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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 72 | March 29, 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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Holiday Service Alert — No waste collection on Good Friday, March 29.
Pickup moves to Saturday, March 30 Find your schedule and sign up for weekly reminders at http://markham.ca/CollectionSchedule
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Regional Councillor Alan Ho's Video:
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- Public Meeting Notices -
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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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3009 Elgin Mills Road East and 10731,10737,10743 & 10745 Victoria Square Boulevard (Plan 24 160555).
Date: April 16, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
In-person in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom.
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Are you visiting a City facility over Easter Weekend?
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Biweekly leaf and yard curbside collection begins April 2. Set out by 7:00 AM, same day as your Clear Bag Garbage. Reminder — no grass clippings, sod or soil. For more guidelines, visit http://markham.ca/YardMaterial |
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Markham Public Library will be closed on March 29 and 31.
Our digital library is open 24/7 for you to enjoy. Visit our website to browse the digital collection - https://markhampubliclibrary.ca
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We are committed to being green. Did you know? From the year 2018 to 2022, energy use in public buildings decreased by 43% in Markham. |
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Markham Museum is looking to celebrate Markham’s Everyday Superheroes in a new exhibition.
Nominate a person, group, or organization that makes a positive change in Markham, you can even nominate yourself!
Learn how to nominate your Everyday Superhero at http://MarkhamMuseum.ca
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Road closure notification – March 25, to May 25, 2024 Please note Birchmount Rd will be closed from Verclaire Gate to Rougeside Promenade for construction. Detours will be in place.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. |
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Join us as we celebrate Earth Day on April 20 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Markham Centre (179 Enterprise Blvd.) This family-friendly free event provides a fun and educational perspective on environmental initiatives.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/EarthMonth
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Markham Animal Adoption and Education Centre is ready to help you find your new best friend!Formerly known as Markham Cat Adoption and Education Centre, we will now host adoption weekends where you can find cats, small dogs, bunnies and other furry friends, subject to availability.
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Team Markham along with our friends at ventureLAB and York Link are excited to announce our participation in CIX Community from Mar 26 to 27!
As home to Canada’s hardware accelerator, we're ready to show what our innovation ecosystem is capable of.
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For the fourth time ever, Markham has once again been named one of the Smart 21 Communities of 2024 by New communities!
See how our digital initiatives and innovation ecosystem competes at the global level. Read more: https://zurl.co/fiym |
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Summer Camp Supervisor/Instructor - Varley Art Gallery
- Summer Camp Counsellors – Varley Art Gallery
- Summer Camp Administrator - Varley Art Gallery
- Curatorial Assistant, Collection Access Specialist - Museum
- Curatorial Assistant, Exhibitions Specialist - Museum
- Senior Planner, Urban Design
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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All YRT services and TTC routes in York Region will operate Sunday/holiday schedules on Friday, March 29, for GoodFriday.
Visit https://ow.ly/Vmr050R3i2x for more information. The YRT Contact Centre and Live Chat will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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Today is Good Friday, an important day in the Christian faith day when people commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
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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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York Region Council has approved a multi-year Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan. This Plan was developed in collaboration with industry professionals, consultants and road safety partners.
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While can be inconvenient travelling behind a large vehicle making frequent stops, it’s far worse causing a preventable accident with careless driving. When passing buses and other large vehicles, be aware and pass with care.
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York Region can help you transform your residential backyard or business property with full service and do-it-yourself tree planting programs offered by Leaf.
Spring into action and book a consultation today!
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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
Highway 7 east of Markham Road
Retaining wall rehabilitation
Construction starts: Late March 2024
Construction ends: Late April 2024
Contract: 24-130
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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Seniors In Action Film Festival hosted by the Angus Glen Older Adults Club Filmmaking Group. Thanks to them for providing a platform for those seniors and volunteers to learn and work on creating 19 short films in various genres. |
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Delighted to attend the celebration book on the occasion of the 25th year milestone of Puttalai Maha Vidyalayam Past Pupils Association Canada. |
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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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Are you a Markham entrepreneur looking for some legal tips and tricks for your business? Sign up for a FREE call with a lawyer on April 5th for an 1-hour between 10 AM to 3 PM!
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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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Social Enterprise is essential in our rapidly evolving world. Learn more about this 6-weeks-long micro-credential program with us and OCAD and help your business make a social impact!
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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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