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Together our Voice is Stronger
We are a not for profit association of residents living in the community of Unionville in Markham, Ontario. Our vision is to improve our community through public education, engagement and representation. We usually meet the first Monday of every month (see Upcoming Meetings and Events below). We also produce a monthly newsletter full of information (see Newsletters page). For more details please visit the About Us page.
some issues we’re working on
- Managing Growth. Loss of Markham farmlands. Environmental impacts.
- Development proposals, eg Scardred7 (previously White Rose location), Sheridan Nurseries, Hildebrand, Hilton Suites. “No Frills” plaza.
- Markham Centre Secondary Plan and CEP (Community Energy Plan).
- Unionville Main Street Vision and Watford Group development proposal.
- Markville Area Secondary Plan.
- Bill 23 “More Homes Built Faster Act”.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
We are fairly quiet in the summer, so no meetings currently scheduled. If something urgent comes up we will email to all subscribers.
Latest Postings
- New Rogers Cell Tower At 16th & Kennedy Rds. Rogers has applied for permission for a new cell tower at 16th & Kennedy. A drop in information open house will be held on Thursday June 29th 7pm to 9pm at the Varley Art Gallery. For the public info package click here. For a survey map click here.
- Email Blast Feb 2023. Watford Group proposal for Main Street & settlement for 28 Main Street.
- Feb 27th 2023 Deputation re Watford Group redevelopment proposal for East side Main Street Unionville.
- Nov 7th 2022 AGM. Board election for 2023, president, membership, and treasurer reports for 2022.
- Nov 7th Members Meeting. Councilor updates, Main Street Unionville updates.
- Newsletter Dec 2022.
2022 AGM, Christmas Parade, Aryeh settlement, Bill 23. - Newsletter September 2022. Ward 3 candidates meeting. New Main St development proposal. 8111 Kennedy Rd. Vacant Homes Tax. Covid 19 variants.
- Deputation re BMW site at 8111 Kennedy Rd Sept 6th 2022. Issues re height density, lack of schools and other amenities, OP conformity.
- Deputation re “No Frills Plaza” Warden & 7th March 28th 2022. Issues re height, density, parking, OP conformity, retail, shadowing & wind.
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