Thursday, March 6, 2008

Please Help CHEV Radio; Sign Our Petition

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.

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

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

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