- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 51 |  November 03, 2023 -
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Access City of Markham Council & Committee Meetings and view a list of Proclamations at markham.ca
 
York Regional Council at
 
 
Friendly Reminder:

Leaf & Yarrd Material Weekly collection starts this week until December 8.
Set out by 7 AM on your regular collection day.
Sod, soil, and grass clippings not accepted.
 
- Public Meeting Notices - 
 
Green City Cornell (East side of Bur Oak Avenue)
 
Date: November 07, 2023
Time:7:00p.m.
Place: Council Chamber at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom
8190-8200 Bayview Avenue
 
Date: November 07, 2023
Time:7:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chamber at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom
 
Markham Mount Joy Secondary Plan
 
Date: November 21, 2023
Time:7:00p.m.
Place: Council Chamber at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom
Milliken Centre Secondary Plan
 
Date: November 21, 2023
Time:7:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chamber at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom
 
 
 All meetings are video and audio streamed on the City of Markham’s website at:
 
-City of Markham News-

When did you last test the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home? This weekend our clocks fall back. Now is the time to test all your alarms!

 

Learn more about fire safety tips at http://markham.ca/Fire

Recycle pumpkins in your Green Bin or with your Yard Material.

 

Remove any candles and decorations.

 

Set out by 7 AM on your regular collection day.

http://markham.ca/WhatGoesWhere

Do you know what a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm sounds like? CO alarms have 4 quick beeps, pause & repeat. Do you know what to do when a CO alarm sounds?

 

Get outside quickly & call 9-1-1! Learn more at http://markham.ca/Fire

The City of Markham and MIIPOCca, are partnering together to enhance inclusion and reduce participation barriers for individuals from racialized communities, aspiring to gain experience in the field of planning.

 

Learn more: http://bit.ly/45UztJl

Looking to protect your home from basement flooding? Markham's Private Plumbing Protection Rebate Program can offer you financial support for installing a flood protection device in your home, such as a backwater valve.
 

Learn how to master table tennis! This fun winter pre-teen program focuses on serves, flicks, forehand drives and spins. 

 

Build hand-eye coordination and other motor skills through instructor-led drills, activities, and game play.

 

Improve your technique, footwork, agility and balance!View winter programs starting November 13 at markham.ca/Programs

Road closure notification – now until further notice.
 
A section of Mill St from Main St Markham S to about mid-way point to Rouge St is closed until further notice for construction work.
 
Proposed time to re-open the road is end of July 2024. Follow our social media for updates.

Drafty rooms, condensation on windows, and inconsistent temperatures throughout the home? Attend a free virtual Sealing Energy Leakage workshop, in partnership with Humber College and Enbridge Gas.

 

Save money on your utility bills. http://markham.ca/HomeEnergyRetrofits…

Join us as we build Markham's future together!
 
A Community Info Meeting about Markham's revised 2020-2026 strategic plan will be hosted on Wednesday,
 
November 22 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Markham Civic Centre.
 
Have your say on the future of Markham!
 
 
City of Markham Current Opening Position: 
 
New Job Positions:
  • Personal Trainer
  • Supervisor, Fleet and Supplies
  • Development Engineer
  • GIS Technologist (1 Year Contract)
  • By-Law Enforcement & Regulatory Services Clerk
For more information & job position
Help provide a valuable service to your community. Staffing Services Inc. is hiring for school crossing guards in Markham. This paid part-time position covers a morning & afternoon shift during the school year.
 
http://markham.ca/BackToSchool or call 905.737.1600 to apply
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. 
-York Region News-

York Region is planning for new community housing at 14th Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway.Drop by our Public Information Centre at Box Grove Community Centre to get the latest updates, meet the team and join the conversation

 

 http://york.ca/BoxGroveHYI

One tonne, or 6,000 disposable diapers, is the average amount a baby uses in their first two years. Choose cloth diapers. One cloth diaper can replace 235 disposable diapers! You may qualify for York Region’s $100 cloth diaper rebate.
 

Beginning Sunday, November 5, 20+ service changes will take effect to meet changing customer demand and traffic conditions.

 

Visit http://yrt.ca/ServiceChanges to see if your route will be affected.

Did you know being surrounded by trees, plants and blue skies isn’t just visually pleasing – it’s a mental boost? It reduces brain fatigue, heightens our senses, turbocharges memory and fuels our mental sharpness and creativity!
 
Learn more at http://york.ca/YRF

York Region has completed a Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for the proposed improvements to Warden Avenue 

 

We invite you to read the report and submit any written comments by visiting until November 11, 4 PM: http://york.ca/WardenKennedyStudy

We are accepting applications for the Community Housing Supply Grant Pilot Program from non-profit and co-operative housing organizations to serve residents in York Region. Apply by November 10, 2023.
 
For more information or to apply, visit  http://york.ca/HousingSupplyGrant

Road closure Notice

 

Highway 7 from Main Street Markham to Albert Street, 

on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  

  

A road closure is necessary to accommodate the annual Veterans Ceremony Parade. 

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.
-Notice of Regional Road Construction-

Current Projects

16th Avenue and Kennedy Road
Notice of Construction
Construction starts: April 2023
Construction ends: December 2023

 

16th Avenue and York Durham Line
Intersection Improvements 
Notice of Intersection Improvements
Construction starts: August 2023 
Construction ends: December 2023

 

Highway 404 Road Crossing North of 16th Avenue
Construction of a new bridge over Highway 404 to link Orlando Avenue with Markland Street
Construction starts: Summer 2023

 

Kennedy Road from Steeles Avenue to Highway 407
Road improvements
Notice of Road Construction 
Construction starts: Late May 2023
Construction ends: November 2023

 

Kennedy Road from 16th Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive
Road improvements
Notice of Road Construction
Construction starts: Late May 2023
Construction ends: November 2023

 

Leslie Street and Minthorn Boulevard
Intersection Improvements
Notice of Intersection Improvements
Construction starts: August 2023
Construction ends: December 2023

 

McCowan Road and Carlton Road/Raymerville Drive
Intersection Improvements
Notice of Intersection Improvements
Construction starts: August 2023
Construction ends: December 2023


Future Projects

Cedar / Red Cedar Avenue
Connecting Langstaff Road and High Tech Road
Construction Starts: 2024 

For general inquiries, please contact York Region Transportation, Public Works, Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000 or Email: transportation@york.ca
For more information: york.ca/roadconstruction
-In The Community-
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.
-Event Information-

Please join us on November 11th and 12th from 10 AM to 5 PM for the Heintzman House’s 51st annual Artisan Craft Show.

 

Entrance is $5 at the door, and children 12 years and under are free. Cash and Debit will be accepted.

 

Learn more here: https://theheintzmanhouse.ca/2023-craft-show

Santa’s coming to Markham on Saturday, November 25 at 11 AM! Join us for the 49th annual Markham Santa Claus Parade, presented by Tim Hortons, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Markham.

 

Learn more: http://markham.ca/SantaClausParade

Join us for a wintery stroll at Hollidge Tract on Saturday, December 2. Spruce up your tree identification skills and learn about holiday traditions while sipping hot chocolate.

 

Register at http://york.ca/ForestEvents 

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
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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