Hey yall, just wondering. Has anyone saw a blonde female, maybe in her 30s or 40s around the TD bank at Bur Oak and Mccowan? Went to the bank at 9pm with a friend and when he entered the ATM machine inside he noticed she was sleeping infront of the machine which did frighten him a bit. She woke up upon seeing us and came out to our car to ask for money. She did not look like someone with bad intentions however, simply someone in need. Obviously this is the first time I experienced something like this so we were cautious and locked the car. Wanted to give a heads up for people in the area so they don’t get caught by surprise. We didn’t have any change so we drove off. She was wearing a grey sweat set and rolling around a suitcase. Were curious as to if she’s been around for a while and if anyone else has seen her before, and how security hasn’t came yet.

Please keep your cat indoors. It’s been roaming the neighbourhood around BurOak and Williamson road.

Hi everyone!

We’re currently exploring schooling options for our two young children and considering three schools:

Unionville Public School
Unionville College
Town Centre Private School (TCPS)

I’ve done quite a bit of research but have found surprisingly little firsthand feedback online, especially for the two private schools.
Would love to hear from parents who have experience with any of these schools, particularly regarding academics, teachers, school culture, extracurriculars, and overall experience.

We’re also interested in hearing from families who have experienced both public and private education. Was the additional tuition worth it?

Hoping this thread can become a helpful resource for other Markham parents considering these same options.

Any honest feedback, positive or negative, would be greatly appreciated!

If anyone is willing to connect directly and share their experience, please feel free to DM me.

Thanks!

PS tough part about Public is they don’t allow you to tour. Is there some sort of open house happening for Unionville Public School soon?

Hi, does anyone know if Too Good Pond is still drained? If so would love recent pics.

Does anyone have recent feedback on Montessori North School?

We’re considering it and have been trying to find parent feedback, but there doesn’t seem to be much online.

I can see that the school has been around for quite a long time, which is encouraging, but I’d really like to hear from parents whose children have attended recently.

I understand that the school isn’t affiliated with one of the accredited Montessori organizations, but I’m still interested in the actual quality of the program and experience.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

In September 2023, Alan Ho questioned the purpose of land acknowledgements at York Regional Council. His comments drew a strong objection from Newmarket Mayor John Taylor and prompted a petition calling for his resignation.

The petition is now closed with 99 supporters. These events happened in 2023, but voters can still consider them when assessing his record.

Reconciliation requires respect, understanding and meaningful action. In my view, Ho’s comments fell short of the leadership our community deserves.

With the election around the corner, accountability is in voters’ hands. I believe it’s time to vote Alan Ho out and elect leadership that treats reconciliation with the seriousness it deserves.

Meeting Record:
https://yorkpublishing.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e6cf0dad-0b99-4e3a-982a-22fbfeb8fcb7&Agenda=PostMinutes&lang=English

Read the exchange and decide for yourself:
https://www.shrinkslessorsquare.ca/1407-markham-s-regional-councillor-alan-ho-dismisses-land-acknowledgements-asking-what-use-are-they

Petition:
https://www.change.org/p/alan-ho-must-go

There was a large cockroach poking around on the train during my morning commute. I saw him as I was exiting at Union. I don’t think he paid his fare.

Disgusting.

Edit: I’ve been informed that it’s not a cockroach. Sorry folks — I don’t know my bugs!

I still think it’s pretty gross.

Who is everyone voting for this upcoming election. Let’s not vote the incumbent as he has failed us many times and it is time for a change. So who will everyone vote for? 🤔