Town Council Calls For Jones' Resignation Markham councillors have asked deputy mayor Jim Jones to resign. Councillors made the move at a meeting last night after Jones plead guilty to assaulting a maid at a Niagara-on-the Lake resort earlier this year.Dealing with the issue in closed session, councillors moved to have him removed as chairperson, deputy, director or vice-chairperson of all town committees.They also asked he be removed from any external committees.Jones, who was not at last night’s meeting, previously offered to resign as deputy mayor.A letter from Jones and his lawyer was received by councillors.While councillors can move to ask Jones to resign, they can’t force him to do so according to municipal rules.The move comes following Mr. Jones’ appearance in court last Thursday in St. Catharines, where he was sentenced to 12 months probation and 20 hours of community service.The former Conservative MP is serving his second term on Markham council.
With files from yorkregion.com
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Man Charged After Thornhill Stabbing
A Markham teenager has been charged in connection with a stabbing in Thornhill Saturday afternoon.According to York Regional Police, the 16-year-old victim was allegedly attacked near the corner of Yonge Street and Clark Avenue at about 3pm.Police say the victim knew his attacker.The motive for the stabbing was not released.Kalvin Gilbert Rhone, 19, of Markham faces charges including attempted murder, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.
With files from yorkregion.com
With files from yorkregion.com
Press Release - 2008 Markham China Buisness Mission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MARKHAM BOARD OF TRADE
INFORMATION SESSION: ANNOUNCING
2008 MARKHAM CHINA BUSINESS MISSION
WHEN
Thursday November 29, 2007 7:30 to 9 a.m.
WHAT
Exclusive Information Session: Announcing 2008 Markham China Business Mission
WHERE
Markham Civic Centre, Canada Room (101 Town Centre Blvd, Markham L3R 9W3)
WHO
Lead by: Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Honourary Mission Chair
Organized by: The Markham Board of Trade
Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association (RHMCBA)
Supported by: Canada’s High-Tech Capital, the Town of Markham
Please RSVP to Danielle Smith 905-474-0730 ext 17 dsmith@markhamboard.com
The Markham Board of Trade will officially announce its partnership with the Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association to launch a Markham China Business Mission in the spring of 2008.
This information session will be driven by Mayor Frank Scarpitti as Honourary Mission Chair; along with Regional Councillor Tony Wong; RHMCBA President Benedict Leung, C.A.; and Chair of the Markham Board of Trade Board of Directors, Darlene Klemchuck.
Markham-area businesses and associations will learn about this planned mission including its purpose, leaders, logistics, cost, procedure and benefits. Direct questions will be addressed and information packages provided to all in attendance at this FREE EVENT.
The 2008 Mission is expected to include between 25-30 Markham-area business representatives from a cross-section of industries and organizations.
MISSION BACKGROUND
Organized by the Markham Board of Trade and the Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association, supported by the Town of Markham, Canada’s High-Tech capital, this global economic development initiative is a venture designed to foster greater trade relations between Markham’s business community and four of China’s most lucrative business centres: Shanghai (Major Commercial Centre), Wuhan (Major Manufacturing Centre), Beijing (Major Political Centre, home to the Zhongguancun Science Park) and Hong Kong (Major Financial Centre).
The Markham China Business Mission 2008 is directed towards Markham-area businesses and associations already doing business in, actively pursuing or considering entering the Chinese market. Mission participants will travel among these four Chinese business hubs and follow a structured program designed to create opportunities with their Chinese counterparts. The purpose is to engage in meaningful partnerships that will result in increased trade and investment.
The Markham China Business Mission 2008 will take place between March 28 and April 8 2008 and provide participants with benefits such as:
• Market Intelligence, Investment and Trade Information
• Targeted Business Networking Opportunities
• Connections to Senior Chinese Government Officials
• Links with Science and Technology Parks
• One-on-one Business Matching Meetings
• All Inclusive Program and ongoing support throughout the mission from experienced international traders
Special industry focuses include (but are not limited to): information and communication technologies, Life Sciences, Infrastructure & Design, Entertainment & Culture, Advanced Manufacturing, Tourism & Hospitality, Financial & Business Services. Inquiries relating to alternate industries will also be taken.
CONTACT/INFORMATION INQUIRIES
To learn more about the mission and how to participate, please contact:
Ms. Mary Ann Quagliara
Director of Marketing & Business Development
Markham Board of Trade
Tel: 905-474-0730 x 16 www.markhamboard.com
MARKHAM BOARD OF TRADE
INFORMATION SESSION: ANNOUNCING
2008 MARKHAM CHINA BUSINESS MISSION
WHEN
Thursday November 29, 2007 7:30 to 9 a.m.
WHAT
Exclusive Information Session: Announcing 2008 Markham China Business Mission
WHERE
Markham Civic Centre, Canada Room (101 Town Centre Blvd, Markham L3R 9W3)
WHO
Lead by: Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Honourary Mission Chair
Organized by: The Markham Board of Trade
Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association (RHMCBA)
Supported by: Canada’s High-Tech Capital, the Town of Markham
Please RSVP to Danielle Smith 905-474-0730 ext 17 dsmith@markhamboard.com
The Markham Board of Trade will officially announce its partnership with the Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association to launch a Markham China Business Mission in the spring of 2008.
This information session will be driven by Mayor Frank Scarpitti as Honourary Mission Chair; along with Regional Councillor Tony Wong; RHMCBA President Benedict Leung, C.A.; and Chair of the Markham Board of Trade Board of Directors, Darlene Klemchuck.
Markham-area businesses and associations will learn about this planned mission including its purpose, leaders, logistics, cost, procedure and benefits. Direct questions will be addressed and information packages provided to all in attendance at this FREE EVENT.
The 2008 Mission is expected to include between 25-30 Markham-area business representatives from a cross-section of industries and organizations.
MISSION BACKGROUND
Organized by the Markham Board of Trade and the Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association, supported by the Town of Markham, Canada’s High-Tech capital, this global economic development initiative is a venture designed to foster greater trade relations between Markham’s business community and four of China’s most lucrative business centres: Shanghai (Major Commercial Centre), Wuhan (Major Manufacturing Centre), Beijing (Major Political Centre, home to the Zhongguancun Science Park) and Hong Kong (Major Financial Centre).
The Markham China Business Mission 2008 is directed towards Markham-area businesses and associations already doing business in, actively pursuing or considering entering the Chinese market. Mission participants will travel among these four Chinese business hubs and follow a structured program designed to create opportunities with their Chinese counterparts. The purpose is to engage in meaningful partnerships that will result in increased trade and investment.
The Markham China Business Mission 2008 will take place between March 28 and April 8 2008 and provide participants with benefits such as:
• Market Intelligence, Investment and Trade Information
• Targeted Business Networking Opportunities
• Connections to Senior Chinese Government Officials
• Links with Science and Technology Parks
• One-on-one Business Matching Meetings
• All Inclusive Program and ongoing support throughout the mission from experienced international traders
Special industry focuses include (but are not limited to): information and communication technologies, Life Sciences, Infrastructure & Design, Entertainment & Culture, Advanced Manufacturing, Tourism & Hospitality, Financial & Business Services. Inquiries relating to alternate industries will also be taken.
CONTACT/INFORMATION INQUIRIES
To learn more about the mission and how to participate, please contact:
Ms. Mary Ann Quagliara
Director of Marketing & Business Development
Markham Board of Trade
Tel: 905-474-0730 x 16 www.markhamboard.com
Sports Report
NBA: Toronto 103 Memphis 91
AHL: Grand Rapids 6 Toronto 1
York Region Athletics
Varsity Girls' Hockey — St. Elizabeth 7 (Ashlyn Karapalidis, 3, Danielle Heifa, 2, Alexandra Malfatti, Deanna Pasianotto), St. Theresa of Lisieux 1 (Cassandra Nasso);
Sr. Boys' Hockey — Westmount 4 (Mike Hollander, 3, Nikita Mandrik), Father Bressani 3 (Vito Lamberti, Joe Postiglione, Alex Tarola); Denison 4, Keswick 4;
Jr. Boys' Hockey — Keswick 3 (David Carr, 2, James Buford), Sacred Heart 1 (Sean Malone);
Sr. Girls' Volleyball — Mulock 2, Our Lady of the Lake 0 (25-14, 25-13); St. Elizabeth 2, Woodbridge 0 (25-17, 25-15); St. Elizabeth 2, St. Joan of Arc 1 (10-25, 25-18, 15-13); Woodbridge 2, St. Joan of Arc 1 (11-25, 25-21, 15-9);
Jr. Girls' Volleyball — St. Elizabeth 2, Toronto District Christian 0 (25-23, 25-15); Toronto District 2, St. Joan of Arc 1 (25-22, 18-25, 15-11); St. Elizabeth 2, St. Joan of Arc 0 (25-17, 25-18);
Sr. Boys' Basketball - Brebeuf 62 (Tercio Rodrigues, 25), Maple 47 (Jarraa Waday, 12); St Joan of Arc 57 (Jason Burke, 18), St. Elizabeth 41 (Justin Carandang, 12); Alexander Mackenzie 46 (Nizam Subrati, 11), Richmond Green 45 (Greg Pyke, 17);Community Hebrew-Richmond Hill 51, Stephen Lewis 15;
Jr. Boys' Basketball — Father McGivney 64 (Tre Harmon, 19), Brother Andre 42 (Andrew Lue, 8); Richmond Green 62 (Josh Mootoo, 25), Alexander Mackenzie 52 (Aleksey Sidorchik, 16); Newmarket 59, St. Joan of Arc 47
Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Atlanta; 7pm
With files from thestar.com
- ER
AHL: Grand Rapids 6 Toronto 1
York Region Athletics
Varsity Girls' Hockey — St. Elizabeth 7 (Ashlyn Karapalidis, 3, Danielle Heifa, 2, Alexandra Malfatti, Deanna Pasianotto), St. Theresa of Lisieux 1 (Cassandra Nasso);
Sr. Boys' Hockey — Westmount 4 (Mike Hollander, 3, Nikita Mandrik), Father Bressani 3 (Vito Lamberti, Joe Postiglione, Alex Tarola); Denison 4, Keswick 4;
Jr. Boys' Hockey — Keswick 3 (David Carr, 2, James Buford), Sacred Heart 1 (Sean Malone);
Sr. Girls' Volleyball — Mulock 2, Our Lady of the Lake 0 (25-14, 25-13); St. Elizabeth 2, Woodbridge 0 (25-17, 25-15); St. Elizabeth 2, St. Joan of Arc 1 (10-25, 25-18, 15-13); Woodbridge 2, St. Joan of Arc 1 (11-25, 25-21, 15-9);
Jr. Girls' Volleyball — St. Elizabeth 2, Toronto District Christian 0 (25-23, 25-15); Toronto District 2, St. Joan of Arc 1 (25-22, 18-25, 15-11); St. Elizabeth 2, St. Joan of Arc 0 (25-17, 25-18);
Sr. Boys' Basketball - Brebeuf 62 (Tercio Rodrigues, 25), Maple 47 (Jarraa Waday, 12); St Joan of Arc 57 (Jason Burke, 18), St. Elizabeth 41 (Justin Carandang, 12); Alexander Mackenzie 46 (Nizam Subrati, 11), Richmond Green 45 (Greg Pyke, 17);Community Hebrew-Richmond Hill 51, Stephen Lewis 15;
Jr. Boys' Basketball — Father McGivney 64 (Tre Harmon, 19), Brother Andre 42 (Andrew Lue, 8); Richmond Green 62 (Josh Mootoo, 25), Alexander Mackenzie 52 (Aleksey Sidorchik, 16); Newmarket 59, St. Joan of Arc 47
Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Atlanta; 7pm
With files from thestar.com
- ER
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