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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 132| May 23, 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
- Special Weather Statement
- Curbside Giveaway Day
- Canada Post Service Strike
- Big Book Sale
- Pet Adoption Weekend
3. York Region News
- Warden Avenue and 16th Ave will be temporarily closed
- Construction on Woodbine Ave from Betty Roman Blvd to north of Elgin Mills Rd East
- Major Mackenzie Dr East from McCowan Rd to Highway 48 Rd rehabilitation
- YRT 2026 Annual Transit Plan
- It's time to Take Root
- YRP's News
- Farm Vehicles
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, June 17, 2025 @ 7:00 PM |
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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for our City. 10 to 20 mm of rain is expected to begin this evening continuing overnight. Please exercise caution while driving.
Stay informed at http://weather.gc.ca.
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Residents are invited to participate in Curbside Giveaway Day. Saturday, May 24 from 7AM to 7PM Place your pre-loved, reusable items, such as sports equipment, garden tools and more at the curb for others to take for free.
Visit: http://markham.ca/CurbsideGiveaway |
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We are monitoring the potential Canada Post service disruption. We would like to remind property owners that you are still responsible for making your payments on time. Final Tax Bills are due for:
- Residential: July 7 and Aug. 5
- Commercial/Industrial: Oct. 6 and Nov. 5
Manage and pay your property taxes: http://markham.ca/ePropertyTax.
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Attention Markham!
MPL is having a Big Book Sale! You will find good condition books, DVDs, CDs and even games for all ages at great prices. Money from the book sale will be used to support your library programs and services.
https://markhampubliclibrary.ca/news/big-book-sale/
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Protect the environment and prevent dog poop from decomposing and getting into our local streams and rivers. Always take it home and put it in the green bin!
For more guidelines, visit http://markham.ca/GreenBin
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Join us for the City of Markham's Pet Adoption Weekend in partnership with the Ontario SPCA! The Markham Animal Adoption and Education Centre will be open May 24 and 25, 2025 for its adoption weekend event.
No appointments needed. http://markham.ca/AnimalAdoption |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Project Manager (Contract until January 2027)
- Program Supervisor – Aquatics & Events
- Zoning Technician (18 Month Contract)
- Supervisor, Business Support
- Manager, Development Engineering
- Licensed Fleet Technician
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 Highway 7 and 16th Avenue, and 16th Avenue between Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road will be temporarily closed on May 25 from 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for the Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women.
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Construction on Woodbine Avenue from Betty Roman Boulevard to north of Elgin Mills Road East
York Region is applying a road preservation treatment called microsurfacing.
Duration: May 26, 2025, to May 30, 2025 Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 7 PM
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It’s spring cleanup time and our crews are hard at work keeping our roads clean. Over the past couple of weeks, our crews cleaned over 460,000 metres of Regional roads!
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Major Mackenzie Drive East from McCowan Road to Highway 48 Road rehabilitation
-Removing and replacing asphalt road surface on Major Mackenzie Drive East from McCowan Road to Highway 48
-Repairing sidewalks and curbs
-Late spring 2025 to mid-summer 2025
-The road will remain open to through traffic; however, temporary lane closures are required Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
-Access to homes and businesses will be maintained
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Did you know, drivers are four times more likely to be in a collision while using a cell phone? Stop distracted driving.
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Congrats to the York Region Envirothon winners! Markville Secondary School in first place, St. Brother André Catholic High School in second place and Milliken Mills High School in third place.
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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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York Region, it's time to Take Root!
Order native trees ($10) and wildflowers ($15) starting May 20. Support pollinators and a greener community. Limit of seven trees and four wildflowers per home.
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York Regional Police (YRP) News:
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It's planting season!
Farmers across York Region are working hard to plant their crops and you might encounter slow-moving farm vehicles on roads. Let's slow down, keep a safe distance, and pass only when it's safe.
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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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You're invited to York Region Public Work Family Fun Day!
Sat, May 24, 2025 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
90 Bales Dr. E. Town of East Gwillimbury
Explore interactive displays, see trucks & equipment, meet professionals, and have fun!
More info: http://york.ca/PublicWorks
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As the Chair of Markham’s Chair of Culture & Economic Development Committee, I'm pleased to be the Event Chair of the first Kung Fu Film Festival in Canada, which will be opening in Markham on May 31st with the classic Kung Fu film – The Shaolin Temple, remastered in 4K, featuring Jet Li.
We are honoured that Grandmaster Hwang In Shik, will be attending our event and answer questions about the movie he starred in – Hapkido, and probably his works with Bruce Lee!
This Kung Fu Film Festival brings 7 movies spanning 50 years, from 1974 to 2024, to Canadian audiences and promises to wrap up Asian Heritage Month with a kick!
Stay tuned for the movie roster and ticket details.
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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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Delighted to attend Glamour Icon Influencer Award Ceremony at Aga Khan Museum and congratulations to all the award recipients |
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Congratulations to Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre for their successful fundraising gala to raise close to $250,000.- to help those in need. |
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Happy to attend the 2025 Garden Festival hosted by CEFS Centre.
City of Markham has been encouraging residents to do more planting to make Markham beautiful. |
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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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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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