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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 145| August 22, 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
- Fire ban has been lifted
- Park and Play Fun Tour: Last Location!
- Main Street Unionville restoration Phase 2
- Doors Open Markham Volunteer needed!
- Be part of an amazing team at Markham Fire!
3. York Region News
- Road closure: 14th Ave (Donald Cousens Parkway - Reesor Rd)
- YRT Service Change coming
- YRP's News
- YRT Route 302 Detour
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:
Date: Tuesday, September 09, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Council Chamber, Markham Civic Centre |
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#1"Phase 1 Lands" at 5000 Highway 7 (CF Markville)
The Phase 1 Lands are 3.13 ha (7.73 ac) in size and in the southeast portion of the CF Markville Mall Lands.
The Owner proposes a high-rise residential development comprised of five buildings ranging in height from 30 to 39 storeys with an approximate total of 1,881 units in Phase 1 Lands.
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#2 Markham is proposing up to 3 ARUs (4 units total) on lots zoned for single, semi-detached, or townhouses. Attend in person at the Civic Centre or online via Zoom.
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As kids gear up for a new school year, it’s the perfect time to unplug from old electronics that are broken or no longer needed.
Did you know? All Markham Recycling Depots accept unwanted electronics, for safe, responsible recycling! Electronics contain valuable resources like glass, gold, silver, copper and more. Proper recycling ensures that these heavy metals are handled safely to protect our environment.
For more information, visit http://markham.ca/eWaste
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Congratulations to the 2025 Markham Fire recruit graduates!
Thank you for choosing Markham and for your commitment to serve our community.
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Road Closure Notice:
Main Street Unionville will be closed to vehicular traffic from Fred Varley Drive to 166 Main Street Unionville from August 25 to November as restoration work moves into Phase 2.
From Carlton Road to 166 Main Street, the road will remain open for pedestrians but closed to through traffic.
Sidewalks and local businesses will stay open, and parking on the west side will still be available via a temporary access lane. Please plan ahead when traveling in the area.
Thank you for your patience and support.
Get updates: http://markham.ca/MainStreetUnionville |
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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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Be part of an amazing team at Markham Fire!
Learn more at the upcoming info session.
Monday September 8th, 2025
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Markham Civic Centre 101 Town Centre Blvd
http://markham.ca/Firefighter |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Pickleball Instructor – Aaniin Community Centre
- Supervisor, Forestry Operations
- Computer Instructor - Aaniin Community Centre
- Drop-In Music Convenor - Aaniin Community Centre
For more information & job position
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Markham is committed to providing safe, reliable drinking water that’s yours to enjoy straight from the tap. Did you know? Our tap water is tested over 7,000 times per year!
Visit http://markham.ca/Water |
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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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Upcoming road closure: 14th Avenue between Donald Cousens Parkway and Reesor Road will be temporarily closed from Saturday, August 23 at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, August 26 at 7 p.m. to facilitate railway rehabilitation.
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Beginning Sunday, August 31, 2025, multiple YRT service changes will take effect to meet changing customer demand and traffic conditions.
- Route 2 – Milliken, 7:25 a.m. trip will divert to Middlefield Collegiate Institute to meet morning bell times. Schedules will also be adjusted.
- Early morning trips on Route 8 – Kennedy will be adjusted to start from Prospector’s Drive and Major Mackenzie Drive. Schedules will also be adjusted.
- The frequency for Route 18 – Bur Oak, will be adjusted to improve connections with GOtransit services.
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Route 302 - Unionville Express is on detour from August 18 to November 1, 2025 at Main Street, Unionville and Fred Varley Drive due to construction.
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York Regional Police (YRP) News:
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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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York Region Good Neighbours' Flea Market
Location: King Square Shopping Centre's Parking Lot
Address: 9390 Woodbine Ave, Markham
Date & Time: Sunday, August 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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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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Attended the Annual Conference of AMO (Association of Municipalities of Ontario) in Ottawa, August 17-20,2025.
AMO has a multi-faceted purpose to strengthen and enhance the effectiveness of municipal governments in Ontario. |
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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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