April 28, 2019
The Deputy Mayor's Exchange
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Spring...
it is a busy time of year
I'm hoping for a great turnout for the Jane Jacobs walks that are coming to Historic Unionville and Historic Thornhill. Two interesting and informative guides will provide walking tours. Join us! It's free.
The City held it's annual day of mourning for those who lost their lives in work related accidents. A solemn reminder of how we need to always put safety first when we're on the job.
We've had a timely question regarding what YR does with its old ambulances.
Family fun day promises to be a hit. I have always wanted to go through a big bus-wash ... haven't you?
Get all your old unwanted electronics ready for recycling. We are providing you with dates and places to bring in your ewaste so it is handled in an environmentally responsible manner.
Thanks to our Race Relations Committee for their Many Faces of Markham event this weekend.
Also thanks to Shoppers Drug Mart for their tremendous support of the Women's Mental Health Run held at our Civic Centre.
Another busy week ahead!
Click here
to read the prior edition of
The Deputy Mayor's Exchange.
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In this issue
- York Region Council Update
- McCowan Road Widening EA
- Rouge Park - World Park Week
- Jane's Walk
- 225th Anniversary Celebration
- Markham Sports Leagues
- eWaste Recycling
- Protect Your Pipes - No FOG
- Markham in Motion
- YR Adopts Code of Conduct
- Family Fun Day
- National Day of Mourning
- Paramedic Response Times
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Community Meetings and Events
- Q&A - Where do old ambulances go?
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Did you know you can listen to York Region meetings
on line? Most meetings are on Thursday but the full schedule is available
here. The details from past meetings are also
available online.
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York Region is conducting a study to review improvements to McCowan Road between Steeles Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive address current and future transportation needs of pedestrians, cyclists, transit and motorists.
You are invited to attend an open house to meet the project team, review the recommended plan and share your experiences.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Anytime between 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Bocce Ball Room, 8600 McCowan Road
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Anytime between 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Denison Room, 2401 Denison Street
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April 27 - May 4 is World Parks Week 2019 and it is a great time to get out to the
Rouge National Park
. This year's World Parks Week is focusing on “Kids Outdoors”.
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There's lots to do at the Park:
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Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, citizen-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs. Jane’s Walks encourage people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours.
Walks take place in hundreds of cities around the world including Markham.
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This year there are 2 community walks in the City:
- Saturday May 4 - Early Thornhill: An Immigrant's Perspective
- Sunday May 5 - New Insights into Old Markham Village
There is no registration required for these free walks. More detail and meeting places can be found
here
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While you might not be aware, 2019 is the 225th Anniversary of the arrival of the Berczy Settlers to Markham, the founding families of the area. Similarly Bethesda Lutheran Church congregation takes its origins with this group of German Lutherans, therefore it is celebrating their 225th Anniversary.
As part of this celebration the congregation is hosting a musical evening at the church on Saturday, May 4 at 7 pm. For more detail,
click to download the specifics of the event.
The church is excited to celebrate the occassion and to show off their historic building and congregation in the heart of Unionville.
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Where fun is #1! Summer session registration is now open for Basketball, Volleyball and Pickleball. All skill levels are welcome for youth and adult leagues. Get in the game this summer and sign up before May 20 and get 15% off!
It’s a great way to stay active, play with your friends (or make new ones!), rekindle an old passion or try something new.
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Did you know that electronics and batteries cannot be collected with your garbage or recycling? They contain heavy metals that can be harmful to your health and the environment. Responsibly recycle your unwanted electronics this summer at one of the City’s eWaste recycling events.
Find out what you can drop off and when the next event occurs -
here.
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These upcoming events run from 8am to 4pm
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FOG Clogs -
You heard right! Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) clogs. There is increasing concern in the City about flooding and sewer backups in Markham homes. When FOG is poured down the drain, it hardens and builds up in pipes, putting your home at risk.
Most household flooding and sewer backups are preventable by disposing of FOG products properly.
Fats, oils and grease go in your green bin, NOT down the drain. Classic examples of FOG include cooking oil, gravy, sauces, salad dressing, bacon grease, spreads, condiments and more.
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The ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge, Markham let’s get tracking!
The City of Markham will participate in the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge from May 31st – June 16th and hope to named Canada’s Most Active Community. The community with the most participants and the most active minutes during the challenge will be awarded $150,000. Stay tuned for more information on how you can track your minutes and be part of the Markham ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge Team.
Join us for the City of Markham kick-off event:
- May 31, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Markham Civic Centre Amphitheatre area (outdoors)
- Enjoy a live instructor-led physical fitness activity
- Find out more about the challenge and ParticipACTION app to track your total active minutes throughout the challenge.
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As part of The Regional Municipality of York’s continued commitment to maintaining public confidence in Regional government, York Regional Council adopted a
Code of Conduct
for members of Regional Council.
The Council Code of Conduct was established to provide standards for behavioural and ethical expectations of conduct for the Regional Chair and Council in carrying out their official duties.
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Family Fun Day is an annual event that celebrates the contributions of York Region public works staff during National Public Works Week. The interactive family oriented event event will include equipment and vehicle displays, a fleet and facility tour, bike helmet fitting, a charity BBQ, hands on activities and you can give transit a try and ride Viva through the bus wash facility. Other services that will be highlighted include:
- Operating YRT services
- information on walking and cycling in York Region
- Providing clean and safe drinking water
- Building and maintaining the Regional road network
- Processing solid waste and increasing diversion rates
- Maintaining and protecting the York Regional Forest
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Saturday May 25
10am to 3pm
55 Orlando Avenue
City of Richmond Hill
For free shuttle service, park your car at Richmond Hill Centre and take York Region Transit to Family Fun Day.
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On April 26, 2019, Markham held a service in recognition of the
National Day of Mourning
to honour and remember those workers who have lost their lives, been seriously injured or suffered illness due to workplace hazards.
The Council Chamber at the Markham Civic Centre was filled with community and staff members who attended the service to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives due to work-related tragedies and to renew Markham's commitment to ensure a healthy and safe workplace.
April 28 was chosen to reflect the National Day of Mourning in 1984, when the Canadian Labour Congress proclaimed the day to align with the 70th anniversary of the day the provincial government approved the
Ontario Workers' Compensation Act
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Canadian workers and employers observe the National Day of Mourning on April 28 in a variety of ways: some light candles, wear commemorative pins, ribbons or black armbands, lay wreaths, and pause for a moment of silence. On Sunday, April 28, the flags at all City of Markham facilities will fly at half-mast.
Tragically, 951 workplace fatalities were recorded in 2017 in Canada, an increase of 46 from the previous year. To ensure these tragedies are not forgotten, each year the
Day of Mourning
is commemorated nationally.
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2018 Paramedic Release Time Performance
Plan Final Results
Targets for emergency medical response times are legislated by the province and set annually by York Regional Council. The performance plan outlines acceptable response time between when a call is made to 9-1-1 and when paramedics arrive at an emergency.
York Region Paramedics exceeded response time targets for sudden cardiac arrests thanks in part to the support from local municipal fire services. Response time for sudden cardiac arrest is measured based on the arrival of any person who can provide defibrillation (CPR or AED).
In 2018, York Region Paramedic Services responded to 83,204 incidents, up from 78,407 incidents in 2017. Since 2001, the demand for paramedic services has increased 89% compared to a 64% increase in population over the same period. An aging population and an overall increase in population growth have contributed to the increased demand.
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Watch this video for some tips on how you can help reduce response times.
Every second counts.
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Each year, Markham joins municipalities from coast-to-coast-to-coast in May to celebrate youth and their active participation in our communities.
Whether it is through recreation, drama, sport, dance, civic engagement, volunteerism or leadership, every day young people are getting involved in meaningful ways that have real impact.
Don’t miss the Markham Youth Expo – the City’s feature Youth Week event – on Saturday, May 4, 2019, from 2 to 9 PM, at Aaniin Community Centre.
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Community Meetings and Events
All City of Markham meetings are listed on the City's website at
Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
. Unless noted differently on the link above, meetings are held at the Markham Civic Centre and are open to the public. If you aren't able to attend in person, meetings are live streamed.
The calendar of York Region meetings is available
here.
You can listen to meetings on line. The details from past meetings are available online.
I'd be pleased to highlight other community meetings in future newsletters. Please forward the details to
dhamilton@markham.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions...
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As an ongoing section in these email updates, I would like to provide answers to some commonly asked questions by residents.
If you have a question that you would like answered, please send me an email with your question.
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Question:
What happens to old ambulances?
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Answer:
Recently York Region Council York Regional Council has approved the
donation of two
decommissioned ambulances
in 2019 to be directed to two medical facilities in Agago County, Uganda and Quito, Ecador.
Decommissioned ambulances are those that have reached their maximum lifespan of five years or 250,000 kilometres. Decommissioned ambulances can be donated to registered not-for-profit, community or international humanitarian organizations that offer services similar to those supported by York Region.
Since 2011, Regional Council has approved the donation of 10 decommissioned ambulances. Earlier this month, York Region presented an ambulance to the Caribbean North Charities Foundation.
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Working together to make Markham better!
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