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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 122| March 14, 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:
2. City of Markham News
- Little Native Hockey League Tournament
- Markham Animal Adoption Weekend
- Markham Museum Annual Memberships
- Markham Vision Zero Public Information Meeting
3. York Region News
- YRP News
- Youth Overnight Camp
- What’s worse to flush?
- York Region Sign Bylaw
- Nurse-Family-Partnership program
4. Community News
5. Regional Councillor Alan Ho in the Community
6. Notice of Regional Road Construction |
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- Public Meeting Notice -
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Development Services Public Meeting: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
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The City of Markham is proud to host the 51st edition of the Little Native Hockey League Tournament this week across the community!
We are proud to host 276 teams & over 5000 players at this year's Little Native Hockey League Tournament! Thank you to all who came out to support Ontario’s First Nation Youth! |
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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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Markham Museum Annual Memberships are conveniently available to purchase online through our Program Registration and Facility Booking System.
A new benefit for our members - Discounted admission (50% off) to participating museums via the Association of Children's Museums Reciprocal Network at www.findachildrensmuseum.org
Don't have an account set up yet? Start here!
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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:
- Senior Planner, Growth Forecasting and Data Analytics (2 Years)
- Senior Planner, Policy (1 Year Contract)
- Youth Room Convenor – Aaniin Community Centre
- Public Education Summer Student (Fire & Emergency Services)
- Supervisor, Parks Forestry Operations
For more information & job position
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Sign up for City of Markham spring swimming lessons! Enjoy fun, fitness, and new skills in the water.
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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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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 age 12 to 17.
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What’s worse to flush? Medication or face masks? The answer is both! Protect Your Pipes and our Drinking Water by only flushing the 3 P's - pee, poo & toilet paper. Take unused medication to a pharmacy or York Region Waste Depot for safe disposal. http://york.ca/ProtectYourPipes
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21% of fatal collisions are due to distracted driving. Put your phone down & stay focused! Let’s keep York Region roads safe.
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York Region is hosting a virtual public information meeting on its Sign Bylaw on Regional roads. Join us on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. to provide your feedback! Visit http://york.ca/SignBylaw
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First-time moms-to-be under 24 can get FREE support from a registered nurse!
Our Nurse-Family-Partnership program provides info on healthy pregnancy, breastfeeding, safe sleep and more! Connect with a nurse before your 28th week of pregnancy at http://york.ca/NurseChat |
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YRT: Pay your fare and transfer for up to two hours by using PRESTO Card E-ticket Credit or Debit Card Mobile Payment Remember to tap every time you board a local bus or tap at a vivastation when you board a Viva!
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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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York Region, Early Learning & Child Care professionals!
Join us on April 5 for the Transforming Behaviour: The Power of Self-Regulation Conference! Learn to foster positive childhood well-being & better-functioning classrooms!
Register at: https://ow.ly/aBee50V4wKN
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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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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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