Ward 5 News

Markham Village Music Festival, since 1978 Join Us!

The Festival will be holding their 42nd edition on Main Street on Friday evening, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 all day and evening. Once again, there will be four stages of entertainment, craft & food vendors, farmers market and much more! Morgan Park will be bringing back the Carnival Rides on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday all day and evening. The Petting Zoo will be back on Saturday and the Kids Entertainment stage will be going on Friday evening and Saturday. Family fun for ... Read More

2019-06-05T15:41:49-04:00June 4th, 2019|

The Varley Gallery offers Markham residents two scholarship/bursary programs

The Varley Gallery offers Markham residents two scholarship/bursary programs. For more info and for applications go to: www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/varley-art-gallery/educational-programs Two scholarships/bursaries available at Markham’s Varley Art Gallery: William J. Withrow School Visits Bursary program The Varley Art Gallery has been inspiring visitors for 21 years. Numerous elementary and high school students have come to experience art and education through the programs run by the Varley Art Gallery's education department. This coming school year, we are pleased to announce that through the ... Read More

2019-05-28T14:36:38-04:00May 28th, 2019|

Reclaiming Joy with Erin Davis, 2 shows June 4th, Flato Markham Theatre

Event proceeds will support the social, psychological, spiritual and emotional care needs of Markham Stouffville Hospital patients and families who are wading their way through grief and loss. Shows at 2:00pm and 7:00pm to buy tickets or obtain more information https://bit.ly/2ECfju0   Tickets $50 - includes a copy of Mourning Has Broken When Erin Davis, one of Canada's most beloved radio personalities, lost her daughter Lauren tragically and unexpectedly - Erin and her husband Rob started the long journey through ... Read More

2019-05-28T14:26:47-04:00May 28th, 2019|

Community Safety Meeting Ward 5 Join Us! Monday May 27, 7:00pm Dorcas Centre-Rhenish Church of Canada

In response to recent car and home break ins and vandalism in the Ward 5 community, Councillor Keyes will host a Community Safety evening with York Regional Police. Community Officers will be on hand to provide vital information to keep your home, property and family safe. Let us work together to keep Ward 5 safe! Monday, May 27th - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Location: Rhenish Community Church 2667 Bur Oak Ave    

2019-05-22T16:33:19-04:00May 22nd, 2019|

Celebrate Earth Day

APR 27, 2019 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM MARKHAM CELEBRATES EARTH DAY Cineplex Building 169 Enterprise Blvd. Free FacebookTwitterEmailLinkedInRedditShare Earth Day 2019 marks the 11th celebration of all things sustainable and green in Markham. The City has been a leader in municipal sustainability for over a decade and we take pride in partnering with our communities, businesses and residents to improve our footprint here on Planet Earth! This interactive event offers our students and residents an opportunity to show off ... Read More

2019-04-26T14:50:12-04:00April 26th, 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

2019-04-29T18:31:57-04:00April 25th, 2019|

Rain Barrel sales in support of Bill Hogarth SS Eco Club

Please join Councillor Keyes in support The Bill Hogarth Secondary School ECO Team. The students are looking to fund raise  for future environmental sustainable projects that can be done in their school and around the community.  They have partnered up with a company called RainBarrels.ca that makes and sells rain barrels. For every rain barrel that is sold ($55) they keep $10, but to qualify for this event we need to have at least 50 rain barrels sold and ordered and the deadline is Thursday April ... Read More

2019-04-17T10:59:22-04:00April 17th, 2019|