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Current coverage of the Yonge North Subway Extension through the Royal Orchard community
Province adds Royal Orchard station in Thornhill to Yonge subway extension
January 14, 2022
A Royal Orchard station had been bypassed in Metrolinx's scaled back version of the subway route since its estimated cost of between $400 million and $500 million did not fit the $5.6-billion funding envelope for the project.
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A new skyline with dozens of towers as tall as 80 storeys is being planned near Toronto
December 16, 2021
At the line's north end in the Richmond Hill Centre area, a station at High Tech Road could eventually be surrounded by a new skyline that would replace vast seas of big-box retail and surrounding surface parking.
Route adjusted for planned Yonge North subway extension amid criticism from residents
December 8, 2021
The CEO of Metrolinx says the planned route for the Yonge North subway extension has been adjusted amid concerns from some residents.
Concerns about Metrolinx Yonge North Subway Route
November 5, 2021
Mayor Frank Scarpitti speaks to CP24 (video)
Toronto community groups demand more input on transit projects at Queens Park protest
October 5, 2021
Building public transit should be done with community consultation, groups say dozens of demonstrators from seven community groups across the city.
Thornhill route of Yonge subway extension still in doghouse with residents
August 19, 2021
Aug. 15 human/canine protest looks for bone from Metrolinx as geotechnical work, field surveys move forward.
Thornhill residents concerned about Yonge North subway extension running under Royal Orchard neighbourhood
July 27, 2021
Since Metrolinx announced in March a revised route that will tunnel under homes in the Royal Orchard neighbourhood, this is the first time Metrolinx's face-to-face's talks have enraged homeowners in the community.
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Location of final station for Yonge North subway extension unveiled
July 16, 2021
The Yonge North subway extension will include a fourth station at Clark Avenue in Thornhill, the Ford government has announced.
Residents protest Yonge Subway North Extension
June 5, 2021
City News covered the protest led by residents on the Yonge Subway North Extension running under their homes.
Metrolinx v Riverside: Where Does the Truth Lie?
June 3, 2021
In an unusual move for a public agency, Metrolinx published a blog post seeking to set the record straight on various issues about the combined Ontario/GO line corridor through the Riverside/Leslieville area.
Anger growing over planned subway route under Thornhill neighbourhood
May 11, 2021
Residents in Thornhill are growing angrier over a recent decision to build a new subway extension under their neighbourhood
Federal government to spend $12B on Toronto, Hamilton transit
May 11, 2021
The federal government will spend more than $12 billion on transit projects in Toronto and Hamilton.
Neighbourhood shocked that Toronto's new subway may run right under their houses
May 7 , 2021
Residents of a Toronto neighbourhood say they've been blindsided by Metrolinx's plans to build a new subway system beneath their homes.
They fight for their neighbourhoods and do battle with developers. Yet their efforts can be undone with a single word: NIMBY
May 6, 2021
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New Thornhill Community Coalition Unites York Residents in Addressing Development Challenges
May 4, 2021
SFRA has joined a newly-formed coalition of ratepayers’ and residents' associations in Markham and Vaughan to work together
Opposition grows as Metrolinx revises YNSE plan
April 29 2021
A Thornhill neighbourhood is angry and prepared to fight.
Metrolinx hosts virtual Q&A for Thornhill residents to address concerns on Yonge North Subway
April 6, 2021
April 7 online forum will address plan to tunnel under homes in the Royal Orchard neighbourhood.
Route announced for Yonge subway extension to Richmond Hill features fewer stations, above-ground section
March 25, 2021
In an effort to contain costs of the subway, the Ontario government is eliminating some proposed stations and building a portion of it above ground
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Tunnel vision over Yonge subway extension to Richmond Hill threatens Markham neighbourhoods, critics charge
March 24, 2021
Thornhill residents, councillor, raise concerns over tunnelling under and possible expropriation of homes as a result of realigned route
Ontario government scales back plans for Yonge subway extension into Richmond Hill
March 18, 2021
The Ford government is reducing the number of stations for the planned extension of the Yonge subway line and moving part of the route above ground in attempt to cut costs.
