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Lindwide – South Cornell

Applicant: Lindwide Development (Cornell) Limited Location: South side of Hwy 7 and west side of Donald Cousen's Parkway Proposal: Lindwide Properties (Cornell) Limited is proposing a draft plan of subdivision on the subject lands contains approximately 961 residential units in low rise and high rise development forms. The draft plan of subdivision also includes employment uses, public parks, a public school site, natural heritage blocks (woodlands and wetlands) and open space blocks. Status: Draft Approved. Applicant ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2022-03-04T12:59:42-05:00November 25th, 2020|

City of Markham moves from ORANGE-RESTRICT to RED-CONTROL classification

The Government of Ontario has lowered the thresholds for each classification level in the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework as a result of the latest modelling showing that if new cases of COVID-19 continue to grow at its current rate, the province could register up to 6,500 new cases per day by mid-December. Within the next two weeks, the province will likely exceed its intensive care threshold of 150 beds under any potential scenario. On Monday, November 16 at ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-11-14T17:29:11-05:00November 14th, 2020|

Please Slow Down – Lawn Sign Request

Every day I hear from residents about drivers texting, speeding, and running through stop signs in our neighbourhoods. With playgrounds open, families out walking more, and school around the corner, we need to make an effort to drive with extra care and slow down. Police are out there enforcing road safety, but there are hundreds of streets in Ward 5 and they can't be everywhere at one time. Residents can help too, by marking down license plates if we see ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-12-19T14:27:56-05:00August 9th, 2020|

Cornell community outreach garden gives back

Have you seen the Blessed Frederick Oznam Community Outreach garden lately? It is gorgeous and twice so far, donations to families in the area have been made. Kale, swiss chard, zucchini, herbs and other delicious produce grown and cared for by Ward 5 residents for Ward 5 residents! What could be better. If you have not been by, please walk over to Bur Oak and White’s Hill, have a look at the incredible allotments, about 30 in total, growing ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-08-04T14:15:35-04:00August 4th, 2020|

“Do you know where your children are?”

When we were kids, the rule was "Be home before the street lights come on." Times have changed, but we all still have concerns about the safety of our kids and the well-being of our community. I've been contacted by a number of residents concerned about a group of youth, some in cars hanging out at some of the parks...possibly smoking pot then driving. That is a concern for sure. The youth are teenagers likely from Cornell area but ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-07-30T13:08:41-04:00July 30th, 2020|

Thank you for remembering your boulevard tree

Thank you for remembering to water your boulevard tree especially the younger trees in extreme heat. There are approximately 17000 younger trees across the City. Your help is always appreciated! ThankWater Your Trees - Notice (1) you

Michelle Gibbons2020-07-23T13:25:04-04:00July 13th, 2020|

Are you seeing more rats in your area?

Markham has rats as do most Cities and Towns in the GTA. Development displaces many creatures, as we know. Where do they go? We want to relocate raccoons because they get in our garbage. Squirrels break tree branches, ransack gardens and bird feeders. Recently we saw a bear walking through a subdivision, a moose in Unionville, and deer still hit by cars. Coyotes and foxes are killing rabbits but this is where they lived before we moved here. We ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-07-04T21:25:21-04:00July 4th, 2020|

Should wearing masks be made mandatory in public indoor places?

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti recently introduced a motion at York Region Council that would see the wearing of masks made mandatory in all public indoor places. This would include all shopping centres and retail locations, schools, daycare centres, libraries, community centres, and more. You can read more about the Mayor's motion here: York Region council considering law to make face masks mandatory In addition, much has been written on the subject of mandatory face masks, both for and against ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-06-29T21:40:58-04:00June 29th, 2020|

Restoration of Swan Lake and Swan Lake Park

Do You Support Restoration of Swan Lake and Swan Lake Park? A local group of residents, the Friends of Swan Lake Park, are lobbying Markham Council to support the restoration of Swan Lake and Swan Lake Park. The group wants Council to address poor water quality issues in the Lake, the invasive plant species in Swan Lake Park and to commit to a long term restoration plan for all of the environmental elements in Swan Lake and Swan Lake ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-06-19T12:51:23-04:00June 19th, 2020|

Should Markham replace street lanes with temporary bicycle lanes?

Dear residents, neighbours and friends of Ward 5, Markham City Council has been asked by staff to consider a temporary measure that would see a selection of 4 lane roadways reduced to 2 lanes to accommodate dedicated cycling lanes. This issue will be discussed at the upcoming Development Services Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 8th. The full staff report can be reviewed at this link: Traffic Operational Changes Related to COVID-19 Markham Roads Being Considered Markham staff has ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-06-03T19:51:05-04:00June 3rd, 2020|

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