News – Page 3 – Councillor Andrew Keyes

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

Andrew Keyes2024-11-19T20:58:45-05:00May 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

Andrew Keyes2023-05-18T16:17:29-04:00May 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

Andrew Keyes2025-03-10T17:52:38-04:00May 4th, 2023|

JD Elm Cornell Lands – Hwy 7 and Bur Oak Ave

Applicant: JD ELM Cornell Lands Location: Hwy 7 and Bur Oak Ave Proposal: An ePLAN submission for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision has been received from JD Elm Cornell Lands Limited (Elliot Steiner) c/o Bousfields Inc. (Kate Cooper) for 7 Highway East (CON 9 PT LOTS 11 AND 12 RP 65R30990 PARTS 1 TO 3). The applicant is proposing to develop the subject site (4.49 hectares) for a large-scale, ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2024-11-19T21:46:55-05:00March 7th, 2023|

Markham 2023 Budget Consultation is Underway

The City of Markham has begun the Committee work and public consultation phase of preparing the 2023 Annual Budget. This phase would normally begin earlier, in late September, however due to the Municipal Election in October this phase is deferred until after the new Council is in place. If you're not familiar with what the Markham budget is, or how it is prepared, below is an informative video that explains bot the process and some of the major components. ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2024-11-02T15:37:47-04:00February 4th, 2023|

Markham’s Compost Giveaway is Back!

Compost Giveaway 2022 Residents can register for two free bags of garden-friendly compost made from last year’s collected leaf and yard material. Compost comes in 14kg bags and is limited to two bags per household, while supplies last. When picking up your compost, please note that staff are unable to assist with loading the bags in your car. As each bag is 14kg, it is advised to bring help with you if that is too heavy. The City assumes no ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2022-09-05T10:11:29-04:00September 5th, 2022|

Now Open >> Cornell Bus Terminal in Markham

Transit connections are being transformed in the City of Markham—beginning Sunday, September 4, 2022, riders will be able to board YRT local and Viva buses at the new Cornell Bus Terminal—located northeast of Highway 7 and Ninth Line. To prepare for the terminal's opening, YRT is conducting driver training over the next few weeks. What you need to know about the new Cornell Bus Terminal: There are 11 bus bays, primarily servicing YRT and Viva bus routes and transit customers. ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2023-05-05T10:41:03-04:00August 19th, 2022|

Update: Cornell Community Centre Fitness & Park

As Councillor of Ward 5, I am as disappointed as the residents with the delay in reopening of the Cornell Community Centre Fitness Centre and the opening of the new large Community Park. COVID delays aside, there have been a number of challenges which have caused the extra delay. Staffing challenges at the Fitness Centre was unforeseen, after a number of recruitment and advertising campaigns, hiring qualified staff has been very difficult. Senior staff are making some changes to ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2022-08-19T11:17:55-04:00August 19th, 2022|

By-Law and Regulatory Services Summer 2022 Newsletter

By-Law And Regulatory Services Markham's Municipal Law Enforcement Officers provide enforcement services for all the City's Regulatory and Licensing By-laws. Additionally, this division is also responsible for enforcement of parking infractions. By-Law Contact Information Follow Markham By-law on Twitter @MarkhamBylaw (Please note that this account is not monitored 24/7) For service requests, call 905.477.5530, e-mail contact@markham.ca or visit www.markham.ca You can view a PDF of the Summer 2022 newsletter here: By-Law and Regulatory Services Summer ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2022-07-20T12:40:47-04:00July 20th, 2022|

Support Friends of Swan Lake Park – Saturday, June 18th

Councillor Andrew Keyes has been working closely with the Friends of Swan Lake Park (FOSLP) for over three years now, primarily on water quality issues but also on general park improvements that includes pathway upgrades, accessibility, parking, and shoreline restoration. On Saturday, June 18th, 2022 the public is invited to come out and visit Swan Lake Park. You'll have an opportunity to meet some of the FOSLP volunteers and some of your neighbours, and see some of the progress ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2022-06-13T10:05:48-04:00June 13th, 2022|

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