Congratulations
Council formally acknowledged the tremendous
work of the committees, community volunteers
and Town staff who delivered a number of very
successful community events throughout the
summer. Special mention was made of
Councillor Carolina Moretti and the Canada Day
Committee, Regional Councillor Jack Heath and
the Markham Jazz Festival Committee and
Councillor Logan Kanapathi, staff member Jason
Tsien and the Milliken Children’s Festival
Committee.
A Markham street to be named in honour
of Terry Fox
Council unanimously voted to name a street
within the Town of Markham after Canadian
hero Terry Fox. 2007 marks the 27th
anniversary of the Terry Fox Run—a nowinternational
event that raises millions of dollars
for Cancer research. This year the run is being
held on Sunday, September 16. The
Markham/Unionville run begins at the Unionville
Library at 9 a.m.; the Thornhill run begins at
Thornlea Secondary School at 9 a.m..
Thornhill Secondary Plan for Thornhill
Planning District
Council approved the amendment the Official
Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, to
incorporate an amendment to the Thornhill
Secondary Plan for the Thornhill Planning
District (Planning District #3). The amendment
restricts the height of buildings in the Heritage
District along Yonge Street to three storeys.
For Council agendas and staff reports, visit
http://www.markham.ca
Issued by:
Corporate Communications
Town of Markham
905-415-7548
Friday, September 14, 2007
Sports Report
MLB: Toronto 2 New York 1
Tonight
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles; 7:07pm, Rogers Centre
Markham Waxers vs. Pickering Panthers; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena (8600 McCowan Ave.)
Tonight
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles; 7:07pm, Rogers Centre
Markham Waxers vs. Pickering Panthers; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena (8600 McCowan Ave.)
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
McGuinty Visits Markham
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty made a brief appearance in Markham last night to help incumbent Markham-Unionville MPP Michael Chan open his campaign office.
Ending a hectic day that had the premier campaigning in Ottawa and Lindsay, he and wife Terri were greeted by about 70 supporters.
Included in the gathering were 14 members of Markham Firefighter Association local 2727, whose 236 members have declared their support for Chan.
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
Ending a hectic day that had the premier campaigning in Ottawa and Lindsay, he and wife Terri were greeted by about 70 supporters.
Included in the gathering were 14 members of Markham Firefighter Association local 2727, whose 236 members have declared their support for Chan.
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
Sports Report
The Blue Jays have now dropped four in a row, after last night's 9-2 loss to the New York Yankees.
The big blow came in the 5th inning when Yankee DH Jason Giambi belted his 12th career grand slam.
Game two of three-game series takes place at the Rogers Centre tonight.
Dustin McGowan (10-8) will face New York's Mike Mussina (8-10).
First pitch - 7:07pm
The Canadian Men's Soccer team host an "International Friendly" against Costa Rica tonight.
Game time is 7pm at BMO Field.
Richmond Hill's Raymond Oh shot a one-over par 72 yesterday for a two-stroke victory in the Golf Association of Ontario's Baka Wireless men's public player championship at Mill Run Golf Club in Uxbridge.
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
The big blow came in the 5th inning when Yankee DH Jason Giambi belted his 12th career grand slam.
Game two of three-game series takes place at the Rogers Centre tonight.
Dustin McGowan (10-8) will face New York's Mike Mussina (8-10).
First pitch - 7:07pm
The Canadian Men's Soccer team host an "International Friendly" against Costa Rica tonight.
Game time is 7pm at BMO Field.
Richmond Hill's Raymond Oh shot a one-over par 72 yesterday for a two-stroke victory in the Golf Association of Ontario's Baka Wireless men's public player championship at Mill Run Golf Club in Uxbridge.
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Press Release: Markham Marketing Firm wins Markham Board of Trade Award
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 11, 2007
Markham Marketing Firm wins Markham Board of Trade Award
Capstone Communications Group, Markham is the winner of the Markham
Board of Trade's prestigious Community Relations & Cultural Enrichment
Award, to be handed out on October 18, 6 pm, at the 17th Annual Markham
Board of Trade, Celebration of Business Excellence gala dinner at
Markham Suites.
Capstone was chosen from amongst numerous nominated businesses. Helen
Walter, principal of Capstone said, "We're thrilled that a small, micro
business like ours was recognized from amongst so many larger, more
prominent businesses. It's quite an honour."
Capstone was chosen for the award for their years of community service
and volunteerism with dozens of local charities, not-for-profits and
community events. Their donated marketing services help organizations
promote themselves without the high costs normally involved.
The entire Markham business community is invited to attend the gala.
The Markham Board of Trade claims this will be the premier business
event of the Region in 2007.
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For more information on Capstone contact them at: 905-472-2330 or visit
their website at http://www.capstonecomm.com
For more information on the Markham Board of Trade, contact them at:
905-474-0730 or visit their website at http://www.markhamboard.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 11, 2007
Markham Marketing Firm wins Markham Board of Trade Award
Capstone Communications Group, Markham is the winner of the Markham
Board of Trade's prestigious Community Relations & Cultural Enrichment
Award, to be handed out on October 18, 6 pm, at the 17th Annual Markham
Board of Trade, Celebration of Business Excellence gala dinner at
Markham Suites.
Capstone was chosen from amongst numerous nominated businesses. Helen
Walter, principal of Capstone said, "We're thrilled that a small, micro
business like ours was recognized from amongst so many larger, more
prominent businesses. It's quite an honour."
Capstone was chosen for the award for their years of community service
and volunteerism with dozens of local charities, not-for-profits and
community events. Their donated marketing services help organizations
promote themselves without the high costs normally involved.
The entire Markham business community is invited to attend the gala.
The Markham Board of Trade claims this will be the premier business
event of the Region in 2007.
-30-
For more information on Capstone contact them at: 905-472-2330 or visit
their website at http://www.capstonecomm.com
For more information on the Markham Board of Trade, contact them at:
905-474-0730 or visit their website at http://www.markhamboard.com
YRP Search For Robbery Suspects
York Regional Police are looking for two men after a violent robbery in Concord Saturday.
At about noon, two men walked into a window tinting shop at 207 Edgeley Blvd. where two employees were working and asked about a product.
Both clerks were then attacked, hit on the head and tied up.
The robbers grabbed cash, credit cards and computer equipment before fleeing in an unknown direction.
The first suspect is described as an Asian male, between 19 and 22-years-old, five feet tall with a thin build, a round face and short, dark hair.
He was wearing a white T-shirt, yellow jersey and athletic-style pants.
The second suspect is a black male, 20 to 23 years old, who was wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with informaiton 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
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
At about noon, two men walked into a window tinting shop at 207 Edgeley Blvd. where two employees were working and asked about a product.
Both clerks were then attacked, hit on the head and tied up.
The robbers grabbed cash, credit cards and computer equipment before fleeing in an unknown direction.
The first suspect is described as an Asian male, between 19 and 22-years-old, five feet tall with a thin build, a round face and short, dark hair.
He was wearing a white T-shirt, yellow jersey and athletic-style pants.
The second suspect is a black male, 20 to 23 years old, who was wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with informaiton 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
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
Sports Report
For the second time in three games, the Blue Jays blew a ninth inning lead, falling to the Detroit Tigers last night 5-4.
Toronto had a 4-1 lead heading into the final inning, only to watch the Tigers rally for four runs.
The Jays are back home to begin a three-game series against the New York Yankees.
Sean Marcum (12-5) will face New York's Phil Hughes (2-3).
First pitch - 7:07pm, Rogers Centre
Keith Pelley has announced he will be stepping down as the Argonauts president at the end of the season.
Pelley will the be the new head of Olympico, the company set up to run the Canadian broadcasts of the 2010 and 2012 Olympics.
Meanwhile, CFL fans will now have the opportunity to vote for this season's all-star teams.
Fans can log on to CFL.ca and futureshop.ca to vote for the East Division and West Division All-Star teams, which will be announced on October 24.
- ER
Toronto had a 4-1 lead heading into the final inning, only to watch the Tigers rally for four runs.
The Jays are back home to begin a three-game series against the New York Yankees.
Sean Marcum (12-5) will face New York's Phil Hughes (2-3).
First pitch - 7:07pm, Rogers Centre
Keith Pelley has announced he will be stepping down as the Argonauts president at the end of the season.
Pelley will the be the new head of Olympico, the company set up to run the Canadian broadcasts of the 2010 and 2012 Olympics.
Meanwhile, CFL fans will now have the opportunity to vote for this season's all-star teams.
Fans can log on to CFL.ca and futureshop.ca to vote for the East Division and West Division All-Star teams, which will be announced on October 24.
- ER
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