News – Page 10 – Councillor Andrew Keyes

Markham residents tackle ‘disconnect’ working in coronavirus world

#stayathome – Loss of human 'touch' greatest impact of working from home during COVID-19 crisis Heidi Riedner, Markham Economist & Sun - February 25, 2020 It hasn’t exactly been business as usual during stay-at-home measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The challenge of staying connected has meant a shift in day-to-day operations for those still working. Markham Stouffville Hospital President and CEO Jo-anne Marr, for example, tweeted that communication is key during the fight against COVID-19. “We’re holding ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-04-16T11:31:29-04:00April 16th, 2020|

UPDATE – 9th Line Road Improvements

Update: 9th Line construction was delayed, and is now scheduled for completion this summer - 2020. This fall will see road construction on 9th Line south of 16th Avenue. York Region is finally implementing left turn lanes on 9th Line at Tiers Gate/White’s Hill Avenue and at Fincham Avenue. This should have been done when the road was originally widened, but at least it's getting done. The construction is scheduled to take place from September to Summer of 2020. ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2020-04-18T14:02:31-04:00April 15th, 2020|

Mayor Frank Scarpitti Online Town Hall Meeting

Join Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health, York Region to answer your COVID-19 questions, along with Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Markham. Let’s talk and share some insights. Get the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic and learn about Markham’s response. Date: Tuesday, April 14th Time: 7:00pm Place: Online Via Zoom The Town Hall event has passed, by you can view it at this link: YouTube - https://youtu.be/PDM25L8yrhs

Andrew Keyes2020-04-16T18:17:14-04:00April 14th, 2020|

Yard waste collection – Updated schedule

Yard waste collection has been reinstated in Markham and will start on April 21. Refer to the updated online 2020 Collection Schedule for your start date. Please keep your yard waste and bags dry until then. Please note Bloomington Compost Depot is open for drop-offs: Monday through Saturday 7am-6pm 1351 Bloomington Rd Richmond Hill, ON Call 1 866-887-6457 for more information Our focus during this public health emergency has been on delivering essential services like blue bin, green bin and waste collection.

Andrew Keyes2020-04-10T21:02:33-04:00April 10th, 2020|

PLEASE STOP Dumping … Important Information

There is never an acceptable time to dump garbage in our beautiful parks, woods, boulevards but at this time, there is even more concern. Today we went and picked up bags of garbage dumped at one of our beautiful Ward 5 parks...please do not dump your garbage in the parks, along the boulevards, in our woods, this includes yard waste and dog waste, pick up after your dog and take your bags home or at least, place them in a ... Read More

Michelle Gibbons2020-04-06T12:09:34-04:00April 1st, 2020|

Parks are Closed for Your Children’s Safety

PLEASE do not use playground equipment which includes, tennis courts, basketball courts/nets, fields, junglegyms, slides, games tables...we must stop the community spread, we can only do this together, thank you for your consideration

Michelle Gibbons2020-04-01T19:37:45-04:00April 1st, 2020|

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|

Markham Stouffville Hospital PPE drive

Markham Stouffville Hospital has launched a fundraising and PPE Drive campaign on social media. For more info, visit the website below: https://www.helpmsh.ca/ It is challenging times like now that shows the incredible spirit of our community. This website is the best way to support MSH and our frontline - it includes donations (money and in kind ie masks and other urgent personal protective equipment); as well a place for all of us to send words of appreciation / gratitude that ... Read More

Michelle Gibbons2020-03-27T08:00:16-04:00March 27th, 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|

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|

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