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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.
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
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
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
Lloyd Robertson, the longtime CTV News anchor who made Markham his home, died Monday at age 92. Flags at the Markham Civic Centre have been lowered in his honour.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham declared a significant weather event before snow, ice pellets and freezing rain arrived Wednesday, taking every school bus in York Region off the road.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
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
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
Summer camp registration opens Feb. 10 and spring swim lessons Feb. 24, while a three-month fitness membership sells for $138 until Feb. 14.
By Markham Voice Staff · 1 min read
Provincial changes in force Jan. 1 let MPAC send assessment notices electronically, let municipalities fine Fire Code violators and move financial statements online.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
As of Jan. 1, producers run Markham's blue box program through Circular Materials, residents can recycle more at the curb, and blue box questions go to Miller Waste.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read