News – Councillor Andrew Keyes

A reminder about winter snow clearing policies

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 Keyes2024-10-21T13:01:56-04:00November 30th, 2024|

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|

Illegal dumping at Markham’s Rouge National Urban Park hits record high

Parks Canada has recorded nearly 1,500 incidents of illegal dumping in Rouge National Urban Park since 2020. By Scarlett Liu Markham Economist Sun Monday, October 21, 2024 With illegal dumping continuing to rise within Rouge National Urban Park in Markham, the need to protect this cherished natural space has become more urgent than ever. According to Parks Canada, nearly 1,500 incidents of illegal dumping have been reported in the park since 2020, with numbers hitting record highs over the past year. ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2024-10-21T13:19:26-04:00October 21st, 2024|

Free compost for Markham residents

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 responsibility for any ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2024-08-09T13:48:45-04:00April 15th, 2024|

Public input – Off-Leash Dog Area Policy

We'd like to hear from you! Please share your thoughts! The City of Markham residents love dogs and want places for them to run off leash safely. The City of Markham must offer a fine balance between residents with and without dogs being mindful that some residents are not comfortable with dogs and no matter what, dogs can be unpredictable. Recently in the news, we have heard about off leash dog attacks in some GTA parks. Dogs are not ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2024-04-04T13:40:12-04:00April 4th, 2024|

Introducing Matthew Lucic

Hello everyone and welcome to my page! My name is Matthew Lucic and I am a first-year undergraduate Cities, Regions, and Planning student at York University with aspirations to pursue a career in planning upon graduation. With industry-related experience working as a student planner for local municipalities, as well as being enrolled in a planning-focused program, I have developed the necessary skills and knowledge needed to effectively analyze and communicate the dynamic intersections of urban planning with the public. In ... Read More

Matthew2024-03-20T13:17:47-04:00March 20th, 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|

Community Information Meeting – Green City Cornell

UPDATE: Thank you to the many residents that attended the information meeting. A PDF of the presentation made by the applicant can be viewed at this link: https://ward5markham.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CPM-Presentation-Green-City-Cornell.pdf Dear Cornell Residents, I cordially invite you to attend a Community Meeting on Wednesday October 25, 2023. I will be hosting an in person Community meeting at the Cornell Community Centre in the Older Adults meeting room on the main floor, (just past the pool) at 7pm regarding an upcoming Cornell Development ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2023-10-29T18:00:00-04:00October 16th, 2023|

Green City Cornell – Bur Oak and Church

Applicant: Green City Cornell Location: Bur Oak Ave and Church St Proposal: An ePLAN submission for a Major Official Plan and a Major Zoning Amendment has been received from Green City Development Group Inc.(Michael Walker) for Bur Oak Avenue. The subject lands are located south of Church Street and west of Cornell Centre Boulevard. The applicant is proposing to redevelop the lands with a multi-phase mixed use development consisting of approximately 1,066 dwelling units and approximately ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2024-11-19T21:43:36-05:00October 10th, 2023|

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