New Approach for Users
Markham Village Library Reopens December 15, 2007

Markham Village Library reopens on December 15, 2007, following an expansion and renovation, with a user-friendly retail plan layout. The Markham Village branch is the first library in Canada to apply a new classification system to the adult non-fiction section, replacing the traditional Dewey Decimal cataloguing system. This new system makes materials easier to find when browsing. Read more

Fire Cause Undetermined at 189 Main Street, Unionville

Markham Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) advised the cause of the fire at 189 Main Street Unionville (the Unionville Arms) will be ruled as undetermined. Read more

Key themes identified through Click with Markham

More than 3,600 people who live or work in Markham responded during last month’s Click with Markham innovative on-line review and questionnaire on the Town’s proposed strategic priorities. Read more

Four Markham Community Achievers Honoured for Outstanding Citizenship

Four citizens who have made outstanding contributions to the community and brought recognition to Markham will be presented with the Town’s Achievement and Civic Recognition Award (ACRA). Read more

Mayor's Dinner for the Arts Raises Over $100,000 For Markham Culture

The annual Markham Mayor's Dinner for the Arts, held on October 25, set a new fundraising record, bringing in $105,000 for the Town of Markham cultural centres.
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Green Markham Goes Platinum Wins Top 2007 RCO Sustainable Municipality Award

The Town of Markham has gone platinum. Markham’s Mission Green environmental initiative has earned the coveted 2007 Sustainable Municipality Platinum Award from the Recycling Council of Ontario. Read more

"Click With Markham"
Markham Mayor & Council launch online public consultation program

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Town Council are seeking community input on six proposed areas of strategic focus through an innovative online public consultation process during November. “Click with Markham” is a multi-media online experience offering Town residents an opportunity to make their opinions count during Council’s strategic planning process. Read more

Markham Citizens Asked to Make Their Opinions Count

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Town Council are seeking community input on proposed areas of strategic focus through an exciting online process and public consultation campaign during a month-long virtual Town Hall meeting throughout November. Read more

Local Students to Receive A+ for Entrepreneurship

The Ontario Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship and the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre are giving high grades to local students who demonstrated a flair for entrepreneurship by successfully completing the Ontario Summer Company 2007 Program or winning the Secondary School Business Plan Competition. Read more

Mayor's Dinner for the Arts "An Explosion of Culture" October 25, 2007

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti is hosting a spectacular celebration of Markham arts on Thursday, October 25. The Mayor’s Dinner for the Arts, which will be enjoyed by more than 600 of York Region’s corporate leaders, relives some of the funniest, happiest and most emotional moments from the past 50 years. Read more

Markham Council Approves Hiring Auditor General

At last week's Council meeting, Town of Markham Councillors approved the hiring of an Auditor General for an initial two-year full-time contract. The Auditor General will be responsible for assisting Council in holding itself and its administrators accountable for the quality of stewardship over public funds and for achievement of value for money in municipal operations. Read more

Markham Launches Respect In Sport

Markham officially launched its participation in the Respect in Sport (RiS) program, today, October 16. Respect in Sport is an online training program for coaches and parents to prevent abuse, neglect, harassment and bullying in sport, and address the legal and ethical responsibilities associated with these issues. Read more

Smart Thinking About Alternative Commuting Drives Award-Winning Partnership

Richmond Hill and Markham are together in the driver’s seat of an innovative partnership between a number of levels of government and the business community. Their joint venture – Smart Commute 404-7 – was selected as the recipient of the Sustainable Urban Transportation Award, from the Transportation Association of Canada. Read more

Markham First to Launch Respect in Sport

Join Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and representatives from local sport, health and education organizations as the Town of Markham announces its participation in Respect in Sport, an innovative online program, on Tuesday, October 16. Read more

Markham Rededicates Peace Park

Join Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Members of Markham Council for the rededication of Crosby Park as a Peace Park. Read more

Markham Seeks Award-Winning Residents

Does someone you know deserve an award? Think about nominating them for Markham’s Achievement and Civic Recognition Award (ACRA). The ACRA awards are given every two years to those who have made a significant contribution to the community that has brought recognition to Markham. Read more

Bridges to Better Business Markham’s Small Business Forum October 3

Local entrepreneurs can "wake up" with business leaders at the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre’s Small Business Forum. It’s a unique morning of learning and networking packed with great ideas to help entrepreneurs succeed. Read more

Town Joins Guinness World Record Walk Challenge

Join Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Members of Markham Council as they participate in the Guinness World Record Walk—an attempt to break the world record for the largest number of people walking one kilometre simultaneously. Read more

The Sky is the Limit for Fun at Airport Open House, September 29

The excitement will be sky high at the Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport Open House where people of all ages are invited to join the celebration. Proceeds from the event will go to the United Way of York Region. Read more

Markham Celebrates Its Volunteers Sunday, September 23

The Town of Markham is hosting its annual "Celebrate Our Volunteers" Corn Roast to recognize and say thank you to Markham’s many volunteers for their community spirit. Read more

Opening Ceremonies For Markham Parks Sunday, September 16

Markham continually works to add to its green space and lead in the environmental field. Residents of two neighbourhoods are celebrating the opening of new parks this weekend. Read more

Markham and Seneca College Partner to Open New Sportsfield in Town

The Town of Markham has partnered with Seneca College to develop a new sportsfield on Seneca’s Markham Campus. The first official game takes place at 3 p.m. on Saturday September 15, when the Seneca Sting rugby team hosts Christ College (UK) rugby club in a friendly international match. Read more

Markham Receives Major Gift of $1.4 Million for The Varley-McKay Art Foundation

The Varley-McKay Art Foundation has received a major gift of $1.4 million from donor Wallace Joyce in support of the Varley Art Gallery of Markham, now celebrating its 10th anniversary. Read more

Markham Promotes Safe Streets
Takes Aggressive Driving Seriously – Targets School Zones

The Town of Markham’s Safe Streets Program is continuing to promote the use of safe driving behaviours, especially during the month of September when youngsters are going back to school, where there is an increased level of activity in school and residential areas. Read more

“Share the Road” – Markham Promotes Safe Cycling and Road Safety

Starting on August 29 at Middlefield and High Glen Roads, and throughout the fall, new signs will be installed to support Markham’s on-going effort to promote the safe sharing of the road for cars and bicycles. Read more

Markham welcomes Honda to Town

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti enthusiastically welcomed Honda Canada’s announcement of a new Canadian head office in the Town. Read more

Markham hosts RCGA Canadian Open, July 23-30
Special community & cultural events provide off-course entertainment

The Town of Markham, proud host city for the prestigious Royal Canadian Golf Association's (RCGA) Canadian Open at the Angus Glen Golf Club July 23-30, 2007, is staging a series of special events to welcome visitors. Read more

Markham Passes Pesticide Bylaw

Markham has passed a bylaw regulating the non-essential use of pesticides in the Town. It will come into effect January 1, 2008. Read more

Faulty Wiring Cause of Fatal Fire in Markham

The Ontario Fire Marshal, along with the Ontario Coroners Office in conjunction with Markham Fire and Emergency Services and York Regional Police have determined the cause of a fatal house fire at 98 Steeles Avenue East, Markham, was the result of faulty electrical wiring. Read more

Markham Mayor Joins York Region Police Services Board

Mayor Scarpitti was appointed to the Police Services Board in late May by York Region Council. His appointment is in effect until 2010. Read more

Parade, Party, Fireworks & More -- Come and join the fun on July 1st

From morning to night on Canada Day - Canada's 140th birthday - there's something for everyone at the Markham celebrations. Everyone is welcome to celebrate Sunday, July 1st in Markham with a day-long free program for the community. Read more

Markham Fire & Emergency Services to Participate in the 2007 International Fire and EMS Safety Stand Down

Markham Fire & Emergency Services will be participating in the 2007 International Fire and EMS Safety Stand Down, being held the week of June 17-23, 2007. Read more

Markham embraces Ontario's new GTA transit initiatives

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti enthusiastically welcomed today's Ontario government announcement of their $17.5 billion investment in a rapid transit action plan for the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton. Read more

Markham pilots outreach to potential volunteers
encouraging greater diversity in volunteer sector 

The Town of Markham has partnered with the Maytree Foundation and the Region of York's Inclusivity Action Planning group to pilot a community outreach program to encourage increased diversity in Markham's volunteer sector. Read more

Come and Hear What's Happening in Markham on July 1 

Come and hear about the Markham Canada Day Celebrations at a community launch. June 19, 2007. Read more

Markham Recognizes 2007 Seniors Hall of Fame Winners

Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Markham Council recognized the winners of the Mayor's Seniors Hall of Fame awards, now in its ninth year, at the June 12 Markham Council meeting. Read more

Markham pumps active transportation at Bicycle Network Launch

"Get active!" is the message to residents at Markham's BIKEFEST on Saturday, June 9. Participants took up the challenge to join Mayor Frank Scarpitti and members of Markham Council in a 5 km community bicycle ride officially launching Markham's bike network. Read more

Online voting drives higher voter turnout in Town of Markham election, study finds
Nine in ten Markham e-voters say they are "very likely" to vote online in next election

As the Internet continues to change the way we live, work and play, it is also starting to transform Canadian democracy. Read more

Maintain Your Cool This Summer – Markham Energy Conservation Office and PowerStream encourage Energy Conservation

On World Environment Day, Markham Energy Conservation Office (MECO), Markham Public Libraries (MPL) and PowerStream encourage Markham residents to save energy. That's the message they are sending out in a series successful series of energy conservation workshops they have been co-hosting across the community. Read more

Come For A Ride - Markham BIKEFEST and Network Launch - Saturday, June 9

Come for a ride. Join Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Members of Council, members of the Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, the 'Clean Air Champions' and Markham residents for the launch of the Town's Bicycle Network and BIKEFEST event. Read more

Creating More Energy – Official Groundbreaking Markham District Energy Plant Expansion - Tuesday, June 5

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Ontario Minister of Energy Dwight Duncan and Ontario Minister of Revenue Michael Chan will speak at the official groundbreaking of the new Markham District Energy 5 MW (megawatt) Combined Heat and Power (CHP) facility. Read more

Markham Pedals Safety with New Bicycle Network

As the Town of Markham gears up to launch its Bike Network on June 9, 2007, the word on the street is that bicycle safety is the top priority. Markham is promoting a series of events to get two-wheeled residents ready to hit the road safely. Read more

Markham Says Changes to Airport Taxi Licensing will Cause Financial and Environmental Hardship

Markham Council passed a motion against recent changes made by the City of Toronto to its bylaw dealing with airport limousine owners. Read more

Mayor Frank Scarpitti Says Growth Summit A Success
Calls for Places to Grow Task Force and Growth Summit Two

Frank Scarpitti, Markham Mayor and Municipal Chair of the Places to Grow Summit, has called for a continuation of the work started at Ontario's Places to Grow Summit. Read more

Town of Markham Establishes Culture Department
John Ryerson named Acting Director

The Town of Markham has established a new Culture Department that will be responsible for developing a Culture Policy for this community that is one of the most culturally diverse in the country. Read more

Flight Training Activity at Buttonville Will Be Reduced on Long Weekends: Buttonville Airport Community Committee

In response to a request from the Buttonville Airport Community Committee, Toronto Airways has voluntarily agreed not to conduct flight training circuits over Markham and Richmond Hill from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on each of the four long weekends this spring and summer. Read more

Town of Markham and Ontario Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal mark anniversary of Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan

Town of Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Members of Council welcomed Ontario Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the Honourable David Caplan to Markham this morning. The event marks the anniversary of the release of the province's "Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe". Read more

Markham Council Approves 2007 Town Budget
Lowest Tax Increase for Urban Municipalities in York Region

Markham Council approved its 2007 budget at its meeting May 8. This year's budget results in a 3.98 per cent tax increase to the Town's share of the total residential tax bill. Markham's tax rate increase is the lowest for the urban municipalities in York Region and one of the lowest in the Greater Toronto Area. Read more

Markham Proclaims Emergency Preparedness Week May 6 to 12

During Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week – May 6 to 12 – Markham residents can identify and learn about risks in the community and how they can protect themselves. Read more

Markham Participates In Anti-Litter Town-wide 20-Minute Makeover April 20

The Town of Markham Council members, staff, local business and students took part in this year's annual 20-Minute Makeover on Friday, April 20. Read more

Sod turned for Bocce Courts at Town of Markham's Centennial Community Centre

A sod-turning ceremony was held today at the Town of Markham's Centennial Community Centre to celebrate the start of construction of a 10,000 square foot indoor bocce facility. This facility is scheduled to open early next year. Read more

Markham's "Many Faces" Concert Will Put Diversity At Centre Stage

Racial harmony will be in the spotlight at the ninth annual Many Faces of Markham concert, featuring musical and dance performances, on Sunday, April 15, 2007. Read more

Markham Announces Major Soccer Field Expansion

The Town of Markham and the York Region District School Board have partnered on the development of a major sports field complex in the Town. Read more

Driving Innovation in Markham

A recent study, commissioned by the Town of Markham, indicates there are significant opportunities to build on the Town's reputation for high technology leadership through the attraction of companies in the life sciences, biotechnology and creative industries. Read more

Markham Mayor Calls on Province to Appoint More Justices of the Peace

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti says there is an urgent need for more Justices of the Peace and has called on the Provincial Attorney General to act immediately on their appointment. Read more

Weather Conditions Mean Programs Cancelled

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Dr. David Suzuki brings the "If you were Prime Minister" tour to the Markham Museum

9350 Highway 48, Markham - Sunday, February 18, 2007 Read more

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti has announced the formation of the "Make It Happen" Task Force to help streamline the development process. Read more

The 34th annual Tony Roman Memorial Tournament starts with an official puck drop at Angus Glen Community Centre at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 13 and runs until Sunday, January 21. Read more