Markham Now (September 12, 2024)

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Save some Money and Energy while Improving your Home Comfort

Want to save money and energy while improving your home comfort?

Between now and December, join one of our four upcoming virtual workshops. The City of Markham is offering free virtual Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO) workshops, in partnership with the City of Richmond Hill, City of Vaughan, Humber College, and Enbridge.

Learn about rebate programs, incentives, technology, and more. Register now: markham.ca/HomeEnergyRetrofit

Share your Ideas and Opinions on Road Safety with us

The bell's ringing, it's back to school time! Thousands of children are going back to school.

To ensure their safety, it is very important for drivers to follow the rules of the road – especially before and after school. If you are driving through a school zone, please slow down, be patient and obey the bus signals.

If you are dropping off your kids to school, please consider parking a block away and walk your kids to school the rest of the way.

For more Back To School driving tips, please visit markham.ca/BackToSchool

Andre De Grasse Celebration Parade

Mark your calendar!

On Sunday, Sept. 22, the City of Markham is holding a celebration parade in honour of seven-time Olympic medallist Andre De Grasse.

De Grasse became the most decorated Canadian male Olympian of all time when he won the gold medal in the Men’s 4 x 100M relay at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

Following his incredible performance, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti proclaimed Aug. 9th Andre De Grasse Day. Join us as we celebrate Andre and his amazing accomplishments!

Follow markham.ca/AndreDeGrasseParade for more details of the parade as it becomes available.

• September 17
  9:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Development Services Committee Meeting
• September 24
  9:30 AM - 1:00 PM - General Committee Meeting
  7:00 PM - 11:45 PM - Development Services Public Meeting
• September 25
  1:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Council Meeting
  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.

• September 16 to 22 — Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week
• September 16 to 22 — National Coaches Week
• September 21 — Cherish Integrated Services Day
• September 22 to 28 — National Forest Week
• September 23 to 29 — Rail Safety Week 

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