News – Page 17 – Councillor Andrew Keyes

February is Heart month!

February is Heart Month, which provides an opportunity to focus on the steps we can take to improve our heart health. We can reduce our risk of heart disease by making healthy lifestyle choices. Approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults live with diagnosed heart disease, which is the second leading cause of death in Canada. In 2018, Markham Fire & Emergency Services was dispatched to almost 4000 medical emergencies, many of those related to cardiac health. Public access defibrillators are now ... Read More

Michelle Gibbons2019-04-11T16:30:02-04:00February 8th, 2019|

City of Markham Spring Recreation Programs Registration

Spring into Fun with City Programs! Rekindle a passion or try something new. Choose from 2,500+ programs and workshops offered by the City of Markham this spring. We have something for everyone. Registration Starting Dates: February 12 - General Programs & Fitness Classes February 26 - Swimming Lessons View City of Markham Program Guide Register Using EZ Reg

Andrew Keyes2019-04-11T16:30:30-04:00February 7th, 2019|

Win a Free Week of Summer Camp! Register between Feb 5-28 to win!

Win a FREE Week of Summer Camp! The City of Markham offers over 150 different fun, educational, creative and active camps for kids of all ages and abilities. Register for summer camp between February 5 and 28 to be entered in a draw. For every summer camp you register for, you will receive one contest entry. Ten lucky winners will be randomly selected! Restrictions apply. Learn more at markham.ca/summercamps

Michelle Gibbons2019-04-11T16:30:47-04:00February 4th, 2019|

Markham council priorities: transit, seniors issues, housing take the lead

Councillors, mayor tell you their plans for this council term Tim Kelly, Markham Economist MARKHAM, ON – January 3, 2019 — Markham's 13 elected municipal politicians have a wide range of top priorities for this coming term of municipal council, but there are some fairly common themes when you start to dig deeper. Top of mind for several councillors was transit and transportation issues, specifically gridlock and improving transit links throughout the city. A few of the councillors also ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2019-04-12T17:43:14-04:00January 3rd, 2019|

Happy New Year! 2019 will bring some new laws in Ontario

New Laws in Ontario The New Year in Ontario means new laws and regulations. The provincial government has made a host of changes to everything from energy, to wages for workers and political fundraising. Stiffer fines and long-term consequences are coming for distracted drivers in Ontario in 2019. Driverscaught, talking, texting, dialing or emailing on a handheld device will be fined up to $1,000 — more than double the current fine. Additional penalties include a three-day licence suspension and three demerit points. Check out some of the new laws and ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2019-04-11T16:31:07-04:00January 1st, 2019|

Markham Mayor Appoints Committee Chairs for 2018-2022 Term of Council

MARKHAM, ON – December 17, 2018 — During a Council Meeting last week, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti appointed Committee Chairs for the 2018-2022 term of Council. Don Hamilton was appointed Deputy Mayor. “I am proud of the strong leadership my colleagues will bring to these key positions at the City of Markham,” says Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “I am proud of this team and I know they will continue to champion and invest in key projects and initiatives while ensuring ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2019-04-11T16:31:25-04:00December 17th, 2018|

Keyes Comments on Cannabis Retail

Before we pass this Proclamation today I would like to say a few words on this issue. In general, I feel this council has been forced to act quickly regarding this matter. One of my main concerns about the federal legislation is that it has not given either the provinces or local municipalities enough time to deal with both the implementation and the public consultation aspects of introducing cannabis legalisation. I’m also critical of the provincial legislation that is forcing ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2019-04-11T16:31:47-04:00December 12th, 2018|

Cannabis Retail in Markham?

Recreational cannabis was legalized by the Federal Government on October 17, 2018. In Ontario, we have new laws that tell us how, where and who can buy and have cannabis:See: Ontario Cannabis Legislation Regulations for private retails sales are currently being drafted by Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General; these regulations are anticipated to be in place for April 1, 2019. The Ontario government is also moving forward with a tightly regulated private retail model for cannabis that will ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2019-04-12T17:42:24-04:00December 3rd, 2018|

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