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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 77 | May 03, 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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Thank you for your generous support to Alan Ho Charity Roadshow Fundraiser 2024 to raise awareness and support organizations for people with intellectual disabilities.
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York Regional Council Highlights - April 2024
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- Public Meeting Notices -
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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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Our Strategic Plan 2020 to 2026 has been approved.
Committing to Markham’s environmental growth, over 11,000 trees and shrubs were planted to create five hectares of forest in 2023!
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Here are the eWaste event dates for May!
Drop off your unwanted electronics for safe, responsible recycling.
May 4 and 5 8 AM to 4 PM
Centennial Community Centre
8600 McCowan Rd
May 25 and 26 8 AM to 4 PM
Thornhill Recycling Depot
5 Green Lane
Learn: http://markham.ca/eWaste
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On March 22, 2023, Markham City Council approved its Housing Pledge with a Promise, as requested by the Province of Ontario. This was in support of the creation of 44,000 new units in the city over the next 10 years.
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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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Did you know? We will see 1,640 additional homes over the next 3 years thanks to the Federal Housing Accelerator Fund investment of $58.8M, which promotes the creation of more housing and affordable housing.
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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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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Ambassador - Destination Markham Corporation
- Web Content Creator - Destination Markham Corporation
- Adapted Swimming Instructor (Fall 2024)
- Aquatics Day Supervisor II (Fall 2024)
- Aquatics Assistant (Fall 2024)
- Swim Instructor (Fall 2024)
- Lifeguard (Fall 2024)
- Supervisor, Contact Centre
- Utility Inspector (6 Month Contract)
- Maintenance Assistant
- Learning & Organizational Development Specialist (2 vacancies)
- Payroll Administrator (1 Year Contract)
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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We are accepting applications for Community Needs and Transportation Assistance Support Program Funding from not-for-profit organizations and registered charities delivering critical services to residents.
For more information or to apply, visit http://york.ca/CommunityInvestment |
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Your opinion counts! We’re looking for feedback on service changes being planned for 2025. Your feedback plays an important role in improving transit in York Region.
From May 5 to June 8, 2024, you can submit feedback online through our interactive map or in-person at our events. Visit http://yrt.ca/TransitPlan to learn more! |
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York Region Children’s Services new 2024 to 2027 Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan is approved by Regional Council! The Plan will ensure children from birth to age 12 & their families are supported with the services they need.
Learn more: http://york.ca/Children |
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York Region successfully completed a controlled burn of a tallgrass prairie in the York Regional Forest - Bendor and Graves Tract on April 22.
Learn about this important restoration tool and how it helps protect wildlife habitats at http://york.ca/ControlledBurn |
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York Regional Police is committed to building an inclusive York Region for all. Read the 2023-2025 Inclusive Policing Action Plan to learn more about how YRP is championing diversity and equity in our service and in the community.
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Did you know human trafficking takes place in the York Region? Join Central York Fire, alongside OPP, YRP & York Region, including York Paramedics, to learn more about human trafficking in York Region https://ow.ly/7PJp50Ru4OG |
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May is Rabies Awareness Month!
It’s also great to get outside and enjoy the weather, but make sure to avoid contact with wild animals. Never feed, handle, or relocate wildlife.
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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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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
14th Avenue and York-Durham Line
Road Preservation
Construction starts: Late May 2024
Construction ends: July 2024
Contract: 24-182
16th Avenue and Kennedy Road
Notice of Construction
Construction starts: April 2023
Construction ends: Spring 2024
Donald Cousens Parkway from 14th Avenue to Highway 407
Road Preservation
Construction starts: Late May 2024
Construction ends: July 2024
Contract: 24-182D
Highway 404 Road Crossing North of 16th Avenue
Construction of a new bridge to link Orlando Avenue with Markland Street
Construction starts: Summer 2023
Anticipated completion: Early 2026
Ninth Line, Donald Cousens Parkway to Main Street
Road Preservation
Construction starts: Late May 2024
Construction ends: July 2024
Contract: 24-182E
Upcoming Projects
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
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 and Esna Park in City of Markham
Intersection Improvements
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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Many thanks to Mayor Frank Scarpitti for his continued support over the years. We have successfully held a fundraising event for 5 organizations helping people with disabilities.
A big thank you to our sponsors, charity performers and volunteers for their compassion and generosity. |
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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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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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