Economist & Sun

May 28

Markham hosts forum on city proposal: You can have your say about Markham’s intention to upgrade its status to city from town tomorrow at 6 p.m.

May 25

24-storey seniors building proposed in Markham: A proposed seniors complex in Milliken Mills wants to double the height of one tower to address the growing wait list for long-term care in Markham. The increase to 24 storeys was not well received by some residents and councillors at a public meeting this week.

Markham tightens rules for donation bins, ice cream trucks: New, stricter regulations are coming to Markham for clothing donation bins and ice cream trucks. Story here.

May 24

Markham project worries landfill’s neighbours: Kimberly Seymour with children Saige Lustgarten, from back, Kauyan Dharsee and Nina Dharsee take a look at the creek where salmon can be found. Story here.

Business excellence group strives to raise bar: Business owners striving to achieve excellence are invited to attend the official launch of Excellence Markham, a joint venture between Markham and Excellence Canada (formerly the National Quality Institute of Canada).

May 23

Dandelions not dandy for all: Allan Goldstein and daughter Andrea, 7, suffer from allergies and say they can’t abide the dandelion weeds in Beverley Glen Park running rampant there near Wilshire Elementary School. Daughter Brianna, 10, and family dog Blue don’t mind romping through the weeds. Story here.

Victoria Square may become heritage zone: Markham’s Victoria Square could soon join Thornhill, Markham Village, Unionville and Buttonville to be designated a heritage conservation district.

Mosque can’t just start over, Markham mayor says: The planned Markham mosque on 16th Avenue can’t be scrapped and started over, despite some residents’ plea that the application approved under a flawed parking bylaw must be sent back to the starting line, Mayor Frank Scarpitti said. Full story here.

Smaller committee to steer Markham arena: A motion to have all town councillors, as opposed to a select few, sit on a special committee for the proposed NHL-ready arena in Markham Centre was voted down 6-5 this morning.

May 22

$1M lottery ticket bought in Thonrhill: Did you purchase a Lotto Max ticket in Thornhill last week? If so, check your numbers because you may be $1 million richer today.