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2012 Family Day Activities at Thornhill Community Centre in Thornhill, Ontario - 02/19/12 09:56 PM
2012 Family Day Activities at Thornhill Community Centre in Thornhill, Ontario
Thornhill Community Centre, located at 7755 Bayview Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario (northeast corner of Bayview Avenue and John Street) has a variety of events to help celebrate Family Day on Monday, February 20, 2012.
The scheduled events include:
The fitness centre will be open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
2012 Family Day Activities at Thornhill Community Centre in Thornhill, Ontario
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2012 Family Day Activities at Angus Glen Community Centre in Markham, Ontario - 02/19/12 09:52 PM
2012 Family Day Activities at Angus Glen Community Centre in Markham, Ontario
Angus Glen Community Centre, located at 3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East, Markham, Ontario (north side of Major Mackenzie Drive East between Kennedy Road and Warden Avenue) has a variety of events to help celebrate Family Day on Monday, February 20, 2012.
The scheduled events include:
The Tennis Centre will be open from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm.  Contact the Tennis Centre to book courts at 905-944-7149
2012 Family Day Activities at Angus Glen Community Centre in Markham, Ontario
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2012 Family Day Activities at Milliken Mills Community Centre in Markham, Ontario - 02/19/12 09:48 PM
2012 Family Day Activities at Milliken Mills Community Centre in Markham, Ontario
Millken Mills Community Centre, located at 7600 Kennedy Road Road, Markham, Ontario (west side of Kennedy Road between 14th Avenue and Denison Street) has a variety of events to help celebrate Family Day on Monday, February 20, 2012.
The scheduled events include:
2012 Family Day Activities at Milliken Mills Community Centre in Markham, Ontario
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2012 Family Day Activities at Centennial Community Centre in Markham, Ontario - 02/19/12 09:44 PM
2012 Family Day Activities at Centennial Community Centre in Markham, Ontario
Centennial Community Centre, located at 8600 McCowan Road, Markham, Ontario (northwest corner of McCowan Road and Bullock Drive, just north of Markville Shopping Centre) has a variety of events to help celebrate Family Day on Monday, February 20, 2012.
The fitness centre will be open from 8 am to 4 pm.  The scheduled events are below.
2012 Family Day Activities at Centennial Community Centre in Markham, Ontario
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Proposed 2015 Markham Pan Am Centre Unveiled - 02/19/12 09:39 PM
Proposed 2015 Markham Pan Am Centre Unveiled
The Town of Markham and the Pan Am 2015 Games Committee held the first official unveiling of the proposed 2015 Pan Am Games facility in Markam on February 16, 2012.
The facility is proposed to be 142,000 square feet and construction is expected to commence in July 2012 and completed in 2014.  It will be located at 16 Main Street Unionville South, just south of Highway 7 on a 13 acre property.  The estimated cost is $52 million for the Olympic-sized swimming pool which will be used for water polo and $22 million for … (3 comments)

2012 Markham Summer Day Camps - 02/19/12 09:19 PM
2012 Markham Summer Day Camps
Are you thinking about registering your child for summer day camp in Markham, Ontario?
Don't delay, as the Town of Markham has advised that spaces are limited and are filling up quickly.
To register, go to EZ Reg at www.markham.ca.  For more information, contact (905) 475-4731, visit www.markham.ca or read your copy of the official Town of Markham publication "Markham Life" which was recently distributed.
2012 Markham Summer Day Camps
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Town of Markham is looking for Committee Volunteers - Deadline March 2, 2012 - 02/19/12 09:16 PM
Town of Markham is looking for Committee Volunteers - Deadline March 2, 2012
Do you enjoy volunteering?  The Town of Markham is looking for committee volunteers to advise it on a wide range of topics.  Currently, Markham is looking for volunteers for the following committees:
Animal Care Committee Markham Centre Advisory Group Seniors Advisory Committee The application deadline is Friday, March 2, 2012.  Applications and details of the mandates of the committees, meeting times, application process and more are available at www.markham.ca.  Alternatively, you can contat the Clerk's Office at the Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario L3R … (0 comments)

Free Heritage Seminar - Repairing Heritage Wood Windows and Doors - 02/19/12 09:08 PM
Free Heritage Seminar - Repairing Heritage Wood Windows and Doors
Heritage Markham is sponsoring a free seminar on repairing and upgrading heritage wood windows and doors. Repairing instead of replacing these features not only preserves Markham's architectural heritage, but also has environmental, social and economic benefits.  It can
Increase the monetary value of the house. Improve energy efficiency and save money. Preserve the heritage value of both the house and neighbourhood. Participants will learn:
The advantages of repair work performed by the home owner. The sectional components of a wood window. How to properly remove old putty and apply new putty. … (0 comments)

2012 Markham Budget - 1.5% Tax Rate Increase - 02/12/12 09:27 PM
2012 Markham Budget - 1.5% Tax Rate Increase
The Town of Markham has announced that Markham Council has approved its 2012 Budget with a 1.5% tax rate increase which is below the current rate of inflation of 2.3%.
Markham had a zero tax rate increase in 2009, 2010 and 2011.  It was the only municipality in the Greater Toronto Area with such an achievement.
A number of important and exciting improvements are being made to the infrastructure and services in Markham in 2012.
2012 Markham Budget - 1.5% Tax Rate Increase
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2012 Markham Spring Homeshow - 02/12/12 01:19 AM
2012 Markham Spring Homeshow
The 2012 Markham Spring Homeshow will be held at the Markham Fairgrounds (northeast corner of McCowan Road and Elgin Mills Road) on March 2, 3 and 4, 2012.
Hours of operation are:  Friday (1 pm to 9 pm); Saturday (10 am - 6 pm), Sunday (11 am to 5 pm).
Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for seniors.  Children and parking are free.
Coupons exist to help reduce the cost of admission.
For more information, visit www.markhamhomeshow.com.
2012 Markham Spring Homeshow
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Rigid plastic food and household containers - 02/12/12 01:14 AM
Rigid plastic food and household containers
Did you know that rigid plastic food and household containers are recyclable in York Region including the Town of Markham?
Simply place your rigid plastic food and household containers in your blue box.
If you don't know whether a particular item is recyclable or where to place it, visit the Bin-dicator tool at www.york.ca/waste.
Rigid plastic food and household containers
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Angus Glen Community Park - Community Meeting in Markham - 02/12/12 12:48 AM
Angus Glen Community Park - Community Meeting in Markham
The Town of Markham will be holding a residents' meeting to discuss design options for the Angus Glen Community Park.  Construction is expected to begin in late fall 2012 or early spring of 2013.  The Angus Glen Community Park will be located immmediately north of the Angus Glen Community Centre and Library which is between Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road on the north side of Major Mackenzie Drive East.
The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7 pm at the Angus Glen Community Centre, Activity Rooms 2 and … (3 comments)

Markham Pan Am Centre - Community Open House - 02/12/12 12:43 AM
Markham Pan Am Centre - Community Open House
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Members of Markham Council are holding a Community Open House to let the public learn more about the proposed Markham Pan Am Centre which will be used for aquatics, badminton and more.
The Community Open House will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 6 pm to 9 pm with the formal presentation to commence at 7 pm.  It will be held at the Markham Civic Centre, located at 101 Town Centre Boulevard (northwest corner of Highway 7 East and Warden Avenue.
Markham Pan Am Centre - … (0 comments)

Two months of FREE York Region Transit / YRT / VIVA transit to March 31, 2012 - 02/06/12 08:12 AM
Two months of FREE York Region Transit / YRT / VIVA transit to March 31, 2012
The Regional Municipality of York is providing FREE transit service to riders who use any York Region Transit ("YRT") or VIVA route in York Region from Saturday, February 4, 2012 to Saturday, March 31, 2012.
The free transit offer is intented to benefits anyone who was affected during the labour dispute and strike that affected the bus services over the past few months.
The free rides on York Region Transit and VIVA also apply to Dial-a-Ride, Mobility Plus, TTC routes that operate within York Region, … (6 comments)

York Region Transit / VIVA strike is over - 02/06/12 08:05 AM
York Region Transit / VIVA strike is over
The York Region Transit and VIVA bus strike is over.  Some routes went back in service on Saturday, February 4, 2012 while most are back in service today (Monday, February 6, 2012).  A small number of routes go back in Service on Sunday February 26, 2012 and Monday February 27, 2012.
See www.yrt.ca for the the latest schedule updates.  As of Monday, February 6, 2012, 96 percent of TRT / VIVA customers will have a route available to them, including all school special bus routes.
York Region Transit / VIVA strike is over
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2012 Library Camps in Markham, Ontario, Canada - 02/05/12 11:55 PM
2012 Library Camps in Markham, Ontario, Canada
Does your Markham, Ontario, Canada child love the library? Perhaps he or she will enjoy attending one of the many library camps that will be operated by the Town of Markham Public Libraries during summer 2012. The library include:
Adventures in Math and Science Camp Camp Imagination Community Leadership Creative Writing Camp Get Ready for School Camp Journalism Camp Passport to Knowledge Public Speaking Camp Ready for Reading Camp See the full descriptions of each camp, as well as costs, locations, dates for each camp session, age restrictions, registration information and more in the … (0 comments)

2012 Summer Variety Camps in Markham, Ontario, Canada - 02/05/12 11:50 PM
2012 Summer Variety Camps in Markham, Ontario, Canada
Does your Markham, Ontario, Canada child love variety? Perhaps he or she will enjoy attending one of the variety camps that will be operated by the Town of Markham during summer 2011. The variety camps include:
Kiddies Korner Camp Capers Fun in the Sun Camp Kidz, Camp and Computers Awesome Authors Camp Chess and Games Camp Discovery Camp Magic, Mystery and Marvel Dance and Drama Animation and Web Design Media Mania Summer Blast Counsellor in Training Future Engineeers Camp Chess and Badminton Camp Dance Crew Camp ECO Camp at Chimo Fun in the … (0 comments)

2012 Summer Sports Camps in Markham, Ontario, Canada - 02/05/12 11:44 PM
2012 Summer Sports Camps in Markham, Ontario, Canada
Does your Markham, Ontario, Canada child love sports?  Perhaps he or she will enjoy attending one of the sports camps that will be operated by the Town of Markham during summer 2012.  The sports camps include:
Junior Sports Camp Soccer Camp Unionville Hockey Camp Girls on the Go Sports Camp Golf and Sports Camp Sports Camp Badminton Camp Volleyball Camp Basketball Camp Skateboarding Camp Advanced Hockey Camp Absolute Sportacular Tennis Camp - Pre-teen Xtreme Teens Basketball Select Camp Tennis Camp  - Children's Many of these camps also include recreational swimming.  See the full … (0 comments)

Wide Variety of 2012 Summer Camps in Markham, Ontario, Canada - 02/05/12 11:37 PM
Wide Variety of 2012 Summer Camps in Markham, Ontario, Canada
The Town of Markham operates a large variety of summer camps each summer.  According to the Spring 2012 edition of Markham Life, an official publication of the Town of Markham. Markham will be offering the following types of camps in summer 2012:
Camp Chimo (located in the Milne Dam Conservation Area) Sports Camps - Approximately 19 different camps for different child interests and ages Variety Camps - Approximately 22 different camps to meet the interests of different children and ages Arts and Culture Camps - Approximately 35 different camps to meet … (0 comments)

2012 Spring Program Registration Dates in Markham, Ontario, Canada - 02/05/12 11:25 PM
2012 Spring Program Registration Dates in Markham, Ontario, Canada
Are you planning to register yourself or members of your family for 2012 spring programs offered by the Town of Markham?  Below are the registration dates:
EZ Reg and FAST TRACK open for registration:
Programs - Tuesday, February 12, 2012, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Aquatics - Tuesday, February 28, 2012, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Private Swim - Thursday, Mar. 1, 2012, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Non-Resident Registration:
Programs and Aquatics - Tuesday, March 6, 2012, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Drop Box, Mail & Fax Deadlines (Ensure your forms are dropped off/received/faxed prior … (0 comments)

Earlybird Savings on 2012 Summer Camp Registration in Markham, Ontario - 02/05/12 11:20 PM
Earlybird Savings on 2012 Summer Camp Registration in Markham, Ontario
 
Are you thinking about summer during the unusually warm winter in Markham, Ontario?
 
Save 10% on the cost of your child's 2012 Summer Camp registration when you register between February 6, 2012 and February 12, 2012 for a Town of Markham Summer Day Camp.  The various Markham Day Camps have many sessions which run during summer camp season between July 2, 2012 to August 31, 2012.
 
For full information about Summer Day Camps operated by the Town of Markham including registration information, locations, sessions, activities and more, visit … (0 comments)

When will the 2012 Summer edition of Markham Life be distributed? - 02/05/12 10:49 PM
When will the 2012 Summer edition of Markham Life be distributed?
Are you starting to think about registering for programs with the Town of Markham that take place during summer 2012?
The 2012 Summer edition of Markham Life, which is published by the Town of Markham, will be distributed during the week of April 27, 2012.
It will be full of fun activities for all ages throughout the summer that are taking place in Town of Markham facilities.
When will the 2012 Summer edition of Markham Life be distributed?
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Looking for 2012 Spring Markham Life? - 02/05/12 10:41 PM
Looking for 2012 Spring Markham Life?
Are you starting to think about registering for programs with the Town of Markham that take place during spring 2012?
The 2012 Spring edition of Markham Life, which is published by the Town of Markham, was distributed during the week of January 29, 2012 to all homes in Markham.  It is also available online at www.markham.ca as well as in hardcopy paper format at many locations in Markham such as the Markham Civic Centre, libraries and community centres.
It will be full of fun activities for all ages throughout the summer that are taking place … (0 comments)

Win a Night of Romance on Main Street Markham - 02/05/12 10:33 PM
Win a Night of Romance on Main Street Markham
The 160 unique businesses of historic Downtown Markham located on Main Street Markham offer unique gifts and exceptional service.  Find something for that special someone on your Valentine's Day list.
From January 28, 2012 to February 13, 2012, with any purchase from a participating merchant on Main Street Markham, you will receive a ballot to potentially win A Night of Romance.
The Night of Romance winner will receive:
two dozen long-stemmed red roses a box of chocolates $100 gift certificate for dinner at one of the great participating restaurants on Main Street … (1 comments)

Looking for a Summer Camp to Send Your Kids? - 02/05/12 10:26 PM
Looking for a Summer Camp to Send Your Kids?
Summer is rapidly approaching and winter has not felt like winter this year.  In fact, it feels very much like spring.
Camp Expo bills itself as Canada's largest summer camp expo.  Approximately 50 summer camps will be exhibiting at the expo.  The expo is being held on February 26, 2012 from 12 noon to 4 pm at Roy Thompson Hall in downtown Toronto.
Full details are at www.campexpo.ca and a free admission voucher is currently available when you register at the website but may not always be available.
Looking for a Summer … (1 comments)

 
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