$120,000 raised for the Canadian Red Cross to support Turkiye and Syria Earthquake Relief
On March 24, Regional Councillor Alan Ho and Mayor Frank Scarpitti hosted a successful fundraising event named “Markham’s Helping Hands
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York Region employment grew 4.7% to 615,760 jobs in 2022
The 2022 Employment and Industry Report shows strong recovery and job growth in York Region over the past two years.
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City’s proposed budget includes 5 per cent tax increase
By Connor Simonds, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Markham residents may have to dig a little deeper into their wallets in
Read MoreChildren’s festival wins award
The City of Markham’s Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival returned in-person in 2022. It was recently named a Top 100 Event in
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Bringing high-speed internet access to more homes
All Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed internet, no matter where they live. The governments of Canada and Ontario are
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Community support officers help keep citizens safe
York Regional Police has announced a new role in its organization, community support officers (CSOs), who attend calls, collect information
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2023 Ontario budget delivers plan for a resilient economy
Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy has released Ontario’s 2023 Budget: Building a Strong Ontario. It is a plan that navigates
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Youth-led organization hosts spring gala to honour seniors
By Jennifer McLaughlin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Singing, dancing, instrumental performances, poetry, and even a catwalk show were among the
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Studying effects of development adjacent to the Rouge National Urban Park
At nearly 80 km2 in size, Rouge National Urban Park is the largest urban park in Canada and one of
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Markham a finalist in Smart Cities Awards
Markham is in the running for a prestigious award thanks to its long-term vision for creating a ‘vibrant’ and ‘intensive’
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