Press Release: Car Rally In Markham

The Main Street Markham Auto Classic Car Rally in Support of the T&T Charity Foundation. September 9th $50.00 Tax Deductible Entry Fee Registration 8:30am First Car Departs 9:00am

This event is a five stage car rally for show participants and other car enthusiasts who wish to participate in a fun, light hearted 90 minute "Sunday Morning Drive" in the local Markham Rd. area. The event is a combination of some of the more fun aspects of car rallying and includes a Navigational Poker Run with a Scavenger Hunt theme and a few extra surprises to keep the event light hearted and fun for all participants. Registration for the Rally Component is $50.00 per vehicle with all fees collected going directly to the Thomas & Tallis Charity Foundation supporting programs for youth sport and education in Markham. Space is limited to the first 40 vehicles, car show participants will depart first and have a reserved location for there vehicle on main street at the completion of the rally. Prizes will be awarded on the Main Stage to the car (Driver and Navigator) in three categories for the most points collected based on each leg of the course. The categories are Over All Winner, Vintage Car (Most Points in Class) and an open class Poker Run. More Information. This event is made possible by the generous support and assistance of the Main Street Markham BIA. Many Thanks! For more information on monthly events held in the beautiful Main Street Markham area Click Here. Register Now!

YRP Investigate Markham Condo Fire

An 84-year-old Markham woman is in critical but stable condition at Sunnybook Hospital, after being found unconscious in her condominium.
On Sept. 1, York Regional Police and Markham Fire were called to a fire at 610 Bullock Avenue, in the Highway 7 and McGowan Road area.
According to reports, the woman and a relative escaped the fire, but went back into the condominium to rescue her cats.
The woman was overcome by the heavy smoke and was soon found by fire services.
The cause of the fire is unknown and police did not find any evidence to suggest foul play.
The investigation continues.

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Sports Report

MLB: Boston 13 Toronto 10

CFL: Toronto 32 Hamilton 14

OUA Football: Waterloo 42 UofT 17; Windsor 59 York 0

Unionville Hosts Heritage & Big Band Festival

Main Street Unionvillle will be open only for pedestrians on Sept. 3 for the Heritage and Big Band Festival. Visitors will be entertained by five big bands including The Hurricanes and the Thornhill Swing Band. There will also be historical re-enactments of life in the 1800's.

The festival runs from 10am -6pm.

For more information, visit www.unionvilleinfo.com

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One Dead After Hwy. 7 Crash

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

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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

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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

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