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Markham Village Music Festival (A virtual Event)

Markham Village Music Festival (A virtual Event)

May 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Markham Village Music Festival is thrilled to announce the entertainment lineup for our 43rd annual event! This year's festival will be 100% virtual as you are invited to attend from the comfort of your own home June 19-20, 2020. We have a great…

Statement from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti - May 22

Statement from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti - May 22

May 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

The City of Markham is taking a thoughtful and measured approach to reopening some of its outdoor facilities, while ensuring that community safety comes first. Our two-stage approach will see the following outdoor spaces and amenities reopen to the p…

Every measure possible: Statement from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Every measure possible: Statement from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti

March 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

I thank Premier Doug Ford and the Provincial Government for announcing a mandatory shut down of all non-essential businesses for 14 days, something I have previously called for. This is the right move. This is a necessary move. We need to stay ahead …

 
 
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WITNESSES SOUGHT FOLLOWING GAS STATION ROBBERY IN VAUGHAN
May 28th
Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking witnesses following a gas station robbery in the City of Vaughan.  On Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 2:25 a.m., York Regional Police were called to a gas station located at 6161 Hi…
VIDEO - CALL FROM CONCERNED CITIZEN LEADS TO ARREST OF IMPAIRED DRIVER
May 28th
 York Regional Police have charged a 34-year-old man from Newmarket after a concerned citizen called 9-1-1 to report a suspected impaired driver.On Sunday, May 24, 2020, at approximately 10:35 p.m., York Regional Police received a call to 9-1-1 from …
SUSPECT SOUGHT FOLLOWING BREAK AND ENTER INTO A HOME IN NEWMARKET
May 27th
Investigators with the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect following a break and enter into a home in the Town of Newmarket.On Saturday, May 23, 2020, at approximately 7:45…
CHARGES LAID IN INCIDENTS OF LASER STRIKES ON POLICE HELICOPTER
May 27th
 York Regional Police has laid charges in two incidents and are investigating a third after the police helicopter was hit with laser strikes.On Thursday, May 21, 2020, at approximately 11:25 p.m., Air2 was flying over the area of Rutherford Road and …
 City of Markham News
 
Statements from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti in response to COVID-19
May 28th
Statements from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti in response to COVID-19, Launch of Markham Cares Food Drive
City of Markham uses innovative A.I. technology to fix roads
May 26th
City of Markham uses innovative A.I. technology to fix roads
Showcase your artistic talents in the Markham Creates Community Challenge
May 26th
Showcase your artistic talents in the Markham Creates Community Challenge
 Ontario News
 
Ontario Takes Further Action to Protect Seniors and Staff in Long-Term Care Homes during COVID-19 Outbreak
May 28th
TORONTO — To further protect seniors and staff in long-term care homes, the Ontario government announced today that it is extending the mandate of the Incident Management System Long-Term Care Table. This table is composed of health care professiona…
Ontario Taking Action at High Risk Long-Term Care Homes
May 27th
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government is taking additional immediate action at high-risk long-term care homes, following the disturbing allegations outlined by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). 
Ontario Moves Forward with Widening Highway 17 from Arnprior to Renfrew
May 27th
TORONTO — Today, John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, announced the Ontario government is moving forward with the first stage of widening Highway 17 from two to four lanes between Arnprior and Renfrew. The highway expansion, with four…
Ontario Extending Emergency Orders During COVID-19 Outbreak
May 27th
TORONTO — The Ontario government continues to protect the health and safety of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak by extending all emergency orders in force under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.