Residents occasionally see a new home go up that is larger than what is set out in the applicable bylaw. How can this be? Why doesn’t the city just come along with a wrecking ball and demolish the offending structure? Welcome to the Committee of Adjustment.
Last year, parking enforcement issued approximately 572,000 tickets for pay-and-display parking offences. This caused many residents and local businesses to raise the issue of fairness as the time on their watch may have been a few minutes different than on the parking machine.
After one of the worst winters in memory, Ward 10 is gearing up for an amazing summer of events in our parks and community centres.
There are a few major events that impacted the direction of Timber Timbre’s new album, Hot Dreams. The Banff Centre where songwriter and vocalist Taylor Kirk worked with producer Graham Lessard; the Canadian Music Centre’s collection of vintage keyed instruments and the hot and steamy surrounds of Laurel Canyon, Calif. What people are picking up on most is that hot and steamy part.
Last summer Toronto’s heart went out to Lac Megantic when we learned of the devastating rail disaster that took so many lives. In the weeks and months that followed, we looked for answers. We wanted to know how this could have happened. It took longer still for other questions to be raised. What other communities … Continued
Thornhill woman serves as a Nanny Angel to families in need
Forest Hill artist serves as a Nanny Angel to families in need
Most people will agree that this past winter was one of the worst we have ever experienced — the coldest in 20 years. In the city, the numerous storms, the ongoing cold and of course the ice storm and power failure took a large toll. The impact of the ice storm will be with us … Continued
A 75-year-old Thornhill man and his son recently took the Boston Marathon by storm. Keijo Taivassalo and his son Petja, a physical education teacher at Langstaff Secondary School, have just returned from an exhilarating run at the Boston Marathon. Keijo happened to place first in the 60 years and older category, a feat he had … Continued
In the past several years, there has been much discussion about the future of the David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) lands along Bayview Avenue, north of 16th Avenue. The Town of Richmond Hill and the community have worked hard to preserve and protect the cultural and natural heritage of the significant site that is unique in … Continued
Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Markham shortlisted for campus
With summer not too far off, I offer an update on the status of the four parks that are in the process of redevelopment. The work in Brookdale Park (located near Avenue Road) and Woburn Park (near Bathurst) will commence mid-May. It is anticipated that construction will last eight weeks. The majority of the park … Continued
