Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti enthusiastically welcomed Friday's Ontario government announcement of their 17.5 billion investment in a rapid transit action plan for the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton.
Markham, with a population of about 270,000 is one of Canada's fastest growing, most diverse communities and is home to many of the country's leading technology businesses.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Press Release: Markham Pilots Outreach To Potential Volunteers
The Town of Markham has partnered with the Maytree Foundation and the Region of York's Inclusivity Action Planning group to pilot a community outreach program to encourage increased diversity in Markham's volunteer sector.
Volunteer information sessions will be held at the Markham Civic Centre on June 18 and July 4, from 2-6pm.
During these sessions, community members will learn about the benefits of volunteering.
Those interested in volunteering will be able to observe various committees and board in action, and receive training on governance issues such as the roles and responsibilities of board members.
Volunteer information sessions will be held at the Markham Civic Centre on June 18 and July 4, from 2-6pm.
During these sessions, community members will learn about the benefits of volunteering.
Those interested in volunteering will be able to observe various committees and board in action, and receive training on governance issues such as the roles and responsibilities of board members.
Man Kidnapped From Markham Home
Two men and one youth have been charged with the kidnapping of a Markham man.
The 20-year-old victim was abducted from his home on Saturday and forced into a car, where he was assaulted.
York Regional Police were able to track down the assailants in Whitchurch-Stouffville, after the victim called 911 from his cell phone.
Nathainel Schifitto, 22, and Daniel Kelly, 19, have been charged with kidnapping, breaking and entering, and assault.
The 15-year-old youth has also been charged with kidnapping.
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The 20-year-old victim was abducted from his home on Saturday and forced into a car, where he was assaulted.
York Regional Police were able to track down the assailants in Whitchurch-Stouffville, after the victim called 911 from his cell phone.
Nathainel Schifitto, 22, and Daniel Kelly, 19, have been charged with kidnapping, breaking and entering, and assault.
The 15-year-old youth has also been charged with kidnapping.
- ER
Sports Report
Angel Cabrera has won the US Open.
The Argentinian fought off Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk to finish five shots above par.
Stephen Ames was the top Canadian, finishing in 11th place.
The Washington Nationals ended the Blue Jays winning streak yesterday afternoon with a 4-2 victory.
Frank Thomas hit his 496th career homerun in a losing cause.
The Jays are off today and will begin a three game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, pitcher AJ Burnett is likely heading to the DL after experiencing some stiffness in his shoulder, during a throwing session.
Toronto FC shutout FC Dallas yesterday 4-0.
Toronto's goals were scored by Maurice Edu, Danny Dichio, Carl Robinson and Jeff Cunningham.
TFC will now head out on a six game roadtrip, beginning in New England on June 23.
IBL: Toronto 8 Stratford 2
OLA Jr. "B": Huntsville 9 Markham 8
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The Argentinian fought off Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk to finish five shots above par.
Stephen Ames was the top Canadian, finishing in 11th place.
The Washington Nationals ended the Blue Jays winning streak yesterday afternoon with a 4-2 victory.
Frank Thomas hit his 496th career homerun in a losing cause.
The Jays are off today and will begin a three game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, pitcher AJ Burnett is likely heading to the DL after experiencing some stiffness in his shoulder, during a throwing session.
Toronto FC shutout FC Dallas yesterday 4-0.
Toronto's goals were scored by Maurice Edu, Danny Dichio, Carl Robinson and Jeff Cunningham.
TFC will now head out on a six game roadtrip, beginning in New England on June 23.
IBL: Toronto 8 Stratford 2
OLA Jr. "B": Huntsville 9 Markham 8
- ER
Friday, June 15, 2007
Press Release: CCFC New Home Celebration in Markham
Markham, ON, June 13, 2007 - Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (CCFC), a child-focused international development organization, has recently moved its head office operations to the town of Markham.
CCFC Country Directors from
CCFC, an internationally renowned Canadian charity for over 45 years has purchased, restored and renovated a vacant, dilapidated building at
Now that CCFC is settled into our new
Also in attendance will be Markham Deputy Mayor, Jim Jones, Markham Town Councillors, Markham Board of Trade representatives and
Bruce Herzog, Chief Executive Officer, Christian Children's Fund of Canada
Politician Charged With Murder of RH Woman
A prominent Pakistani politician has been charged with the murder of a Richmond Hill woman who had been living in his Islamabad home.
Muhammad Shahid Jamil Qureshi, had initially been charged with illegal confinement of Kafila Siddiqui, 39.
The charge was upgraded on Wednesday.
Qureshi posted a $1,800 bond and was released on bail on Wednesday.
He also resigned as minister of state for communications on Tuesday.
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Muhammad Shahid Jamil Qureshi, had initially been charged with illegal confinement of Kafila Siddiqui, 39.
The charge was upgraded on Wednesday.
Qureshi posted a $1,800 bond and was released on bail on Wednesday.
He also resigned as minister of state for communications on Tuesday.
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Hwy. 400 Crash Leaves One Man Dead
A man is dead after the car he was riding in smashed into a tree in King this morning.
According to the Ontario Provincial Police, just after 2 a.m., a Ford Focus was travelling south on Hwy. 400 between Aurora and King roads when it left the road, went into the air and slammed into a tree on the right shoulder.
The passenger, a 25-year-old man from Orangeville, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His name has not been released.
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According to the Ontario Provincial Police, just after 2 a.m., a Ford Focus was travelling south on Hwy. 400 between Aurora and King roads when it left the road, went into the air and slammed into a tree on the right shoulder.
The passenger, a 25-year-old man from Orangeville, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His name has not been released.
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