MARKHAM, ON – May 7, 2021 – Today, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti announced the first of a series of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Markham’s incorporation and presented the commemorative logo, “50 Years of Excellence”.
The 50th celebration, which will continue through 2021 will include street banners co-designed with Unionville High School students that feature notable Markham residents and landmarks. Innovation Month, celebrated each year during the month of June, will present highlights from Markham’s tech industry leaders and longstanding Markham businesses. Residents will be invited to engage in a number of activities that will commemorate this anniversary, spotlighting themes and transformational moments in the community’s journey from a town into a modern city, and social media showcasing Markham’s achievements, history, diversity and community. Details and further celebrations can be found at markham.ca/Markham50. Join in by using #Markham50 on social media!
“This year, we invite the community to join us in celebrating 50 years as one of Canada’s best managed municipalities that provides a much envied quality of life,” said Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “Since our incorporation 50 years ago, we have transformed into a premier municipality in Canada focused on our history, reconciliation, diversity and inclusion, delivering exceptional services in state-of-the-art amenities, strong fiscal stewardship, and leveraging new technology and innovation. We will be marking this milestone with a series of commemorations celebrating key points in time and the people that made it happen.”
This is only the beginning of a very special year.
Watch for special virtual programming from Markham Public Library and the Markham Museum as they, too, celebrate their 50th anniversaries this year. As part of their celebrations, Markham Public Library is bringing a few special birthday gifts to the community.
The roots of the current The Corporation of City of Markham date back to the creation of the Regional Municipality of York on January 1, 1971 when Unionville, Milliken, Thornhill and Markham Village were consolidated to form the Town of Markham.
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Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti's Office:
Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff at bfrois@markham.ca or 416.567.1177.
All other media inquiries / interview requests for the City of Markham:
Jennifer Yap, Coordinator, Communications and Media Relations at jyap@markham.ca or 437.229.2450.
For COVID-19 announcements from the City of Markham:
Visit
markham.ca/covid19 or listen to 105.9 The Region – Markham’s information and emergency radio station.
About Markham: Markham, an award-winning municipality with more than 351,000 residents and the largest of nine communities in York Region, is home to over 650 headquartered companies and more than 1,500 high tech and life science companies. Markham is a leader in attracting foreign direct investment with more than 234 foreign companies located in the City. Founded in the 1790s, today Markham is Canada’s most diverse community and enjoys a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy.
Stay Connected: Visit our newsroom or search #MarkhamNews and #MarkhamEvents for the latest information on City programs, services and event.
MARKHAM, ON – May 7, 2021 – Today, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti announced the first of a series of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Markham’s incorporation and presented the commemorative logo, “50 Years of Excellence”.
The 50th celebration, which will continue through 2021 will include street banners co-designed with Unionville High School students that feature notable Markham residents and landmarks. Innovation Month, celebrated each year during the month of June, will present highlights from Markham’s tech industry leaders and longstanding Markham businesses. Residents will be invited to engage in a number of activities that will commemorate this anniversary, spotlighting themes and transformational moments in the community’s journey from a town into a modern city, and social media showcasing Markham’s achievements, history, diversity and community. Details and further celebrations can be found at markham.ca/Markham50. Join in by using #Markham50 on social media!
“This year, we invite the community to join us in celebrating 50 years as one of Canada’s best managed municipalities that provides a much envied quality of life,” said Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “Since our incorporation 50 years ago, we have transformed into a premier municipality in Canada focused on our history, reconciliation, diversity and inclusion, delivering exceptional services in state-of-the-art amenities, strong fiscal stewardship, and leveraging new technology and innovation. We will be marking this milestone with a series of commemorations celebrating key points in time and the people that made it happen.”
This is only the beginning of a very special year.
Watch for special virtual programming from Markham Public Library and the Markham Museum as they, too, celebrate their 50th anniversaries this year. As part of their celebrations, Markham Public Library is bringing a few special birthday gifts to the community.
The roots of the current The Corporation of City of Markham date back to the creation of the Regional Municipality of York on January 1, 1971 when Unionville, Milliken, Thornhill and Markham Village were consolidated to form the Town of Markham.
Related links:
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Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti's Office:
Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff at bfrois@markham.ca or 416.567.1177.
All other media inquiries / interview requests for the City of Markham:
Jennifer Yap, Coordinator, Communications and Media Relations at jyap@markham.ca or 437.229.2450.
For COVID-19 announcements from the City of Markham:
Visit
markham.ca/covid19 or listen to 105.9 The Region – Markham’s information and emergency radio station.
About Markham: Markham, an award-winning municipality with more than 351,000 residents and the largest of nine communities in York Region, is home to over 650 headquartered companies and more than 1,500 high tech and life science companies. Markham is a leader in attracting foreign direct investment with more than 234 foreign companies located in the City. Founded in the 1790s, today Markham is Canada’s most diverse community and enjoys a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy.
Stay Connected: Visit our newsroom or search #MarkhamNews and #MarkhamEvents for the latest information on City programs, services and event.