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The Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) carried out two projects in King Township last week. Pictured here are David Beilhartz (crew leader), 21, Laura Howden, 17, Eric Shoesmith, 17, Kim Utez, 17, Ben Peterkin, 16, and volunteer Ed Millar. This is one of the projects they completed July 31, a footbridge on the MaryLake property near King City. More ... York Regional Police members observed a moment of silence Saturday at 11 a.m. in memory of Detective Constable Robert Plunkett who was killed in the line of duty one year ago. In the early hours of Aug. 2, 2007, Constable Plunkett was working undercover with his surveillance team in Markham, investigating a large number of thefts of airbags from vehicles in York. More ... It appears the recent tragic traffic accident in Muskoka, which cost the lives of three young men, is prompting action from the provincial government. And Oak Ridges — Markham MPP Dr. Helena Jaczek said she had already been thinking along those lines. More ... To commemorate their 10th season of producing professional outdoor theatre on the shores of Fairy Lake in Newmarket, Resurgence Theatre Company and iPLANcorp are inviting theatre patrons everywhere to take one small step towards ensuring a healthier planet. More ... More than 1,900 tickets were issued recently in a joint crack-down of York Regional police and their counterparts in Toronto. Police, over three days, targeted three heavy commuter routes, including Weston Road, from Highway 9 to Lawrence Avenue in Toronto, looking for aggressive drivers in both jurisdictions. More ... The lazy, hazy days of summer are here and Conservative MPs are crisscrossing the country and showering it with money. More ... The show is over and the rest is in the hands of the judges. Two judges from the national Communities in Bloom competition spent last Tuesday and Wednesday touring all over King Township, and members of the King Blooms committee, More ... York Regional Police are reminding citizens to remain vigilant and reduce their risk of becoming victims of crime by removing all valuables and locking their vehicles. By working together, People and police can ensure safety through education and reduce crime. More ... This planet needs help, and a pair of Vancouver residents are running around North America to spread the word. Stephanie Tait and Matt Hill set out from Vancouver May 4, running the equivalent of a marathon per day. Their run took them through King last Wednesday, as they made their way south along Highway 27, in the rain. More ... York — Simcoe MP and Government House Leader Peter Van Loan, along with Canada's Environment Minister John Baird and other dignitaries, announced the first group of projects to receive funding under the $30 million Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund recently. More ... Hockey players are a lot like cars; with both, to be good - speed helps. Paul Coffey was widely regarded as one of the National Hockey League's best skaters. He was smooth, fast and graceful, which brought high-praise and successes many could only dream of. More ... Full name: Paul Douglas Coffey Born: June 1, 1961 in Weston, ON What do you love about hockey? Obviously the camaraderie, the competition, the health factor keeps you in great shape and I enjoy winning. More ... Most goals in one season by a defenceman: 48 in 1985-86 Most points in one game by a defenceman: 8 on March 14, 1986 (two goals and six assists, shared with Tom Bladon) Most assists in one game by a defenceman: 6 (tied with four others) March 14, More ... |
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