Meeting regarding the West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation Projects (Phases 3B & 4A) will be held Wednesday, May 5 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The following projects will be discussed: Phase 3B: Johnson Street, Dove Lane, Ida Street, Wiarton Court, St. Andres Court); and Phase 4A: Royal Orchard
Please be advised that a Special Development Services Committee meeting of Markham Council with Metrolinx will be held Monday, April 26 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held electronically and can be live-streamed from the city’s website: https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home If you would like to address the Committee, please notify the City Clerk in advance
Richard K. Hayes, President and CEO, Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Services, Archdiocese of Toronto has provided the following notice of objection against a Yonge North Subway proposal that would suggest an alternate route alignment to include tunnelling of the proposed subway underneath the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Please find a copy
The Honourable Peter Kent, Member of Parliament for Thornhill has provided the following letter in response to a Thornhill resident's concerns regarding the proposed Yonge North Subway Extension route. Please find a copy of the letter here: Peter Kent Letter
Starting on Monday April 5, Metrolinx contractors will be conducting topographical surveys, utility markings, and noise/vibration monitoring in the Royal Orchard community. Please find a copy of the notice here: YNSE Geotechnical Notice
Metrolinx April 7, 2021 Public Meeting - Recording To view a recording of Metrolinx's first Virtual Open House for the Royal Orchard community held April 7, 2021 please click here: https://www.metrolinxengage.com/en/YongeSubwayExtensionLive
By Heidi Riedner- Toronto Star April 6, 2021 Metrolinx is holding its first virtual open house this week for Thornhill’s Royal Orchard community regarding the Yonge North Subway Extension. The preferred business case for the project released March 18 revealed a revised route that swings east, close to Royal Orchard Boulevard, before travelling northeast below homes through
