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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 121| March 7, 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
- Winter Newsletter 2025 from By-law Services
- Daylight Savings Time
- Markham Animal Adoption Weekend
- Light Bulbs Recycling
- Markham Vision Zero Public Information Meeting
3. York Region News
- York Regional Council Highlights - February 2025
- YRP News
- Backyard Composter Survey
- Disabilities Awareness Month
4. Community News
5. Regional Councillor Alan Ho in the Community
6. Notice of Regional Road Construction |
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York Regional Council Highlights - February 2025 |
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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 18, 2025 @ 7:00 PM |
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Heavy rainfalls combined with rapidly melting snow could result in flooding in low-lying areas and water pooling on roads. Drive with caution and stay safe when near stormwater ponds.
http://Ontario.ca/Floods
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Daylight Savings is a good time to test the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. If it needs replacing remember to recycle!
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The Markham Animal Adoption and Education Centre will be open March 15 and 16, 2025 for its adoption weekend event.
Location: Markham Animal Adoption and Education Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave, Thornhill
Learn more: markham.ca/AnimalAdoption |
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Effective March 4, 2025, light bulbs will no longer be accepted at Markham Recycling Depots and can be dropped off at the York Region’s Household Hazardous Waste Depot for recycling, at no charge to you.
Proper recycling of light bulbs ensures that harmful chemicals like mercury, are handled safely to protect the environment. Keeping light bulbs out of landfill means their glass and metal components can be recycled and used again.
Find a drop off location near you!
For more details visit Markham.ca/LightbulbRecycling
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Road safety is an important issue for Markham residents. The City of Markham is creating a plan to make our streets safer and we want to hear from you.
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Pottery Technician and Instructor - Markham Museum
- Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I – 4 Positions
- Administrative Clerk - Forestry, Temporary Full-Time
- Lifeguard - Summer 2025 (NEW)
- Swim Instructors - Summer 2025 (NEW)
- Aquatics Assistant – Summer 2025 (NEW)
For more information & job position
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Markham is home to 1,500+ tech companies & 34,000 knowledge workers—driving innovation in AI, cybersecurity, & more. It all started in 1981 with a vision to build a global tech hub.
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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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March Break brings more traffic on our roads, meaning higher collision risks. Drivers, slowdown and avoid distractions. Pedestrians, use crosswalks and stay alert. Let's ensure a safe March Break for all!
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We're celebrating Social Workers March 2 to 8.
THANK YOU York Region Social Workers for helping residents across the Region.
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York Regional Police (YRP) News:
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If you bought a Backyard Composter at a York Region Backyard Composter Sale, we want to hear from you! Complete our survey by end of day March 31 for a chance to win one of four $50 gift cards.
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Start planning an exciting summer camp experience for your kids! York Region helps families pay for Summer Day Camps for children aged four to 12.
To learn more about eligibility and to apply, visit http://york.ca/RecreationSubsidies…
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, which is a time to educate about the needs of those living with developmental disabilities and reduce the stigma surrounding issues of disability.
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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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Markham Museum’s newest exhibition, Everyday Superheroes, opens on March 10, and we invite you to experience it firsthand!
Spread the word and join us as we discover the hero within! For more information, please visit our Everyday Superheroes page. |
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Spring Program Registration
MPL have a great lineup of educational and fun programs for kids! From Math to Essay Writing, Animation Creation to JavaScript for Kids, Public Speaking to Leadership Skills, there's something for everyone. Whether your child wants to build confidence, sharpen their academic skills, or unleash their creativity, our expert-led programs provide the perfect opportunity to learn and grow.
https://markhampubliclibrary.ca/learningplace/
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Pomona Mills Park Conservationists' annual Spring Litter Clean up
Date: Sunday, April 27th
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Location: Pomona Mills Park (East side of Henderson Ave and Forest Park Cres)
For More Info, please contact:
Valerie Burke
or visit:
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Markham Fire is hosting Camp Molly from July 10 to 13, 2025. This free camp is open to young women and non-binary youth, ages 15-18.
You will learn fire suppression, auto extrication, fire prevention, medical training & firefighter survival through teamwork and resilience.
Camp Molly is an initiative that is hosted by different cities across Ontario. This year is the first time that Markham has been able to host!
Applications are open until May 10, 2025.
Apply Now
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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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Honoured to represent Mayor Frank Scarpitti to bring congratulations to the 3rd Ontario High School Provincial VEX V5 Robotics Competition Championships High Stakes Provincial 2025.
Thanks to CanSTEAM Foundation for engaging young bright minds to showcase their technical skills. |
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Pleased to attend the Black History Month Celebration & Project Launch, co-hosted by Carefirst and the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team.
This project aims at addressing the holistic health needs of Black, Indigenous and racialized communities. |
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So honoured to Co-Chair with the Microheadline for hosting such a fantastic Chinese Heritage Month celebration that beautifully cerebrates Chinese Culture and strengthens the diverse traditions.
Thanks to Mayor Frank Scarpitti for his support as the Honorary Chair. |
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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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