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The parent trap: Will and Kate aren’t the only mom and dad to backtrack on those best laid plans

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Before their baby was born, royal supercouple Kate and William decided, and perhaps naively publicly announced, that they wouldn’t be hiring a nanny, that they would set an example of being involved new young royals and raise Prince George themselves. Well, like many new parents, they’ve discovered that nine months into parenthood the challenges are a bit different than you imagined, once you actually become parents.

Gord Downie and The Sadies form new Toronto supergroup

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This is the first interview Travis Good has given regarding the new collaborative project that sees Toronto band The Sadies team up with Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip fame. And, true to the anarchic nature of the seven-year project, he’s having trouble explaining how it all came together so brilliantly. Who knew these Canadian roots and rock veterans could be so punk?

Leaside’s oldest home subject of dispute

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Leaside’s oldest home, the Thomas G. Elgie farmhouse, might be moving. Developer Matthew Garnett took possession of the property located at 262 Bessborough Dr. in 2013 and wants to divide the land into three lots. He plans to use a hydraulic lifting system to move the Elgie House forward on the 105-foot-wide space to make … Continued

A new take on development

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If you find Toronto’s development approval process hard to understand, it’s not your fault. The most common question asked is “Why doesn’t the city just require the builder to respect the existing bylaw?” The answer is mired in the land use approval provisions set out in the provincial planning act and the processes that subsequently … Continued

Keeping the Hodgson rink open

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Our community’s ice rink at Hodgson Senior Public School is beloved by our local families. It sadly closed this year as a result of ammonia leaks. Components at a facility like Hodgson have a life cycle of 15 to 20 years, and the rink is now more than 30 years old. There is no doubt … Continued

Gridlock is stalling Richmond Hill

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Rapid growth and continued lack of investment in transportation and transit infrastructure have made the GTA one of the most heavily congested regions in the world. According to the Environics Research Group, the average Toronto commute in 2013 took 42 minutes, compared to Ottawa at 29 minutes and Montreal at 36 minutes. Canada’s Big City … Continued

Our local green achievements

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April is Earth Month! A great way to celebrate this month is by highlighting some of the City of Markham’s environmental accomplishments. One of our great achievements this year, that I am so proud of, is council’s approval of bird-friendly guidelines. Every year millions of migratory birds are killed or injured when they collide with … Continued