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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 164 | January 02, 2026 - |
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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
- Keep Bins Back!
- Christmas Tree Curbside Collection
- New Blue Box program
- 2026 Recycling & Garbage Collection Schedule
- Join Markham's fitness family with special price!
- Markham Summer Student Jobs 2026
3. York Region News
- YRT Services Change- Jan 4, 2026
- Cold Weather Alert
- 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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28 Main Street, Unionville
-January 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
-Zoom or in person at Council Chamber:
101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, ON
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Always place bins back from the curb or on the lawn to allow plows to safely clear the roads without hitting your bins.
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Christmas Tree Curbside Collection January 6 to 16
- Set out by 7 AM on your collection day.
- Do not place on top of snowbanks.
- Remove plastic bags, decorations, tinsel and stand.
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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
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Help us help you. If you have a catch basin in front of your house, please help keep it clear of snow, ice, and debris, so water can drain and avoid flooding.
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Your 2026 Recycling & Garbage Collection Schedule is available online. View, download or print your schedule and remember to sign up for weekly reminders and service alerts!
Get it at http://markham.ca/collectionschedule
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Heavy snowfall and gusty winds can make curbside collection difficult and dangerous. Keep containers off snowbanks and away from the roadway to help with snow clearing efforts.
For more waste tips visit http://markham.ca/CurbsideCollection
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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.
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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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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:
- Aquafit Instructor (Spring 2026)
- Swim Instructor (Spring 2026)
- Aquatics Assistant (Spring 2026)
- Lifeguard (Spring 2026)
- Aquatic Leadership Conductor
- Event Coordinator, Special Events
- Fitness Specialist - City Wide
- Personal Trainer - City Wide
Summer Student:
- 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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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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Additional service changes begin Sunday, January 4, 2026, to meet changing customer demand and traffic conditions.
Visit http://yrt.ca/ServiceChanges to see if your route will be affected. |
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Don’t trash it – depot it!
For everyone’s safety, please take vaping devices to a York Region household hazardous waste depot and do not place them in the garbage or recycling.
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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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Time flies … 2026 is around the corner and it is my honour to serve you over the past 16 years.
I am going to host a charity concert on January 11, 2026, for the Hong Kong Taipo Big Fire Relief to replace my Christmas and New Year’s Levee. Hope you will be with me.
One of the deadliest fires in Hong Kong’s history has claimed 161 lives, 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 Hong Kong: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/141237
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Share your Community Event or Information with Us!
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Thanks to Andrew and his “Love Youth Choir” for visiting Cherish Integrated Services and bringing much happiness to the students during this Christmas season. |
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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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