Vaughan In Motion’s Walk to Cure Cancer
“Some walked to honour a mother or father lost to cancer; some walked to support a friend fighting cancer!”
Whatever the motivation – over 800 walkers crammed into the Vaughan Mills food court on Sunday morning, April 29th at 10:00 am; the volunteers held hands and started the 5 km Walk – just 3 and half
times around the mall.
“Our main objective is to raise awareness that this disease can be beaten, to raise money for research and cancer care, and to have fun! That is why we showcase local musical talent as well as the Reptilia Show”, said Chair Peter Badali.
“We doubled the number of walkers over last year and doubled the pledges collected. 100% of the over $40,000.00 pledged will go directly to the Canadian Cancer Society.”
Since its very first walk this local based volunteer only driven group has donated over $400,000.00 to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Peter Badali continued: “Our deep felt thanks go the over 800 walkers as well as the over 100 volunteers that made the Walk go smoothly. And our very special thanks to all of our generous sponsors for the
advertising and incentive prizes”
For more information please call Peter Badali at 416-821-6061.
Thank you.
http://www.vaughaninmotion.com
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Man Charged For Gas Station Robberies
A 20-year-old man has been charged in connection with two robberies at the same Markham gas station.
On April 22 and 25, a man walked into the Petro-Canada at 9249 Ninth Line, armed with a knife and demanded cash
A few days after the second robbery, officers arrested the man in the Ninth Line and 16th Avenue area.
A search of his home, near the gas station, yielded scratch lottery tickets, clothing matching what was worn during the heists and a knife.
Ryan Adam Georgiadis of Markham was charged with two counts each of robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, disguise with intent and four counts of breach of probation.
He is scheduled to make another court appearance on May 2.
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On April 22 and 25, a man walked into the Petro-Canada at 9249 Ninth Line, armed with a knife and demanded cash
A few days after the second robbery, officers arrested the man in the Ninth Line and 16th Avenue area.
A search of his home, near the gas station, yielded scratch lottery tickets, clothing matching what was worn during the heists and a knife.
Ryan Adam Georgiadis of Markham was charged with two counts each of robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, disguise with intent and four counts of breach of probation.
He is scheduled to make another court appearance on May 2.
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Sports Report
The Raptors host the New Jersey Nets tonight in Game 5 of their best-of-seven first round series.
Down three games to one, Toronto must win tonight's game or their season will be over.
Tip off is at 7pm at the Air Canada Centre.
TJ Ford will be a gametime decision.
The Raptors' starting point guard is dealing with the flu and had to be sent home from yesterday's practise.
Roy Halladay pitched his second straight complete game and picked up his fourth win of the season, as the Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 6-1.
Halladay went the distance giving up just one earned run on five hits, while striking out eight.
The Jays are in Cleavland this evening to begin a three-game series with the Indians.
AJ Burnett (2-1) will face Cleavland's CC Sabathia (3-0) at 7pm.
Meanwhile, pitcher Gustavo Chacin has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained shoulder.
Dustin McGowen is expected to be called up from Syracuse to replace Chacin.
Scoreboard
NHL Playoffs
Ottawa 2 New Jersey 0 (Ott. leads 2-1)
San Jose 2 Detroit 1 (SJ leads 2-1)
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Down three games to one, Toronto must win tonight's game or their season will be over.
Tip off is at 7pm at the Air Canada Centre.
TJ Ford will be a gametime decision.
The Raptors' starting point guard is dealing with the flu and had to be sent home from yesterday's practise.
Roy Halladay pitched his second straight complete game and picked up his fourth win of the season, as the Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 6-1.
Halladay went the distance giving up just one earned run on five hits, while striking out eight.
The Jays are in Cleavland this evening to begin a three-game series with the Indians.
AJ Burnett (2-1) will face Cleavland's CC Sabathia (3-0) at 7pm.
Meanwhile, pitcher Gustavo Chacin has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained shoulder.
Dustin McGowen is expected to be called up from Syracuse to replace Chacin.
Scoreboard
NHL Playoffs
Ottawa 2 New Jersey 0 (Ott. leads 2-1)
San Jose 2 Detroit 1 (SJ leads 2-1)
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Monday, April 30, 2007
Jury Selection Begins For Alicia Ross Murder Trial
Jury selection will begin today in Newmarket, for the trial of a man accused of killing his next-door neighbour.
Daniel Sylvester of Markham is charged with second-degree murder in the slaying of 25-year-old Alicia Ross.
Her disappearance on Aug. 17, 2005, sparked one of the largest missing person searches in Ontario history with nearly 1,000 volunteers combing the area surrounding her home in Thornhill.
The exhaustive search turned up nothing.
Five weeks later, Sylvester surrendered to police on the advice of his lawyer.
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Daniel Sylvester of Markham is charged with second-degree murder in the slaying of 25-year-old Alicia Ross.
Her disappearance on Aug. 17, 2005, sparked one of the largest missing person searches in Ontario history with nearly 1,000 volunteers combing the area surrounding her home in Thornhill.
The exhaustive search turned up nothing.
Five weeks later, Sylvester surrendered to police on the advice of his lawyer.
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Ironheads Win Season Opener
The Markham Ironheads started their Ontario Lacrosse Association Junior "B" season, with an 11-9 win over Huntsville.
Next Game: Friday, May 4th, vs. Barrie
Time and Site: 8pm, Centennial Arena
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Next Game: Friday, May 4th, vs. Barrie
Time and Site: 8pm, Centennial Arena
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Students Banned From Year-End Trip
At least five Grade 8 students from a Thornhill school have been banned from an end-of-the-year trip to Montreal, after disparaging remarks about teachers appeared on the Internet site, Facebook.com.
Last week, letters about the "misuse of the Internet" were sent to parents of about 20 students at Willowbrook Public School by principal Kelly Fassel.
Parents were asked to meet with Fassel about their children's conduct.
During the meetings, at least five of the students found out they were no longer welcome on next month's two-day trip to Montreal.
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Last week, letters about the "misuse of the Internet" were sent to parents of about 20 students at Willowbrook Public School by principal Kelly Fassel.
Parents were asked to meet with Fassel about their children's conduct.
During the meetings, at least five of the students found out they were no longer welcome on next month's two-day trip to Montreal.
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Sports Report
The Raptors have fallen behind 3-1 to the Nets in their best-of-seven first round series, after New Jersey's 102-81 victory last night.
Vince Carter led New Jersey with 27 points while teammate Richard Jefferson added 23 points.
Andrea Bargnani led Toronto with 16 points.
The Raps will try to stave off elimination on Tuesday when they host Game five at the Air Canada Centre.
Tomo Okha picked up his second win of the season and 50th career victory as the Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 7-3.
Okha went seven innings giving up one earned run on five hits and striking out two.
The final game of the series goes tonight at the Rogers Centre.
Roy Halladay (3-0) will face the Rangers' Vincente Padilla (0-3).
First pitch is at 7:07pm.
Scoreboard
NHL Playoffs
Anaheim 3 Vancouver 2 (Ana. leads 2-1)
N.Y. Rangers 2 Buffalo 1 (Buff. leads 2-1)
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Vince Carter led New Jersey with 27 points while teammate Richard Jefferson added 23 points.
Andrea Bargnani led Toronto with 16 points.
The Raps will try to stave off elimination on Tuesday when they host Game five at the Air Canada Centre.
Tomo Okha picked up his second win of the season and 50th career victory as the Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 7-3.
Okha went seven innings giving up one earned run on five hits and striking out two.
The final game of the series goes tonight at the Rogers Centre.
Roy Halladay (3-0) will face the Rangers' Vincente Padilla (0-3).
First pitch is at 7:07pm.
Scoreboard
NHL Playoffs
Anaheim 3 Vancouver 2 (Ana. leads 2-1)
N.Y. Rangers 2 Buffalo 1 (Buff. leads 2-1)
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