City of Markham Construction Notice – John St. Over CN Rail Bridge – Expansion Joints Replacement
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 the City’s bridges and culverts
OLT gives green light to another Markham highrise despite city’s push for mid-rise development
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 proposed official plan and zoning
Metrolinx YNSE Construction Notice: Residential Demolitions at 128, 130 and 132 Kirk Drive
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 properties that are set to
Metrolinx YNSE Construction Notice: Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments at 7967 Yonge Street and 1 Royal Orchard Boulevard
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 Yonge Street and 1 Royal
City of Markham Construction Notice – Rehabilitation of Storm and Sanitary Sewers and Laterals
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 and need to be repaired.
Longtime Markham Councillor Khalid Usman dies
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 from Mayor Frank Scarpitti, who