Thursday, September 27, 2007

Ontario Election 2007 - Markham Area Candidates

Markham-Unionville

Michael Chan - LIB
Ki Kit Li - PC
Andy Arifin - NDP
Bernadet Manning - GRN
Leon Williams - FCP
Jay Miller - OLP
Cathy McKeever - FRE

Oak Ridges-Markham

Helena Jaczek - LIB
Phil Bannon - PC
Janice Hagan - NDP
Rob Alexander - OLP
Pat Redmond - FCP
Douglas Ransom - IND

Thornhill

Mario Racco - LIB
Peter Shurman - PCS
Sandra Parrott - NDP
Lloyd Helferty - GRN
Nathan Kidd - FCP
Malcolm Kojokaro - IND

LIB = Liberal
PC = Progressive Conservative
NDP = New Democratic Party
GRN = Green Party
FCP = Family Coalition Party
OLP = Ontario Libertarian Party
FRE = Freedom Party
IND = Independent

Jones Returns To Court Nov. 22

Markham deputy mayor Jim Jones is to be back in court Nov. 22 in connection with a sexual assault charge laid against him in February.Jones was charged Feb. 1 after a 21-year-old cleaning woman at the White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake told Niagara Regional Police she had been sexually assaulted.A day after his arrest, Mr. Jones denied the charge, telling the Markham Economist & Sun hewould defend himself “vigorously”.

With files from yorkregion.com

- ER

Sports Report

MLB: Toronto 8 Baltimore 5

NHL Pre-season: Buffalo 7 Toronto 2

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

The Sky Is The Limit For Fun At Airport House

MARKHAM,ON~September 25, 2007 ~The excitement will be sky high at the Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airpot Open House.

Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport Open House
Saturday, September 29,2007 - 11a.m to 3p.m
2833 16th Avenue - east of Hwy 404


People of all ages are invited to join the celebration which will include :

Skydrivers
Real & Model Aircraft
Sightseeing Flights
Charitable Raffle
Druxy's Famous Deli
Face Paintters
Kids Zone
Carnival Games
Pony Rides
Free Admission & Parking
And much more!

Procedes from the event will go to the United Ways of York Region Call 905-477-8100 for more information.

The Town of Markham supports the Buttonville Airport Community Committe and the United Way of York Region.

Press Release: Markham Museum's 23rd Annual Applefest

Dates: Friday, September 21 - Sunday, September 23, 2007
Times: Fri. 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors/students, $4 for kids. Children 2 and under admitted free.

Join in Markham Museum’s salute to the wonderful apple!

The Museum operates its own apple cider mill and offers samples to visitors. Our orchard is open for picking!

Family Dance Friday night! Visitors can participate in a variety of hands-on activities for children of all ages as well as showcase a wonderful array of pioneer handicrafts and skills. Witness the operation of the on-premises sawmill and visit our historic buildings. Our steam tractor will be fired up and our antique thresher will show participants a glimpse of farm life from the turn of the last century.

Live entertainment, carousel, boat, train and wagon rides too.

More info: www.markhammuseum.ca

Sports Report

MLB: Toronto 11 Baltimore 4


OPJHL South Division standings (From http://www.opjhl.ca/)

Team

GPWLOTLPTSPCTGFGAPIMHOMEAWAY
Markham7700141.00035182073-0-04-0-0
St. Michael's752010.71430141773-1-02-1-0
Vaughan64119.75028201732-1-02-0-1
Dixie63128.66723191311-0-12-1-1
Durham82337.43825352281-2-01-1-3
North York83506.37525352672-3-01-2-0
Ajax73406.42922371262-1-01-3-0
Toronto52304.4001923961-3-01-0-0
Pickering72504.28620281651-2-01-3-0

- ER

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Markham Fair 2007

The Markham Fair is one of Canada oldest country fairs. Since 1844 the fair has been providing the community with a showcase for talents and products in a friendly competitive spirit. With over 700 volunteers working on more than 70 committees, Markham Fair is the largest community based volunteer organization in Canada.

Markham Fair occurs annually on the weekend before Thanksgiving, and hosts upwards of 80,000 attendees. Approximately 3,000 exhibitors will enter more than 12,000 items, which will be judged and put on display during the fair. Promoting excellence through competition in this way, is what makes fairs unique in comparison to other events.

As well as the competitive displays, the community is further brought together to enjoy various forms of entertainment such as horse pull, demolition derby, tractor pull, midway rides and displays of farm animals.

Free Parking.

Fair Hours: Thursday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Markham Fair is located on the Markham Fairgrounds at 10801 McCowan Road (6 km north of Highway 7). + map

There's plenty more happening during the Markham Fair, check out the complete Event List at www.markhamfair.ca. ***