How Toronto’s Media Frame the 2026 Mayoral Race
Headlines and story selection can shape perceptions of political momentum. Establishing whether that influence favours a candidate requires more than a handful of examples.
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Markham-Thornhill youth council opens applications for students and young adults
Students and young adults across Markham-Thornhill can now apply to join a non-partisan Constituency Youth Council that gives young people a voice on the issues shaping their community.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Three-way race for Markham mayor set as nomination period closes
Incumbent Frank Scarpitti will face Martin Ross and Stephen Edgell in the Oct. 26 municipal election, after the nomination period closed with a contested race in Markham.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham election candidate registration closes Aug. 21
Residents seeking to run in Markham’s municipal election have until Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. to register. Voting takes place Oct. 16 to 26.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham asks province to open transit-oriented community plans to public comment
Committee wants Infrastructure Ontario to let the city release proposals and consult residents once a pre-application meeting is complete.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Split Markham council passes up-to-four-units rule over mayor's objection
Council voted 6-5 to allow up to four homes on many residential lots, a Housing Accelerator Fund measure that had been deferred since October.
By Markham Voice Staff · 3 min read
Markham councillors push back on EV-charger rules in draft parking bylaw
At a Feb. 10 public meeting on new parking standards, committee members called the draft heavy-handed on EV parking and raised Main Street Unionville's parking rules.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
York Region creates shared insurance pool open to Markham
Regional council approved a shared insurance pool expected to save about 20 per cent. Local councils, including Markham's, must approve before taking part.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham asks Ontario to act on road salt pollution, days after record storm
Markham council backed a resolution urging Ontario to create limited liability rules for snow contractors and fund an expert panel on salt in fresh water.
By Markham Voice Staff · 3 min read
Dickson Hill residents raise well fears as Markham committee backs 2,800-home plan
Councillors backed an official plan change for Treasure Hill, south of 19th Avenue and west of Highway 48, and called for a meeting with worried neighbours in Dickson Hill.
By Markham Voice Staff · 3 min read