Tunnel vision over Yonge subway extension threatens Markham neighbourhoods, critics charge
By David Olsen- for TRNTO March 2, 2021 A shopping centre in Thornhill may soon be home to several residential rental towers and a new park as part of a redevelopment that a local councillor has called inevitable. An official plan and zoning bylaw amendment application have been submitted to the City of Markham by the Goldberg Group, on behalf
Markham Council endorses fourth minister’s zoning order (MZO)
By Heidi Riedner - Markham Economist & Sun February 18, 2021 Controversial minister’s zoning orders (MZOs) continue to pile up for a proposed massive housing development on the border between Markham and Stouffville, much to the dismay and outrage of concerned residents. Since 2018, the province has issued more than 35 orders, which give the minister of municipal affairs and
Neighbours of Olde Thornhill Village — February 2021
Keith discusses the York University Markham Centre Campus, the first public university campus in York Region in the February issue of Neighbours of Olde Thornhill Village magazine.
Proposed condo development deemed “outrageous”
By David Olsen- for TRNTO January 6, 2021 A proposed development featuring a 59-storey tower has been deemed outrageous by a Markham councillor as a neighbourhood readies itself for the possible extension of the Yonge subway line. Greencapital is seeking to rezone an approximately 1.5-hectare site at 10 Royal Orchard Blvd., just off Yonge Street, to facilitate the construction of
Neighbours of Olde Thornhill Village — January 2021
Keith pens a tribute to the Heintzman House Auxiliary in the January issue of Neighbours of Olde Thornhill Village magazine.
Neighbours of Olde Thornhill Village — December 2020
Keith looks toward better days in the December issue of Neighbours of Olde Thornhill Village magazine.