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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 156| November 07, 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
- Special Weather Statement
- City of Markham Remembrance Day ceremony
- City of Markham adopted Budget 2026
- Weekly leaf & yard collection: November 4 to December 12
- Unionville Recycling Depot temporarily closed
- To prevent wind-blown litter
3. York Region News
- York Region Remembrance Day ceremony
- Ontario Blue Box Program changes are coming
- Oak Wilt
- 2025 York Region Tree Bee
- YRP's News
4. Community News
5. Regional Councillor Alan Ho in the Community
6. Notice of Regional Road Construction |
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Remembrance Day
Lest We Forget |
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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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Next Development Services Public Meeting: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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The City is updating the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District (MVHCD) Plan to better protect what makes the area special. Join us for a Public Meeting on Monday, Dec. 1 at the Markham Village Community Centre at 6:30 PM.
Share your thoughts on what matters most in preserving Markham Village’s heritage. Learn more: http://markham.ca/MVHCD |
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Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Markham. Snow is expected Sunday morning into Sunday evening with an approximate accumulation of 2 to 10 cm.
Take extra care as difficult driving conditions are expected. Keep track of changing weather by visiting http://weather.gc.ca
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Join us on Tuesday, November 11 for the annual City of Markham Remembrance Day ceremony at the FLATO Markham Theatre.
Doors will open at 10:30 AM. A livestream will also be available to watch online at http://vimeo.com/event/5484678 |
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During Veterans' Week, we honour the courage and sacrifices of Canadian veterans and active service members. Let’s take this time to reflect, remember, and express our gratitude.
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The City of Markham adopted Budget 2026 which was presented by Mayor Frank Scarpitti on October 1.
With Budget 2026, we maintain our record of lowest average property tax rate increase in the GTA over two decades. The budget adoption follows input from staff, Council and the community.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/Budget |
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Thank you to everyone who joined our Blue Jays Viewing Parties held at Aaniin Community Centre!
While the team didn’t win the World Series this year, they made us proud and brought our community together. We’ll be cheering again next season.
Go Jays go!
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Weekly leaf & yard collection: November 4 to December 12
Set out by 7 AM on your regular collection day. Sod, soil, and grass clippings are not accepted.
For more guidelines,visit http://markham.ca/YardMaterial |
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The City of Markham was excited to welcome Grade 9 students to Take Our Kids to Work Day, an annual program designed to inspire the next generation of leaders.
Students explored careers and opportunities across all of our Services Commissions, engaged with guest speakers, participated in fun activities, and had the opportunity to ask questions to learn more about the many roles that helped shape our city.
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Keep curbside collection safe! Windows and mirrors must be covered completely with cardboard and labelled “SHARP.”
- Tape an X across the glass to prevent shattering
- Cover any exposed or sharp edges for safe handling
- Broken and sharp items can be placed in a carboard box
For more tips: http://markham.ca/Curbsidecollection
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We understand that construction around the Unionville GO Station may affect your usual commute, and we appreciate your patience during this time.
Sign up for Unionville Go Station updates including construction notices at http://gotransit.com Lean more about the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at http://markham.ca/Indy
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From now until December, the section of Main Street Unionville between 202 Main Street Unionville and Station Lane will be closed as restoration work enters its final phase.
If you’re traveling north or south, please use Kennedy Road as an alternate route.
Get updates: http://markham.ca/MainStreetUnionville
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Unionville Recycling Depot will temporarily be closed until further notice due to Main Street construction.
We apologize for any inconvenience. For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
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Be sure to keep all drains and catch basins clear of leaves this autumn! By keeping these clear you can help prevent flooding and keep roads and sidewalks safe.
Let’s all do our part to keep our community clean and considerate. |
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We can’t control the weather, but we can control how we put material out at the curb.
To prevent wind-blown litter:
Don’t overload; Keep items below the rim
- Place heavier items on top like bundled newspapers
- Put your material out the morning of your collection day, not the night before
- Drop off and de-bag! Markham Recycling Depots accept blue box recyclables
- For more helpful homeowner tips, visit http://markham.ca/CurbsideCollection
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Earlier last week, the City of Markham partnered with TCEnergy for a large-scale emergency preparedness exercise. Working together and staying prepared helps keep Markham residents safe. |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Student, Asset Management
- ITS Solutions Specialist (1 Position) - 1 Year Contract
- Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I - 2 Positions
- Revenue Specialist
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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Members of the community are invited to join York Region for a Remembrance Day service on Tuesday, November 11 at 10:25 a.m. to honour the lives and sacrifices of Canadian heroes who have served, or continue to serve, our country.
Participants can attend in person at the York Region Administrative Centre Great Hall or virtually. Learn more: https://www.york.ca/.../join-york-regions-remembrance-day... |
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Starting January 1, 2026, businesses and organizations that make, sell, distribute and import products and packaging will be fully responsible for the collection and recycling of the packaging and products they create. This means more items will be allowed in the blue box and the same items will be accepted across Ontario no matter where you live!
Markham will continue with weekly manual Blue Box collection provided by Miller Waste. There will be no changes to collection frequency or container type. Markham's collection method will remain the same.
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Oak Wilt is a fungus that restricts water and nutrient flow through Oak Trees causing leaves to wilt, eventually leading to tree death in as little as a few months.
How can you help?Check your trees regularly for signs of Oak Wilt and report suspected finds to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at https://ow.ly/ghbh50Xmwov
Do not move branches or firewood as you could accidentally spread Oak Wilt to areas not yet infected When pruning Oak Trees, always sanitize tools before and after to prevent potential transfer of fungusFor more information about Oak Wilt, including what to look for, impacts and how you can help stop the spread, visit https://ow.ly/FPJi50Xmwow |
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If you haven’t registered for the 2025 York Region Tree Bee yet sign up today! Run by Forests Canada this innovative program is designed to spark curiosity among students in Grades 4 to 6 (ages 9 to 12), and nurture their passion for learning about trees, forests and the environment.
The hands-on tree identification program includes a weeklong virtual competition to be held on Monday, November 24 to Sunday November 30. Resources and activity sheets will be available to help kids prepare for the competition.
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York Regional Police (YRP) News:
- Notice of Meeting Police Service Board: A regular meeting of the York Regional Police Service Board will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025,at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be conducted both electronically and in person in Committee Room A, York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, in the Town of Newmarket and live-streamed on YouTube. The agenda will be available on the Board website on November 19, 2025. Alternative formats or communication supports are available upon request.
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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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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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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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