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Ontario Expanding Highway 7 from Pickering to MarkhamThe Ministry of Transportation announced last week the widening of Highway 7. Officials say the $12M dollar investment is critical, as both York Region and Durham Region continue to face exponential growth. Lexy Benedict reports.TrafficApr 15
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Police find missing Markham man using helicopter technology, special wristbandA video released by York Regional Police shows how they were able to find a missing man from Markham, Ont. using special technology through his wristband and a police air support helicopter.Apr 12
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Man dies in Hwy. 115 crash in Clarington: OPPOPP say one man is dead following a crash on Hwy. 115 in Clarington early Sunday. Emergency crews responded around 2:20 a.m. to the northbound lane of the highway at Highway 35. The driver, a 25-year-old man from Markham, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.TrafficJun 2
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The Lightfoot Band presents The Songs of Gordon Lightfoot at Flato Markham TheatreThe original Gordon Lightfoot touring band plus its newest member, lead singer and rhythm guitarist, will perform selected songs from one the world’s greatest songwriters March 28th at 8 p.m. at Flato Markham Theatre. Susan Hay has the story.Mar 11
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Video shows shots fired at Markham, Ont. home in broad daylightFootage released by York Regional Police appears to show someone firing a gun at a home in Markham during the day in late-February. Officers say they are appealing for help from the public finding the suspect.CanadaMar 5
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Mar. 28, 2024York Regional Police stepping up their search for suspects after the same Markham home was targeted by gunmen three separate times. Four Ontario school boards are suing some social media giants – we’ll tell you why. And, drinking alcohol in some Toronto parks is closer to becoming permanent.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMar 28
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Stolen vehicle involved in deadly Scarborough crashPolice are investigating what led to a fatal 6-vehicle crash at Markham Road and Milner Avenue Wednesday morning. Shallima Maharaj has the story.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMar 13
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Markham elementary school promotes love and kindness through artThe ‘Love and Kindness Go Hand in Hand’ project is an art activity initiated by the Black Student Alliance at Rouge Park Public School in Markham. The school-wide project is running throughout the month of February. Susan Hay has the story.Global News at 5:30 TorontoFeb 16
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Markham Siblings take sustainable farming to next levelSiblings Pierce and Amy Spraggon are co-owners of Fresh Heads Farm Shop in Markham. In 2021, the Spraggons made it their goal to bring sustainable, zero waste farming to life. The duo now offer locally grown food accessible to the community all year long. Susan Hay has the story.Global News at 5:30 TorontoJan 2
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Markham teen wins ‘Christmas Cookie Challenge.’18-teen-year-old Joseph Mongillo from Markham is the owner and head baker of “One Smart Cookie” selling thousands of cookies by showcasing his talents on Instagram. Eventually Mongillo caught the attention of a Food Network casting agent who extended an invitation to Mongillo to compete in the holiday-themed show , “Christmas Cookie Challenge” in Los Angeles...Dec 20, 2023
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A Markham couple is upset after being victims of a distraction theftAs Catherine McDonald reports, York Regional Police say the suspect uses a child to get the homeowner to go in the backyard to look for a ball, before the suspect enters the home.Global News at 5:30 TorontoDec 15, 2023
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Buttonville airport officially closes after more than 60 yearsAfter decades of operations, Buttonville airport in Markham has ceased operations. Global Toronto’s Caryn Lieberman has the story.Global News at 5:30 TorontoNov 30, 2023
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Leaked email prompts apology from Markham Public LibraryThe CEO of Markham Public Library is apologizing after an email was leaked directing staff to remove Islamic Heritage Month displays because of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Shallima Maharaj reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoOct 17, 2023
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No GO train whistles in Markham, almostEight years after a community tried to silence whistles on trains running through Markham, the job is almost done. As Sean O’Shea reports, there’s one crossing left.Global News at 5:30 TorontoAug 8, 2023
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Vaughan named rudest city in all of Canada: SurveyTwo bordering cities have received opposite responses, with Vaughan being named the rudest city, while Markham the nicest city in a survey. Ahmar Khan reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoAug 18, 2023
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CIBC customers who got scammed warn about fake investigatorsA Markham, Ont. couple is warning consumers not to get scammed by fraudsters posing as bank employees. As Sean O’Shea reports, they lost more than $14,000 to a telephone conman posing as a fraud investigator for CIBC.Global News at 5:30 TorontoAug 18, 2023
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A summer day camp in the GTA continues to make memoriesFor 75 years Camp Robin Hood, a summer day camp in Markham, Ont., has been working hard to foster independence and emotional growth in children from preschool to Grade 8 in a fun, outdoor setting. It’s also a place that builds friendships and memories that will likely last a lifetime. Susan Hay has the story.Aug 17, 2023
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Victim of an armed carjacking says the video police released of the takedown of the suspects is upsettingAs Catherine McDonald reports, the man was getting a bite to eat in Markham with his wife when two suspects took their keys and made of with his brand new Mercedes SUV.Global News at 5:30 TorontoAug 10, 2023
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Markham Mayor suggests York Region become one cityFrank Scarpitti, the longtime mayor of Markham, is proposing that the nine different municipalities in York Region consolidate to make one major city. Ahmar Khan reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoJun 14, 2023
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York Regional Police officer injured in crash with Canada Post truckA York Regional Police officer has suffered serious injuries after a collision with a Canada Post truck in Markham, Ont., on Wednesday morning. Sean O’Shea has the latest on the officer’s injuries as the police community comes to terms with another major event.Global News at 5:30 TorontoJun 14, 2023