City of Markham

A Canada-wide test of the #AlertReady system is scheduled on November 25, 2020 at 12:55 PM ET. Alert Ready delivers critical and possibly life-saving alerts through TV, radio and wireless devices. Visit alertready.ca to learn more and check your phone’s compatibility to receive these alerts.

Consider using a clothes rack instead of a dryer for some of your weekly laundry. You will save on energy and add some humidity to your indoor air at the same time. Learn more: bit.ly/35pZYdR #greenMarkham ... #saveenergysavemoney See more

It is important that we continue to do our part to keep one another safe. Don’t let your guard down. Your vulnerable friends & family are counting on you! Protect yourself & others: markham.ca/CovidSafety #MarkhamCares #WeAreInThisTogether

Throughout November, the City invites you to leave a message in the virtual Book of Remembrance to honour the sacrifice of all those who have fallen, served, and still serve. Please share and visit: markham.ca/markhamremembers

Styrofoam packaging is no longer collected at the curb. Find out what goes where: markham.ca/styrofoamrecycling #MarkhamRecycles #greenMarkham

We know it’s been a challenging year. Are you wondering how your tax dollars will be invested? Join the #MarkhamBudget2021 discussion by attending one of our virtual meetings or listen online. For dates and times visit markham.ca/budget.

We want your input! Please take a few minutes to complete the COVID-19 Culture Survey. This will help @FlatoMarkhamTheatre, @VarleyArtGallery and @markhammuseum with current and future decision-making. Survey: bit.ly/38CKLIo #MarkhamNews ... #WeAreMarkham See more

#COVID19 Update: The limit on indoor social gatherings is decreased to a max of 5 people. Remember to keep a safe distance from those outside your household. Learn more: markham.ca/covid19... #MarkhamCares #WeAreInThisTogether

Pots of culinary herbs look great on your kitchen windowsill and add some fresh flavour to cold weather cooking. Learn more: bit.ly/36Gimyg #greenMarkham #indoorherbs

Winter Operations update: All combination units were dispatched at 3AM to plow & salt Primary roads, 7AM for Secondary & Local roads, & 4AM for sidewalks. Track the progress of our plows at markham.ca/winter & click on the Winter Maintenance App.

Markham is recognized as an #ICFTop7 Intelligent Community for helping nurture the next generation of researchers and inventors through community STEAM programs. Check them out! bit.ly/3lfgL8L #MarkhamInnovates... STEAM: Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics

Halloween is around the corner! The Government of Ontario recommends residents in Modified Stage 2 regions, like York Region, to avoid traditional door-to-door trick or treating. Instead, consider other fun and spooky ways to celebrate.... More info: bit.ly/MarkhamHalloween #Halloween2020 #MarkhamCares

Do you have questions about carbon monoxide or fire prevention? Ask Public Education Officer Jackie Dyson and have your questions answered! Ask now: yourvoicemarkham.ca/FirePrevention #MarkhamCares ... #COsafety See more

STATEMENT - GTHA Mayors & Chairs agree that public health officials need to begin preparing now for post-Stage 2 reopening scenarios.

It’s beginning to look a lot like winter! All combination plowing & salting units were dispatched at 2:30AM for our Primary, Secondary & Local roads. If you are driving, be safe. Learn more markham.ca/Winter

Happening Now: Mayor Scarpitti streams live from the Markham Housing Summit 2020

Congratulations to our 2020 Legacy Safety Award Recipients, Markham District Energy (MDE) and Farrukh Siddiqi of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for their safety leadership. Learn More: http://ow.ly/AKT350C09gE #TSSASafetyAwards2020 #SafeOntario #SafetyChampions

Don’t dump used masks and gloves on the ground! Help us keep #Markham clean and safe for all. markham.ca/covid19 #MarkhamCares #COVID19

Join us on October 27 (1:30 3 PM EDT) for the 3rd session of Markham's Virtual #PublicArt Summit! This week’s theme is A Civic Role for Artists, presented by Carolyn Bowen and Shirley Levy. Register now: ... markham.ca/publicart #MarkhamPublicArt

Win a $25 gift card to select Markham restaurants and a Markham Fire and Emergency swag bag! Share a kitchen fire safety tip on yourvoicemarkham.ca/FirePrevention or on social media with the hashtag #MKMFireSafety to enter. Learn more: ... https://bit.ly/2SBZnOL See more

Attention Educators & Parents! Kids can now explore the world of water online from home or school with the City of #Markham’s award-winning #GetToKnowH2O Education Program. Find out more: ... markham.ca/GetToKnowH2O #greenMarkham #MarkhamWater #MarkhamH2O

STATEMENT - GTHA Mayors & Chairs thank provincial officials for public health advice on Halloween. Please start considering having a virtual party or celebrating with other spooktacular activities from home. #topoli #onpoli Ontario Recommendations: https://bit.ly/31oj1To

#Markham is breaking free of Single-Use Plastics. As of Oct. 19, Styrofoam packaging will no longer be collected at the curb. Drop off at a Markham Recycling Depot. There is more you need to know: markham.ca/StyrofoamRecycling ... #MarkhamRecycles #greenMarkham

Starting Oct.19, 2020: Styrofoam packaging will no longer be accepted in curbside collection. Clean it, bag it & bring it to a recycling depot near you: markham.ca/StyrofoamRecycling... #MarkhamRecycles #greenMarkham

Join us on October 20 (1:30 3 PM EDT) for the 2nd session of Markham's Virtual #PublicArt Summit! This week’s theme is Collaborative Process - presented by: Jennifer Marman & Daniel Borins, James Khamsi, Stefan Pilipa, David Turnbull and Steve Richards. Register now: ... markham.ca/publicart See more

October 18 24 is Ontario Public Library Week. Show some love for your local library by posting a note to let us know what you love about MPL! When you do that... you will be entered into a draw to win one of two $50 Amazon gift cards! What you love about MPL? Is it our books, programs, staff, space or whatever it is? How has the library made an impact on your life? Are there any MPL staff that you want to thank? Any positive stories you’d like to share with us? We need your support to let the world know why libraries are important! City of Markham #lovempl Post a note now: markhampubliclibrary.ca/lovempl