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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 76 | April 26, 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 United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day.
Please join my Charity Roadshow Fundraiser on April 28 (Sunday) from 2 to 5 p.m. at King Square Shopping Centre (9390 Woodbine Ave.) to support organizations that help people with intellectual disabilities.
Funds raised during this event will be directed to organizations, including:
-Cherished Integrated Services
-Chinese Autism Awareness Center
-ME and Lau Family Foundation
-Gifted People Services
-Reena Foundation
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- Public Meeting Notices -
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28 and 32 Kirk Drive (Plan 23 150145).
Date: April 30, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
In-person in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom.
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7960 Reesor Road – Plan 23 145149
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
In-person in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom.
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405 Miller Avenue- Plan 23 150318
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
In-person in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom.
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3,5,21 Essex Avenue – Plan 24 161315
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
In-person in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom.
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Protect your home from basement flooding and receive a rebate of up to $5,000. Markham's Plumbing Rebate can offer you financial support for installing a flood protection device in your home.
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Celebrate Earth Week and keep harmful electronics out of landfill! Drop off for responsible recycling at this weekend’s eWaste drop off event.
April 27 and 28 8AM to 4PM Markham Recycling Depot 6041 Highway 7 http://markham.ca/eWaste
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Love your tap! Markham is committed to providing safe, reliable drinking water that’s yours to enjoy straight from the tap. Did you know? Our tap water is tested over 7,000 times per year!
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Road closure notification
– April 22 to August 9, 2024 Henderson Ave will be closed daily from 7 AM to 7 PM from Clark Ave. to Morgan Ave. for storm culvert rehabilitation.
Detours will be in place. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Join us as we celebrate Youth Week in Markham! Free events and activities are planned from May 1 to 6.
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Bringing the community together in 2023, we welcomed 200,000 attendees and program participants to the Markham Museum, Markham Theatre, and Varley Gallery!
Learn more: http://markham.ca/StrategicPlan
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Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Markham Council appreciate the generosity of residents and sports organizations for donating recreation equipment to support youth sports in Eabametoong First Nation. Three skids of sports and leisure items are headed to our partner community today.
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Articling Student 2024-2025 (up to 10 month contract)
- CPA Associate (2.5 year contract)
- Engineering Development Program (EDP) Intern (Up to 4 years)
- Infrastructure Support Specialist
- Technology Support Specialist
- Project Manager, Capital Works – Yonge North Subway Extension
- Building Inspector II – Mechanical System Specialist
For more information & job position
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Attention Engineering, Accounting, and Law students! Have you heard? We have a new Internship Program designed for recent graduates that provides practical work experience and helps fulfill requirements for professional designations in these sectors. Applications are being accepted until May 14, 2024.
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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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Effective April 29, Richmond Hill Provincial Offences court is relocating to 17150 Yonge Street in Newmarket.
Take care of your ticket from the comfort of home – visit http://paytickets.ca |
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Road work is underway on Orlando Avenue in Richmondhill and Markland Street and Cachet Woods Markham. These roads will connect to a new crossing over Highway 404 north of 16th Avenue. Periodic lane closures and night work required.
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Backyard Composters are available for only $35! Don’t delay, order today! Limited quantities available. Price includes home delivery and tax. Limit of two per household.
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Beginning Sunday, April 28, 2024, YRT multiple service changes will take effect to meet changing customer demand and traffic conditions.
Visit http://yrt.ca/ServiceChanges to see if your route will be affected. |
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York Region is prioritizing Housing Affordability. Join the conversation at our virtual public information session on May 1, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Are you interested in offering seniors-focused programs & services for York Region’s new Seniors Hub coming to Markham?
Submit an Expression of Interest for the role of Community Centre Operator and/or Anchor Tenants before May 6!
Learn more http://york.ca/SeniorsHub |
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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
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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From April 26 to 28, The Heintzman House 2024 Art Show and Sale welcomes you to discover and connect with more than 30 independent local artists showcasing a multitude of artistic styles.
Enter for your chance to win a fabulous door prize of an original piece of art.
Admission and parking are FREE.
The beautiful historic Heintzman House is located at 135 Bay Thorne Dr. Thornhill, ON.
For more information, visit www.theheintzmanhouse.ca. |
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YRP is kicking off Asian Heritage Month with an exciting event in Aurora. Join us on April 27, to learn about a career in policing from YRP recruiters and members of the service's East-Southeast and South Asian Support Networks.
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Jane’s Walk is back in Markham!
Join us on May 4 for a community-led walking tour in our very own city. Take a stroll through two of Markham’s most iconic neighbourhoods: Unionville Historic District and Thornhill Village.
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You're invited!
Pomona Mills Park Conservationists 25th Anniversary event
Everyone is welcome. Rain or Shine.
Community Wildflower Planting
May 15, 2024, 5 PM - 7 PM
Thornhill Meadow
Students can earn volunteer hours
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Join us for Green Up Clean Up Day on Sat., May 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In partnership with the Regional Forest Advisory Team, we’re gearing up to collect litter at locations around York Regional Forest tracts.
Registration required.
Visit https://ow.ly/Fxzc50Rm5U4 |
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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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