A 68-year-old woman was killed when the car she was travelling in collided with a tractor-trailer last night in Woodbridge.
York Regional Police said the woman and her husband were driving on Hwy. 7 when they collided with a tractor-trailer at the intersection of Hwy. 7 and Pine Valley Dr.
The 65-year-old man managed to escape the wreck without serious injury.
The 27-year-old driver of the tractor-trailer and his 54-year-old passenger were not injured.
Traffic investigators closed off the intersection overnight to reconstruct the accident.
Police are still trying to determine if either one of the drivers were at fault.
With files form thestar.com
- ER
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Markham Fire Probes Thornhill Blaze
Markham Fire investigators are continuing to probe the cause of a blaze at a Thornhill home Friday evening.
According to an official, twenty-two firefighters responded to 157 Langstaff Rd., in the Bayview Avenue and Hwy. 407 area, just after 10:30 p.m. after flames were spotted in the two-storey home.
Two people were in the home as the blaze raged — one managed to get out, the other was rescued.
Damage is pegged at $80,000.
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
According to an official, twenty-two firefighters responded to 157 Langstaff Rd., in the Bayview Avenue and Hwy. 407 area, just after 10:30 p.m. after flames were spotted in the two-storey home.
Two people were in the home as the blaze raged — one managed to get out, the other was rescued.
Damage is pegged at $80,000.
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
Sports Report
The Blue Jays held on for a 5-4 win over the Oakland Athletics last night.
Lyle Overbay led the offense, hitting a crucial two-run double in the 8th inning.
The final game of three game series goes this afternoon in Oakland.
Roy Halladay (14-6) will face Oakland's Lenny Dinardo (8-7).
First pitch - 3:35pm
The Maple Leafs will try to win the Jack and Lynn Domico trophy this evening at Christie Pits, when they host game seven of the Intercounty Baseball League final.
The Leafs and Brantford Red Sox are tied at three games a piece.
First pitch - 7:30pm
- ER
Lyle Overbay led the offense, hitting a crucial two-run double in the 8th inning.
The final game of three game series goes this afternoon in Oakland.
Roy Halladay (14-6) will face Oakland's Lenny Dinardo (8-7).
First pitch - 3:35pm
The Maple Leafs will try to win the Jack and Lynn Domico trophy this evening at Christie Pits, when they host game seven of the Intercounty Baseball League final.
The Leafs and Brantford Red Sox are tied at three games a piece.
First pitch - 7:30pm
- ER
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Markham Installs "Share The Road" Signs
The Town of Markham will be unveiling new street signs during a press conference at Middlefield Collegiate tomorrow, to promote the safe sharing of roads for cars and bicycles.
The installation of these signs is part of Markham's on-going effort to promote safe cycling and road safety in general.
The new signs will be installed in strategic locations along 112 kilometres of on-road bicycle routes.
- ER
The installation of these signs is part of Markham's on-going effort to promote safe cycling and road safety in general.
The new signs will be installed in strategic locations along 112 kilometres of on-road bicycle routes.
- ER
NDP Names Thornhill Candidate
The provincial New Democratic Party have nominated its candidate for Thornhill.
Sandra Parrott accepted the nomination last week.
Parrott has worked with the NDP on every election campaign since 1997 and finally decided to throw her hat in the ring.
A resident of the Thornhill Green Co-Op, Parrott has been a vocal supporter of affordable housing in York Region and the rights of the disabled.
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
Sandra Parrott accepted the nomination last week.
Parrott has worked with the NDP on every election campaign since 1997 and finally decided to throw her hat in the ring.
A resident of the Thornhill Green Co-Op, Parrott has been a vocal supporter of affordable housing in York Region and the rights of the disabled.
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
YRP Search For Pacific Mall Murder Suspects
Investigators are canvassing Markham's Pacific Mall, in an effort to seek further information on the whereabouts of Peng (Victor) Li, 25, of Markham, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for the First Degree Murder of Long (Owen) Sha.
Mr. Li’s mother, who lives in China, is urging her son to seek legal advice and arrange his surrender to York Regional Police.
A Canada-wide warrant has also been issued for the arrest of a 17-year-old male from Toronto, for First Degree Murder.
His name cannot be released under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Li and the 17-year-old were part of group of seven males who were involved with the May, 2007, homicide.
The remaining five have already been arrested.
- ER
Mr. Li’s mother, who lives in China, is urging her son to seek legal advice and arrange his surrender to York Regional Police.
A Canada-wide warrant has also been issued for the arrest of a 17-year-old male from Toronto, for First Degree Murder.
His name cannot be released under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Li and the 17-year-old were part of group of seven males who were involved with the May, 2007, homicide.
The remaining five have already been arrested.
- ER
Sports Report
The Blue Jays needed extra innings to beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2.
Toronto scored four runs in the 12th inning, including an RBI double by Troy Glaus.
Game two of the three game series goes tonight in Oakland.
Jesse Litsch (5-6) will face Oakland's Chad Gaudin (10-9).
First pitch - 10:05pm
Team Canada opened round two of the FIBA Qualifying tournament with a 95-88 win over Uruguay.
Jesse Young led the Canadians with 22 points.
Canada will face Argentina tonight in Las Vegas.
Tip off - 6pm
Canada took game one of the Junior Hockey Super Series, defeating Russia 4-2.
Game two of the exhibition series takes place tomorrow in Russia.
Colin Linford, the President of the Canadian Soccer Association, is stepping down.
Linford attributed his departure to a lack of support from a majority of the CSA executive and it's board of directors.
- ER
Toronto scored four runs in the 12th inning, including an RBI double by Troy Glaus.
Game two of the three game series goes tonight in Oakland.
Jesse Litsch (5-6) will face Oakland's Chad Gaudin (10-9).
First pitch - 10:05pm
Team Canada opened round two of the FIBA Qualifying tournament with a 95-88 win over Uruguay.
Jesse Young led the Canadians with 22 points.
Canada will face Argentina tonight in Las Vegas.
Tip off - 6pm
Canada took game one of the Junior Hockey Super Series, defeating Russia 4-2.
Game two of the exhibition series takes place tomorrow in Russia.
Colin Linford, the President of the Canadian Soccer Association, is stepping down.
Linford attributed his departure to a lack of support from a majority of the CSA executive and it's board of directors.
- ER
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