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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 73 | April 05, 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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On Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a near-total solar eclipse between 2:04 p.m. and 4:31 p.m., with the peak occurring at 3:19 p.m. York Region will experience night-like conditions during the afternoon.
If possible, it is best to avoid travel during this time. If you must drive, avoid looking at the sun, ensure your headlights are on and watch closely for pedestrians. Do not take pictures while driving and avoid pulling over while driving to take pictures.
Visit https://york.ca/newsroom/news/stay-safe-during-solar-eclipse… for more information.
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- Public Meeting Notices -
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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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April is here, which means so is Earth Month! We hope you will join us as we celebrate on April 20 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Markham Centre.
This annual family-friendly, free event provides a fun and educational perspective on environmental initiatives. http://markham.ca/EarthMonth
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Friendly reminder - Keeping blue box material below the rim will help prevent wind-blown litter around your neighbourhood.
Ensure empty recycling and garbage bins are promptly removed from the curb.
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Weather can be unpredictable. Are you ready? Be prepared by having a 72-hour home emergency kit & a car emergency kit in your vehicle. Include flashlights, booster cables, non-perishable food, bottled water, warm clothes, & more.
Strong winds could lead to damage and obstructions such as power outages. In the event of a power outage, remember to use caution.
Never leave burning candles unattended and ensure the stove and cooking surface remains off while the power is out.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/AreYouReady
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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 Fire & Emergency Services transitions fire trucks to non-toxic bio-based gel to improve the health and safety of its firefighters, residents and the environment.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/3xcG5qP
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With the Federal Housing Accelerator Fund investment of $58.8M, Markham is committed to facilitating the delivery of more homes and meeting targets. Markham’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Action Plan focuses on 7 key initiatives.
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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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Enjoy the outdoors! Did you know? In 2022, the City of Markham saw an increase of almost 200,000 m2 of public outdoor space, when compared to 2021, with the introduction of new parks.
Pictured here is Robert Spindloe Park. |
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Celebrate Earth Day on April 20 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Markham Cycles will be giving free bike tune-ups and Cycling Without Age is promoting seniors mobility with their Trishaw.
Learn more at: http://Markham.ca/EarthMonth
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Looking for volunteer opportunities this winter?
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Summer Program Volunteer Supervisor - Varley-McKay Foundation
- Specialty Fitness Instructor - Cycle
- Yoga Instructor - City Wide
- Social Media and Marketing Assistant - Varley-McKay Foundation
- Operations Research Analyst - Student
- Special Events Assistant - Varley-McKay Foundation
- Senior Licensing and Standards Officer
- Gallery Animateur (2 positions) - Varley-McKay Foundation
- Municipal Utility Locator - 2 positions
- Senior Planner, Development (1 Year Contract)
- Arborist
- Fitness Specialist – City Wide
- Waterworks Operator I
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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York Region has renewed its Plan to Support Seniors to address current and future needs of our aging and diverse population.
Learn more at http://york.ca/PlanforSeniors |
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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 our $100 cloth diaper rebate.
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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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Attention business owners!
Are you looking to reduce your use of single-use items but unsure where to start? We have resources to help you choose the best option for your business.
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Happy spring! As you plan and prepare your gardens for the upcoming season, avoid invasive plants and choose native plant species instead. Create gardens that use less water and protect our environment.
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Share our similarities. Celebrate our differences. That will be the message at the YRP celebration of International Day on April 14.
Join us in Markham for a showcase of the wealth of diversity in our region.
More details http://yrp.ca/EliminationDay |
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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
Enterprise Boulevard and Rouge Valley Drive
Intersection Improvements
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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Regional Councillor Alan Ho's Video:
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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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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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