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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 70 | March 15, 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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WARNING TO YORK REGION RESIDENTS – BANK INVESTIGATOR SCAM
Investigators with the York Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit – Major Fraud are warning the community of an emerging bank investigator scam.
Since December 2023, York Regional Police has received several reports from citizens across the region who have been contacted by suspects posing as bank investigators. The victims are told that their debit or credit cards have been compromised and they are asked for their card numbers and Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) for ‘verification’ purposes.
The suspects then tell the victims that in order to help further the investigation, someone will be sent to their house to pick up their cards. Once the suspects have the cards, they are used to make illegal purchases.
Several victims have reported losing up to a total of $20,000 as a result of the scam.
To avoid becoming a victim, follow these crime prevention tips:
- Never give your personal or financial information to someone unknown, especially over the phone
- Press the caller for details if they identify as a member from the bank and verify their information
- Never provide your banking cards to anyone that comes to your home
- Please take some time and ask yourself: “Could this be a scam?” “Does it make sense?”
For a list of ongoing scams and tips to avoid becoming a victim of fraud, visit yrp.ca/fraud. We encourage citizens to share these fraud prevention tips with friends and family, especially seniors or newcomers to Canada, who are frequently the target victims.
If you have been a victim of a fraud, and have lost money, report it online at yrp.ca/ReportIt or by calling the non-emergency number at 1-866-876-5423. To report frauds where no money has been lost, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online or by calling 1-888-496-8501.
Prepared by: Constable Kevin Nebrija
24-38737/50605/45830
March 14, 2024
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Regional Councillor Alan Ho's Video:
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- Public Meeting Notices -
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4038 and 4052 Highway 7 East (Plan 23 146079)
Date: March 19, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
In-person in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom. |
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196 and 198 Langstaff Rd East (PLAN 23 145149)
Date: April 02, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
In-person in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom. |
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MPL's Book Sale is back again this weekend! Don't miss out on the chance to stock up your bookshelf. We've got books, DVDs and even games.
More info: https://ow.ly/pFO750QBooH
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Celebrate National Read an eBook Month with us!
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Dog Poop Belongs in the Green Bin — Not at the Park!
Do your part to protect our environment. To prevent dog poop from decomposing and getting into our local streams and rivers, always bring it home and put it in the green bin!
Did you know?
You can use any plastic bag to scoop your poop (like grocery bags or bread bags — they're the perfect shape for your hand). Bags do not have to be compostable.
To help reduce the amount of pet waste ending up in the landfill, the City has installed green bins in all dogs' off-leash areas. Visit Off-Leash Dog Parks to learn more.
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The City of Markham and the Government of Canada announced a $58.8M agreement to fast track the building of 1,640 housing units over the next three years. The City remains committed to taking steps to facilitate the construction of more housing.
We are doing our part to get more homes built faster, and we are committed to meeting our provincially designated housing targets.
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Road closure notification – Now to April 5, 2024 Glen Cameron Road from Yonge St to Dudley Ave will be closed for construction. Detours will be in place.
Stay tuned for updates on social media. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Have a restoration project in mind for your heritage home, or an improvement to the facade of a building in a Heritage District? There are grants available to help!
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Summer Student – Utilities and Streetlight Maintenance
- Facility Maintenance Attendant II (Civic Centre)
- Process Management Administrator (18 Month Contract)
- Camp Supervisor – Recreation – Summer Camp
- Camp Supervisor – Recreation – Summer Camp
- Summer Student-Administrative and Accounting Support, Operations
- Water Quality Coordinator
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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Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking suspects and witnesses after shots were fired at a home in the City of Markham.
On Friday, March 8, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m., police responded to a residence on Solace Road for the sounds of gunshots. When they arrived in the area, they located a home that had been struck by multiple bullets. There were no injuries as a result of the incident. A similar occurrence took place at the residence on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, where suspects are still being sought.
More info:yrp.ca |
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Take your old tires to a York Region waste depot for proper recycling. Ten tires per day limit. Tires can be on or off rims. For location hours and details visit http://york.ca/WasteDepots |
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York Regional Police is launching the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Community Camera program.
The program will go live in April 2024.
The following is a list of locations in Markham where CCTV community cameras will be installed:
Warden Avenue / Highway 7
Woodbine Avenue / Highway 7
Warden Avenue / Steeles Avenue,
For more information: yrp.ca |
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Dental issues can impact how & what you eat.
If you're struggling with chewing, we've got some ideas for you! Check out the 'Eating Well - When It's Hard to Chew' resource at http://york.ca/SeniorsDental for examples of easy-to-eat soft foods & ways to prepare meals & snacks |
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Drivers, please leave space around transit buses to prevent rear end and side swipe collisions.
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Transit keeps our communities connected. YRT is an essential service with individuals working 24-7 to keep the Region moving. Dispatchers, mechanics, drivers, inspectors, enforcement, customer service all play an integral role in the transit family.
Leading up to Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day on March 18, we will be recognizing all the staff who work tirelessly to keep the system running. |
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Kush, Mohamed and Reza all love working for YRT because of their friendly coworkers and helping residents get to their destinations! If you see them during your travels, give them a smile and thank them as we approach Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. |
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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: Spring 2024
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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Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and the council are honored to proclaim March as Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) Month to honour the indigenous tournament and cultural festival in the City of Markham on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. |
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Drone Show at the Markham Civic Centre to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Little Native Hockey League 2024-03-13 |
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Delighted to attend the Launching Ceremony of the Entrepreneurs Summit hosted by the 1% Infinity. Happy to see more than 30 talented young people to participate in this event. |
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Carefirst “Young at Heart” Charity Gala 2024. Congratulations to them for raising over $300,000 to help those in need.
Many thanks to all the donors and volunteers for their ongoing support over the years. |
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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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How to legally start your business (In Mandarin)
on Tue, April 16, 1 PM EST
YSpace Markham (3rd floor)
169 Enterprise Boulevard Markham, ON L6G 0E7
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You're invited!
Pomona Mills Park Conservationists 25th Anniversary event
Everyone is welcome. Rain or Shine.
1. Community Litter Clean-Up
April 21, 2024, 10 AM - 12 PM.
Pomona Mills Park
2. Community Wildflower Planting
May 15， 2024， 5 PM - 7 PM
Thornhill Meadow
Students can earn volunteer hours
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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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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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