Centre to see $6 million for expansion, updates
Majority of money earmarked for library and lower-level renovations
by Paul Johnston, Thornhill Post December 2009
The Thornhill Community Centre and Library is set to receive a $6 million facelift.
“It’s something we’re really excited about,” said Coun. Erin Shapero, regarding the funding. “[The centre] serves the entire population of Thornhill, and it definitely needed further expansion.” Click to read on.......
Mother Earth has many Irons in the Environmental Fire: Defender of the Land
Written by Roger Varley, Thornhill Liberal, January 21, 2003.
You
win some, you lose some, especially when you are involved
in more than one conflict.
When
Valerie Burke wins, she believes the community has also
won, whether it's in terms of protecting the environment
or preserving heritage. Click
to read on.......
Oak Ridges Moraine Protest
Valerie and other concerned individuals
protesting outside the Richmond Hill town offices during
OMB Hearing into the developement of the the Oak Ridges
Moraine, Thornhill Liberal, September 15, 2002.
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pict for larger image
City Oasis Wins Short Reprieve From sale
Written by Leslie Ferenc, Toronto Star, July 2, 2001.
Residents
of historic Old Thornhill rallying to save a 0.8-hectare
oasis in the midst of the bustling city from being paved
over have been granted a reprieve.
to read on.......
Church and Town Protect Green Space
Written by Kathleen Griffin, Thornhill Liberal, September 30, 2001.
St.
Volodymyr's Ukranian Catholic Church has accepted an offer
from the Town of Markham to purchase one of the last open
Spaces in Thornhill; one that had been threatened by development.
The fact the two-acre meadow behind the church building
will be added to the existing Pomona Mills Park is largely
a result of residents' protests. to read on.......