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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 42 | September 01, 2023 - |
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Access City of Markham Council & Committee Meetings and view a list of Proclamations at http://markham.ca
York Regional Council at
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Starting September 5, 2023
Markham residents can register to pickup two free bags of compost.
Limited quantities available.
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Speeding is an ongoing issue I have been working hard to tackle, and I continue to partner with York Regional Police (YRP) to deter this behaviour.
In addition, my office has “slow down” signs. If you are interested, kindly contact me at alan.ho@markham.ca. |
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Regional Councillor Alan Ho's Video:
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Thousands of children are going back to school. Their safety relies on all of us. Slow down. Be patient. Obey bus signals.
Learn more http://markham.ca/BackToSchool |
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Drivers and cyclists will be fined for failing to yield to pedestrians at pedestrian crossovers (PXOs). Pedestrians can be fined for leaving the curb and moving into the path of a vehicle that is too close for the driver to stop safely.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/PXO
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Need to book a Study Room? Starting on September 5, you’ll need to use the City of Markham's new Program Registration & Facility Booking platform to book a Study Room at MPL.
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Road closure – Aug 14 - Sept 1
Birchmount Rd will be closed from Aviva Way (North entrance) to Royal Citizen Court, Aug 14 - Sept 1, to complete construction activities for Markham District Energy.
Detours will be in place. Local traffic can access businesses in the area.
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Did you know? As part of our partnership with Eabametoong First Nation, the Markham Public Library has provided Eabametoong First Nation with access to its digital collection.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/3JVaGwG |
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Road closure – on Thursdays, August 3, 10, 24, 31 and September 7 and 14 from 6:30 to 10 PM.
Main St Unionville will be closed from Carlton Rd to the East laneway, and Fred Varley Dr will be closed from Fonthill Blvd to Main St Unionville for Thursday Nights at the Bandstand.
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Be alert when driving or walking by construction sites and watch for hazards. Obey all signs, have patience and go slow!
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Join us on Saturday, September 9, 2023 for the Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival, presented by Tim Hortons, from 10 AM to 6:30 PM. The fun takes place outside of Aaniin Community Centre.
Volunteers needed for Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival!
Be part of the fun and gain community involvement hours at this year’s Festival.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/ChildrensFestival
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The City of Markham strategic plan has been extended until 2026 and we want to hear from you! Stay tuned for information on community consultations launching this fall. Together, we are building Markham's future together
Learn more: http://markham.ca/StrategicPlan |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Events Administrator (18 Month Contract)
- Education and Research Administration Assistant - Varley
- Customer Service / Information Services Attendant
- Parking Operations Administrator (6 Month Contract)
- Building Inspector II – Mechanical System 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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York Region’s Adopt-a-Road is a public service program to enhance litter collection along the boulevard of York Region roads.
Volunteers adopt road sections and contribute by picking up litter.
Are you interested? Visit http://york.ca/AdoptARoad for more information.
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This is a reminder that all York Region waste depots will be closed for Labour Day on Monday, September 4, 2023.
For locations and hours, visit http://york.ca/WasteDepots
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September is Guide Dog Awareness Month, a time to celebrate Guide Dogs and the important role they serve in helping break down accessibility barriers for those living with Vision Loss.
Learn more at http://york.ca/inclusiveyr
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With over 150 kilometres of scenic trails, including almost 7 kilometres accessible to strollers, wheelchairs and other assistive devices, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in The York Regional Forest.
Find a trail near you at http://york.ca/YRF
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York Region Transit (YRT) service changes will take effect Sunday, September 3, 2023
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Schedule and route adjustments will be made on selects routes to match customer demand
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Various routes will have frequency improvements to support ridership recovery and the Frequent Transit Network
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Three new routes are being introduced: 361 – Nashville Express (Vaughan); 404 – Markville Secondary School Special (Markham); 437 – St. Maximilian Kolbe School Special (Aurora)
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High School Special routes will be reinstated; schedules will be adjusted to meet school bell times
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Several YRT routes that were suspended in 2020 due to a decrease in ridership will not be returning; resources, including buses and service hours, are being redistributed to other routes with growing traveller demand
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For more information visit yrt.ca/ServiceChanges (changes will be available online August 14)
YRT Express fare change will take effect Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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The fare supplement of 50 cents on all Express routes will be removed; travellers will pay regular fare on all 300-series YRT routes
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For more information visit yrt.ca
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If you're experiencing sadness or tearfulness during pregnancy, we're here to support you. Join our FREE CBT group, Transition To Parenting, to learn skills & enhance your emotional well-being.
Reserve your spot & learn more at http://york.ca/TTP
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We’re accepting applications from not-for-profit organizations and registered charities to deliver services for the Community Investment Fund’s priority of Mental Well-Being.
Apply by Sept. 20.
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Have questions about feeding your child? Chat with one of our nurses!
1-800-361-5653 |
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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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- Public Meeting Notices -
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3 Steele Valley Road.
Date: September 19, 2023
Time:7:00p.m.
Place: Council Chamber at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom.
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2 University Boulevard.
Date: September 19, 2023
Time:7:00p.m.
Place: Council Chamber at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom |
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7 Town Crier Lane.
Date: September 19, 2023
Time:7:00p.m.
Place: Council Chamber at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom.
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8350 Kennedy Rd.
Date: September 19, 2023
Time:7:00p.m.
Place: Council Chamber at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom |
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All meetings are video and audio streamed on the City of Markham’s website at:
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-Notice of Regional Road Construction- |
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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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Flag raising ceremony at the Markham Civic Centre to celebrate India Independence Day. |
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Meeting with the Spring Water Community and YRP to address on the recent break-ins |
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Thanks to the Toronto Cathay Lions Club for organizing the charity walk to raise funds for Carefirst, which provides services to those seniors in need.
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Thanks to Mali Zhang for organizing this great event to let many seniors showcase their talent in performing martial arts on a beautiful afternoon. |
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Markham Public Library and, local indie game studio Free Bird Game will be bringing to life over 60 pieces of artwork from their award-winning To the Moon game series .
Exhibit opening: https://zurl.co/y55A
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The annual Terry Fox Run has become a classic Canadian tradition every fall with more than 650 diverse communities across the country coming together to fundraise for cancer research.
Register and join us on Sunday, September 17, 2023
at the Old Unionville Library Community Centre (15 Library Lane, Unionville) to honour Terry Fox and his legacy for cancer research.
More Information
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Join us at our Forest Fall Festival Sept. 23 at Hollidge Tract.
Enjoy a guided walk, displays, face painting & more! No registration needed for the festival activities but you must register for a guided walk. Register in advance at http://york.ca/ForestEvents or on the day.
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If you want to share your opinion or community event information with Regional Councillor Alan Ho's weekly E-newsletter, please contact us at sxie@markham.ca |
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Regional Councillor Alan Ho
-Chair, Culture & Economic Development Committee (City of Markham)
-Chair, Markham Subcommittee (City of Markham)
-Director, Housing York Inc. Board (York Region)
-Member, Audit Committee (York Region)
-Member, Accessibility Advisory Committee (York Region)
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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