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Markham developer plans three-storey ‘wellness spa’ next to Brookstreet Hotel in Kanata North

The city’s planning and housing committee has approved a zoning amendment to allow a “destination wellness spa” to be built in Kanata North. Markham-based Silk Development Group plans to build a three-storey personal service facility called SerenVita at 2505 and 2707 Solandt Rd. The new building would be connected to...
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