News – Page 10 – Councillor Andrew Keyes

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|

York Region’s Public Waste Depots updated information

Effective Friday, March 27, York Region’s Public Waste Depots are only accepting garbage and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at their respective sites, until further notice. At this time, all York Region public waste depots remain open during their regular service hours. Accepting HHW Only: East Gwillimbury Household Hazardous Waste Depot Markham Household Hazardous Waste Depot Accepting Garbage and HHW Only: Elgin Mills Community Environmental Centre Georgina Transfer Station (only accepts HHW on Tuesdays and Saturdays) McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre These updates will be ... Read More

Michelle Gibbons2020-03-26T12:50:44-04:00March 25th, 2020|

Playgrounds, your children’s safety and COVID-19

During this challenging time, the health and safety of the Markham community continues to be our number one priority. Social distancing applies to City playgrounds too. Our parks are open. Be sure to avoid high-touch surfaces at playgrounds. It is critical that we apply social distancing in all walks of life to #FlattenTheCurve of #COVID19. Information & updates: www.markham.ca/covid19

Michelle Gibbons2020-03-21T18:28:07-04:00March 21st, 2020|

WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER, THANK YOU CAREMONGERING

We are in this together...thank you to our friends at Caremongering Cornell/Markham Community Response to COVID-19 https://www.facebook.com/groups/242151490149868/ CareMongering-Cornell/Markham: Community Response to COVID-19

Michelle Gibbons2020-03-17T12:11:49-04:00March 17th, 2020|

City of Markham COVID – 19 information

UPDATE: The Markham Civic Centre, 8100 Warden Avenue and 555 Miller Avenue will be closed to the public until April 5, 2020 due to the growing concerns around #COVID19, and out of an abundance of caution. Find out more about cancellations & closures: markham.ca/covid19 With growing concerns around #COVID19, and out of an abundance of caution, all community centres, libraries, Varley Art Gallery, Flato #Markham Theatre and Markham Museum will be closed until April 5, 2020. All programs and drop-ins ... Read More

Michelle Gibbons2020-03-17T12:38:56-04:00March 17th, 2020|

Markham Cares Food Drive…one for all and all of one

We are all in this together! Now more than ever, we must look out for one another and consider the growing need. Please drop off donations at @MarkhamFire stations and at @LongosMarkets, @nofrillsCA, @WholeFoods and FreshCo stores in #Markham. #MarkhamCares #COVID19

Michelle Gibbons2020-03-17T09:44:44-04:00March 17th, 2020|

COVID-19 INFORMATION & UPDATES

We are here to help - let us know if you need anything. Keep safe and healthy, Andrew Keyes, Councillor Ward 5 akeyes@markham.ca and Michelle Gibbons Assistant 905-475-4865, mgibbons@markham.ca https://www.markham.ca/…/covid-19-i…/01-covid-19-information COVID-19 INFORMATION & UPDATES Break the Chain of Transmission During this challenging time, the health and safety of our employees and the Markham community is our number one priority. The City of Markham’s COVID-19 Team is working closely with our Public Health officials at the regional, provincial and national levels ... Read More

Michelle Gibbons2020-03-17T09:43:42-04:00March 17th, 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|

Recycling Depot – Spring Hours March 2, 2020-Oct 2020

Markham Depot Unionville Depot Milliken Depot Thornhill Depot Monday 8:00am to 4:00pm 10:00am to 6:00pm Closed Closed Tuesday Closed 12:00pm to 8:00pm Closed 12:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday 8:00am to 4:00pm Closed Closed 8:00am to 4:00pm Thursday 12:00pm to 8:00pm 12:00pm to 8:00pm Closed 12:00pm to 8:00pm Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Closed Closed Closed Saturday 8:00am to 4:00pm 8:00am to 4:00pm 9:00am to 3:00pm 8:00am to 4:00pm Sunday Closed Closed Closed Closed

Michelle Gibbons2020-02-24T15:58:51-05:00February 24th, 2020|

Enter the draw for a free week of camp!

WIN A FREE WEEK OF SUMMER CAMP! Register between February 4 & 29 to be entered in the draw. For every summer camp you register for, you will receive 1 contest entry. Ten lucky winners will be announced in March! Restrictions apply. markham.ca/SummerCamps #MarkhamCamps

Michelle Gibbons2020-01-30T11:45:05-05:00January 30th, 2020|

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