Urban Toronto - https://urbantoronto.ca February 3, 2023 by Matias Bessai Being one of Toronto’s internationally acclaimed architecture firms, Hariri Pontarini Architects has experience when it comes to making headlines, and with the recent announcement of a striking new institutional project, the studio seems to have done it again. The firm has been commissioned by
Markham Review- https://markhamreview.com/ February 9, 2023 Three-and-a-half months after a third of Markham’s registered voters cast their ballots in the municipal election, Mayor Frank Scarpitti has appointed the leaders of Council’s General and Development Services Committees. “I am proud of the leadership and vision my colleagues will bring to these integral positions at the
Please see an update from the Region of York here: Yonge North Subway Extension Update - January 12, 2023
By Jennifer McLaughlin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Markham Review- https://ca.news.yahoo.com/ November 21, 2022 Markham’s mayor and council members took their oaths of office at the November 15 inaugural meeting of Markham’s council for the 2022 to 2026 term. While optimism was expressed about the city’s future, many also acknowledged the challenges ahead. Relatives, friends,
By Irene Wong- yorkregion.com October 16, 2022 When City of Markham announced the $188-million purchase of the nine-hectare site at 7750 Bayview Ave., also known as the Shouldice Property, in September, the five members in the Pomona Valley Steering Committee (PVSC) felt a mix of surprise, relief and happiness after a prolonged battle with
By Jennifer McLaughlin- https://www.pentictonherald.ca/ September 20, 2022 The purpose of a City of Markham Development Services Committee Public Meeting Sept.6 was to receive feedback from members of the public on a development proposal. The consensus was a resounding thumbs down. Owners of the property at 8111 Kennedy Road, currently occupied by the BMW dealership at
By Jennifer Mc Laughlin- markhamreview.com September 18, 2022 A historic piece of property will soon be added to Markham’s collection of parks and open spaces. “I am overjoyed to announce that Markham Council has accepted a plan put forward by me and Mayor Scarpitti that will see ownership of the Shouldice Hospital lands at
By Irene Wong- yorkregion.com September 12, 2022 The debatable massive development of Shouldice Hospital lands in Thornhill has taken a sudden turn. The City of Markham announced it has pursued and agreed to purchase 7750 Bayview Ave., also known as the Shouldice Property, in Thornhill. Markham will use the nine-hectare (22-acre) site for a
By Jennifer McLaughlin- http://markhamreview.com September 5, 2022 Dog lovers celebrated connection and inclusivity at the Cornell Woodlot Park opening on Aug. 28. The park includes a brand new, fully accessible playground, a shade structure, walking paths, and an off-leash dog area. For the Markham Dog Association, the new off-leash park is a step in
By Heidi Riedner- http://yorkregion.com July 10, 2022 More than 50 residents took the opportunity to express their concerns to Metrolinx officials and politicians about the Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE) during a second community walk tracing the subway route through Thornhill on Saturday, July 9. While they still have hopes the subway will not
