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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 81 | May 31, 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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York Regional Council Highlights - May 2024
-York Region population grows to over 1.25 million residents, highest annual growth since 2018
-York Region investments earn high returns
-York Region makes progress in Year 1 of Strategic Plan
-Long-term approach to managing assets continues to enhance quality of life in York Region
-$8.4 billion slated for infrastructure projects to meet growing community needs
More Information:
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- Public Meeting Notices -
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Last week, the City celebrated National Public Works Week. The hard work and dedication of our staff helps to ensure that our public parks are cared for, streets remain clear of snow, and drinking water stays clean.
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Road Closure Notification: The following roads will be closed on June 1 from 7:30 to 11:00 AM for the Unionville Festival Parade:
- Main St Unionville, from Library Ln to Euclid St
- Carlton Rd, from Pomander Rd to Chambery Cres
- Fred Varley Dr, from Main St Unionville to Fonthill Blvd
- Ln Way, from Carlton Rd to Main St Unionville
- Victoria Ave from Main St Unionville to Cul-de-sac
- Maple Ln, from Main St Unionville to Cul-de-sac
The following roads will be closed for the Unionville Festival
June 1 from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM and June 2 from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM:
- Main St Unionville, from Carlton Rd to Ln Way
- Fred Varley Dr, from Main St Unionville to Fonthill Blvd
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Calling all Markham homeowners! Our partner LEAF provides trees to Markham residents at a discounted price ($50-$100 per tree) with the Full Service or Do-It-Yourself Tree Planting program.
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Recycle your e-waste for free! Drop off your unwanted electronics for safe, responsible recycling.
All events run 8 AM to 4 PM. June 1 and 2 at Cornell Fire Station
June 8 and 9 at Angus Glen CC
Find out more: http://markham.ca/eWaste
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Missed the last Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation webinar?
View the highlights now on our YouTube page: https://bit.ly/4bU8CkJ
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Register for summer recreation programs and swimming lessons! Enjoy hundreds of fun, safe and educational programs and activities for all ages. View programs and swim lessons today. Registrations opens June 4.
Learn more: http://markham.ca/Recreation
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This is your chance to get in on the action! Doors Open Markham takes place June 8, and we are looking for volunteers to join us as our Doors Open Ambassadors.
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Doors Open Markham returns on June 8, 2024 from 10 AM to 5 PM! Featuring locations that are often not open to the public and offers you the opportunity to explore Markham’s unique and sometimes hidden architectural treasures.
Plan your adventure, visit http://markham.ca/DoorsOpen
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Grass on your property & boulevard needs to be 15 CM or lower. If you do not comply with the Keep Markham Beautiful Bylaw, a fee may be charged to you, for the City to cut the grass. Do your lawn & your neighbours a favour, and tidy up your yard. http://markham.ca/Bylaw http://markham.ca/Bylaw |
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Join us Thursday, June 13 from 6:30 to 8 PM for a virtual Public Open House, to learn more about the City of Markham’s Citywide Parking Strategy!
Learn more: http://markham.ca/ParkingStrategy
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Camp Inclusion Counsellor – Recreation – Summer Camp
- Human Resources Business Partner
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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Have a stack of unwanted Flower Pots?
Try these tips: Reuse them to grow vegetables . Ask garden centres to take them back. Recycle pots that are not black and less than 9 in./23 cm in diameter; otherwise, they go in the garbage. Learn more at http://york.ca/Bindicator |
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Not much time left! Application deadline for York Region’s Circular Economy Initiatives Fund is 11:59 p.m. on June 2, 2024. Eligible non-profit organizations must apply by then to be considered for funding of up to $25,000.
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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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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 resumes: May 2024
Construction ends: July 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
Warden Avenue from Elgin Mills Road to south of Stouffville Road and from Bloomington Road to Vivian Road
Road Preservation
Construction starts: Mid-June 2024
Construction ends: August 2024
Contract: 24-180
Woodbine Avenue from Major Mackenzie Drive to south of 19th Avenue
Road Preservation
Construction starts: Mid-June 2024
Construction ends: August 2024
Contract: 24-180A
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 north of 16th Avenue
Culvert rehabilitation
Construction starts: 2024
Woodbine and Esna Park in City of Markham
Intersection Improvements
Construction starts: 2024
Future Projects
16th Avenue from Leslie Street to Warden Avenue
Road widening from four to six 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
McCowan Road from 14th Avenue to Highway 7
Road widening from four to six lanes, including Transit-HOV lanes
Construction starts: 2028
Ninth Line from Steeles Avenue to Fieldside Street
Road widening from two to four lanes
Construction starts: 2025
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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 the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Toronto for their invitation to attend the 2024 Korea-Canada Year of Cultural Exchange Commemorative Concert on behalf of Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Markham Council. |
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Many thanks to the MAAC members, Markham Mayor and Councillors, city staff, Markham Public Library and Markham Public Arts for your dedication to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of each and every one of them in our community during the National AccessAbility Week. |
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Honour to bring Mayor Frank Scarpitti’s greeting to The Uthayan International Awards Festival 2024. Thank you for recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Tamil Canadians during this event and congratulations to all the award recipients. |
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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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Kick off the summer with the Unionville Festival! This annual event takes place on historic Main Street Unionville and is a celebration of the local community, featuring live music, delicious food, and a wide range of activities for people of all ages.
Whether you’re looking to enjoy some great entertainment or simply soak up the festive atmosphere, the Unionville Festival is a must-attend event for anyone in the area.
June 1st - June 2nd, 2024
More information:
https://unionville.ca/unionville-festival/
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Markham Scholarship From Friendship, Music, and Cancer
The Kevin Doherty Scholarship will award one student pursuing digital creativity in either arts, design, development, or marketing with a one-time award of $1,500 towards their academic post-secondary studies. More information on the scholarship and application can be found here: https://nvision.co/the-kevin-doherty-scholarship-to-support-digital-creativity/
This scholarship was born from a 35-year-long Markham friendship of two entrepreneurs who met in high school. Kevin Doherty & George Arabian felt compelled to create this annual scholarship for creative youth in Markham to honour his lifelong friend. The scholarship has been awarded yearly since it was founded in 2020.
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You're invited! We're hosting a volunteer fair on May 30 in Aurora.
Learn more about our many amazing volunteer groups, meet our recruiting team and about the many exciting opportunities at YRP.
Register here https://bit.ly/3UT6OB1 |
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Looking to start your own business or need some advice?
Sign-up for a FREE one-on-one consultation with one of our expert advisors and let us help you bring your business to the next level!
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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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