Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 11  |  January 26, 2023      

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Access Council & Committee Meetings and view a list of Proclamations at markham.ca
 
York Regional Council:
 
Warmest greetings to all our friends and family as we welcome the Lunar New Year!
Glad to celebrate the year of the rabbit in-person with our local community in 2023!
In celebration of diversity in the City of Markham. I’m glad that I could attend Tamil Heritage Month and Pongal Celebration.
Thank you to the Markham Tamil Organization for their invitation.
-City of Markham News-
Winter maintenance update: Night service was conducted at 7 PM yesterday.
Crews were dispatched at 2 AM to plow & salt Primary Roads. Secondary & Local Roads & Windrow service began at 12 AM. Sidewalk clearing & salting began at 4 AM.
 
Track our plows at markham.ca/winter
Attention Markham property owners, check your mailboxes.
 
The 2023 Interim property tax bills have been mailed. View, manage and pay your property taxes at markham.ca/ePropertyTax.
 
If you don’t have an account, sign up for a free one today!
Your 2023 Recycling & Garbage Collection Schedule is now available online.
Visit markham.ca/collectionschedule or the Access Markham mobile app! 

We’re making big moves in Markham’s downtown!

Come learn about the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Study and share your feedback at a Public Open House.

Thurs. Feb 2 from 6 to 8 PM at the Markham Civic Centre.

Register now: markham.ca/MarkhamCentre

Overnight Winter parking restrictions start November 15 through to April 15.
 
During a Winter event, remember not to park on City streets. Markham Operations can’t easily move around parked cars, making it difficult to clear roads.
 

We’re making big moves in Markham’s downtown!

Come learn about the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Study and share your feedback at a Public Open House.

Thurs. Feb 2 from 6 to 8 PM at the Markham Civic Centre.

Register now: markham.ca/MarkhamCentre

Together let’s support each other, remove the stigma and speak openly about the importance of mental health. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, don’t be afraid to ask for help.
 
Resources:
York Support Services Network – Community Crisis Response Service: 1.855.310.2673 
City of Markham Current Opening Position: 
 
Summer student opportunities: 
  • Summer Student - Parking Administrator (May to Sept)
  • Summer Student - Tree Preservation (May to Sept)
  • Summer Students - Sign Remover (May to Sept)
  • Summer Student - Markham Fire and Emergency Services
  • Summer Students - Parks
 
Other:
  • Skating Instructors - Temporary Part Time
  • Camp Counsellors/Art Program Instructors – Varley Art Gallery – March Break
  • Preschool Program Assistant/Hip Hop Dance Instructor – Aaniin Community Centre
  • Project Supervisor, Urban Design - Regular Full Time
For more information & job position
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-
York Region has issued a Cold Weather Alert for people experiencing
 
homelessness for January 26, 2023. If you or someone you know needs shelter, contact the York Region Emergency Housing Central Intake Line at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 76140

Do you see yourself spending your summer work-term at York Region? If you’re driven by a desire to help shape and serving our growing community, keep reading!

 

As a student at York Region, you will not only gain exposure in the public sector, but also have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives, connect with leaders and peers and explore your career path to find your passion!

 

Join us this summer and get up close to the world of government, find out what excites and inspires you, and where it could take you.

 

Apply today at https://www.york.ca/students

 

Application deadline: Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023

 
No cash? No problem. You can now pay your YRT fare with credit card!  
 
Including credit cards on your phone or smartwatch.
 
Are you a doctor, nurse or midwife with patients who could use support during pregnancy or early parenthood?
 
York Region is working with Teladoc Health to provide residents with access to the myStrength digital platform. myStrength can be used daily to help improve and maintain overall well-being and resilience. Customized to each individual, it is highly interactive allowing users the opportunity to work through a range of challenges that they may be facing from sleep and stress to mental health concerns, such as anxiety or depression.
 
 Invite your patients to sign up today at york.ca/mystrength

Start planning an exciting summer camp experience for your kids now!

 

York Region helps families pay for in-person and virtual summer day camps for children ages four to 13. Applications open February 1.

 

To learn more about eligibility and apply,

visit: https://www.york.ca/support/financial-assistance/recreation-subsidies

 
Heading to the York Region Forest? Note trails are not maintained. Check the weather & dress accordingly, tell a friend where you’re going & bring a cell phone & download the YRP What3words app in case you need to be located on a trail.
 
Find a trail near you york.ca/yrf
If you have any regional inquiry or concern, you can send an email to our Access York at accessyork@york.ca or call 877.464.9675.
Regional Councillor Alan Ho
City of Markham
Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
Email: alan.ho@markham.ca / Tel: (905)-948-5112
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