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CHARGES LAID IN CONNECTION WITH RESIDENTIAL BREAK-AND-ENTERS IN MARKHAM,

CHARGES LAID IN CONNECTION WITH RESIDENTIAL BREAK-AND-ENTERS IN MARKHAM, Officers with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a 16-year old in connection with two residential break and enters that occurred in the City of Markham On September 27, 2019, officers responded to a report of an attempted break and enter at a residence on Bur Oak Avenue in Markham. The suspect attempted to kick in the front door when the homeowner went to the door ... Read More

2019-12-02T10:45:40-05:00December 2nd, 2019|

Please beware of a new phone scam….

THIS IS HAPPENING IN MISSISSAUGA BUT SOME IN MARKHAM HAVE RECEIVED THESE TYPES OF CALL AS WELL- BEWARE MAJOR PHONE scam affecting Mississauga; residents warned not to call back by Jonah Shinuda on November 16, 2019 If you’ve recently been called by an unknown number that only rang once before hanging up, it’s likely you were targeted by an ongoing phone scam that’s affecting residents across the country. The goal of this scam is to make residents call the number back out of ... Read More

2019-11-18T12:14:39-05:00November 18th, 2019|

All you need to know about snow!

We are ready to help you at any time, please call the Ward5 office for any assistance (905) 475-4865. Brush up on some of the city's winter maintenance and snow removal regulations to help keep you moving, safe and ticket-free when the snow flies. Winter parking restrictions go into effect ** Nov. 15 until April 15** While vehicles may be parked on the odd-numbered side of city streets when snow clearing operations are not in effect — unless posted signs ... Read More

2023-12-21T12:36:37-05:00November 13th, 2019|

Be Aware YRP reports, two warm up car thefts

York Regional Police are investigating two warm-up car thefts from the morning of Oct. 23 in Markham and Vaughan. The first theft took place early in the morning at around 6:31 a.m. A white Hyundai Tucsan was stolen from the area of Linden Lea Street in Markham, Const. Andy Pattenden said. The second warn-up car theft took place at about 8:36 p.m. in the area of Vaughan on Degas Drive, Pattenden said, adding that a black Toyota 4 Runner was ... Read More

2019-10-24T08:23:55-04:00October 24th, 2019|

SIU warns of fraudulent calls

https://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/9656313-siu-warns-of-fraudulent-calls-from-its-toll-free-number/ SIU warns of fraudulent calls from its toll-free number Fraudsters telling people there is something wrong with their social insurance number, SIU said. NEWS 06:00 AM by Aileen Zangouei YorkRegion.com Ontario's Special Investigations Unit.   The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) is warning residents about its toll free number being used to make fraudulent calls by a group. The calls appear to be coming from 1-800-787-8529, and in some cases, the callers are telling people there's something wrong with their ... Read More

2019-10-23T11:27:43-04:00October 23rd, 2019|

Be part of Building Markham’s Future Together!

Help us build Markham’s future together by letting us know what’s important to you. We want to hear from Markham residents, business owners, workers, students and community stakeholders. Complete our 2020 – 2023 Strategic Plan survey by October 29, 2019, at 11:59 PM EDT, for your chance to WIN one of the following prizes: iPad (6th Generation, 32GB, Wi-Fi) Apple Watch (Series 3, 38mm, Space Gray Aluminum Black Sport (GPS)) Pair of Apple AirPods (with charging case) One-year fitness membership ... Read More

2019-09-25T11:37:17-04:00September 25th, 2019|

Pedestrian Safety throughout the Ward

Fall is upon us and the kids are back to school. The great weather we've been having means more of our kids are walking to and from school and playing outside in parks and laneways. Safety for students and other pedestrians is a concern for all of us, yet my office still receives numerous emails and phones calls from many Ward 5 schools and residents reporting dangerous driving, speeding, illegal u-turns and parking.  Crossing guards fear for themselves and the children as they make their ... Read More

2019-09-18T16:43:51-04:00September 18th, 2019|

Markham Tackles Textiles wins the Peter J. Marshall award

City of Markham: Markham Tackles Textiles wins the Peter J. Marshall award- THANK YOU RESIDENTS FOR RECYCLING YOUR TEXTILES! Markham is receiving the award for its textile recycling program. The initiative is aimed at reducing the number of textiles going to landfill and the unregulated “used clothing” bins. The recognition stems from the fact Canadian consumers produce 60 to 88 pounds (approximately 27 to 40 kilograms) of textile waste a year. Some 85 percent of that amount is thrown away. ... Read More

2019-08-21T10:29:24-04:00August 21st, 2019|