Author: Gene Pereira

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Markham one of ICF’s Top7 Intelligent Communities in 2020

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 Gene Pereira 170 Views 0 Comments City of Markham, ICF Global Summit, Intelligent Community Forum, Markham Public Library

The City of Markham took a big step toward being named the Intelligent Community of the Year. Markham, which applied

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Geothermal system to provide heating for low-rise development in Markham

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 Gene Pereira 229 Views 0 Comments City of Markham, Geothermal system, Markham District Energy System, Trees For Tomorrow

The City of Markham is going geothermal in 2020. Already well known for the Markham District Energy System (MDE), North

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Sports & Health 

Cycling a fun family event that provides a connection to your community

March 11, 2020March 12, 2020 Gene Pereira 162 Views 0 Comments City of Markham, Clean Air Partnership, cycling, Markham Cycles, Milliken Mills Community Centre, Milne Dam Conversation Park

Cycling with the family on a sunny day can be fun and liberating. With the weather slowly beginning to warm

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Community Feature 

Affordable Housing Summit on tap for March

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 Gene Pereira 396 Views 0 Comments Affordable Housing Summit, City of Markham

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti believes the lack of affordable housing within the community has reached a crisis point. Tackling the

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Community Feature 

Markham mayor on mission to reduce gridlock

January 15, 2020January 16, 2020 Gene Pereira 559 Views 0 Comments City of Markham, Highway 7, Markham Council, Yonge Subway Extension

Gridlock is “mission-critical” in 2020 for Frank Scarpitti. While there are several priorities the Markham mayor is focused on for

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First York Region pot shop opens

January 10, 2020January 20, 2020 Gene Pereira 449 Views 0 Comments Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Cannabis 2.0, Corner Grass Corp., One Plant Stouffville, Ontario Cannabis Store

Kevin Schmidt believes it’s really time that businesses like his are open in Canada. His One Plant Stouffville business, located

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Liberal MP Jaczek set to tackle important issues

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 Gene Pereira 318 Views 0 Comments 2019 Federal Election, Canadian Government, Liberal Party, Markham-Stouffville Riding, Parks Canada, Rouge National Park

Newly elected Liberal MP for Markham-Stouffville Helena Jaczek is ready to hit the ground running. The former provincial cabinet member,

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Feature Sports & Health 

Exzell Pharma’s rapid growth thanks to teamwork

November 12, 2019November 21, 2019 Gene Pereira 697 Views 0 Comments Canadian Business' List, Digestive Health Clinic, Edesa Biotech, Esophageal Reflux Disease, Exzell Pharma, Medical Futures

A winning combination can go a long way in business. Dr. Pardeep Nijhawan believes it’s the reason why his Markham-based

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Lest we forget

October 16, 2019October 17, 2019 Gene Pereira 422 Views 0 Comments

Ward 5 Councillor Andrew Keyes admits he was a little taken off guard when Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti asked him

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The environment and economy are hot-button election issues

September 16, 2019September 24, 2019 Gene Pereira 711 Views 0 Comments 2019 Federal Election, Gene Pereira, Markham-Stouffville Riding, Markham-Thornhill Riding, Markham-Unionville Riding

Federal candidates from the three Markham ridings are out knocking on doors vying for your vote. Mark your calendars for

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