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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 162 | December 19, 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
- 2025 Markham Helping Hands
- Holiday curbside collection services & depot hours
- Snow Windrow Removal Assistance
- Winter Maintenance App
- When we clear the snow
- 2026 Recycling and Garbage Collection Schedule
- Markham Summer Student Jobs 2026
3. York Region News
- Community Housing Grant increases to $30.2 million
- Yorknet 2025 Year in Review Newsletter
- Health Connection services will be limited during Holidays
- High School Special routes (400-series) closed during Holidays
- YRP's News
4. Community News
5. Regional Councillor Alan Ho in the Community
6. Notice of Regional Road Construction |
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As we approach the holiday season, it's important to remember that not everyone is as fortunate as we are.
To help those in need, I’m hosting a food drive event, "Markham Helping Hands 2025," with Markham Fire & Emergency Service and other community partners.
Starting December 2025 until January 2026, please consider donating non-perishable, unopened food items.
You can drop off your contributions at the entrance of the following locations:
Foodymart: 5221 Hwy 7, Markham
Cherish Integrated Services: 1271 Denison Street, Unit 64, Markham
Santan Mandir Cultural Centre (Markham): 9333 Woodbine Ave, Markham
There is a box where you can easily deposit your donations. Thank you for your generosity and support!
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Markham’s Municipal Law Enforcement is responsible for enforcing parking regulations, property standards, and tree preservation by-laws to help maintain safe and well-kept neighbourhoods. |
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- Public Meeting Notice -
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Starting January 1, 2026: All blue box-related inquiries, such as missed collections and requests for new or replacement blue boxes, must be made directly to Miller Waste, not the City of Markham.
Contact:
Miller Waste
1-855-752-3762
area10@millerwaste.ca
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There will be no curbside collection services on:
- Thursday December 25 (Christmas Day)
- Thursday January 1 (New Year’s Day)
Thursday & Friday collection moves ahead one day.
Note: There WILL be collection on Friday December 26 (Boxing Day).
Ensure your material is set out by 7AM as service may be earlier than usual.
Follow your collection schedule at http://markham.ca/CollectionSchedule
All depot locations are closed: December 25 and 26, January 1
Markham Recycling Depots will be closing early: December 24 and December 31
For hours and locations, visit http://markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
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The City of Markham offers windrow removal to residents who require assistance in removing their snow windrow and who meet the requirements below.
- Must be 60 years of age or older. If less than 60 years old, a current valid doctor’s certificate must be provided confirming that the individual is unable to shovel snow.
- Persons 11 years of age and younger are exempt from having to complete this form.
- Persons between 12 and 59 years of age must provide both proof of age as well as a current valid doctor’s certificate identifying that they are unable to shovel snow.
More Info:
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During snowstorms, Markham's Winter Maintenance App will show the progress of road and sidewalk plows in Markham. Residents can watch as snow clearing efforts start with primary roads and then move to secondary roads, local roads, and sidewalks to help keep Markham moving.
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Snow clearing begins with Primary Roads (largest and busiest roads), followed by Secondary Roads (smaller and less busy roads that feed onto Primary Roads - they serve schools, community centres), and finally local neighbourhood roads and lanes.
Learn more and track our plows at http://markham.ca/Winter
Any snow removal complaint, please contact alan.ho@markham.ca & sxie@markham.ca |
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Preparations are underway for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham!
Follow along as Millie gives us a sneak peak of the race circuit through Markham Centre! Learn more about the ongoing preparations at http://markham.ca/Indy
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Batteries are hazardous and can cause fires in waste trucks and sorting facilities. Drop off your used alkaline batteries for safe, responsible recycling at any Markham Recycling Depot. Broken string lights can also be dropped for recycling.
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Are you a post-secondary student looking for unique summer job opportunities? The City of Markham is currently recruiting post-secondary students for summer 2026 for a variety of roles across various departments.
Learn more and apply by January 11, 2026: http://markham.ca/careers
Please see below for the opening positions |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Camp Specialist - Markham Museum
- Camp Supervisor - Markham Museum
- Camp Director - Markham Museum
- Summer Student – Tree Preservation (May to August)
- Natural Heritage Planning Student
- Fleet Summer Student
- Summer Students - Parks
- Operations Research Analyst - Student
- Summer Student – Project Management, Strategy & Innovation
- Summer Student – Survey
- Parks Planning Student
- Summer Student Planner – Policy and Research
- Summer Student - Business Operations Student
- Summer Student – Sign Remover (May to August) – 4 positions
- Summer Student - Markham Fire and Emergency Services
For more information & job position
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Protect your pipes from freezing or bursting this winter! Follow these steps to shut off your outdoor water supply:
1. Shut off each outdoor water valve from inside
2. Open outdoor taps to allow water to drain out
3. Disconnect and drain garden hoses and nozzles |
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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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Community Housing Grant increases to $30.2 million
The Regional Municipality of York has more than doubled its funding from $14.5 million to $30.2 million to support non-profit and co-operative housing organizations across York Region.
The Community Housing Supply Grant provides capital funding to non-profit and co-operative organizations to create affordable housing through new construction, redevelopment or conversion of non-residential buildings.
A call for applications for the grant was issued in May 2025. Five successful projects, representing 536 units, with 288 units below market-rent, include:
More Info: https://mailchi.mp/york/media-release-community-housing-grant-increases-to-302-million?e=0065c95a41 |
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Please note that our Health Connection services will be limited from December 25 to January 1.
Health Connection is closed on December 25, 26, 31 and January 1.
On December 29 and 30, between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., you can call Health Connection to speak to a registered nurse at 1-800-361-5653 (press option 2) or chat live at york.ca/NurseChat.
Need support when we're closed? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24/7 or chat live at ontario.ca/health811.
911 is always the first number you should call during emergencies. If you're worried for your health or that of your child, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room. |
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YorkNet’s wrapping up an exciting year, lighting up new services areas as part of our dark-fibre expansion project. Read our 2025 Year in Review newsletter to learn more about how YorkNet is bringing high-speed internet to underserviced areas across York Region: https://mailchi.mp/yor.../yorknet-year-in-review2025-3038899
Learn more about YorkNet, a corporation of York Region (The Regional Municipality of York), or subscribe for updates at yorknet.ca |
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Stop the clog!
Protect your pipes from FOG. Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) are things like meat fats and cooking oils. When you pour FOG down your sink, it cools, hardens and eventually clogs your pipes and our sewers. As you’re cooking, let FOG harden, then scrape or wipe into your green bin.
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We have a winner! A big shout out to St. Brendan Catholic Elementary School for placing first in the 2025 York Region Tree Bee competition.
Congratulations also to our other winners: 2nd place: Henderson Avenue Public School and Milliken Mills Public School 3rd place: Glen Shields Public School, St. Marguerite d'Youville, and Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public SchoolRun by Forests Canada, TreeBee inspires students in grades 4 to 6 to learn about trees, forests and the environment. |
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All High School Special routes (400-series) will be suspended from Monday, December 22, 2025, to Friday, January 2, 2026, for the holiday season, resuming on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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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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One of the deadliest fires in Hong Kong’s history has claimed 159 lives, left 31 missing, and displaced thousands, with about 2,000 households urgently needing support.
The “Toronto Responds: Support for Hong Kong Fire Victims” Fund to provide urgent financial aid, medical care, long-term recovery support, and community rebuilding.
All funds will be directed to the Community Chest of HongKong: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/141237 |
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Downtown Markham invites the community to come together for Illuminate the Night, a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration welcoming 2026 in the heart of our city.
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time: 10:30 PM – Midnight
Location: 169 Enterprise Boulevard, Downtown Markham
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Get into the holiday spirit by visiting the one and only Main Street Unionville, featured by torontodot.com!
Read more: https://ow.ly/xRav50XJKk8 |
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Share your Community Event or Information with Us!
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Congratulations to the Angus Glen Older Adults Club (AGOAC) Craft for Charity Group for having raised $13,000 for Markham Food Bank. |
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Delighted to attend the North America debut performance of WINGCHUN, an original Shenzhen dance drama presenting a creative fusion of Chinese martial arts and contemporary dance. A special acknowledgment to Master Zheng - the inheritor of Wing Chun. |
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It is so awesome to bring congratulations on behalf of Mayor Frank Scarpitti to the grand opening of Owlsome STEM Learning Hub in Markham.
Thank them for integrating Montessori philosophy with STEM education to guide our youth to foster creativity, logic and critical thinking. |
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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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