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When is the next date that the Bank of Canada will announce its key interest rate? The Bank of Canada has scheduled April 12, 2011 as the next date that it will announce any changes to its key interest rate. The key interest rate is the target for the overnight interest rate. Chartered bank prime interest rates are based on the key interest rate. As of the date of this post, it is not known whether the Bank of Canada will increase the key interest rate, decrease the key interest rate or keep the key interest rate unchanged. When is the next date that the Bank of Canada will announce its key interest rate?
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Annual Budgets for the Town of Markham The Town of Markham in Ontario, Canada publishes its annual budgets.  The annual budgets, commencing with the 2004 budget are online at the Town of Markham's website.  In addition, starting in 2007, the Town of Markham also produces an annual budget highlights video. Town of Markham annual budgets can be viewed at www.markham.ca/Markham/Departments/FincServ/ Annual Budgets for the Town of Markham
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Markham's Recreation Electronic Newsletter The Recreation and Culture Services Department of the Town of Markham has an electronic newsletter. The electronic newsletter provide subscribers with up to date information on new programs, upcoming registration dates, and publications of interest. To subscribe to the newsletter, sign-up at the Town of Markham's website at: www.markham.ca/markham/aspc/newsletter/GetActive/Signup.asp Markham's Recreation Electronic Newsletter
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2011 Artisan Show and Sale at the McKay Art Centre, Unionville The Varley Art Gallery located on Main Street Unionville in Unionville, Ontario, has organized an Artisan Show and Sale. DATES:  March 10, 2011 to March 27, 2011 TIMES:  Monday to Saturday:  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday:  12 noon to 4 p.m. OPENING RECEPTION:   Thursday, March 11, 2011, 6 p.m - 8 p.m. ADMISSION and PARKING:  Free PARTICIPATING ARTISANS: Jennie Creeggan (Pottery) Les Olson, Village Pottery & Art Studio (Pottery) Marta Kotynia (Pottery) Shawn Hermans, Smiling Frog Wood Studio (Wood) Caroline Doyle Keane (Jewellery) Monique van Wel, Monique van Wel Designs (Jewellery) Michelle Sharma (Jewellery) Sue Firkser (Felt) Carl Amatuzio, Stained Glass by Carl (Stained Glass) Laureen Lucas, Second Street Studio (Stained Glas...
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2011 March Break Mystery at the Markham Museum Wondering what to do during the March Break this year?  Why not visit the Markham Museum and participate in the March Break Mystery? WHEN:  March 14 to March 18, 2011 TIME:  12 noon to 4 pm each day ADMISSION:  Regular admission fees apply Adults $ 6.00 Seniors (65 yrs plus) $ 5.00 Students (High School) $ 5.00 Children (Ages 2 to 12) $ 4.00 Family (Max. 2 Adults, 2 Children) $15.50 DESCRIPTION:  A crime has been committed at Markham Museum!  Young sleuths 12 of age and under are needed to come and help find the culprit.   Follow the clues around Markham Museum's 25 acre site and help  solve the mystery. Drop by and see how you do! LOCATION:  Markham Museum is located at 9350 Hwy. 48 (Markham Rd.), Markham, Ontario L3P 3J3.  It is on the we...
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Listening to Town of Markham Council meetings Have you ever wanted to listen to a Town of Markham council meeting but could not attend in person? Markham Council and Standing Committee meetings are held at the Markham Civic Centre located on the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Warden Avenue.  The meetings are open to the public. You can also login to the Town of Markham's website at www.markham.ca to view the meeting agendas and listen live to the audio streams. For more information about Town of Markham Council meetings, contact the Clerk's office at (905) 475-4744. Listening to Town of Markham Council meetings
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Access Markham - One-Stop Contact Point for Town of Markham Municipal Services Access Markham is operated by the Town of Markham.  It provides a one-stop contact point for Town of Markham municipal services. TELEPHONE:  (905) 477-5530 E-MAIL:  customerservice@markham.ca You can contact Access Markham regarding: animal licences building inspections bylaw enforcement and licensing engineering fire prevention and department tours parks street lights out (Powerstream) roads traffic operations parking enforcement property standards recreation registration waste management trees / forestry waterworks Access Markham - One-Stop Contact Point for Town of Markham Municipal Services
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Many Faces of Markham Concert The Markham Race Relations Committee will be presenting the MANY FACES OF MARKHAM Concert "Waving Flags - United We Are. WHEN:  Sunday, March 20, 2010 at 2:30 pm WHERE:  Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario (located on the northwest corner of Warden Avenue and Highway 7, just north of the Markham Civic Centre) TICKETS:  For tickets, contact Information Markham at (905) 415-7500. Many Faces of Markham Concert
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Markham announces NO property tax rate increase for third consecutive year (2009, 2010, 2011) On March 1, 2011, the Town of Markham announced that it has approved its 2011 budget with no property tax rate increase.  This is the third consecutive year (2009, 2010 and 2011) that Markham has NOT had a property rate tax increase. Markham was the only municipality in the Greater Toronto Area to have a zero tax rate increase in 2009 and 2010. Markham has been able to keep the property tax rate at the same rate because it has been able to identify cost savings, provide services on a more efficient basis, use continuous improvement methodologies and much more.  At the same time, Markham has been able to provide more services and has continued to add and upgrade infrastructure throughout the tow...
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Transit Strike in York Region to start on Tuesday February 21, 2011 On Friday, February 18, 2011, York Region advised that one of the union locals will be invoking their right to strike against one of the contractor companies that operate some of the York Region Transit routes. 24 routes that operate primarily in the City of Vaughan are affected.  In addition, some routes in the Towns of Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Aurora and Markham and the Township of King are also affected. York Region advises that "All Viva Rapid Transit routes will continue to operate. YRT service in areas affected by the strike that is operated by other contractors, including routes within Vaughan, will also continue to run." For information on alternative routes, visit the YRT / VIVA website at www.yrt.ca or call t...
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York Region Transit / YRT bus route schedules to be changed on February 27, 2011 York Region Transit has announced that it will be making changes to the schedules of more than 40 bus routes on YRT and VIVA in York Region on February 27, 2011. Transit users should review their bus route schedules to determine whether their routes are affected.  In many cases, buses are scheduled to come less frequently.  In some cases, there are cancellations or reductions of service at certain times of the day. York Region Transit / YRT bus route schedules to be changed on February 27, 2011
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Winterfest at Markham Museum on Family Day 2011 It is that time of year again. Winterfest at Markham Museum. There will be fun and excitement for the entire family.  A great way to spend Family Day is at the Markham Museum.  Skate, snowshoe, build snowmen and test your snowball aim against targets.  There will be lots of activities, crafts and great food too!!! WHEN:  Monday February 21, 2011 TIME:  10:00 am to 4:00 pm ADMISSION:  $3.00 (children under 2 years of age are free Markham Museum is located on the west side of Markham Road, just slightly north of 16 Avenue. Winterfest at Markham Museum on Family Day 2011
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Markham Advisory Committee Vacancies The Town of Markham is currently accepting applications for volunteer positions on the following advisory committees: Advisory Committee on Accessibility Committee of Adjustment Heritage Markham Committee Public Library Board Property Standards Committee The application deadline is March 18, 2011. For further details regarding the mandate of each committee, the application process, application forms, etc. visit http://markham.ca/Markham/Departments/Council/volunteerad.htm Markham Advisory Committee Vacancies
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What is open and closed in Markham on Family Day 2011? Family Day is on Monday February 21, 2011 in Ontario.  There are some closures in Markham on Family Day. WHAT IS CLOSED ON FAMILY DAY? LCBO Beer Store All provincial government services All municipal government services including Markham Public Library branches Banks Toronto Stock Exchange Some malls including Markville Shopping Centre, Scarborough Town Centre, Fairview Mall WHAT IS OPEN ON FAMILY DAY Some malls including Pacific Mall, Market Village, Eaton Centre and Vaughan Mills (check each mall for operating hours) Markham Museum Varley Art Gallery Main Street Unionville - many stores and restaurants Main Street Markham - some stores and restaurants Movie theatres CN Tower Art Gallery of Ontario Ontario Science Centre Royal Onta...
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2011 Summer Half Day Camps in Markham, Ontario, Canada Does your Markham, Ontario, Canada child love summer camp but can only attend for half days? Perhaps he or she will enjoy attending one of the many half day camps that will be operated by the Town of Markham during summer 2011. The day camps offered in summer 2011 include: Museum Munchkins Animal Adventures Art:  Today and Tomorrow Art in Everyday Art in the Part Art Tales Art Travellers CArtoon Art Drawing and Doodling Drawing and Sketching 101 Eco-Art Elements of Design Fun With Fabrics Imagination and Fantasy Junior Jewellers Look, Listen, Touch and Feel Memoirs and Mementos Mixed and Mingled Media Nature and Exlorers Outer Space Art Adventures Painting and Printing 101 Petit Painters Photography for Pre-Teens Play with Clay Prin...
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2011 Summer Arts and Culture Camps in Markham, Ontario, Canada Does your Markham, Ontario, Canada child love arts and culture? Perhaps he or she will enjoy attending one of the arts and culture camps that will be operated by the Town of Markham during summer 2011. The arts and culture camps include: Junior Gardeners Arts Around the World Archaelogy Eco Detective History Mystery Investigation H2O Museum Explorer Marvellous Machiens Fired for Colour! Junior Fashion Designers Junior Interior Designers Paint Exploration Sculpture Art - Beginner Sculpture Art - Intermediate Young Architects Young Set Designers Museum Survivor Camp Backstage Culture Pass for Teens Special Event Boot Camp for Teens Teen Curator Camp Drama Camp Actors Workshop See the full descriptions of each camp, as well as ...
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2011 Summer Sports Camps in Markham, Ontario, Canada Does your Markham, Ontario, Canada child love sports?  Perhaps he or she will enjoy attending one of the sports camps that will be operated by the Town of Markham during summer 2011.  The sports camps include: Junior Sports Camp Soccer Camp Unionville Hockey Camp Girls on the Go Sports Camp Golf and Sports Camp Sports Camp Badminton Camp Volleyball Camp Basketball Camp Cricket Camp Skateboarding Camp Advanced Hockey Camp Absolute Sportacular Golf and Tennis Sports Camp Tennis Camp (half day) Xtreme Teens Basketball Select Many of these camps also include recreational swimming.  See the full descriptions of each camp, as well as costs, locations, dates for each camp session, age restrictions, registration information and more in the Sp...
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Large Variety of 2011 Summer Camps in Markham, Ontario, Canada The Town of Markham operates a large variety of summer camps each summer.  According to the Spring 2011 edition of Markham Life, an official publication of the Town of Markham. Markham will be offering the following types of camps in summer 2011: Camp Chimo (located in the Milne Dam Conservation Area) Sports Camps - Approximately 17 different camps for different child interests and ages Variety Camps - Approximately 17 different camps to meet the interests of different children and ages Arts and Culture Camps - Approximately 22 different camps to meet child interests and ages Half Day Camps - Approximately 27 different half-day camps across Markham for various child ages and interests The sports, variety, arts and culture an...
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2011 Spring Program Registration Dates in Markham, Ontario, Canada Are you planning to register yourself or members of your family for 2011 spring programs offered by the Town of Markham?  Below are the registration dates: EZ Reg and FAST TRACK open for registration: Programs - Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Aquatics - Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2011, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Private Swim - Thursday, Mar. 3 2011, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Non-Resident Registration: Programs - Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2011 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Aquatics - Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2011, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Drop Box, Mail & Fax Deadlines (Ensure your forms are dropped off/received/faxed prior to the following deadlines,): Programs - Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 All Aquatic Courses - Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 2011 Spring Progr...
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Looking for 2011 Summer Markham Life? Are you starting to think about registering for programs with the Town of Markham that take place during summer 2011? The 2011 Summer edition of Markham Life, which is published by the Town of Markham, will be distributed during the week of April 23, 2011. It will be full of fun activities for all ages throughout the summer that are taking place in Town of Markham facilities. Looking for 2011 Summer Markham Life?
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