Alan Ho is the Regional Councillor for the City of Markham and has published 180 consecutive weekly community updates.

Markham 360 A weekly e-newsletter from York Regional Councillor Alan Ho.

EP. 181 · April 30, 2026

Markham 360 - EP. 181

Markham 360 EP. 181 cover from the weekly newsletter

This is the 180th consecutive weekly edition of Markham 360. For three and a half years, I have sent this update every week, without fail, to keep you informed on the decisions that affect your life across the City of Markham and York Region.

Due to municipal election regulations taking effect on May 1, Members of Council are not permitted to distribute mass communications during the election period, so weekly editions will pause temporarily. The full archive remains available here, and I look forward to reconnecting with you once regular communications resume.

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This Week in the City

  • Earth Month Mulch Giveaway at Milliken Mills Park (May 2-3).
  • Emergency Preparedness Week kick-off: a free, family-friendly drop-in event.
  • Street sweeping season underway; leaves and debris in yard-waste bags on collection day.
  • Public webinar on Additional Residential Units (June 4).

This Week in the Region

  • Low-impact development pilot at Donald Cousens Parkway and Country Glen Road.
  • York Durham Line closure for paving (May 4 to June 4).
  • York Region Transit 'Your Ride, Your Say' consultation for 2027 service planning.

In the Community

  • Snow Windrow Survey 2026 results: 1,827 responses, 72.4% in support. I am bringing these findings to council for review.
  • 'Slow down' signs available from my office on request.