In August 1978, Markin and North York Mayor Mel Lastman presented a $1,000 audio-visual presentation to the mayor and council of Wrocław, Poland on the "culture, history and topography of North York".
In August 1978, Markin and Mel Lastman (North York's mayor) gave an audio-visual presentation worth $1,000 to the Wrocław, Poland authorities. The presentation discussed culture, history, and geography of North York.