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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 131| May 16, 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
- Call or click before you dig!
- Made in Markham
- Summer Registration: June 3
3. York Region News
- New traffic signals at the Major Mackenzie Drive and Reesor Road
- Measles Cases
- Extending the median on the east side of the 16th Ave and Ninth Line
- 2025 Employment Survey
- Canada Road Safety Week
- YRT 2026 Annual Transit Plan
- York Regional Police (YRP) News
4. Community News
5. Regional Councillor Alan Ho in the Community
6. Notice of Regional Road Construction |
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Wishing you a happy and safe Victoria Day long weekend!
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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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Planning an outdoor project? Call or click before you dig! Whether you’re building a fence or planting a tree, you must contact Ontario One Call before digging. Call at least 5 days before starting any work. It’s free and it’s the law.
Learn more: http://Markham.ca/HomeownerGuide
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Be a good neighbour! Bring home all your mail. Flyers left behind, stuffed in mailboxes or left on the ground become litter. Unwanted advertising mail simply goes in your blue box at home. Learn more at http://markham.ca/BlueBox
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Join us for an exciting lineup of summer recreation programs and swimming lessons! From thrilling activities to educational adventures, there's something for everyone to enjoy. View programs and swim lessons today.
Registration opens June 3. http://markham.ca/Recreation
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I
- Sports Instructor – Soccer, Basketball - Aaniin Community Centre
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 Region is installing new traffic signals at the Major Mackenzie Drive and Reesor Road intersection.
When work is underway, lane restrictions will be required. Timing for installation: May 2025 to August 2025.
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York Region Public Health is investigating exposures to confirmed measles cases
York Region Public Health is notifying the public of four measles exposure sites related to two confirmed measles cases present in York Region while infectious:
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York Region is extending the median on the east side of the 16th Avenue and Ninth Line intersection to improve safety. Lane restrictions will be required during construction.
Timing: May 2025 to June 2025.
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Attention business owners! Surveyors are visiting local businesses for the 2025 Employment Survey.
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The long weekend is approaching! Remember to be extra cautious when crossing the street. Put your phone down and keep your eyes on the road. Together we can make our roads safer!
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Public Outreach Events:
Markville Mall (near Sporting Life) - 5000 Highway 7, Markham
Thursday, May 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Check out what’s in store for 2026 and provide your comments through our interactive map! |
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May 13 to 19 is Canada Road Safety Week! York Region uses automated speed cameras to reduce speeding and improve Road Safety.
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York Regional Police (YRP) News:
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York Region does 3,500 to 4,000 kms of line painting each year. Paint truck tanks can hold 2,000 litres each of white and yellow paint and 2,800 kg of glass beads.
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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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Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP)’s Adopt-A-Park program.
Their mission is rooted in promoting a cleaner and greener environment.
Location: Wismer Park, 980 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham, ON L6E 0E1
Dates: 24-May-2025 & 26-Jul-2025
Time:09:30 am-11:30 am
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Are you a vendor, contractor, or business owner?
Join the City of Markham on June 11 for a virtual session on our procurement process + new Buy Canadian policy. Great for newcomers & those looking to grow with us.
Virtual Register: https://zurl.co/Wjdkw
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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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Thank you to the SURF Community Association and the South Unionville Resident Forum for organizing the Spring Clean-up event! |
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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 and Ninth Line intersection
Median extension
Construction starts: May 2025
Construction ends: June 2025
16th Avenue, from Leslie Street to Kennedy Road
Road widening from four to six lanes
Construction starts: 2026
Construction ends: 2030
Box Grove Bypass north of Rizal Avenue
New pedestrian signal
Construction starts: May 2025
Construction ends: August 2025
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
Major Mackenzie Drive and Reesor Road intersection
New traffic signal
Construction starts: May 2025
Construction ends: August 2025
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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