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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 146| August 29, 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
- Holiday Hours
- Back to School
- Doors Open Markham locations:
- Be part of an amazing team at Markham Fire!
- Celebrate Markham Grant
3. York Region News
- YRT Service Change
- YRP's News
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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Thousands of children are going back-to-school. Their safety relies on all of us. Slow down. Be patient. Obey bus signals.
Learn more http://markham.ca/BackToSchool
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Do the right thing this long weekend!
While you enjoy the final days of summer, remember to leave parks and trails clean and litter-free.
Always bring your waste home and keep Markham beautiful. |
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Doors Open Markham is back Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM! Explore a variety of buildings across the city as they open their doors to the public - for one day only!
Doors Open Markham offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at select sites throughout Markham, including free access to buildings that typically charge admission. From cultural and heritage landmarks to innovative spaces, this is a unique opportunity to discover the stories and inspirations that have shaped our city. Doors Open Ontario is a provincewide heritage tourism program that provides free public access to unique and historically significant sites across Ontario. The City of Markham is proud to once again participate in this exciting event.
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Box Grove Community Centre
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Cedar Grove Community Centre
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German Mills Community Centre (former German Mills Schoolhouse)
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Heintzman House
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Markham Museum offices (former Mount Joy Schoolhouse)
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Markham Village Fire Station No. 97
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Markham Village Train Station
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McKay Art Centre
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Unionville Curling Club
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Unionville Train Station
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Varley Art Gallery
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Village Hive Markham at the Olde School House
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York Region District School Board’s Museum & Archives
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York University's Markham Campus
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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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Putting your tax dollars to good use. 71% of residents are satisfied with how City services provide value for tax dollars. Learn more about our 2024 Citizen Satisfaction Survey: http://markham.ca/BMFT
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Trees offer cost-effective benefits including improved stormwater management, higher property values, and enhanced community well-being.
Transform your multi-unit or commercial property into a greener space by planting native trees this fall.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/Leaf |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Traffic Engineer
- Arborist - Temporary 12 months
- Tax Certificates Clerk
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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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.
- 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.
- Route 406 – Markham District School Special via Bur Oak will be discontinued due to low ridership.
- All 400-series School Special routes will be reinstated for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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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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Active Community Engagement (A.C.E.) :Milliken Mills Park Cleanup Event
📍 Location: Berczy Park North
🏠 Address:447 The Bridle Walk, Markham
📅 Date & Time: Sunday, September 7, 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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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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Markham At The Movies Presents: A Nice Indian Boy
Flato Markham Theatre
Tue., Sep. 30, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkbyxebDrjA
Description: Naveen, an Indian-American doctor, brings his fiancé, Jay, a white man adopted by Indian parents, to meet his traditional family. Hilarity ensues as cultural customs clash and relationships are re-evaluated in this feel-good romantic comedy
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 (Cash Only) or online at www.FlatoMarkhamTheatre.ca. |
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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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Congratulations to Lorvale Academy on the occasion of their grand opening.
Thanks for choosing the City of Markham as their campus. |
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Delighted to attend the Flea Market at King Square hosted by the York Region Good Neighbour Association, Active Community Engagement and Markham Community Link. |
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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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