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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 129| May 02, 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
- Mulch Giveaway
- Pollinator Garden
- Curbside Giveaway Day
- Make Your Home More Bird Friendly
- Markham Youth Week 2025
- Markham’s fitness Centre
3. York Region News
- New ASE Locations in Markham
- National Volunteer Week
- York Regional Police (YRP)
- York Net
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 Notice -
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Next Development Services Public Meeting: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
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Mulch Giveaways
Residents can pick up free wood chip mulch - self-service.
Location: 8100 Warden (parking lot)
-Saturday, May 3, 2025 8 AM to 4 PM
-Sunday, May 4, 2025 8 AM to 4 PM
Available while stocks last
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Three quarters of the food we eat and flowering plants worldwide depend on pollinators to grow.
Learn how to help bumblebee populations thrive and how you can create a pollinator garden at http://markham.ca/Pollinators |
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Curbside Giveaway Day was a big hit! Next one is Saturday, May 24 Gently-used household items are always needed so, remember to donate any leftover items to local charities. Check out Restore GTA and Furniture Bank to learn how you can donate. http://markham.ca/CurbsideGiveawayDay
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Make your home more bird friendly by reducing light pollution, adding bird friendly window film, and placing birdfeeders at least half a meter from windows to prevent collisions.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/Birds
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From May 1 to 7, we're rolling out the red carpet for our amazing youth and their incredible contributions to our communities! Free events and activities are planned for Youth Week 2025.
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Join Markham’s fitness community! Stay fit from May 1 to August 31 for just $164.92 + HST, with access to gyms, tracks, public swims, skates, and more.
Visit a Fitness Counsellor at a fitness centre or go to http://markham.ca/Fitness
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Camp Inclusion Supervisor - Recreation - Summer Camp
- Camp Behaviour Management Specialist - Recreation - Summer Camp
- Camp Inclusion Counsellor – Recreation – 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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Automated speed enforcement (ASE) is a system that uses a camera and speed measurement device to enforce speed limits. If a vehicle exceeds the speed limit in an ASE-enforced area, the system captures the image and it is reviewed by a provincial offences officer. The penalty order, which contains a digitized copy of the image and an enlargement of the license plate, is sent only by mail to the registered plate holder. Penalty orders are not communicated through text or emails.
When an ASE camera is in the area, vehicle operating speeds are reduced by approximately 10 km/hr and speed limit compliance increases by approximately 25%. ASE is an important safety tool that can reduce collisions by 48%.
New Locations Coming Soon in 2025
- Kennedy Road & Denison Road - Milliken Mills High
- Kennedy Road & 16th Avenue - Unionville Montessori School, Unionville Public School
- McCowan Road & 14th Avenue - Father Michael McGivney Academy Catholic High School
- Warden Avenue & Highway 7- Unionville High School
- Woodbine Avenue & Russell Dawson Road - Nokiidaa Public School
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Through everyday actions of highly skilled and professional staff, York Region continues to deliver high-quality water - scoring 100% in Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks drinking water system inspections. https://ow.ly/a38G50VLuy0
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This National Volunteer Week, we thank the amazing volunteers at Maple and Newmarket Health Centres, who dedicate their time, energy and hearts to make a difference in our long-term care homes.
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In Canada, about $125 per month per household in FOOD is WASTED! Small changes = big savings. Don't toss wilted veggies - freeze them and use them in soups. Save stale bread for croutons. Turn overripe fruits into smoothies. Visit http://york.ca/GoodFood |
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York Regional Police (YRP) News:
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YorkNet, a corporation of York Region, is springing ahead with its network expansion to bring high-speed dark fibre internet to underserved areas of the Region.
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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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Jane’s Walk is back in Markham! Join us May 3 & 4 for three inspiring, community-led walking tours through some of Markham’s most iconic neighbourhoods:
- Historic Mount Joy & Main Street Markham
- Thornhill Village
- Downtown Markham http://markham.ca/JanesWalk |
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Be an emergency preparedness hero! Everyone can play a part in staying safe and ready. Join us on May 4 at Markham Museum for the Emergency Preparedness Week Kick-Off Celebration, featuring hands-on activities and local organizations. http://markham.ca/AreYouReady |
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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 meet with many talented Markham-based students at Milliken Mills Library to showcase their winning science projects from the annual York Region Science & Technology Fair 2025 |
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I was glad to attend the Pomona Mills Park Conservationists community litter cleanup. |
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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: 2026
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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