- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 97|  September 20, 2024 -
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York Regional Council:
Live streaming of the public session of Council and Committee of the Whole meetings is available on the day of the meeting from 9 a.m. until the close of the meeting. Past sessions are also available at york.ca/councilandcommittee
 

On Sunday, Sept. 22, the City of Markham is proud to host an Olympic & Paralympic Celebration Parade with Andre De Grasse.

 

The parade, which begins at 1 PM, will start at Birchmount Rd. and Enterprise Blvd. It will travel east along Enterprise Blvd. and end at University Blvd. Join us as we celebrate our Markham Olympic and Paralympic athletes together!

 

Learn more: http://markham.ca/CelebrationParade

I co-hosted the "Dragons Singing with Love Charity Concert" alongside the Canada Fortuna Wishing Well Foundation's Mr. James Lee and the Popular Music Club. We were thrilled to surpass our initial goal and raise $25,000 for the Markham Food Bank!

 

I would also like to extend my gratitude to our community partners, Markham Fire & Emergency Service and Foodymart, for their continued support of my food bank drive event over the years.

- Public Meeting Notices - 
4077, 4101, and 4121 Highway 7 East.
 
Date: September 24 (TUE), 7:00 p.m.
 
In-person in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom.   
 
For more information: Notice
 All meetings are video and audio streamed on the City of Markham’s website at:https://pub-markham.escribemeetings.com/ 
-City of Markham News-

Applications for Major Community Events, Culture Programs and Events and Seniors Clubs are opening on September 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM (noon)

 

Celebrate Markham applicants selected to receive

City funding, must provide proof of all necessary permits, approvals, insurance and other details as required by the City, prior to funds being issued.

 

More info:https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/about/city-hall/awards-grants-funding/Celebrate-Markham/

Are you a parent? An elementary or secondary student? Or have concerns about road safety near schools in your area? We want to hear from you!

 

The City of Markham is developing a School Zone Safety Guide! Let’s work together to create a safer school environment for our kids.

 

Share your ideas and thoughts at http://Markham.ca/SchoolZoneSafeZoneSafety

Drop off your unwanted electronics for safe, responsible recycling.

 

Open from 8 AM to 4 PM. 

 

September 21 and 22 at Aaniin CC

 

http://markham.ca/eWaste

Be alert when driving or walking by construction sites and watch for hazards.

 

Obey all signs, have patience and go slow! http://markham.ca/traffic

The City of Markham is thrilled to unveil a demonstration project today in the OVIN Demonstration Zone, featuring ridescooty Over the next two months, through October 2024, we’ll be showcasing Scooty’s innovative micro-mobility e-scooters/e-bikes in Downtown Markham designed to tackle Markham’s first and last mile challenge.

 

Learn more: http://bit.ly/4d3Rad5

Road closure notification Church St. is closed to through traffic between Elm St. and Wootten Way N until October 31st for Markham Village Storm Sewer and Watermain upgrades.

 

Detours will be in place. 

 

 

 
 
City of Markham Current Opening Position: 
 
New Job Positions:
  • Planner II, Urban Design (1 Year Contract)
  • Building Inspector II
  • Seasonal General Labour - Parks (Markham)
 
 
For more information & job position
If you have any municipal inquiry or concern, you can send an email to our Contact Centre at customerservice@markham.ca or call 905.477.5530. 
-York Region News-

York Region offers subsidies to eligible youth for leadership training opportunities. These courses are a great way to meet new people and can help secure a part-time job.

 

To learn more, visit http://york.ca/recreationsubsidies

A great way to prevent waste is to share, reuse and repair items.

 

 The Share Reuse Repair Hub is an online directory with over 250 businesses, organizations and events that offer share, reuse and repair services.

 

 Find a service near you at http://sharereuserepairhub.ca

 

York Paramedics is excited to share the launch of a new helipad at our headquarters in proud partnership with ORNGE.

 

This addition allows for faster, safer and more efficient patient transport to trauma and specialized care centres.

 

Recreation programs help kids stay active!

YorkRegion offers subsidies to families with kids aged 4 to 18 & to single parents with kids under 4. Applications for 2024 recreation subsidies are now open.

 

Learn more at http://york.ca/recreationsubsidies…

Register for the 2024 York Region Tree Bee competition. Forests Ontario has designed this program to spark curiosity among students in Grades 4 to 6 and nurture their passion for learning about trees, forests and the environment.

 

Register at http://york.ca/TreeBee

York Regional Police (YRP) News:

 

YORK REGIONAL POLICE PROUD TO LAUNCH NEW SCHOOL-POLICE PROTOCOL: https://yrp.ca/en/Modules/News/index.aspx?newsId=71a5cd70-33e3-4a17-8d28-f97786775d69

 

Cyclists, inline skaters, skateboarders and scooterists, please wear a properly fitted helmet. It greatly reduces your risk of head and brain injury. 

 

Visit http://york.ca/cycling

If you have any regional inquiry or concern, you can send an email to Access York at accessyork@york.ca or call 877.464.9675.
-Community News-

Ginny Chung and I will co-host the 2024 Pet Lovers Charity Walk to raise funds for the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation on September 29, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Toogood Pond Park in Unionville.

 

We invite you to support us by donating to the MSH Foundation directly at: https://support.mshf.on.ca/site/TR?fr_id=1540&pg=entry

 

Mark your calendars for September 28th, from 10 AM to 4 PM, and join us at AppleFest 2024.


What’s new this year:

  • Sip and savour with Rouge River Brewing Company.
  • Groove to live performances presented by School of Rock Markham, plus a headliner to be announced.
  • Enjoy our newly released 500 mL Grab n’ Go bottle of fresh-pressed apple cider—perfect for cider lovers on the move.
  • From interactive exhibitions and live demonstrations to hands-on workshops and the Don Valley North Trolley ride, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss out—purchase your tickets online today to take advantage of pre-event savings.

DANCES AND DREAMS

 

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 8 p.m.

Flato Markham Theatre | 171 Town Centre Blvd.

 

More information: KSOrchestra.ca | (905) 305-7469.

 
YPAM Spelling Bee will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024 and Sunday, November 17, 2024.
 
Registration is open to grade 1 to 8 students.
 
To Register:
 
YPAM will continue to provide a platform for kids to continue challenging themselves through an interactive format. We are excited to bring you this contest in a brand new format.
If you want to share information with Regional Councillor Alan Ho's weekly E-newsletter, please contact us at sxie@markham.ca
-In the Community-
My office has “slow down” signs. If you are interested, kindly contact me at alan.ho@markham.ca.
-Notice of Regional Road Construction-

Current Projects

 

 

14th Avenue and York-Durham Line
Road Preservation
Construction starts: August 2024
Construction ends: Late August 2024

 

16th Avenue and Kennedy Road
Road and intersection improvements
Construction resumes: June 2024
Construction ends: July 2024

 

16th Avenue, from Leslie Street to Kennedy Road
Road widening from four to six lanes 
Construction starts: 2025
Construction ends: 2030

 

Donald Cousens Parkway at 14th Avenue
Donald Cousens Parkway at Copper Creek Drive
Intersection improvements
Construction starts: Summer 2024
Construction ends: Fall 2024

 

Enterprise Boulevard and Rouge Valley Drive West
Intersection Improvements
Construction starts: July 2024
Construction ends: December 2024

 

Highway 404 Road Crossing North of 16th Avenue
Construction of a new bridge to link Orlando Avenue with Markland Street
Construction starts: Summer 2023
Anticipated completion: Early 2026

 

Highway 7 from Ninth Line to east of Donald Cousens Parkway
Road and intersection improvements
Construction start: June 2024
Construction end: Mid-October 2024

 

McCowan Road from north of Major Mackenzie Drive to south of Elgin Mills Road
Road rehabilitation and culvert replacements
Construction start: June 2024
Construction end: September 2024

 

Ninth Line, Donald Cousens Parkway to Main Street
Road Preservation
Construction starts: August 2024
Construction ends: Late August 2024

 

Warden Avenue from Elgin Mills Road to south of Stouffville Road and from Bloomington Road to Vivian Road
Road Preservation
Construction starts: August 2024
Construction ends: September 2024

 

Woodbine Avenue and Esna Park Drive/John Street
Intersection Improvements
Construction starts: July 2024
Construction ends: December 2024

 

Woodbine Avenue from Major Mackenzie Drive to south of 19th Avenue
Road Preservation
Construction starts: Mid-June 2024
Construction ends: August 2024

 

Upcoming Projects

Warden Avenue north of 16th Avenue
Culvert rehabilitation
Construction starts: 2024


Future Projects

16th Avenue from Leslie Street to Warden Avenue
Road widening from four to six lanes 
Construction starts: 2025

 

Kennedy Road from North of Highway 407 to Highway 7
Road widening to accommodate Bus Rapid Transit facilities
Construction starts: 2026

 

McCowan Road from 14th Avenue to Highway 7
Road widening from four to six lanes, including Transit-HOV lanes
Construction starts: 2028

 

Ninth Line from Steeles Avenue to Fieldside Street
Road widening from two to four lanes
Construction starts: 2025

 

For general inquiries, please contact York Region Transportation, Public Works, Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000 or Email: transportation@york.ca
For more information: york.ca/roadconstruction
Regional Councillor Alan Ho
-Chair, Culture & Economic Development Committee (City of Markham)
-Chair, Markham Subcommittee (City of Markham)
-Director, Housing York Inc. Board (York Region)
-Member, Audit Committee (York Region)
-Member, Accessibility Advisory Committee (York Region)
 
City of Markham
Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
Tel: (905)-948-5112 or (905)-479-7780
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