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
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
Be Aware YRP reports, two warm up car thefts
York Regional Police are investigating two warm-up car thefts from the morning of Oct. 23 in Markham and Vaughan. The first theft took place early in the morning at around 6:31 a.m. A white Hyundai Tucsan was stolen from the area of Linden Lea Street in Markham, Const. Andy Pattenden said. The second warn-up car theft took place at about 8:36 p.m. in the area of Vaughan on Degas Drive, Pattenden said, adding that a black Toyota 4 Runner was ... Read More
SIU warns of fraudulent calls
https://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/9656313-siu-warns-of-fraudulent-calls-from-its-toll-free-number/ SIU warns of fraudulent calls from its toll-free number Fraudsters telling people there is something wrong with their social insurance number, SIU said. NEWS 06:00 AM by Aileen Zangouei YorkRegion.com Ontario's Special Investigations Unit. The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) is warning residents about its toll free number being used to make fraudulent calls by a group. The calls appear to be coming from 1-800-787-8529, and in some cases, the callers are telling people there's something wrong with their ... Read More
Cornell Community Park Construction Notice
We’re very pleased to announce that construction of the new Cornell Community Park will begin shortly. This construction activity will begin with the removal of fill from the Park site, scheduled to begin in mid-October 2019. Removal of the fill is anticipated to take a minimum 4 weeks to complete. The route will be from 2 entry/exit locations located on William Forester Road and Riverlands Ave, then south on William Forester Road to Hwy 7. Hours of Operation: Monday to ... Read More
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
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
Mayor’s Senior Hall of Fame- nominate someone today
Do you know an exceptional senior volunteer? It's not too late to nominate them! Visit: https://bit.ly/2TStf9H for more information, or call 905.477.5530. The awards ceremony and CHATS flag raising will take place on Thursday, October 3 here at the Civic Centre.
Markham Tackles Textiles wins the Peter J. Marshall award
City of Markham: Markham Tackles Textiles wins the Peter J. Marshall award- THANK YOU RESIDENTS FOR RECYCLING YOUR TEXTILES! Markham is receiving the award for its textile recycling program. The initiative is aimed at reducing the number of textiles going to landfill and the unregulated “used clothing” bins. The recognition stems from the fact Canadian consumers produce 60 to 88 pounds (approximately 27 to 40 kilograms) of textile waste a year. Some 85 percent of that amount is thrown away. ... Read More