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.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
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.â€
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
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.â€
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
- ER
OHL: Niagara 5 Brampton 4
Tonight
NHL: Carolina vs. Toronto; 7:30pm Air Canada Centre
- ER
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