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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 158| November 21, 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
- Blue Box Program: Small Change, Same Service
- Leave some leaves for nature!
- Discount: Join Markham's fitness family!
- Winter Programs register Dec 2
3. York Region News
- York Region Transit 65+ On-Request
- Box Grove community housing development
- 2025 York Region Tree Bee
- Fall Prevention Resource for Adults 65+ and Caregivers
- YRP's News
4. Community News
5. Regional Councillor Alan Ho in the Community
6. Notice of Regional Road Construction |
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I was glad to host the “Your City, Your Services, Your Safety” Community Information Event last Saturday at the Aaniin Community Centre with Ward 7 Councillor Nimisha Patel
Thank you to York Regional Police (YRP), Paramedic Services, York Region Transit (YRT), Fire and Emergency Services, Bylaws, Recreation, Markham Public Library (MPL), the Contact Centre, and the Markham Small Business Centre (MSBC) for their support, participation, and for sharing valuable information through booths, presentations, and Q&A sessions.
A special thanks to our residents who attended, and to the dedicated Regional & City staff and volunteers who helped make this event possible!
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- Public Meeting Notice -
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The City of Markham is developing a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) to shape how we move throughout the city. Join us in person for a Public Meeting on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM at the Markham Civic Centre – Council Chamber.
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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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Next Development Services Public Meeting: Tuesday, 7 PM, December 01, 2025
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Changes are coming to the Blue Box program in the northern six (N6) York Region municipalities—Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Newmarket, and Whitchurch-Stouffville. Beginning January 1, these communities will transition to new Blue Box requirements, including cart-based collection and other service updates.
Please note that these changes do not apply to Markham, Vaughan, or Richmond Hill.
For Markham residents, all services will remain the same:
-Blue boxes will continue to be used (no carts)
-Weekly collection will continue on your current collection day
-Miller Waste will remain the service provider
-Small Change: All blue box-related inquiries must be made directly to Miller Waste, instead of Markham.
Learn more: https://www.markham.ca/neighbourhood-services/recycling-garbage/blue-box
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Leaf & Yard Material is collected weekly. - Branches and brush must be bundled and tied with string
- Less than 1.2 meter in length and under 18 kilograms.
For more tips, visit http://markham.ca/YardMaterial |
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Leave some leaves for nature! By leaving a few leaves in your garden beds you help provide a winter shelter for pollinators and small wildlife.
By leaving a small amount of leaves on the lawn before mowing, you help to leave behind a natural fertilizer!
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Borrow Magazines for free from Markham Public Library!
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Commit to fit! Join Markham's fitness family and unlock more benefits than your average gym membership. Get 3 months for the price of 2, for only $138 tax included! Youth, older adult and student discounts available.
Now is your moment. Learn more: http://markham.ca/Fitness
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Watch the future unfold! Main Street Unionville is getting a makeover with infrastructure and streetscape improvements.
All businesses will remain open and parking will be available, as well as access to shops and restaurants. Learn more: http://markham.ca/MainStreetUnionville
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Get ready for an awesome winter adventure with Markham Recreation!
We’ve got exciting programs for kids and families alike - offering fun, learning, and memories that will last all season long. Whether you’re into sports, games, technology, or trying something new, there’s something for everyone.
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Have you seen them around town? Speed display boards notify drivers if they are going too fast.
Monitor your speedometer! http://markham.ca/traffic |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Supervisor, Building Inspections
- Camp Director Recreation – Areas
- Eco Camp at Chimo Director – Recreation
- Camp Inclusion Director
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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York Region Transit offers an On-Request service for seniors 65 years or older. The service is offered throughout York Region for seniors who want to take public transit using smaller vehicles that pick you up at home.
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In recognition of National Housing Day on November 22, we are excited to share that York Region is getting ready to put shovels in the ground for the 62 Bayview (Town of Newmarket) and Box Grove (City of Markham) community housing developments with construction commencing soon.
Together, these community housing developments will create approximately 380 units of new purpose-built rental community housing. As we look ahead to the future, there are nearly 1,000 more units planned. The affordable housing units in each building will be filled by households on York Region’s centralized waitlist for subsidized housing, while the proposed market units will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Learn more about these developments:
Bayview Parkway york.ca/62Bayview
Box Grove https://www.york.ca/.../more-housing-options-box-grove... |
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Want to learn more about trees? There’s still time! Register today for the 2025 York Region TreeBee.
Students in Grades 4 to 6 (ages 9 to 12) can learn and test their tree ID knowledge and compete for the grand prize and the glory in this hands-on tree identification program run by Forests Canada.
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York Region is committed to ensuring our residents have access to safe, affordable, responsive and high-quality child care services. With many families joining a waitlist or looking for a space to open up, licensed home child care may be a great alternative to help meet the demand.
Licensed home child care is safe, affordable and follows the same Ministry of Education licensing standards as other child care services.
Operators can care for infants, toddlers and pre-school aged children, as well as their siblings, and may offer full-day, extended and before / after school care.If your family is on a waitlist, or starting your search for child care services, visit york.ca/HomeChildCare to learn more about licensed home child care in York Region. |
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Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians? Falls and fall-related injuries in older adults can be reduced by screening for modifiable risk factors every year or after a fall.
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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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Santa’s coming to Markham on Saturday, November 29 from 11 AM to 1 PM!
Join us for the 51st Annual Markham Santa Claus Parade, presented by Tim Hortons, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Markham.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/SantaClausParade
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Ready to grow your online presence? Join MSBC's Build Your First Digital Marketing Strategy for Beginners workshop to connect SEO, content & social media into one clear plan.
Dec 9 | 1:30–3 PM (Online) https://zurl.co/rmp2D |
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Christmas Celebration on Main Street Unionville
December 06, Saturday.
Due to the ongoing Main Street Restoration, this year’s event will not include a parade or activities at The Bandstand. Instead, festivities will be spread across Main Street and Crosby Arena to ensure everyone can enjoy a safe and magical experience.
More Info: https://unionville.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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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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