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Dear Residents,
I hope you had a wonderful summer and were able to spend quality time with family and friends, enjoying the sunshine as well as the many festivals and events held throughout the season.
This year, the Markham District Veterans Association is proudly celebrating its 75th anniversary. We will be hosting an open house on October 5th from noon till 4pm. We invite you to drop by, meet some of our members and veterans and help us commemorate this special milestone.
Additionally, the farmers market will be hosting an indigenous event on October 5th starting at 10am. Additional details on both of these are in the event section of the e-newsletter.
Regarding local development, the application for 5871 Highway # 7 is scheduled for discussion on our development services committee agenda on October 1st. However, we have asked for a deferral to allow time for exploring alternative options that better align with community interests while remaining acceptable to the landowner.
I do not have any updates regarding Smart Centers proposal at 144 Main St N (Mains Mansion location)
Our Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw which has been in progress for several years, has finally been approved. I will provide a high-level overview of key changes in the next e-newsletter to keep you informed.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the residents of Ward 4 for your patience during the recent park closures. I understand how frustrating it was to have the parks unavailable during the summer months and have asked staff to look at next year's schedule for the remaining parks and to try and minimize the time which they are closed.
Lastly, we are frequently asked to help promote local events happening across the city. Please scroll down to see a list of upcoming events you might find interesting.
And of course, a huge congratulations to Canada's Olympic athletes and medal winners. Their achievements are truly remarkable and we are all proud of their incredible success.
Regards
Karen Rea
Please note anything highlighted in this newsletter provides a link to more information |
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FIBRE from telMAX
I have received a number of calls from residents that have received a door hanger recently from telMAX which is a telecommunications company. telMAX recently signed a Municipal Access Agreement with the City. At this time, they are in the design stage and need to identify where utilities are located on city-owned property. Therefore, you may see flags on your lawns or boulevards. This does not mean you have to change your telcom provider; it is another company offering similar services to Bell and Rogers, etc. |
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Love Your Tap!
The City of Markham is committed to providing you with safe and reliable drinking water! Through our advanced Quality Management System, we make sure that your tap water exceeds all provincial standards for safe drinking water.
Did you know? Markham tap water is tested over 7,000 times per year! Learn More About Water Testing
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City of Markham Website Interruptions
From Friday at 8 PM to Monday morning at 7:30 AM, the City of Markham’s website will be intermittently unavailable as we upgrade our system. This will allow us to create a better user experience, as well as, add future features and functions to the website.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. |
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Markham Vision Zero- Road Safety Plan
Please share your feedback by Friday, September 27.
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Alectra Customer Service Contact Information
This past summer Alectra has been doing utility infrastructure work in Ward 4. It there are any concerns regarding repairs please reach out to their Customer Outreach Department at 1.877.963.6900, Option 9. If you need additional help, please reach out to my office. |
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Scam Alert
It has come to our attention that some Markham residents have been receiving text messages regarding outstanding fines owed for parking tickets and penalty notices. This is fraud. Do not click on any links or provide payment this way. The city does not contact residents via text message asking for payments. |
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A note about Tree Preservation: By-law 2023-164 applies to all properties within the City of Markham for trees with a diameter of 20 cm (8 inches) or more, measuring at 1.37 metres (54 inches) from the ground. Learn More And Apply for a Tree Permit at www.markham.ca/trees |
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Dumping is Illegal
Dumping garbage is prohibited, including at community mailboxes. If caught, the fine can be up to $2000. This picture was taken in July when Savindi and I went to clean up this mailbox after a resident alerted us to its state. We all have a responsibility to keep our common public spaces clean. If you receive flyers in the mail, please take them home and put them in your recycling. |
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Online Collision Reporting
York Regional Police has expanded its online collision reporting service to include motorists involved in collisions across the entire region, effective immediately. |
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Before reporting a collision online: Motorists must determine if their collision is self-reportable by calling the non-emergency line at 1-866-876-5423 to speak to a call taker or by visiting yrp.ca/CollisionReport
Motorists must receive an incident number from a call taker at the non-emergency line
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Participating in Public Meetings
All public meetings are now hybrid and live streamed from the city website.
Residents can attend in person at the council chambers or you can attend virtually. Written submissions can be emailed to clerkspublic@markham.ca by 5pm the day before the meeting.
Residents who wish to speak on a topic can fill out an online request to speak form or email clerkspublic@markham.ca. If someone does not have access to email they can call the clerk's office at 905.479.7760 on the day of the meeting to make a deputation (speak).
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Aggressive driving continues to be a concern in the city, our own local ward and across the entire GTA. Moving violations are under the jurisdiction of York Regional Police (YRP) and reports can be filed through RoadWatch. For general concerns you can use the community concerns online reporting HERE. |
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Applefest
Applefest returns to Markham Museum! Join us on September 28th from 10-4 PM. It will be fun-filled day for all ages, with live performances, hands-on exhibits, food and more!
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Markham District Veterans Association 75th Anniversary Open House
The MDVA is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year and will be hosting an open house on October 5th from 12-4 PM at 7 Washington Street. We invite residents to join us, learn more about the MDVA and enjoy the opportunity to connect with our members and veterans.
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Join the Markham Village Music Festival for a special event observing Truth & Reconciliation and celebrate Indigenous cultures!
Welcome from Ojibwe Elder Shelley Charles
Energizing First Nations Drumming Circle
Live performances
Delicious Indigenous food tastings
Unique crafts and art
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In addition to food, 360kids is in need of new underwear and socks for the youth they support, ages 12 to 26 years old, as well as gently used winter clothing. If you are able to contribute any of these items, please contact me directly to arrange for either drop-off or pick-up.
Your support will make a meaningful difference to those in need. |
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DANCES AND DREAMS
Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Flato Markham Theatre
A suite drawn from Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty ballet opens the season; this music will likely be most familiar from the Walt Disney film of the same name whose score—including the famous “Once Upon a Dream” song—was adapted from Tchaikovsky’s ballet.
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Markham At The Movies October Screening
The second film of Markham At the Movies is Director Ava DuVernay's
Origin. The film brings to life the inspired story of Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson – her life, love and the creation of her seminal book
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents – based on her quest around the globe to discover where racial injustice comes from.
Tickets are $15 (cash) at the front entrance or online at www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca
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Visit YourVoiceMarkham.ca to learn about great projects our staff are working on! Consider joining the conversation by registering on the site or sign-up to follow specific projects that interest you. Share your ideas and opinions! |
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Markham Food Bank Needs our Help
The Markham Food Bank has seen an increase in the number of families using the food bank in these challenging times. For ways to help our community please visit
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If you have any municipal inquiry, please send an email to customerservice@markham.ca or call 905.477.5530. Our staff can investigate and address your concerns. |
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