Press Release: New Sportsfield

Come for the kicks as the Town of Markham and Seneca College open a new sportsfield with a friendly international rugby match.

When: Saturday, September 15, 2007, 2:45 p.m

Where: Seneca College, Markham, Allstate Parkway and Highway 7

What: International Rugby Match

Seneca Sting vs. Christ College (UK)

Remarks by:
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seneca College President Dr.Rick Miner

Development of the new campus sportsfield was part of Markham's support to Seneca as the College develops its local campus. More than 3,000 students now attend classes at Seneca's Markham Campus.

Press Release: Opening Ceremonies For Markham Parks

Markham continually works to add to it's green space and lead in the environmental field. Residents of two neighborhoods are celebrating the opening of new parks this weekend.

Leitchcroft Neighbourhood Park
(South Park Road @ Pond Drive, south of Highway 7 , west of Leslie Street)

Sunday, September 16, 11 a.m - 1 p.m

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpiti, Ward 2 Councillor Erin Shapero and Members of Markham Council celebrate the new park with a barbeque and children's activities. This is a zero waste event- blue boxes and green bins only

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Swan Lake Park
(Williamson Road & Swan Park Road, north of 16th Avenue, east of Highway 48)

Sunday, September 16, 12 noon-2 p.m

Markhay Mayor Frank Scarpitti. Ward 5 Councillor John Webster and Members of Markham Council welcome everyone with a barbrque and fun for children of all ages.

Markham Council Meeting Highlights (Sept. 11)

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

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.)

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

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

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