A pair of youths are facing charges after two robberies in Markham.
On June 20 at about 3 p.m., a group of people were walking in the McCowan Road and Highglen Avenue area, when they were approached by two male teenagers.
One, holding a knife, demanded a woman's cellphone and then a man's wallet.
Later that day, another man filed a report telling police he had been robbed of a booklet of bus tickets while walking home near 14th and Coppard avenues.
Two youths — one 16 years old, the other 17 years old — are charged with two counts of robbery and two counts of disguise with intent.
Their names cannot be published under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Both appeared in a Newmarket court yesterday and are scheduled to return in August.
- ER
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Sports Report
The Blue Jays suffered a heart-breaking defeat to the New York Yankees last night in extra innings 3-2.
Toronto had a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the ninth, when reliever Jeremy Accardo balked home the tying run.
Then in the bottom of the tenth, Casey Jannsen surrendered the game-winning RBI single to New York's Robinson Canoe.
Game three of the four-game series will take place tonight in the big apple.
Sean Marcum (5-3) will face New York's Roger Clemens (2-4).
First pitch - 7:05pm
The Blue Jays have also put in a bid to host either the 2010 or 2012 All-star game.
If successful, it would mark the second time the Mid-Summer classic has been played in Toronto.
The previous time was in 1991.
The commissioner's office will make a decision in August.
The semi-finals for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup will begin tonight.
Austria will take on the Czech Republic in Edmonton.
Game time - 7:15pm ET.
The other semi-final match will be held tomorrow in Toronto.
Canadian athletes picked up seven medals yesterday at the Pan-American Games in Brazil.
- ER
Toronto had a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the ninth, when reliever Jeremy Accardo balked home the tying run.
Then in the bottom of the tenth, Casey Jannsen surrendered the game-winning RBI single to New York's Robinson Canoe.
Game three of the four-game series will take place tonight in the big apple.
Sean Marcum (5-3) will face New York's Roger Clemens (2-4).
First pitch - 7:05pm
The Blue Jays have also put in a bid to host either the 2010 or 2012 All-star game.
If successful, it would mark the second time the Mid-Summer classic has been played in Toronto.
The previous time was in 1991.
The commissioner's office will make a decision in August.
The semi-finals for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup will begin tonight.
Austria will take on the Czech Republic in Edmonton.
Game time - 7:15pm ET.
The other semi-final match will be held tomorrow in Toronto.
Canadian athletes picked up seven medals yesterday at the Pan-American Games in Brazil.
- ER
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Markham Scores High Waste Diversion Rate
The use of blue boxes and green bins has paid off for the residents of Markham.
According to a Statistics Canada survey, the town has reached a 70-per-cent diversion rate, meaning only 30 per cent of its waste goes to a landfill.
Toronto, in comparison, is at about 42 per cent diversion, while Montreal and Calgary are working at diverting one-third of their waste.
- ER
According to a Statistics Canada survey, the town has reached a 70-per-cent diversion rate, meaning only 30 per cent of its waste goes to a landfill.
Toronto, in comparison, is at about 42 per cent diversion, while Montreal and Calgary are working at diverting one-third of their waste.
- ER
Markham Man Charged In Smuggling Ring
A joint task force has broken up a cigarette smuggling ring worth millions of dollars, which has resulted in charges against a Markham man.
Investigators say a contraband search by Canada Border agents in Vancouver set off the probe, leading to a rental truck depot on Tapscott Road in Toronto's north-east end.
Liqiang Zhang, 29, of Markham, four men from Toronto, a 25-year-old Mississauga man and a 38-year-old man from Chicago are charged with the unlawful possession of tobacco products.
The men are scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 10.
- ER
Investigators say a contraband search by Canada Border agents in Vancouver set off the probe, leading to a rental truck depot on Tapscott Road in Toronto's north-east end.
Liqiang Zhang, 29, of Markham, four men from Toronto, a 25-year-old Mississauga man and a 38-year-old man from Chicago are charged with the unlawful possession of tobacco products.
The men are scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 10.
- ER
Sports Report
The Blue Jays fell to the New York Yankees last night 6-4.
The match was a home run filled affair, as Troy Glaus went deep twice, while Alex Rios added a solo shot.
Alex Rodriguez, Hideki Matsui and Robinson Canoe all homered for the Yankees.
Game two of four-game series goes tonight in the big apple.
Roy Halladay (10-4) will face New York's Andy Pettitte (5-6).
First pitch - 7:05pm
The Argonauts have added Quarterback Ian 'Rocky' Buttler to the roster.
Buttler has played five seasons in the CFL, mostly as a backup for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
The Argos play Calgary on Saturday.
At the Pan-American Games in Rio De Jeinario, Markham's Fiona McKee and partner
Charmaine Reid have advanced to the semi-finals of the women's doubles badminton event.
Canadian Soccer League: Vaughan Italia Shooters 1 North York Astros 1
- ER
The match was a home run filled affair, as Troy Glaus went deep twice, while Alex Rios added a solo shot.
Alex Rodriguez, Hideki Matsui and Robinson Canoe all homered for the Yankees.
Game two of four-game series goes tonight in the big apple.
Roy Halladay (10-4) will face New York's Andy Pettitte (5-6).
First pitch - 7:05pm
The Argonauts have added Quarterback Ian 'Rocky' Buttler to the roster.
Buttler has played five seasons in the CFL, mostly as a backup for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
The Argos play Calgary on Saturday.
At the Pan-American Games in Rio De Jeinario, Markham's Fiona McKee and partner
Charmaine Reid have advanced to the semi-finals of the women's doubles badminton event.
Canadian Soccer League: Vaughan Italia Shooters 1 North York Astros 1
- ER
Friday, July 13, 2007
Markham Native To Play In WNBA All-Star Game
Tammy Sutton-Brown has been elected to play in the WNBA All-Star game.
The Markham native, who plays for the Indiana Fever, is averaging 12.5 points per game this season.
Sutton-Brown will suit up for the Eastern Conference on July 15.
- ER
The Markham native, who plays for the Indiana Fever, is averaging 12.5 points per game this season.
Sutton-Brown will suit up for the Eastern Conference on July 15.
- ER
Sports Report
The Blue Jays began the second half of the regular season on a losing note, falling to the Boston Red Sox 7-4.
The Bosox roughed up starter Roy Halladay who gave up five runs; four of which came in the first inning.Game 2 of the four-game weekend series goes tonight in Boston.
Sean Marcum (4-3) will face Boston's Julian Tavarez (5-7).
First pitch - 7:05pm
The Argonauts picked up their first home win of the season, defeating the Calgary Stampeders 48-15.
Quarterback Micheal Bishop threw three touchdown passes before having to leave the game with an injury to his throwing arm.
His status is unknown.
The Argos return to action on July 21, when they play the Stamps in Calgary.
At the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, yesterday's winners were Chili, Nigeria, Argentina and Mexico.
The Quarterfinals take place this weekend in various Canadian cities.
- ER
The Bosox roughed up starter Roy Halladay who gave up five runs; four of which came in the first inning.Game 2 of the four-game weekend series goes tonight in Boston.
Sean Marcum (4-3) will face Boston's Julian Tavarez (5-7).
First pitch - 7:05pm
The Argonauts picked up their first home win of the season, defeating the Calgary Stampeders 48-15.
Quarterback Micheal Bishop threw three touchdown passes before having to leave the game with an injury to his throwing arm.
His status is unknown.
The Argos return to action on July 21, when they play the Stamps in Calgary.
At the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, yesterday's winners were Chili, Nigeria, Argentina and Mexico.
The Quarterfinals take place this weekend in various Canadian cities.
- ER
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