School Registration for York Region Public Schools for 2010/2011 School Year Have you recently moved to York Region?  Have you recently moved to a different location in York Region?  If you have recently moved, you may need to register your child or children for the upcoming school year which commences in September 2010. Contact your local school and/or the York Region District School Board at www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca for details on how to register in your area.  It is very important to register as soon as possible since space is limited in some schools.  Placements will be finalized when school reopens in September 2010. 08/08/2010

Main Street Markham - Pedestrian Day - August 2010 Pedestrian Day on Sunday August 15, 2010 from 10 am to 5 pm is a fun way to spend your day on Main Street Markham.  Main Street Markham will be closed to vehcular traffic so that pedestrians can walk from Highway 7 to 144 Main Street North.  Leave your car at home, walk, ride your bicycle or use one of the many free parking areas. You will be able to participate in many fun activities including How to milk a cow Meet the Markham Fire Department, see a fire truck and the fire saftety house Watch Ontario Provincial Police and York Regional Police safety demos and participate in car seat clinics Meet the therapy dogs of St. John Ambulance See local artiists in Artists' Alley Enjoy free live entertainment on Main Street Markham Visi Kids Zo... 08/08/2010

Do you like Jazz Music? Celebrate at Unionville JAZZ ON MAIN for two weekends in August 2010! If you are a Jazz Music fan, drop by the Jazz on Main festival on Main Street Unionville over two weekends. Friday August 13, 2010 to Sunday August 15, 2010 Friday August 20, 2010 to Sunday August 22, 2010. Over 50,000 people are expected to attend the jazz packed weekends in Unionville, Ontario, a 215 year old heritage village. I will be posting more details in the near future including the musicians who are expected to attend. 08/08/2010

Markham Fall Program Registration 2010 The Town of Markham in Ontario, Canada has released the Fall 2010 edition of Markham Life magazine.  It is available on Markham's website and at many Markham facilities.  It is also mailed to residents of Markham. Registration for Fall 2010 programs including pre-school, children, pre-teen, teen and adult programs commences on August 17, 2010. Markham offers a wide variety of recreational programs at facilities throughout Markham.  Various acquatics programs including recreational swimming, swimming lessons and aquafit are also offered. Details of skating programs, arts and culture and much more are outlined. 08/08/2010

12th Annual Cornell Picnic 2010 The 12th Annual Cornell Picnic is being held in the Cornell community of Markham, Ontario on Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 11 am to 3 pm. The Cornell Picnic is at Benjamin Marr Park which is behind Cornell Village Public School on Country Glen Road.  The parade starts at 10:30 am.  The parade starts at The Mews located at Cornell Park and Country Glen Road.  You can walk, ride or stroll along the parade route to the picnic with your favourite decorated tricylce, bicycle, wagon or stroller. A BBQ is available for $3 for Cornell Ratepayer members and $6 for non-members.  You will have the choice of a hot dog, hamburger or veggie burger.  You can also choose a beverage. The picnic is going to be a lot of fun.  Come out and enjoy, rain or shine! 08/08/2010

2010 Design Excellence Awards Program - Markham, Ontario, Canada The Markham Design Excellence Awards are prestigious awards that recognize and promote excellence in urban design. Architects, designers, planners, landscape architects, engineers, developers, consultants, owners and individuals are all invited to submit projects for this competition by the nomination deadline of  September 17, 2010. Form more information, please contact Jan Bright at 905-477-7000, ext. 6580 or fax 905-479-7768 at the Town of Markham. Full details of the criteria for the Design Excellence Awards Progrma is at http://markham.ca/Markham/Departments/Planning/DsgnExAwds/DgnExAward_2010.htm   08/01/2010

Markham Achievement and Civic Recognition Awards - 2010 Nominations The Town of Markham is currently accepting nominations for the Markham 2010 Achievement and Civic Recognition Awards ("ACRA").  The ACRA is used to recognize individuals, groups, corporations and businesses who have made unique and outstanding contributions by bringing recognition to Markham and its community.  There are several categories: Business and corporate achievement Cultural achievement Community service Environmental achievement Sports and recreation Other A special awards evening to honour the award winners is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 7, 2010,  with the Mayor of Markham and Markham Members of Council. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Nomination forms are available from ... 08/01/2010

Markham, Ontario issues its first Official Visitor Guide The Town of Markham in York Region, just north of Toronto, has released its first ever Official Visitor's Guide.  This exciting fact and photo filled guide provides visitors and potential residents to Markham, Ontario, Canada with valuable information about the attractions, many services, shopping and other information about Markham.  The guide is also available on the Town of Markham's website as well as at many locations in Markham and throughout Ontario.  The guide is a great resource for tourists to Markham. 08/01/2010

New 365 Area Code in the 905 / 289 Region of the Greater Toronto Area The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommuncations Commission ("CRTC") which is the Canadian government body that regulates the telephone industry announced on April 13, 2010 that a new telephone area code has been assigned to the portions of southern Ontario currently served by the 905 and 289 area codes. These regions include Markham, Unionville, Stouffville, Thornhill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and other amany reas. The new area code 365 will cover the same areas served by the 905 and 289 area codes. Thus, the area will be served by THREE area codes 905, 289 and 365 beginning early in 2013. 08/01/2010

Get Registered for School in Markham, Ontario Have you recently moved to Markham, Ontario or moved or relocated to a different area of Markham?  If you have school age children and have not yet registered them to attend a school, make sure you do so as soon as possible.  Contact the school board or the school(s) that you intend to enroll your child or children.  Make sure that the school has the desired programming.  Some schools offer french immersion, English as a second language (ESL), gifted programs, special education for those with various types of learning disabilities, programs for those with specialized interests such as theatre, music, arts, technical skills, and other programs. If your child needs to take a school bus, it is essential that your child is included on the school... 08/01/2010

Unionville Simcoe Day Festival 2010 in Markham, Ontario, Canada It is time once again for the Unionville Simcoe Day Festival on Main Street Unionville in Markham, Ontario, Canada.  The Unionville Simcoe Day Festival occurs on Monday, August 2, 2010 which is the Civic Holiday in Ontario.  Restaurants, most stores and some services on open on the Civic Holiday which is also known as Simcoe Day.  If you plan to visit a particular store or service, you may wish to contact them to determine their holiday operating hours. Special events on Main Street Unionville in the Unionville Simcoe Day Festival include various times - Main Street Unionville - John Graves Simcoe will be visiting - play plinko and donate non-perishable food items to the Markham Food Bank. 12 pm - 4 pm - Main Street Unionvi... 08/01/2010

2010 Unionville Concert Series - Civic Holiday weekend of July 30, 31, August 1, 2 The 9th Annual Unionville Summer Concert Series is on between June 18, 2010 to Labour Day. Concerts occur on Main Street Unionville in Unionville, Ontario, Canada in Markham, just north of Toronto above Scarborough. Main Street Unionville is just west of Kennedy Road on the north side of Highway 7. Below is the schedule for the Civic Holiday long weekend of Friday July 30, 2010 to Monday, August 2, 2010.  Have a great Civic Holiday weekend in Unionville!!! Friday, July 30, 2010 Rob & Quincy - 6 pm to 9pm KC2 – 6 pm to 9 pm Saturday, July 31, 2010 KC2 – 6 pm to 9 pm Sunday, August 1, 2010 Rob & Quincy - 6 pm to 9 pm KC2 – 6 pm to 9 pm House band at Blacksmith`s Bistro – 6:30 pm -9:30 pm Monday, August 2, 2... 07/23/2010

2010 Civic Holiday Week - Garbage, Waste, Recycling Collection Schedule – Markham, Ontario, Canada Due to the Civic Holiday (Simcoe Day) statutory holiday on Monday, August 2, 2010, there will be no collection of garbage, blue box recycling, yard waste or green bin organics on Monday, August 2, 2010 in the Town of Markham, Ontario, Canada. Therefore, the waste collection schedule is delayed by one day throughout Markham as shown in the holiday schedule below. Civic Holiday Week Waste Collection Schedule If your regular collection day is Place your materials at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2010 (Areas 3 & 4) Tuesday, August 3, 2010 Tuesday, August 3, 2010 (Areas 5 & 6) Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 (Areas 7 & 8) Thursday, August 5, 2010 Thursday, August 5... 07/17/2010

2010 Unionville Concert Series - weekend of July 23, 24, 25 The 9th Annual Unionville Summer Concert Series is on between June 18, 2010 to Labour Day.  Concerts occur on Main Street Unionville in Unionville, Ontario, Canada in Markham, just north of Toronto above Scarborough.  Main Street Unionville is just west of Kennedy Road on the north side of Highway 7. Below is the schedule for the weekend of July 23, 24 and 25: Friday, July 23, 2010 KC2 – 6 pm to 9 pm Saturday, July 24, 2010 KC2 – 6 pm to 9 pm Sunday, July 25, 2010 KC2 – 6 pm to 9 pm House band at Blacksmith`s Bistro – 6:30 pm -9:30 pm Note:  The above schedule is from publicly available information and is subject to change. Have a great time at the 2010 Unionville Concert Series. 07/17/2010

2010 Unionville Concert Series - weekend of July 16, 17, 18 The 9th Annual Unionville Summer Concert Series is on between June 18, 2010 to Labour Day.  Concerts occur on Main Street Unionville in Unionville, Ontario, Canada in Markham, just north of Toronto above Scarborough.  Main Street Unionville is just west of Kennedy Road on the north side of Highway 7. Below is the schedule for the weekend of July 16, 17 and 18: Friday, July 16th Rob Christian – 6-9pm KC2 – 6-9pm Saturday, July 17th Mega City Swing Band – 6-10pm Sunday, July 18th Rob Christian – 6-9pm KC2 – 6-9pm House band @ Blacksmith`s Bistro – 6:30-9:30pm 07/11/2010

Happy Canada Day 2010!!! 143 Years Young. Since July 1, 1867. To all my Canadian friends, family, colleagues, clients and customers: Have a safe and fun Canada Day.  Enjoy the great weather and participate in the many fantastic activities across our great land, from the Atlantic, to the Pacific, to the Arctic, to the 49th parallel, to the Great Lakes and beyond. 07/01/2010

Garbage Collection Schedule – Markham, Ontario, Canada – Canada Day Week 2010 Due to the Canada Day statutory holiday on Thursday, July 1, 2010, there will be no collection of garbage, blue box recycling, yard waste or green bin organics on Thursday, July 1, 2010 in the Town of Markham, Ontario, Canada. Therefore, the waste collection schedule is delayed by one day for those parts of Markham that normally have garbage collection on Thursday or Friday as shown in the holiday schedule below. Canada Day Holiday Waste Collection Schedule If your regular collection day is Place your materials at the curb by 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 1 (Areas 9 & 10) Friday, July 2, 2010 Friday, July 2 (Areas 1 & 2) Saturday, July 3, 2010 Further information relating to waste collection is available from the T... 06/26/2010

Free Historic Main Street Unionville Shuttle from Union Station (Toronto) The merchants of Historic Main Street Unionville are offering a FREE shuttle bus from Union Station in downtown Toronto, Ontario Canada to Main Street Unionville. Enjoy shopping, dining and strolling on Historic Main Street Unionville. This new service will operate from June 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 except December 25, 2010 (Christmas Day). From June 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 (except Christmas Day on December 25, 2010), there will be a daily morning shuttle bus. The morning shuttle will depart Union Station at 10:30 am and arrive in Unionville at 11 am. The shuttle will then depart Unionville at 2 pm and arrive at Union Station at 2:45 pm. From June 1, 2010 to October 11, 2010 (Thanksgiving Day in Canada), ... 05/30/2010

Garbage Collection Schedule – Markham, Ontario, Canada – Victoria Day Week 2010 Due to the Victoria Day statutory holiday on Monday, May 24, 2010, there will be no collection of garbage, blue box recycling, yard waste or green bin organics on May 24, 2010 in the Town of Markham, Ontario, Canada. Therefore, the waste collection schedule is delayed by one day for all locations in Markham. The table below shows the waste collection schedule: Victoria Day Holiday Week Waste Collection Schedule If your regular collection day is Place your materials at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday, May 24 (Areas 3 & 4) Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Tuesday, May 25 (Areas 5 & 6) Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Wednesday, May 26 (Areas 7 & 8) Thursday, May 27, 2010 Thursday, May 27 (Areas 9 & 10) Friday, May 28, 2010 Friday, ... 05/24/2010

Police: Amber Alert for 2 Ontario boys is over The search for two young boys abducted from a Kingston Children's Aid office ended Monday afternoon in the Town of Markham, northeast of Toronto. A sharp-eyed citizen recognized the abductor's vehicle from an online news report and phoned police, ending an Amber Alert issued earlier in the day. The motorist spotted the wanted car just after 3 p.m., in the area of Markham Rd. and Steeles Ave. E., and followed it as he called 911, York Regional Police Sgt. Laurie Perks said. "Our officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the gentleman without incident," Perks said, explaining the silver Chrysler was pulled over in the area of Hwy. 7 and Donald Cousens Pkwy, about 8 km from where it was first spotted and 250 km from Kingston. "The children wer... 03/23/2010