markham: Markham Resident, Lloyd Robertson, Signs Off as Anchor of CTV National News - 09/01/11 04:45 PM
Markham Resident, Lloyd Robertson, Signs Off as Anchor of CTV National News
Tonight, just before 11:30 pm EDT, local Markham, Ontario resident Lloyd Robertson, age 77,  signed off as the news anchor of CTV National News after a 35 year run as news anchor with CTV, one of Canada's national private television networks.   From 1976 to 1984, Lloyd co-anchored the national news with Harvey Kirck and then became sole anchor in 1984.  Immediately prior to his final newscast, CTV aired a one hour program about Lloyd Robertson's life, which was very interesting.
Lloyd started his broadcasting carrer in 1952 at a … (3 comments)

markham: Sample Town of Markham's Tap Water at Markham's WOW Trailer - 08/28/11 03:58 PM
Sample Town of Markham's Tap Water at Markham's WOW Trailer
Looking for an alternative to expensive bottled or filtered water?
Why not try Town of Markham's tap water?
Simply visit the Town of Markham's WOW trailer to sample Markham's tap water, which is a safe, convenient and enviornmentally friendly choice.
Just bring your reusable water bottle to these events to try Markham's tap water:
Saturday, September 10, 2011 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - RBC Markham - Millilken Children's Festival at the Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario (northwest corner of Warden Avenue and Highway 7)
Saturday, … (4 comments)

markham: Public Transit Schedule on Labour Day 2011 - 08/28/11 03:24 PM
Public Transit Schedule on Labour Day 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011 is Labour Day, a statutory holiday in the Greater Toronto Area.
Public transit systems, including York Region Transit, VIVA, Toronto Transit Commission ("TTC") (including buses, streetcars, subways and light rapid transit), GO Transit (including trains and buses) will all be operating on a holiday schedule on Victoria Day.
Therefore, before you travel, remember to check the schedules to determine when the systems will be running.
Have a Happy and Safe Labour Day 2011.
Public Transit Schedule on Labour Day 2011
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markham: What is closed on Labour Day 2011 in Markham, Ontario? - 08/28/11 03:21 PM
What is closed on Labour Day 2011 in Markham, Ontario?
Monday, September 5, 2011 is Labour Day in Ontario.  Since Labour Day is a statutory holiday, there will be many closures.  In addition, some services will operate on a holiday schedule.  Below is a list of some of the closures for Labour Day 2011 in Markham, Ontario.
The following will be closed:
Government offices (municipal, provincial and federal) except for a very limited number of services Libraries Canada Post Stores, shopping centres, plazas, grocery stores (some shopping may be available in designated tourist areas or where there are exceptions in the … (0 comments)

markham: Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of October 23, 2011 to October 29, 2011 - 08/21/11 02:59 AM
Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of October 23, 2011 to October 29, 2011
The following 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:
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 9 a.m. - Development Services Committee
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 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, contact the Clerk's Office at (905) 475-4744 or visit www.markham.ca.
Markham Council … (3 comments)

markham: Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of October 16, 2011 to October 22, 2011 - 08/21/11 02:58 AM
Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of October 16, 2011 to October 22, 2011
The following 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, October 17, 2011 - 9 a.m. - General Committee
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 9 a.m. - Development Services Committee
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 7 p.m. - Markham Council
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 … (1 comments)

markham: Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of October 9, 2011 to October 15, 2011 - 08/21/11 02:54 AM
Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of October 9, 2011 to October 15, 2011
The following 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:
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 9 a.m. - Development Services Committee
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 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, contact the Clerk's Office at (905) 475-4744 or visit www.markham.ca.
Markham Council … (0 comments)

markham: Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of October 2, 2011 to October 8, 2011 - 08/21/11 02:53 AM
Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of October 2, 2011 to October 8, 2011
The following 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, October 3, 2011 - 9 a.m. - General Committee
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 9 a.m. - Development Services Committee
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 7 p.m. - Markham Council
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 … (0 comments)

markham: Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of September 25, 2011 to October 1, 2011 - 08/21/11 02:42 AM
Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of September 25, 2011 to October 1, 2011
The following 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, September 26, 2011 - 9 a.m. - General Committee
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 9 a.m. - Development Services Committee
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 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, contact the … (0 comments)

markham: Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of September 18, 2011 to September 24, 2011 - 08/21/11 02:41 AM
Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of September 18, 2011 to September 24, 2011
The following 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, September 19, 2011 - 9 a.m. - General Committee
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - 9 a.m. - Development Services Committee
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - 7 p.m. - Markham Council
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 … (0 comments)

markham: Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of September 11, 2011 to September 17, 2011 - 08/21/11 02:38 AM
Markham Council and Committee Meetings - Week of September 11, 2011 to September 17, 2011
The following 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, September 12, 2011 - 9 a.m. - General Committee
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - 9 a.m. - Development Services Committee
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - 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, contact the … (0 comments)

markham: Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund - Fall 2011 application deadline September 6, 2011 - 08/21/11 02:25 AM
Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund - Fall 2011 application deadline September 6, 2011
The Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund is a program operated by the Town of Markham in Ontario, Canada that provides funding for innovative and leading environmental initiatives that contribute to the health of the natural environment.
There are currently two application and funding cycles each year.  The fall 2011 funding application deadline is Tuesday, September 6, 2011.  The Town of Markham website has a webpage that explains the program including application process and eligibility guidance.  It also provides examples of prior projects that have been funded.
Visit www.markham.ca/wps/portal/Markham/AboutMarkham/EnvironmentalLeadership/EnvironmentalSustainabilityFund for more … (0 comments)

markham: Reesor Road closed until early November 2011 - 08/21/11 02:20 AM
Reesor Road closed until early November 2011
Reesor Road, in Markham, Ontario is closed for construction purposes between Steeles Avenue East and 14th Avenue from late July 2011 until approximately November 1, 2011.  During the closure, alternative routes need to be considered.  Note that 14th Avenue is also closed from Reesor Road to Box Grove ByPass until January 2012.
I have noticed that the new traffic lights have just been installed at Ninth Line and Steeles Avenue East.  Hopefully, the lights will become operational within the next few days.  This will help traffic turning onto either street and will help tremendously … (3 comments)

markham: Angus Glen Indoor Tennis Court Now Open - 08/21/11 02:14 AM
Angus Glen Indoor Tennis Court Now Open
The Angus Glen Indoor Tennis Court is now open from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm.
To book court time, you must obtain a Court Booking Privilege ID by visiting the tennis court at 3970 Major Mackenzie Drive East between Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road in Markham, Ontario.  You can then book your  court time online at www.markham.ca or by calling (905) 477-7000 ext 7149.
Angus Glen Indoor Tennis Court Now Open
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markham: 2011 / 2012 York Region District School Board Calendar - 08/14/11 04:57 PM
2011 / 2012 York Region District School Board Calendar
The York Region District School Board has released its calendars for the 2011 / 2012 school year.
Separate calendars are for
All schools except those covered by a specific calendar Keswick, Maple, Markville and Sutton District High Schools Bill Crothers Secondar School Alternative Day / Full Day Kindergarden The calendars available on the York Region District School Board website at www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
The calendars include information such as
first day of classes last day of classes school holidays (statutory holidays, Christmas holidays, March Break) Professional Activity and Training Days 2011 / 2012 York … (5 comments)

markham: First Time Buyer Tax Incentives Help Fuel Real Estate Recovery in Markham, Ontario - 08/14/11 04:07 PM
First Time Buyer Tax Incentives Help Fuel Real Estate Recovery in Markham, Ontario
The real estate market is improving very nicely in Markham, Ontario.  The Canadian federal goverment has tax incentives to help first time buyers take advantage of the real estate recovery when they are purchasing their home.
These tax incentives include, but are not limited to:
Home Buyers Tax Credit ("HBTC") RRSP Home Buyers' Plan ("HBP") Contact the Canada Revenue Agency for full details on how to take advantage of these tax programs.  The CRA website is at www.cra-arc.gc.ca.
First Time Buyer Tax Incentives Help Fuel Real Estate Recovery … (3 comments)

markham: Infrastructure Improvements in Markham, Ontario help the Real Estate Recovery - 08/14/11 03:36 PM
Infrastructure Improvements in Markham, Ontario help the Real Estate Recovery
Many businesses and residents in Markham, Ontario depend on a healthy economy to help with the improvements to real estate recovery.  The various levels of government have been spendng sizable amount of funds on infrastructure improvements to help with economic stimulus and to make Markham, Ontario a better place.
Some current infrastructure improvements currently underway include:
expansion of Markham-Stouffville Hospital building of the new East Markham Library and Community Centre building of the new Markham Fire Department firehall in Cornell construction of the new VivaNext stations in various parts of Markham … (4 comments)

markham: School Calendar 2011 / 2012 - York Catholic District School Board - 08/13/11 04:18 PM
School Calendar 2011 / 2012 - York Catholic District School Board
The York Catholic District School Board has released its school calendar for the 2011 / 2012 school year.  It is available on the York Catholic District School Board website's home page at www.ycdsb.ca.
Two calendars are available, one for kindergarten and other other for elementary and secondary school.
The calendars show important information such as
Professional Activity Days Statutory Holidays Training Days Dates that Report Cards will be issued Secondary School Semesters Christmas Holidays March Break End of Semester Exam Days School Calendar 2011 / 2012 - York Catholic District School … (3 comments)

markham: Is my child's school bus running on schedule or is it late? - 08/13/11 04:10 PM
Is my child's school bus running on schedule or is it late?
From time to time, school buses operated on behalf of the York Region District School Board or the York Catholic District School Board are late in the morning or the afternoon.
Student Transportation Services, which is a collaborative venture of both school boards, maintains a page on its website where school bus companies are required to report school buses that are running late.
Buses taht are reported late in the morning will appear until 2:00 pm on the website.  Buses that are reported late in the afternoon will appear … (6 comments)

markham: What School Boards are in Markham, Ontario? - 08/13/11 03:51 PM
What School Boards are in Markham, Ontario?
Markham, Ontario, Canada is served by two taxpayer supported school boards:
1)  York Region District School Board
2)  York Catholic District School Board
Both school boards have elementary schools and secondary schools throughout Markham.  English as well as French immersion programs are offered.  Both school boards offer programs for students with special educational requirements.
Contact your local school or the school board for more information.  Details about each school are on the school board website.
If you are moving to a new residential property within Markham or enrolling your child in school, make sure … (1 comments)