Contributors
Alan Ho
Regional Councillor for the City of Markham and founding voice of Markham 360. He has published 180 consecutive weekly community updates since 2022.
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Markham 360 - EP. 181
A milestone edition: 180 consecutive weeks of community updates, plus the results of the 2026 snow-clearing survey and a full slate of City and Region news.
Markham 360 - EP. 180
This week in Markham 360: 180 weeks: continuity and speeding work. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham Job Fair
Job fair at Aaniin Community Centre connecting residents with York Region, emergency services, and local employers.
Markham 360 - EP. 179
This week in Markham 360: job fair week and municipal notices. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 178
This week in Markham 360: roads, recreation, and community events. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 177
This week in Markham 360: april opens with local priorities. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 176
This week in Markham 360: end-of-march city and region round-up. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 175
This week in Markham 360: spring service changes ahead. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 174
This week in Markham 360: mid-march digest for residents. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 173
This week in Markham 360: march construction and local programs. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 172
This week in Markham 360: snow windrow survey push and city news. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 171
This week in Markham 360: family day week in markham. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 170
This week in Markham 360: transit, roads, and regional notices. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 169
This week in Markham 360: february openers from city hall. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 168
This week in Markham 360: snow windrow survey underway. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 167
This week in Markham 360: community notes and council files. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 166
This week in Markham 360: city and region updates mid-january. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 165
This week in Markham 360: winter operations and resident questions. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Markham 360 - EP. 164
This week in Markham 360: new year start to the weekly record. City of Markham and York Region updates for residents who want the decisions that shape the week in one place.
Support for Hong Kong Fire Victims
Honorary co-chair of the Toronto Responds charity concert for Hong Kong Tai Po fire relief, raising $50,000 for affected families.
Community Picnic 2025
Summer picnic at Upper Cornell Park with free food, shows, games, and a lucky draw for Markham residents.
Markham Helping Hands 2025
Annual food bank drive with Markham Fire & Emergency Service and community partners, collecting non-perishable donations across Markham drop-off sites.
Community Picnic 2024
Community picnic at Aaniin Park with free food, shows, games, and a lucky draw.
Alan Ho Charity Roadshow 2024
World Autism Awareness fundraiser at King Square Shopping Centre supporting local organisations that serve people with intellectual disabilities.
We Are One Family: Chinese Heritage Month 2024
Family Day Traditional Chinese Costume Heritage Show at Markham Civic Centre for Chinese Heritage Month.
Dragons Singing with Love Charity Concert
Charity concert co-hosted with community partners that raised $25,000 for the Markham Food Bank.
Crime Prevention Forum 2023
Forum with Ward 2 Councillor Ritch Lau and York Regional Police on prevention tips, reporting, and the camera pilot program.
About the Province's Bill 23
What Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster) means for local planning, and why Markham residents heard about it in the weekly update.
Building Affordable Rental Housing at Markville Mall
Context on the affordable rental housing discussion tied to the Markville Mall area and what residents should watch for.
Markham's New Program Booking System
A walkthrough of Markham's recreation program booking system for residents registering for city programs.
Markham's New Blue Box
How Markham's blue-box changes work at the curb, and what residents need to know on collection day.
No Right Turn on Red at York Regional Intersections
Why some regional intersections restrict right turns on red, and what that means for drivers and pedestrians in Markham.
We Are Family Charity Roadshow 2023
Charity roadshow supporting DD Community Connector and the Chinese Autism Awareness Centre, with sponsors, performers, and volunteers across Markham.
City of Markham's Snow Windrow Removal Assistance Program
Who qualifies for driveway windrow clearing, and how residents apply when they cannot shovel after a plow pass.