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Election of new Board of Directors

On January 19, 2022, a new Board of Directors and Executive was elected by the members of the Markham and East York Agricultural Societies annual general meeting. Amanda King, Markham Fair’s 2020 & 2021’s President thanked all the members for attending the meeting.  Special thanks was given to members of the board who’s terms have ended; Doug Savage and Sarah Dunlop for their years of service.  Amanda also welcomed new Senior Directors, James Drake and Devin King who moved up from a Junior Director position. Zoe Ducheck and Shae-Lynn Seeley Reesor were also welcomed as new Junior Directors with a one year term. At the Board Meeting immediately following the Annual Meeting, the new Board elected Brad Hulshof as President for the 178th Markham Fair in 2022.

Congratulations to the New Homecraft Executive for 2022

Congratulations to the new Homecraft Executive for 2022!  Announced at the Homecraft Annual General Meeting and elections. Congratulations to Hope Shier who will be Homecraft President for 2022 and take a seat on the Board of Directors.  Welcome Allison Lyon to the new Executive!  The fair members look forward to your years of service.

The York Region website states as of July 2022: PUBLIC HEALTH SAFETY MEASURES Under this plan

Under this plan, the majority of public health and workplace safety measures have now been lifted, and key public health indicators continue to improve or remain stable.  All settings can be open at full (100%) capacity Proof of vaccination, capacity limit and physical distancing requirements lifted in all settings; businesses may continue to implement voluntarily No limits on indoor or outdoor social gatherings, organized public events or religious services, rites or ceremonies  https://www.york.ca/health/covid-19/public-health-safety-measures