NEWS FROM YOUR MARKHAM COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE MARKHAMMARKHAM NEWSNEWS SPRING 2018 EDITION

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COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT

Councillor Alan Ho proudly represents you on 3 Standing Committees and volunteers on 15 other committees. ALANALAN HOHO

Standing Committees WARD 2

 Council MARKHAM COUNCILLOR

 General Committee (Chair, Community Services) Improving Services for  Development Services Committee (Vice Chair, Culture & Economic You & the Community Development)

Sub-Committees of Council

 Unionville Sub-Committee  Information, Communication & Dear Ward 2 Resident, was held on March 10 providing tips on Technology Sub-Committee how to protect our homes as well as  Canada 150 International Partnerships Time flies. Winter is gone, and Spring steps to setting up a Neighbourhood Sub-Committee has come! It is my privilege to provide Watch.  York University Markham Campus you with updates from our Ward and the Committee City of Markham once again. There has also been a concern about

Advisory & Statutory Boards/ safety around school zones and traffic Committees Firstly, congratulations to the Canadian relief, and I have been working closely Women’s Hockey League (CWHL)’s with City staff as well as York Region to  Automated Vacuum Collection who captured address these issues. I have made sure Feasibility Working Group Markham’s first against that crossing guards are staffed at all  Achievement & Civic Recognition the Kunlun Red Star since the Thunder’s school locations to make sure our Awards Committee (ACRA) relocation to the City of Markham! children are safe as they make their way  Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory to and from school. Additionally, I have Committee (CPAC) Secondly, congratulations to all our worked with York Region to extend  Green Print Steering Committee Canadian athletes who participated in traffic signals longer especially during  Mayor’s Youth Council the 2018 Winter Olympics on a job well the peak hours in the morning and  Public Art Advisory Committee, done. The 2018 Winter Olympics in evening rush hours to reduce traffic Markham Pyeongchang, South Korea is officially congestion.  Santa Claus Parade Committee Canada’s most successful winter games  Small Business Enterprise Markham ever, surpassing our previous tally of 26 Thank you for making Markham a better  Library Board, medals set at the 2010 Vancouver place to live, by getting involved in your

Community Centre Boards Olympics. Canada came home with the community and contacting my office. If rd 3 most medals, a total of 29, of which 11 you would like to stay informed of  Victoria Square Community Centre were Gold, 8 Silver and 10 Bronze. important community and city-wide Board I look forward to our next Winter news and upcoming events, I encourage Olympics in 2022 taking place in Beijing, you to subscribe to my e-newsletter by Outside Board /Committees with China. emailing [email protected] or follow Markham Council Member Appointments me on social media. Residents have shared their concerns about an increase in crime taking place  Information Markham Sincerely, in our community. After working closely Total Number of Appointments: 18 with over the past few months, a Crime Prevention Session WARD 2 SPRING NEWSLETTER 2018 COUNCILLOR ALAN HO

On May 22nd, 2017, he Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour is the ultimate T the Pan Am Centre NHL Fan experience that features Sportsnet hosts Ron in Markham, ON MacLean and Tara Slone travelling across the country, was announced to making 24 stops in different communities to celebrate be the venue local hockey stories, and the game’s biggest stars, with hosting the 2018 Markham being one of the stops. There was a tremendous World Junior turnout as the City of Markham warmly welcomed Ron and Badminton Tara, and special guests in early March with lots of fun Championships. activities, prize giveaways and live local entertainment for This marks the third families that included time that Canada has hosted a World Badminton meet-and-greet Championship, having previously hosted the 2004 World opportunities with Junior Badminton Championship in Richmond, British NHL Alumni Curtis Columbia and 1985 World Championship in Calgary, Joseph and Rick Alberta. It certainly is the first for the Championship to be Vaive, and Olympic held in Ontario, Canada. The World Junior Badminton bronze medalist Championship attracts over 500 athletes from over 40 Phylicia George. countries. What a great opportunity to showcase badminton’s next generation of rising stars.

On January 19, General Motors Canada officially opened the Canadian Technical Centre (CTC) in Markham: GM’s largest automotive and mobility software hub in Canada. With the recent move, this further reinforces Markham as Canada’s High-Tech Capital. Markham possesses a highly- skilled, educated and diverse workforce as well as a flourishing innovation ecosystem attracting many companies to establish or expand their The Aaniin Community Centre and Library was business here in the city. officially opened on December 29, 2017. “Aaniin” means “welcome” in Ojibway. The 121,000 square foot, This summer we will be fully accessible LEED Gold facility includes a triple offering summer camps at gymnasium, fitness centre, swimming pool, teaching Victoria Square Community kitchen and a state-of-the-art library featuring the Centre. Makerspace and Business Hub. Fun In The Sun Camp The centre’s name Victoria Square Community Centre is in recognition of 2929 Elgin Mills Road East, Markham, ON L0H 1G0 Canada’s Indigenous Peoples Ages: 6-12 years who first inhabited Dates & Time: July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30; 9am to the lands that now 4pm make up Markham. Cost: Cost per week is $172.13 The new centre *Before and Aftercare is available. belongs to the people of Markham; a place for family and For registration and more information, you can visit http:// friends to come together. The City and the community www.markham.ca/wps/portal/Markham/RecreationCulture/ worked together over the course of a few years to ProgramsActivities/Camps/ , and then select Unionville– develop the concept. North. WARD 2 SPRING NEWSLETTER 2018 COUNCILLOR ALAN HO

York Region accepts requests for timing changes (longer advanced green, green or longer pedestrian signals) or installations of traffic signals if it helps Recently, six additional traffic cameras were installed improve traffic flow and road safety, decrease delays and at the following intersections in Markham for monitoring driver frustration, and minimize effects on the environment. purpose with more to come: You can make a request by emailing [email protected].

· 16th Ave at Warden Ave. Speed advisory display boards have proven to · 16th Ave at McCowan Rd. reduce speeding by up to 20%. As a component · 14th Ave at Markham Rd. of the Safe Streets strategy, speed boards have · 14th Ave at Kennedy Rd. been placed at the following locations between · Highway 7 at Silver Linden Dr. the months of April and June: · Woodbine Ave at 14th Ave. ● Corby Road (Between Creek Blvd & Conistan Road) These traffic cameras are used by the operators at ● Prince Regent Street (Between Elgin Mills Road & Betty York Region’s Roads and Traffic Operations Centre to Roman Blvd) confirm events that may impact the traffic conditions on ● Oakford Drive (Between Woodbine Avenue & Markland our roads. These events include but are not limited to Street ) the following: If you have any recommendations or comments concerning

· Motor vehicle collisions the locations of the speed display boards, please do not · Road and lane closure hesitate to contact my office. · Traffic congestion As part of the · Weather conditions Young Entrepreneur Please note that these traffic cameras are for live use Strategy, the only and the Region does not record any of the images Markham Small and/or videos. Business Centre in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Growth, Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science and the City of Markham, are inviting all students to participate in the following programs:

Ontario Summer Company Program 2018 (Due May 19, 2018) The Ontario Summer Company Program is designed to help enterprising students aged 15-29 start up and run their own summer business. The Region has increased the number of Red Light Markham Business Plan Competition 2018 (Due May 23, Camera (RLC) sites from 20 to a total of 40. The map of 2018) the 40 planned RLC sites can be found at www.york.ca. Our main objective is to provide an opportunity for students to

The seven RLC sites within the City of Markham develop the skills that are essential to the success of planning, geographical boundaries are: starting and running a small business.

· Woodbine Ave. & 16th Ave. Markham Starter Company Plus (Due July 2018) · Woodbine Ave. & Steelcase Rd. This program seeks to help entrepreneurs start, expand or · Warden Ave. & Carlton Rd./Baycliffe Rd. grow a small business by providing training, grant funding of · 14th Ave. & Birchmount Rd. up to $5,000, and access to mentorship from local business · Highway 7 & McCowan Rd. leaders.

· McCowan Rd. & 16th Ave. For more information, you can contact (905) 477-7000 ext. · Ninth Line & Bur Oak Ave. 6722 or [email protected] . WARD 2 SPRING NEWSLETTER 2018 COUNCILLOR ALAN HO

IN THE COMMUNITY

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#1 - I was delighted to present a $10,000.00 cheque to the Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre at the annual Mayor’s Chinese Dinner. #2 - Thank you to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of York who empower younger children through mentorship, helping them reach their full potential. #3 - What an honour to welcome home Olympian Phylicia George from PyeongChang, South Korea! Congratulations Phylicia! #4 - It was a pleasure to spend time and listen to community members and residents at my annual Holiday Reception. #5 - On March 10, I organized a Crime Prevention Session in partnership with York Regional Police so residents could receive tips on how to protect their homes and set up a Neighbourhood Watch Program. #6 - I was delighted to bring greetings from the Mayor of Markham to the Markham Concert Band. Keep up the great work!

Emergency Services: If you have general inquiries or questions related to by-laws, grass/tree maintenance, parking, parks, snow removal, taxes or waste, you can phone Emergency 9-1-1 our Contact Centre Customer Service at 905-477-5530. After Hours Emergency Animal Services York Region OSPCA Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm 1-888-668-7722 Thursday from 8:00am to 7:00pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY Fire Safety Night JULY Councillor Ho’s 24 Victoria Square 7 Annual Ward 2 Councillor Alan Ho Community Centre, Community BBQ City of Markham 2929 Elgin Mills Road East Frisby Park, Anthony Roman Centre 101 Town Centre Boulevard 5pm to 8pm 15 Murison Drive Markham, ON L3R 9W3 5pm to 8pm T: 905-479-7760 M: 647-298-6332 [email protected]