Markham Business Blog
Local business insights, community news, and tips for Markham & Richmond Hill
Honda Indy Markham Construction and Preparation Underway for August Race
Preparations for the Honda Indy Markham street race are underway, with the 12-turn, 3.52 km temporary circuit set for August 14–16, 2026 in downtown Markham. The race is part of a five-year deal through 2030.
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Markham Mayor's Fourplex Veto Continues to Draw Debate Across the City
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti's use of strong mayor powers to veto a fourplex zoning policy continues to stoke debate in May 2026. Here is what the policy would have done and why it remains contested.
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Markham Pan Am Centre Prepares to Host Yonex Canada Open Badminton Tournament This Summer
The Yonex Canada Open badminton tournament returns to Markham's Pan Am Centre from June 30 to July 5, 2026. The BWF World Tour Super 300 event draws top international players to Unionville.
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Volunteer Fair 2026 Brings Together Markham's Non-Profit Community at Thornhill Community Centre
The 2026 Volunteer Fair at Thornhill Community Centre on April 25 connected residents with Markham-area non-profits. Organized with U+ Education, it welcomed students, professionals, and anyone looking to give back.
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Earth Day 2026: How Markham and Richmond Hill Marked the Occasion
Earth Day 2026 on April 22 carried the theme 'Our Power, Our Planet.' See how Markham and Richmond Hill communities marked the occasion with clean-up events, park walks, and sustainability initiatives.
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York Police Release Suspect Images in Markham Restaurant Arson Investigation
York Regional Police have released images of two suspects and a Dodge Durango connected to the April 15 arson attacks on three Markham restaurants. The public is asked to come forward with tips.
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Three Markham Restaurants Set on Fire in Overnight Arson Spree
Three Markham restaurants were set on fire overnight on April 14–15, 2026, in what York Regional Police are investigating as a possible connected arson spree. No injuries reported.
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What You Can Now Recycle in Markham: New Items Added to Blue Box Program for 2026
Markham has expanded its blue box recycling program for 2026 with new accepted items including black plastic containers, coffee cups, styrofoam, snack wrappers, and deodorant tubes. Here is the complete guide to what goes in your blue box.
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Arnold Crescent Closed to Through Traffic in Richmond Hill Starting Today
Arnold Crescent between Major Mackenzie Drive and Elizabeth Street South in Richmond Hill is closed to through traffic starting April 13, 2026. The closure is related to construction work and residents should plan alternate routes.
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New Highway 404 Bridge Nearing Completion: A New Route Between Markham and Richmond Hill by Late 2026
York Region's Highway 404 road crossing project, connecting Markham's Markland Street with Richmond Hill's Orlando Avenue via a new bridge, is nearing completion with an anticipated opening by late 2026.
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Richmond Hill Council Roundup: Global Statue Pitch, Community Safety Seminar, and Small Business Spotlight
Richmond Hill's April 8 council meeting featured a pitch for a 'One Heartbeat Global Statue' to attract 5 million visitors, a community safety seminar announcement for April 30, and a delegation from local autism services provider Breakthrough Autism.
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York Police Charge Man in Retail Theft Investigation, Seek Additional Victims in York Region
York Regional Police have charged a 23-year-old Pickering man in a retail theft investigation after beauty supplies were stolen from a King Township store. A search warrant recovered additional stolen property.
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