Markham council approves veterans crosswalk despite safety, Mayor’s ‘Disneyland’ concerns
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 narrow 7-6 vote after lengthy
Metrolinx YNSE Construction Notice: Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) at 7 & 9 Clark Avenue
Metrolinx Construction Notice May 5, 2026 Topic: Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) at 7 & 9 Clark Avenue Schedule: May 6, 2026 until May 29, 2026 Timing: Weekdays, 8:00AM to 5:00PM What is happening? The Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) to be initiated at the properties located at 7 & 9 Clark Avenue is to support the Yonge North
Metrolinx YNSE Construction Notice: Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) at 128, 130 & 132 Kirk Drive
Metrolinx Construction Notice May 5, 2026 Topic: Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) at 128, 130 & 132 Kirk Drive Schedule: May 18, 2026 until June 15, 2026 Timing: Weekdays, 8:00AM to 5:00PM What is happening? The Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) to be initiated at the properties located at 128, 130 and 132 Kirk Drive is to support the
Metrolinx YNSE Construction Notice: Median removal at Yonge Street and John Street
Metrolinx Construction Notice April 21, 2026 Topic: Median removal at Yonge Street and John Street Schedule: Early May 2026 Duration: Approximately two weeks Timing: Weekdays, 7:00AM to 5:00PM; occasional weekend or overnight work as required What is happening? Crews working on behalf of Metrolinx will be performing preliminary work starting with median removal to prepare for the construction of
Metrolinx YNSE Construction Notice: Road widening on Yonge Street south of John Street
Metrolinx Construction Notice April 21, 2026 Topic: Road widening on Yonge Street south of John Street Schedule: Mid-May 2026 Duration: Approximately two weeks Timing: Weekdays, 7:00AM to 5:00PM; occasional weekend or overnight work as required What is happening? Crews working on behalf of Metrolinx will continue with preliminary work, widening the roadway south of John Street in preparation of
Temporary Road Closure Notice: Bayview Avenue between Laureleaf Road and Barristers Court
Temporary Road Closure Notice April 15, 2026 Topic: Region of York Temporary Road Closure Notice: CN Rail Bridge on Bayview Avenue between Laureleaf Road and Barristers Court Schedule: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Work Hours: 9:30AM-3:30PM What is happening? Temporary road closures of Bayview Avenue, between Laureleaf Road and Barristers Court, for CN bridge inspection/rehabilitation. What to Expect During Construction: