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New E.J. Sands Public School in Thornhill moves forward

By Heidi Riedner for Markham Economist & Sun August 13, 2021 The city recently approved a new site plan submitted by the York Region District School Board to rebuild E.J. Sand Public School in Thornhill. Thornhill Coun. Keith Irish said the recent development marks an important milestone in seeing a new two-storey school built on the site previously occupied by

August 13th, 2021|

Markham council rejects Metrolinx plan

By Heidi Riedner- yorkregion.com June 18, 2021 Thornhill residents are among many in York region looking forward to the extension of the Yonge subway line up to Richmond Hill, but they have become increasingly fed up and fearful ever since Metrolinx announced in March a revised route that will tunnel under homes in the Royal Orchard neighbourhood. “We want

June 23rd, 2021|

Have your say!

Councillor Keith Irish and the City of Markham Parks and Open Space Development Team invite you to join the Yonge and Grandview Park virtual Public Open House on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. City staff will highlight the conceptual plan, proposed amenities and associated landscape works planned for the park. Please visit www.yourvoicemarkham.ca/parks to register

June 3rd, 2021|

We want to hear from you!

Councillor Keith Irish and the City of Markham Parks and Open Space Development Team invite you to join the Green Lane Park virtual Public Open House on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. City staff will highlight the conceptual plan, proposed amenities and associated landscape works planned for the park. Please visit www.yourvoicemarkham.ca/parks to register to

June 3rd, 2021|

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

May 12th, 2021|

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

May 7th, 2021|
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