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Residents living in the north end of Markham are being advised of upcoming daylight training exercises planned by members of the Canadian Forces.

The maneuvers, to be held by members of 4 Canadian Division, will begin on Wednesday and run until Feb. 11 in the area of Markham Fairgrounds, near McCowan Rd. and Elgin Mills Rd.

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Division spokesman Lt. Nadine Abou Rjeily says members of the public may notice military vehicles — as well as soldiers wearing gas masks and tactical gear — while the exercises are underway.

Soldiers taking part in the training will be unarmed, she added.

While every effort is being taken not to inconvenience residents, the area surrounding the training exercise will be closed to the public.

The 4 Canadian Division consists of over 13,000 regular and reserve members in units spread across 46 Ontario communities, and are responsible for providing combat-ready land forces for a variety of missions.

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