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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 114| January 17, 2025 - |
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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:
- Public Gathering Notices
- Special Meeting of Council to introduce our Official Plan Review Project
- Public Meeting - 5933 14th Ave Markham
2. City of Markham News
- Winter Parking
- Deputy Fire Chief for Markham Fire and Emergency Services (MFES)
- Stormwater Ponds and Waterways are Dangerous
- Probationary Firefighters Recruitment
- Suspected Avian Flu Affecting Geese
- 2024 Markham Starter Company Plus Program
3. York Region News
- York Regional Police (YRP) News
- The Discover Your Forest (DYF) Program
- Salt Responsibly
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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The City of Markham is hosting a Special Meeting of Council to introduce our Official Plan Review Project on January 23 at 7 PM at the Markham Civic Centre.
Come together to ensure Markham remains a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive city. Learn more: http://markham.ca/OPR
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Date: Tuesday, Feb 04, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom.
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During a Winter event, remember not to park on City streets. Our plows can’t easily move around parked cars. Parking restrictions run from November 15 to April 15 every year. Learn more: http://markham.ca/winter
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The City of Markham is proud to announce the appointment of Robert Garland as Deputy Fire Chief for Markham Fire and Emergency Services (MFES), effective January 6, 2025.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/40eEXht
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Stormwater ponds and waterways are dangerous, even when frozen over.
Never approach for any reason. Stay safe & know the risks!
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Are you interested in a career in firefighting? The City of Markham is currently recruiting for probationary firefighters.
Learn more and apply by January 20, 2025: http://markham.ca/careers |
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There are reports of suspected avian flu affecting geese in the Markham area, specifically:
- Markham-Country Glen Pond
- McCowan Freeman Pond
- Saunders Pond
- Fairtree Pond
Please stay cautious and keep your pets on a leash.
For more information, call the City at 905.415.7531.
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That's a wrap on the 2024 Markham Starter Company Plus Program!
We've had incredible entrepreneurs join the cohort, see their journeys and success stories here: https://zurl.co/r0rCL
Interested in our 2025 Starter Company Program? Click here: https://zurl.co/fy7Ku |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Community Program Supervisor, Individual Conditioning
- Fitness Instructor - Muscle Conditioning, Cycle, Aerobics
- Technical Coordinator - Waterworks
- Capital Works Engineer
- Summer Student – Parks and Open Space Development
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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York Regional Police (YRP) News:
- UPDATE: MISSING MAN FROM MARKHAM LOCATED Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in locating a missing 38-year-old man from Markham. https://ow.ly/QQ7i50UHICs
- UPDATE - OWNERS OF RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY SOUGHT Images of the stolen property can be found here: https://ow.ly/bOVJ50UH1Lh
- ANTI-SEMITIC BREAK AND ENTER - Members of York Regional Police Hate Crime Prevention Unit are seeking two suspects after an anti-Semitic incident in the City of Markham:https://ow.ly/5YCc50UFE0G
- MULTIPLE SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN HOME INVASION IN MARKHAM On Jan 10: https://ow.ly/UowM50UFA4Q
- UPDATE: ADDITIONAL ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION WITH THE MURDER OF YUK-YING ANITA MUI: https://ow.ly/bzfo50UIogr
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Got a new gaming system or appliance and looking to get rid of old, unwanted or broken electronics? York Region waste depots are your one-stop-shop for proper e-waste disposal.
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Looking to recycle cardboard? Small pieces can be put in your blue box, but large boxes need to be flattened and bundled. Do not include wax coated cardboard. Check your local waste calendar.
Cardboard is accepted at some York Region waste depots. http://york.ca/Bindicator
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Ready to explore the outdoors with your family?
The Discover Your Forest (DYF) program offers fun forest-related items and activities for all ages! Learn more at http://york.ca/ForestEvents |
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A little salt goes a long way in protecting our water supply and staying safe. Salt Responsibly by using one tbsp. of winter salt per square metre in temperatures between 0°C and -10°C. Limit ice-related falls while protecting the environment. Visit http://york.ca/SaltResponsibly
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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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Join Markham Fire & Emergency Services for a fire safety session! Learn how to: Define an emergency What number to call Alarm placement & maintenance Kitchen fire safety Lithium-ion battery safety Dryer practices.
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Join Us for the Annual Family Literacy Day Celebration! Get ready for an action-packed, fun-filled day celebrating literacy and the environment!
Enjoy FREE Activities for the Whole Family! |
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Join our CRA Tax Info Session to stay ahead of your taxes and ensure your business is compliant.
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On Saturday, February 8 at Flato Markham Theatre, the Kindred Spirits Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Kristian Alexander will present ‘Rhapsody in blue’ by Gershwin, ‘The Poem of Ecstasy’ by Scriabin and ‘Valses nobles et sentimentales’ by Ravel Classical 96.3FM radio personality Daniel Vnukowski will be hosting the concert and speaking with the acclaimed pianist Michael Berkovsky during the intermission.
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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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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
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
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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