Markham voters head to the polls this month as municipal election nears
Markham's municipal and school board election takes place this October, with third party advertisers able to register until Oct. 23. Candidate nominations closed in August.
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Markham voter letters mailed ahead of Oct. 16 start to online voting
Markham’s municipal election voter letters are on their way. Residents who have not received theirs by Oct. 16 should check their registration.
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 Indy debut drew up to 150,000 fans and best TV audience in over a decade, councillor says
Markham's first IndyCar race weekend is being called a commercial and operational success, with projected attendance of up to 150,000 and the highest Canadian TV audience for the series since 2012.
By Markham Voice Staff · 3 min read
Three-way race for Markham mayor set as nomination period closes
Incumbent Frank Scarpitti will face Martin Ross and Stephen Edgell in the Oct. 26 municipal election, after the nomination period closed with a contested race in Markham.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Registration closed: 63 candidates certified for Markham's fall municipal election
Markham voters now know who they can choose from this October. Candidate registration for the 2026 municipal election closed on Aug. 24, with 63 candidates certified for council and school board trustee races.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham election candidate registration closes Aug. 21
Residents seeking to run in Markham’s municipal election have until Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. to register. Voting takes place Oct. 16 to 26.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Highway 7 East subdivision with park and 30 affordable units gets committee nod
Markham's development services committee approved in principle a draft plan for four development blocks, roads, a park and greenway lands at 4077 to 4121 Highway 7 East.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham asks province to open transit-oriented community plans to public comment
Committee wants Infrastructure Ontario to let the city release proposals and consult residents once a pre-application meeting is complete.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 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
Split Markham council passes up-to-four-units rule over mayor's objection
Council voted 6-5 to allow up to four homes on many residential lots, a Housing Accelerator Fund measure that had been deferred since October.
By Markham Voice Staff · 3 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