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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 83 | June 14, 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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Attention property owners. Check your mailboxes, because the 2024 Residential Final Tax Bill has been mailed.
If you don’t have an account, sign up today. It’s free! |
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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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Share your vision for the Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan on Monday, June 24 at Thornhill Community Centre.
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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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Road closure notification – Friday, June 14 from 2 PM to Saturday, June 15 until 11:59 PM Main St Markham N will be closed from Hwy 7 to Bullock Dr. for the Markham Village Music Festival.
Please plan your travel accordingly. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. |
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Know Markham's Summer Water Restrictions:
These limits happen between June 1 and September 30 every year. They apply to all residential owners, tenants, and lessees.
Outdoor watering: 6-9 AM or 6-9 PM
Fines up to $5,000 for violations
Reduce usage to save costs and ensure a reliable water supply
Protect Lake Ontario and support sustainability
More info: https://buff.ly/3N2nxPG
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Simple ways to save water while keeping your lawn and garden healthy:
-Install a rain barrel.
-Choose a water efficient sprinkler.
-Check outdoor taps, hoses, and irrigation systems for leaks.
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Did you know? The City’s Road Rehabilitation Program continues to be among the best in Ontario.
In 2023, we completed 31KM in Road Rehabilitation and 15,521m2 of Asphalt Maintenance across 270+ locations. http://markham.ca/StrategicPlan
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Parking on Markham streets between the hours of 2:30 AM and 6 AM is not permitted within Markham.
However, the City can make exceptions for driveway repairs and out of town overnight guests. Learn how to apply for an overnight exemption here: https://bit.ly/3iUEUC5
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Plant a Tree for a Greener Future! Make Markham more climate resilient with our partner LEAF.
Planting a tree offers you many benefits:
- Removes air pollutants
- Reduces stormwater damage
- Lowers your home's expenses
- Physical and mental well-being
https://bit.ly/4bDSUcD
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If you see someone speeding or driving aggressively, you can report it online to police through Road Watch. Lead by example on the road.
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Have you seen them around town?
Speed display boards notify drivers if they are going too fast.
Monitor your speedometer! http://markham.ca/traffic
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Planning an outdoor project? Call before you dig! Whether you’re building a fence, planting a tree, or putting in a new garden, you must contact Ontario One Call to request locations at least 5 days before starting.
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Personal Trainer
- Architectural Plans Examiner I
- Recreation Outreach & Engagement Ambassador (12 Months)
- Building Inspector II – Plumbing System Specialist
For more information & job position
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We’re thrilled to have recently received a few awards from Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) including:
2023 Public Works Project of the Year Award for Enterprise Asset Management System – Data Model
2023 Technology Showcase Winner, in association with Visual Defence Inc. for the CityROVER AI Solution, and
2023 Public Works Leader of the Year Award, presented to the late Claudia Marsales, Senior Manager, Waste and Environmental Management |
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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 McCowan Road from June to July 2024. Temporary overnight road closures are required to replace two culverts on July 8 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and July 9 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
For more details, visit http://york.ca/RoadConstruction… |
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York Region recognizes that well-maintained, attractive roads are very important to our residents. Each spring, our team of Transportation Maintenance Workers is busy cleaning and repairing regional roads and boulevards.
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The 2024 Summer Beach Water Testing Program begins June 17 and runs until the end of August. York Region Public Health regularly monitors the water quality at designated public beaches.
Visit http://york.ca/beaches for beach water testing results. |
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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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As we celebrate Seniors' Month, let's pledge our commitment to honoring and supporting seniors.
York Region wants to remind seniors, and all pedestrians, to avoid wearing dark clothing, avoid distraction, and make eye contact with drivers when crossing the street. |
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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 Village Music Festival
June 14 - 15, 2024
Main St. Markham
Check out all these amazing performers that will be at Markham Village Music Festival.
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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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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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-Regional Councilor Ho at the FCM- |
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Attending the 2024 FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) Conference and Trade Show in Alberta, Calgary and get ready to participate in various programs - Redefining Our Future. |
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Joined a study tour of the River Pathway System and Flood Barrier for the Bow River in Calgary. The barrier length is 1.4 km, cost $110m in 2016, in response to a big flood occurred in 2013, $250k higher due to inflation. |
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Free Light Railway Transit (LRT) is available at downtown Calgary to promote public transit. Outside of the Free Fare Zone passengers are charged $3.75 per single trip. Hope to see similar policy taking place in downtown Markham by means of Autonomous Electric Vehicles soon. |
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Service provider brought in e-Scooter fleet to downtown Calgary to help solve the first-and-last mile commute by charging an affordable rate of $1.15 unlock rate plus $0.42/min. Believe the City of Markham can take advantage of this application |
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Many thanks to the Federal and Provincial Governments for supporting the indigenous communities with various initiatives and programs.
By working together we are able to make a difference. |
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Checked around the Exhibition Hall and discussed with the firefighters about fire separator problems in view of the many wildfires recently.
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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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