Issues

Markham 2025 Budget Tabled by Mayor

On Monday Oct 28th during a Special Council meeting, Mayor Frank Scarpitti presented and tabled the $674.7 million Markham Milestone 2025 Budget. How is this broken down? A $296.2 million operating budget, which is primarily funded through property tax and supports general day to day operations and services. A capital budget of $178.9 million; a waterworks budget of $154.2 million; a planning & urban design budget of $17. million; an engineering budget of $12.6 million and a building ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2024-11-02T16:03:59-04:00November 2nd, 2024|

Ward 5 Winter 2024 Newsletter

The Winter 2024 edition of the Ward 5 Markham printed newsletter was distributed to Ward 5 residents last week. If you haven't had a chance to read the paper copy you can view a PDF of the newsletter here. Ward 5 Winter 2024 Newsletter Outside PDF Ward 5 Winter 2024 Newsletter Inside PDF

Andrew Keyes2024-02-03T15:00:46-05:00February 3rd, 2024|

Winter in Canada usually means “snow”

I recently met with Senior Operations staff to discuss the concerns we've been hearing over the last few winters - especially in the Cornell area. Last winter we did receive more snow than usual, which contributed to a few of the issues, and we experienced back to back snow falls with 35 cm – 50 cm, which is not common and difficult to manage. These conditions are amplified when applied to our many lane-based neighbourhoods. Laneways pose unique challenges related to ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2023-12-22T11:39:58-05:00December 21st, 2023|

Ward 5 Community Meeting Re-cap

One of the benefits of being a Ward Councillor is meeting so many residents, and hearing about the concerns and priorities. Thank you to all who were available to attend Tuesday’s community meeting. I enjoyed seeing you all. Our great friends at Rhenish Church of Canada in Upper Cornell are always so gracious to open their doors to us. As Pastor Mavis said, we both serve the Community. A great sentiment and so true. To kick off ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2023-10-10T17:02:02-04:00May 18th, 2023|

Markham 2023 Budget Consultation is Underway

The City of Markham has begun the Committee work and public consultation phase of preparing the 2023 Annual Budget. This phase would normally begin earlier, in late September, however due to the Municipal Election in October this phase is deferred until after the new Council is in place. If you're not familiar with what the Markham budget is, or how it is prepared, below is an informative video that explains bot the process and some of the major components. ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2024-11-02T15:37:47-04:00February 4th, 2023|

Markham’s Compost Giveaway is Back!

Compost Giveaway 2022 Residents can register for two free bags of garden-friendly compost made from last year’s collected leaf and yard material. Compost comes in 14kg bags and is limited to two bags per household, while supplies last. When picking up your compost, please note that staff are unable to assist with loading the bags in your car. As each bag is 14kg, it is advised to bring help with you if that is too heavy. The City assumes no ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2022-09-05T10:11:29-04:00September 5th, 2022|

Now Open >> Cornell Bus Terminal in Markham

Transit connections are being transformed in the City of Markham—beginning Sunday, September 4, 2022, riders will be able to board YRT local and Viva buses at the new Cornell Bus Terminal—located northeast of Highway 7 and Ninth Line. To prepare for the terminal's opening, YRT is conducting driver training over the next few weeks. What you need to know about the new Cornell Bus Terminal: There are 11 bus bays, primarily servicing YRT and Viva bus routes and transit customers. ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2023-05-05T10:41:03-04:00August 19th, 2022|

By-Law and Regulatory Services Summer 2022 Newsletter

By-Law And Regulatory Services Markham's Municipal Law Enforcement Officers provide enforcement services for all the City's Regulatory and Licensing By-laws. Additionally, this division is also responsible for enforcement of parking infractions. By-Law Contact Information Follow Markham By-law on Twitter @MarkhamBylaw (Please note that this account is not monitored 24/7) For service requests, call 905.477.5530, e-mail contact@markham.ca or visit www.markham.ca You can view a PDF of the Summer 2022 newsletter here: By-Law and Regulatory Services Summer ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2022-07-20T12:40:47-04:00July 20th, 2022|

Support Friends of Swan Lake Park – Saturday, June 18th

Councillor Andrew Keyes has been working closely with the Friends of Swan Lake Park (FOSLP) for over three years now, primarily on water quality issues but also on general park improvements that includes pathway upgrades, accessibility, parking, and shoreline restoration. On Saturday, June 18th, 2022 the public is invited to come out and visit Swan Lake Park. You'll have an opportunity to meet some of the FOSLP volunteers and some of your neighbours, and see some of the progress ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2022-06-13T10:05:48-04:00June 13th, 2022|

Fireworks Safety in Markham

Fireworks, a class of low explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. The most common use of fireworks are fun spectacular displays in the sky on special occasions. Many cultures celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, weddings with Fireworks. Victoria Day and Canada Day are the two events most municipalities across Canada celebrate without a special permit required. Like many municipalities, the City of Markham permits fireworks on the day proceeding Victoria Day and the Holiday Monday and the day preceeding Canada Day ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2022-06-01T20:43:05-04:00June 1st, 2022|