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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 180 | April 24, 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
- It's coyote denning season!
- Curbside Giveaway Day
- Street Sweeping Season
- Markham Recycling Depots e-waste event
- Mailbox Consumers Choice
- National Volunteer Week
- Be polite and respectful of others!
- Emergency Preparedness Week Kickoff event
- City of Markham’s Animal Services Roundtable
3. York Region News
- York Region is taking action!
- Community housing
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It’s time to Take Root!
- York Region Transit (YRT) service changes
- This National Oral Health Month
- 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 2026 newsletter is now live on my website, and the printed version has arrived in Markham residents’ mailboxes.
I invite you to take a moment to read it for important updates on our city and region.
You can access the newsletter online or in your mailbox!
https://www.alanhomarkham.ca/newsletter
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Markham’s Municipal Law Enforcement 2026 Spring Newsletter: View Here
By-laws division 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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To ensure the safety of both you and our wildlife, please remember:
- Don’t approach
- Don’t’ feed
- Don’t take pictures
Let's keep our wildlife, wild!
Learn more: http://markham.ca/AnimalServices
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Saturday April 25 is Curbside Giveaway Day!
Residents are invited to put their unwanted, gently used items, such as sports equipment, garden tools and more at the curb for others to take for free.
Tip - Clearly mark your items as “FREE”
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Street sweeping season is underway in Markham! The City of Markham conducts street sweeping each spring and fall to remove leaves and debris, help prevent flooding, and keep pavement markings visible.
Please remember: leaves and debris must not be raked or blown onto the roadway. Place leaves in yard waste bags on your regular collection day (April 7 to October 30).
Thank you for helping keep Markham’s streets clean and safe.
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Markham Recycling Depots accept all off your unwanted electronics and batteries for safe, responsible recycling - at no charge to you.
Electronics and batteries contain heavy metals that are harmful to the environment and are not accepted at the curb.
Saturday, April 25 - 8AM to 4PM
Markham Recycling Depot
6041 Hwy 7 East
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Every week, flyers pile up in our mailboxes. To stop receiving paper flyers all together, simply place a note inside your mailbox or submit a request to Canada Post. It’s easy and it’s your choice.
Learn more at http://Canadapost.ca/ConsumersChoice
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This National Volunteer Week, we’d like to extend a big thank you to all of our volunteers who continue to share their time and give back to our community.
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Be polite and respectful of others!
Markham trails are for everyone to enjoy. Cyclists, slow down, yield to walkers, use your bell and pass on the left! Walkers, stay to the right and be alert. http://markham.ca/WalkingAndCycling
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Join us for a free, family friendly drop in event on Sunday, May 3, from 10 AM to 2 PM as we help our community get Prepared Together.
Explore interactive booths, hands on emergency readiness activities, and live demonstrations with the City of Markham and local community partners.
Learn how neighbours, organizations, and all levels of government work together to keep our community safe, before, during, and after emergencies.
No registration required! Learn more: http://markham.ca/AreYouReady
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Maintenance Assistant (12 Months Contract)
- 115 Day Temporary Labourer Facility Maintenance - Markham Museum
For more information & job position
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Join us for the City of Markham’s Animal Services Roundtable on Monday, May 4 from 3 to 5 PM at the Markham Civic Centre!
This year’s theme is Responsible Pet Ownership and Community Safety, with a focus on how we can work together to keep pets, people, and shared spaces safe. We’ll talk about topics including pet licensing and by-law compliance; safe and responsible use of off-leash parks; wildlife interactions and prevention; and Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs).
https://www.markham.ca/permits-licences-taxes/animal-services/animal-services-roundtable
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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 is taking action!
This winter’s harsh weather brought many challenges, including an increase in potholes on our roads. Our crews are working hard to patrol, prioritize and repair them to keep our Regional roads safe!
See a pothole? Report it at york.ca/ReportAProblem |
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Growing communities need various housing options and resources to sustain them.
Community housing helps provide stable homes for residents, while water conservation helps ensure there is enough clean water for everyone as demand increases. Together, these services help ensure growth is both inclusive and sustainable.
Learn all the ways York Region supports growing communities at york.ca/RegionalServices |
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York Region residents, it’s time to Take Root!
Starting today, you can purchase native trees for $10 and wildflowers for $15 (tax included). Choose from 10 tree species and beautiful wildflowers that support the environment.
Each household can purchase up to six trees and four wildflower blooms while supplies last. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make your outdoor space a sanctuary for pollinators and a greener place to live!
Order now at TreesTakeRoot.ca/YorkRegion |
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Healthy habits start early and smiles are worth protecting. That’s why public health units across Ontario provided dental screenings for over 556,000 students in 2024.
This National Oral Health Month, remember that lifelong smiles start with early prevention. York Region is here to help every step of the way.
For more information, call 1-877-464-9675 visit york.ca/Dental |
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Oral health is an important part of overall health and quality of life at every age. That’s why public health units across Ontario have helped thousands of eligible seniors enroll in the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and get the care they need.
This National Oral Health Month, remember that oral health matters. York Region is here to help every step of the way.
For more information, call 1-877-464-9675 visit york.ca/Dental. |
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Create a beautiful backyard oasis this spring! With the warmer weather finally here, it’s time to start thinking about making some upgrades to your yard.
LEAF - Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests full-service and do-it-yourself tree-planting program makes it easy to add privacy, shade and natural beauty to your yard. Expert arborists will help you choose the perfect tree or shrubs for your space at a reduced cost.
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York Region Transit (YRT) service changes will take effect on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Frequency and schedule adjustments on several routes
For more information visit yrt.ca/ServiceChanges |
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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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Markham’s – Youth Science Exhibition on April 25, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Milliken Mills Library to experience Markham based science projects and winning projects from the York Region Science and Tech Fair. Calling all creatives aged 18 to 30! Join us for the Zine Workshop for Sustainability.
Registration for the workshop will open soon, so don't miss out! Learn more: http://Markham.ca/EarthMonth
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Crime Prevention & AI Safety Forum hosted by Active Community Engagement (A.C.E.)
Sunday, April 25, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
King Square Sports Centre
Special Guests:
YRP Officers
AI Safety Experts
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Spring into colour at the Heintzman House Art Show and Sale, a prestigious juried exhibition celebrating creativity and artistic excellence.
Address: 135 Bay Thorn Dr, Thornhill, ON L3T 3V1
Free admission and free onsite parking.
https://theheintzmanhouse.ca
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POMONA MILLS PARK CONSERVATIONISTS EVENTS
(April 26, 2026)
Community Litter Clean Up At Pomona Mills Park
Sunday, April 26, 2026,10 am - 11:30 am
Guided Bird Watching Walk Sunday at Pomona Mills Park
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 11:30 am
For more information:
www.thornhillhistoric.org
Please contact Valerie Burke:valerie12burke@gmail.com
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Hey youth entrepreneurs, have a business idea you’ve been thinking about bringing to life?
Summer Company Program 2026 is now open for applications.
- Up to $3,000 in grant funding
- Entrepreneurship mentorship Deadline: Mon, April 27 at 11:59PM
https://zurl.co/8CAS1
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Park Clean Up Event hosted by Active Community Engagement (A.C.E.)
-April 26 (Sunday) 9 AM
John Button Park
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Join us May 2 & 3 for four amazing walking tours to explore Markham's past and present
Discover local stories, hidden gems, and the history that shapes our community. Learn more: http://markham.ca/JanesWalk
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You are Invited to a Community Tree Planting Event with 10,000 Tress
May 2 & 3, 2026 @ Milne Park
May 16, 2026 @ Berczy Park
May 30, 2026 @ Austin Dr Park
For more information & register:
https://www.10000trees.com/
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YRP Home Security Day
Saturday, May 30th, 2026, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at two Home Depot locations – 1201 Castlemore Avenue and 3155 Highway 7.
When residents visit these Home Depot locations, there is a discount offered for crime prevention products including cameras, outdoor lighting, security film, strike plates, and heavy-duty locks.
Police officers will also be on site to provide crime prevention tips, and a chance to join our Security Camera Registry.
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Get hands-on with science Explore fun STEAM activities at Science Rendezvous, a FREE drop-in event for kids and families.
Sat, May 9 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main Street Markham
Part of the opening weekend of the Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market:http://tinyurl.com/4rs3z8xp
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Share your Community Event or Information with Us!
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Given the challenges facing the global economy and the rising unemployment rate, as the chair of the Markham Economic Development Committee, I have organized a job fair to provide job seekers with an important platform. |
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Thanks to the Chinese Canadian Heart & Brain Association for hosting the 7th Health Symposium Frontiers in Medicine in the City of Markham. |
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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
Upcoming projects
- Donald Cousens Parkway from Highway 407 to 16th Avenue
Road rehabilitation
Construction starts: 2026
- Highway 7 from Exit 27 to Warden Avenue
Road preservation
Construction starts: 2026
- Kennedy Road from North of Highway 407 to Highway 7
Road widening to accommodate Bus Rapid Transit facilities
Construction starts: 2027
- McCowan Road from 14th Avenue to Highway 7
Road widening from four to six lanes, including Transit-HOV lanes
Construction starts: 2028
- Warden Avenue from 14th Avenue to 16th Avenue
Road preservation
Construction starts: 2026
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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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