Local Students to Receive A+ for Entrepreneurship

Markham, ON ~ The Ontario Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship and the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre are giving high grades to local students who demonstrated a flair for entrepreneurship by successfully completing the Ontario Summer Company 2007 Program or winning the Secondary School Business Plan Competition.

When: Friday November 2, 2007
3:15 to 4:15 p.m

Where: Town of Markham Civic Centre
Canada Room
101 Town Centre Blvd.
(northwest corner of Highway 7 & Warden Avenue)

What: Young Entrepreneur Awards Presentation

Who: Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Markham Members of Council will join local students, parents,
teachers, principals, mentors, as the Town of Markham and the Ontario Government
celebrate Markham's youth and their interest in entrepreneurship.

Honorary Guest Presenter: Ted Northcott, Regional Advisor, Ministry of Small Business
and Entrepreneurship

The Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre is presenting the annual Young
Entrepreneur Awards to honour the local winner of the Secondary School Business
Plan Competition, and those students who have successfully completed the Ontario
Summer Company Program

The Summer Company Program and the Markham Secondary School Business Plan
Competition are initiatives of the Ontario Government, with support from the Town
of Markham. The programs assist enterprising students to start-up and run their
own summer businesses

Sports Report

York Region Athletics Sr. Girls' Basketball — St. Joan of Arc 31 (Stephanie Bagnarol, 10), Father Bressani 22 (Julia Carere, 11);

Jr. Boys' Volleyball — Stephen Lewis 2, Holy Cross 0 (25-19, 25-23); Holy Cross 2, Woodbridge 0 (25-17, 25-15); Stephen Lewis 2, Woodbridge 0 (25-17, 25-23).

Tonight

NBA: Philadelphia vs. Toronto; 7pm, Air Canada Centre

AHL: Toronto at Albany

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For the time being, if you would like to contact us, please use this temporary address:

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Super 19

Happy Birthday to our superstar intern Nirojan!!!!!! He's 19!!!!!!!

Truck Tires Strike Vehicles On Hwy. 404

Two drivers escaped serious injury when a pair of truck tires flew off a gravel truck, striking a BMW and a tow truck in Aurora yesterday.According to the Ontario Provincial Police, the truck was travelling south on Hwy. 404 near Vandorf Road when the wheels flew off. One wheel slammed into the BMW’s left front corner and then hit the tow truck.Clean-up crews spent the afternoon searching for the wheels.

With files from yorkregion.com

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Sports Report

NHL: Washington 7 Toronto 1

OPJHL: Markham 5 Vaughan 4 York Region Athletics

Sr. Girls' Basketball — St. Theresa of Lisieux 47 (Noelle Zletni, 12), Huron Hts 42 (Heather Kendall, 20); St. Robert 52 (Morgan Luters, 20), Milliken Mills 30 (Iyanuoluwa Akrinola, 13); Aurora 48 (Beth Hagarty, 24), Sacred Heart 30 (Caleigh Whittaker and Norah Collins, 6);

Jr. Girls' Basketball — St. Augustine 51 (Julia Almeida, 13), Williams 25 (Kirsten Reid and Jessica Kizovski, 6); Mulock 38 (Shauna Lee, 15), King City 18 (Joanna Tharrenos, 6); Sacred Heart 46 (Danielle Pereira, 14), Aurora 33 (Laura Olejnik, 9);

Sr. Boys' Volleyball — Richmond Hill 2, St. Theresa of Lisieux 0 (25-12, 25-22); Richmond Hill 2, Langstaff 0 (26-24, 25-15)

With files from thestar.com

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Press Release: York Region Flu Clinic Locations

Roll up your sleeve. Get the vaccine. Not the flu.

2007 Flu Immunization Clinic Locations - Markham

Date Time Location
October 29 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Markham Civic Centre101 Town Centre Blvd, Markham

November 2 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Angus Glen Community Centre3990 Major Mackenzie Dr. E., Markham

November 5 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thornhill Community Centre7755 Bayview Ave., Thornhill

November 28 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bayview Glen Alliance Church 300 Steeles Ave. E.,Thornhill

December 1 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Milliken Mills High School7522 Kennedy Rd., Unionville

Clinic dates and locations are subject to change. Please contact Health Connection for the most-up-to-date listing. More informationFor additional information on the community clinics or the flu contact York Region Health Services Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or visit www.york.ca/flu

Sports Report

MLB Playoffs: Boston 4 Colorado 3 (Bos. wins 4-0)

AHL: Toronto 5 Syracuse 2

OHL: Brampton 8 Windsor 5; Oshawa 3 Sault Ste. Marie 2; Sarnia 5 Mississauga 0

Tonight

NHL: Washington vs. Toronto; 7:30pm, Air Canada Centre

OPJHL: Markham vs. Vaughan; 7:15pm, Al Palladini Centre

Unionville Halloween Train Rides

Don't Miss It
Sunday, October 28th, 2007
6pm & 8pm

Unionville: October 23, 2007....Special to Unionville!! Time is running out on Unionville Halloween train tickets! On Sunday, October 28th, get on board the Unionville Halloween Train for a limited experience you won't find anywhere else. With train rides departing Unionville at 6pm and 8pm, seats are filling up fast. Don't miss your chance to dress up for the spookiest train ride you've ever taken, all in an historic village setting!

In addition to the Halloween Train , the businesses of Main Street are hosting an old fashioned trick-or-treat from 12 noon-4pm Sunday afernoon.

Main Street: Uni0nville is a quaint, all- Canadian historic village, known as the capital of ''old Ontario", just 20 minutes north of Toronto, west of Kennedy Road at Highway #7. For all Unionville Halloween Train information, visit http://www.unionvilleinfo.com/ or call 905-4770117

Hwy. 48 Reopens After Georgina Crash

All lanes near Hwy. 48 at Old Homestead Road in Georgina have been cleared after a tractor trailer went into the ditch, spilling some gravel.Georgina Fire Department reported to the scene first and blocked the highway after the crash occurred at about 6:30 a.m. The driver of the rig was not injured.

With files from yorkregion.com

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Man Inovled With Officer's Death Pleads Guilty

One of two men charged in the aftermath of York Regional Police Det.-Const. Robert Plunkett’s death has pleaded guilty to six theft and stolen property offences.Baseer Mohammed Yousafzai, 23, of Toronto pleaded guilty to one count of theft over $5,000, two counts of theft under $5,000, one count of possession of stolen property under $5,000 and two counts of breach of recognizance.Yousafzai was sentenced to eight months in jail. He has been in custody since his arrest on Aug. 2 and will serve another two months.When released, he will be on probation for two years.

With files from yorkregion.com

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Sports Report

MLB Playoffs: Boston 2 Colorado 1 (Bos. leads 2-0)

NHL: Toronto 5 Pittsburgh 2

NBA Pre-Season: Toronto 111 Cleveland 78

OPJHL: Markham 5 St.Mikes 4 (SO)

Tonight

NBA Preseason: Toronto vs. Washington; 7pm, Air Canada Centre

OPJHL: Markham vs. Vaughan; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena

Fatal Crash Closes Hwy. 9

One person is dead and several others injured following a crash on Hwy. 9 west of Newmarket this morning.
The five-vehicle crash occurred on the crest of a hill just west of Dufferin Street at about 9 a.m., Staff-Sgt. Chris Bullen said.
Police at the scene confirmed one person was killed instantly. Another was airlifted from the scene at and least three other people were taken to hospital by ambulance, two in critical condition.
Police are advising motorists to find an alternative route through the area as Hwy. 9 is expected to remain closed for up to eight hours.

With the files from yorkregion.com

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Carjacking in Markham

York Regional Police are looking for five men after a 61-year-old woman was violently carjacked in Markham last weekend.At about 11:35 p.m. Saturday, the woman, who lives in the Brimley Road and Steeles Avenue area, was getting out of her Toyota Corolla when she was attacked by five men who grabbed her and threw her to the ground.

According to police, the men demanded her keys and then forced her back into the Corolla at gunpoint.

The men left the woman in her car in the Don Mills Road and Sheppard Avenue area and she called police.

Police are working with limited descriptions of the suspects.

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

NHL: Atlanta 5 Toronto 4 (Shootout)

YRAA

Sr. Boys' Football - King City 35, St. Joan of Arc 0; Richmond Hill 30, Woodbridge 6;

Jr. Boys' Football — King City 35, St Joan of Arc 6; Brother Andre 19, Markham 13;

Sr. Girls' Basketball — Markham 47, Sacred Heart 45; Jr. Boys' Volleyball — Toronto District Christian 2, Stephen Lewis 0 (26-24, 26-24); Stephen Lewis 2, Holy Cross 0 (25-23, 25-18);

Varsity Girls' Field Hockey — Quarterfinal - Unionville 4, Bayview 2.With files from

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T-Hill Bank Robbed

A man is wanted for a Thornhill bank robbery on Friday.At about 10:15 a.m., the man entered the TD Canada Trust branch on Yonge Street and passed a teller a note demanding cash. The teller complied and the man fled on foot, traveling northeast.The robber is a Caucasian man, 40 to 50 years old. He was wearing blue jeans, a light green sweater with dark green trim, a black jacket and gloves, a beige Tilley-style hat and sunglasses.Anyone with information, is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip at www.1800222tips.com.

With files from yorkregion.com

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Arsonist Caught

York Regional Police have arrested a Markham man in connection with a series of arsons dating back to April.
The most recent blaze was set in the early morning of Oct. 13, in the Lunau Lane and Lindemann Street area of Thornhill. The target was two bags full of leaves, which were found by police and firefighters on the road engulfed in flames.The blaze was linked to a dozen other fires between April 21 and 25 and May 5 to 12, all in Thornhill.A 36-year-old Markham man was arrested on Saturday and charged with 16 counts of arson.He was later released and is due back in court on Nov. 9.

With files from yorkregion.com

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Sports Report

Tonight

NHL: Atlanta vs. Toronto; 7:30pm, Air Canada Centre

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YRP Search For T-Hill Arsonist

York Regional Police are searching for an arsonist, who has been responsible for at least 14 fires in Thornhill since April 21.The most recent blaze was set this past Saturday at about 4 a.m. in the Lunau Lane and Lindemann Street area. The target was two bags of leaves, which were found on the road engulfed in flames.The suspect’s description is limited but he is believed to be Caucasian, in his late teens or early 20s, standing five-feet eight-inches tall with a thin build, wearing a hoodie with the hood up over his head.Anyone with information is urged to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7241, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip online at www.1800222tips.com

With files from yorkregion.com

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Markham Libraries Hold Halloween Workshops

Markham library branches are offering ways to make Halloween memorable with a pair of workshops.The Angus Glen branch will hold a face painting workship where parents can watch as their children have their faces painted by a professional. The instructor will demonstrate tips and techniques for creating spectacular designs that will dazzle family and friends Halloween night.The workshop takes place on Oct. 27 from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost is $10 per child and is open to all ages.The library is at 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr., east of Warden Avenue.Children can also learn how to create Halloween crafts in a workshop at the Milliken Mills branch on Oct. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. The workshop costs $15, includes all materials, and is open to children between the ages of seven to 12.The Milliken branch is at 7600 Kennedy Rd., Unit 1, just south of 14th Avenue. For more information on both workshops, call 905-513-7977.

Sports Report

MLB Playoffs: Boston 11 Cleveland 2 (Bos. wins 4-3)

AHL: Hartford 4 Toronto 3 (shootout)

OHL: Brampton 3 Sarnia 1; London 3 Oshawa 0

OPJHL: Toronto 5 Markham 3

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YRP Release Sketch Of Sex Assault Suspect

York Regional Police need your help finding the man responsible for a sex assault in south Markham on Tuesday.

A 43-year-old woman was walking to work on Kennedy Road south of Denison Streetat about 7:15 a.m. when a man grabbed her from behind, pulled her into a grassy plot of land, threw her to the ground and touched her inappropriately.

The woman was able to fend the man off and he fled south on Kennedy where she approached a passerby who called police.

She was not physically injured in the attack.The suspect is a Caucasian male, 30 to 40 years old, five-feet,eight-inches tall with a medium build and shoulder-length dark hair.

At the time, he was wearing a black sweatshirt, possibly with a hood.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071, 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

MLB Playoffs: Boston 7 Cleveland 1 (Clev. leads 3-2)

NHL: Toronto 3 Florida 2OHL: Sudbury 4 Brampton 3

YRAA

Sr. Boys' Football - Huron Hts 54 (Blake Marshall, 2TD, Colin McDonald, TD, Connor Anderson, TD, Ryan Corry, TD, Bryan Dunjko, TD, Rob Thomas, TD, Luke Donnell, 7C and FG, Shawn Fairty, SFT), St. Joan of Arc 0;

Jr. Boys' Football — Huron Hts 24 (Neal MacDonald, TD, Troy McCusker, TD, Kurtis Kroon, TD, Cole Daniels, FG and 3C), Newmarket 0; Richmond Hill 34 (Chris Li, 3TD, Daniel Leonard, TD and 2ptC, Hong Sungcheul, TD, Paul Usher, 2ptC), Williams 14 (Brandon Lewis, 2TD, Dylan Huntley, S, Desousa Costa, C);

Sr. Boys' Soccer — Quarterfinals — Father Bressani 5 (Mario Orestano, 3, Matthew Citta, Aaron Reeves), Langstaff 0; St. Elizabeth 3 (Paul D'Mario, 2, Anton Farrage), Markham 1 (Anthony Giorgio); Brebeuf 2 (Rene DeZorzi), St. Theresa of Lisieux 1 (Francesco D'Urzo). Game won by Brebeuf on penalty kicks; St. Joan of Arc 2 (Vince D'Elia, Sandro Orrico), Cardinal Carter 1 (Mario Frassinelli);

Jr. Boys' Soccer — Quarterfinals - St. Joan of Arc 6 (Matias Naalband, 4, Michael Fama, Marco Rodriguez), Aurora 0; Brebeuf 1 (Stefano Tino), Brother Andre 0;

Sr. Girls' Basketball — Markham 45 (Kathleen Hughes, 10), St. Elizabeth 31 (Adrienne Sta Ana, 13); Brebeuf 43 (Olivia Lukasewich, 15), Vaughan 14 (Ada Qui, 4); St. Robert 44 (Morgan Luters, 11), Middlefield 22 (Charnell Murray, 8);

Jr. Girls' Basketball — Newmarket 33 (Katie Houlahan, 10), Mulock 31 (Shauna Lee, 12);

Sr. Boys' Volleyball — Father McGivney 2, Richmond Green 0 (25-20, 25-16); St. Augustine 2, Richmond Green 0 (26-24, 27-25); Father McGivney 2, St. Augustine 1 (22-25, 25-19,15-8); Maple 2, Emily Carr 1 (19-25; 25-21; 15-7); Maple 2, St. Joan of Arc 0 (25-19, 25-19); Emily Carr 2, St. Joan of Arc 0 (25-19, 25-20);

Jr. Boys' Volleyball — Emily Carr2, Woodbridge 0 (25-19, 25-19), Emily Carr2, St. Joan of Arc 0 (25-17, 25-20); Woodbridge2, St. Joan of Arc 1 (25-11, 21-25, 15-10)

Tonight

NBA Preseason: Chicago vs. Toronto; 7pm, Air Canada Centre

OHL: Sarnia vs. Mississauga; 7:30pm, Hershey Centre

OPJHL: Toronto vs. Markham; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena

Press Release - Town Of Markham Council Approves Hiring Auditor General

October 17, 2007... At Last week's Council meeting, Town of Markham Councillors approved the hiring of an Auditor General for an intial two-year full time contact. The Auditor General will be responsible for assisting Council in holding itself and its administrators accountable for the quality of stewardship over public funds and for achievement of value for money in municipal operators. The Auditor General will report to Council on a quarterly basis.

"This is an important position that will help us ensure that the Town's operations are being managed as effectibely as possible. While I believe Town of Markham staff are among the very best in Canada, I also believe an independent perspective can help us identify ways in which we can do an even better job for Town residents," said Mayor Frank Scarpitti. "This new position is really all about ensuring added value for taxpayers dollars.

The Auditor General postion, added to Ontario's Municipal Act in 2006, has broad powers. For example:

- the municipality, its local boards and municipally-controlled corporations shall provide the Auditor General any information he or she believes is necessary to perform his or her duties.

-the Auditor General is entitled to free access to anything necessary to perform his or her duties.

- the Auditor General may examine any person on oath on any matter pertinent to an audit examination.

Markham will be among the first Ontario municipalities to hier an Auditor General. An Interview Committee comprised of Mayor Frank Scarpitti; Chair of the Finance Committe Councillor Joe Virgillo; and chair of the Budget Sub-Committee Councillor Dan Horchik has been established to select the Town of Markham Auditor General.

Press Release: Smart Thinking About Alternative Commuting Drives Award-Winning Partnership

York Region , ON ~ Richmond Hill and Markham are together in the driver’s seat of an innovative partnership between a number of levels of government and the business community. Their joint venture – Smart Commute 404-7 – was selected as the recipient of the Sustainable Urban Transportation Award, from the Transportation Association of Canada. The award recognizes the partnership that was formed between the two communities and acknowledged their work as environmental leaders. "We are honoured that our urban transportation initiative, Smart Commute 404-7, has been selected as a role model for other communities," said Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow. "We are bringing government and local businesses together to find answers to traffic problems.""Markham is an environmental leader," said Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. "This is another way we can be partners as we jointly work together to maintain our communities’ quality of life."Smart Commute 404-7 was formed when the municipalities of Richmond Hill and Markham joined forces with the Regional Municipality of York, the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce, the Markham Board of Trade, local business leaders with funding from Transport Canada, and the Urban Transportation Showcase Program to improve mobility and accessibility in the two communities. As an alternative commuting program, it promotes public transit, teleworking, carpooling and parking management, while capitalizing on the shared expertise and resources of the partners to reduce traffic congestion, increase mobility, and create more livable communities.The Sustainable Urban Transportation Award, from the Transportation Association of Canada, was presented at the Transportation Association of Canada’s 2007 conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on Monday, October 15. It recognizes exemplary and innovative contributions to the development and enhancement of sustainable urban transportation. For more information on Smart Commute 404-7, please see attached backgrounder or call George Flint, Manager of Smart Commute 404-7, at 416-557-2092 or visit www.smartcommute404-7.ca

Press Release: Markham Launches Respect In Sport

Markham, ON ~ Markham officially launched its participation in the Respect in Sport (RiS) program, today, October 16. Respect in Sport is an online training program for coaches and parents to prevent abuse, neglect, harassment and bullying in sport, and address the legal and ethical responsibilities associated with these issues. “We’re the first community in Canada to launch this important program because we believe sport helps build character and helps build a community,” said Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “This innovative new program gives coaches and parents the tools they need to teach good sportsmanship and helps prevent abuse.” Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy joined Mayor Frank Scarpitti and community representatives to announce the program’s launch. Mr. Kennedy, one of the founders of Respect in Sport, brought awareness to the issue of abuse in sport when he charged his long-time hockey coach with sexual abuse.The launch was part of Character Community Week celebrations, which are aimed at keeping and enhancing our communities as places where families are strong, homes and streets are safe, education is effective, businesses are productive and neighbours care about one another. Character Community celebrations will take place at Markville Shopping Centre on Tuesday, October 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Markham Sport Council is part of True Sport, a national movement of communities and groups across Canada working to ensure a positive, meaningful and enriching experience for all who participate in sport. For more information on Respect in Sport, visit www.respectinsport.com . For information on the Markham Sport Council visit www.markham.ca/markhamsportcouncil.

Sports Report

NBA Pre-Season: Toronto 105 Zalgiris Kaunas 99


OHL: Oshawa 6 Mississauga 3


Tonight

NHL: Florida vs. Toronto; 7:30pm, Air Canada Centre

OHL: Sudbury vs. Brampton; 7:00pm, Poweade Centre

Actors Filming in Markham

Film stars Jude Law and Forest Whitaker are at the Angus Glen Golf Club this week filming a movie called Repossession Mambo. Filming began Monday morning and continues until Thursday.Part of the film is being shot in a house on Harper Hill Road . Scenes will also be shot from the third hole of Augus' south golf course.

With files from Yorkregion.com

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Markham Author Nominated For GG Award

A Markham resident has been nominated for a Governor General’s Literary Award. In the drama category, Markham writer Salvatore Antonio received the nomination for his work, In Gabriel’s Kitchen.The winners of the prestigious awards will be announced on Nov. 27.

With files from Yorkregion.com

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Third Body Found In Burned Out Van

York Regional Police say a third body has been discovered in a burned out van found in King Township.According to Investigators, the discovery was made following an examination by an expert forensic anthropologist.Police have said DNA or dental records will be required to identify a woman and a girl found burned to death inside the van.The bodies were discovered after a man showed up at a home late Sunday night and screamed through the intercom for someone to call 911.Police say they are still unable to question the 46-year-old man, who suffered serious burns and is under sedation in hospital.

With files from CBC.ca

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Sports Report

MLB Playoffs: Cleveland 7 Boston 3 (Clev. leads 3-1)

YRAA

Sr. Girls Basketball (winners): Markham, St. Joan of Arc, Trudeau

Jr. Boys Volleyball: Stephen Lewis 2 St. Joan of Arc 0

Tonight

OHL: Oshawa vs. Mississauga; 7pm, Hershey Centre

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YRP Search For Sexual Assault Suspect

York Regional Police are seaching in south Markham for a man wanted in connection with a possible sexual assault. Yorkregion.com reports that police have roped off a grassy plot of land on Kennedy Road just south of Denison Street after a woman, 43, said she was attacked while walking to work this morning.The woman struggled and was able to fend the man off, who fled south on Kennedy.Investigators are working with a limited description of the suspect.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at www.1800222tips.com

With files from yorkregion.com

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Magna Employess Can Unionize

For the first time in the companyʼs 50-year history, Magna International employees can unionize.Magna chairman and founder Frank Stronach and Canadian Autoworkers president Buzz Hargrove, sat shoulder-to-shoulder yesterday, announcing the ground-breaking deal with the Aurora auto parts maker.It means Magnaʼs 18,000 employees at 45 plants across Canada can unionize if results of a secret ballot vote point in favour of the move.

With files from yorkregion.com

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Markham Lauches Respect In Sport

The Town of Markham will announce today its participation with an online program called Respect In Sport.This program will teach coaches and parents how to prevent abuse, neglect, haraassment and bullying in sport, and to address the legal and ethical responsbilities associated with these issues.Markham is the first community in Canada to launch this program.

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Sports Report

MLB Playoffs: Colorado 6 Arizona 4 (Col. wins 4-0); Cleveland 4 Boston 2 (Clev. leads 2-1)

NHL: Buffalo 5 Toronto 4

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Two Bodies Found In Burned Van In King Township

Two bodies have been discovered in a burned out van in King Township.
York Regional Police found the van just before midnight, near Seventh Concession and Sixteenth Sideroad.
A third person was found alive near the van and rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The license plate on the van has been traced to a home in east-end Toronto.
Toronto Police and YRP are both investigating.

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Sports Report

MLB Playoffs: Colorado 4 Arizona 1 (Col. leads 3-0)

AHL: Toronto 6 Lake Erie 2

OHL: Brampton 3 Belleville 2 (shootout); Oshawa 8 Kingston 2; Peterborough 3 Mississauga 2

OPJHL: St. Mikes 6 Markham 4

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Veteran Firefighter Dies Of Job-related Illness

A veteran Markham firefighter with strong roots in the community has died from an job-related illness.
Capt. Paul Donahoe, 51, a resident of Stouffville, died Tuesday evening from Non-Hodgkinʼs Lymphoma, according to a statement from Markham Fireʼs union.
Capt. Donahoe was known for his community involvement and served as the president of the Markham Fair last year.He is survived by his wife, Luanne, and son, Joshua.The funeral will be held at The Bridge Church, 5440 16th Ave., Markham Saturday beginning at 11 a.m.

With files from yorkregion.com

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Man Charged For Luring Children

Toronto Police have charged a Markham man in connection with an Internet luring probe.Between February and October, the man had sexually explicit conversations with an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old girl.Suraj Khera, 29, of Markham is charged with two counts of luring a child under 14 years of age, invitation to sexual touching, exposure to a person under 14 years of age and possession of marijuana.

With files from yorkregion.com

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Sports Report

NHL: Toronto 8 NY Islanders 1

NBA Pre-season: Real Madrid 104 Toronto 103

MLB Playoffs: Colorado 5 Arizona 1 (Col. leads 1-0)

OHL: Brampton 5 Niagara 2


Tonight

CFL: Montreal vs. Toronto; 7:30pm, Rogers Centre

OHL: Brampton at Mississauga, 7:30 p.m; Erie at Oshawa, 7:35 p.m.

AHL: Lake Erie vs. Toronto; 7:30pm ET, Ricoh Coliseum.

OPJHL: Durham vs. Markham Waxers; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena (8600 McCowan Rd.)

ELECTION RESULTS

All results are unofficial until final ballot counts are verified by Elections Ontario. This process lasts 2-3 weeks.


Overall Election Results

Party Elected Leading Total Vote Share

LIB 71 0 71 42.19%

PC 26 0 26 31.67%

NDP 10 0 10 16.79%

GRN 0 0 0 8.01%

OTH 0 0 0 1.34%



Markham area Ridings

MARKHAM-UNIONVILLE

Candidate Party Vote Count Vote Share Elected

Michael Chan LIB 21054 59.32% X

Ki Kit Li PC 9581 27%

Andy Arifin NDP 2599 7.32%

Bernadette Manning GRN 1911 5.38%

Leon Williams FCP 345 0.97%


OAK RIDGES-MARKHAM

Candidate Party Vote Count Vote Share Elected

Helena Jaczek LIB 28382 47.91% X

Phil Bannon PC 21369 36.07%

Janice Hagan NDP 4801 8.1%

Attila Nagy GRN 3877 6.54%

Patrick Redmond FCP 476 0.8%

Doug Ransom IND 341 0.58%


THORNHILL

Candidate Party Vote Count Vote Share Elected

Peter Shurman PC 22010 45.93% X

Mario Racco LIB 20267 42.29%

Sandra Parrott NDP 2630 5.49%

Lloyd Helferty GRN 2497 5.21%

Nathan Kidd FCP 216 0.45%

Malcolm Kojokaro IND 155 0.32%

Lindsay King FP 145 0.3%


Referendum

Which electoral system should Ontario use to elect members to the legislature?

Existing 63.39%

Mixed member proportional 36.61%

Ridings in favour of MMP 6/107


With files from CBC.ca

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Sports Report

Tonight

NHL: NY Islanders vs. Toronto; 7:30pm, Air Canada Centre

NBA Pre-season: Toronto vs. Real Madrid; 3:30pm, Madrid, Spain

Sports Report

NHL: Carolina 7 Toronto 1

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Press Release - Markham Rededicates Peace Park

MARKHAM, ON ~ Join Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Members of Markham Council for the rededication of Crosby Park as a Peace Park.

Markham was one of 400 cities and towns across Canada that dedicated Peace Parks as part of Canada’s 125th Birthday celebrations in 1992

When: Tuesday, October 9, 2007 – 8:30 a.m.

Where: Crosby Park – corner of Main Street and Carlton Road, Unionville(behind the Arena and Curling Club)

What: Peace Park Rededication

An initiative of the International Institute for Peace through Tourism, these parks:


-Nurture the growth of peace and understanding at home and throughout the world

-Enhance awareness of a community's commitment to peace and a healthy environment

-Create a common ground for members of the community to come together in celebration of their nation's people, land, and heritage, and the common future of all humankind

-Build a place of reflection on our connectedness to one another as a global family and to the earth of which we are all a part.

Press Release - Markham Seeks Award-Winning Residents

MARKHAM, ON ~ Does someone you know deserve an award? Think about nominating them for Markham’s Achievement and Civic Recognition Award (ACRA). The ACRA awards are given every two years to those who have made a significant contribution to the community that has brought recognition to Markham.
Award categories are:

-Business/Corporate Achievement
-Cultural Achievement
-Community Service
-Environmental Achievement
-Sports & Recreation

“These awards are very prestigious,” says ACRA Award committee chair Regional Councillor Gordon Landon. “Past winners have included Markham residents Bill Crothers, Cliff Moss, Dr. Ken Ng, Tony Murphy and Javaid Malik. I am sure you know someone who deserves to be honoured.”
Nominations close Friday, October 12, 2007.
Nomination forms are available at the Town’s community centres or online at www.markham.ca.

Forms should be sent to:

ACRA Committee
Town of Markham (4th floor)
101 Town Centre Blvd.
Markham, Ontario L3R 9W3

Sports Report

MLB playoffs: Cleveland 6 New York 4 (Clev. wins 3-1)
OHL: Niagara 5 Brampton 4

Tonight

NHL: Carolina vs. Toronto; 7:30pm Air Canada Centre

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Markham Store Robbed

Three men are wanted for robbing a Markham convenience store on Wednesday. At about 10:15 p.m., three men entered the Daisy Mart on Kennedy Road. One of them struck the clerk with a baseball bat while the others gathered cash and cigarettes before the trio fled, possibly in a dark green van with stripes along the side.The clerk was taken to hospital, treated and released. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip at www.1800222tips.com

With files from Yorkregion.com

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Sports Report

NHL: Ottawa 3 Toronto 2
MLS: Toronto 2 New York 1
MLB playoffs: Cleveland 12 New York 3 (Clev. leads 1-0); Colorado 10 Phildelphia 5 (Col. leads 2-0); Arizona 8 Chicago 4 (Ari. leads 2-0)
Tonight: Markham Waxers vs. Dixie Beehives; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena (8600 McCowan Road)

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Markham Museum Hosts Family Day

Date: Saturday, October 6, 2007
Time: 12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE

A local genealogy expert will be giving a seminar at 2 p.m. The Museum is open all day and is free.

For more information: www.markhammuseum.ca

YMCA Celebrates Business Week

Markham’s YMCA will celebrate small business week Oct. 17 at the town hall.The event will also include entrepreneur and volunteer awards, as well seminars from business experts.Small business week events are being held throughout the province Oct. 15 to 19. For more information, contact the YMCA Business Centre at 905-948-9622.

With files from yorkregion.com

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Sports Report

NHL: Ottawa 4 Toronto 3

MLB Playoffs: Boston 4 LAA 0 (Bos leads 1-0); Colorado 4 Philadelphia 2 (Col leads 1-0); Arizona vs. Chicago

Provincial Election Podcast

Election Day is on October 10th. Do you know who you’re voting for?

To help you with your decision, CHEV Radio is producing a number of Provincial Election podcasts, which will feature interviews from Markham area candidates as well as information on the Referendum question.
These podcasts are available on-demand. Just visit our podcasting website.
CHEV Radio encourages everyone to go out and vote on October 10th.

Bridges to Better Business Markham’s Small Business Forum October 3

Media Release For immediate release Bridges to Better Business
Markham’s Small Business Forum on October 3

MARKHAM ~ September 28, 2007~ Local entrepreneurs can “wake up” with business leaders at the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre’s Small Business Forum. It’s a unique morning of learning and networking packed with great ideas to help entrepreneurs succeed. During the forum, more than 80 entrepreneurs will hear from representatives of the Town of Markham, the Ontario Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, RBC Royal Bank, and business leaders.

When: Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: Town of Markham Civic Centre Canada Room 101 Town Centre Blvd. (northwest corner of Highway 7 & Warden Avenue)

Press Release - Town Joins Guinness World Record Walk Challenge

MARKHAM, ON ~ Join Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Members of Markham Council as they participate in the Guinness World Record Walk—an attempt to break the world record for the largest number of people walking one kilometre simultaneously

When: Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 12:15 (Walk to begin at 12:30 sharp EST)
Where: Markham Civic Centre, Great Hall Entrance101 Town Centre Boulevard (Ward Avenue & Hwy. 7)

Who:

Town of Markham

* Members of Markham Council
* Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Representatives
* Town of Markham Staff
* Residents

What:

World Record Walk
Remarks By:

* Remarks from Mayor Scarpitti
* Group warm-up led by a Markham fitness instructor
* 1 kilometre walk around Civic Centre grounds
* Refreshments and completion of Guinness World Record participation forms

The Town of Markham joins communities across Canada to promote a culture of walking through participation in the World Record Walk. This complements Markham’s commitment to Active 2010 and to encouraging walking and bicycling as more active means of transportation.

The World Record Walk is organized by Green Communities Canada. For more information, visit www.worldrecordwalk.ca [External link opens new window]. The current record was set by Western Australia with 100,915 participants in September 2006.