Frank Scarpitti

• Ford says no to Markham mayor’s call for York Region consolidation

  Mayor Frank Scarpitti has argued that the move would bring significant savings and streamline governance.

  Politics

  Jun 15, 2023
  
• Markham mayor calls for York Region to become one city, cites potential savings

  The mayor of Markham is asking the province to consolidate the 10 municipal governments of York Region, including his, into one city.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023
  
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• Hamilton mayor urges retailers to avoid Black Friday in-person sales

  A number of Ontario mayors believe the event would 'produce crowd scenes' that would undermine the fight against COVID-19.

  Nov 24, 2020
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• York Region mandates mask use in indoor public spaces starting July 17

  The new mandatory mask bylaw in York Region will go into effect on July 17 and will remain in place until Nov. 30, with the possibility of an extension.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2020
• ‘No mask, no service:’ Markham mayor calls on province to make masks mandatory indoors

  "We are definitely moving in the right direction; however, this is not the time to let our guard down or to ease safety restrictions," Mayor Frank Scarpitti said.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2020
• Markham mayor pitches land parcel designed for innovation hub at Collision conference

  Mayor Frank Scarpitti says it will be one of the largest innovation districts in North America and be close to the Canadian offices of a number of major technology companies such as IBM and American chip-makers Advance Micro Devices and Qualcomm.

  Tech

  May 21, 2019
• Markham election results 2018

  Voters across Ontario head to the polls Oct. 22 to elect their next municipal government representatives. Here are the candidates for the City of Markham.

  Politics

  Oct 13, 2018
• Markham making hockey accessible for youth with physical disabilities

  The City of Markham is breaking barriers with a unique hockey camp. Volt hockey is a variation of floor hockey with the addition of specially-designed chairs that are joystick-operated which allows anyone with upper mobility can play.

  Jul 11, 2018
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• Push to repeal York Region bylaw allowing stores to open on Family Day, statutory holidays

  The Holiday Shopping Bylaw exempts all businesses from a provincial law requiring them to close on nine statutory holidays each year. They're now able to open, if they choose, for 364 days per year - every day except Dec. 25.

  Economy

  Feb 19, 2018
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• Markham pet store under scrutiny after complaint over animal living conditions

  A sign posted on the door of Teddy Club in Markham tells consumers the business has been undergoing renovations since Tuesday. The day before, a complaint was made against the pet store which has since spawned an investigation.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2018