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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 108| December 06, 2024 - |
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Access City of Markham Council & Committee Meetings and view a list of Proclamations at markham.ca
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
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Table of Contents:
1. Public Gathering Notices
2. City of Markham News
- Markham’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Skate Party
- Emergency Car Kit
- Winter Maintenance App
- City of Markham Current Opening Position
3. York Region News
- Winter safety tips
- Markham Household Hazardous Waste Depot closed
- Trim your food waste this year
- Free Dental Care to Protect Children’s Teeth
- York Regional Police (YRP) News
4. Community News
5. Regional Councillor Alan Ho in the Community
6. Notice of Regional Road Construction |
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- Public Meeting Notices -
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Join us for Markham’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Skate Party!
Dec 7, 2024
- Skate party from 5 to 8 PM
- Tree lighting ceremony at 6 PM Markham Civic Centre, Ice Rink
Welcome the holidays with free hot chocolate, entertainment, and festive fun! http://markham.ca/TreeLighting |
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Getting the Markham Civic Centre Ice Rink ready for Saturday’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Skate Party!
Come experience the magic of the holidays from 5 PM to 8 PM with free hot chocolate, live entertainment, and festive fun for all ages! http://markham.ca/TreeLighting
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Winter can be unpredictable.
Are you ready? Have an Emergency Car Kit (flashlight, booster cables, vehicle fluids, non-perishable food, bottled water, shovel, & more) in your vehicle, so you are prepared for the unexpected.
For more winter tips visit: http://markham.ca/AreYouReady |
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Thinking of getting a new shed, sauna, or other accessary buildings? Anything larger than 10 square metres (108 square feet) requires a building permit and the construction must comply with zone by-laws.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/GoodNeighbour
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Our winter maintenance app is the go-to place for winter weather updates:
- Track our plows
- Find helpful winter weather tips
- Apply for our windrow removal service
Learn more: http://markham.ca/Winter |
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On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we honour the lives lost to gender-based violence and stand in solidarity with survivors. |
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Just in time to skate your way into December at he Markham Civic Centre skating rink.
Skate rentals are available. Learn more: http://markham.ca/Skating
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During a Winter event, remember not to park on City streets. Parking restrictions run from November 15 to April 15 every year. Our plows can’t easily move around parked cars.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/Winter |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Supervisor, Parks Operations
- Urban Forestry Technologist
- Camp Supervisors – Theatre March Break Camps
- Camp Counsellor – Theatre March Break Camps
- K-Pop Dance Instructor - Aaniin Community Centre
- Ballet Dance Instructor - Aaniin Community Centre
For more information & job position
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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. |
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Snow and freezing rain are coming! Here are some thing York Region will do to keep you safe and some tips to make the wintery weather safer for you and our community.
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Markham Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be closed from December 2 to 18 for site maintenance.
For other waste depot locations, visit http://york.ca/WasteDepots
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Trim your food waste this year. Households waste $1,500 of food per year. To save money, time and food waste shop online to track spending and reduce impulse buys. Avoid bulk buying perishables if you can’t use them.
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Could you benefit from free dental care to protect your children’s teeth? HSO provides no-cost emergency care and routine dental care for eligible children 17 years of age and under!
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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. |
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Save money + energy while improving your home comfort with Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO) workshop
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Christmas On Main St. Unionville
Date: December 14, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location Main St. Unionville
More info:https://unionville.ca/
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If you want to share information with Regional Councillor Alan Ho's weekly E-newsletter, please contact us at sxie@markham.ca |
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Delighted to attend the Grace Kalakruti Dance Academy Celebration Event. |
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The 50th Markham Annual Santa Claus Parade, presented by Tim Horton, in partnership with the Markham-Unionville Rotary Club.
Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers for making this great celebration event.
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Main Street Markham Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. |
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My office has “slow down” signs. If you are interested, kindly contact me at alan.ho@markham.ca. |
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-Notice of Regional Road Construction- |
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Current Projects
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
Contract: 23-252
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
Woodbine Avenue and Esna Park Drive/John Street
Intersection Improvements
Construction starts: July 2024
Construction ends: December 2024
*Construction will occur in the next six months depending on the contractor’s scheduling.
Contract: 24-202
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
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For general inquiries, please contact York Region Transportation, Public Works, Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000 or Email: transportation@york.ca
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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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