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City of Markham Launches All Access Markham
New Services Make Connecting with City Easier than Ever

Join the People's Parade on Canada Day!
Show your organization's pride and sign up today!

Voting is underway for the TORONTO 2015 Pan American/Parapan American Games mascot.
Let’s make sure Markham’s own student from Buttonville Public School is the winner!

Volunteers Needed! Be Part of Markham’s Future!
Use your talents and interests for the benefit of our community. City Board/Committees provide Council with a variety of diverse perspectives, specialized skills and expertise. [more »]

Markham Supports Tax Ratios to Minimize Impact on Residents
Mayor Scarpitti and Markham Council Challenge York Region to lower residential rates

ReelWorld Film Festival Expands to Markham with a Second Film Festival
Second spring festival to be hosted in 2014 in Markham

Markham reports high satisfaction with business mission to India
Delegation met with 600 contacts in 6 cities during the 17-day trade mission

YRT Viva Service Changes - Effective April 21
YRT/Viva is adjusting service on some bus routes in Markham

Gala for Giving
Make a difference in your community!

Phasing out the Penny
City-operated facilities will begin rounding cash transactions to the nearest five cents beginning May 1, 2013.

Emerald Ash Borer Mapping Tool Now Available
Find out if your city ash tree has been affected by the Emerald Ash Borer infestation

Independent Report Confirms Markham Meeting Properly In-Camera
An independent report has confirmed that the City of Markham properly placed in closed session a meeting to discuss the subject of “Mayor’s Days”. Read more

Markham Awards Canadians with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals
FEB 25, 2013 - Markham City Council held its Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Awards this week and recognized Canadians who have made considerable contribution to communities within Canada.

Warden Avenue Expansion Update
York Region is has started construction on the expansion of Warden Avenue from 16th Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive

Mayor Scarpitti’s 3rd Annual Chinese New Year Celebration Brings Food, Fun and Support for Three Charities
The 3rd annual Mayor Frank Scarpitti’s Chinese New Year Celebration was held on Sunday, February 24 at the Markham Event Centre.

NEW Service Hours at the Civic Centre as of Feb. 19
As the City of Markham works to make access to services easier and more convenient for residents and businesses, NEW daily service hours will be offered at the Civic Centre, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays).

2013 Budget Delivers Service Enhancements and Moderate Tax Rate Increase
January 30, 2013 - Markham Council approved the City’s 2013 Budget at the January 29 Council meeting. The budget includes a 1% tax rate increase to support day-to-day operations.

China Business Mission 2012
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and a 34-member business delegation returned from China in December 2012 with new investment opportunities and new alliances in hand.

Markham Joins Chennai, India in Celebrating Tamil Heritage Days
January 15, 2013 – As the first city in North America to proclaim Tamil Heritage Days, Markham’s multi-sector business delegation arrived in Chennai, India this weekend to join the world’s largest Tamil-populated city in large-scale festivals.


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