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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 110| December 20, 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:
- Season's Greetings
- Regional Councillor Alan Ho's New Year's Levee & Food Drive
1. Public Gathering Notices
2. City of Markham News
- No Curbside Collection Services on Dec 25 & Jan 01
- Markham Recycling Depots Holiday Hours
- Extreme Cold Weather
- Markham E-Gift Card
- Student Recruitment for Summer 2025
- City of Markham Current Opening Position
- Safety Reminder: Pedestrians on Rodick Road
3. York Region News
- Need Non-urgent Care Over the Holidays?
- York Regional Council Highlights - December 2024
- Ontario Streams Stewardship Award
- York Region Facilities Holiday Hours
- Markham Household Hazardous Waste Depot Reopen on December 21
- York Region Waste Depot Charge
- York Regional Police (YRP) News
- Winter Travel Tips
4. Community News
- DTM:Illuminate the Night: NYE Celebration.
5. Regional Councillor Alan Ho in the Community
6. Notice of Regional Road Construction |
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You are warmly invited to join Regional Councillor Alan Ho’s New Year’s Levee & Lunar New Year Celebration!
Location: Aaniin Community Centre
5665 14th Avenue, Markham, ON, L3S 3K5
Date: January 5, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Event Highlights:
Performances
Lucky Draw
Light Refreshments
Food Donations to Markham Food Bank
We look forward to seeing you there and ringing in the New Year together! |
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As we approach the holiday season, it's important to remember that not everyone is as fortunate as we are.
To help those in need, I’m hosting a food drive event, "Markham Helping Hands 2024." with Markham Fire & Emergency Service and other community partners.
From now until January 6, 2025, please consider donating non-perishable, unopened food items.
You can drop off your contributions at the entrance of the following location:
The Chinese Martyrs Catholic Church: 2755 Denison St, Markham, ON
Popular Music Club: 570 Alden Road Unit 2, Markham, ON
Cherish Integrated Services: 1271 Denison Street, Unit 64, Markham, ON
Foodymart: 5221 Hwy 7, Markham, ON
There is a large box where you can easily deposit your donations.
Thank you for your generosity and support. |
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- Public Meeting Notices -
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Holiday Service Alert There will be no curbside collection services on:
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
January 1 (New Year’s Day) Wednesday to Friday collection moves ahead one day.
There will be collection on December 26 (Boxing Day).
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Holiday Hours Alert: Markham Recycling Depots will be closing early:
- Dec. 24
- Dec. 31
All locations are closed:
- Dec. 25 and 26
- Jan. 1
For hours and locations, visit http://markham.ca/RecyclingDepot |
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Temperatures are expected to drop this weekend. Extreme cold creates an increased risk to your health, such as frostbite and hypothermia.
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Keeping the streets clear When shovelling snow on your driveway or walkway, don’t shovel snow back onto the roads.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/GoodNeighbour
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Give the gift of fun this holiday season with a City of Markham E-Gift Card! Use it for fitness classes, cultural programs, recreation activities, or library services.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/egiftcard
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Are you a post-secondary student in Markham looking for unique summer job opportunities?
The City of Markham is currently recruiting post-secondary students for summer 2025 for a variety of roles across various departments.
Apply by January 10, 2025: http://markham.ca/careers
See below for more job position detail. |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Summer Student – Tree Preservation (May to August)
- Natural Heritage Planning Student
- Customer Services Assistant Summer Student
- Parks Planning Student
- Business Development Summer Student
- Summer Student – Community & Corporate Events
- Capital Works - Engineering Student
- Summer Student – Project Management, Strategy & Innovation
- Summer Student Planner – Transportation Engineering
- Summer Student Planner – Commissioner’s Office
- Engineering Student
- Summer Student Planner – Policy and Research
- Summer Student – Parks and Open Space Development Section
- Summer Student – Sign Remover (May to August) – 4 positions
- Summer Student – Survey
- Summer Student – Utilities and Streetlight Maintenance
- Summer Students - Parks
- Summer Student - Markham Fire and Emergency Services
- Summer Student - Business Operations Student
- Operations Research Analyst - Student
- Summer Student – Business Administration
- Fleet Summer Student
For more information & job position
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Safety Reminder: Pedestrians on Rodick Road
We've observed pedestrians walking on Rodick Road (between Apple Creek and Hollingham) where there is no sidewalk. This is very dangerous, especially with winter approaching and reduced visibility.
Please use the sidewalk on the west side of the road for your safety. Let's keep both pedestrians and motorists safe this season. |
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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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Need non-urgent care over the holidays?
Here are some alternatives to visiting the emergency room:
Health811 (24/7)
Walk-in clinic or pharmacy
Virtual Urgent Care
Children’s Care Clinics
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York Regional Council Highlights - December 2024
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We've received the 2024 Ontario Streams Stewardship Award for improving and protecting local habitats. In 2024, Ontario Streams planted 5,000 native trees and worked with over 1,000 volunteers on rehabilitation projects in York Region. Learn more at http://york.ca/Greening
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York Region offices and facilities will be closed or operating with limited holiday hours during the last two weeks of December.
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The Markham HHW Depot closure has been extended due to weather-related delays. The site will now reopen on Saturday, December 21.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. For other waste depot locations visit http://york.ca/WasteDepots
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Planning to visit a York Region waste depot?
As of Wednesday, January 1, 2025 chargeable loads over 100 kilograms will be $180 per tonne (or $0.18 per kilogram) and the flat rate for loads under 100 kilograms will be $11.
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Are you prepared for winter travel this holiday season? Here are some tips to help prepare you before travelling.
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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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Illuminate the Night: NYE Celebration.
Ring in 2025 with a night to remember! Join us for Downtown Markham’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, filled with electrifying music, unforgettable vibes, and breathtaking fireworks display as we bid farewell to 2024 in style!
When: Tuesday, December 31st, 2023
Where: Origin Square, 169 Enterprise Boulevard
Time: 9 PM – 12 AM
More Info:
https://downtownmarkham.ca/events/illuminate-the-night-nye-celebration/
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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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Many thanks to Scratch Coding for Kids (SC4K) for their commitment to supporting young kids through their Mechatronics Engineering program. |
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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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