Author: Gene Pereira

Community Feature 

Markham mayor on mission to reduce gridlock

January 15, 2020January 16, 2020 Gene Pereira 388 Views 0 Comments City of Markham, Highway 7, Markham Council, Yonge Subway Extension

Gridlock is “mission-critical” in 2020 for Frank Scarpitti. While there are several priorities the Markham mayor is focused on for

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Community Feature 

First York Region pot shop opens

January 10, 2020January 20, 2020 Gene Pereira 377 Views 0 Comments Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Cannabis 2.0, Corner Grass Corp., One Plant Stouffville, Ontario Cannabis Store

Kevin Schmidt believes it’s really time that businesses like his are open in Canada. His One Plant Stouffville business, located

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Community Feature 

Liberal MP Jaczek set to tackle important issues

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 Gene Pereira 212 Views 0 Comments 2019 Federal Election, Canadian Government, Liberal Party, Markham-Stouffville Riding, Parks Canada, Rouge National Park

Newly elected Liberal MP for Markham-Stouffville Helena Jaczek is ready to hit the ground running. The former provincial cabinet member,

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Feature Sports & Health 

Exzell Pharma’s rapid growth thanks to teamwork

November 12, 2019November 21, 2019 Gene Pereira 429 Views 0 Comments Canadian Business' List, Digestive Health Clinic, Edesa Biotech, Esophageal Reflux Disease, Exzell Pharma, Medical Futures

A winning combination can go a long way in business. Dr. Pardeep Nijhawan believes it’s the reason why his Markham-based

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Community 

Lest we forget

October 16, 2019October 17, 2019 Gene Pereira 361 Views 0 Comments

Ward 5 Councillor Andrew Keyes admits he was a little taken off guard when Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti asked him

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Community 

The environment and economy are hot-button election issues

September 16, 2019September 24, 2019 Gene Pereira 656 Views 0 Comments 2019 Federal Election, Gene Pereira, Markham-Stouffville Riding, Markham-Thornhill Riding, Markham-Unionville Riding

Federal candidates from the three Markham ridings are out knocking on doors vying for your vote. Mark your calendars for

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Sports & Health 

Markham’s Marner inks new deal with Leafs

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 Gene Pereira 352 Views 0 Comments Gene Pereira, National Hockey League, Scotiabank Arena, Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs announced they have agreed to a new long-term contract that will keep the star winger with the

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Sports & Health 

Palandra earns invite to Team Canada East camp

August 8, 2019August 8, 2019 Gene Pereira 369 Views 0 Comments Aurora Tigers, Brantford 99ers, Canadian Junior Hockey League, Gene Pereira, Ontario Junior Hockey League, Team Canada East Camp, World Junior A Challenge

Markham native Michael Palandra is one of 44 players invited by the Canadian Junior Hockey League and NHL Central Scouting

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Sports & Health 

Markham duo hoping for big weekend at NHL draft

June 18, 2019 Gene Pereira 556 Views 0 Comments Canadian Hockey League, Gene Pereira, Kitchener Rangers, NHL Central Scouting Rankings, NHL Entry Draft, Ontario Hockey League

A pair of Markham natives will be hoping to hear their named called this weekend at the 2019 NHL Entry

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Sports & Health 

Shanahan inks six-year extension with Leafs

May 15, 2019May 27, 2019 Gene Pereira 237 Views 0 Comments Gene Pereira, Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment, National Hockey League, Toronto Maple Leafs

Brendan Shanahan made it clear earlier to the Toronto Maple Leafs that he wanted to stay with the organization. Maple

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