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
Monday, January 7, 2008
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
Friday, December 21, 2007
Press Release - Celebrate the holiday season with food safety tips from York Region
Reduce the risk of food-borne illness during the holiday season
NEWMARKET – The holiday season is a special time when friends and family get together to share good company and good food. The Regional Municipality of York Public Health branch reminds residents to prevent food-borne illness, also known as food poisoning, by using proper techniques when preparing and serving your holiday meals. Host a safe holiday gathering by following these food safety precautions:
• Wash your hands thoroughly with liquid soap and warm water prior to preparing, handling, serving and eating food• Always use clean dishes, cutting boards and work surfaces when preparing, handling, serving and eating food• Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator or in the microwave; never on the counter• Avoid cross-contamination of products; keep and store raw meats, poultry and seafood separately and away from ready-to-eat foods• Provide serving utensils and avoid direct hand contact with prepared foods• When possible, serve food immediately after preparation• If you are hosting a holiday pot-luck, use hot plates to keep food hot and ice to keep cold foods cold • If food is held at the proper temperature during the party, it can be stored as leftovers; if food is left at room temperature for more than two hours, it should be discarded• Uncooked eggs may contain Salmonella bacteria; Be cautious when preparing, serving and consuming foods that may contain raw eggs, including homemade eggnog and caesar salad dressing
For more information on safe food handling practices or any other health-related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
NEWMARKET – The holiday season is a special time when friends and family get together to share good company and good food. The Regional Municipality of York Public Health branch reminds residents to prevent food-borne illness, also known as food poisoning, by using proper techniques when preparing and serving your holiday meals. Host a safe holiday gathering by following these food safety precautions:
• Wash your hands thoroughly with liquid soap and warm water prior to preparing, handling, serving and eating food• Always use clean dishes, cutting boards and work surfaces when preparing, handling, serving and eating food• Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator or in the microwave; never on the counter• Avoid cross-contamination of products; keep and store raw meats, poultry and seafood separately and away from ready-to-eat foods• Provide serving utensils and avoid direct hand contact with prepared foods• When possible, serve food immediately after preparation• If you are hosting a holiday pot-luck, use hot plates to keep food hot and ice to keep cold foods cold • If food is held at the proper temperature during the party, it can be stored as leftovers; if food is left at room temperature for more than two hours, it should be discarded• Uncooked eggs may contain Salmonella bacteria; Be cautious when preparing, serving and consuming foods that may contain raw eggs, including homemade eggnog and caesar salad dressing
For more information on safe food handling practices or any other health-related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
Press Release - York Region paramedics help make Christmas Eve warm and "bear-able" for local children and seniors
NEWMARKET – York Region Emergency Medical Services (EMS) paramedics will distribute teddy bears this Christmas Eve to children who require paramedic assistance en route to, or in, York Region hospital emergency rooms and children's wards.
Ganz: The Teddy Bear Company generously donated 350 teddy bears to York Region EMS for distribution. This is the third consecutive year for the Christmas Eve teddy bear giveaway.
More than 45 blankets will also be distributed this year to elderly patients in York Region hospital palliative care units. These blankets were hand-knit and donated by the "Nanny Blanket Drive," a team of York Region EMS paramedics, family and friends.
The media is invited to interview paramedics as they load teddy bears and blankets into emergency vehicles.
WHEN: Monday, December 24, 2007 11 a.m.
WHERE: EMS Paramedic Response Station 520 Cane ParkwayTown of Newmarket For more information on this or any other EMS-related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
Ganz: The Teddy Bear Company generously donated 350 teddy bears to York Region EMS for distribution. This is the third consecutive year for the Christmas Eve teddy bear giveaway.
More than 45 blankets will also be distributed this year to elderly patients in York Region hospital palliative care units. These blankets were hand-knit and donated by the "Nanny Blanket Drive," a team of York Region EMS paramedics, family and friends.
The media is invited to interview paramedics as they load teddy bears and blankets into emergency vehicles.
WHEN: Monday, December 24, 2007 11 a.m.
WHERE: EMS Paramedic Response Station 520 Cane ParkwayTown of Newmarket For more information on this or any other EMS-related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
Sports Report
NHL: Tampa Bay 2 Toronto 1
Tonight
NBA: Toronto at Seattle; 10:30pm
AHL: Toronto at Rochester; 7:35pm
OPJHL: Markham vs. Dixie; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena
- ER
Tonight
NBA: Toronto at Seattle; 10:30pm
AHL: Toronto at Rochester; 7:35pm
OPJHL: Markham vs. Dixie; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena
- ER
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Tamil Festivals By Nirojan Ketheeswaran
These are some of the events that Markham’s Tamil Community Celebrate through out the year. For more information contact the Markham Tamil Senior Assoication by phone 905-474-2929/
Thaipokal - January 14
- Thanksgiving Day In Sri Lanka
- Cook Sweet Rice
- Pray God In Temple
- Spicy Food
- Fireworks
Tamil New year – April 12
- Get Money
- Go to Temple
- Special Food (eg.vadi, samosa, roll)
- Spicy Food
- Fireworks
Gunthsasti Festival – August 7th- August 14th
- Fast for 1week
- Go to the Temple everyday
- People who don’t fast eat vegetables
Diwali – November 8th
- Buy new clothes as a gift
- Go to Temple
- Special Food (eg. Burani Rice, Rotti)
- Fireworks
Thaipokal - January 14
- Thanksgiving Day In Sri Lanka
- Cook Sweet Rice
- Pray God In Temple
- Spicy Food
- Fireworks
Tamil New year – April 12
- Get Money
- Go to Temple
- Special Food (eg.vadi, samosa, roll)
- Spicy Food
- Fireworks
Gunthsasti Festival – August 7th- August 14th
- Fast for 1week
- Go to the Temple everyday
- People who don’t fast eat vegetables
Diwali – November 8th
- Buy new clothes as a gift
- Go to Temple
- Special Food (eg. Burani Rice, Rotti)
- Fireworks
Press Release - Leave the driving to YRT/Viva this New Year’s Eve
Leave the car at home and enjoy a free ride after 7 p.m. on YRT/Viva services
NEWMARKET – Celebrate this New Year’s Eve and get home safely on YRT/Viva. The Regional Municipality of York will once again offer complimentary YRT/Viva rides starting at 7 p.m. on December 31st until the early hours of New Year’s Day. "We’re very pleased to offer complimentary YRT/Viva service for all residents and visitors to York Region this New Year’s Eve," said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. “This convenient service provides a safe and worry-free alternative to driving during this evening of celebration.”
The complimentary New Year's Eve service is available on all YRT/Viva, TTC and Brampton transit routes operating within York Region, starting at 7:00 p.m. on December 31st. Extended late evening service will be available on select routes until approximately 3 a.m. Complimentary Mobility Plus rides after 7 p.m. will be also be available for registered Mobility Plus users.
"It’s best to leave the car at home if you plan to attend a party where alcohol is involved,” said York Regional Police Chief Armand La Barge. "Using public transit is a great way to leave the safe driving to someone else — to and from your event." On Monday, December 31st, YRT/Viva will be operating on a regular weekday schedule with some minor schedule adjustments. On Tuesday, January 1st, YRT/Viva will be operating on a Sunday service schedule.
Riders are encouraged to visit the YRT/Viva website at www.yrt.ca, or contact the Customer Service Centre at 1-866-MOVE-YRT (668-3978) to confirm route and schedule information.
NEWMARKET – Celebrate this New Year’s Eve and get home safely on YRT/Viva. The Regional Municipality of York will once again offer complimentary YRT/Viva rides starting at 7 p.m. on December 31st until the early hours of New Year’s Day. "We’re very pleased to offer complimentary YRT/Viva service for all residents and visitors to York Region this New Year’s Eve," said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. “This convenient service provides a safe and worry-free alternative to driving during this evening of celebration.”
The complimentary New Year's Eve service is available on all YRT/Viva, TTC and Brampton transit routes operating within York Region, starting at 7:00 p.m. on December 31st. Extended late evening service will be available on select routes until approximately 3 a.m. Complimentary Mobility Plus rides after 7 p.m. will be also be available for registered Mobility Plus users.
"It’s best to leave the car at home if you plan to attend a party where alcohol is involved,” said York Regional Police Chief Armand La Barge. "Using public transit is a great way to leave the safe driving to someone else — to and from your event." On Monday, December 31st, YRT/Viva will be operating on a regular weekday schedule with some minor schedule adjustments. On Tuesday, January 1st, YRT/Viva will be operating on a Sunday service schedule.
Riders are encouraged to visit the YRT/Viva website at www.yrt.ca, or contact the Customer Service Centre at 1-866-MOVE-YRT (668-3978) to confirm route and schedule information.
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