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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 154| October 24, 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
3. York Region News
- Night paving operations will take place on Leslie Street
- YRT Services changes on November 2
- RSV vaccine
- Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan Survey
- 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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Markham's Municipal Law Enforcement Officers provide complaint-based and proactive enforcement services for all the City's regulatory by-laws. |
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- Public Meeting Notice -
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Development Services Public Meeting: November 04, 2025, 7:00 PM
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Cheer on the Blue Jays as they chase championship glory in the World Series! Join our viewing parties at Aaniin Community Centre, inside the Atrium, where you can join fellow fans to support Canada’s team.
Don’t forget to wear blue and/or your favourite Blue Jays attire! Learn more: http://markham.ca/WorldSeries |
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As part of preparations to host next year's exciting Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham event, Phase 1 of construction at Unionville GO Station is now complete, ahead of schedule! 318 parking spots have reopened. We know construction around Unionville GO Station may have affected your commute, and we appreciate your patience during this time.
Stay up to date on station improvements and construction notices at http://gotransit.com.
Learn more about the upcoming Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham at http://markham.ca/Indy.
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Markham showcased two state-of-the-art auxiliary firefighting units, known as “DRAGO.”
Learn more about how we are modernizing our fire service delivery efforts.
Read more: http://bit.ly/3WhgoPm
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Be a good neighbour, and bring home all your mail to avoid litter. Unwanted advertising flyers simply go in your blue box for recycling – not on the ground.
If you no longer wish to receive all those unwelcomed flyers, Canada Post can help.
Learn more about the Consumers' Choice program at http://markham.ca/BlueBox
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Preparations are underway for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham 2026.
Until December 25, you may experience traffic impacts on Enterprise Boulevard (becomes Unionville Gate east of Main St. Unionville), University Boulevard, YMCA Boulevard, and Kennedy Road. One lane per direction, per street, will remain open at all times.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/Indy |
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Markham proudly raised the Blue Jays flag to show our support for Canada’s team as they head into the World Series. Go Jays Go!
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Swing Into the Season: Baseball Movies to Celebrate the Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are having a remarkable 2025 season, and there's plenty to cheer about.
To get in the spirit, be sure to check out the baseball movies below. From timeless classics to inspiring true stories, these picks truly hit it out of the park.
https://markham.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/204171423/2863881637 |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Compensation & Benefits Administrator (2 year Contract)
- HR Data & Systems Analyst (2 year contract)
- Corporate Privacy & Records Coordinator
For more information & job position
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Markham Animal Services is cheering for the Blue Jays!
We’re feeling extra feathery as we celebrate the Blue Jays soaring into the World Series! Here’s one of our team members proudly holding our honorary mascot, a stuffed blue jay, to show our support.
Let’s rally behind our birds and bring the championship home! |
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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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Night paving operations will take place on Leslie Street from Highway 407 to Elgin Mills Road East on the nights of Wednesday, October 22, 2025 to Friday, October 24, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Paving will move north along Leslie Street. For more information, visit york.ca/RoadConstruction |
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Beginning Sunday, November 2, 2025, multiple service changes will take effect to meet changing customer demand and traffic conditions.
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Beginning October 14, 2025, you may be approached by one of YRT Experience Advisors asking you to take part in YRT’s Customer Satisfaction Survey.
The survey happens twice a year and is used to get feedback from riders on YRT’s services. The survey data will help us understand your use of YRT’s services and measure your satisfaction, so we can make improvements to serve you better.
The survey will take about 5 to 7 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and you may skip questions that you feel uncomfortable answering. All data collected will remain confidential.
If you have questions about the survey, please call the YRT Contact Centre at 1-866-668-3978 or chat live with us.
All responses will be kept confidential. Thank you in advance for your participation. |
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Starting this fall, adults 75 and older can get the RSV vaccine for free!
High-risk adults aged 60-74 are also eligible for the vaccine. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can lead to serious illness — but one dose of the vaccine can help protect you this year and beyond.
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York Region Wants to Hear from You!
We’re refreshing our Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan — and your voice matters. Take just 3–5 minutes to complete our survey and help shape programs and services that support safer, healthier, and more inclusive communities across York Region.
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Commercially processed baby and toddler snacks like puffs, rusks, and melts can be misleading. Some packages include words and pictures of vegetables, but may contain little to no vegetables - instead, just a tiny amount of vegetable powder!Read the ingredient list and nutrition facts table, including the % daily value, to learn what is actually in snacks.
For information about feeding babies and young children, visit york.ca/FeedingKids and select the 'Chat with a Registered Nurse' button to make an appointment with a Registered Dietitian. |
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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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King Square Shopping Centre Halloween Event
Saturday, October 25
1 PM - 5 PM
9390 Woodbine Ave. Markham, Ontario |
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Join Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti at the Annual Business Address and Luncheon.
- Connect with leaders
- Discover new investments
- Help shape the city’s future
A must-attend event for business & community changemakers.
More info: https://bit.ly/4nGucyY |
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Celebrate the holiday season at the York Region United Way Holiday Market! Join us on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the York Region Administrative Centre in Town of Newmarket and shop unique gifts from local artisans, enjoy festive activities and make a difference in your community.
Learn more at york.ca/HolidayMarket |
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Join us for the 51st Annual Markham Santa Claus Parade!
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Time: 11 AM to 1 PM
Location: Main St Markham (Between Hwy 7 & 16th Ave)
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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 the 2025 Halloween Howl 4.0 hosted by Markham Dog Alliance at Pride of Canada Carousel. |
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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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