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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 82 | June 7, 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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Date: June 8, 2024, 10 AM - 5 PM
Doors Open Markham is back! Guests are invited to explore a variety of buildings throughout the City as they open their doors – for one day only - to visitors. Doors Open Markham provides a behind-the-scenes look at select buildings throughout Markham and free access to buildings that usually charge an admission fee. Markham is home to many cultural, heritage, and innovative buildings; providing guests the opportunity to explore the stories and inspiration that helped to make Markham what it is today.
Explore the list of Doors Open locations:
Note: Stiver Mill and McKay art gallery will open at 11 AM. All other participating locations open at 10 AM.
The City is proud to once again host this free event. For more information and to plan your Doors Open Markham experience, visit: YourVoiceMarkham.ca/Doors-Open-Markham
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As per the resident's suggestion and my office's request, York Region staff conducted a northbound left turn traffic study at Woodbine Avenue and Markland Street / Calvert Road during the peak period. As a result of the study, new northbound and southbound advance left turn signals are recommended to be installed to improve the signal operations at this intersection.
If you have any ideas or suggestions regarding traffic light on regional roads, please contact my office: alan.ho@markham.ca |
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My 2024 newsletter has been mailed out to all Markham residents.
Kindly take a moment to check your mailbox and read my newsletter about the information within our city and region.
If you have yet to receive the newsletter, you can access it online at: https://www.alanhomarkham.ca/newsletter
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- Public Meeting Notices -
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Langstaff East (MZO)
Date: June 25, 2024, 7 PM
In-person in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre or remotely via Zoom.
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Recycle your e-waste for free! Drop off your unwanted electronics for safe, responsible recycling.
June 8 and 9 at Angus Glen CC
Find out more: http://markham.ca/eWaste
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It is time to cool off! Splash pads are open throughout our city.
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Markham Animal Adoption and Education Centre is here to 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.
Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave
Markham, ON, L3T 4P1
Office 905-762-1300
Email markhamcaec@ontariospca.ca
http://markham.ca/AnimalAdoption
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For the 21st consecutive year, the City of Markham received the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting in 2023!
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This month, we celebrate Recreation and Parks Month to promote the positive impact physical activity has on our health and wellbeing.
Hike, bike, or walk on our trails, visit our parks, and enjoy the many activities our Recreation programs offer. Remember to do your part to help keep our outdoor, shared spaces beautiful so everyone can enjoy them.
Please don’t litter in our parks.
Photo: Cornell Community Park
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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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Markham, we’re better than this! This is not what we want to see in our parks. Recent vandalism at Highgate Park resulted in this broken basketball net.
Let’s all respect our public spaces and equipment so everyone can enjoy them. You wouldn’t do this at home, so don’t do this in our parks.
If you see something, say something by reporting it to York Regional Police.
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Supervisor, Fleet and Supplies
- Waterworks Operator I
- Supervisor, Roads
- Licensed Fleet Technician
- Forestry Inspector
- Fire Prevention Officer
- Senior Planner, Policy – Official Plan Review (2 Year Contract)
- Senior Planner, Policy – Housing
- Planner II, Policy (2 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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York Region is improving Woodbine Avenue from mid-June to August 2024. Lane closures will be limited to Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, visit http://york.ca/RoadConstruction… |
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Youth volunteers needed (and honorarium to be provided)!
Through our York Region Community Violence Prevention Funding Committee, we’re seeking dedicated youth to review proposals & contribute to violence prevention projects.
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Are you an environmentally conscious citizen, a member of a community group or a business that is interested in contributing to a cleaner and more beautiful York Region?
Visit http://york.ca/AdoptARoad for more information. |
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Are you listed in York Region’s largest business directory? Complete the Employment Survey to join other York Region local businesses and get on the map http://york.ca/EmploymentSurvey… |
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York Region Transit (YRT) fare changes will take effect on Monday, July 1, 2024
In December 2023, York Regional Council approved the 2024 budget which includes a 3% annual transit fare increase effective July 1, 2024. This is the first fare increase since 2019 and will help to address the rising costs of running the transit system.
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YRT offers an On-Request service for seniors 65 years or older. The service is offered throughout York Region Govt for seniors who want to take public transit using smaller vehicles that pick you up at home.
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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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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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The local food banks in York Region (Aurora, King, Markham, Richmond Hill, Georgina, Newmarket and Vaughan) are having a June Food Drive June 21-23, 2024
Please support your local community food bank,100% of your donation stays in your community.
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The annual Terry Fox Run has become a classic Canadian tradition every fall with more than 650 diverse communities across the country coming together to fundraise for cancer research.
The Terry Fox Run has a rich history in Markham-Unionville starting in 1982 with 100 participants. Over the years, the Markham Unionville participants have raised over $1.5 million dollars for the Marathon of Hope. Last year raised over $80,000! |
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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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Delighted to attend the fundraising gala organized by Doris Chan to celebrate the Mon Sheong Foundation's 60th Anniversary. |
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Thanks to the Markham Community Link for organizing the Annual Trunk Sale Event to raise fund for the SickKids Hospital. It proved to be a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together, connect and enjoy a day filled with great deals and camaraderie. |
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My office has “slow down” signs. If you are interested, kindly contact me at alan.ho@markham.ca. |
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-Notice of Regional Road Construction- |
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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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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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