The 11th annual Toys for Tots campaign begins this Friday. Donations can be left at any York Regional Police station and the Community Safety Village in Stouffville.Peope are being encouraged to donate Canadian Tire money, cash or a new unwrapped toy, all of which will benefit children in need during the holidays.Students who visit the Community Safety Village with their schools are also encouraged to donate a toy or Canadian Tire money. Schools can also choose to direct the $2-per student village access fee as a donation to the Toys for Tots campaign.On Dec. 2, police officers, paramedics and firefighters are scheduled to be at Canadian Tire locations across York Region to promote the campaign.All items donated will be collected at a central location in Newmarket and distributed to local charities Dec. 10 and 11.
With files from Yorkregion.com
- ER
Monday, November 12, 2007
'Toys For Tots' Locations
• KESWICK: 24270 Woodbine Ave.
• NEWMARKET: 17750 Yonge St.
• AURORA: 14700 Yonge St.
• WOODBRIDGE: 3850 Hwy. 7
• MAPLE: 3200 Rutherford Rd.
• CONCORD: 8081 Dufferin St.
•RICHMOND HILL: 9325 Yonge St.
• MARKHAM: 8675 McCowan Rd., 7650 Markham Rd
• WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE: 5945 Main St.
• NEWMARKET: 17750 Yonge St.
• AURORA: 14700 Yonge St.
• WOODBRIDGE: 3850 Hwy. 7
• MAPLE: 3200 Rutherford Rd.
• CONCORD: 8081 Dufferin St.
•RICHMOND HILL: 9325 Yonge St.
• MARKHAM: 8675 McCowan Rd., 7650 Markham Rd
• WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE: 5945 Main St.
Sports Report
CFL Playoffs: Winnipeg 24 Montreal 22; Saskatchewan 26 Calgary 24
AHL: Toronto 5 Lake Erie 4
OHL: Brampton 7 Mississauga 1; Oshawa 4 Peterborough 1
OPJHL: St. Mike's 6 Markham 3
- ER
AHL: Toronto 5 Lake Erie 4
OHL: Brampton 7 Mississauga 1; Oshawa 4 Peterborough 1
OPJHL: St. Mike's 6 Markham 3
- ER
Friday, November 9, 2007
Press Release - Reuse, Your environment and community will thank you
Final 2007 York Region, Goodwill Reuse/Dropoff event this weekend
NEWMARKET – The Regional Municipality of York, in partnership with Goodwill, is hosting a final 2007 Reuse/Dropoff event this Saturday, November 10th at Hillcrest in the Town of Richmond Hill.
Between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., residents are invited to visit the Hillcrest parking lot off of Carrville Road west of Yonge Street where York Region and Goodwill staff will be accepting reusable goods.
Residents participating in the event will be diverting unnecessary waste from landfill while also giving back to the community. All donations will go directly toward Goodwill's mission of creating work opportunities for people facing serious barriers to employment, including persons with disabilities, youth at risk, the chronically unemployed, Aboriginal people and newcomers to Canada.
Good quality reusable items accepted include:
• Clothing, shoes, boots, belts, purses
• Jewellery
• Hats, gloves, scarves
• Books, records, CDs, DVDs, videotapes
• Games, toys, sports equipment • Housewares such as dishes and glassware
• Collectibles such as antiques
• Tools, power tools
• Fabrics and textiles Large amounts of shredded paper may also be dropped off at the donation event. Residents are reminded that smaller amounts can be placed in the Green Bin.
Items not accepted at the donation event include:
• Baby furniture, such as strollers and playpens
• Mattresses
• Large appliances
• Building materials, plumbing fixtures and carpeting
This is the fourth year The Regional Municipality of York has partnered with Goodwill Industries on reusable donation drives. In 2006, York Region residents diverted over 19 tonnes of reusable goods from landfill through Regional reuse events. For more information on the Regional Municipality of York and our services, please visit www.york.ca
NEWMARKET – The Regional Municipality of York, in partnership with Goodwill, is hosting a final 2007 Reuse/Dropoff event this Saturday, November 10th at Hillcrest in the Town of Richmond Hill.
Between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., residents are invited to visit the Hillcrest parking lot off of Carrville Road west of Yonge Street where York Region and Goodwill staff will be accepting reusable goods.
Residents participating in the event will be diverting unnecessary waste from landfill while also giving back to the community. All donations will go directly toward Goodwill's mission of creating work opportunities for people facing serious barriers to employment, including persons with disabilities, youth at risk, the chronically unemployed, Aboriginal people and newcomers to Canada.
Good quality reusable items accepted include:
• Clothing, shoes, boots, belts, purses
• Jewellery
• Hats, gloves, scarves
• Books, records, CDs, DVDs, videotapes
• Games, toys, sports equipment • Housewares such as dishes and glassware
• Collectibles such as antiques
• Tools, power tools
• Fabrics and textiles Large amounts of shredded paper may also be dropped off at the donation event. Residents are reminded that smaller amounts can be placed in the Green Bin.
Items not accepted at the donation event include:
• Baby furniture, such as strollers and playpens
• Mattresses
• Large appliances
• Building materials, plumbing fixtures and carpeting
This is the fourth year The Regional Municipality of York has partnered with Goodwill Industries on reusable donation drives. In 2006, York Region residents diverted over 19 tonnes of reusable goods from landfill through Regional reuse events. For more information on the Regional Municipality of York and our services, please visit www.york.ca
Press Release - Town of Markham Remembrance Day Ceremony
Date: Friday, November 9, 2007
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Markham Theatre for Performing Arts, 171 Town Centre Blvd.
Admission: Free
Everyone is invited to attend the Town of Markham ceremony honouring our veterans. Presentations by The Suburbanaires and Youth Poetry Winners.For more information call 905-477-5530 or email customerservice@markham.ca.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Markham Theatre for Performing Arts, 171 Town Centre Blvd.
Admission: Free
Everyone is invited to attend the Town of Markham ceremony honouring our veterans. Presentations by The Suburbanaires and Youth Poetry Winners.For more information call 905-477-5530 or email customerservice@markham.ca.
Press Release - Markhaven's 8th Annual Gala Evening
Date: Friday, November 9, 2007
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Location: LeParc Markham, 8432 Leslie St., Markham
Admission: $150 and $175
SuperStar TONY ORLANDO performs at Markhaven's 8th annual gala evening. Ticket price includes Host Reception, Gourmet meal with Wine, Host bar all evening, Live and Silent Auctions and the 90 minute Show with Tony Orlando.For more information visit www.markhavenfoundation.ca or call 905-472-4776 or email: mdahl@bellnet.ca
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Location: LeParc Markham, 8432 Leslie St., Markham
Admission: $150 and $175
SuperStar TONY ORLANDO performs at Markhaven's 8th annual gala evening. Ticket price includes Host Reception, Gourmet meal with Wine, Host bar all evening, Live and Silent Auctions and the 90 minute Show with Tony Orlando.For more information visit www.markhavenfoundation.ca or call 905-472-4776 or email: mdahl@bellnet.ca
Sports Report
OHL: Brampton 7 Owen Sound 2; Mississauga 3 Windsor 2
OPJHL: St. Mike's 4 Markham 2
Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Buffalo
NBA: Toronto at Philadelphia
OHL: Mississauga at Plymouth; Oshawa at Ottawa; Brampton at Sudbury
OPJHL: Toronto vs. Markham; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena
OPJHL: St. Mike's 4 Markham 2
Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Buffalo
NBA: Toronto at Philadelphia
OHL: Mississauga at Plymouth; Oshawa at Ottawa; Brampton at Sudbury
OPJHL: Toronto vs. Markham; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena
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