Anger growing atop planned Yonge North subway extension
By Matthew Bingley- Global News May 11, 2021 Residents in Thornhill are growing angrier over a recent decision to build a new subway extension under their neighbourhood, and are planning a weekend protest with the hopes of encouraging the Ontario government to change the route. The Royal Orchard neighbourhood sits about a kilometre south of Highway 407, between Yonge Street and Bayview
Neighbourhood shocked that subway may run under their homes
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 determined. Two options originally proposed
Metrolinx Notice – May 3, 2021
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 where necessary permissions have been
Opposition grows to Yonge subway extension plan
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 subway to the cities of
Thornhill Flood Control Community Information Meeting: May 5 at 7:00 p.m.
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 Blvd (from Pomona Creek to
Markham Council Committee Meeting with Metrolinx: April 26 at 6:30 p.m.
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 by email to clerkspublic@markham.ca. Each deputant will