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However, many political and social institutions remained organized around the former municipal entities eliminated in 1971.

Like neighbouring communities such as Woodbridge, Maple, and Unionville – as is typical for most urbanized former Greater Toronto Area ( GTA ) villages outside of the City of Toronto – Thornhill remained the postal designation for addresses within the former village's boundaries, and community organizations such as local newspapers, sports teams, and schools continued to operate under the Thornhill name and designation.

As an example, until the mid-1990s residents of Thornhill seeking to play high-level hockey were required to play for a Thornhill team.