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Smoke alarm awareness campaign. March 10 -March 31, 2019 enter to win, please find contest rules for Smoke alarm awareness campaign at link below.  Drop off your old smoke alarm by Sunday March 31 at any Fire Station in Markham for your chance to enter the contest, we will also take them at the Earth Hour event on Saturday March 30th 7:15pm-8:30pm Cornell Community Centre- check the expiry date- push the button- change the batteries!  Be safe! https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/neighbourhood-services/fire/smoke-alarm-contest/replace-old-smoke-alarm-and-win

Feb 27, 2019 Environment Canada has issued a Snowfall Warning inclusive of Markham as follow: Snowfall warning in effect for: Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham Significant snowfall of near 15 cm today. Snow will continue through the day before ending this evening. The heaviest snow is most likely to fall this afternoon, resulting in a significant impact on the commute home late in the day. Motorists should allow extra time to reach their destination. This snow event will be from yet another ... Read More

Based on information from Environment Canada, the City of Markham has issued a warning for a mix of snow, freezing rain, ice pellets and strong winds commencing the morning of Tuesday, February 12, which is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday, February 13 in the evening. The City of Markham encourages residents to avoid unnecessary travel. If you do have to travel anywhere, drive carefully and give yourself extra time to reach your destination.Snow fall is expected to begin ... Read More

February is Heart Month, which provides an opportunity to focus on the steps we can take to improve our heart health. We can reduce our risk of heart disease by making healthy lifestyle choices. Approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults live with diagnosed heart disease, which is the second leading cause of death in Canada. In 2018, Markham Fire & Emergency Services was dispatched to almost 4000 medical emergencies, many of those related to cardiac health. Public access defibrillators are now ... Read More

Win a FREE Week of Summer Camp! The City of Markham offers over 150 different fun, educational, creative and active camps for kids of all ages and abilities. Register for summer camp between February 5 and 28 to be entered in a draw. For every summer camp you register for, you will receive one contest entry. Ten lucky winners will be randomly selected! Restrictions apply. Learn more at markham.ca/summercamps