markham: Install new batteries in your smoke detector on March 11, 2012 - 03/10/12 11:48 PM
Install new batteries in your smoke detector  on March 11, 2012
Many people and many fire departments recommend that when the clocks move ahead one hour or move back one hour, you should also replace the old batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monixide detectors with fresh new batteries.  Thus, you should replace your batteries at least twice a year and more often if the batteries need to be replaced.
Replace your batteries when the clocks move forward one hour on March 11, 2012.
Install new batteries in your smoke detector  on March 11, 2012
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markham: Move Your Clocks Forward by One Hour for Daylight Savings Time March 11, 2012 - 03/10/12 11:46 PM
Move Your Clocks Forward by One Hour for Daylight Savings Time March 11, 2012
It is that time of year again!  Time to move your clocks forward by one hour.  Daylight savings time began at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2012.  You lost one hour of sleep last night and your March Break is shorter by one hour.
We move back to Eastern Standard Time at 2 a.m. on Sunday November 4, 2012.
Remember to change the time on all of your clocks.  Some clocks will automatically change over.  However, if your clock is in equipment that is older, it … (0 comments)

markham: Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of March 18, 2012 to March 24, 2012 - 03/04/12 02:09 PM
Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of March 18, 2012 to March 24, 2012
The following Town of Markham Council and Standing Committee meetings are open to the public at Markham Civic Centre on the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Warden Avenue in Markham this week:
Monday, March 19, 2012 - 9 a.m. - General Committee Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 9 a.m. - Development Services Committee Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 7 p.m. - Council Meeting You can view the agendas and listen to live audio streams of the meetings at www.markham,ca.
For more information, contact the Clerk's … (1 comments)

markham: Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of March 11, 2012 to March 17, 2012 - 03/04/12 02:09 PM
Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of March 11, 2012 to March 17, 2012
The following Town of Markham Council and Standing Committee meetings are open to the public at Markham Civic Centre on the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Warden Avenue in Markham this week:
**** NO MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED THIS WEEK.  IT IS MARCH BREAK. ****
You can view the agendas and listen to live audio streams of the meetings at www.markham,ca.
For more information, contact the Clerk's Office at (905) 475-4744 or visit www.markham.ca.
Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of March 11, 2012 to … (0 comments)

markham: Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of March 4, 2012 to March 10, 2012 - 03/04/12 02:04 PM
Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of March 4, 2012 to March 10, 2012
The following Town of Markham Council and Standing Committee meetings are open to the public at Markham Civic Centre on the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Warden Avenue in Markham this week:
Monday, March 5, 2012 - 9 a.m. - General Committee Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 9 a.m. - Development Services Committee Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 7 p.m. - Development Services Committee (Public Meeting) You can view the agendas and listen to live audio streams of the meetings at www.markham,ca.
For more information, … (0 comments)

markham: Markham Civic Centre Ice Rink Temporarily Closed Due to Warm Weather - 03/04/12 02:00 PM
Markham Civic Centre Ice Rink Temporarily Closed Due to Warm Weather
The Town of Markham has announced that the ice rink at the Markham Civic Centre is temporily closed due to warm weather.  Water from melting snow has been flowing onto the pad and melting the existing ice.  Due to the expection of 10 to 15 mm of rain, rebuilding of ice is prevented temporarily.
the Town of Markham hopes to have the ice rebuilt and have the ice rink re-opened on Tuesday March 6, 2012.
Markham Civic Centre Ice Rink Temporarily Closed Due to Warm Weather
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markham: Markham 2011 Water Quality Report - 03/04/12 01:52 PM
Markham 2011 Water Quality Report
The Town of Markham has released its Water Quality Report for 2011.  It is available on the Town of Markham website at www.markham.ca.
The Water Quality Report is produced in compliance with the Ontario Drinking Water System Regulation (O. Reg. 170/03) and is made available in accordance with the law.
You can also obtain a copy of the 2011 Water Quality Report by contacting the Contact Centre of the Town of Markham, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario or from the Markham Waterworks Department at 8100 Warden Avenue.
If you have any questions, contact (905) 477-5530.
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markham: 2012 March Break Recreational Swim Times in Markham, Ontario - 03/04/12 01:49 PM
2012 March Break Recreational Swim Times in Markham, Ontario
There will be additional swim times during March Break 2012 (March 12, 2012 to March 16, 2012) for recreational swimming.  The times shown below are in addition to regularly scheduled swim times.
Angus Glen Pool (3900 Major Mackenzie Drive East, north side, between Kennedy Road and Warden Avenue) - Monday to Friday - 1 pm to 2:30 pm Centennial Pool (8600 McCowan Road, northwest corner of McCowan Road and Bullock Drive, between Highway 7 East and 16th Avenue) - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 2:30 pm to 4 pm; Wednesday and Friday … (0 comments)

markham: 2012 Family Day Activities at Thornhill Community Centre in Thornhill, Ontario - 02/19/12 01:56 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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markham: 2012 Family Day Activities at Angus Glen Community Centre in Markham, Ontario - 02/19/12 01:52 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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markham: 2012 Family Day Activities at Milliken Mills Community Centre in Markham, Ontario - 02/19/12 01:48 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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markham: 2012 Family Day Activities at Centennial Community Centre in Markham, Ontario - 02/19/12 01:44 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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markham: Proposed 2015 Markham Pan Am Centre Unveiled - 02/19/12 01:39 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)

markham: 2012 Markham Summer Day Camps - 02/19/12 01:19 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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markham: Town of Markham is looking for Committee Volunteers - Deadline March 2, 2012 - 02/19/12 01:16 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)

markham: Free Heritage Seminar - Repairing Heritage Wood Windows and Doors - 02/19/12 01:08 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)

markham: 2012 Markham Budget - 1.5% Tax Rate Increase - 02/12/12 01:27 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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markham: 2012 Markham Spring Homeshow - 02/11/12 05:19 PM
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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markham: Angus Glen Community Park - Community Meeting in Markham - 02/11/12 04:48 PM
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: Markham Pan Am Centre - Community Open House - 02/11/12 04:43 PM
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)