York Region Transit is hoping that WiFi access on its VIVA buses will be enough to lure more motorists out of their cars and improve the quality of service to its existing customers.
York wants to offer WiFi free to riders by selling advertising, which would appear on the screen when the user logs in.
An alternative is a subscriber fee.
If successful, YRT would become one of the first systems in Canada to offer WiFi.
- ER
Friday, July 6, 2007
Sports Report
Team Canada lost to the Austrians last night 1-0, at the FIFA Under 20 World Cup.
With the loss, Canada's record falls to 0-2 at the tournament.
Canada must win their next game on Sunday against Congo in order to have a shot at advancing to the next round.
In other action, Gambia beat New Zealand 1-0, Mexico defeated Portugal 2-1, and Chile shutout Congo 3-0.
Tonight, Panama takes on the Czech Republic, North Korea faces Argentina, Brazil matches up against the United States, and South Korea takes on Poland.
All four games will be played this evening in Ottawa and Montreal.
The Blue Jays open up a weekend series against the Cleveland Indians at the Rogers Centre tonight.
Roy Halladay (9-3) will face Cleveland's Cliff Lee (5-4).
First pitch: 7:07pm
IBL: Kitchener 11 Toronto 10
TBA: Newmarket 6 Whitby 3
- ER
With the loss, Canada's record falls to 0-2 at the tournament.
Canada must win their next game on Sunday against Congo in order to have a shot at advancing to the next round.
In other action, Gambia beat New Zealand 1-0, Mexico defeated Portugal 2-1, and Chile shutout Congo 3-0.
Tonight, Panama takes on the Czech Republic, North Korea faces Argentina, Brazil matches up against the United States, and South Korea takes on Poland.
All four games will be played this evening in Ottawa and Montreal.
The Blue Jays open up a weekend series against the Cleveland Indians at the Rogers Centre tonight.
Roy Halladay (9-3) will face Cleveland's Cliff Lee (5-4).
First pitch: 7:07pm
IBL: Kitchener 11 Toronto 10
TBA: Newmarket 6 Whitby 3
- ER
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Press Release: Learn how to be a Safe Streets driver.
Safe Driving Course July 31
The Town of Markham and Young Drivers of Canada are offering a free safe driving course for all Markham residents on Tuesday July 31, 2007 starting at 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Registration starts at 6:45.p.m.
This course supports the Markham Safe Streets program, which focuses on improving road safety by positively changing driving behaviour. This is an initiative of Markham Council, overseen by the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC).
Sign up for the two-hour course to be held at the Thornhill Public Library - Auditorium, 7755 Bayview Avenue. Refreshments will be provided and each participant will receive a small token of appreciation.
Space is limited, so sign up now by calling 905-477-5530.
The Town of Markham and Young Drivers of Canada are offering a free safe driving course for all Markham residents on Tuesday July 31, 2007 starting at 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Registration starts at 6:45.p.m.
This course supports the Markham Safe Streets program, which focuses on improving road safety by positively changing driving behaviour. This is an initiative of Markham Council, overseen by the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC).
Sign up for the two-hour course to be held at the Thornhill Public Library - Auditorium, 7755 Bayview Avenue. Refreshments will be provided and each participant will receive a small token of appreciation.
Space is limited, so sign up now by calling 905-477-5530.
Sports Report
The Blue Jays defeated the Oakland Athletics yesterday 10-3.
Matt Stairs drove in four runs with a two-run double in the first inning, and a two-run home run in the third.
The Jays have the day off before beginning a weekend series against the Cleveland Indians on Friday.
Toronto FC picked up their first road win in club history last night, after beating Real Salt Lake 2-1.
Collin Samuel scored the game winning goal on a penalty kick in the 79th minute.
TFC will now head to Chicago, for a match against the Fire on Saturday.
At the FIFA Under 20 World Cup, yesterday's winners were Uruguay, Spain, Japan and Nigeria.
Tonight, Canada takes on Austria in Edmonton.
Game time - 7:45pm.
TBA: Thornhill 5 Newmarket 3
IBL: Toronto 6 Oshawa 5
- ER
Matt Stairs drove in four runs with a two-run double in the first inning, and a two-run home run in the third.
The Jays have the day off before beginning a weekend series against the Cleveland Indians on Friday.
Toronto FC picked up their first road win in club history last night, after beating Real Salt Lake 2-1.
Collin Samuel scored the game winning goal on a penalty kick in the 79th minute.
TFC will now head to Chicago, for a match against the Fire on Saturday.
At the FIFA Under 20 World Cup, yesterday's winners were Uruguay, Spain, Japan and Nigeria.
Tonight, Canada takes on Austria in Edmonton.
Game time - 7:45pm.
TBA: Thornhill 5 Newmarket 3
IBL: Toronto 6 Oshawa 5
- ER
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Sylvester In Court For Sentencing
Daniel Sylvester may find out today how long he must remain in jail before being eligible for parole in the murder of his 25-year-old neighbour.
In May, after less than four hours of deliberations, a jury found Sylvester, 33, guilty of second-degree murder in the beating death of Alicia Ross on Aug. 17, 2005.
Judge Ted Minden will hear sentencing submissions and rule on parole eligibility on the conviction, which carries an automatic life sentence with no chance of parole for at least 10 years.
- ER
In May, after less than four hours of deliberations, a jury found Sylvester, 33, guilty of second-degree murder in the beating death of Alicia Ross on Aug. 17, 2005.
Judge Ted Minden will hear sentencing submissions and rule on parole eligibility on the conviction, which carries an automatic life sentence with no chance of parole for at least 10 years.
- ER
Man Wanted For Markville Robbery
York Regional Police are looking for a man, who robbed a Markham currency exchange on Saturday.
The man approached a clerk at the Continental Currency Exchange booth inside Markville Shopping Centre at about 6 p.m., asking if it was open.
A few minutes later, the man walked back up to the booth and put a note up on a glass window demanding cash and claiming he had a gun.
The clerk wasn't hurt.
The robber is described as male with dark brown skin, possibly of South Asian descent, 30 to 35 years old, five-feet, 10 inches tall with a slim build and slim face, unshaven with small eyes.
He was wearing a yellow baseball cap and a yellow T-shirt.
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 online at www.1800222tips.com
- ER
The man approached a clerk at the Continental Currency Exchange booth inside Markville Shopping Centre at about 6 p.m., asking if it was open.
A few minutes later, the man walked back up to the booth and put a note up on a glass window demanding cash and claiming he had a gun.
The clerk wasn't hurt.
The robber is described as male with dark brown skin, possibly of South Asian descent, 30 to 35 years old, five-feet, 10 inches tall with a slim build and slim face, unshaven with small eyes.
He was wearing a yellow baseball cap and a yellow T-shirt.
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 online at www.1800222tips.com
- ER
Sports Report
The Blue Jays fell to the Oakland Athletics 3-1.
Oakland pitcher Joe Blanton threw a complete game, allowing four hits, while striking out four Toronto batters.
The rubber match of the three game series takes place this afternoon.
Dustin McGowan (4-4) will face Oakland's Joe Kennedy (2-6).
First pitch: 4:05pm
Toronto FC will try again for their first road win this evening when they face Real Salt Lake.
TFC is 0-4-2 when they're away from BMO Field.
Game time: 10:00pm
At the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, yesterday's winners were Brazil, the United States, and Argentina.
The Czech Republic and North Korea tied 2-2.
- ER
Oakland pitcher Joe Blanton threw a complete game, allowing four hits, while striking out four Toronto batters.
The rubber match of the three game series takes place this afternoon.
Dustin McGowan (4-4) will face Oakland's Joe Kennedy (2-6).
First pitch: 4:05pm
Toronto FC will try again for their first road win this evening when they face Real Salt Lake.
TFC is 0-4-2 when they're away from BMO Field.
Game time: 10:00pm
At the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, yesterday's winners were Brazil, the United States, and Argentina.
The Czech Republic and North Korea tied 2-2.
- ER
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