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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 119| February 21, 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:
1.Public Gathering Notices
2. City of Markham News
3. York Region News
- York Regional Police (YRP) News
- Discover Your Forest (DYF) program
- Youth Overnight Camp
- The Breaking Bread - Senior Community Cultural Cooking Program
4. Community News
5. Regional Councillor Alan Ho in the Community
6. Notice of Regional Road Construction |
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Markham's Municipal Law Enforcement Officers provide complaint-based and proactive enforcement services for all the City's regulatory by-laws. This division is also responsible for the enforcement of parking by-laws and tree preservation by-laws.
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- Public Meeting Notices -
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Next Development Services Public Meeting
Tuesday, March 04, 2025 @ 7:00 PM |
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The Markham Animal Adoption and Education Centre will be open February 22 and 23, 2025 for its adoption weekend event. No appointments needed—just drop in and find your new furry friend!
Location: Markham Animal Adoption and Education Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave, Thornhill
Learn more: markham.ca/AnimalAdoption
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The snow cleanup continues! Clearing our sidewalk and road network after a significant snowfall is a big task. Operations crews are still working hard, clearing sidewalks and removing snow where necessary. We thank you for your patience!
We are working hard to clear City sidewalks and areas that need additional snow removal. We thank you for your patience! You can contact us at customerservice@markham.ca or at 905 477 5530
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We need your input on Markham’s Off-Leash Dog Area Policy!
The deadline has been extended until February 26 to allow more time for feedback.
Let's create a dog-friendly community together! View the policy: http://Markham.ca/PopUpDogParks |
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Our crews are out clearing the snow from around the City’s almost 9000 fire hydrants. If you have one on your property, and are physically able, please clear the space around the hydrant. In the case of an emergency, seconds matter. http://markham.ca/LoveYourHydrant
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Remember: do not bag! Items must be loose in your blue box; bagged material cannot be opened and recycled.
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The Ontario Summer Company Grant for Youth Entrepreneurs is now open! Apply by April 28, 2025. Get $3,000 to start your business + 3 months of training. Info & templates: https://zurl.co/i0eDX .
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Sign up for our spring recreation programs and swimming lessons! With hundreds of enjoyable, safe, and educational activities for all ages, there's something for everyone to love.
Registrations opens February 25. http://markham.ca/Recreation |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Summer Students - Parks
- Waterworks Operator I or II
- Summer Student - Full-time General Maintenance - Markham Museum
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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Ready to explore the outdoors with your family?
The Discover Your Forest (DYF) program offers fun forest-related items and activities for all ages!
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Camp is a great summer experience and helps kids build leadership skills, connect with nature and make friendships! York Region helps pay for Youth Overnight Camp for eligible youth aged 12 to 17.
To learn more or to apply, visit http://york.ca/recreationsubsidies…
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The Breaking Bread - Senior Community Cultural Cooking Program brought together friends and neighbours to learn how to cook different cultural dishes and share their cultural background and personal life stories while enjoying a meal together. The program also invited community partners to share information about programs and services available to seniors within York Region.
The program celebrated our diverse communities and helped build a sense of social inclusion among seniors living in community housing. |
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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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Ready to build a business that lasts? Founder Fundamental has the tools & strategies you need to turn your vision into reality.
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Markham Mayor's Youth Council's ThinkTank: Markham Science Fair
Date: February 22nd, 1-5 PM
Location: Cornell Community Center
For more details or to sign up, please scan the QR Code. |
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Level up your content creation! Join our Content Creation & Digital Marketing Workshop with live demos! Learn strategies to grow your brand & boost your online presence.
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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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2025 Chinese Heritage Month Celebration hosted by Regional Councillor Alan Ho and FCCM at the Markham Chinese Cultural Centre of FCCM. |
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I was honoured to deliver a greeting letter on behalf of Mayor Frank Scarpitti to congratulate Musicality Studio on its Grand Opening in the City of Markham. |
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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
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
Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
Tel: (905)-948-5112 or (905)-479-7780 |
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