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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 67 | February 23, 2024 - |
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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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The City of Markham proclaimed February as Chinese Heritage Month in recognition of the invaluable contributions of the Chinese community to Markham’s cultural, economic, and social landscape.
To celebrate, Mayor Frank Scarpitti and I organized "We Are One Family" - a Traditional Chinese Costume Heritage Show on February 19, Family Day.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and enjoyed the event.
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Regional Councillor Alan Ho's Video:
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- Public Meeting Notices -
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Remember to always check the status of your local ice rink before heading out for a skate!
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MPL's Book Sale is back again! Don't miss out on the chance to stock up your bookshelf. We've got books, DVDs and even games. Bring your families and friends, everyone will find something they like.
More info: https://ow.ly/wemq50QBooG
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Did you know that driveway paving contractors need to be licensed in Markham?
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Markham Sports Leagues are back for the 2024 Spring Season! Join a recreational basketball or volleyball league before March 3.
Have fun while staying fit. http://markham.ca/Leagues
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Want to make your own vinyl stickers? You can do that at MPL's Makerspaces. Teens got creative with their stickers last week at Cornell Library and made many cute designs.
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Summer Student - Full-time General Maintenance- Markham Museum
- Curatorial Assistant, Exhibitions Specialist - Museum
- Curatorial Assistant, Collection Access Specialist - Museum
- Human Resources Business Partner
- Summer Camp Specialist - Markham Museum
- Communications and Events Assistant - Markham Museum
- Temporary Labourer, Facility Maintenance - Markham Museum
- Client Services Coordinator – Markham Museum
- Senior Planner, Parks Planning
For more information & job position
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Looking for volunteer opportunities this winter?
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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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Winter salt doesn’t go away after it melts the ice. Once it reaches the groundwater, there is no effective way to get it out. Protect your drinking water by only using one tablespoon of winter salt per sidewalk slab.
Learn more at http://york.ca/SaltResponsibly |
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If you are planning to open a food business in York Region, you must let York Region Public Health know. We are here to help protect you and your customers!
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Looking for a sustainable commuting options during Winter Commute Month?
Visit http://yrt.ca to plan your trips, then log those trips at http://Smartcommute.ca
& you could win a $100 e-gift card |
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Starting Monday, February 26, Ontario’s One Fare Program will provide transit riders with free transfers when connecting to and from the TTC and YRT, using PRESTO!
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Interested in becoming a first responder? On March 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join York Paramedics, YRP, Central York Fire, OPP & See What She Can Do for the 3rd Annual INSPIRE International Women’s Day Event, at CYFS Fire Station 4-5 in Aurora, to learn how you can become one. |
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Calling all Grade 5 students: Do you want to be YRP Chief for a Day? Submit a short essay telling us what ‘Deeds Speak’ means to you for your chance to win.
No pushups necessary. Contest details here: http://yrp.ca/chiefforaday |
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FAIL-TO-REMAIN COLLISION - This vehicle was involved in a collision on Saturday Feb 17, around 3:30pm at Birchmount/Highgate, Markham.
This driver fled. Call 866-876-5423 x7541 if you have any info.
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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
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
Upcoming Projects
14th Avenue from McCowan Road to York Durham Line
Road preservation
Construction starts: 2024
Donald Cousens Parkway from 14th Avenue to Highway 407
Road preservation
Construction starts: 2024
Highway 7 from Ninth Line to Donald Cousens Parkway
Road rehabilitation and intersection improvements
Construction starts: 2024
Highway 7 east of Markham Road
Retaining wall rehabilitation
Construction starts: 2024
Ninth Line from Donald Cousens Parkway to Main Street
Road preservation
Construction starts: 2024
York Durham Line from Steeles Avenue to 14th Avenue
Road preservation
Construction starts: 2024
Warden Avenue from Elgin Mills Road to Stouffville Road
Road preservation
Construction starts: 2024
Warden Avenue north of 16th Avenue
Culvert rehabilitation
Construction starts: 2024
Woodbine Avenue from Major Makenzie Drive to 19th Avenue
Road preservation
Construction starts: 2024
Future Projects
16th Avenue from Leslie Street to Warden Avenue
Road widening from four to six lanes
Construction starts: 2025
Ninth Line from Steeles Avenue to Fieldside Street
Road widening from two to four lanes
Construction starts: 2025
Kennedy Road from North of Highway 407 to Highway 7
Road widening to accommodate Bus Rapid Transit facilities
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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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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In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Markham Museum is proud to host the City of Markham’s first ever Lunar Nights: Year of the Dragon Festival from February 8 to 25
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Markham Small Business Centre
DIY Your Business Plan
Starts on Tue, February 27 · 10 AM EST
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Market Research – The No Cost Key to Business Success
on Thu, May 9, 1 PM EST
Aaniin Library - 2nd floor Computer Lab
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Join us for an immersive experience in nature. Take a ‘Wildlife Tour with ORM Land Trust’ on Sat., Mar. 16. Discover secrets of the Forest and learn identification techniques.
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If you want to share 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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