- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 85 |  June 28, 2024 -
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Wish you a happy and safe Canada Day long weekend!

Join us for a delightful community picnic at Aaniin Park on July 7 from 4 PM to 8 PM.

 

It's the perfect occasion to enjoy the summer with free food and shows in the park's beautiful surroundings. Fun Games and Lucky Draw are also available! 

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Volunteer needed! If you are interested please contact: sxie@markham.ca

- Public Meeting Notices - 
 All meetings are video and audio streamed on the City of Markham’s website at:https://pub-markham.escribemeetings.com/ 
-City of Markham News-
Kennedy Road will be closed between Steeles Avenue and Denison Street on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 10 a.m. to Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. for the Taste of Asia event.

In celebration of Canada Day, City of Markham residents do not require a permit to set off fireworks on their private property on the day before Canada Day and Canada Day. Fireworks are not allowed on City property. 

 

This includes parks, fields and roads. Please visit http://markham.ca/fireworks for more guidelines and safety tips.

 

All recycling depot locations are closed on Monday, July 1 for Canada Day.
 

Friendly reminder to property owners.

 

Standard tax payment due dates for the 2024 Final Tax Bill are coming up on July 5, 2024 (instalment #1), and August 6, 2024 (instalment #2). You can view, manage and pay your property taxes online at http://markham.ca/ePropertyTax.

 

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Let a Plastic Free July kick start your summer! Refuse single-use plastics for one month and see the difference your new habits make for your health and your wallet!
 
 

The City of Markham is rolling out its Park and Play Fun Tour this summer!

The Park and Play Fun Tour is a free summer program for children between the ages of four and 12 that travels to community parks across the city.

 

The program offers a wide range of fun and engaging activities, including giant board games, mini sports, inflatable ride-on animals and much more.

As a special treat, we’ll also have an ice cream truck too.

 

So, grab your sunscreen and water bottle, and join us for some outdoor play. 

 

Keep an eye out for our Park and Play Fun Tour at a park near you!

Find our next Tour stop location here: markham.ca/ParkandPlay

 

Join us for Markham's Summer of Safety Series! Enjoy live demos, kids' activities, Q&A with firefighters, and win prizes.

 

Fun for families, seniors, and pets! Learn to stay safe and prepared. 

 

See you there!

 

Learn more: http://markham.ca/SummerofSafety

 
 
City of Markham Current Opening Position: 
 
New Job Positions:
  • Fleet Clerk
  • Drumming Instructor - Aaniin Community Centre
  • Curatorial Assistant - YCW Graduate Intern
 
For more information & job position
Be polite and respectful of others! Markham trails are for everyone to enjoy. Cyclists, slow down, yield to walkers, use your bell and pass on the left!
 
Walkers, stay to the right and be alert. http://markham.ca/WalkingAndCycling…
 
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. 
-York Region News-

This is a reminder that all York Region waste depots will be closed on Canada Day,

 

Monday, July 1, 2024. For locations and regular operating hours, visit

 

http://york.ca/WasteDepots

The Regional Municipality of York's 2023 Community Report explains how tax dollars are used responsibly to provide quality services to a diverse and growing community.

 

Download a copy at http://york.ca/annualreports

York Region Transit (YRT) News:

 

Beginning Sunday, June 30, 2024, YRT's 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.

 

With the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, all 400-series School Special routes will be suspended for the summer. Visit https://ow.ly/KLII50SiTSH to learn more.

 

York Region Transit (YRT) fare changes will take effect on Monday, July 1, 2024

For more info: yrt.ca/FareChanges 

Are you in York Region’s largest business directory?

 

Complete the Employment Survey so residents can access your business information and come to YOU! 

 

http://york.ca/employmentsurvey…

 

York Regional Police (YRP) News:

 

YRP 2023 Annual Report:

https://annualreport.yrp.ca/

 

A 14-month investigation into the Haywan Gang known as Project Lkout resulted in 20 arrests as well as the seizure of 18 firearms and more than $2.5 million worth of drugs. For more information visit: http://yrp.ca/Lookout

 

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.
-Community News-

Taste of Asia 2024

 

Taste of Asia, Canada’s largest Asian festival, is an annual event organized by the City of Markham, F.C.C.M, and APMC. For the past twenty years, the Taste of Asia has been an exciting, high-energy event celebrating Canada’s diverse cultural harmony, cuisine, and culture.

 

Event Venue:
Streets of Kennedy & Steeles

 

Admission:
Free

 

Dates:
June 28th, 29th, 30th 2024

 

Night at the Museum returns this summer on the beautiful grounds of Markham Museum.

 

Everyone can enjoy great, family-friendly movies under the stars.

Access to the grounds start at 8:30 PM with movies starting at 9:15 PM.

 

Night at the Museum 2023 Schedule:

 

Thursday, July 11

Elemental

presented by Don Valley North Toyota

 

Thursday, July 25

Wonka

presented by Don Valley North Lexus

 

Thursday, August 8

Kubo and the Two Strings

presented by Genesis Markham

 

Thursday, August 22

The Little Mermaid

presented by Don Valley North Toyota

 

Night at the Museum is FREE but registration is required. Learn more and register for each movie at MarkhamMuseum.ca

 

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. 
 
Register and join on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Old Unionville Library Community Centre (15 Library Lane, Unionville) to honour Terry Fox and his legacy 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!  
If you want to share information with Regional Councillor Alan Ho's weekly E-newsletter, please contact us at sxie@markham.ca
-In the Community-
Congratulations to all graduates 2024 of Milliken Mills High School on the occasion of the graduation ceremony This is a momentous milestone for you to reflect on what you value most in life and pursue it with courage and determination.
My office has “slow down” signs. If you are interested, kindly contact me at alan.ho@markham.ca.
-Notice of Regional Road Construction-

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
‘Road and intersection improvements
Construction resumes: June 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

 

Highway 7 from Ninth Line to east of Donald Cousens Parkway
Road and intersection improvements
Construction start: June 2024
Construction end: July 2024
Contract: 24-154C

 

McCowan Road from Elgin Mills Road to north of 19th Avenue
Guide rail improvements
Construction start: June 2024
Construction end: July 2024
Contract: 24-183

 

McCowan Road from north of Major Mackenzie Drive to south of Elgin Mills Road
Road rehabilitation and culvert replacements
Construction start: June 2024
Construction end: July 2024
Contract: 24-154A

 

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

 

Woodbine Avenue south of Major Mackenzie Drive
Guide rail improvements
Construction starts: June 2024
Construction ends: July 2024
Contract: 24-183

 

Upcoming Projects

Enterprise Boulevard and Rouge Valley Drive
Intersection Improvements
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

 

For general inquiries, please contact York Region Transportation, Public Works, Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000 or Email: transportation@york.ca
For more information: york.ca/roadconstruction
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)
 
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