Markham Citizens Asked to Make Their Opinions Count

Markham, ON...Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Town Council are seeking community input on proposed areas of strategic focus through an exciting onlinr process and public consultation campaign during a month-long virtual Town Hall meeting throughout November.



Come to the community and media launch to learn more and to try the innovative program, which uses high-tech software in a new pay to gather public opinion.

Wenesday, November 7, 2007
1-2 p.m

Great Hall - Markham Civic Centre

101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham

(northwest corner of Highway 7 and Warden Avenue)

Markham Man Charged In Drug Sweep

A Markham man, along with 12 other people, has been charged in connection with a $3-million drug investigation.The investigation, which involved Toronto Police and the RCMP, centred around a number of operations in Scarborough.Between Oct. 25 and 27, investigators busted 13 people after seven search warrants were used.Van Vu, 46, of Markham is charged with two counts of producing marijuana, three counts of possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, theft of electricity or gas and trafficking in marijuana.

With files from Yorkregion.com

- ER

Vertrans Ride Free Nov. 11

York Region will offer free YRT/Viva transit services to veterans and immediate families of deceased veterans on Remembrance Day. Complimentary Mobility Plus rides will also be provided for veterans who are registered Mobility Plus customers.Veterans can identify themselves to drivers and fare inspectors by showing any of the following items: uniforms, medals, berets and blazers. The immediate family of a deceased veteran may identify themselves with documents, including an identification card or service papers.For more information regarding YRT/Viva services, visit www.yrt.ca or call 1-866-MOVE-YRT (668-3978).

With files from Yorkregion.com

- ER

Sports Report

York Region Athletics

Sr. Girls' Basketball — St. Theresa of Lisieux 49 (Noelle Zletni, 17), St. Elizabeth 31 (Ashley Tahsin, 17); Denison 51 (Kristy Lee, 22), Aurora 46 (Beth Hagarty, 14); Markham 52 (Kathleen Hughes, 17), Richmond Green 24 (Jamie Joslin, 10); Sacred Heart 44 (Casey Brongh, 14), Sutton 25 (Kyla Van Gaalen, 11);

Jr. Girls' Basketball — St. Augustine 64 (Julia Almeida, 16), Brother Andre 40 (Diana Souche 11 pts)


Tonight

NHL: Toronto at Ottawa; 7:30pm

NBA: Toronto at Milwaukee; 8:00pm


With files from thestar.com

- ER