There is never an acceptable time to dump garbage in our beautiful parks, woods, boulevards but at this time, there is even more concern. Today we went and picked up bags of garbage dumped at one of our beautiful Ward 5 parks...please do not dump your garbage in the parks, along the boulevards, in our woods, this includes yard waste and dog waste, pick up after your dog and take your bags home or at least, place them in a ... Read More
PLEASE do not use playground equipment which includes, tennis courts, basketball courts/nets, fields, junglegyms, slides, games tables...we must stop the community spread, we can only do this together, thank you for your consideration
Dear Ward 5 residents and business owners, The City of Markham announced on Friday some financial relief measures for residents and businesses in the City. Unfortunately our resources, when compared with the Federal and Provincial governments are very limited, and mostly confined to how we collect property taxes. Here's what was announced: Benefits for Residents No late payment (penalty and interest) charges for residential property taxpayers from April 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020: Property owners enrolled in the Preauthorized Payment ... Read More
Markham Stouffville Hospital has launched a fundraising and PPE Drive campaign on social media. For more info, visit the website below: https://www.helpmsh.ca/ It is challenging times like now that shows the incredible spirit of our community. This website is the best way to support MSH and our frontline - it includes donations (money and in kind ie masks and other urgent personal protective equipment); as well a place for all of us to send words of appreciation / gratitude that ... Read More
Dear Ward 5 Residents, Please be assured the City of Markham is doing its best to continue operating at full capacity, many staff are working from home but all are still serving residents and businesses at the same high standards. My assistant Michelle and I are available any time, we will respond to emails and phone messages quickly. Mayor Scarpitti briefs Council daily and releases media alerts as necessary. He together with our Executive Leadership Team and our Emergency Operations ... Read More
Effective Friday, March 27, York Region’s Public Waste Depots are only accepting garbage and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at their respective sites, until further notice. At this time, all York Region public waste depots remain open during their regular service hours. Accepting HHW Only: East Gwillimbury Household Hazardous Waste Depot Markham Household Hazardous Waste Depot Accepting Garbage and HHW Only: Elgin Mills Community Environmental Centre Georgina Transfer Station (only accepts HHW on Tuesdays and Saturdays) McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre These updates will be ... Read More
During this challenging time, the health and safety of the Markham community continues to be our number one priority. Social distancing applies to City playgrounds too. Our parks are open. Be sure to avoid high-touch surfaces at playgrounds. It is critical that we apply social distancing in all walks of life to #FlattenTheCurve of #COVID19. Information & updates: www.markham.ca/covid19
We are in this together...thank you to our friends at Caremongering Cornell/Markham Community Response to COVID-19 https://www.facebook.com/groups/242151490149868/ CareMongering-Cornell/Markham: Community Response to COVID-19
UPDATE: The Markham Civic Centre, 8100 Warden Avenue and 555 Miller Avenue will be closed to the public until April 5, 2020 due to the growing concerns around #COVID19, and out of an abundance of caution. Find out more about cancellations & closures: markham.ca/covid19 With growing concerns around #COVID19, and out of an abundance of caution, all community centres, libraries, Varley Art Gallery, Flato #Markham Theatre and Markham Museum will be closed until April 5, 2020. All programs and drop-ins ... Read More
We are all in this together! Now more than ever, we must look out for one another and consider the growing need. Please drop off donations at @MarkhamFire stations and at @LongosMarkets, @nofrillsCA, @WholeFoods and FreshCo stores in #Markham. #MarkhamCares #COVID19