NEWMARKET — The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario will partner with The Regional Municipality of York and the City of Vaughan to develop a new affordable housing apartment building in the City of Vaughan. Located on the Vaughan Civic Centre campus at Major Mackenzie Drive and Keele Street in the City of Vaughan, the building will provide 84 apartments for low and moderate income residents of York Region.
The Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program has committed almost $6 million to the project's estimated cost of $19 million. York Region is responsible for the construction of the project and will operate the building through Housing York Inc., York Region's non-profit housing corporation. The City of Vaughan contributed two acres of land under a 99-year lease at no cost to the project.
"By creating new affordable housing our government is supporting lower-income individuals while they work to get ahead," said the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance and Regional Minister for the GTA, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development. "The creation of these apartments will allow lower-income residents, seniors and persons with physical disabilities in Vaughan to live in safe, quality housing at an affordable cost."
"The McGuinty government believes every person in our province has the right to safe, healthy and affordable shelter," said the Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. "This project in the City of Vaughan is an excellent example of the positive impact that governments can have when they work together to create new affordable housing."
The building will offer a mix of rent-geared-to-income and market rent units primarily to seniors. The four-storey building will include 65 one-bedroom units, 14 two-bedroom units and five units designed with enhanced accessibility features to accommodate people with physical disabilities.
"This affordable rental housing development provides an excellent opportunity for the City of Vaughan and York Region to address some of the goals identified in our Housing Supply Strategy," said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. "We are developing partnerships, we are using government-owned land and we are integrating affordable housing into our communities."
"This new apartment building is an example of the City of Vaughan's commitment to being a green city," said City of Vaughan Mayor Linda Jackson. "By creating energy-efficient high density housing, we are able to preserve our green spaces, make better use of our infrastructure and further our goal of being a sustainable community."
The design and construction of this new building will achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating. The updated energy efficiency features to be incorporated throughout the building will support the Region's Sustainability Strategy and benefit both the environment and residents.
"This building will feature environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient enhancements that will improve the comfort of our residents," said Town of Richmond Hill Regional Councillor Brenda Hogg, Chair of the Community Services and Housing Committee and Housing York Inc. "The 84 affordable rental units will alleviate some of the pressure for housing in York Region, but we need to do more."
Construction will start in the fall of 2008 and people will move into the building in early 2010.
The Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Agreement consists of a commitment of $301 million from each of the two senior levels of government. In total, the federal, provincial and municipal governments will invest at least $734 million in the program, which will provide affordable housing for some 20,000 households in Ontario.For more information visit: www.cmhc.cawww.mah.gov.on.cawww.york.cawww.city.vaughan.on.ca
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Sports Report
NHL: Anaheim 5 Toronto 0
NBA: Toronto 109 Philadelphia 96
York Region Athletics
Varsity Girls' Hockey - Sacred Heart 13 (Jenn Mills, 4, Kiely Barnett, 3, Alyssa Chalmers, 2, Jenn Morrison, Kristy Holland, Caleigh Whitaker, Annemarie Lewis), Alexander Mackenzie 0;
Sr. Boys' Hockey — Mulock 2 (Zach Luinenberg, Tyler Wedell), Cardinal Carter 2 (Karl Pelan, Ben Sherritt); St. Elizabeth 8 (Mike Colacci, 2, David Ponelli, 2, Mike Canzona, Gabe Tranos, Dan Palmeri, Pat Cuddemi), King City 4 (Blair Middleton, 2, Kyle Edwards, Steve Sovereign);
Jr. Boys' Hockey — Brother Andre 5 (Shawn Hulshaf, 2, Mike Duncan , Jesse Longo, Connor Kennedy), St. Augustine 2 (Steven Seccareccia, Daniel Fitzgerald);
Sr. Girls' Volleyball — Mulock 2, Keswick 0 (25-16, 25-15); Keswick 2, Williams 1 (25-11, 18-25, 15-10); Woodbridge 2, Westmount 0 (25-23, 25-10); Westmount 2, Father Bressani 1 (28-30, 25-16, 19-17); Woodbridge 2, Father Bressani 0 (25-23, 25-12);
Jr. Girls' Volleyball — Thornhill 2, St. Theresa of Lisieux 1 (8-25, 25-20, 15-5); Father Bressani 2, Toronto District Christian 1 (16-25, 25-22, 15-10);
Sr. Boys' Basketball — Maple A 69 (Toba Bolaji, 30), Woodbridge 40 (Mark Salerno, 13); St Jean de Brebeuf61 (Jessy Kalamba, 15), Toronto District Christian 63 (Matt Sjaarda, 20); Milliken Mills 65 (Seaton George 25), Father McGivney 52 (Rohan Prasaud, 16);
Jr. Boys' Basketball — Trudeau 54 (Hansel Adu and Jon Phromratsamy, 13), Bur Oak 41 (Kevin Williams, 14); Curling - York 5, Country Day 4; St. Andrew's A 6, Crestwood Jr B 3; Crestwood Mixed 5, St. Andrew's B 4; York Boys B 5, York Girls 1
Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Los Angeles; 10:30pm
AHL: Toronto at Milwaukee; 8:00pm
OHL: Mississauga vs. Brampton, 7:00pm, Powerade Centre; Oshawa vs. Ottawa, 7:05pm, GM Centre
With files from thestar.com
NBA: Toronto 109 Philadelphia 96
York Region Athletics
Varsity Girls' Hockey - Sacred Heart 13 (Jenn Mills, 4, Kiely Barnett, 3, Alyssa Chalmers, 2, Jenn Morrison, Kristy Holland, Caleigh Whitaker, Annemarie Lewis), Alexander Mackenzie 0;
Sr. Boys' Hockey — Mulock 2 (Zach Luinenberg, Tyler Wedell), Cardinal Carter 2 (Karl Pelan, Ben Sherritt); St. Elizabeth 8 (Mike Colacci, 2, David Ponelli, 2, Mike Canzona, Gabe Tranos, Dan Palmeri, Pat Cuddemi), King City 4 (Blair Middleton, 2, Kyle Edwards, Steve Sovereign);
Jr. Boys' Hockey — Brother Andre 5 (Shawn Hulshaf, 2, Mike Duncan , Jesse Longo, Connor Kennedy), St. Augustine 2 (Steven Seccareccia, Daniel Fitzgerald);
Sr. Girls' Volleyball — Mulock 2, Keswick 0 (25-16, 25-15); Keswick 2, Williams 1 (25-11, 18-25, 15-10); Woodbridge 2, Westmount 0 (25-23, 25-10); Westmount 2, Father Bressani 1 (28-30, 25-16, 19-17); Woodbridge 2, Father Bressani 0 (25-23, 25-12);
Jr. Girls' Volleyball — Thornhill 2, St. Theresa of Lisieux 1 (8-25, 25-20, 15-5); Father Bressani 2, Toronto District Christian 1 (16-25, 25-22, 15-10);
Sr. Boys' Basketball — Maple A 69 (Toba Bolaji, 30), Woodbridge 40 (Mark Salerno, 13); St Jean de Brebeuf61 (Jessy Kalamba, 15), Toronto District Christian 63 (Matt Sjaarda, 20); Milliken Mills 65 (Seaton George 25), Father McGivney 52 (Rohan Prasaud, 16);
Jr. Boys' Basketball — Trudeau 54 (Hansel Adu and Jon Phromratsamy, 13), Bur Oak 41 (Kevin Williams, 14); Curling - York 5, Country Day 4; St. Andrew's A 6, Crestwood Jr B 3; Crestwood Mixed 5, St. Andrew's B 4; York Boys B 5, York Girls 1
Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Los Angeles; 10:30pm
AHL: Toronto at Milwaukee; 8:00pm
OHL: Mississauga vs. Brampton, 7:00pm, Powerade Centre; Oshawa vs. Ottawa, 7:05pm, GM Centre
With files from thestar.com
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Community Listings for January 2008
Name: Markham Christmas Tree Collection
Date: Thursday, January 10, 2008
Time: 7:00PM
Price: Free
Location : No Specific Loaction
Contact Info: Town of Markham - 905-415-7535
Description: The holidays might be over, but there is still one more thing to give ... your Christmas Tree! Place your tree at the curb on your regular collection day during the week of January 7 - 18, 2008. Be sure to remove all holiday decorations, tinsel, plastic and your tree stand from your tree. Have your tree at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day and please ensure it is not frozen to the ground or buried in a snow bank.
Name: Village Lantern Tours at Markham Museum
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2008
Time: 6:30PM
Price: $6.00
Location: 9350 HWY-48, Markham, ON
Contact Info: Visitor Services - 905-294-4576
Description : Start your evening at the Museum with a lantern-lit stroll through the beautiful 25-acre site while you learn about the lives of Markham’s first settlers. Find out how the pioneers got from place-to-place in the winter, in the days long before snow tires and traction control. Seasonal crafts include making a lantern with your family and dipping candles in our log cabin. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while touring the various exhibits or skate on our outdoor skating rinks (weather permitting) Admission prices: Adults $ 6.00 Seniors (65 yrs plus) $ 5.00 Students (High School) $ 5.00 Children (Ages 3 to 12) $ 4.00 Family (Max. 2 Adults, 2 Children) $15.50
Name: Papa Duke ft Violin Virtuoso Vasyl popaduik
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2008
Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $48.00
Location: Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON
Description : music best described as 'Gypsy World Fusion' with classical, jazz, Latin and pop undertones. Vasyl and his 6 piece band having roots in the Ukraine have traveled the world performing for international dignitaries and played with such music fans as world music guitarist, Jesse Cook and Mediterranean guitarist, Pavlo. With a new album, this 'duke' of gypsy violin's future does indeed look bright f
Name: A Night of Comedy
Date: Monday, January 28, 2008
Time: 8:00PM
Price: $ 65
Location: Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, O
Contact Info: 905-305-7469
Description : Featuring Simon B. Cotter and Jessica Holmes, these two comedy stars will leave you in stitches with their wit and energy.
Name: Varley Art Gallery presents John Reeves- Surfacing to Atwood
Date: Thursday, January 31, 2008
Time: 10:00AM
Location: Varley Art Gallery, 216 Main St, Unionville, ON
Contact Info: John Ryerson - 905-477-9511 Ext: 233
Description : new exhibition created especially for the Varley Art Gallery and cruated by Katerina Atanassova shows an unusual selection of 24 colour manipulated images exploring a great variety of textures and surfaces by John Reeves. Known primarily as a portrait photographer, Reeves uses one of Margaret Atwood's most acclaimed early book, Surfacing as an inspiration for his latest art project. This selection of photographs began as black and white images which were further explored and changed through a heavy manipulation of colour. Admission $4 Adult, $3 Senior/Student, $10 Family, Group Tours available.
Please send events to: chevradio@gmail.com
- Nirojan Ketheeswaran
Date: Thursday, January 10, 2008
Time: 7:00PM
Price: Free
Location : No Specific Loaction
Contact Info: Town of Markham - 905-415-7535
Description: The holidays might be over, but there is still one more thing to give ... your Christmas Tree! Place your tree at the curb on your regular collection day during the week of January 7 - 18, 2008. Be sure to remove all holiday decorations, tinsel, plastic and your tree stand from your tree. Have your tree at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day and please ensure it is not frozen to the ground or buried in a snow bank.
Name: Village Lantern Tours at Markham Museum
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2008
Time: 6:30PM
Price: $6.00
Location: 9350 HWY-48, Markham, ON
Contact Info: Visitor Services - 905-294-4576
Description : Start your evening at the Museum with a lantern-lit stroll through the beautiful 25-acre site while you learn about the lives of Markham’s first settlers. Find out how the pioneers got from place-to-place in the winter, in the days long before snow tires and traction control. Seasonal crafts include making a lantern with your family and dipping candles in our log cabin. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while touring the various exhibits or skate on our outdoor skating rinks (weather permitting) Admission prices: Adults $ 6.00 Seniors (65 yrs plus) $ 5.00 Students (High School) $ 5.00 Children (Ages 3 to 12) $ 4.00 Family (Max. 2 Adults, 2 Children) $15.50
Name: Papa Duke ft Violin Virtuoso Vasyl popaduik
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2008
Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $48.00
Location: Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON
Description : music best described as 'Gypsy World Fusion' with classical, jazz, Latin and pop undertones. Vasyl and his 6 piece band having roots in the Ukraine have traveled the world performing for international dignitaries and played with such music fans as world music guitarist, Jesse Cook and Mediterranean guitarist, Pavlo. With a new album, this 'duke' of gypsy violin's future does indeed look bright f
Name: A Night of Comedy
Date: Monday, January 28, 2008
Time: 8:00PM
Price: $ 65
Location: Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, O
Contact Info: 905-305-7469
Description : Featuring Simon B. Cotter and Jessica Holmes, these two comedy stars will leave you in stitches with their wit and energy.
Name: Varley Art Gallery presents John Reeves- Surfacing to Atwood
Date: Thursday, January 31, 2008
Time: 10:00AM
Location: Varley Art Gallery, 216 Main St, Unionville, ON
Contact Info: John Ryerson - 905-477-9511 Ext: 233
Description : new exhibition created especially for the Varley Art Gallery and cruated by Katerina Atanassova shows an unusual selection of 24 colour manipulated images exploring a great variety of textures and surfaces by John Reeves. Known primarily as a portrait photographer, Reeves uses one of Margaret Atwood's most acclaimed early book, Surfacing as an inspiration for his latest art project. This selection of photographs began as black and white images which were further explored and changed through a heavy manipulation of colour. Admission $4 Adult, $3 Senior/Student, $10 Family, Group Tours available.
Please send events to: chevradio@gmail.com
- Nirojan Ketheeswaran
Press Release - Intersection of Woodbine Avenue and Bloomington Road to remain closed through evening rush hour
NEWMARKET – The intersection of Woodbine Avenue and Bloomington Road will be closed through the evening rush hour due to an earlier motor vehicle accident that has damaged a traffic light pole.
Both lanes on Woodbine Avenue are expected to be closed through the intersection until approximately 5 p.m.
Westbound lanes on Bloomington Road Avenue will also be closed until approximately 5 p.m. Eastbound lanes on Bloomington Road will be closed until approximately 7 p.m.
York Regional Police remain on scene to investigate the collision.
York Region has dispatched crews to repair the traffic lights as well as the downed traffic light pole. Staff from York Region’s Roads Transportation branch are also putting temporary signs along the roadways.
Motorists are advised to detour around the area of Bloomington Road and Woodbine Avenue by using Highway 404 for northbound and southbound travel, and Bethesda Road or Vandorf Road for eastbound or westbound travel.
For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca
Both lanes on Woodbine Avenue are expected to be closed through the intersection until approximately 5 p.m.
Westbound lanes on Bloomington Road Avenue will also be closed until approximately 5 p.m. Eastbound lanes on Bloomington Road will be closed until approximately 7 p.m.
York Regional Police remain on scene to investigate the collision.
York Region has dispatched crews to repair the traffic lights as well as the downed traffic light pole. Staff from York Region’s Roads Transportation branch are also putting temporary signs along the roadways.
Motorists are advised to detour around the area of Bloomington Road and Woodbine Avenue by using Highway 404 for northbound and southbound travel, and Bethesda Road or Vandorf Road for eastbound or westbound travel.
For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca
Sports Report
York Region Athletics
Sr. Boys' Basketball — Markham 78 (Adam Folker, 29), Father McGivney 67 (Julian Barerra, 31); St. Theresa of Lisieux 92 (Matt Davie and Jason Demicais, 14), Thornhill 26 (Evan Brodie, 6); Sacred Heart 70 (Ryan Sellen, 20), Aurora 54 (Tyler Skippari, 16); Vaughan 71 (Nick Wiggins, 15), Westmount 12 (Uri Barak, 6); Emily Carr 80 (Elvis Yeboah, 25),St. Elizabeth 62 (Justin Carandang, 16); St. Augustine 47 (Johnson Chau, 15), Langstaff 67 (Tristan Rhooms, 18); Huron Hts 65 (Hans Jaloul, 10), Keswick 44 (Brandon Tremblett, 10); Maple A 55 (Toba Bolaji, 17), St. Joan Of Arc38 (Moyo Adekusibe and Jason Burke, 10); Stouffville 58, King City 42;
Jr. Boys' Basketball — Thornhill 72 (Stefan Nastic, 31), St. Theresa of Lisieux 60(Malik Cox, 21); Trudeau 56 (Jon Phromratsamy, 15), Markham 54 (Adrian Auger, 20); Sacred Heart 57 (Patrick Dooc, 12), Aurora 35 (Chris Hadley, 12); Vaughan 83 (Cy Richards, 17), Westmount 31 (Darly Bendo, 10); St. Augustine 52, Bur Oak 47;
Sr. Boys' Hockey - St. Joan of Arc 5 (Robert Polesel, 2, Massimo Lamacchia, 2, Alex Filice), St. Elizabeth 3 (Mike Mancini, Justin Fiorillo, Dan Paolmeri); Keswick 4 (Brennen Siroky, Jesse White, Tye McDonald, Jordan Shalla), Newmarket 3 (Brett Murray, 2, Alex Guptill); Stouffville 10, Markville 7;
Jr. Boys' Hockey — St. Augustine 8 (Robert Acomb, 3, Justin Morra, 2, Chris Interisano, Adam Nanji, Eric Gibson),Westmount 4 (Sean Flynn, Jason Weinberg, Kevin Gorsky, Myles Bironbaum); St. Theresa of Lisieux 8, Mulock 1; Varsity Girls' Hockey — Stouffville 4 (Heather Hughes, 2, Lauren Barker, Vanessa Spataro), Markham 4 (Steph Dovaston, 2, Candace Karovnis, Liz Lennon)
Varsity Girls' Hockey — Stouffville 4 (Heather Hughes, 2, Lauren Barker, Vanessa Spataro), Markham 4 (Steph Dovaston, 2, Candace Karovnis, Liz Lennon)
Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Anaheim; 10pm
NBA: Toronto vs. Philadelphia; 7pm, Air Canada Centre
With files from thestar.com
Sr. Boys' Basketball — Markham 78 (Adam Folker, 29), Father McGivney 67 (Julian Barerra, 31); St. Theresa of Lisieux 92 (Matt Davie and Jason Demicais, 14), Thornhill 26 (Evan Brodie, 6); Sacred Heart 70 (Ryan Sellen, 20), Aurora 54 (Tyler Skippari, 16); Vaughan 71 (Nick Wiggins, 15), Westmount 12 (Uri Barak, 6); Emily Carr 80 (Elvis Yeboah, 25),St. Elizabeth 62 (Justin Carandang, 16); St. Augustine 47 (Johnson Chau, 15), Langstaff 67 (Tristan Rhooms, 18); Huron Hts 65 (Hans Jaloul, 10), Keswick 44 (Brandon Tremblett, 10); Maple A 55 (Toba Bolaji, 17), St. Joan Of Arc38 (Moyo Adekusibe and Jason Burke, 10); Stouffville 58, King City 42;
Jr. Boys' Basketball — Thornhill 72 (Stefan Nastic, 31), St. Theresa of Lisieux 60(Malik Cox, 21); Trudeau 56 (Jon Phromratsamy, 15), Markham 54 (Adrian Auger, 20); Sacred Heart 57 (Patrick Dooc, 12), Aurora 35 (Chris Hadley, 12); Vaughan 83 (Cy Richards, 17), Westmount 31 (Darly Bendo, 10); St. Augustine 52, Bur Oak 47;
Sr. Boys' Hockey - St. Joan of Arc 5 (Robert Polesel, 2, Massimo Lamacchia, 2, Alex Filice), St. Elizabeth 3 (Mike Mancini, Justin Fiorillo, Dan Paolmeri); Keswick 4 (Brennen Siroky, Jesse White, Tye McDonald, Jordan Shalla), Newmarket 3 (Brett Murray, 2, Alex Guptill); Stouffville 10, Markville 7;
Jr. Boys' Hockey — St. Augustine 8 (Robert Acomb, 3, Justin Morra, 2, Chris Interisano, Adam Nanji, Eric Gibson),Westmount 4 (Sean Flynn, Jason Weinberg, Kevin Gorsky, Myles Bironbaum); St. Theresa of Lisieux 8, Mulock 1; Varsity Girls' Hockey — Stouffville 4 (Heather Hughes, 2, Lauren Barker, Vanessa Spataro), Markham 4 (Steph Dovaston, 2, Candace Karovnis, Liz Lennon)
Varsity Girls' Hockey — Stouffville 4 (Heather Hughes, 2, Lauren Barker, Vanessa Spataro), Markham 4 (Steph Dovaston, 2, Candace Karovnis, Liz Lennon)
Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Anaheim; 10pm
NBA: Toronto vs. Philadelphia; 7pm, Air Canada Centre
With files from thestar.com
Monday, January 7, 2008
GO Transit Labour Update
From www.gotranist.com
GO Transit is not on strike, and regular GO Train and GO Busservice is operating.
GO and the Amalgamated Transit Union have reached a revisedtentative agreement, which must still be ratified by GO's Board ofDirectors and in a membership vote by the union
GO Transit is not on strike, and regular GO Train and GO Busservice is operating.
GO and the Amalgamated Transit Union have reached a revisedtentative agreement, which must still be ratified by GO's Board ofDirectors and in a membership vote by the union
Sports Report
NBA: Cleveland 93 Toronto 90
OHL: Belleville 2 Brampton 0; Mississauga 6 Sudbury 0; Oshawa 6 Peterborough 1
OPJHL: Toronto 4 Markham 3
WJHC Final (Saturday): Canada 3 Sweden 2
NLL (Saturday): Toronto 11 Chicago 9
Tonight
No Games Scheduled
- Eric Rosenhek
OHL: Belleville 2 Brampton 0; Mississauga 6 Sudbury 0; Oshawa 6 Peterborough 1
OPJHL: Toronto 4 Markham 3
WJHC Final (Saturday): Canada 3 Sweden 2
NLL (Saturday): Toronto 11 Chicago 9
Tonight
No Games Scheduled
- Eric Rosenhek
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