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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 150| September 26, 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
- Budget 2026
- Unionville Go Station Parking
- Ward 7 By-election
- 2025 Community Recognition Celebration
- Thank you from Doors Open Markham
- Congratulations to Andre De Grasse
- Celebrate Markham Grant
3. York Region News
- York Region has repaired over 14,000 potholes
- Licensed home child care services
- Spotted Lanternfly
- YRP's News
4. Community News
5. Regional Councillor Alan Ho in the Community
6. Notice of Regional Road Construction |
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It was great to have had the opportunity to meet with York Regional Transit staff and residents, including those from the Kirkham community, to discuss transit options to Middlefield Collegiate Institute.
For Krikham residents, please complete the survey below, provided by YRT.
If you have any concerns about YRT service, feel free to contact my office: alan.ho@markham.ca |
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York Region Transit (YRT) is conducting a travel survey in the Fairtree East Village Development to understand the community’s travel and transit needs.
The survey should take approximately five minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous.
This is a survey for residents living in the Fairtree East Village Development area shown below.
yrt.ca/kirkhamsurvey.
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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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Development Services Public Meeting: Tuesday, October 07, 2025, 7:00 PM
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Mayor Frank Scarpitti will present the 2026 City of Markham Budget on Wednesday, October 1 at 10 AM. As part of the City’s ongoing efforts for budget transparency, a Public Meeting has been scheduled on October 9 at 7PM.
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Do you know someone who has excelled in sports, the arts, or STEM/academics? Or know a not-for-profit organization celebrating a service milestone?
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Early Voting for the 2025 Markham Ward 7 By-Election is now open, running from Friday, September 26, to Sunday, September 28, from 10 AM to 8 PM.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/4mCadQv |
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Congratulations to Andre De Grasse and the Canadian 4x100m relay team on claiming the silver medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo!
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Since 2003, Doors Open Markham has welcomed thousands of visitors from near and far to celebrate and experience the city’s rich history and unique sites.
Thank you to everyone who joined us this year in exploring Markham’s learning landscape across 14 incredible locations on our 2025 circuit. A special thank you goes to Committee Member Dominica, who generously volunteered her time to gift each location with a custom tote bag featuring a hand-drawn canvas of their site.
We are grateful to Dominica, our dedicated committee of volunteers, and to you - our DOM 2025 participants. We’ll see you in 2026! http://markham.ca/DoorsOpen |
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Batteries are hazardous and can cause fires in waste trucks and sorting facilities. Drop off your used batteries for safe, responsible recycling at any Markham Recycling Depot.
For more information, visit http://markham.ca/BatteryRecycling
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New Celebrate Markham Grant:
Accepting applications from Sep 22 2025 12:00 PM (EDT) to Oct 22 2025 01:00 PM (EDT) |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Transportation Engineer (2.5 Year Contract)
- Infrastructure Support Specialist
For more information & job position
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Please be advised that Yorkton Blvd, from Royal Aberdeen Rd to New Yorkton Ave, will be closed from September 29, 2025, to October 2, 2025, to facilitate construction work.
Detours will be in place. |
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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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Thanks to your support and our hard-working teams, we’ve repaired over 14,000 potholes across York Region since the beginning of our pothole repair season! That’s 1,500 more than last year’s total of 12,500. Let’s keep making our roads safer together.
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Finding safe, affordable and high-quality child care is a need for many York Region parents. Licensed home child care is a great option for parents waiting for a spot to open up or who are beginning to search for a space.
Licensed home child care is safe, affordable and follows the same Ministry of Education licensing standards as other child care services.
If you would like to learn more about licensed home child care services in York Region or see if it may be right for you and your child, visit york.ca/HomeChildCare |
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Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive insect that feeds on plants, shrubs and trees. It excretes a sugary, sticky substance called honeydew which promotes the growth of grimy, black sooty mould
It does not bite humans or pets but can be a nuisance and cause permanent and costly damage to trees.
Spotted Lanternfly has not yet been sighted in York Region. If you spot it, snap it, catch it and report it immediately to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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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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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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King Square's Mid-Autumn Festival celebration on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the main atrium of King Square Mall (9390 Woodbine Ave, Markham)
This family-friendly celebration will feature traditional lantern-making, riddles, games, and cultural performances. |
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From Prosperity to Preservation
The Story of Little Hall, Lavenham, England
Guest Speaker: Miranda Ellison Cook
🗓 Thursday, October 23
🕢 7:30 PM
📍Heintzman House, 135 Bay Thorn Drive, Thornhill
For more information, please contact:
Valerie12Burke@gmail.com |
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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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I was honoured to deliver the opening remarks on behalf of Mayor Frank Scarpitti on the occasion of the 3rd Hong Kong-Markham Tech Exchange event cohosted by Invest Hong Kong (Canada), Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) and The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong |
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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
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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