Final 2007 York Region, Goodwill Reuse/Dropoff event this weekend
NEWMARKET – The Regional Municipality of York, in partnership with Goodwill, is hosting a final 2007 Reuse/Dropoff event this Saturday, November 10th at Hillcrest in the Town of Richmond Hill.
Between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., residents are invited to visit the Hillcrest parking lot off of Carrville Road west of Yonge Street where York Region and Goodwill staff will be accepting reusable goods.
Residents participating in the event will be diverting unnecessary waste from landfill while also giving back to the community. All donations will go directly toward Goodwill's mission of creating work opportunities for people facing serious barriers to employment, including persons with disabilities, youth at risk, the chronically unemployed, Aboriginal people and newcomers to Canada.
Good quality reusable items accepted include:
• Clothing, shoes, boots, belts, purses
• Jewellery
• Hats, gloves, scarves
• Books, records, CDs, DVDs, videotapes
• Games, toys, sports equipment • Housewares such as dishes and glassware
• Collectibles such as antiques
• Tools, power tools
• Fabrics and textiles Large amounts of shredded paper may also be dropped off at the donation event. Residents are reminded that smaller amounts can be placed in the Green Bin.
Items not accepted at the donation event include:
• Baby furniture, such as strollers and playpens
• Mattresses
• Large appliances
• Building materials, plumbing fixtures and carpeting
This is the fourth year The Regional Municipality of York has partnered with Goodwill Industries on reusable donation drives. In 2006, York Region residents diverted over 19 tonnes of reusable goods from landfill through Regional reuse events. For more information on the Regional Municipality of York and our services, please visit www.york.ca
Friday, November 9, 2007
Press Release - Town of Markham Remembrance Day Ceremony
Date: Friday, November 9, 2007
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Markham Theatre for Performing Arts, 171 Town Centre Blvd.
Admission: Free
Everyone is invited to attend the Town of Markham ceremony honouring our veterans. Presentations by The Suburbanaires and Youth Poetry Winners.For more information call 905-477-5530 or email customerservice@markham.ca.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Markham Theatre for Performing Arts, 171 Town Centre Blvd.
Admission: Free
Everyone is invited to attend the Town of Markham ceremony honouring our veterans. Presentations by The Suburbanaires and Youth Poetry Winners.For more information call 905-477-5530 or email customerservice@markham.ca.
Press Release - Markhaven's 8th Annual Gala Evening
Date: Friday, November 9, 2007
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Location: LeParc Markham, 8432 Leslie St., Markham
Admission: $150 and $175
SuperStar TONY ORLANDO performs at Markhaven's 8th annual gala evening. Ticket price includes Host Reception, Gourmet meal with Wine, Host bar all evening, Live and Silent Auctions and the 90 minute Show with Tony Orlando.For more information visit www.markhavenfoundation.ca or call 905-472-4776 or email: mdahl@bellnet.ca
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Location: LeParc Markham, 8432 Leslie St., Markham
Admission: $150 and $175
SuperStar TONY ORLANDO performs at Markhaven's 8th annual gala evening. Ticket price includes Host Reception, Gourmet meal with Wine, Host bar all evening, Live and Silent Auctions and the 90 minute Show with Tony Orlando.For more information visit www.markhavenfoundation.ca or call 905-472-4776 or email: mdahl@bellnet.ca
Sports Report
OHL: Brampton 7 Owen Sound 2; Mississauga 3 Windsor 2
OPJHL: St. Mike's 4 Markham 2
Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Buffalo
NBA: Toronto at Philadelphia
OHL: Mississauga at Plymouth; Oshawa at Ottawa; Brampton at Sudbury
OPJHL: Toronto vs. Markham; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena
OPJHL: St. Mike's 4 Markham 2
Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Buffalo
NBA: Toronto at Philadelphia
OHL: Mississauga at Plymouth; Oshawa at Ottawa; Brampton at Sudbury
OPJHL: Toronto vs. Markham; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Press Release - Click With Markham
Markham Mayor & Council launch online public consultation program
Markham, ON ~ Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Town Council are seeking community input on six proposed areas of strategic focus through an innovative online public consultation process during November. “Click with Markham” is a multi-media online experience offering Town residents an opportunity to make their opinions count during Council’s strategic planning process."This is the chance for all Markham residents to help us develop our strategic plan and make sure we are on the right track," said Mayor Frank Scarpitti. "We're looking forward to receiving a lot of valuable input – either through our innovative online experience or by choosing the mail, fax or phone-in options we’re offering."All those who live and work in Markham can participate by visiting www.clickwithmarkham.ca, from November 8 to 30. Information will be available in several languages on the website or by contacting the Town at 905-477-5530. An information package with a questionnaire and postage-paid return envelope is also being delivered to all Markham residences."The best results occur when the community is engaged," said Mayor Scarpitti. "By visiting Click with Markham, they can give us their views on six priorities – Growth Management; Transportation/Transit; Environment; Municipal Services; Parks, Recreation, Culture and Library Master Plan/Public Safety and Diversity."All Town of Markham residents completing the questionnaire will be entered in a draw for a number of valuable rewards. The Click with Markham website uses leading-edge survey software in a new way to provide an engaging experience.
Building Markham’s Future Together
Markham, ON ~ Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Town Council are seeking community input on six proposed areas of strategic focus through an innovative online public consultation process during November. “Click with Markham” is a multi-media online experience offering Town residents an opportunity to make their opinions count during Council’s strategic planning process."This is the chance for all Markham residents to help us develop our strategic plan and make sure we are on the right track," said Mayor Frank Scarpitti. "We're looking forward to receiving a lot of valuable input – either through our innovative online experience or by choosing the mail, fax or phone-in options we’re offering."All those who live and work in Markham can participate by visiting www.clickwithmarkham.ca, from November 8 to 30. Information will be available in several languages on the website or by contacting the Town at 905-477-5530. An information package with a questionnaire and postage-paid return envelope is also being delivered to all Markham residences."The best results occur when the community is engaged," said Mayor Scarpitti. "By visiting Click with Markham, they can give us their views on six priorities – Growth Management; Transportation/Transit; Environment; Municipal Services; Parks, Recreation, Culture and Library Master Plan/Public Safety and Diversity."All Town of Markham residents completing the questionnaire will be entered in a draw for a number of valuable rewards. The Click with Markham website uses leading-edge survey software in a new way to provide an engaging experience.
Building Markham’s Future Together
Sports Report
NBA: Orlando 105 Toronto 96
Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Buffalo
OHL: Owen Sound vs. Brampton; 7:30pm, Powerade Centre
Mississauga at Windsor
OPJHL: Markham vs. St. Mike's; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena
Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Buffalo
OHL: Owen Sound vs. Brampton; 7:30pm, Powerade Centre
Mississauga at Windsor
OPJHL: Markham vs. St. Mike's; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Press Release - York Region West Nile virus program ends for 2007 season
NEWMARKET – The Regional Municipality of York Community and Health Services Department reports that the West Nile virus control program has ended for the season with low virus activity noted in 2007.
During the 2007 season, residents were asked to report dead crows and blue jays to help determine possible West Nile virus activity in York Region. Specimens were collected and submitted to the Canadian Co-operative Wildlife Health Centre in Guelph for testing for the virus.
Our thanks to York Region residents who reported dead birds through the Health Connection information line. As of October 31, 2007:
• 965 dead birds were collected
• 24 birds of concern were submitted for testing
• One bird tested positive for West Nile virus
• No mosquito pools (or batches) tested positive for the virus
If you find a dead bird, do not handle it with bare hands or dispose of it through the municipal garbage system. If you choose to handle a dead bird, wear rubber gloves, double bag the carcass and bury under two feet of soil using a spade or shovel.
All West Nile virus surveillance activities, including the trapping and testing of mosquitoes, have also concluded.
Like in humans, West Nile virus is transmitted to the bird population by infected mosquitoe bites. Crows, blue jays and other species are known to be most susceptible to the disease and enabled the West Nile virus team to track the travel of the virus through the Region.
This year's surveillance program demonstrated relatively low West Nile virus activity, with one bird and no mosquito pools (or batches) testing positive for the virus in York Region. No human cases of West Nile virus were reported. In 2006, there were three human cases, 10 positive birds and 10 positive mosquito pools that tested for the virus in York Region.
For more information on this or any other health-related questions, contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
During the 2007 season, residents were asked to report dead crows and blue jays to help determine possible West Nile virus activity in York Region. Specimens were collected and submitted to the Canadian Co-operative Wildlife Health Centre in Guelph for testing for the virus.
Our thanks to York Region residents who reported dead birds through the Health Connection information line. As of October 31, 2007:
• 965 dead birds were collected
• 24 birds of concern were submitted for testing
• One bird tested positive for West Nile virus
• No mosquito pools (or batches) tested positive for the virus
If you find a dead bird, do not handle it with bare hands or dispose of it through the municipal garbage system. If you choose to handle a dead bird, wear rubber gloves, double bag the carcass and bury under two feet of soil using a spade or shovel.
All West Nile virus surveillance activities, including the trapping and testing of mosquitoes, have also concluded.
Like in humans, West Nile virus is transmitted to the bird population by infected mosquitoe bites. Crows, blue jays and other species are known to be most susceptible to the disease and enabled the West Nile virus team to track the travel of the virus through the Region.
This year's surveillance program demonstrated relatively low West Nile virus activity, with one bird and no mosquito pools (or batches) testing positive for the virus in York Region. No human cases of West Nile virus were reported. In 2006, there were three human cases, 10 positive birds and 10 positive mosquito pools that tested for the virus in York Region.
For more information on this or any other health-related questions, contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
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