York Regional Police are looking for two men wanted for a gunpoint robbery at a Thornhill Tim Hortons.
Two men walked up to an employee tossing out trash at the back of the shop, in the Hwy. 7 and Leslie Street area, at about 4:30 a.m. Saturday
The employee and a fellow co-worker were forced into a freezer as the suspects stole cash from the register before fleeing.
No one was hurt.
Police describe both suspects as Asian males, 20 to 25 years old, wearing blue hoodies, blue jeans, sunglasses, gloves and bandannas over their faces.
One stands five-feet, nine-inches and was packing a black semi-automatic pistol.
The other is five-feet, 10-inches tall and was armed with a blue or black crowbar.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at www.1800222tips.com
- ER
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Sports Report
The Blue Jays overcame four errors and a 3-0 deficit, to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4.
Catcher Greg Zaun hit a two-run homerun in the 6th inning, giving Toronto the lead.
The final game of the series takes place this afternoon.
AJ Burnett (5-6) returns from a stint on the disabled list to face Minnesota's Carlos Silva (5-8)
First pitch: 2:05pm
The Argonauts kick off their 2007 CFL season tonight, when they host the defending Grey Cup champions, the BC Lions.
Damon Allen will be the starting quarterback, with Micheal Bishop and Mike McMahon backing him up.
Game time: 6:30pm at the Rogers Centre.
IBL: Toronto 9 Stratford 0
TBA: North York 7 Newmarket 0
- ER
Catcher Greg Zaun hit a two-run homerun in the 6th inning, giving Toronto the lead.
The final game of the series takes place this afternoon.
AJ Burnett (5-6) returns from a stint on the disabled list to face Minnesota's Carlos Silva (5-8)
First pitch: 2:05pm
The Argonauts kick off their 2007 CFL season tonight, when they host the defending Grey Cup champions, the BC Lions.
Damon Allen will be the starting quarterback, with Micheal Bishop and Mike McMahon backing him up.
Game time: 6:30pm at the Rogers Centre.
IBL: Toronto 9 Stratford 0
TBA: North York 7 Newmarket 0
- ER
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Press Release: Environmental Policy Review and Consolidation Study, Public Open House
Members of the public are invited to attend and provide input at this Public Information Meeting on the Environmental Policy Review and Consolidation Study on:
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. Presentation)
Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre
101 Town Centre Blvd.
This study, currently underway, identifies the Town’s Natural Heritage System and provides a policy framework for its long-term protection. It will consolidate existing policies related to valleylands, woodlands and the Oak Ridges Moraine and add new mapping and policies related to a preliminary Rouge Park boundary, Greenbelt Plan conformity, watershed planning requirements and other policy objectives of senior governments (regional and provincial) and the Toronto Region Conservation Authority.
The Public Information Meeting will introduce how the Town intends to establish its natural heritage system and present preliminary mapping.
The Town will be receiving comments on the Environmental Policy Review and Consolidation Study preliminary mapping until September 7, 2007.
Sports Report
The Blue Jays fell to the Minnesota Twins last night in extra innings 2-1.
Game three of the four game series takes place tonight.
Josh Towers (2-5) will face Minnesota's Boof Bonser (5-3)
First pitch: 8:10pm
Toronto FC have signed forward Collin Samuel to a three year contact.
The native of Trinidad and Tobago recently played for Dundee United in the Scottish Premeir League.
TFC also traded fullback Kevin Goldthwaite to the New York Red Bulls in exchange for leftback Todd Dunivant.
The Markham Ironheads wrapped up their Jr. "B" Lacrosse season yesterday, losing to Clarington 11-3.
- ER
Game three of the four game series takes place tonight.
Josh Towers (2-5) will face Minnesota's Boof Bonser (5-3)
First pitch: 8:10pm
Toronto FC have signed forward Collin Samuel to a three year contact.
The native of Trinidad and Tobago recently played for Dundee United in the Scottish Premeir League.
TFC also traded fullback Kevin Goldthwaite to the New York Red Bulls in exchange for leftback Todd Dunivant.
The Markham Ironheads wrapped up their Jr. "B" Lacrosse season yesterday, losing to Clarington 11-3.
- ER
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Press Release: Region requests reduced outdoor water use in Markham
York Region water reservoir levels have been reduced during the recent hot, dry weather.
Markham residents are asked not to run municipal water from a hose, pipe, sprinkler or permanent irrigation system to:
- Water lawns or gardens
- Wash cars, sidewalks or driveways
- Fill or top up swimming pools
YRP Locate Missing Markham Couple
York Regional Police have located a young Markham couple that disappeared five days ago.
On June 20, around 7:45 a.m., Sueming Chun, 15, was last seen by her parents at her Bedale Crescent area home, in the Birchmount Road and Steeles Avenue area.
At 7:20 a.m. the same day, David Wu, 14, was last seen by his dad when he was dropped off at Brebeuf Catholic High School in the Bayview Avenue and Steeles area.
The two were found safe at about 9 p.m. last night.
- ER
On June 20, around 7:45 a.m., Sueming Chun, 15, was last seen by her parents at her Bedale Crescent area home, in the Birchmount Road and Steeles Avenue area.
At 7:20 a.m. the same day, David Wu, 14, was last seen by his dad when he was dropped off at Brebeuf Catholic High School in the Bayview Avenue and Steeles area.
The two were found safe at about 9 p.m. last night.
- ER
Sports Report
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
- ER
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
- ER
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