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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 116| January 31, 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
- Public Meeting - 5933 14th Ave Markham
2. City of Markham News
- Suspected Avian Flu affecting Geese in the Markham area
- Markham’s Off-Leash Dog Area Policy Review
- Cornell Centre Secondary Plan
- Summer Camp Registration
- City of Markham’s Transportation Master Plan Pop-up events
3. York Region News
- York Regional Police (YRP) News
- Winter Commute Month
- York Region’s Sign Bylaw
4. Community News
5. Regional Councillor Alan Ho in the Community
6. Notice of Regional Road Construction |
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Happy Year of the Snake! Wishing you health, wealth, and prosperity throughout 2025! |
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- Public Meeting Notices -
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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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There are reports of suspected avian flu affecting geese in the Markham area, specifically:
Markham-Country Glen Pond, McCowan Freeman Pond, Saunders Pond and 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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We need your input on Markham’s Off-Leash Dog Area Policy!
Visit the link below to review the policy and share your feedback.
Let's create a dog-friendly community together! View the policy: http://Markham.ca/PopUpDogParks
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Join us on February 5th from 6 to 8 PM at the Cornell Community Centre for a Community Information Meeting on the Cornell Centre Secondary Plan update.
Learn about the purpose, goals, timeline, and progress of the Secondary Plan. More details: http://markham.ca/CornellCentre
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Our summer camps are packed with exciting, safe, educational, creative, and active adventures!
Explore all the amazing programs and activities starting February 1. Registration opens February 11. http://markham.ca/SummerCamps
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Join us to learn more about the City of Markham’s Transportation Master Plan! The plan will provide a blueprint for improving and expanding transportation options for everyone, whether you walk, bike, use public transit, drive, or explore new ways to travel.
The City of Markham is holding four pop-up events this winter.
– Feb 7, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Cornell Community Centre
– Feb 8, 2 to 4 PM, Markville Mall
– Feb 9, 2 to 4 PM, Angus Glen Community Centre
– Feb 10, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Thornhill Community Centre
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From a floral boutique to a business offering concierge home health services, Kate’s Garden proves growth comes in many forms. A Markham staple for 20+ years, it’s a story of innovation, adaptability & community impact.
Read more: https://zurl.co/7piEt |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Building Official Interns (Up to 18 months)
- Tourism Marketing Coordinator - Destination Markham Corporation
- Licensed Fleet Technician
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:
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York Region provides clean, safe, reliable drinking water to more than 1.2 million people.
Help Protect Our Water by keeping harmful products from entering our groundwater, lakes, rivers and streams.
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February is Winter Commute Month Consider carpooling, walking, or taking transit as a way of embracing sustainable transportation. Log your trips & you could win a $50 prize!
Learn more at http://york.ca/SmartCommute
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The Provincial Election is coming up! York Region has an Election Sign Guide to ensure your signs comply with York Region’s Sign Bylaw.
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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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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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Free Market Research Tools for Your Business Success
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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
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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