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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 58 | December 22, 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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Thank you for joining the Crime Prevention Forum to discuss community safety with us and Officer Brian Hinds from the YRP.
If you have any further questions or suggestion about community safety, kindly email me at alan.ho@markham.ca |
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Due to the increasing break-and-enter incidents, car thefts, and carjacking cases recently, Regional Councillor Alan Ho requested the York Regional Police to install cameras at major intersections to monitor and record the passing of cars for further investigations should there be crime take place at the York Regional meeting held on December 7.
The York Regional Police Chief has agreed to initiate a pilot program and will discuss with the Privacy Commissioner to address the privacy issue.
More details will be communicated shortly. Please provide your feedback to alan.ho@markham.ca
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Regional Councillor Alan Ho's Video:
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Planning to visit a City facility this holiday break?
Check out what’s open and closed before leaving home!
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Please note all MPL branches will be closed on these days. Our digital library remains open 24/7.
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During a Winter event, remember not to park on City streets. Parking restrictions run from November 15 to April 15 every year.
Our plows can’t easily move around parked cars.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/Winter
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Congratulations to the 2023 Markham Fire recruit graduates!
Thank you for choosing Markham, and for your commitment to serve our community! |
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The City of Markham's 2024 Recycling and Garbage Collection Schedule is available online.
Check your schedule at markham.ca/collectionschedule, remember to sign up for weekly reminders and collection alerts!
Are you wondering What Goes Where?
Learn how to handle your unwanted items with Markham’s online waste sorting tool.Access at markham.ca/whatgoeswhere or download the Markham Mobile app available on the Apple App store or Google Play. If we don’t have your item listed, let us know with the suggestion link on the webpage.
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The Markham Civic Centre Outdoor Ice Rink is open from December 1, 2023, to March 17, 2024 (weather permitting).
Be sure to check back frequently for status updates! |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Senior Planner, Policy
- Environmental Engineer
- Community Rental & Events Assistant (Part Time and Full Time)
- Utilities Coordinator
- Utilities Inspector/Technologist
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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All York Region Waste Depots will be closed Monday, December 25, Tuesday, December 26 and Monday, January 1. Regular operating hours and location information can be found at http://york.ca/WasteDepots |
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York Region has completed a municipal class Environmental Assessment Study for improvements to Kennedy Road from Major Mackenzie Drive to Elgin Mills Road in the City of Markham.
The ESR will be available for review and download at york.ca/WardenKennedyStudy beginning Thursday, December 14, 2023 for a 45-day review period.
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Ride shotgun with officers conducting targeted enforcement as part of Operation Auto Guard, a seven-week project that resulted in 56 people charged with 294 arrests.
Eighty vehicles were recovered, worth more than $5 million. Theft devices used by thieves were also seized. Learn more at yrp.ca/AutoGuard |
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York Region snow plows clear more than 4,400 kilometres of Regional roads across nine cities and towns.
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To help limit your waste while celebrating the upcoming holidays, York Region has put together our favourite tips for gift giving, festive fashions and party planning at http://york.ca/NewsRoom |
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A Markham man has been convicted of human trafficking. Investigators believe there are more victims and are urging them to reach out.
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Shop locally in York Region for all your gifting needs this holiday season.
Explore shops near you at http://york.ca/shoplocal |
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Having a difficult time this holiday season? You’re not alone.
This time can leave many in our community feeling isolated, depressed or anxious. Talk to someone about it.
Call or text 9-8-8 if you need support, or know someone who needs help over the holidays. |
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Beginning Sunday, December 24, 2023, and Sunday, January 7, 2024, multiple service changes will take effect to meet changing customer demand and traffic conditions, including updated schedules for the holidays.
Visit http://yrt.ca/ServiceChanges to see if your route will be affected. |
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If you need help paying for your YRT bus fare, York Region is offering the Transit Assistance Program (TAP).
Eligible participants can receive a 50% discount on their transit fare using PRESTO. For more information visit http://yrt.ca/TAP or call 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75581. |
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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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-Notice of Regional Road Construction- |
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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
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 |
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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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Christmas celebration with the residents at Hagerman Corners Community Homes. |
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Thanks to YRT (York Regional Transits) for listening to Markham residents' request to modify route 8 to add the new stop at Old Kennedy Rd and Steeles Ave. |
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Congratulations on the grand opening of Canada’s First Henney Bear Store in Thornhill. |
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Thanks to Linda Zhang for setting up Canadian Youth Champion (CYC), which is a youth-led organization. This year, 80 students’ projects focused on caring for the environment, and congratulations to all the award recipients. |
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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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Date: January 9, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Price: Free
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Date: February 13, 2024
Time: 10 AM to 12 PM
Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Price: Free
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Time: 10 AM to 12 PM
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Price: Free
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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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