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Volunteers Needed for Markham-Milliken Children's Festival

Our Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival, presented by Tim Hortons, takes place on Saturday, September 7 from 10 AM to 6:30 PM outside of Aaniin Community Centre.

Learn more about this family-friendly event: markham.ca/ChildrensFestival. We’re looking for volunteers to assist in a variety of areas and positions including in our Play/Inflatables Zones, Information and Ticketing Booths, Arts and Crafts stations, and more!

Be part of the fun and volunteer with us! Apply by August 23 at markham.ca/Volunteering

Help shape Markham's Urban Forest by completing the Urban Forest Management Survey.

Did you know that the City of Markham’s urban forest encompasses approximately 20% of the City’s landscape? (Markham Forest Study 2022: technical report.)

Trees and green space play an essential role in our everyday lives. That is why the City is currently developing an urban forest management plan. This plan will help shape and create the future of Markham’s urban forest.

To help shape this plan, we are asking Markham residents to complete the urban forest management survey.

To read more about the urban forest management plan and complete the survey, visit markham.ca/Trees.

Learn about the Main Street Unionville Restoration

The City of Markham is excited to announce the start of the Main Street Unionville Restoration, a significant initiative aimed at preserving and enhancing the historic charm of Main Street Unionville.

The Main Street Unionville Restoration focuses on upgrading critical infrastructure and enhancing the streetscape to preserve its heritage character and support commercial activities. The restoration will focus on critical infrastructure improvements, including the upgrade of watermains and storm sewers, installation of new sidewalks, boulevards, road surfaces, and a street light system from Hwy 7 to Carlton Road, on Carlton Road and the east lane.

The restoration will be split into two phases, first on the east lane and Carlton Road which is scheduled to begin in August, with an anticipated completion date targeted for the end of 2024. The second phase of the project on Main Street will begin in Spring 2025 with a completion date targeted for the end of 2025.

Learn more: markham.ca/MainStreetUnionville

Share your ideas and opinions on road safety with us

Road safety is an important issue for Markham residents. The City of Markham is creating a plan to make our streets and communities safer and we want to hear from you.

Share your ideas, opinions and feedback on road safety with us. Visit markham.ca/VisionZero to learn more about our plan.

Important Notice - Beware of Fraudulent Texts and Scam Calls

Fraudulent Texts Regarding Fines Owed for Parking Tickets

It has come to our attention that some Markham residents have received text messages regarding outstanding fines owed for parking tickets and penalty notices. This is fraud. Do not click on any links or provide payment this way.

The City of Markham does not contact residents by text message for penalty notices or to request payment.

If you do receive such a text message, please share it with your cell phone carrier to report it.

If you have made a payment via link in the text, please contact your credit card company and/or financial institution to cancel the transaction immediately. Please remain vigilant and think before you click.

Markham’s Private Plumbing Rebate Program

Basement flooding can happen when you least expect it.

The City of Markham offers financial support for installing flood protection devices inside and outside of your home.

The City of Markham does not contact homeowners directly to request installation of flooding protection measures, as there is no mandatory compliance requirement, and participation in this program is voluntary.

Please exercise caution when answering your phone, as it may be a scam call.

Learn more: markham.ca/ResidentialFlooding and watch our video.
 

• August 28
  7:00 PM - 11:45 PM - Electronic Committee of Adjustment Meeting
   

Members of the public have the option to attend either remotely via Zoom or in-person in the Council Chamber at the Civic Centre. Learn how to participate in meetings, email a written submission or request to speak.

Committee of Adjustment mainpage has general info on how to participate in virtual meetings and COA Meeting Agendas, Minutes & Staff Reports page which would provide specific meeting date information and materials.

The Ontario Planning Act and Ontario Heritage Act mandate the posting of notices related to the respective Acts. As of July 1, 2024, any municipality without a local newspaper may publish Planning Act notices on their website. Heritage Act notices are permitted to be posted on the City website as of May 3, 2023.

Learn more about our Notices.

• August 25 to 31 - Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Week

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