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 presented a $1,000 audio-visual presentation to the mayor and council of Wrocław, Poland on "culture, history, and topography" related to North York.