The Transit File – Is Markham the next victim of unchecked urban growth? We must do better!
I will limit this to one paragraph, or more, because there is not much more I can say that has not...
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Tag: Markham
So what is the Bombardier #C-Series anyway?
It’s a nice looking jet and it’s great to see that a #Canadian company may possibly...
Read MoreMarkham is building for the future
So Markham wants to build a 20000 seat arena and entertainment complex that will rival the Air Canada Centre. In a way it makes perfect sense. There has been a lot of talk around bringing an NHL team to Markham, however I...
Read MoreThe house that garbage built in York Region – rental mayhem 101
What comment can I offer on the lack of care for rental homes in York Region? What’s sad is home owners who buy rental properties, in fairly nice neighbourhoods, are turning them into rental ghettos. It’s said to see...
Read MoreRouge Park is starting to buzz with spring action — Tree Planting Sunday April 15
Rouge Park is starting to buzz with spring action — Tree Planting Sunday April 15
Rouge Park is starting to buzz with spring action, and you can be part of it!
A public tree planting event in Rouge Park this spring! The event will run from 9am – 1pm, if you are not able to join us for the full event, please stay as long as you like!
Where: 16th Ave and Reesor Rd, Markham
**Map of planting site will be provided upon registration**
When: Sunday April 15th, 2012 (9:00am – 1:00pm)
The bigger story: Canadian Election is the lowest in history at only 59 percent
CLOSE TO 10 MILLION CANADIANS DID NOT BOTHER TO VOTE!!!OTTAWA — Early figures indicate Canadians avoided the ballot box more than ever before on election day.Just 58 per cent of eligible voters visited the polls — from a high of...
Read MoreURGENT NEWS! Viva Strike is back on for York Region…
I am listening to the news and it seems that the VIVA strike is back on for tomorrow morning @ 4AM. There has definately been a break down somewhere down the line. The news is on CFRB and 680News at the moment. The information...
Read MoreYork Region Viva bus service ends Wednesday September 25 2008 at 4am – No service in York Region
680News staff | Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 7:42 pm Thirty-five-thousand commuters in York Region will have to find another way to work or school come Thursday morning. That’s because Viva bus drivers will go on...
Read MoreChina formula scare spreads to ice-cream, yoghurt
BEIJING (Reuters) – Hong Kong has ordered the recall of a Chinese company’s products after milk, ice cream and yogurt were found to be contaminated with melamine, the compound responsible for killing four children in...
Read MoreThe Subway Now group of York Region and the VIVA BRT
In an effort to be entirely impartial, posting the opinions of others, I’ve decided to list a link to the “Subway Now” group. Although I understand what they are attempting to do I still wonder who is going to really end up...
Read More$60M South Asian-themed mall to be built in Markham
The building a $60-mill. South Asian-themed mall, in what will be the largest development of its kind in North America, will start soon. I remember the complaints / issues old Markham residents brought to the table in the past,...
Read MoreTax Me I’m Torontonian
Toronto Council has finally passed the controversial new land-transfer tax and vehicle registration tax/fee. Although a compromise was needed, Toronto should now have the stable funding that they require to run the city. Barring...
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