Library celebrates 50th anniversary
Markham Public Library (MPL) turns 50 this year. The library will share virtual programs and activities throughout the year. To
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Markham earns national environment award
A City of Markham initiative that has doubled the amount of Styrofoam recycled since its launch has earned a national
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Cycling Day 2021 provides self-paced ride options
Since 2007, Markham Cycling Day has been the largest public cycling event in York Region. With more than 1200 riders
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YR expands vaccine eligibility
Effective May 5, York Region residents age 50+, individuals 18+ who live or work in any of York Region’s 16
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Theatre launches virtual performance season
The Flato Markham Theatre (FMT) has announced the theatre’s first-ever virtual performance season, Live & Connected, which will kick-off a
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Possible transfer of hospital patients to LTC, retirement home
In response to the recent and rapid rise in hospitalizations, ICU admissions and the threat to the province’s critical care
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Textile program diverts 20M pounds of textiles from landfill
The City of Markham’s award-winning textile recycling program has reached a major milestone: keeping more than 20 million pounds (907,000
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Feds unveil 2021 budget
Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has released Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience. “This budget is
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The extraordinary feats of nurses
Nursing Week, May 10-18, is an opportunity to celebrate and pay tribute to the profession of nursing by honouring and
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Tougher restrictions to help reduce COVID-19 numbers
The Ontario government has strengthened enforcement of the province’s Stay-at-Home order while imposing new travel restrictions and further strengthening public
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