Please help CHEV Radio by signing our petition to the CRTC
The Town of Markham, Ontario, is one of the most diverse communities in Canada. With many unique cultural backgrounds, the town deserves an outlet that brings all these cultures together. The best way to do that is through community radio. Since 2004, CHEV Radio has been the voice of Markham; broadcasting sports, entertainment and community programming. CHEV’s website (www.chevradioam.com) also has local news stories, community events, podcasts, weather forecasts and traffic updates.
Currently an internet-radio station, CHEV Radio has sent an application to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for an AM frequency. Unfortunately, the CRTC has been hesitant in giving CHEV a frequency. The reasons for this are unknown. However, CHEV’s tireless staff have been working hard for the past two years adhering to the CRTC’s requirements.
The residents of Markham deserve a community radio station. The Town of Markham needs CHEV Radio. By signing this petition, we are showing the CRTC that there is a need for a community radio station in Markham. CHEV Radio will bring Markham’s diverse residents together and celebrate their diversity. Therefore, it is time for the CRTC to grant an AM frequency to CHEV Radio.
To sign the petition, please click here.
Thank you for your support. Please feel free to forward this message to your friends, co-workers, and family.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Markham Waxers Playoff Schedule
Round 3
G1 - Mar. 7: at St. Mike’s, 7:35pm
G2 - Mar. 10: vs. St. Mike’s, 7:30pm
G3 - Mar. 11: at St. Mike’s, 8:05pm
G4 - Mar. 14: vs. St. Mike’s, 7:30pm
G5 - Mar. 16: at St. Mike’s, 2:05pm (If Necessary)
G6 - Mar. 17: vs. St. Mike’s, 7:30pm (If Necessary)
G7 - Mar. 18: at St. Mike’s, 8:05pm (If Necessary)
All home games will be played at the Centennial Arena
G1 - Mar. 7: at St. Mike’s, 7:35pm
G2 - Mar. 10: vs. St. Mike’s, 7:30pm
G3 - Mar. 11: at St. Mike’s, 8:05pm
G4 - Mar. 14: vs. St. Mike’s, 7:30pm
G5 - Mar. 16: at St. Mike’s, 2:05pm (If Necessary)
G6 - Mar. 17: vs. St. Mike’s, 7:30pm (If Necessary)
G7 - Mar. 18: at St. Mike’s, 8:05pm (If Necessary)
All home games will be played at the Centennial Arena
Press Release - YRT/Viva Snow Angels take to York Region streets to share the warmth of transit with commuters
Snow Angels’ acts of kindness demonstrate transit beats driving this winter
NEWMARKET – The Regional Municipality of York is encouraging residents to consider the convenience of transit during the final weeks of the winter season. York Region Transit (YRT)/Viva “Snow Angels” will take to the streets for three weeks starting today, armed with hot chocolate and shovels to bail out frozen commuters.
For riders already recognizing the benefits of YRT/Viva, Snow Angels will be offering complimentary hot chocolate along YRT/Viva routes. To help those choosing to drive, Snow Angels will be shovelling driveways and offering complimentary YRT/Viva tickets for taking transit next time.
“Our extensive transit network offers convenient, reliable transportation for our residents,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. “YRT and Viva provide an excellent alternative to driving a car – in the winter or any time of year.”
Public transit options such as YRT/Viva have been shown to ease commuting stress. By leaving the driving to someone else, YRT/Viva riders can read, chat with a friend, listen to music or just relax. With the help of the Snow Angels, existing riders will realize they have made the right choice and new riders will be inspired to forgo the stressful winter driving commute.
“It’s important to thank our existing riders and encourage more York Region residents to try transit,” said City of Vaughan Regional Councillor Joyce Frustaglio, Chair of the Region’s Transit Committee. “What better way to do this than through a kind and thoughtful gesture?”
In the spirit of Snow Angel acts of kindness, residents are invited to share other inspiring stories with YRT/Viva at transitinfo@york.ca Submit your experience observing or being a part of simple acts of kindness, such as giving up a bus seat for someone in need, opening a door or otherwise lending a hand. Submitted acts of kindness will be posted on www.yrt.ca
YRT/Viva offers local and rapid transit service options throughout all nine municipalities of York Region. Over 80 routes keep residents connected within York Region, as well as with connecting services in the City of Toronto and the Region of Peel.
More than 18.2 million riders used YRT/Viva services in 2007, with nearly 73,000 trips made on average each day between Monday and Friday. Nearly 400 vehicles will make up the YRT/Viva fleet in 2008, including five diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. Pending final budget approval, all 90 Viva vehicles will be powered with a bio-diesel fuel blend in 2008.
For more information about YRT/Viva, please visit the YRT/Viva website at www.yrt.ca or call the Customer Service Centre at 1-866-MOVE-YRT (668-3978).
For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca
NEWMARKET – The Regional Municipality of York is encouraging residents to consider the convenience of transit during the final weeks of the winter season. York Region Transit (YRT)/Viva “Snow Angels” will take to the streets for three weeks starting today, armed with hot chocolate and shovels to bail out frozen commuters.
For riders already recognizing the benefits of YRT/Viva, Snow Angels will be offering complimentary hot chocolate along YRT/Viva routes. To help those choosing to drive, Snow Angels will be shovelling driveways and offering complimentary YRT/Viva tickets for taking transit next time.
“Our extensive transit network offers convenient, reliable transportation for our residents,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. “YRT and Viva provide an excellent alternative to driving a car – in the winter or any time of year.”
Public transit options such as YRT/Viva have been shown to ease commuting stress. By leaving the driving to someone else, YRT/Viva riders can read, chat with a friend, listen to music or just relax. With the help of the Snow Angels, existing riders will realize they have made the right choice and new riders will be inspired to forgo the stressful winter driving commute.
“It’s important to thank our existing riders and encourage more York Region residents to try transit,” said City of Vaughan Regional Councillor Joyce Frustaglio, Chair of the Region’s Transit Committee. “What better way to do this than through a kind and thoughtful gesture?”
In the spirit of Snow Angel acts of kindness, residents are invited to share other inspiring stories with YRT/Viva at transitinfo@york.ca Submit your experience observing or being a part of simple acts of kindness, such as giving up a bus seat for someone in need, opening a door or otherwise lending a hand. Submitted acts of kindness will be posted on www.yrt.ca
YRT/Viva offers local and rapid transit service options throughout all nine municipalities of York Region. Over 80 routes keep residents connected within York Region, as well as with connecting services in the City of Toronto and the Region of Peel.
More than 18.2 million riders used YRT/Viva services in 2007, with nearly 73,000 trips made on average each day between Monday and Friday. Nearly 400 vehicles will make up the YRT/Viva fleet in 2008, including five diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. Pending final budget approval, all 90 Viva vehicles will be powered with a bio-diesel fuel blend in 2008.
For more information about YRT/Viva, please visit the YRT/Viva website at www.yrt.ca or call the Customer Service Centre at 1-866-MOVE-YRT (668-3978).
For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca
Sports Report
NBA: Toronto 108 Miami 83
AHL: Grand Rapids 5 Toronto 3
MLB Pre-Season: Philadelphia 6 Toronto 1
Today/Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Boston; 7:30pm
MLB Pre-Season: Toronto at Pittsburgh; 1:05pm
OHL: Mississauga vs. Oshawa; 7:05pm, GM Centre
- Eric Rosenhek
AHL: Grand Rapids 5 Toronto 3
MLB Pre-Season: Philadelphia 6 Toronto 1
Today/Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Boston; 7:30pm
MLB Pre-Season: Toronto at Pittsburgh; 1:05pm
OHL: Mississauga vs. Oshawa; 7:05pm, GM Centre
- Eric Rosenhek
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
PROGRAM SCHEDULE: Mar. 5, 2008
- The Gonzo Report; 12pm-1pm ET
- Best Of CHEV; 1pm-11:59pm ET
Tune in! www.chevradioam.com
Click on the “Listen Live” link.
- Best Of CHEV; 1pm-11:59pm ET
Tune in! www.chevradioam.com
Click on the “Listen Live” link.
Press Release - York paramedics granting wishes to some very deserving children
NEWMARKET - York Medics for Kids is pleased to present a cheque for $21,000 to The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. This donation will be used to help grant wishes to children between the ages of three and 17 who are suffering with high-risk life-threatening illnesses. Facilitated through York Medics for Kids, contributions were raised from a successful “2007 Christmas Bash”, including ticket sales and a successful silent auction.
This year, The Edge 102.1 Host and DJ Martin Streak will conduct the Master of Ceremonies duties.
When: Wednesday, March 5th
Cheque presentation at 11:00 a.m.
Where: York Region EMS Paramedic Response Station
520 Cane Parkway, Town of Newmarket
Who: Mark, 13-year-old wish recipient from Holland Landing
Martin Streak, Edge 102.1 Host and DJ
Joann Simmons, Commissioner, York Region Community and
Health Services
Norm Barrette, Acting General Manager, York Region Emergency
Medical Services
York Medics for Kids organizers
York Medics for Kids has organized fundraising events of this kind for four years and have raised $74,200 for this worthy charity.
Since its 1984 inception, The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada has granted 13,566 wishes to deserving children. Among the most popular wish requests are travel, entertainment centres, computer systems and meeting celebrities.
For more information on this event or any EMS-related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca
This year, The Edge 102.1 Host and DJ Martin Streak will conduct the Master of Ceremonies duties.
When: Wednesday, March 5th
Cheque presentation at 11:00 a.m.
Where: York Region EMS Paramedic Response Station
520 Cane Parkway, Town of Newmarket
Who: Mark, 13-year-old wish recipient from Holland Landing
Martin Streak, Edge 102.1 Host and DJ
Joann Simmons, Commissioner, York Region Community and
Health Services
Norm Barrette, Acting General Manager, York Region Emergency
Medical Services
York Medics for Kids organizers
York Medics for Kids has organized fundraising events of this kind for four years and have raised $74,200 for this worthy charity.
Since its 1984 inception, The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada has granted 13,566 wishes to deserving children. Among the most popular wish requests are travel, entertainment centres, computer systems and meeting celebrities.
For more information on this event or any EMS-related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca
School + Bus Cancellations
- All York Region District School Board buses have been cancelled.
- All York Catholic District School Board buses have been cancelled.
- Blyth Academy in Thornhill has been closed for the day.
More info:
York Region School Board
York Catholic School Board
- All York Catholic District School Board buses have been cancelled.
- Blyth Academy in Thornhill has been closed for the day.
More info:
York Region School Board
York Catholic School Board
Sports Report
NHL: New Jersey 4 Toronto 1
NBA: Orlando 102 Toronto 87
MLB Pre-Season: NY Yankees 2 Toronto 0
OHL: Windsor 7 Oshawa 6
OPJHL Playoffs: Stouffville 5 Huntsville 4 (Stouffville wins 4-3)
York Region Athletics
Varsity Girls’ Hockey — Tier One Final — Sacred Heart 3 (Annmarie Lewis, Kiely Barnet, Alex Elkerton), Stouffville 2 (Heather Hughes, Vanessa Spataro)
Today/Tonight
NBA: Toronto at Miami; 7:30pm
AHL: Toronto at Grand Rapids; 7:00pm
MLB Pre-Season: Toronto vs. Philadelphia; 1:05pm, Dunedin FLA
With files from thestar.com
NBA: Orlando 102 Toronto 87
MLB Pre-Season: NY Yankees 2 Toronto 0
OHL: Windsor 7 Oshawa 6
OPJHL Playoffs: Stouffville 5 Huntsville 4 (Stouffville wins 4-3)
York Region Athletics
Varsity Girls’ Hockey — Tier One Final — Sacred Heart 3 (Annmarie Lewis, Kiely Barnet, Alex Elkerton), Stouffville 2 (Heather Hughes, Vanessa Spataro)
Today/Tonight
NBA: Toronto at Miami; 7:30pm
AHL: Toronto at Grand Rapids; 7:00pm
MLB Pre-Season: Toronto vs. Philadelphia; 1:05pm, Dunedin FLA
With files from thestar.com
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Team Play propels the Waxers to the South Division Final
From www.markhamwaxers.ca
The Waxers have come together as a team to win two postseason match-ups. In the first round the Waxers faced the Dixie Beehives. Solid performances from all team members enabled the Waxers to take Dixie in three straight.
In the second round the Waxers went to work against a tough opponent from Vaughan. During the regular season the two teams were only a goal apart in all games. The Vipers added to their season roster at or near the trading deadline and very much a veteran team. Anchored by former Waxer midget Kori Coelho in goal they presented a daunting challenge for the Waxers. The Waxers added a few parts of their own at the trading deadline.
Vaughan finished second in the standing and received a first round “bye”. Most of the “hockey pundits” picked Vaughan to win a close series. The Waxers were focused however, and their team play and determination surprised and overcame the squad from Vaughan. Every player contributed to a Waxer victory. The final and fourth game was won Friday night at the “under construction for three years” Markham Centennial Arena with many Minor Waxers on hand; this was the Waxers Minor Hockey Night. The supporters overcame a nasty wintry night to come and support the Waxers.
At the game end the Viper players and management demonstrated class and showed the young Minor Hockey players that once competition ends appreciation and respect for your opponents is a must. The game was lost and with their season over the Vipers lined-up to congratulate the Waxers. Daniel Agozzino who was ejected from the game in the middle of the third period donned his jersey and skated with the rest of the team to demonstrate his appreciation for his opponents. The Vipers extended their congratulations to Waxers bench staff as well. True Class, and Al Doria should be congratulated.
The Waxers and the rest of the league will miss Frank Carnevale and his fiery and combative disposition next year. Frank announced his retirement and no doubt, will spend more time enjoying his son’s play. Good Luck Frank.
The Waxers have come together as a team to win two postseason match-ups. In the first round the Waxers faced the Dixie Beehives. Solid performances from all team members enabled the Waxers to take Dixie in three straight.
In the second round the Waxers went to work against a tough opponent from Vaughan. During the regular season the two teams were only a goal apart in all games. The Vipers added to their season roster at or near the trading deadline and very much a veteran team. Anchored by former Waxer midget Kori Coelho in goal they presented a daunting challenge for the Waxers. The Waxers added a few parts of their own at the trading deadline.
Vaughan finished second in the standing and received a first round “bye”. Most of the “hockey pundits” picked Vaughan to win a close series. The Waxers were focused however, and their team play and determination surprised and overcame the squad from Vaughan. Every player contributed to a Waxer victory. The final and fourth game was won Friday night at the “under construction for three years” Markham Centennial Arena with many Minor Waxers on hand; this was the Waxers Minor Hockey Night. The supporters overcame a nasty wintry night to come and support the Waxers.
At the game end the Viper players and management demonstrated class and showed the young Minor Hockey players that once competition ends appreciation and respect for your opponents is a must. The game was lost and with their season over the Vipers lined-up to congratulate the Waxers. Daniel Agozzino who was ejected from the game in the middle of the third period donned his jersey and skated with the rest of the team to demonstrate his appreciation for his opponents. The Vipers extended their congratulations to Waxers bench staff as well. True Class, and Al Doria should be congratulated.
The Waxers and the rest of the league will miss Frank Carnevale and his fiery and combative disposition next year. Frank announced his retirement and no doubt, will spend more time enjoying his son’s play. Good Luck Frank.
Car Slams Into Hydro Pole
York Regional Police have charged a 32-year-old man from Toronto with dangerous driving, after his car crashed into a hydro pole early yesterday morning.
The incident occurred around 2am, Tuesday, on Warden Avenue near Denison Street. Parts of Warden were closed down for the majority of the day as Police conducted their investigation.
The driver suffered minor injuries, while his passenger, a 33-year-old male, was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7703, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at www.1800222tips.com.
- Eric Rosenhek
The incident occurred around 2am, Tuesday, on Warden Avenue near Denison Street. Parts of Warden were closed down for the majority of the day as Police conducted their investigation.
The driver suffered minor injuries, while his passenger, a 33-year-old male, was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7703, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at www.1800222tips.com.
- Eric Rosenhek
Sports Report
MLB Pre-Season: Toronto 6 Cleveland 2
Today/Tonight
NHL: Toronto vs. New Jersey; 7:30pm, Air Canada Centre
NBA: Toronto at Orlando; 7:00pm
MLB Pre-Season: Toronto vs. NY Yankees; 1:05pm, Dunedin FLA
OHL: Oshawa at Windsor; 7:05pm
OPJHL Playoffs: Stouffville at Huntsville; 7:30pm (Series tied 3-3)
- Eric Rosenhek
Today/Tonight
NHL: Toronto vs. New Jersey; 7:30pm, Air Canada Centre
NBA: Toronto at Orlando; 7:00pm
MLB Pre-Season: Toronto vs. NY Yankees; 1:05pm, Dunedin FLA
OHL: Oshawa at Windsor; 7:05pm
OPJHL Playoffs: Stouffville at Huntsville; 7:30pm (Series tied 3-3)
- Eric Rosenhek
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