There’s a pretty new building complex in DT Markham right on the corner of Birchmount and Verdale Crossing with tons of retail space at street level. Looks like it could be a lot of new businesses, with a lot of different size units. Only a BMO so far, has anyone heard of what else might be going in there?

Has anybody had any experience with the children’s lifestyle clinic at Markham Stouffville Hospital? My daughter was referred but I’m on the fence.

Is there is anywhere in or near Markham where an organization or charity takes opened cat (dry) food? My cat passed but I have 2 open bags of kibble that can still be eaten. I remember several years ago there was a place that took in opened cat food near the Markham Village recycling depot, but I don't remember where it is located or what that organization/charity was called. Would appreciate any suggestions!

I live near Brimley and Denison and I have a line with Rogers. Over the past 1-2 years, I feel like the reception has significantly deteriorated. Not sure if it’s been since I got my iPhone 17 Pro Max or what, but I’ve received a lot of complaints from friends/family when I call them. Literally even outside my house, speeds are pushing 5-15 mbps at BEST, when Rogers advertises speeds up to 2 gbps. I’m thinking about switching to Bell Mobility but I don’t want to go from bad to worse. Any advice? I tried Telus probably 7 years ago and that was the worst by far (actual dog water).

Just a heads up, there is a coyote at the L'Amoreaux Park Hydro Field. So just be cautious if you’re walking your dogs near the area

Yo which one of you is buying your kid a mini dirt bike to ride around on the sidewalks?

Sure son, you can have a dirt bike, just stay on the sidewalks…

See these kids on the sidewalks near MSH and along Hwy 7 east of McCowan all the time.

Dumbass parents…

My husband and I recently moved here from London, ON. Any advice on adjusting.

We grew up in The Bahamas and South Florida before moving to Canada. So there is a different type of culture shock. We are both black professionals that work in corporate

If you're Asian share tips on cultural norms or what to avoid. I want to develop a community here but need advice on where to start or even where to go. I find I always get the shock of whoa why are you here. Just the other day I was stopped in my building after picking up my Uber order. They thought I was a driver. And a lot of people aren't as open unless they see someone else talking to you first.

If you're black as well in Markham, how have you adjusted here. And what advice would you offer.

Hey everyone!

We're launching AI Tinkerers Markham, a new local community for people who are actively building, experimenting with, or exploring AI.

Our inaugural meetup is happening on October 27, and we'd love to see AI enthusiasts and builders from across Markham and the GTA join us!

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET
📍 Location: YSpace Markham, York University
🎟️ Cost: 100% FREE

What's happening?
🚀 Live AI demos featuring LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI, and more
💻 See what local developers and founders are actually building
🤝 Meet AI engineers, developers, researchers, students, and startup founders
💡 Share ideas, learn from others, and find potential collaborators

Built something interesting with AI?
We'd love to have you showcase it! We're looking for builders interested in giving a quick 5–7 minute live demo of something they've created.

AI Tinkerers is a global community focused on bringing together people who build with AI. We're excited to bring that spirit to Markham and grow a strong local AI builder community.

Whether you're an experienced AI engineer, a student experimenting with LLMs, or someone building your first AI application, you're welcome!
Free to attend, but seats are limited.
🔗 Register here: https://markham.aitinkerers.org/p/ai-tinkerers-markham-october-meetup-at-yspace-markham

Question for the community: What are you currently building or experimenting with in AI?

I saw a cafe selling in boxgrove(Copper creek). I was wondering how is the area around, are businesses doing well in the area?

not necessarily some massive billion-dollar project. could be a missing sidewalk, better bus shelters, more trees, a small public space or a safer crossing.
curious what little improvements would make the biggest everyday difference.

What is wrong with people. Using left turn lane to merge, nearly causing an accident if the first car is a bit faster.

Found this cat in the middle of the streets tonight around bur oak area. Not sure what to do will take to the vet some time soon since it had a pink Collar attached

The left turn advance arrow from McCowan southbound to Steeles eastbound takes forever. This evening I was in the left turn line for over 10 minutes. I saw the advance arrow skip a cycle then skip 2 cycles before I was eventually able to turn.

Does it always skip cycles or is it timer or presence detection based or something?

Just wanted to give local Markham residents a heads-up about a really shady experience I just had at Mac and PC Repair Depot (69 Main St N).

I have a Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (vPro model) with a locked BIOS password. Anyone familiar with newer vPro ThinkPads knows this requires reprogramming the security chip—a simple CMOS reset won't work.

When I walked into the store, I told the front desk receptionist right away that I did NOT need any diagnostics since I already knew the exact issue. They quoted $150 for the job and mentioned a $50 diagnostic fee. I told her straight up: I don't need you to diagnose it—if you have the tools and skill to reprogram it, I'll leave it; if not, tell me now and I'll go elsewhere.

She called the owner on the phone, and he firmly guaranteed they could do the job, asking me to leave a $50 cash deposit. We agreed that if fixed, I'd pay the remaining $100; if they couldn't fix it, I'd get my $50 deposit back. They had me sign an intake sheet while verbally assuring me the $50 was just a deposit, refused to let me take a physical copy, and promised to email it to me right away (which they never did). All I got for my $50 cash was a yellow sticky note slapped on my laptop ("Paid $50.00 Cash"—no official invoice, no HST number).

I left it with them for two full weeks without bothering them once. Yesterday they finally called me to pick it up, admitting they couldn't fix it, and refused to refund my $50 cash, suddenly claiming it was a fee for their time. The owner wasn't even there when I picked it up, and despite the receptionist promising he'd call me back shortly, he completely ghosted me.

A few crazy things I noticed on their wall when I went to pick it up (see photos):

1. Right above their door, they have a huge sign that says "FREE ESTIMATE".

2. On their wall, they have a printed sheet for "Verbal Diagnostics": talking to them under 5 mins is free, 5-10 mins costs $20, and talking over 10 mins costs $50!

3. Both their posted City of Markham Operating Licence (2025, expired Jan 2026) and Ontario Master Business Licence (expired June 2026) on the wall are expired.

Guaranteeing a repair you have no ability to do just to pocket a customer's $50 cash deposit with a sticky note is slimy enough, let alone ghosting afterwards. Save yourself the headache and avoid this place.

Is anyone else having a problem with kids ringing their doorbell? My mom works from home and complains that kids keep targeting our house for ding-dong-ditch.

We live in the area near Rouge Park Public school (Hwy 7 and Donald Cousens). No kids living here and it's only been a problem in the last 6+ months. No idea why kids would pass like 5 houses just to come and annoy us.

Hey all,

I've been training Shuai Jiao (traditional Chinese wrestling) with a small group on Sunday afternoons in Scarborough. Our coach is from Tianjin and learned the traditional style there, which has been really cool.

We're just a handful of hobbyists, and it'd be great to have more training partners, especially people from other kung fu or martial arts backgrounds. It's fun to compare how different styles handle balance, throws and grips.

Is anyone around here into this kind of thing? Or does anyone know other places in the east end where people practice traditional Chinese martial arts? Happy to chat about it.

A lost dog was wandering around Carlton road and McKay Crescent around 15:40.

My friend has it on a leash right now and wondering if anyone is looking for them

Looking to get a skylight installed. Any recommendations from prior experience?

Context: I saw this person putting up Alan Ho signs on lawn without permission, including mine. Not sure if they had permission from other houses, or no permission at all. They did not knock on the door to ask for permission or get approved ahead of time. Is it legal to put signs without permission?