Cold warning covers Markham as wind chills reach the minus 30s
Environment Canada's cold warning took in York Region as the GTA hit its coldest wind chills of the winter. Milder air is expected early next week.
By Markham Voice Staff · 3 min read
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Editorial: York Catholic trustees have 14 days to show they can govern
The province's concerns about the York Catholic board are serious. Trustees should answer them in public, and Queen's Park should say clearly what a passing answer looks like.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Ontario gives York Catholic board 14 days to answer concerns or face supervision
Education Minister Paul Calandra put the York Catholic District School Board on notice over depleted reserves, leadership turnover and governance problems.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham asks Ontario to act on road salt pollution, days after record storm
Markham council backed a resolution urging Ontario to create limited liability rules for snow contractors and fund an expert panel on salt in fresh water.
By Markham Voice Staff · 3 min read
Record-setting storm shuts Markham schools as city plows through the night
A rare orange winter storm warning brought the GTA's snowiest day on record on Jan. 25. York Region schools closed Monday and Markham crews worked overnight.
By Markham Voice Staff · 3 min read
Oak Valley Health cuts about 18 jobs at Markham Stouffville and Uxbridge hospitals
The hospital network says no bedside nursing or direct patient care was cut. It ended the 2024-25 fiscal year with a $9.3-million operating deficit.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Chinese Heritage Month in Markham: 3 free events to mark on the February calendar
Markham's second Chinese Heritage Month brings a grand opening at Flato Markham Theatre, a workshop day in Milliken Mills and a regional celebration in Newmarket.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham digs out from 45 cm storm as deep cold and more snow follow
The Jan. 15 storm left about 45 centimetres of snow in Markham, double the forecast, and closed schools. A new snowfall warning followed during a long cold snap.
By Markham Voice Staff · 3 min read
Dickson Hill residents raise well fears as Markham committee backs 2,800-home plan
Councillors backed an official plan change for Treasure Hill, south of 19th Avenue and west of Highway 48, and called for a meeting with worried neighbours in Dickson Hill.
By Markham Voice Staff · 3 min read
Markham man charged with criminal harassment after incident at Pan Am Centre
York Regional Police allege the 54-year-old repeatedly attended another person's swimming lessons over several months. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham hospital's mental health team flags signs of seasonal depression
Oak Valley Health, which runs Markham Stouffville Hospital, says it sees seasonal affective disorder most from November to March, and outlines symptoms and treatment.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Students with disabilities build job skills through internships at Markham YMCA
Four York Region public school students are interning at the Markham YMCA through Project SEARCH, a one-year school-to-work program for students with disabilities.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read