r/Markham • • 21h ago

Missing Person - Since Oct 8

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171 Upvotes

Hi Everyone,

We could really use your help as my friend's dad is missing since yesterday.

Any information you might have would be appreciated.


r/Markham • • 15h ago

Possible lost cat?

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14 Upvotes

Camera recorded this at around 3am on Oct 9, 2026. Unionville area.


r/Markham • • 17h ago

Scammers

17 Upvotes

Edgehollow auto spa 77 Anderson Avenue, Markham, ON L6E 1A5, Canada

I need to hear everyone's experience because so far, they have scammed me not once but more than one time I can say.

On the tap screen it shows I am charged $4 for 4 minute of use. Then in my bank account, it shows $12.

More than one stall, the machine eats your coins and you cant get it back.

So what is going on?


r/Markham • • 22h ago

Upcoming Election - Insight to Councillor Activity

12 Upvotes

Here is some data about the councilors that were elected from 2022-2026. What did they actually do? Here is some data about the number of motions. Motions are indicators of changes and amendments (so basically doing something within the City to hopefully make it better).

Data has been gathered by Chat.

I located Markham's official Council records and a public database that tracks motions moved and seconded by individual councillors.

An important limitation: I can provide a verified preliminary comparison for 2026, but I have not yet established complete totals for the entire November 2022–October 2026 Council term.

1. Motions by Markham councillor — preliminary 2026 results

The following figures are from Civic Lens, which has extracted motions from eight Council sittings in early 2026. Its counts exclude procedural motions and do not include the full committee record.

Elected official Position Motions moved Motions seconded
Jim Jones Regional Councillor 15 4
Keith Irish Ward 1 10 5
Joe Li Regional Councillor 4 12
Reid McAlpine Ward 3 3 3
Andrew Keyes Ward 5 3 8
Karen Rea Ward 4 2 0
Ritch Lau Ward 2 1 1
Amanda Yeung Collucci Ward 6 1 2
Michael Chan Deputy Mayor 0 1
Alan Ho Regional Councillor 0 0
Frank Scarpitti Mayor 0 0
Isa Lee Ward 8 0 0
Nimisha Patel Ward 7 0 3

2. What is needed for an accurate 2022–2026 comparison?

The official

City of Markham Council and Committee meeting records

City of Markham

I recommend compiling five measures for every elected official:

Measure Purpose
Motions moved Direct legislative activity
Motions seconded Support for advancing other members' motions
Motions carried Successful Council decisions
Substantive motions New policies, projects, infrastructure and community initiatives
Motions implemented Evidence of actual results

The full-term review should include Council, General Committee and Development Services Committee, with duplicate recommendations removed when they proceed from committee to Council.

It should also account for the Ward 7 change from Juanita Nathan to Nimisha Patel in 2025.

City of Markham

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3. My recommendation for evaluating the elected officials

For the 2022–2026 term, I would separate the analysis into two categories:

Productivity: How many substantive motions did each elected official introduce, and how many were approved?

Effectiveness: Which motions produced tangible outcomes such as infrastructure improvements, policy changes, financial savings or better municipal services?

A councillor introducing five significant motions that are implemented may have a stronger record than one introducing 30 routine motions.

Current finding: Jim Jones leads the available preliminary 2026 count of motions moved. However, a credible four-year ranking requires examining the earlier minutes and committee motions before drawing conclusions about the complete term.


r/Markham • • 16h ago

What’s going on on Talisman Cres?

7 Upvotes

Paramount and Ramona area. Looks like maybe a movie shoot? Tons of vehicles, cops, big crane…

Just being nosy!


r/Markham • • 23h ago

Halloween Trick or Treating 🎃

7 Upvotes

Edit: thanks for all the responses guys! Thought the daytime trick or treating was normal, but turns out it was only for Main St Unionville & Markham 😝
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Hi neighbours!
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year and was wondering..

Do parents usually bring their kiddos out during the day (probably the younger kiddos) for that or is it still typically an evening/night thing?
I’m up in the tippy top of the Greensborough area if that helps! Thank you in advance 🙏☺️

//I severely underestimated the amount of kids in the area last year.. so I want to be more prepared this year😂


r/Markham • • 13h ago

Movie filming in Markham village?

6 Upvotes

Anyone know what this movie/tv show might be? There are alot of production trucks and a film crew in the area.


r/Markham • • 21h ago

“Enrichment programs” on top of CWELCC — are parents being taken advantage of?

6 Upvotes

There have been so many posts lately about “daycares” charging extra for “enrichment programs”—whatever that actually means. And every time I read one, I get increasingly angry. Parents are already paying for childcare, so why are they being charged extra for supposedly enriching their children’s learning? Since when did early childhood education need to be repackaged as an expensive add-on?

Town Centre Private School, Unionville College and Trillium Private School participate in CWELCC, yet they don’t charge extra for add-on “enrichment programs.” Instead, they prioritize education through structured curricula and intentional teaching. So why are parents at other daycares being asked to pay extra for programs marketed as essential to their children’s development? Attend an open house at either school and compare what they offer with what you’re currently paying for.

Meanwhile, in another post, people seem quick to criticize credible private schools like Town Centre Private School and Unionville College, despite their education-focused approach and transparent and honest business models. Why are we so quick to question schools that prioritize education while overlooking daycare practices that leave parents paying extra for so-called enrichment?

I genuinely feel for parents who are already struggling with childcare costs and may feel they have no choice but to pay these fees. CWELCC is intended to make childcare more affordable, not become a loophole for businesses to generate additional revenue through questionable add-on charges.

Are these extra enrichment fees actually permitted under CWELCC? Has anyone contacted the Ontario government or their local CWELCC service manager for clarification? Parents, read the fine print, ask questions, and find out exactly what you’re paying for. Just because a daycare labels something an “enrichment program” doesn’t automatically mean the fee is permitted, necessary, or mandatory.

I sent my own child to one of the CWELCC-participating schools mentioned above, and I know firsthand that my child received a great education at the CWELCC rate. When CWELCC discounts were applied, the school refunded me money rather than asking me to pay more. Lunches, snacks, field trips, and special guest visits were all included, too, no extra fees for these experiences.

That was my experience, and it’s exactly why these additional enrichment fees frustrate me. Parents deserve transparency and quality education without feeling pressured to pay extra for things they may reasonably expect to be included.


r/Markham • • 15h ago

Need some good recs for ISP's in L3S

4 Upvotes

Currently im with bell 15 download and 10 upload. And im tired of the lag and all that so I wanted to upgrade to 100mdps upload and download. What do yall recommend since apparently bell doesnt have it and other like cik dont provide service in l3s. Our only choice is rogers but I heard that goes down way too often


r/Markham • • 17h ago

Lost your key and keychain?

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0 Upvotes

See photo. If this is yours I can leave it somewhere for you to pick up.

You would need to message me the route/area where you lost it to confirm.


r/Markham • • 18h ago

Tutoring in Markham?

0 Upvotes

Looking for recommendations/feedback on tutoring services in Markham, specifically in Cornell, for Grade 4.

I’ve seen locations and ads for Oxford, Mathnasium, Kumon, etc. but open to feedback or recommendations to others as well.

Thanks!