Issues

COVID-19 News from the City

Dear Ward 5 residents and business owners, The City of Markham announced on Friday some financial relief measures for residents and businesses in the City. Unfortunately our resources, when compared with the Federal and Provincial governments are very limited, and mostly confined to how we collect property taxes. Here's what was announced: Benefits for Residents No late payment (penalty and interest) charges for residential property taxpayers from April 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020: Property owners enrolled in the Preauthorized Payment ... Read More

Michelle Gibbons2020-04-10T21:04:57-04:00March 31st, 2020|

COVID-19 – What Ward 5 Residents need to know

Dear Ward 5 Residents, Please be assured the City of Markham is doing its best to continue operating at full capacity, many staff are working from home but all are still serving residents and businesses at the same high standards. My assistant Michelle and I are available any time, we will respond to emails and phone messages quickly. Mayor Scarpitti briefs Council daily and releases media alerts as necessary. He together with our Executive Leadership Team and our Emergency Operations ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-03-26T13:35:11-04:00March 26th, 2020|

Swan Lake Park is home to over 90 species of birds and animals

News Review Media - February 25, 2020 The Friends of Swan Lake Park, a group of Markham residents committed to saving Swan Lake and Swan Lake Park, announced the official launch of its new website www.friendsofswanlakepark.ca and its first public meeting on March 9 to discuss the issues in the Park. Swan Lake Park is situated at 25 Swan Park Road in Markham, which is north of 16th Avenue, midway between Markham Road and 9th Line. The Park, situated at 25 Swan Park ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-02-26T14:01:30-05:00February 26th, 2020|

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

Michelle Gibbons2023-12-21T12:36:37-05:00November 13th, 2019|

Should Markham be raising foreign national flags at the Civic Centre?

Markham officials under fire over Chinese flag raising Hoisting of the flag sparks protest, call for end to practice and demand for public apology Oct 31, 2019 by Heidi Riedner, Markham Economist & Sun The hoisting of the flag of the People’s Republic of China in Markham has raised some serious questions. The city, its mayor and some of its councillors are under fire from some area residents who say a recent flag raising celebrating the 70th anniversary of ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2019-11-01T14:41:07-04:00November 1st, 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

Michelle Gibbons2019-09-25T11:37:17-04:00September 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

Michelle Gibbons2019-09-18T16:43:51-04:00September 18th, 2019|

Intensification in Markham – What’s going on?

A message from Councillor Andrew Keyes Dear Ward 5 Residents, Intensification is a hard issue for us, but it is the new reality. Like many of you, I have been in Markham for a long time and have seen the rapid changes and experience daily the growing traffic challenges. I too am frustrated but I would like to be upfront: Markham's population is expected to grow by close to 100,00 over the next 10 years, meaning there is ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-11-25T17:41:32-05:00July 16th, 2019|

Ward 5 Community Safety Meeting Re-cap

Community Safety evening with Councillor Keyes, Pastor Mavis, and YRP Officer Hinds On May 27th Ward 5 Councillor Andrew Keyes held a Community Safety Meeting at the Rhenish Church of Canada. Constable Brian Hinds of York Regional Police joined Councillor Keyes for a discussion about how residents can better protect themselves and their property. 40 residents from both Cornell and Greensborough attended. The event included a slide presentation from Constable Hinds, followed by a question and answer ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-12-17T20:38:52-05:00June 6th, 2019|

Updated: Community safety, break-ins, and vandalism

Over the last few months there have been a number of incidents of car break-ins, spray painted graffiti on private property, and more recently mail boxes being broken into in the Cornell community. The good news is that York Regional Police have made a number of arrests of individuals likely connected to some of these crimes, and they are continuing to investigate these incidents. In addition to the property damage and material costs associated with these incidents, residents are ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2025-09-26T19:25:11-04:00April 25th, 2019|