Andrew Keyes, Author at Councillor Andrew Keyes

Markham moves to GREY-LOCKDOWN Zone

Effective Monday, December 14th the Province placed York Region into the GREY-LOCKDOWN Zone under the Province's Keeping Ontario Safe and Open COVID-19 response framework. New restrictions will be in effect for a minimum of 28 days. Gathering limits for organized public events and social gatherings will be as follows: Indoor - 0 - limit interactions to those in your household Outdoor - 10 people maximum while keeping a safe distance Weddings, funerals, religious services: 10 people indoors or outdoors while keeping a safe ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-12-16T12:43:56-05:00December 16th, 2020|

Markham approves 0% property tax rate increase for 2021

MARKHAM, ON – December 10, 2020 – Markham Council approved the City’s 2021 Budget of $520.9M on December 9. The zero per cent property tax rate increase will help Markham property owners to better weather these uncertain and challenging times that the community continues to deal with during COVID-19. The budget preserves, and in some cases exceeds, current service levels, and continues investments in Council-approved priorities in a responsible manner as we remain prudent with our assets while we push forward ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-12-20T21:54:59-05:00December 10th, 2020|

CP Capital – Cornell Centre

Applicant: CP Capital Investments Limited Location: North side of Hwy 7 and east of new YRT bus terminal Proposal: CP Capital Investments Limited is proposing a draft plan of subdivision on the subject lands for development of a 3 hectare site, to include high-rise and mid-rise residential and mixed-use buildings, stacked townhomes and amenity space. Status: Draft Approved. Clearing Conditions Related Documents: MappIT - Application Attachments Related information ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2024-11-19T21:57:57-05:00November 25th, 2020|

Lindwide – South Cornell

Applicant: Lindwide Development (Cornell) Limited Location: South side of Hwy 7 and west side of Donald Cousen's Parkway Proposal: Lindwide Properties (Cornell) Limited is proposing a draft plan of subdivision on the subject lands contains approximately 961 residential units in low rise and high rise development forms. The draft plan of subdivision also includes employment uses, public parks, a public school site, natural heritage blocks (woodlands and wetlands) and open space blocks. Status: Draft Approved. Applicant ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2022-03-04T12:59:42-05:00November 25th, 2020|

City of Markham moves from ORANGE-RESTRICT to RED-CONTROL classification

The Government of Ontario has lowered the thresholds for each classification level in the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework as a result of the latest modelling showing that if new cases of COVID-19 continue to grow at its current rate, the province could register up to 6,500 new cases per day by mid-December. Within the next two weeks, the province will likely exceed its intensive care threshold of 150 beds under any potential scenario. On Monday, November 16 at ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-11-14T17:29:11-05:00November 14th, 2020|

Please Slow Down – Lawn Sign Request

Every day I hear from residents about drivers texting, speeding, and running through stop signs in our neighbourhoods. With playgrounds open, families out walking more, and school around the corner, we need to make an effort to drive with extra care and slow down. Police are out there enforcing road safety, but there are hundreds of streets in Ward 5 and they can't be everywhere at one time. Residents can help too, by marking down license plates if we see ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-12-19T14:27:56-05:00August 9th, 2020|

Cornell community outreach garden gives back

Have you seen the Blessed Frederick Oznam Community Outreach garden lately? It is gorgeous and twice so far, donations to families in the area have been made. Kale, swiss chard, zucchini, herbs and other delicious produce grown and cared for by Ward 5 residents for Ward 5 residents! What could be better. If you have not been by, please walk over to Bur Oak and White’s Hill, have a look at the incredible allotments, about 30 in total, growing ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-08-04T14:15:35-04:00August 4th, 2020|

“Do you know where your children are?”

When we were kids, the rule was "Be home before the street lights come on." Times have changed, but we all still have concerns about the safety of our kids and the well-being of our community. I've been contacted by a number of residents concerned about a group of youth, some in cars hanging out at some of the parks...possibly smoking pot then driving. That is a concern for sure. The youth are teenagers likely from Cornell area but ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-07-30T13:08:41-04:00July 30th, 2020|

Are you seeing more rats in your area?

Markham has rats as do most Cities and Towns in the GTA. Development displaces many creatures, as we know. Where do they go? We want to relocate raccoons because they get in our garbage. Squirrels break tree branches, ransack gardens and bird feeders. Recently we saw a bear walking through a subdivision, a moose in Unionville, and deer still hit by cars. Coyotes and foxes are killing rabbits but this is where they lived before we moved here. We ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-07-04T21:25:21-04:00July 4th, 2020|

Should wearing masks be made mandatory in public indoor places?

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti recently introduced a motion at York Region Council that would see the wearing of masks made mandatory in all public indoor places. This would include all shopping centres and retail locations, schools, daycare centres, libraries, community centres, and more. You can read more about the Mayor's motion here: York Region council considering law to make face masks mandatory In addition, much has been written on the subject of mandatory face masks, both for and against ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-06-29T21:40:58-04:00June 29th, 2020|

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