Main Street Unionvillle will be open only for pedestrians on Sept. 3 for the Heritage and Big Band Festival. Visitors will be entertained by five big bands including The Hurricanes and the Thornhill Swing Band. There will also be historical re-enactments of life in the 1800's.
The festival runs from 10am -6pm.
For more information, visit www.unionvilleinfo.com
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Friday, August 31, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
One Dead After Hwy. 7 Crash
A 68-year-old woman was killed when the car she was travelling in collided with a tractor-trailer last night in Woodbridge.
York Regional Police said the woman and her husband were driving on Hwy. 7 when they collided with a tractor-trailer at the intersection of Hwy. 7 and Pine Valley Dr.
The 65-year-old man managed to escape the wreck without serious injury.
The 27-year-old driver of the tractor-trailer and his 54-year-old passenger were not injured.
Traffic investigators closed off the intersection overnight to reconstruct the accident.
Police are still trying to determine if either one of the drivers were at fault.
With files form thestar.com
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York Regional Police said the woman and her husband were driving on Hwy. 7 when they collided with a tractor-trailer at the intersection of Hwy. 7 and Pine Valley Dr.
The 65-year-old man managed to escape the wreck without serious injury.
The 27-year-old driver of the tractor-trailer and his 54-year-old passenger were not injured.
Traffic investigators closed off the intersection overnight to reconstruct the accident.
Police are still trying to determine if either one of the drivers were at fault.
With files form thestar.com
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Markham Fire Probes Thornhill Blaze
Markham Fire investigators are continuing to probe the cause of a blaze at a Thornhill home Friday evening.
According to an official, twenty-two firefighters responded to 157 Langstaff Rd., in the Bayview Avenue and Hwy. 407 area, just after 10:30 p.m. after flames were spotted in the two-storey home.
Two people were in the home as the blaze raged — one managed to get out, the other was rescued.
Damage is pegged at $80,000.
With files from yorkregion.com
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According to an official, twenty-two firefighters responded to 157 Langstaff Rd., in the Bayview Avenue and Hwy. 407 area, just after 10:30 p.m. after flames were spotted in the two-storey home.
Two people were in the home as the blaze raged — one managed to get out, the other was rescued.
Damage is pegged at $80,000.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Sports Report
The Blue Jays held on for a 5-4 win over the Oakland Athletics last night.
Lyle Overbay led the offense, hitting a crucial two-run double in the 8th inning.
The final game of three game series goes this afternoon in Oakland.
Roy Halladay (14-6) will face Oakland's Lenny Dinardo (8-7).
First pitch - 3:35pm
The Maple Leafs will try to win the Jack and Lynn Domico trophy this evening at Christie Pits, when they host game seven of the Intercounty Baseball League final.
The Leafs and Brantford Red Sox are tied at three games a piece.
First pitch - 7:30pm
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Lyle Overbay led the offense, hitting a crucial two-run double in the 8th inning.
The final game of three game series goes this afternoon in Oakland.
Roy Halladay (14-6) will face Oakland's Lenny Dinardo (8-7).
First pitch - 3:35pm
The Maple Leafs will try to win the Jack and Lynn Domico trophy this evening at Christie Pits, when they host game seven of the Intercounty Baseball League final.
The Leafs and Brantford Red Sox are tied at three games a piece.
First pitch - 7:30pm
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Markham Installs "Share The Road" Signs
The Town of Markham will be unveiling new street signs during a press conference at Middlefield Collegiate tomorrow, to promote the safe sharing of roads for cars and bicycles.
The installation of these signs is part of Markham's on-going effort to promote safe cycling and road safety in general.
The new signs will be installed in strategic locations along 112 kilometres of on-road bicycle routes.
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The installation of these signs is part of Markham's on-going effort to promote safe cycling and road safety in general.
The new signs will be installed in strategic locations along 112 kilometres of on-road bicycle routes.
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NDP Names Thornhill Candidate
The provincial New Democratic Party have nominated its candidate for Thornhill.
Sandra Parrott accepted the nomination last week.
Parrott has worked with the NDP on every election campaign since 1997 and finally decided to throw her hat in the ring.
A resident of the Thornhill Green Co-Op, Parrott has been a vocal supporter of affordable housing in York Region and the rights of the disabled.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Sandra Parrott accepted the nomination last week.
Parrott has worked with the NDP on every election campaign since 1997 and finally decided to throw her hat in the ring.
A resident of the Thornhill Green Co-Op, Parrott has been a vocal supporter of affordable housing in York Region and the rights of the disabled.
With files from yorkregion.com
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YRP Search For Pacific Mall Murder Suspects
Investigators are canvassing Markham's Pacific Mall, in an effort to seek further information on the whereabouts of Peng (Victor) Li, 25, of Markham, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for the First Degree Murder of Long (Owen) Sha.
Mr. Li’s mother, who lives in China, is urging her son to seek legal advice and arrange his surrender to York Regional Police.
A Canada-wide warrant has also been issued for the arrest of a 17-year-old male from Toronto, for First Degree Murder.
His name cannot be released under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Li and the 17-year-old were part of group of seven males who were involved with the May, 2007, homicide.
The remaining five have already been arrested.
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Mr. Li’s mother, who lives in China, is urging her son to seek legal advice and arrange his surrender to York Regional Police.
A Canada-wide warrant has also been issued for the arrest of a 17-year-old male from Toronto, for First Degree Murder.
His name cannot be released under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Li and the 17-year-old were part of group of seven males who were involved with the May, 2007, homicide.
The remaining five have already been arrested.
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Sports Report
The Blue Jays needed extra innings to beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2.
Toronto scored four runs in the 12th inning, including an RBI double by Troy Glaus.
Game two of the three game series goes tonight in Oakland.
Jesse Litsch (5-6) will face Oakland's Chad Gaudin (10-9).
First pitch - 10:05pm
Team Canada opened round two of the FIBA Qualifying tournament with a 95-88 win over Uruguay.
Jesse Young led the Canadians with 22 points.
Canada will face Argentina tonight in Las Vegas.
Tip off - 6pm
Canada took game one of the Junior Hockey Super Series, defeating Russia 4-2.
Game two of the exhibition series takes place tomorrow in Russia.
Colin Linford, the President of the Canadian Soccer Association, is stepping down.
Linford attributed his departure to a lack of support from a majority of the CSA executive and it's board of directors.
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Toronto scored four runs in the 12th inning, including an RBI double by Troy Glaus.
Game two of the three game series goes tonight in Oakland.
Jesse Litsch (5-6) will face Oakland's Chad Gaudin (10-9).
First pitch - 10:05pm
Team Canada opened round two of the FIBA Qualifying tournament with a 95-88 win over Uruguay.
Jesse Young led the Canadians with 22 points.
Canada will face Argentina tonight in Las Vegas.
Tip off - 6pm
Canada took game one of the Junior Hockey Super Series, defeating Russia 4-2.
Game two of the exhibition series takes place tomorrow in Russia.
Colin Linford, the President of the Canadian Soccer Association, is stepping down.
Linford attributed his departure to a lack of support from a majority of the CSA executive and it's board of directors.
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Monday, August 27, 2007
Bodies Of Markham Teenagers Recovered From Lake Ontario
The bodies of two Markham teenagers have been recovered from Lake Ontario near Trenton.
Police divers recovered the bodies Sunday afternoon, about 250 metres off the shore of North Beach Provincial Park near Consecon.
Police say Awad Ghafoor, 16, and Amad Choudhry, 17, went missing early Saturday and were last seen in distress while swimming.
With files from CBC.ca
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Police divers recovered the bodies Sunday afternoon, about 250 metres off the shore of North Beach Provincial Park near Consecon.
Police say Awad Ghafoor, 16, and Amad Choudhry, 17, went missing early Saturday and were last seen in distress while swimming.
With files from CBC.ca
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York CAS On Strike
About 180 workers at the York Region Children's Aid Society walked off the job early today in a dispute over workloads and wages.
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says the workers rejected management's latest offer last Thursday and talks collapsed
on Friday.
More than 400 children could be effected by the walkout, as well as some 1,000 open family case files in the region.
However, the Children's Aid Society has said it has a backup plan in place to ensure children and families are cared for during a walkout.
With files from thestar.com
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The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says the workers rejected management's latest offer last Thursday and talks collapsed
on Friday.
More than 400 children could be effected by the walkout, as well as some 1,000 open family case files in the region.
However, the Children's Aid Society has said it has a backup plan in place to ensure children and families are cared for during a walkout.
With files from thestar.com
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Sports Report
The Blue Jays were shut down by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3-1.
Toronto moves on to Oakland to begin a three-game series against the Athletics this evening.
AJ Bunett (7-7) will face Oakland's Esteban Loiza (1-0).
First pitch - 10:05pm
The Brantford Red Sox easily defeated the Maple Leafs 13-1, taking game six of the Intercounty Baseball League final.
The best-of-seven series is now tied at three games a piece.
Game seven will take place on Wednesday at Toronto's Christie Pits.
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Toronto moves on to Oakland to begin a three-game series against the Athletics this evening.
AJ Bunett (7-7) will face Oakland's Esteban Loiza (1-0).
First pitch - 10:05pm
The Brantford Red Sox easily defeated the Maple Leafs 13-1, taking game six of the Intercounty Baseball League final.
The best-of-seven series is now tied at three games a piece.
Game seven will take place on Wednesday at Toronto's Christie Pits.
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Friday, August 24, 2007
Charity Ride Comes To Markham Village
Main Street Markham is expected to be awash in a sea of motorcycles Saturday morning as Canada’s 911 Ride arrives in Markham village.
The second annual Canadian ride aims to raise funds to assist families of emergency responders who have fallen in the line of duty and help children who have been victims of violent crime.
The ride also works in conjunction with the Mikey Network, which works to place defibrillators in as many public places as possible.
About 240 charitable riders will take part in the ride and are expected to arrive in the village between 10 and 10:15 a.m.
With files from yorkregion.com
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The second annual Canadian ride aims to raise funds to assist families of emergency responders who have fallen in the line of duty and help children who have been victims of violent crime.
The ride also works in conjunction with the Mikey Network, which works to place defibrillators in as many public places as possible.
About 240 charitable riders will take part in the ride and are expected to arrive in the village between 10 and 10:15 a.m.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Sports Report
The Blue Jays are back in the win column after beating the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim last night 5-4.
Matt Staris led the offense with a two-run double.
Game two of the four-game series goes tonight in California.
Roy Halladay (14-5) will face LA's Jared Weaver (8-6).
First pitch - 10:05pm
The Argonauts are in Winnipeg for a date with the Blue Bombers.
The newest Argo, Robert Edwards, will be in the lineup; replacing John Avery, who's missing tonight's game due to an ankle injury.
Kickoff - 8pm
The Maple Leafs take on the Brantford Red Sox in game six of the Intercounty Baseball League final.
Toronto leads the best-of-seven series 3-2.
First pitch - 8pm, in Brantford
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Matt Staris led the offense with a two-run double.
Game two of the four-game series goes tonight in California.
Roy Halladay (14-5) will face LA's Jared Weaver (8-6).
First pitch - 10:05pm
The Argonauts are in Winnipeg for a date with the Blue Bombers.
The newest Argo, Robert Edwards, will be in the lineup; replacing John Avery, who's missing tonight's game due to an ankle injury.
Kickoff - 8pm
The Maple Leafs take on the Brantford Red Sox in game six of the Intercounty Baseball League final.
Toronto leads the best-of-seven series 3-2.
First pitch - 8pm, in Brantford
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Thursday, August 23, 2007
Man Charged With YRP Officer's Death Makes Court Appearance
A man charged with the murder of York Regional Police Officer Robert Plunkett made a brief court appearance yesterday.
Nadeem Jiwa, 19, of Toronto was told his next appearance in a Newmarket courtroom will take place on Sept. 7, according to Crown attorney Peter Westgate.
Jiwa is charged with first-degree murder after an original charge of manslaughter was upgraded.
Plunkett, 43, died on Aug. 2 in Markham while investigating the theft of airbags from cars.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Nadeem Jiwa, 19, of Toronto was told his next appearance in a Newmarket courtroom will take place on Sept. 7, according to Crown attorney Peter Westgate.
Jiwa is charged with first-degree murder after an original charge of manslaughter was upgraded.
Plunkett, 43, died on Aug. 2 in Markham while investigating the theft of airbags from cars.
With files from yorkregion.com
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8-Year-Old Gives Statement At Sentencing Hearing
Eight-year-old Katie Manchester walked to the front of a Newmarket courtroom Wednesday and told a sentencing hearing she was "mad" at two street racers who killed her parents in May 2006.
Rob and Lisa Manchester died instantly when their car was hit by one of two vehicles that witnesses say were racing up Yonge Street near Stouffville road, at speeds close to 140 kilometres per hour.
Dressed in pink and carrying a stuffed animal, the second grade student spoke about the loss of her parents.
Since the accident, she has lived with relatives in Aurora.Rubin Rodrigues, 22, plead guilty to two counts of dangerous driving causing death, while Marco Gasparro, 19, plead guilty to dangerous driving
With files from CBC.ca
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Rob and Lisa Manchester died instantly when their car was hit by one of two vehicles that witnesses say were racing up Yonge Street near Stouffville road, at speeds close to 140 kilometres per hour.
Dressed in pink and carrying a stuffed animal, the second grade student spoke about the loss of her parents.
Since the accident, she has lived with relatives in Aurora.Rubin Rodrigues, 22, plead guilty to two counts of dangerous driving causing death, while Marco Gasparro, 19, plead guilty to dangerous driving
With files from CBC.ca
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Sports Report
The Oakland Athletics defeated the Blue Jays yesterday 4-1, sweeping the three-game series.
AJ Burnett was solid for the first six innings, but then gave up four runs in the seventh.
Three of the four runs were unearned as Toronto's infield committed two errors during the inning.
The Jays are in California to begin a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Jessie Litsch (4-6) will face LA's Ervin Santana (5-11).
First Pitch - 10:05pm.
The Maple Leafs beat the Brantford Red Sox last night 13-8, in game five of the Intercounty Baseball League final.
Toronto leads the best-of-seven series 3-2.
Game six is set for Friday in Brantford.
Toronto FC have announced that Jeff Cunningham and Ronnie O'Brien will miss the rest of the season due to injury.
Cunningham is suffering from a sports hernia while O'Brien has a torn meniscus in his right knee.
At the FIBA Americas Olympic qualifying tournament, team Canada fell to Brazil 75-67.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Markham Man Leads Police On Two Seperate Chases
A Markham man was arrested after he fled a York Regional Police traffic stop Sunday morning.
At about 3:45 a.m., police tried to stop a vehicle in the Hwy. 7 and Ninth Line area.
The motorist refused to stop and led officers on two seperate chases.
The man was eventually caught and arrested.
Aly Khan Moyez Jiwa, 27, of Markham is charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor
vehicle, driving with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in his blood, two counts of attempting to evade police, obstructing police and two counts of breaching probation.
With files from yorkregion.com
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At about 3:45 a.m., police tried to stop a vehicle in the Hwy. 7 and Ninth Line area.
The motorist refused to stop and led officers on two seperate chases.
The man was eventually caught and arrested.
Aly Khan Moyez Jiwa, 27, of Markham is charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor
vehicle, driving with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in his blood, two counts of attempting to evade police, obstructing police and two counts of breaching probation.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Two Men Attacked At RH House Party
Two men were attacked outside a house party in Richmond Hill Sunday morning.
At about 12:44 a.m. the pair were walking outside a home on Browndale Crescent, in the Bayview Avenue and Elgin Mills Road area, when they became involved in an altercation with another group.
According to York Regional Police, one of the men was stabbed, suffering serious injuries, while the other suffered minor wounds.
Three men are facing aggravated assault charges.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident.
With files from yorkregion.com
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At about 12:44 a.m. the pair were walking outside a home on Browndale Crescent, in the Bayview Avenue and Elgin Mills Road area, when they became involved in an altercation with another group.
According to York Regional Police, one of the men was stabbed, suffering serious injuries, while the other suffered minor wounds.
Three men are facing aggravated assault charges.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Sports Report
For the second night in a row, the Blue Jays fell to the Oakland Athletics by a score of 6-4.
Toronto came back from a three run defecit to tie the game 4-4; but Oakland took the lead in the seventh and held on for the win.
The final game of the three-game series will take place this afternoon at the Rogers Centre.
AJ Burnett (7-6) will face Oakland's Estaban Loaiza (0-0).
First pitch - 12:37pm
The Maple Leafs edged out the Brantford Red Sox 6-5, taking game four of the Intercounty Baseball League final.
The series is now tied at two games a piece.
Game five of the best-of-seven series will take place tonight at Toronto's Christie Pits.
First pitch - 7:30pm
At the Little League World Series, Japan defeated Canada yesterday 7-1.
The Canadians will face the Carribean team this afternoon in Wiliamsport, Penn.
First pitch - 4:00pm
And Micheal Peca has signed a one-year-deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
According to Peca's agent, Don Meehan, the agreement will become offical pending a physical.
Peca played in 35 games for the Maple Leafs last year, scoring four goals and adding 11 assists.
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Toronto came back from a three run defecit to tie the game 4-4; but Oakland took the lead in the seventh and held on for the win.
The final game of the three-game series will take place this afternoon at the Rogers Centre.
AJ Burnett (7-6) will face Oakland's Estaban Loaiza (0-0).
First pitch - 12:37pm
The Maple Leafs edged out the Brantford Red Sox 6-5, taking game four of the Intercounty Baseball League final.
The series is now tied at two games a piece.
Game five of the best-of-seven series will take place tonight at Toronto's Christie Pits.
First pitch - 7:30pm
At the Little League World Series, Japan defeated Canada yesterday 7-1.
The Canadians will face the Carribean team this afternoon in Wiliamsport, Penn.
First pitch - 4:00pm
And Micheal Peca has signed a one-year-deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
According to Peca's agent, Don Meehan, the agreement will become offical pending a physical.
Peca played in 35 games for the Maple Leafs last year, scoring four goals and adding 11 assists.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Waxers 07-08 Schedule
Markham Waxers 2007-08 Regular Season Schedule
North York vs. Markham - Fri, Sep 07 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Ajax - Sun, Sep 09 5:30 pm - Ajax Community
Pickering vs. Markham - Fri, Sep 14 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Pickering - Sun, Sep 16 6:30 pm - Pickering
Durham vs. Markham - Fri, Sep 21 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. North York - Sun, Sep 23 3:00 pm - North York
Vaughan vs. Markham - Fri, Sep 28 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Dixie - Sat, Sep 29 7:30 pm - Weston Arena
Markham vs. Durham - Tue, Oct 02 7:30 pm - Campus Ice Ctr.
Dixie vs. Markham - Fri, Oct 05 7:30 pm - Markham
Durham vs. Markham - Fri, Oct 12 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. St. Michael's - Sun, Oct 14 2:00 pm - St. Mike's
Toronto vs. Markham - Fri, Oct 19 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Toronto - Sun, Oct 21 7:30 pm - Chesswood 1
St. Michael's vs. Markham - Thu, Oct 25 7:30 pm - Markham
Vaughan vs. Markham - Fri, Oct 26 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Vaughan - Mon, Oct 29 7:15 pm - Vaughan
Ajax vs. Markham - Fri, Nov 02 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Ajax - Sun, Nov 04 3:00 pm - Ajax Community
St. Michael's vs. Markham - Thu, Nov 08 7:30 pm - Markham
Toronto vs. Markham - Fri, Nov 09 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. St. Michael's - Sun, Nov 11 2:00 pm - St. Mike's
North York vs. Markham - Fri, Nov 16 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Dixie - Sat, Nov 17 7:30 pm - Weston Arena
Markham vs. Durham - Tue, Nov 20 7:30 pm - Campus Ice Ctr.
Vaughan vs. Markham - Fri, Nov 23 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. North York - Sun, Nov 25 3:00 pm - North York
Markham vs. Pickering - Fri, Nov 30 7:30 pm - Pickering
Pickering vs. Markham - Fri, Dec 07 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Vaughan - Sat, Dec 08 7:45 pm - Vaughan
Markham vs. Dixie - Wed, Dec 12 7:30 pm - Weston Arena
Ajax vs. Markham - Fri, Dec 14 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Toronto - Sun, Dec 16 7:30 pm - Chesswood 1
Dixie vs. Markham - Fri, Dec 21 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Ajax - Sun, Dec 23 3:00 pm - Ajax Community
Ajax vs. Markham - Fri, Jan 04 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Toronto - Sun, Jan 06 7:30 pm - Chesswood 1
Dixie vs. Markham - Fri, Jan 11 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. St. Michael's - Sun, Jan 13 2:00 pm - St. Mike's
Markham vs. Durham - Tue, Jan 15 7:30 pm - Campus Ice Ctr.
St. Michael's vs. Markham - Fri, Jan 18 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. North York - Sun, Jan 20 3:00 pm - North York
Durham vs. Markham - Fri, Jan 25 7:30 pm - Markham
Pickering vs. Markham - Sat, Jan 26 7:30 pm - Markham
Toronto vs. Markham - Fri, Feb 01 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Vaughan - Sat, Feb 02 7:45 pm - Vaughan
North York vs. Markham - Fri, Feb 08 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Pickering - Sat, Feb 13 7:30 pm - Pickering
Schedule subject to change. All home games are played at the Centennial Community Centre; 8600 McCowan Rd.
North York vs. Markham - Fri, Sep 07 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Ajax - Sun, Sep 09 5:30 pm - Ajax Community
Pickering vs. Markham - Fri, Sep 14 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Pickering - Sun, Sep 16 6:30 pm - Pickering
Durham vs. Markham - Fri, Sep 21 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. North York - Sun, Sep 23 3:00 pm - North York
Vaughan vs. Markham - Fri, Sep 28 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Dixie - Sat, Sep 29 7:30 pm - Weston Arena
Markham vs. Durham - Tue, Oct 02 7:30 pm - Campus Ice Ctr.
Dixie vs. Markham - Fri, Oct 05 7:30 pm - Markham
Durham vs. Markham - Fri, Oct 12 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. St. Michael's - Sun, Oct 14 2:00 pm - St. Mike's
Toronto vs. Markham - Fri, Oct 19 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Toronto - Sun, Oct 21 7:30 pm - Chesswood 1
St. Michael's vs. Markham - Thu, Oct 25 7:30 pm - Markham
Vaughan vs. Markham - Fri, Oct 26 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Vaughan - Mon, Oct 29 7:15 pm - Vaughan
Ajax vs. Markham - Fri, Nov 02 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Ajax - Sun, Nov 04 3:00 pm - Ajax Community
St. Michael's vs. Markham - Thu, Nov 08 7:30 pm - Markham
Toronto vs. Markham - Fri, Nov 09 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. St. Michael's - Sun, Nov 11 2:00 pm - St. Mike's
North York vs. Markham - Fri, Nov 16 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Dixie - Sat, Nov 17 7:30 pm - Weston Arena
Markham vs. Durham - Tue, Nov 20 7:30 pm - Campus Ice Ctr.
Vaughan vs. Markham - Fri, Nov 23 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. North York - Sun, Nov 25 3:00 pm - North York
Markham vs. Pickering - Fri, Nov 30 7:30 pm - Pickering
Pickering vs. Markham - Fri, Dec 07 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Vaughan - Sat, Dec 08 7:45 pm - Vaughan
Markham vs. Dixie - Wed, Dec 12 7:30 pm - Weston Arena
Ajax vs. Markham - Fri, Dec 14 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Toronto - Sun, Dec 16 7:30 pm - Chesswood 1
Dixie vs. Markham - Fri, Dec 21 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Ajax - Sun, Dec 23 3:00 pm - Ajax Community
Ajax vs. Markham - Fri, Jan 04 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Toronto - Sun, Jan 06 7:30 pm - Chesswood 1
Dixie vs. Markham - Fri, Jan 11 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. St. Michael's - Sun, Jan 13 2:00 pm - St. Mike's
Markham vs. Durham - Tue, Jan 15 7:30 pm - Campus Ice Ctr.
St. Michael's vs. Markham - Fri, Jan 18 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. North York - Sun, Jan 20 3:00 pm - North York
Durham vs. Markham - Fri, Jan 25 7:30 pm - Markham
Pickering vs. Markham - Sat, Jan 26 7:30 pm - Markham
Toronto vs. Markham - Fri, Feb 01 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Vaughan - Sat, Feb 02 7:45 pm - Vaughan
North York vs. Markham - Fri, Feb 08 7:30 pm - Markham
Markham vs. Pickering - Sat, Feb 13 7:30 pm - Pickering
Schedule subject to change. All home games are played at the Centennial Community Centre; 8600 McCowan Rd.
3 Arrested After Violent Robbery
Three Rexdale youths face charges after a violent robbery in a Vaughan skate park.
Yesterday, at about 8:20 p.m., two teenaged boys at the Vellore Village Community Centre skate park, near Weston Road and Major Mackenzie Drive, were accosted by three youths who demanded cash.
An altercation ensued with one of the victims getting whipped in the face with a belt.
He was treated for minor injuries and released.
About 40 minutes later, three suspects were picked up by police in the Weston and Comdel Boulevard area.
A 14-year-old and two 15-year-old boys, all of Rexdale, are charged with robbery.
Their names cannot be released, under terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Yesterday, at about 8:20 p.m., two teenaged boys at the Vellore Village Community Centre skate park, near Weston Road and Major Mackenzie Drive, were accosted by three youths who demanded cash.
An altercation ensued with one of the victims getting whipped in the face with a belt.
He was treated for minor injuries and released.
About 40 minutes later, three suspects were picked up by police in the Weston and Comdel Boulevard area.
A 14-year-old and two 15-year-old boys, all of Rexdale, are charged with robbery.
Their names cannot be released, under terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Home Invasion In Richmond Hill
York Regional Police are looking for four suspects, wanted in connection with a home invasion in Richmond Hill.
On Monday, at approximately 10 p.m., two women answered a knock at the door of their residence located on Willett Crescent.
When they opened the door, three male suspects and one female suspect forced their way into the home.
The two victims were grabbed and tied to chairs in the kitchen, as the suspects searched the house and took items including computer equipment and jewelry.
The women were not injured.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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On Monday, at approximately 10 p.m., two women answered a knock at the door of their residence located on Willett Crescent.
When they opened the door, three male suspects and one female suspect forced their way into the home.
The two victims were grabbed and tied to chairs in the kitchen, as the suspects searched the house and took items including computer equipment and jewelry.
The women were not injured.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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Honda Moves Canadian HQ To Markham
A number of setbacks have forced Honda to abandoned plans for its new Canadian headquarters in Richmond Hill, taking its business across town.
The auto giant announced it will build a sprawling campus-style head office at Hwy. 404 and Elgin Mills Road in Markham by 2009.
The company had purchased 77 acres of farmland near the southwest corner of Hwy. 404 and Major Mackenzie Drive in Richmond Hill in 2005, expecting the new headquarters to open next year.
However, the process became bogged down over a road allowance and the relationship between Honda and the Town of Richmond Hill began to strain by late 2006.
With files from yorkregion.com
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The auto giant announced it will build a sprawling campus-style head office at Hwy. 404 and Elgin Mills Road in Markham by 2009.
The company had purchased 77 acres of farmland near the southwest corner of Hwy. 404 and Major Mackenzie Drive in Richmond Hill in 2005, expecting the new headquarters to open next year.
However, the process became bogged down over a road allowance and the relationship between Honda and the Town of Richmond Hill began to strain by late 2006.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Sports Report
The Blue Jays dropped game one of a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics last night 6-4.
Pitcher Sean Marcum only lasted three innings, giving up all six runs.
Game two of the series goes tonight at the Rogers Centre.
Dustin McGowan (8-7) will face Oakland's Dan Harren (13-4).
First pitch - 7:07pm
The Maple Leafs hope to even their best-of-seven series tonight, when they play the Brantford Red Sox in game four of the Intercounty Baseball League final.
The Red Sox lead the series 2-1.
First pitch - 8:00pm, Brantford Ont.
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Pitcher Sean Marcum only lasted three innings, giving up all six runs.
Game two of the series goes tonight at the Rogers Centre.
Dustin McGowan (8-7) will face Oakland's Dan Harren (13-4).
First pitch - 7:07pm
The Maple Leafs hope to even their best-of-seven series tonight, when they play the Brantford Red Sox in game four of the Intercounty Baseball League final.
The Red Sox lead the series 2-1.
First pitch - 8:00pm, Brantford Ont.
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Friday, August 17, 2007
Jazz In Markham
The Markham Jazz Festival begins this evening and will run until Sunday.
The three-day event features performances at various locations in Markham.
Admission is free.
For more information visit www.markhamjazzfestival.com.
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The three-day event features performances at various locations in Markham.
Admission is free.
For more information visit www.markhamjazzfestival.com.
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Press Release: INTERNATIONAL RUGBY ON ROGERS TELEVISION
Thursday, August 16, 2007 [YORK REGION] - Rogers Television provides exclusive coverage of International Rugby play between Canada’s and Portugal’s National Senior Men’s teams on Saturday, August 18 at 8:00pm.
As Canada approaches the final months before the 2007 Rugby World Cup, rugby fans will have the opportunity to catch Canada’s elite players in action. In what promises to be a thrilling tune-up, team Canada takes on Portugal Saturday, August 18 from the Twin Elm Rugby Park in Ottawa.
“Rogers Television is thrilled to bring viewers coverage of the much talked about match between Canada and Portugal,” says Lisa McClean Stellick, Station Manager, Rogers Television. “We’re working with our Ottawa station to ensure that viewers across York Region don’t miss any of the excitement as these two teams gear up for the 2007 Rugby World Cup.”
“Rugby Canada is excited to be working with Rogers Television to broadcast this important match between Canada and Portugal,” says Nick Taylor, Director of Marketing and Communications, Rugby Canada. “The growth of our great game in Canada relies heavily on the opportunity to reach new and wider audiences at every opportunity. By partnering with Rogers Television on this event, we hope to attract new fans and old fans back to the game.”
Catch International Rugby: Canada vs Portugal on Saturday, August 18 at 8pm, only on Rogers Television.
Rogers Television is a one of a kind TV channel that is tailor-made for local audiences. Every year, our stations proudly produce over 15,000 hours of original, informative local programming, reinforcing Rogers Cable's commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers Television is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Communications Inc., Canada's largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.2 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
Rogers Television serves the Regional Municipality of York. Rogers Cable 10 serves Newmarket, Georgina, East Gwillimbury and Bradford West Gwillimbury. Rogers Cable 63 serves Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and King. For more information visit www.rogerstelevision.com
As Canada approaches the final months before the 2007 Rugby World Cup, rugby fans will have the opportunity to catch Canada’s elite players in action. In what promises to be a thrilling tune-up, team Canada takes on Portugal Saturday, August 18 from the Twin Elm Rugby Park in Ottawa.
“Rogers Television is thrilled to bring viewers coverage of the much talked about match between Canada and Portugal,” says Lisa McClean Stellick, Station Manager, Rogers Television. “We’re working with our Ottawa station to ensure that viewers across York Region don’t miss any of the excitement as these two teams gear up for the 2007 Rugby World Cup.”
“Rugby Canada is excited to be working with Rogers Television to broadcast this important match between Canada and Portugal,” says Nick Taylor, Director of Marketing and Communications, Rugby Canada. “The growth of our great game in Canada relies heavily on the opportunity to reach new and wider audiences at every opportunity. By partnering with Rogers Television on this event, we hope to attract new fans and old fans back to the game.”
Catch International Rugby: Canada vs Portugal on Saturday, August 18 at 8pm, only on Rogers Television.
Rogers Television is a one of a kind TV channel that is tailor-made for local audiences. Every year, our stations proudly produce over 15,000 hours of original, informative local programming, reinforcing Rogers Cable's commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers Television is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Communications Inc., Canada's largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.2 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
Rogers Television serves the Regional Municipality of York. Rogers Cable 10 serves Newmarket, Georgina, East Gwillimbury and Bradford West Gwillimbury. Rogers Cable 63 serves Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and King. For more information visit www.rogerstelevision.com
Sports Report
The Blue Jays failed to sweep the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim last night, losing 4-3.
Former Blue Jay Kelvin Escobar went seven strong innings giving up just one earned run on five hits.
The Jays begin a three-game weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles at the Rogers Centre.
AJ Burnett (6-6) will face Baltimore's Garrett Olson (1-1).
First Pitch - 7:07pm
Meanwhile, Toronto has optioned IF Hector Luna to Syracuse.
Shortstop Russ Adams has been called up to take Luna's spot on the roster.
Adams is currently batting .262 with 11 home runs and 54 RBIs for the Skycheifs.
At the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Toronto, yesterday's winners included Justine Henin, Jelena Jankovic and Svetlana Kuznetsova.
The tournament continues at York University.
Game one of the Intercounty baseball League Final takes place tonight.
The Maple Leafs host the Brantford Red Sox at Toronto's Christie Pits.
First pitch - 7:30pm
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Former Blue Jay Kelvin Escobar went seven strong innings giving up just one earned run on five hits.
The Jays begin a three-game weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles at the Rogers Centre.
AJ Burnett (6-6) will face Baltimore's Garrett Olson (1-1).
First Pitch - 7:07pm
Meanwhile, Toronto has optioned IF Hector Luna to Syracuse.
Shortstop Russ Adams has been called up to take Luna's spot on the roster.
Adams is currently batting .262 with 11 home runs and 54 RBIs for the Skycheifs.
At the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Toronto, yesterday's winners included Justine Henin, Jelena Jankovic and Svetlana Kuznetsova.
The tournament continues at York University.
Game one of the Intercounty baseball League Final takes place tonight.
The Maple Leafs host the Brantford Red Sox at Toronto's Christie Pits.
First pitch - 7:30pm
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Thursday, August 16, 2007
T-Hill Teacher Named President Of ETFO
A former Thornhill teacher is the new president of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario.
David Clegg, a teacher with the region's public board, was elected at the federation's annual meeting yesterday.
Clegg has served as the federation's first vice-president since 2003 and was first elected to the provincial executive in 1999.
He got his start in teaching in 1992 and has taught grades 6, 7 and 8, most recently at Wilshire Elementary School.
with files from yorkregion.com
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David Clegg, a teacher with the region's public board, was elected at the federation's annual meeting yesterday.
Clegg has served as the federation's first vice-president since 2003 and was first elected to the provincial executive in 1999.
He got his start in teaching in 1992 and has taught grades 6, 7 and 8, most recently at Wilshire Elementary School.
with files from yorkregion.com
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York CAS Prepares For Possible Strike
Staff at the York Region Children’s Aid Society could be on strike by the end of the month.
Talks have broken down between the Newmarket organization and the 180 Ontario Public Service Employees Union workers.
The two sides are negotiating wages, workload and mileage.
The most recent contract expired on March 31, 2007.
No bargaining dates are scheduled.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Talks have broken down between the Newmarket organization and the 180 Ontario Public Service Employees Union workers.
The two sides are negotiating wages, workload and mileage.
The most recent contract expired on March 31, 2007.
No bargaining dates are scheduled.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Sports Report
The Blue Jays are three games above the 500 mark, for the first time since April, after beating the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2-1.
One night after Roy Halladay's solid performance, Sean Marcum continued the trend, giving up just one run on four hits, to win his fifth straight start.
The Jays will try to sweep the series tonight at the Rogers Centre.
Dustin McGowan (8-6) will face LA's Kelvin Escobar (12-6).
First pitch - 7:07pm
At the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Toronto, yesterday's winners included Yan Zi, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Nadia Petrova.
The tournament continues at York University.
The Maple Leafs have advanced to the Intercounty finals after beating Guelph 13-8, in game seven of their best-of-seven series.
Toronto will now face the Brantford Red Sox for the Jack and Lynn Dominico Trophy.
The series begins on Friday.
Thornhill's Susan Wickware fired a two-under par 70 yesterday to move into third place after two rounds of the Investors Group Women's Mid-Am Championship in Stratford.
with files from yorkregion.com
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One night after Roy Halladay's solid performance, Sean Marcum continued the trend, giving up just one run on four hits, to win his fifth straight start.
The Jays will try to sweep the series tonight at the Rogers Centre.
Dustin McGowan (8-6) will face LA's Kelvin Escobar (12-6).
First pitch - 7:07pm
At the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Toronto, yesterday's winners included Yan Zi, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Nadia Petrova.
The tournament continues at York University.
The Maple Leafs have advanced to the Intercounty finals after beating Guelph 13-8, in game seven of their best-of-seven series.
Toronto will now face the Brantford Red Sox for the Jack and Lynn Dominico Trophy.
The series begins on Friday.
Thornhill's Susan Wickware fired a two-under par 70 yesterday to move into third place after two rounds of the Investors Group Women's Mid-Am Championship in Stratford.
with files from yorkregion.com
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Wednesday, August 15, 2007
CAS To Decide Child's Fate
Toronto's Children's Aid Society will decide if a baby boy found in his foster family's Markham pool last week will be removed from life support.
Tests done yesterday on the 18-month-old tot, are now being reviewed as his fate is decided.
In cases such as this, consultation by the CAS is done with a child's biological family, extended family and foster family, according to a CAS spokesperson.
The 18-month-old baby — whose name has not been released — was discovered last week in the pool behind his foster family's home, in the Hwy. 7 and Wootten Way area.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Tests done yesterday on the 18-month-old tot, are now being reviewed as his fate is decided.
In cases such as this, consultation by the CAS is done with a child's biological family, extended family and foster family, according to a CAS spokesperson.
The 18-month-old baby — whose name has not been released — was discovered last week in the pool behind his foster family's home, in the Hwy. 7 and Wootten Way area.
With files from yorkregion.com
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May, Stanely Cup Visit Stouffville
The Stanley Cup is visiting York Region.
Anaheim Ducks forward and Stouffville native Brad May will be visiting his home town today, along with hockey's most famous trophy.
May and the Cup will be part of a parade down Stouffville's main street between Tenth Line and Ringwood, starting at 1pm.
There will also be a ceremony held at York Regional Police's Community Safety Village, located at the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area.
The ceremony will begin at 2pm.
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti will also be at the event and has declared August 15 as "Brad May Day."
May grew up in Stouffville and later moved to Markham when he was a child.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Anaheim Ducks forward and Stouffville native Brad May will be visiting his home town today, along with hockey's most famous trophy.
May and the Cup will be part of a parade down Stouffville's main street between Tenth Line and Ringwood, starting at 1pm.
There will also be a ceremony held at York Regional Police's Community Safety Village, located at the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area.
The ceremony will begin at 2pm.
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti will also be at the event and has declared August 15 as "Brad May Day."
May grew up in Stouffville and later moved to Markham when he was a child.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Sports Report
Roy Hallady picked up his league-leading fifth complete game, as the Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Angels on Anaheim 4-1.
Halladay went the distance giving a run on five hits and picking up two strikeouts.
Game two of the three-game series will take place tonight at the Rogers Centre.
Sean Marcum (9-4) will face LA's Dustin Moseley (4-1)
First pitch - 7:07pm
At the Rogers Cup Tennis tournament in Toronto, yesterday's winners included Stephanie Dubois, Sybille Bammer and Meghann
Shaughnessy.
The tournament continues at York University.
The Guelph Royals have evened up their best-of-seven playoff series at three games a piece, after beating the Maple
Leafs 9-2.
Game seven will be played tonight at Christie Pits, with the winner advancing to the Intercounty finals.
First pitch - 7:30pm
The Markham Waxers have released their pre-season schedule.
The first game will be on August 23rd against Peterborough at York University's Ice Sports arena.
The Waxers wrap up the pre-season on August 31, against Stouffville at the Centennial Arena.
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Halladay went the distance giving a run on five hits and picking up two strikeouts.
Game two of the three-game series will take place tonight at the Rogers Centre.
Sean Marcum (9-4) will face LA's Dustin Moseley (4-1)
First pitch - 7:07pm
At the Rogers Cup Tennis tournament in Toronto, yesterday's winners included Stephanie Dubois, Sybille Bammer and Meghann
Shaughnessy.
The tournament continues at York University.
The Guelph Royals have evened up their best-of-seven playoff series at three games a piece, after beating the Maple
Leafs 9-2.
Game seven will be played tonight at Christie Pits, with the winner advancing to the Intercounty finals.
First pitch - 7:30pm
The Markham Waxers have released their pre-season schedule.
The first game will be on August 23rd against Peterborough at York University's Ice Sports arena.
The Waxers wrap up the pre-season on August 31, against Stouffville at the Centennial Arena.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Markham Celebrates India's Independence Day
The town of Markham will be holding a flag raising ceremony to honour India's Independence Day.
Deputy Mayor Jim Jones will be on hand, as well as the Consul General of India, Satish Mehta.
The event will take place at the Markham Civic Centre (101 Town Centre Boulevard), tomorrow at noon.
The ceremony commemorates India's berth as a sovereign nation on August 15, 1947.
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Deputy Mayor Jim Jones will be on hand, as well as the Consul General of India, Satish Mehta.
The event will take place at the Markham Civic Centre (101 Town Centre Boulevard), tomorrow at noon.
The ceremony commemorates India's berth as a sovereign nation on August 15, 1947.
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YRP Charges Vaughan Man With Child Porn Possession
York Regional Police have arrested a Vaughan man for possessing child pornography.
In July 2007, an investigation began after Internet Child Exploitation Unit officers received information from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police about images of child pornography located on the suspect’s computers during another investigation.
A search warrant was sought to seize the computers and compact discs and as a result of examination, images of child pornography were discovered.
The owner of the computers, Eugene Shavrov, 45, of Vaughan turned himself in to investigators.
He has been charged with Possession of Child Pornography and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice today.
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In July 2007, an investigation began after Internet Child Exploitation Unit officers received information from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police about images of child pornography located on the suspect’s computers during another investigation.
A search warrant was sought to seize the computers and compact discs and as a result of examination, images of child pornography were discovered.
The owner of the computers, Eugene Shavrov, 45, of Vaughan turned himself in to investigators.
He has been charged with Possession of Child Pornography and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice today.
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Media release: ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS CHOSEN FOR MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL CAPITAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
TORONTO - Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal David Caplan and Michael Chan Minister of Revenue and MPP for Markham announced today that the Markham Stouffville Hospital project has taken an important step forward with the selection of two architecture firms, Bregman + Hamann and Perkins + Will (BH & PW) to lead the master planning and planning compliance design aspects of the capital redevelopment project.
"This marks another important milestone for the Markham Stouffville community," said Caplan. "The project is part of the government's five-year $30 billion plus infrastructure investment plan that represents the biggest investment in health care infrastructure in more than a generation."
Minister Caplan and Minister Chan were joined by Hospital President and CEO Janet M. Beed as well as hospital staff and local officials to announce the planning, design, compliance team during a sign unveiling event on hospital grounds.
"The level of growth in our community places pressure on our current health services and structures," said Chan. "We are pleased that our government recognizes this and is moving forward with the project. It is great news for the people of Markham and Stouffville.""This is a clear sign of the government's commitment to upgrade and modernize health care and is a positive step to moving forward to redevelop this hospital," echoed George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. "This investment by the McGuinty government will further improve the health services provided to Ontarians."
The compliance design teams will prepare key documents including the Site Master Plan, Block Diagrams and project specific design output specifications. These key documents will form the guidelines and parameters within which the successful building team must work when preparing the overall design.
"This announcement marks an early and significant step toward meeting the needs of our community. Our staff look forward to working with Infrastructure Ontario and BH & PW to put together the design specifications that will become the foundation planning documents to build our new facility," said Janet M. Beed, President and CEO, Markham Stouffville Hospital. "This is an exciting beginning for our staff and the Markham Stouffville community supporting this project."
Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care will work with Markham Stouffville Hospital to expand and redevelop the hospital, which will remain publicly owned, publicly controlled and publicly accountable.
Infrastructure Ontario is a Crown corporation dedicated to managing some of the province's larger and more complex infrastructure renewal projects - ensuring they are built on time and on budget.This project is guided by principles outlined in the Province's Building a Better Tomorrow framework, which ensures public ownership of core assets such as hospitals, schools, and water and wastewater facilities.
The Markham Stouffville Hospital expansion and redevelopment project is one of many infrastructure projects being upgraded and modernized under ReNew Ontario, the government's five-year, $30-billion plus infrastructure investment plan.
Visit www.infrastructureontario.ca for more information.
"This marks another important milestone for the Markham Stouffville community," said Caplan. "The project is part of the government's five-year $30 billion plus infrastructure investment plan that represents the biggest investment in health care infrastructure in more than a generation."
Minister Caplan and Minister Chan were joined by Hospital President and CEO Janet M. Beed as well as hospital staff and local officials to announce the planning, design, compliance team during a sign unveiling event on hospital grounds.
"The level of growth in our community places pressure on our current health services and structures," said Chan. "We are pleased that our government recognizes this and is moving forward with the project. It is great news for the people of Markham and Stouffville.""This is a clear sign of the government's commitment to upgrade and modernize health care and is a positive step to moving forward to redevelop this hospital," echoed George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. "This investment by the McGuinty government will further improve the health services provided to Ontarians."
The compliance design teams will prepare key documents including the Site Master Plan, Block Diagrams and project specific design output specifications. These key documents will form the guidelines and parameters within which the successful building team must work when preparing the overall design.
"This announcement marks an early and significant step toward meeting the needs of our community. Our staff look forward to working with Infrastructure Ontario and BH & PW to put together the design specifications that will become the foundation planning documents to build our new facility," said Janet M. Beed, President and CEO, Markham Stouffville Hospital. "This is an exciting beginning for our staff and the Markham Stouffville community supporting this project."
Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care will work with Markham Stouffville Hospital to expand and redevelop the hospital, which will remain publicly owned, publicly controlled and publicly accountable.
Infrastructure Ontario is a Crown corporation dedicated to managing some of the province's larger and more complex infrastructure renewal projects - ensuring they are built on time and on budget.This project is guided by principles outlined in the Province's Building a Better Tomorrow framework, which ensures public ownership of core assets such as hospitals, schools, and water and wastewater facilities.
The Markham Stouffville Hospital expansion and redevelopment project is one of many infrastructure projects being upgraded and modernized under ReNew Ontario, the government's five-year, $30-billion plus infrastructure investment plan.
Visit www.infrastructureontario.ca for more information.
Sports Report
Sloppy defense allowed the Kansas City Royals to beat the Blue Jays last night 6-2.
Toronto committed three fielding errors, leading to three unearned runs for starter Jessie Litsch.
The Jays return to the Rogers Centre to begin a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Roy Halladay (13-5) will face LA's Joe Saunders (6-0).
First pitch - 7:07pm
At the Rogers Cup Tennis tournament in Toronto, yesterday's winners included Dinara Safina, Patty Schnider and Tatiana Golovin.
The tournament continues at York University.
The Maple Leafs look to advance to the Intercounty finals tonight, when they face Guelph in game six of their best-of-7 series.
Toronto leads the series 3-2.
The Newmarket Hawks trounced the Thornhill Reds 11-1, sweeping their best-of-3 playoff series.
The Hawks move on to the semi-finals of the Toronto Baseball Association Junior playoffs.
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Toronto committed three fielding errors, leading to three unearned runs for starter Jessie Litsch.
The Jays return to the Rogers Centre to begin a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Roy Halladay (13-5) will face LA's Joe Saunders (6-0).
First pitch - 7:07pm
At the Rogers Cup Tennis tournament in Toronto, yesterday's winners included Dinara Safina, Patty Schnider and Tatiana Golovin.
The tournament continues at York University.
The Maple Leafs look to advance to the Intercounty finals tonight, when they face Guelph in game six of their best-of-7 series.
Toronto leads the series 3-2.
The Newmarket Hawks trounced the Thornhill Reds 11-1, sweeping their best-of-3 playoff series.
The Hawks move on to the semi-finals of the Toronto Baseball Association Junior playoffs.
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Friday, August 10, 2007
Markham Toddler Clings To Life
An 18-month old baby boy is clinging to life after falling into his family's pool in Markham.
Yesterday at about 12:39 p.m., emergency responders were called to 83 Pringle Ave., in the Hwy. 7 and Wootten Way area, after the boy was found in the pool by a family member.
The child was rushed to Markham Stouffville Hospital and prepared for an airlift transfer to a hospital in Hamilton.
York Regional Police continue to investigate the incident, but do not suspect foul play.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Yesterday at about 12:39 p.m., emergency responders were called to 83 Pringle Ave., in the Hwy. 7 and Wootten Way area, after the boy was found in the pool by a family member.
The child was rushed to Markham Stouffville Hospital and prepared for an airlift transfer to a hospital in Hamilton.
York Regional Police continue to investigate the incident, but do not suspect foul play.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Sports Report
The Blue Jays are in Kansas City to begin a four-game series against the Royals.
Sean Marcum (8-4) will face KC's Gill Meche (7-9).
First pitch - 8:10pm
The Argonauts host the Saskatchewan Roughriders this evening at the Rogers Centre.
Coach Mike Clemens has announced that Rocky Buttler will be the starting quarterback.
Clemens also stated that QB Damon Allen has been placed on a nine-game injured reserve list after suffering a significant foot injury last week.
Kickoff - 7:30pm
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Sean Marcum (8-4) will face KC's Gill Meche (7-9).
First pitch - 8:10pm
The Argonauts host the Saskatchewan Roughriders this evening at the Rogers Centre.
Coach Mike Clemens has announced that Rocky Buttler will be the starting quarterback.
Clemens also stated that QB Damon Allen has been placed on a nine-game injured reserve list after suffering a significant foot injury last week.
Kickoff - 7:30pm
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Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Video: CCFC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On June 20, the Christian Children's Fund of Canada officially opened their new head office in Markham. CHEV Radio was there.
Friday, August 3, 2007
Unionville Hosts Simcoe Day Festival
On holiday Monday, Main Street Unionville's shops and restaurants will be open all day long for the Simcoe Day Festival. Live music will be playing along the street throughout the day and double-decker bus rides wail be offered.
For more info, visit www.unionvilleinfo.com or call 905-477-0117.
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For more info, visit www.unionvilleinfo.com or call 905-477-0117.
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Simcoe Day Closures
A reminder, The Markham Civic Centre, with the exception of the volunteer kiosk, will be closed on Monday for Simcoe Day.
All community centres, pools and arenas will be open unless otherwise noted.
Please visit www.markham.ca for more information.
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All community centres, pools and arenas will be open unless otherwise noted.
Please visit www.markham.ca for more information.
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Man Charged With Officer's Death
A 19-year-old has been charged with manslaughter after a veteran York Regional police officer was dragged by a car and killed in Unionville, yesterday morning.
According to Police Chief Armand La Barge, Const. Robert Plunkett, a 43-year-old father of three, approached the driver of a stolen Honda on a quiet residential street when the car suddenly reversed.
Plunkett, pinned between the car's open door and a tree, could not get away and was dragged onto a nearby lawn, where he was left with serious injuries.
Plunkett died in hospital soon after the incident, which occurred shortly before 6 a.m.
Nadeem Jiwah, 19, has been charged with manslaughter, but police say more charges are pending.
A second man, 23-year-old Baseer Yousafzai, has been charged with theft and breach of bail.
With files from yorkregion.com
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According to Police Chief Armand La Barge, Const. Robert Plunkett, a 43-year-old father of three, approached the driver of a stolen Honda on a quiet residential street when the car suddenly reversed.
Plunkett, pinned between the car's open door and a tree, could not get away and was dragged onto a nearby lawn, where he was left with serious injuries.
Plunkett died in hospital soon after the incident, which occurred shortly before 6 a.m.
Nadeem Jiwah, 19, has been charged with manslaughter, but police say more charges are pending.
A second man, 23-year-old Baseer Yousafzai, has been charged with theft and breach of bail.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Sports Report
The Argonauts suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Montreal Alouettes 29-27.
Montreal RB Ben Cahoon filled in for kicker Damon Duvall, who was ejected from the game in the 4th quarter, and kicked a 22-yard winning field goal in overtime to give the Als the victory.
Toronto also lost quarterback Damon Allen, who left the game with a tendon injury.
Allen's status is unknown.
The Blue Jays begin a three-game weekend series against the Texas Rangers tonight.
Roy Halladay (11-5) will be on the mound, while Texas counters with Kevin Milwood (7-9).
First pitch - 7:05pm at the Rogers Centre.
Meanwhile, shortstop Royce Clayton has been designated for assignment.
The Jays will have ten days to decide if they should release Clayton, or send him to Syracuse
Toronto FC will host David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy this Sunday.
Beckham will on be on the pitch but an ankle injury might prevent him from playing.
Kickoff - 7:30pm at BMO Field.
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Montreal RB Ben Cahoon filled in for kicker Damon Duvall, who was ejected from the game in the 4th quarter, and kicked a 22-yard winning field goal in overtime to give the Als the victory.
Toronto also lost quarterback Damon Allen, who left the game with a tendon injury.
Allen's status is unknown.
The Blue Jays begin a three-game weekend series against the Texas Rangers tonight.
Roy Halladay (11-5) will be on the mound, while Texas counters with Kevin Milwood (7-9).
First pitch - 7:05pm at the Rogers Centre.
Meanwhile, shortstop Royce Clayton has been designated for assignment.
The Jays will have ten days to decide if they should release Clayton, or send him to Syracuse
Toronto FC will host David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy this Sunday.
Beckham will on be on the pitch but an ankle injury might prevent him from playing.
Kickoff - 7:30pm at BMO Field.
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Thursday, August 2, 2007
UPDATE: YRP Officer Killed
Two people have been arrested after a York Regional Police officer was killed this morning on a residential street in Unionville.
The officer's name has not been released as his family is still being notified.
Police say the officer died after he was struck and dragged by a car at around 5:46 a.m. as he investigated a theft in the area.
Media reports claim the officer was deliberately run down.
York Regional Police are investigating the death as a homicide and will hold a news conference this afternoon.
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The officer's name has not been released as his family is still being notified.
Police say the officer died after he was struck and dragged by a car at around 5:46 a.m. as he investigated a theft in the area.
Media reports claim the officer was deliberately run down.
York Regional Police are investigating the death as a homicide and will hold a news conference this afternoon.
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Media Release: NO NAME FRENCH STYLE GREEN BEANS MAY CONTAIN DANGEROUS BACTERIA
OTTAWA, August 1, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaws Inc. are warning the public not to consume the No Name French Style Green Beans described below because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.
The affected product is No Name French Style Green Beans, 398 ml cans, bearing UPC 60383 03310. The affected cans bear the following in the top line of the can code. EAA5247, EAA5257, EAA5267, EAA5277, EAB5247, EAB5257, ECA5207, ECA5217, ECA5227, ECA5297, ECB5207, ECB5217, ECB5227 and ECB5307. This product has been distributed in Ontario and the Western provinces.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
Loblaws Inc. is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Currently a larger recall involving numerous brand names of French Style Green Beans manufactured by Lakeside Foods Inc., Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is underway in the United States. Anyone who has or plans to purchase French Style Green Beans in the U.S. should consult the Food and Drug Administration website at www.fda.gov for a complete list of the recalled products. Code and label information will also be posted on the Lakeside Foods Inc. website www.lakesidefoods.com.
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
Loblaws Customer Relations at 1 888-495-5111;
CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on Clostridium botulinum, visit the Food Facts web page at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/causee.shtml.
For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.
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The affected product is No Name French Style Green Beans, 398 ml cans, bearing UPC 60383 03310. The affected cans bear the following in the top line of the can code. EAA5247, EAA5257, EAA5267, EAA5277, EAB5247, EAB5257, ECA5207, ECA5217, ECA5227, ECA5297, ECB5207, ECB5217, ECB5227 and ECB5307. This product has been distributed in Ontario and the Western provinces.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
Loblaws Inc. is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Currently a larger recall involving numerous brand names of French Style Green Beans manufactured by Lakeside Foods Inc., Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is underway in the United States. Anyone who has or plans to purchase French Style Green Beans in the U.S. should consult the Food and Drug Administration website at www.fda.gov for a complete list of the recalled products. Code and label information will also be posted on the Lakeside Foods Inc. website www.lakesidefoods.com.
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
Loblaws Customer Relations at 1 888-495-5111;
CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on Clostridium botulinum, visit the Food Facts web page at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/causee.shtml.
For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.
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Home Invasion In Thornhill
York Regional Police are looking for two suspects after a home invasion in Thornhill on Tuesday. At about 11:30 a.m., two men answered a knock at the door of their Coral Harbour Crescent home, in the Bayview Avenue and John Street area and were greeted by two suspects who barged inside and put a large silver handgun to the one of their heads.
According to police, the men were blindfolded, bound and subjected to a Taser-like weapon as the suspects demanded valuables.
Both suspects are described as black males between 25 and 27 years old.
The suspect carrying the gun is five-feet, 10-inches tall with a thin build and goatee and was wearing a white T-shirt and baseball cap.
The other suspect is six-feet tall with an average build and goatee and was clad in a black tank top.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at
www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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According to police, the men were blindfolded, bound and subjected to a Taser-like weapon as the suspects demanded valuables.
Both suspects are described as black males between 25 and 27 years old.
The suspect carrying the gun is five-feet, 10-inches tall with a thin build and goatee and was wearing a white T-shirt and baseball cap.
The other suspect is six-feet tall with an average build and goatee and was clad in a black tank top.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at
www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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BREAKING NEWS: YRP Officer Killed
A York Regional Police officer was killed this morning while working on an investigation on a residential street in Unionville.
The Toronto Star is reporting the undercover officer died after he was struck and dragged by a car on Harvest Moon Drive at 5:46 a.m.
According to reports, police are investigating the death as a homicide.
Details are sketchy but police on the side street, which winds between Birchmount Rd. and Kennedy Rd. one block north of Steeles Ave., were paying close attention to a single car at the scene.
York Regional Police have yet to make an official statement.
With files from thestar.com
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The Toronto Star is reporting the undercover officer died after he was struck and dragged by a car on Harvest Moon Drive at 5:46 a.m.
According to reports, police are investigating the death as a homicide.
Details are sketchy but police on the side street, which winds between Birchmount Rd. and Kennedy Rd. one block north of Steeles Ave., were paying close attention to a single car at the scene.
York Regional Police have yet to make an official statement.
With files from thestar.com
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Power Outage In Thornhill
Approximately 300 homes were in the dark after a power outage in Thornhill yesterday.
Neighbours reported the outage in the Don Mills Road area between Steeles Avenue and John Street at around 4 p.m.
A PowerStream spokesperson classified the outage as small and said the utility was investigating the cause.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Neighbours reported the outage in the Don Mills Road area between Steeles Avenue and John Street at around 4 p.m.
A PowerStream spokesperson classified the outage as small and said the utility was investigating the cause.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Sports Report
The Blue Jays were beaten by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 6-2.
The big blow came in the sixth inning when Tampa's Carl Crawford hit a two-run home run.
The Jays have the day off today and will begin a weekend series against the Texas Rangers on Friday.
The Argonauts will battle the Montreal Alouettes this evening.
Damon Allen has been named the starting quarterback, with Mike McMahon coming off the bench if needed.
Kickoff - 7pm in Montreal.
The Maple Leafs shutout the Oshawa Dodgers last night 2-0.
Toronto wins the best-of-seven playoff series four games to one.
The Leafs will now move on the Intercounty semi-finals, where they will face the Brantford Red Sox.
The Vaughan Italia Shooters beat GS United 2-0, in the opening round of the Open Canada Cup tournament.
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The big blow came in the sixth inning when Tampa's Carl Crawford hit a two-run home run.
The Jays have the day off today and will begin a weekend series against the Texas Rangers on Friday.
The Argonauts will battle the Montreal Alouettes this evening.
Damon Allen has been named the starting quarterback, with Mike McMahon coming off the bench if needed.
Kickoff - 7pm in Montreal.
The Maple Leafs shutout the Oshawa Dodgers last night 2-0.
Toronto wins the best-of-seven playoff series four games to one.
The Leafs will now move on the Intercounty semi-finals, where they will face the Brantford Red Sox.
The Vaughan Italia Shooters beat GS United 2-0, in the opening round of the Open Canada Cup tournament.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Robbery At Markham Hotel
York Regional Police are searching for a "rock-wielding robber" after a Markham hotel was held up yesterday morning.
At about 1:45 a.m., a man walked into the Monte Carlo Inn at 8900 Woodbine Ave. and approached a clerk at the front desk.
The man demanded cash and threatened to bash the clerk with what police believe was a rock.
The clerk handed over money and the man bolted through the inn's front doors.
The clerk was not injured.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male with a light complexion, 25 or 26 years old and five-feet, eight-inches tall with a skinny build.
He has short, brown hair, a full scruffy brown beard and was wearing a blue jean jacket and blue jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at
www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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At about 1:45 a.m., a man walked into the Monte Carlo Inn at 8900 Woodbine Ave. and approached a clerk at the front desk.
The man demanded cash and threatened to bash the clerk with what police believe was a rock.
The clerk handed over money and the man bolted through the inn's front doors.
The clerk was not injured.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male with a light complexion, 25 or 26 years old and five-feet, eight-inches tall with a skinny build.
He has short, brown hair, a full scruffy brown beard and was wearing a blue jean jacket and blue jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at
www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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Sports Report
The Blue Jays shut out the Tampa Bay Devil Rays last night 2-0.
In front of a home town crowd, Florida native Jesse Litsch pitched 6 2-3 shutout innings, giving up seven hits and picking up two strikeouts.
The final game of the three-game series will take place this afternoon.
Josh Towers (5-7) will face Tampa's Jason Hammel (1-1).
First pitch - 3:10pm
Major League Baseball's trade deadline passed yesterday.
Among the deals, the Texas Rangers sent Canadian reliever Eric Gange to the Boston Red Sox, in exchange for pitcher Kason Gabbard and two minor leaguers.
The Blue Jays were not involved in any deals.
The Maple Leafs beat the Oshawa Dodgers 3-2, in game four of their best-of-seven series.
Toronto leads the series 3-1.
Game five is tonight at Christie Pits.
First pitch - 7:30pm
The Markham Pioneers beat the Thornhill Reds 11-10.
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In front of a home town crowd, Florida native Jesse Litsch pitched 6 2-3 shutout innings, giving up seven hits and picking up two strikeouts.
The final game of the three-game series will take place this afternoon.
Josh Towers (5-7) will face Tampa's Jason Hammel (1-1).
First pitch - 3:10pm
Major League Baseball's trade deadline passed yesterday.
Among the deals, the Texas Rangers sent Canadian reliever Eric Gange to the Boston Red Sox, in exchange for pitcher Kason Gabbard and two minor leaguers.
The Blue Jays were not involved in any deals.
The Maple Leafs beat the Oshawa Dodgers 3-2, in game four of their best-of-seven series.
Toronto leads the series 3-1.
Game five is tonight at Christie Pits.
First pitch - 7:30pm
The Markham Pioneers beat the Thornhill Reds 11-10.
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