The Blue Jays are above the 500 mark after last night's 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Matt Stairs, Vernon Wells and Alex Rios went deep for the Jays, who have won four in a row.
Game two of the series is tonight at 8:10pm.
Sean Marcum (4-2) will face Minnesota's Scott Baker (2-2)
The Maple Leafs have signed RW Simon Gamache.
Formerly of the Swiss Elite league, Gamache was named Canadian Major Junior Player of the year in 2001.
The Leafs also resigned defensemen Jay Harrison.
In Junior B Lacrosse action, the Markham Ironheads wrap up their regular season tonight when they host the Clarington Green Gaels.
Game time is 8pm at the Markham Village arena.
TBA: Newmarket 6 Thornhill 3
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
Public Meeting For New Community Centre & Library
The public is invited to help plan a new community centre and library in Markham.
The meeting will take place tonight at 7pm in the Council Chamber at the Markham Civic Centre (101 Town Centre Blvd).
The new community centre and library will be built in the area of Highway 7 and 9th Line.
For more information call 905-477-7000 ext. 4980.
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The meeting will take place tonight at 7pm in the Council Chamber at the Markham Civic Centre (101 Town Centre Blvd).
The new community centre and library will be built in the area of Highway 7 and 9th Line.
For more information call 905-477-7000 ext. 4980.
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Faulty Wiring Blamed For T-Hill Fire
Investigators believe a fatal Thornhill rooming house fire last Wednesday was sparked by faulty electrical wiring.
Flames broke out in the basement of 98 Steeles Avenue East, according to fire officials probing the blaze.
Markham Fire was called to the scene around 4 a.m..
Roberto "Ali" Maldini, 35, the landlord and a resident of the building, was found dead inside.
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Flames broke out in the basement of 98 Steeles Avenue East, according to fire officials probing the blaze.
Markham Fire was called to the scene around 4 a.m..
Roberto "Ali" Maldini, 35, the landlord and a resident of the building, was found dead inside.
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Sports Report
Dustin McGowan took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before surrendering his first hit, as the Blue Jays beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0.
McGowan pitched a complete game, one-hit shutout, striking out seven batters.
Frank Thomas helped out with the offense, hitting his 499th career homerun.
With the win, the Jays have reached the 500 mark for the first time since May 1.
Toronto is in Minnesota tonight, to begin a four-game series against the Twins.
Emma-Jayne Wilson made history yesterday, becoming the first female jockey to win the Queen's Plate.
Wilson rode "Mike Fox," who was a 15-1 longshot.
The resident of Bramalea, Ontario, will now prepare for the second leg of Canada's triple crown, the Prince of Wales Stakes, which will be held on July 15.
The Argonauts have decided to go with QB Damon Allen, when the season starts this Thursday against the BC Lions.
Meanwhile, RB John Avery has been placed on a reserve list
OLA Jr. "B": Markham 11 Akwesasne 1
IBL: Toronto 3 London 0; Toronto 8 London 5
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McGowan pitched a complete game, one-hit shutout, striking out seven batters.
Frank Thomas helped out with the offense, hitting his 499th career homerun.
With the win, the Jays have reached the 500 mark for the first time since May 1.
Toronto is in Minnesota tonight, to begin a four-game series against the Twins.
Emma-Jayne Wilson made history yesterday, becoming the first female jockey to win the Queen's Plate.
Wilson rode "Mike Fox," who was a 15-1 longshot.
The resident of Bramalea, Ontario, will now prepare for the second leg of Canada's triple crown, the Prince of Wales Stakes, which will be held on July 15.
The Argonauts have decided to go with QB Damon Allen, when the season starts this Thursday against the BC Lions.
Meanwhile, RB John Avery has been placed on a reserve list
OLA Jr. "B": Markham 11 Akwesasne 1
IBL: Toronto 3 London 0; Toronto 8 London 5
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Friday, June 22, 2007
Photos: CCFC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On June 20, the Christian Children's Fund of Canada officially opened their new head office in Markham. CHEV Radio was there.
Mary Ann Quagliara and Brenda Burns from the Markham Board of Trade
CCFC supporters Sanaty Nantogra, Dianne Proctor and Mr. Proctor
CCFC Chief Executive Officer Bruce Herzog
Markham Councillor Alex Chiu
Mary Ann Quagliara and Brenda Burns from the Markham Board of Trade
CCFC supporters Sanaty Nantogra, Dianne Proctor and Mr. Proctor
CCFC Chief Executive Officer Bruce Herzog
Markham Councillor Alex Chiu
Press Release: Concern about Markham pesticides up sharply
For Immediate Release
June 20, 2007
Markham, ON – Four out of five Markham residents (79%) say lawn pesticides threaten children’s health, a new poll has found.
The survey, released today, shows a dramatic increase in public concern over the use of toxic lawn chemicals. Polling done in 2005 found only 67% of residents saw pesticides as a threat to children.
"In just two years the number of Markham citizens concerned about these chemicals has grown significantly," said Gideon Forman, Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. "Doctors hope Markham council will listen to the vast majority of town residents and pass a strong pesticide bylaw."
The poll found growing support for pesticide restrictions. A phase-out of pesticides on private property is supported by 76% of residents. In 2005, the figure was 73%.
Today’s poll also found:
79% of Markham residents say pesticides pose a threat to the environment.
82% of Markham residents support a phase-out of pesticides in public parks.
"We’re not surprised concern about pesticides in Markham is growing," said Bruce Turner of the Canadian Cancer Society. "When there is a potential harm to human health, the threat alone should compel us to act on the side of caution."
The poll was conducted by Oracle Poll Research, a national polling firm. A total of 500 randomly selected residents of Markham, Ontario were interviewed. The margin of error is +/- 4.4%, 19/20 times.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Canadian Cancer Society, (905) 770-1144
Canadian Assoc of Physicians for the Environment, (416) 306-2273
June 20, 2007
Markham, ON – Four out of five Markham residents (79%) say lawn pesticides threaten children’s health, a new poll has found.
The survey, released today, shows a dramatic increase in public concern over the use of toxic lawn chemicals. Polling done in 2005 found only 67% of residents saw pesticides as a threat to children.
"In just two years the number of Markham citizens concerned about these chemicals has grown significantly," said Gideon Forman, Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. "Doctors hope Markham council will listen to the vast majority of town residents and pass a strong pesticide bylaw."
The poll found growing support for pesticide restrictions. A phase-out of pesticides on private property is supported by 76% of residents. In 2005, the figure was 73%.
Today’s poll also found:
79% of Markham residents say pesticides pose a threat to the environment.
82% of Markham residents support a phase-out of pesticides in public parks.
"We’re not surprised concern about pesticides in Markham is growing," said Bruce Turner of the Canadian Cancer Society. "When there is a potential harm to human health, the threat alone should compel us to act on the side of caution."
The poll was conducted by Oracle Poll Research, a national polling firm. A total of 500 randomly selected residents of Markham, Ontario were interviewed. The margin of error is +/- 4.4%, 19/20 times.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Canadian Cancer Society, (905) 770-1144
Canadian Assoc of Physicians for the Environment, (416) 306-2273
Sports Report
Gold Cup (Soccer): USA 2 Canada 1
MLB: Los Angeles 8 Toronto 4
CFL (pre-season): Montreal 34 Toronto 26
EOBA: Markham 9 Port Hope 4
MLB: Los Angeles 8 Toronto 4
CFL (pre-season): Montreal 34 Toronto 26
EOBA: Markham 9 Port Hope 4
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