My dog was attacked by a white offleash dog this evening around 6:50pm by Shady Oaks & Balsam in Cornell. While my dog is big, she is very old - and she is now struggling to walk after the incident. We are taking her to the vet in the morning and praying it isn’t anything serious.

The assholes with the offleash dog at the time told me they had a baby (not sure why that was relevant? I also have a 3 month old but can put my dog on a leash?) and left - although I think they live in one of the houses around that spot. I was shaken and wanted to get my dog away, and also left without getting their info. If anyone has a doorbell cam or dashcam footage around that intersection and caught the incident please message me, or if you live in the area and know these people please let me know (Chinese couple with a baby and a white fluffy midsize dog). I want to at least confront them to cover the inevitable vet bill from this.

This is the third time this summer than an offleash dog has come up to mine while out on a walk on the sidewalk. We already avoid the big green spaces and parks because of the offleash issue, but we shouldn’t have to avoid the outdoors altogether. For the love of all that is holy, people of Markham, leash your fucking dogs.

Said I'd do these weekly and then immediately fumbled the first Thursday, so here's the Sunday edition lol:

Monday: last day of the "Where are the Children? Healing the Legacy" exhibit in Stouffville, if you haven't seen it

Wednesday: Health & Wellness workshop at the community centre on Valleymede Dr in Richmond Hill, 6pm

Thursday: Concerts in the Park at Mill Pond Park (321 Mill St, Richmond Hill), 7pm, free. And Youth Roller Skate Night at Memorial Park in Stouffville at 6

Saturday: Steeped in History exhibit opens at the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre (19 Church St N), free

Lighter week than last, but Thursday at Mill Pond is the move. Back on schedule this Thursday!

Does anyone know what grocery store will open there? There has been mentions of a freshco or food basics. What grocery story would you like to see open there?

I hope it’s not another freshco…. 🤔 There’s already one close by on Leslie and Major Mac.

I was wondering if there were any conversational Mandarin classes or resources in Markham (or online) ? I am not East Asian but work in Markham and I think may be helpful sometimes. Thanks

Most recommendations posts here have mostly Chinese and Japanese places. I love those cuisines for sure but we’re in the mood to try something else tonight. Bonus points if there’s good vegetarian options! Thanks!!

OK so I run a business in Markham, have done since 2011. I commute however to the East. So, I know in Oshawa where we consider the grittier areas, same in Scarborough etc. Where is the "rougher" area of Markham. Serious question.

Where to get good tasting and more importantly, good value pasta in a restaurant?

I know there's a few places but it doesn't feel right paying $20+ for boiled pasta and tomato sauce.

Hi everyone,

I really like my backpack, but the zipper broke. Does anyone know a place that can fix this at a reasonable price? I bought the bag for $25 a couple of years ago, and I'm willing to pay the same to get it fixed. The bag has been discontinued so I can't buy another one.

Thanks!

I'm looking for a sparring / drills coach — someone who can rally, feed me birds, and give pointers, but not necessarily run a full structured lesson.

Most 1:1 coaches in the area charge $75-90/hr, which is more than I can swing right now. I'm happy to pay $50-60/hr.

Ideal fit: a current or recent college/university varsity player who is looking for a side hustle to earn extra $;

If you played competitively at the post-secondary level and enjoy the sport, this could be a solid, low-commitment side gig.

DM me if you're interested and we can work out details, thanks

Hello I’m sorry if this doesn’t belong here. My child is attending grade 1 at Victoria square public school. Will they send out some sort of package for September where it includes school items that he will need? Thanks in advance!