Ward 5 News

Free compost for Markham residents

How to Register Online for Compost Giveaway To create an account in Markham’s new booking system visit Program Registration. On this site, you’ll find step-by-step instructions on how to create an account and access to the new system. Log into the system with your email and password Go to the Programs & Activities tab and select Special Events; Choose a pickup date and location. Spaces are limited and distributed on a first come, first serve basis; No payment required. ... Read More

2023-08-31T11:08:57-04:00August 31st, 2023|

Pickleball Courts at Cornell Community Park

The new Cornell Community Park is amazing. I love spending time there and I’m so happy to see so many residents locally and from afar, enjoying all the amenities. Balancing our indoor and outdoor sports facilities between public and private league play can be challenging. In fact, many community sports clubs need more time for their member’s needs, and Markham recreation staff work very hard with stakeholders to find an equitable balance, while ensuring that a high percentage of ... Read More

2023-07-20T22:21:08-04:00July 20th, 2023|

Cornell Community Park is Open

Another Jewell in our Community No doubt, many Ward 5 residents have already been to the brand new Cornell Community Park - and what a park it is! Though a long wait, longer than anticipated, we have one more wonderful park in Ward 5 with something for everyone. My assistant has been spending time with her toddler grandson at the playground and water play, which is phenomenal, and  I look forward to bringing my grandson. In addition to recreation ... Read More

2023-06-15T12:50:30-04:00June 15th, 2023|

Ward 5 Community Meeting Re-cap

One of the benefits of being a Ward Councillor is meeting so many residents, and hearing about the concerns and priorities. Thank you to all who were available to attend Tuesday’s community meeting.  I enjoyed seeing you all. Our great friends at Rhenish Church of Canada in Upper Cornell are always so gracious to open their doors to us.  As Pastor Mavis said, we both serve the Community. A great sentiment and so true. To kick off ... Read More

2023-10-10T17:02:02-04:00May 18th, 2023|

Ward 5 Community Meeting

Please join Andrew Keyes, Councillor Ward 5 together with York Regional Police for a Community Information Meeting. This will be a general information meeting that will include information related to: Community Safety Development Projects General Questions Date: Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm Location: Rhenish Church, 2667 Bur Oak Ave (at 16th Ave) Questions are welcome in advance, please feel free to email us what you would like to discuss: mgibbons@markham.ca. We look forward ... Read More

2023-05-18T16:18:09-04:00May 12th, 2023|

6910-6950 Highway 7 – Juniper

Applicant: Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc Location: 6910-6950 Highway 7 Proposal: Application Types: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan The applicant submitted applications to accommodate eleven 4-28 storey buildings containing 2,229 units and approximately 36,100m2 of retail, office and hotel spaces. The proposal also includes a portion of a public park, the future extension of three public roads (Rustle Woods Avenue, Stoney Stanton Road, and Arthur Bonner Avenue), and a portion of a new public ... Read More

2024-11-19T21:51:23-05:00May 8th, 2023|

9331-9399 Markham Road – Trinity Point

Applicant: Trinity Point Location: 9331-9399 Markham Road Proposal: Application Types: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Proposal: The proposed development is comprised of two 37 and 42 storey residential towers on top of a 5-7 storey podium containing a total of 933 units and approximately 1,049 m2 (11,291 ft2) of ground floor retail space. The proposal also includes the future extension of Edward Jeffery Avenue and Anderson Avenue.  Parking will be provided in a three level ... Read More

2024-09-25T13:40:25-04:00May 5th, 2023|

9999 Markham Road and Major Mackenzie

Applicant: Le Banc Developments Location: 9999 Markham Road Proposal: Phase 1A Proposal: The proposed development is comprised of 105 townhouses and 12 stacked townhouses. The proposal also includes one 0.41 ha (1.01 ac) public park and two new public roads connecting to Markham Road and Major Mackenzie Drive. Status- Site plan has been endorsed.  Site plan approval cannot be issued until the landowner has  registered the related subdivision for all of the lands. Phase 1C Proposal: ... Read More

2024-11-19T20:58:45-05:00May 5th, 2023|

Free mulch for Markham residents

The City of Markham is once again offering Free mulch to Markham residents beginning May 8. Wood chip pick-up is self-serve, so please bring your own shovel and container. If the wood chip mulch pile is empty or low, please email Contact@markham.ca with the parking lot location and our team will have a fresh load delivered. Complimentary wood chip mulch is for residential use only. Businesses seeking a large supply of mulch should contact a local landscape supply store. Pick-up locations: Armadale Community Centre —  2401 Denison Street Bayview ... Read More

2023-05-18T16:17:29-04:00May 5th, 2023|

Meadow Park Investments (BT) Inc., 77 Anderson Avenue

Applicant: Meadow Park Investments (BT) Inc. 77 Anderson Avenue Proposal: A change is proposed for 77 Anderson Ave. The City of Markham received a complete Official Plan Amendment Application and a Zoning Bylaw Amendment submitted by Meadow Park Investments (BT) Inc. (Joran Weiner) c/o Humphries Planning Group Inc. (Nicole Cappadocia). You are receiving this notice because you live within 200 metres of the property and are being invited to participate in the review process. Property Description ... Read More

2024-11-19T20:33:52-05:00May 4th, 2023|