MARKHAM – Proposed jointly by Seneca College and York University in 2014, York Region’s first postsecondary campus is officially a go, having received official support from the provincial government’s Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. The City of Markham’s proposal to build the campus in Markham Centre – just steps from Downtown Markham and the […]
City of Markham Aims to Redouble Tree-Planting Efforts in 2015
Residents invited to take advantage of “Tree Talk” information clinics MARKHAM – Like many other Ontario municipalities affected by the emerald ash borer, the City of Markham spent much of 2013 and 2014 focusing on the removal (or, in some cases, treatment) of ash trees damaged by the invasive and inconspicuous species of beetle. For […]
Newly-Opened Bridge Connects Angus Glen Communities
MARKHAM – For the first time since residential construction began in the posh York Region golf community, the residents of Angus Glen East and Angus Glen West are finally connected by local road thanks to the completion of the Blackstock Bridge on April 17. The paved bridge connects two portions of Angus Glen Boulevard, which […]
Neighbourhood Profile: Thornhill East
MARKHAM – Along with its own vibrant history and distinct sense of community, the former milling village of Thornhill has an unusual quirk: it is split, right down its middle, between the two neighbouring municipalities of Markham and Vaughan. That has a lot to do with the fact that Thornhill’s history has relied heavily on the […]
York Region Community Guidelines Win Provincial Award
YORK REGION – With its population predicted to grow to 1.79 million by 2014, the Regional Municipality of York has been focused on developing sustainable, multi-use communities since well before the publication of its Official Regional Plan in 2010. Now, the York Region’s road map towards realizing that vision, entitled New Community Guidelines, has been […]
Living Group Volunteers join Habitat for Humanity on York Region Job Site
JACKSON’S POINT, ON – On October 22 a lucky team of volunteers from the Living Group of Companies enjoyed a unique and rewarding hands-on experience, joining Habitat for Humanity GTA on the job site for a day of learning and teamwork. The on-site build day gave Living employees a chance to see first-hand the positive […]
Back to School 2014: What’s New in GTA Education
GREATER TORONTO – With Labour Day Weekend behind us and the back-to-school shopping (hopefully!) out of the way, it’s time to start hauling out those backpacks for another school year here in the GTA. This September is a particularly exciting one, as we get to welcome brand-new schools to some of the GTA’s most rapidly-growing […]
Living Realty Celebrates Agents’ Success at 2014 Summer Event
MARKHAM – Amid a month of exciting changes as Living Realty moves into its new Head Office, the brokerage’s top-performing agents – and some new ones – got together on Wednesday, July 16th to relax, catch up, and reflect on the year’s achievements to date. This year’s annual “Summer Event” was held at the City […]
Markham Centre Selected for York Region’s First University Campus
York University expansion will provide convenient post-secondary option for regional youth MARKHAM – Already enjoying a reputation as one of York Region’s most contemporary and exciting communities, Markham Centre – an area we previously featured in our Neighbourhood Profile series – will soon also be home to the region’s first university campus. York University’s decision […]
Gardening Goes Social in York Region
Innovative recognition programs help “green thumbs” to tap into gardening communities YORK REGION – As any real estate sales representative will tell you, cultivating a gorgeous garden is one of the best ways of boosting your home’s curb appeal (and value!) during the competitive spring and summer real estate markets. For aspiring gardeners, one of the […]