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What Markham's $677.9M 2026 budget means for your property tax bill
Markham's 2026 operating plan carries a 3.90 per cent tax increase — about $54.99 a year for the average home — with millions earmarked for repairing aging assets and cutting emissions.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham appoints first chief enterprise performance and innovation officer
Sumon Acharjee will lead organizational performance and business transformation at the City of Markham, with a mandate that includes continued responsible AI adoption.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Aaniin and Markham Village libraries to get $675,000 in equipment upgrades
Council has approved about $675,000 for automated equipment at two Markham library branches, including book sorters and self-checkout kiosks.
By Markham Voice Staff · 1 min read
Markham tells residents to pay online or in person as Canada Post rotating strikes disrupt mail
Canada Post workers have begun rotating regional strikes, and the City of Markham is urging residents and businesses to use online and in-person options so bills and city services aren't interrupted. Committee of Adjustment notices are also moving online.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Wildfire smoke puts Markham air quality at high risk
Smoke from Northwestern Ontario wildfires has prompted an Environment Canada warning for Markham residents. Outdoor exertion should be reduced or rescheduled, and windows and doors kept closed where possible.
By Markham Voice Staff · 1 min read
Markham committee opens door to speed cushions and backs school zone safety guide
Councillors voted to ease a 2010 ban on vertical traffic calming and endorsed a guide for safer school zones, including School Streets closures.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham adopts Vision Zero road safety plan, puts $896,000 into school zones
Provincial road safety money will go to improvements in 16 school zones that were set up for speed cameras before the province cancelled them.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham committee backs $578,000 fix for Cornell Community Centre basement
Councillors asked whether the city could recover costs for construction problems at the 12-year-old building. Staff said the repairs have to go ahead.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham councillor surveys residents on city-wide windrow clearing
Regional Councillor Alan Ho is asking residents whether Markham should clear driveway windrows city-wide, a service last estimated at $4.6 million a year.
By Markham Voice Staff · 3 min read
Markham council honours road and parks staff, defers new environmental fees
At its first meetings of 2026, Markham council recognized award-winning operations work, reviewed investment returns and put off a vote on new environmental fees.
By Markham Voice Staff · 3 min read
Markham committee backs demolition of two listed Milliken houses, with a plaque
The owner of 58 and 64 Old Kennedy Road wants to clear the site. Heritage staff say the houses are not significant, but a Markham Remembered plaque will mark their history.
By Markham Voice Staff · 3 min read