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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 127| April 18, 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
- Holiday Service Alert
- Free Compost Giveaway
- Markham’s Youth Science Exhibition
- Main Street Unionville Restoration
- Milne Dam Conservation Park admission fee change
3. York Region News
- Warden Avenue (Between Elgin Mills Rd and 19th Ave) will be temporarily closed
- Donald Cousens Parkway (between Steeles Ave and Box Grove Bypass) will be temporarily closed
- York Regional Police (YRP) News
- We are Public Health. We are here for you.
- Pothole Repairs
- YRT Service Changes(April 27)
4. Community News
5. Regional Councillor Alan Ho in the Community
6. Notice of Regional Road Construction |
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy long weekend! |
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- Public Meeting Notice -
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Next Development Services Public Meeting: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 @ 7:00 PM |
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Are you visiting a City facility over Easter Weekend?
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Holiday Service Alert: No waste collection on Good Friday, April 18. Pickup moves to Saturday, April 19.
Find your schedule and sign up for weekly reminders at http://markham.ca/CollectionSchedule
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Celebrate Earth Day! Starting April 22, Markham residents can register to pickup two free bags of compost. Limited quantities available.
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Join us at Markham’s Youth Science Exhibition on April 26, 10 AM to 2 PM at Milliken Mills Library! Markham based and winning projects from the York Region Science & Tech Fair will be showcased..
Learn more: http://Markham.ca/EarthMonth
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While cooking a delicious meal this holiday weekend, remember fats, oil, and grease go in the green bin, not down the drain! Do not overload your green bin! Put excess organic material in a clear bag and place beside your green bin.
http://markham.ca/WhatGoesWhere
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Main Street Unionville will be closed to vehicle traffic from Carlton Road to 166 Main Street Unionville until August 13, 2025, as work continues on the Main Street Unionville Restoration Project.
Learn more at http://markham.ca/MainStreetUnionville
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Main Street Unionville Restoration
We celebrated the groundbreaking of Phase II of the Main Street Unionville Restoration Project! This $13.8 million investment will preserve the charm and heritage of one of Markham’s most beloved historic districts—while upgrading infrastructure for today and tomorrow.
We’re committed to keeping Main Street Unionville a vibrant, welcoming hub for residents, visitors, and businesses for generations to come. All businesses remain open and parking is available throughout construction—so come shop, dine, and explore while the future takes shape! Learn more: http://markham.ca/MainStreetUnionville
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To better manage our limited parking space at Milne Dam Conservation Park, the entrance admission fees have now changed.
Admission will be charged on a per-vehicle basis beginning May 17, 2025. http://markham.ca/MilneDamPark
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Museum Educational Program Instructor – Science and Technology
- Camp Supervisors – Theatre Summer Camps
- Camp Counsellors – Theatre Summer Camp
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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Warden Avenue between Elgin Mills Road and 19th Avenue will be temporarily closed from April 19 at 11 p.m. to April 20 at 2 a.m. for the annual Saints Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church Easter procession. |
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Donald Cousens Parkway between Steeles Avenue and Box Grove Bypass will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, April 22 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to facilitate CN Rail bridge rehabilitation and inspection work.
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York Regional Police (YRP) News:
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At York Region Public Health, we care deeply about you, your health, and the quality of your life. Through our 36 programs and services, we work tirelessly to prevent illness, promote good health, and ensure safety. Whether you're at home, in schools, or out in the community, we're by your side every step of the way.
Learn more about Public Health programs and services at york.ca/Health |
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Did you know York Region has developed a multi-year Traveller Safety Plan to promote safety and generate positive changes to driver behaviours for the long term? Join us on May 1 to provide your feedback.
Learn more: http://york.ca/TravellerSafetyPlan |
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This is a reminder that all York Region waste depots will be closed on Good Friday, April 18, 2025. Regular operating hours are in effect for the rest of the weekend.
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Beginning Sunday, April 27, 2025, multiple service changes will be made to meet changing customer demand and traffic conditions.
Visit http://yrt.ca/ServiceChanges to see if your route will be affected.
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As the temperature rises, we’re ramping up pothole repairs! Our patrol trucks are equipped with enhanced AI capabilities that scan and flag potholes, ensuring we repair them efficiently and effectively
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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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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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On April 25th, 26th and 27th, The Heintzman House 2025 Art Show and Sale invites you to discover and connect with more than 30 independent local artists, welcoming new artists as well as returning artists, showcasing a multitude of artistic styles.
Admission and parking are FREE.
Dates and Hours: Friday April 25, Noon - 4pm, Saturday and Sunday April 26 & 27 10am - 5pm. |
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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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Thrilled to see the launch of Markham's new official mascot, Millie the Butterfly, which is Canada’s First Municipal Mascot, as well as the latest version of the City’s leading-edge AI Chatbot. |
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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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