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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 144| August 15, 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
- Intermittent traffic stoppages on Carlton Rd
- Fire Ban
- Markham's Pet Adoption Weekend & Reading Therapy Program!
- Park and Play Fun Tour
- Markham Accessibility Recognition Award
- Doors Open Markham Volunteer needed!
3. York Region News
- Lighting fires and smoking of any kind in the York Regional Forest is NOT PERMITTED
- Viva purple A detour until August 22
- YRP's News
- YRT Service Change coming
4. Community News
5. Regional Councillor Alan Ho in the Community
6. Notice of Regional Road Construction |
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My 2025 newsletter is now live on my website!
I invite you to take a moment to read it, which covers important updates about our city and region.
You can access the newsletter here: https://www.alanhomarkham.ca/newsletter
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- Public Meeting Notice -
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Next Development Services Public Meeting: Tuesday, September 09, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
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Please be advised that there will be intermittent traffic stoppages on Carlton Rd (b/w Main St Unionville and Pomander Rd) on August 16, Noon to 9:30pm and Aug 17, between Noon and 7:00 p.m. for the EVENT - Jazz Music Festival. |
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Markham has issued a fire ban. All current permits have been suspended. Did you know that open-air fires are not allowed in Markham without a permit? The ban remains in effect until further notice.
Learn more at http://markham.ca/AreYouReady
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Have material at the curb by 7AM on your regular collection day. Collection times can vary depending on truck route, weather conditions, construction delays and other factors.
Thank you to Markham’s Miller Waste crews for their outstanding efforts during extreme weather conditions. Their hard work is appreciated by all! For more guidelines, visit http://markham.ca/Recycling
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Join us for the City of Markham's Pet Adoption Weekend in partnership with the Ontario SPCA & Reading Therapy Program!
The Markham Animal Adoption and Education Centre will be open August 16 and 17, 2025 for its adoption weekend event. No appointments needed.
http://markham.ca/AnimalAdoption |
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Do you know a person, business, or organization in Markham that goes above and beyond to make our community more accessible and inclusive? Submit your nomination for the Markham Accessibility Recognition Award!
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We’re looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help welcome guests during Doors Open Markham. You'll be stationed at one of our featured locations across the city and provide basic site information to visitors.
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Every week, flyers pile up in our mailboxes. To stop receiving paper flyers all together, simply place a note inside your mailbox or submit a request to Canada Post.
It’s easy and it’s your choice.
Learn more at http://Canadapost.ca/ConsumersChoice |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Skate Instructor - Thornhill Community Centre
- Building Official Intern (Up to 18 months)
- Sewer Flusher/Camera Operator - Temporary 6 Months
- Development Clerk II (Contract until September 2026)
- Dance Assistant - Thornhill Community Centre
- Dance Instructor - Thornhill Community Centre
- Piano Instructor - Thornhill Community Centre
- Program Assistant - Thornhill 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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Lighting fires and smoking of any kind in the York Regional Forest is NOT PERMITTED
All York Region cities and towns have declared fire bans. High temperatures and dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires, especially in the Forest.
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Viva purple A will be on detour until August 22, 2025 at University Boulevard from YMCA Boulevard to Enterprise Boulevard due to construction.
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York Regional Police (YRP) News:
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Beginning Sunday, August 31, 2025, multiple service changes including the reinstatement of our School Special routes will take effect to meet changing customer demand and traffic conditions.
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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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Come one, come all to historic Unionville for the 28th annual Markham Jazz Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17. • We’re back with 30+ unforgettable performances by renowned Canadian and international talent – all free! • Unionville is getting a facelift this year (new sidewalks and street paving), so we’re presenting on a mix of familiar and new stages. • Award-winning jazz, blues and more, great shops and restaurants, craft vendors, free parking and free shuttle service – what could be better!
http://www.markhamjazzfestival.com/ |
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Markham Fire and Emergency Services is hosting its Summer of Safety Series – two free public education open houses, and you’re invited!
Saturday, August 23 from 10 AM to 2 PM (Fire Station 99) – 3255 Bur Oak Avenue Learn more:
http://markham.ca/SummerOfSafety
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Active Community Engagement (A.C.E.) :Milliken Mills Park Cleanup Event
📍 Location: Milliken Mills Park
🏠 Address: 7600 Kennedy Rd., Markham
📅 Date & Time: Sunday, August 24th, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🕣 Please gather at 8:45 AM; the cleanup will begin at 9:00 AM.
Register:
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Markham Cycles' Recycle to Ride Bike Giveaway is a series of bike rescue clinics where volunteers can learn bike repair and refurbishment. Bicycles fixed in this program will be given away to the community for free in monthly public bike giveaways from May to September.
https://markhamcycles.ca/programs/rtr/
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The annual Terry Fox Run has become a classic Canadian tradition every fall with more than 650 diverse communities across the country coming together to fundraise for cancer research and join us on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Old Unionville Library Community Centre (15 Library Lane, Unionville) to honour Terry Fox and his legacy for cancer research.
https://run.terryfox.ca/92819 |
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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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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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