January 26 2020
The Deputy Mayor's Exchange
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Wishing you peace, health, joy and prosperity as the celebration of the
Lunar New Year occurs.
Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Gong Xǐ Fā Cái!
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Happy Year of the Rat - In Chinese culture, rats are considered as highly intelligent and adaptive animals.
In western culture rats are not looked upon so favourably, more so with the news from China that the consumption of rats or bats may be the source for the Coronavirus. The so-called "Wu Flu" originating in one of
Markham's sister cities, Wuhan China, is dominating the NEWS.
The Mayor is calling on the Federal Government to increase screening at Canadian airports. Watch for this to become more prominent in the days and weeks ahead. Take appropriate health precautions.
Click here
to read the last edition of
The Deputy Mayor's Exchange.
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In this issue
- Coronavirus
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YorkSafe
- Markham at the Movies
- Can You Fill These Boots?
- Markham Little Theatre
-
Kindred Spirits Orchestra
- Volunteers Needed
- Lunar Fest
- Plan Your Event
- Your Health is Not an Experiment
- Many Faces of Markham
- Uncover Wintry Wonders
- School Strikes or Closures
- York Region Update
- Community Meetings and Events
- Q & A - Weddings
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Please forward this update to anyone that may find it of interest.
Make sure you are on the list for future updates.
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Looking for more information?
Any of the
blue text,
blue buttons and most of the graphics have links to further detail.
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Do you have any questions about novel coronavirus? York Region Public Health has created a resource with up-to-date information and answers to some of your questions. Details can be found
here
In addition,
we are in the midst of cold and flu season - remember to wash your hands often, use your sleeve or arm if you have to sneeze or cough, and use hand sanitizer fluid if hand washing isn't possible. Tips on preventing the spread of infection, click
here.
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The reporting system for YorkSafe is being updated and as a result the data from inspections may not be available through this process. Details can be found
here
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To view all locations in York Region and to find out if they have had a YorkSafe violation, click
here.
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Parasite, the January film for MATM, h
as received 141 film awards to date. It is the winner of the 2020 Golden Globe Best Foreign Language Film and has been nominated for 6 Academy Awards including: Best Picture, Best Director, Best International Feature Film, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing and Best Production Design.
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The multiple award winning film Parasite will be introduced by Cameron Bailey, artistic director and co-head of the Toronto International Film Festival.
Tuesday January 28 – 7pm
Flato Markham Theatre
Korean with English Subtitles
More information about MATM or to purchase ticket -
click here
Click on the poster to see the movie trailer.
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Apply to become a firefighter in the City of Markham.
Do you want to be a firefighter? Markham’s Fire and Emergency Services Department looks for people who are motivated, prepared, competent, and who match our values.
Join us at the Recruitment Information Session for Probationary Firefighters.
Date:
Monday, January 27, 6pm to 9pm
Location:
Markham Pan Am Centre (Rooms 3 & 4 – Upper Level)
More information can be found
here
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The
Markham Little Theatre
is an all volunteer community theatre group and has been active in the Markham area for over 50 years. Over the years, MLT has been the recipient of many nominations and awards.
They have 2 new shows between now and the spring at the Markham Flato Theatre.
Details about these shows and more information about the Markham Little Theatre can be found
here
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The KSO is committed to changing lives through music’s extraordinary power to communicate, inspire, uplift, educate, and entertain. Through outstanding live performances that are evocative, dramatic, and passionate they seek to elate avid patrons and develop, in collaboration, new audiences of all ages for classical music.
The Kindred Spirits Orchestra is locally based and have been performing to great acclaim at the Flato Markham Theatre and other GTA venues. Make sure to attend their next performance and join the other York Region residents that have enjoyed the growing popularity of the KSO.
- Although not penned for specific persons or those of the past, Bruch’s In Memoriam is a one-movement heartfelt lament for solo violin and orchestra. Bruch, In Memoriam, Op. 65 - Listen
- Ukraino-Canadian pianist Dmitri Levkovich masterfully interprets Bartók’s Piano Concert No. 3: a piece written during the final few months of the composer’s life as a birthday gift for his wife. Bartók, Concerto for piano and orchestra No. 3 - Listen
- After a seventeen-year compositional drought, Rachmaninoff’s final Symphony No. 3 harkens lush tones of the past Romantic era. Rachmaninoff, Symphony No. 3, Op. 44 - Listen
Further details of the concert can be found
here
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Help build Markham’s future together
Are you interested in getting involved in the process of governing our City and charting its future? The City's boards and committees provide Council with a variety of diverse perspectives, specialized skills and expertise specific to their mandate.
Current Board and Committee Vacancies
- Canada Day Celebration Organizing Committee
- Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee
- Heritage Markham Committee
- Markham- Milliken Children’s Festival Organizing Committee
More information about these positions and how to apply can be found
here
. Apply now to use your talents and interests for the benefit of our vibrant community.
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The rat symbolizes intelligence and flexibility— celebrate the Year of the Rat in Unionville at the Varley Gallery. There are a number of activities planned including make your own lantern or lucky charm to take home!
February 2 from 11am to 4pm - Learn more
here
There's lots to do at the Varley. Here are some of the of other events and programs that are planned.
- Hand Lettering – Valentine’s Day Cards - February 8 at 10am - Register - Program #358904
- Spring 2020 Opening Reception and Panel Discussion - February 15 at 6pm - Register
- Family Day Canvas Challenge - February 17 - Learn More
- Other upcoming classes, camps and workshops - details here
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Are you planning an event this year and might be looking for a venue?
Did you know that many City of Markham facilities are available to rent?
Everything from the Flato Markham Theatre, meeting rooms, swimming pools, soccer and baseball fields can be reserved for your function. Details can be found
here.
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If you are planning for a wedding, many of the locations around the City require permits to take pictures.
To make your wedding as stress free as possible, make sure to check out the details from licenses, locations and even the wedding chapel at the Civic Centre. Details
here.
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Vaping has been linked to severe lung disease. It’s not just harmless water vapour. The long term health effects of vaping are unknown.
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Celebrate Markham’s ethno-cultural inclusiveness
The City of Markham and the Markham Race Relations Committee presents
Many Faces of Markham
on April 19, 2020. This annual celebration is held to promote the elimination of racial discrimination and celebrates the community’s ethno-cultural inclusiveness. This year’s theme is “Eliminating Exclusion.”
Does your child have talent?
Many Faces of Markham has an art, writing and video competition open to elementary school students in Markham. Winners in each category are recognized during the Many Faces of Markham celebration. The event also features live cultural performances.
More details about the event and the competition can be found
here
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Winter is too long to just sit inside and hope that spring comes soon. There is plenty of opportunity to get out and explore Toronto and the surrounding GTA. The
TRCA offers a number of activities including guided hikes, snowshoeing, workshops, events including maple syrup festivals and other seasonal adventures.
Have a look at the calendar of events -
here.
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A variety of fun, creative, active and educational opportunities are available for children aged 4 to 17 at City facilities across Markham, including:
- Adventure Camp
- Basketball Clinic
- Crafts
- Family Movies
- Lego Camp
- Sports Camp
- STEAM Activities
- Storytime
The City of Markham is planning to offer these day camps and drop-in programs in response to school closures. Day camps and drop-in programs will be offered on a first come, first served basis. The City will closely monitor the strike situation and will increase participation numbers and programming, or cancel programs depending on the situation. Fees will be refunded with no penalty should schools remain open. Details
here
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The Ontario Government has announced financial support to families for childcare during school closures due to a strike. More details about eligibility and how to submit an application can be found at
here
or by calling the Helpline at 1.888.444.3770.
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York Region Council meetings resumed last week. Highlights from the last meeting in December can be found
here.
A calendar of York Region meetings and other information is available
here.
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Community Meetings and Events
All City of Markham meetings are listed on the City's website at
Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
. Unless noted differently on the link above, meetings are held at the Markham Civic Centre and are open to the public. If you aren't able to attend in person, meetings are live streamed.
The calendar of York Region meetings is available
here.
You can listen to meetings on line. The details from past meetings are available online.
- Upcoming Markham Public Library Events - here
- Upcoming Varley Gallery Events - here
I'd be pleased to highlight other community meetings in future newsletters. Please forward the details to
dhamilton@markham.ca
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If you have a question that you would like answered, please send me an email with your question.
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Question: A friend of mine is getting married and is looking for a lower cost wedding alternative. Does the City of Markham offer anything?
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Answer: The
Civic Centre Chapel is an intimate space for smaller weddings. The
Markham Museum also offers lots of options for hosting a wedding and reception. More information including
City venues, requirements for a marriage licence and photography permits can be found
here
or by contacting the Clerk's Office at 905.475.4744.
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Working together to make Markham better!
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