Markham, ON ~ December 11, 2007 ~ Markham Village Library reopens on December 15, 2007, following an expansion and renovation with a user-friendly retail plan layout. The Markham Village branch is the first library in Canada to apply a new classification system to the adult non-fiction section , replacing the traditional Dewey Decimal cataloguing system. This new system makes materials easier to find when browsing.
Where: 6031 Highway 7 at Main Street Markham
Who: Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Members of Markham Council
Town of Markham Public Library Board Members
When: Saturday, December 15, 2007
10 a.m to 5 p.m
Official Opening 11 a.m
Events:
- 10:15 - 12 noon Harpist Joan Kwok
- 11:30 a.m - 12:15 p.m Pond Ecology talk by Toronto Zoo Staff
- 12:30 p.m - 1:30 p.m Craig Douglas, the Comic Juggler
- 1-4 p.m Music by Markham District High School
- 2-3 p.m Mad Science
- 2-5 p.m Face Painting
- 1-4 p.m Origami crafts
Background:
Markham Council commit ed more than $10.8 million to build 12,5000 sq. ft of new construction and 25,860 sq ft. of renovation in late 2005 to the existing Markham Village Library.
The branch has been designed to improve customer experience, with study rooms, a computer training facility, wireless services, teen area, an enhanced children's area and self service options. MPL's Counting Opinions survey indicates that 75% of the Liberates customers use the library for leisure and self improvement. Recent research indicates that the majority of library customers come to browse rather than for research purposes or to find a specific title.
A focal point and gathering place for the growing and changing Markham Village community, along with new bright, inviting and comfortable space, the library will house Markham Public Libraries Administration staff.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Sports Report
NBA: Toronto 100 Atlanta 88
York Region Athletics
Sr. Boys' Hockey — Markham 9 (Adam Blando, 2, Jamie Kendra, Scott Murphy, Jeff Skinner, Jordan Cowman, Jack Caradonna, Taylor Jones, Daryl Hood), Alexander Mackenzie 0; Westmount 9 (Mike Hollander, 4, Bryan Weinberg, 2, Dustin Pollack, Jordan Custoreri, Alex Benamor), St. Elizabeth 6 (Pat Cuddemi, 3, Steve Mihalis, 2, Ralph Cuddemi);
Varsity Girls' Hockey — Brother Andre 2 (Carly Henderson, Josee Daoust), Cardinal Carter 1 (Alana Smith); Williams 6, Mulock 2;
Sr. Boys' Basketball — Vaughan72 (Mitch Wiggins, 13), Woodbridge 38 (Marco Salerno, 11); Maple A 71 (Toba Bolaji and Azhar Cheema, 11), St. Elizabeth 53 (Matthew Ziobrowski, 26); Sutton 71 (Jake Leland, 21), Keswick 46 (Alex Plestid, 24); St. Jean de Brebeuf 74 (Tercio Rodrigues, 35), Stephen Lewis 54 (Atleven Teyakumaran, 32); Markham 88 (Adam Folker, 28), St. Augustine 52 (Peter Mastrangelo, 15); St. Theresa of Lisieux 78 (Matt Davie, 19), Richmond Hill 48 (Mike Pettle, 31);
Jr. Boys' Basketball - Vaughan 67 (Zak Hutsul, 17), Woodbridge 40 (Kanon Hall, 9); Keswick 38 (Evan Eagle, 15), St. Joan of Arc 35 (Jand'l Isagoen, 17); Brebeuf 48 (Juremy Seochand and Trent Lukasewich, 12), Emily Carr 39 (Gurpreet Malhi, 11); St. Augustine 67, Markham 48;
Sr. Girls' Volleyball — Thornlea 2, Stephen Lewis 0 (25-8, 25-18); Bayview 2, Stephen Lewis 0 (25-20, 25-20); Thornlea 2, Bayview 1 (25-17, 21-25, 15-8);
Jr. Girls' Volleyball — Richmond Green 2, Stephen Lewis 0 (25-22, 25-20); Bayview 2, Stephen Lewis 1 (25-22, 23-25, 15-11)
Tonight
OPJHL: Markham at Dixie; 7:30pm
With files from thestar.com
York Region Athletics
Sr. Boys' Hockey — Markham 9 (Adam Blando, 2, Jamie Kendra, Scott Murphy, Jeff Skinner, Jordan Cowman, Jack Caradonna, Taylor Jones, Daryl Hood), Alexander Mackenzie 0; Westmount 9 (Mike Hollander, 4, Bryan Weinberg, 2, Dustin Pollack, Jordan Custoreri, Alex Benamor), St. Elizabeth 6 (Pat Cuddemi, 3, Steve Mihalis, 2, Ralph Cuddemi);
Varsity Girls' Hockey — Brother Andre 2 (Carly Henderson, Josee Daoust), Cardinal Carter 1 (Alana Smith); Williams 6, Mulock 2;
Sr. Boys' Basketball — Vaughan72 (Mitch Wiggins, 13), Woodbridge 38 (Marco Salerno, 11); Maple A 71 (Toba Bolaji and Azhar Cheema, 11), St. Elizabeth 53 (Matthew Ziobrowski, 26); Sutton 71 (Jake Leland, 21), Keswick 46 (Alex Plestid, 24); St. Jean de Brebeuf 74 (Tercio Rodrigues, 35), Stephen Lewis 54 (Atleven Teyakumaran, 32); Markham 88 (Adam Folker, 28), St. Augustine 52 (Peter Mastrangelo, 15); St. Theresa of Lisieux 78 (Matt Davie, 19), Richmond Hill 48 (Mike Pettle, 31);
Jr. Boys' Basketball - Vaughan 67 (Zak Hutsul, 17), Woodbridge 40 (Kanon Hall, 9); Keswick 38 (Evan Eagle, 15), St. Joan of Arc 35 (Jand'l Isagoen, 17); Brebeuf 48 (Juremy Seochand and Trent Lukasewich, 12), Emily Carr 39 (Gurpreet Malhi, 11); St. Augustine 67, Markham 48;
Sr. Girls' Volleyball — Thornlea 2, Stephen Lewis 0 (25-8, 25-18); Bayview 2, Stephen Lewis 0 (25-20, 25-20); Thornlea 2, Bayview 1 (25-17, 21-25, 15-8);
Jr. Girls' Volleyball — Richmond Green 2, Stephen Lewis 0 (25-22, 25-20); Bayview 2, Stephen Lewis 1 (25-22, 23-25, 15-11)
Tonight
OPJHL: Markham at Dixie; 7:30pm
With files from thestar.com
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
CHEV Radio Returns To The Internet Airwaves
CHEV Radio's live stream will be returning on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 12pm. Listeners can tune in by going to www.chevradioam.com and clicking on the "Listen Live" link.
CHEV has hooked up with Awcast.com to bring you great community, sports, and entertainment programming.
As of right now, CHEV will not be streaming 24/7. However, the staff plan to reach that goal in the next little while.
Still Alive. Still Going.
CHEV Radio - The Voice Of Markham
CHEV has hooked up with Awcast.com to bring you great community, sports, and entertainment programming.
As of right now, CHEV will not be streaming 24/7. However, the staff plan to reach that goal in the next little while.
Still Alive. Still Going.
CHEV Radio - The Voice Of Markham
Press Release - Energy drinks: consume with caution
NEWMARKET – There are various brands of "energy drinks" on the market today. Brand-name energy drinks such as Red Bull, Red Rave, and SoBe Adrenaline Rush are normally located in the grocery store alongside juice, water and sports drinks.
During the past few years, energy drinks have gained popularity among young adults looking for a quick boost of energy while performing sporting activities or for staying alert during late-night gatherings.
However, Health Canada has recently documented four incidents where there were adverse reactions to energy drinks when they were consumed in greater than recommended amounts or when they were mixed with alcohol. Adverse reactions include heart irregularities, dizziness, nausea and vomiting and electrolyte imbalances.
What is in an energy drink?Energy drinks are meant to supply mental and physical stimulation for a short period of time. Most energy drinks on the market are primarily comprised of high amounts of caffeine, sugar and water.
In one single 250 ml can of Red Bull there are five teaspoons of sugar and 80 mg of caffeine. This amount of caffeine is double of that contained in most soft drinks and half of that found in one cup of brewed coffee. Some energy drinks contain up to 300 mg of caffeine per bottle or can.
Many energy drinks also contain small amounts of ingredients such as glucuronolactone (a carbohydrate), herbs and taurine. Taurine is an amino acid, one of the building blocks of protein. Some energy drink manufacturers claim that taurine increases alertness, but there is no current research to support this.
Energy drinks should not be confused with sport drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade. Sport drinks are specifically manufactured for re-hydrating the body and do not contain any caffeine.
Health risks of energy drinksCaffeine affects each person differently depending on how much is consumed, age, body size and overall health. Short-term effects of caffeine vary from increased heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature to longer term effects such as headaches, tremors, nervousness, irritability and sleeping problems.
Caffeine can also have a diuretic effect, causing frequent urination and may even cause dehydration. Energy drinks should not be consumed during or after exercise when re-hydration is necessary. Water is most effective for hydrating the body.
Energy drinks should never be mixed with alcohol. The high caffeine levels in the energy drinks can mask the depressant effects of alcohol, leaving people less aware of their lower level of alertness, coordination and impaired judgement. One study showed those who combine energy drinks and alcohol tend to drink more, take more risks and are more likely to experience harmful consequences while drinking.
There is little information on the effects of energy drinks and the York Region Public Health branch reminds residents to consume energy drinks with caution. Follow the product label instructions, do not exceed the recommended daily amounts and do not mix them with alcohol.
For more information on this or any other-health related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
During the past few years, energy drinks have gained popularity among young adults looking for a quick boost of energy while performing sporting activities or for staying alert during late-night gatherings.
However, Health Canada has recently documented four incidents where there were adverse reactions to energy drinks when they were consumed in greater than recommended amounts or when they were mixed with alcohol. Adverse reactions include heart irregularities, dizziness, nausea and vomiting and electrolyte imbalances.
What is in an energy drink?Energy drinks are meant to supply mental and physical stimulation for a short period of time. Most energy drinks on the market are primarily comprised of high amounts of caffeine, sugar and water.
In one single 250 ml can of Red Bull there are five teaspoons of sugar and 80 mg of caffeine. This amount of caffeine is double of that contained in most soft drinks and half of that found in one cup of brewed coffee. Some energy drinks contain up to 300 mg of caffeine per bottle or can.
Many energy drinks also contain small amounts of ingredients such as glucuronolactone (a carbohydrate), herbs and taurine. Taurine is an amino acid, one of the building blocks of protein. Some energy drink manufacturers claim that taurine increases alertness, but there is no current research to support this.
Energy drinks should not be confused with sport drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade. Sport drinks are specifically manufactured for re-hydrating the body and do not contain any caffeine.
Health risks of energy drinksCaffeine affects each person differently depending on how much is consumed, age, body size and overall health. Short-term effects of caffeine vary from increased heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature to longer term effects such as headaches, tremors, nervousness, irritability and sleeping problems.
Caffeine can also have a diuretic effect, causing frequent urination and may even cause dehydration. Energy drinks should not be consumed during or after exercise when re-hydration is necessary. Water is most effective for hydrating the body.
Energy drinks should never be mixed with alcohol. The high caffeine levels in the energy drinks can mask the depressant effects of alcohol, leaving people less aware of their lower level of alertness, coordination and impaired judgement. One study showed those who combine energy drinks and alcohol tend to drink more, take more risks and are more likely to experience harmful consequences while drinking.
There is little information on the effects of energy drinks and the York Region Public Health branch reminds residents to consume energy drinks with caution. Follow the product label instructions, do not exceed the recommended daily amounts and do not mix them with alcohol.
For more information on this or any other-health related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
Monday, December 10, 2007
York Region residents divert 33 tonnes of reusable goods through Reuse/Drop-off events with Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity
Resident participation drives 69 per cent increase in diversion over last year
NEWMARKET – York Region residents diverted over 33 tonnes of reusable goods from landfills through four Reuse/Drop-off events hosted this year by The Regional Municipality of York in partnership with Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity.
This year’s total of 33 tonnes of reusable items is a 69-per cent increase over the 19.3 tonnes collected last year. Thanks to the participation of hundreds of York Region residents, over 31 tonnes of reusable items were collected for Goodwill and two tonnes collected for Habitat for Humanity.
The Reuse/Drop-off events were held at various locations across York Region, including York Region’s Waste Management Centre in the Town of East Gwillimbury, the Region’s Household Hazardous Waste Depot in the City of Vaughan and Hillcrest shopping centre in the Town of Richmond Hill. The events were hosted in partnership with Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity to ensure the reusable goods were directed back into the community.
Reuse/Drop-off events were developed to educate residents about the options available when disposing of reusable items and renovation materials. Items collected at the events include clothes, housewares, books, CDs/DVDs, tools, fabrics, games, sports equipment and kitchen cabinetry. Over 900 kilograms of shredded paper was also collected for recycling at these events.
This is the fourth year York Region has hosted Reuse/Drop-off events and the program will continue in 2008. To date, York Region residents have diverted over 60 tonnes of reusable goods through participation in Reuse/Drop-off events.
For more information on Reuse/Drop-off events or other Solid Waste Management programs, please visit www.york.ca/waste or call 1-877-464-9675 Extension 5746.
NEWMARKET – York Region residents diverted over 33 tonnes of reusable goods from landfills through four Reuse/Drop-off events hosted this year by The Regional Municipality of York in partnership with Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity.
This year’s total of 33 tonnes of reusable items is a 69-per cent increase over the 19.3 tonnes collected last year. Thanks to the participation of hundreds of York Region residents, over 31 tonnes of reusable items were collected for Goodwill and two tonnes collected for Habitat for Humanity.
The Reuse/Drop-off events were held at various locations across York Region, including York Region’s Waste Management Centre in the Town of East Gwillimbury, the Region’s Household Hazardous Waste Depot in the City of Vaughan and Hillcrest shopping centre in the Town of Richmond Hill. The events were hosted in partnership with Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity to ensure the reusable goods were directed back into the community.
Reuse/Drop-off events were developed to educate residents about the options available when disposing of reusable items and renovation materials. Items collected at the events include clothes, housewares, books, CDs/DVDs, tools, fabrics, games, sports equipment and kitchen cabinetry. Over 900 kilograms of shredded paper was also collected for recycling at these events.
This is the fourth year York Region has hosted Reuse/Drop-off events and the program will continue in 2008. To date, York Region residents have diverted over 60 tonnes of reusable goods through participation in Reuse/Drop-off events.
For more information on Reuse/Drop-off events or other Solid Waste Management programs, please visit www.york.ca/waste or call 1-877-464-9675 Extension 5746.
Sports Report
NBA: Toronto 93 Houston 80
AHL: Milwaukee 2 Toronto 1
OHL: Brampton 4 Sudbury 1; Mississauga 4 Niagara 2
Tonight
NHL: Toronto vs. Tampa Bay; 7:30pm, Air Canada Centre
- ER
AHL: Milwaukee 2 Toronto 1
OHL: Brampton 4 Sudbury 1; Mississauga 4 Niagara 2
Tonight
NHL: Toronto vs. Tampa Bay; 7:30pm, Air Canada Centre
- ER
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