MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 11, 2007
Markham Marketing Firm wins Markham Board of Trade Award
Capstone Communications Group, Markham is the winner of the Markham
Board of Trade's prestigious Community Relations & Cultural Enrichment
Award, to be handed out on October 18, 6 pm, at the 17th Annual Markham
Board of Trade, Celebration of Business Excellence gala dinner at
Markham Suites.
Capstone was chosen from amongst numerous nominated businesses. Helen
Walter, principal of Capstone said, "We're thrilled that a small, micro
business like ours was recognized from amongst so many larger, more
prominent businesses. It's quite an honour."
Capstone was chosen for the award for their years of community service
and volunteerism with dozens of local charities, not-for-profits and
community events. Their donated marketing services help organizations
promote themselves without the high costs normally involved.
The entire Markham business community is invited to attend the gala.
The Markham Board of Trade claims this will be the premier business
event of the Region in 2007.
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For more information on Capstone contact them at: 905-472-2330 or visit
their website at http://www.capstonecomm.com
For more information on the Markham Board of Trade, contact them at:
905-474-0730 or visit their website at http://www.markhamboard.com
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
YRP Search For Robbery Suspects
York Regional Police are looking for two men after a violent robbery in Concord Saturday.
At about noon, two men walked into a window tinting shop at 207 Edgeley Blvd. where two employees were working and asked about a product.
Both clerks were then attacked, hit on the head and tied up.
The robbers grabbed cash, credit cards and computer equipment before fleeing in an unknown direction.
The first suspect is described as an Asian male, between 19 and 22-years-old, five feet tall with a thin build, a round face and short, dark hair.
He was wearing a white T-shirt, yellow jersey and athletic-style pants.
The second suspect is a black male, 20 to 23 years old, who was wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with informaiton is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip online at www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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At about noon, two men walked into a window tinting shop at 207 Edgeley Blvd. where two employees were working and asked about a product.
Both clerks were then attacked, hit on the head and tied up.
The robbers grabbed cash, credit cards and computer equipment before fleeing in an unknown direction.
The first suspect is described as an Asian male, between 19 and 22-years-old, five feet tall with a thin build, a round face and short, dark hair.
He was wearing a white T-shirt, yellow jersey and athletic-style pants.
The second suspect is a black male, 20 to 23 years old, who was wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with informaiton is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip online at www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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Sports Report
For the second time in three games, the Blue Jays blew a ninth inning lead, falling to the Detroit Tigers last night 5-4.
Toronto had a 4-1 lead heading into the final inning, only to watch the Tigers rally for four runs.
The Jays are back home to begin a three-game series against the New York Yankees.
Sean Marcum (12-5) will face New York's Phil Hughes (2-3).
First pitch - 7:07pm, Rogers Centre
Keith Pelley has announced he will be stepping down as the Argonauts president at the end of the season.
Pelley will the be the new head of Olympico, the company set up to run the Canadian broadcasts of the 2010 and 2012 Olympics.
Meanwhile, CFL fans will now have the opportunity to vote for this season's all-star teams.
Fans can log on to CFL.ca and futureshop.ca to vote for the East Division and West Division All-Star teams, which will be announced on October 24.
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Toronto had a 4-1 lead heading into the final inning, only to watch the Tigers rally for four runs.
The Jays are back home to begin a three-game series against the New York Yankees.
Sean Marcum (12-5) will face New York's Phil Hughes (2-3).
First pitch - 7:07pm, Rogers Centre
Keith Pelley has announced he will be stepping down as the Argonauts president at the end of the season.
Pelley will the be the new head of Olympico, the company set up to run the Canadian broadcasts of the 2010 and 2012 Olympics.
Meanwhile, CFL fans will now have the opportunity to vote for this season's all-star teams.
Fans can log on to CFL.ca and futureshop.ca to vote for the East Division and West Division All-Star teams, which will be announced on October 24.
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Monday, September 10, 2007
YRP Search For Sex Assault Suspect
York Regional Police have released a composite image of a man wanted for inappropriately touching a teenaged girl in Thornhill on Aug. 28.
At about 2:45 p.m., the 14-year-old girl was walking on Kirk Drive close to Yonge Street when the man approached her.
According to police, The man grabbed the girl and inappropriately touched her repeatedly.
She eventually escaped from her attacker and ran to a nearby restaurant. She was not hurt, police said.
The man wanted for the attack is described as Caucasian, possibly of Portuguese descent, 40 years old, five-feet, 10-inches tall with a medium build, short black hair, scruffy black beard, a big nose, yellow crooked teeth, strong body odour, and a generally unkempt appearance.
The man was wearing T-shirt, black pants and a white belt and was carrying a ripped green gym bag over his shoulder.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip online at www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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At about 2:45 p.m., the 14-year-old girl was walking on Kirk Drive close to Yonge Street when the man approached her.
According to police, The man grabbed the girl and inappropriately touched her repeatedly.
She eventually escaped from her attacker and ran to a nearby restaurant. She was not hurt, police said.
The man wanted for the attack is described as Caucasian, possibly of Portuguese descent, 40 years old, five-feet, 10-inches tall with a medium build, short black hair, scruffy black beard, a big nose, yellow crooked teeth, strong body odour, and a generally unkempt appearance.
The man was wearing T-shirt, black pants and a white belt and was carrying a ripped green gym bag over his shoulder.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip online at www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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Markham Woman Wakes Up To Find Intruder
A Markham man has been charged after a woman woke up to find someone lurking in her bedroom on Saturday.
The man fled the scene when the woman awoke.
A probe was launched by York Regional Police and a man was arrested in connection with the home invasion.
Ron Kakar, 18, of Markham is charged with break and enter with the intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of stolen property under $5,000.
Police are still investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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The man fled the scene when the woman awoke.
A probe was launched by York Regional Police and a man was arrested in connection with the home invasion.
Ron Kakar, 18, of Markham is charged with break and enter with the intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of stolen property under $5,000.
Police are still investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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Press Release: TURN TO ROGERS TELEVISION FOR LOCAL PROVINCIAL CANDIDATE DEBATES
Friday, September 7, 2007 � [YORK REGION] � Rogers Television presents in depth provincial election coverage with seven one-hour candidate debates for ridings across York Region and Bradford West Gwillimbury. The candidate debates will air on Rogers Cable 10/63 and will also be available on Rogers on Demand for Rogers Cable customers.
Candidate Debate Broadcast Schedule:
Markham-Unionville Saturday, September 8th 4:00pm
Sunday, September 16th 10:00am
Friday, September 21st 9:00pm
Sunday, September 30th 9:00am
Saturday, October 6th 9:00am
Newmarket-Aurora Sunday, September 9th 7:00pm
Thursday, September 20th 12:00pm
Saturday, September 22nd 9:00am
Sunday, September 30th 10:00am
Saturday, October 6th 10:00am
York-Simcoe Tuesday, September 11th 12:00pm
Tuesday, September 18th 12:00pm
Saturday, September 22nd 10:00am
Friday, September 28th 9:00pm
Sunday, October 7th 10:00am
Oak Ridges-Markham Thursday, September 13th 12:00pm
Sunday, September 23rd 9:00am
Friday, September 28th 8:00pm
Monday, October 1st 12:00pm
Sunday, October 7th 9:00am
Richmond Hill Saturday, September 15th 9:00am
Friday, September 21st 8:00pm
Tuesday, September 25th 12:00pm
Friday, September 28th 12:00pm
Thursday, October 4th 12:00pm
Thornhill Saturday, September 15th 10:00am
Thursday, September 27th 12:00pm
Saturday, September 29th 9:00am
Friday, October 5th 12:00pm
Friday, October 5th 8:00pm
Vaughan Sunday, September 16th 9:00am
Sunday, September 23rd 10:00am
Saturday, September 29th 10:00am
Tuesday, October 2nd 12:00pm
Friday, October 5th 9:00pm
Tune in on election night � Wednesday, October 10th � starting at 8:00pm for LIVE provincial election coverage with results, reports and candidate interviews from across the region.
Rogers Television is a one of a kind TV channel that is tailor-made for local audiences. Every year, our stations proudly produce over 15,000 hours of original, informative local programming, reinforcing Rogers Cable's commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers Television is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Communications Inc., Canada's largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.2 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
Rogers Television serves the Regional Municipality of York. Rogers Cable 10 serves Newmarket, Georgina, East Gwillimbury and Bradford West Gwillimbury. Rogers Cable 63 serves Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and King. For more information visit www.rogerstelevision.com
Candidate Debate Broadcast Schedule:
Markham-Unionville Saturday, September 8th 4:00pm
Sunday, September 16th 10:00am
Friday, September 21st 9:00pm
Sunday, September 30th 9:00am
Saturday, October 6th 9:00am
Newmarket-Aurora Sunday, September 9th 7:00pm
Thursday, September 20th 12:00pm
Saturday, September 22nd 9:00am
Sunday, September 30th 10:00am
Saturday, October 6th 10:00am
York-Simcoe Tuesday, September 11th 12:00pm
Tuesday, September 18th 12:00pm
Saturday, September 22nd 10:00am
Friday, September 28th 9:00pm
Sunday, October 7th 10:00am
Oak Ridges-Markham Thursday, September 13th 12:00pm
Sunday, September 23rd 9:00am
Friday, September 28th 8:00pm
Monday, October 1st 12:00pm
Sunday, October 7th 9:00am
Richmond Hill Saturday, September 15th 9:00am
Friday, September 21st 8:00pm
Tuesday, September 25th 12:00pm
Friday, September 28th 12:00pm
Thursday, October 4th 12:00pm
Thornhill Saturday, September 15th 10:00am
Thursday, September 27th 12:00pm
Saturday, September 29th 9:00am
Friday, October 5th 12:00pm
Friday, October 5th 8:00pm
Vaughan Sunday, September 16th 9:00am
Sunday, September 23rd 10:00am
Saturday, September 29th 10:00am
Tuesday, October 2nd 12:00pm
Friday, October 5th 9:00pm
Tune in on election night � Wednesday, October 10th � starting at 8:00pm for LIVE provincial election coverage with results, reports and candidate interviews from across the region.
Rogers Television is a one of a kind TV channel that is tailor-made for local audiences. Every year, our stations proudly produce over 15,000 hours of original, informative local programming, reinforcing Rogers Cable's commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers Television is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Communications Inc., Canada's largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.2 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
Rogers Television serves the Regional Municipality of York. Rogers Cable 10 serves Newmarket, Georgina, East Gwillimbury and Bradford West Gwillimbury. Rogers Cable 63 serves Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and King. For more information visit www.rogerstelevision.com
Sports Report
Sunday
MLB: Tampa Bay 3 Toronto 2
OPJHL: Markham 6 Ajax 2
Saturday
MLB: Tampa Bay 5 Toronto 4
CFL: Toronto 35 Hamilton 22
MLS: FC Dallas 2 Tornonto 0
OUA Football: Waterloo 18 York 15; Ottawa 50 UofT 7
Friday
MLB: Toronto 7 Tampa Bay 2
OPJHL: Markham 4 North York 1
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MLB: Tampa Bay 3 Toronto 2
OPJHL: Markham 6 Ajax 2
Saturday
MLB: Tampa Bay 5 Toronto 4
CFL: Toronto 35 Hamilton 22
MLS: FC Dallas 2 Tornonto 0
OUA Football: Waterloo 18 York 15; Ottawa 50 UofT 7
Friday
MLB: Toronto 7 Tampa Bay 2
OPJHL: Markham 4 North York 1
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