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BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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townwide initiative aims to activate Aurora.

Over 40 community leaders have come together from a number of sectors to put together a plan to address the negative impacts of sedentary lifestyles such as childhood obesity, Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, project organizer and former Sport Aurora president Ron Weese said.

“The big problem this world has is 80 per cent of children don’t develop the skills needed early on to competently or confidently join a team or organized sport,” he said. “Many adults aren’t active for a number of reasons and this will help them get back into moving by providing the right support in the community.”

The initiative fits right in to an existing vision of having Aurora become Canada’s most active community by 2020.

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With support from a number of sectors in the community including health professionals, school boards, early childhood educators, seniors groups and organizations such as Sport Aurora, which brings a number of community sporting organizations together under one roof, the hope is to tackle the lack of physical activity through education and appropriate programming.

“We want to be all inclusive because sport and activity has become an important part of Aurora,” he said, pointing out this has been See page A9.

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Activate Aurora is an initiative to get the community off the couch and doing physical activity. Through the collaboration of a number of community partners across all sectors, the project intends to reconnect those who aren’t necessarily drawn to organized sports, including youths, with physical activity they can enjoy.

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teven Lee Olsen is a rising star on the Canadian country music scene.

The Newmarket-raised singersongwriter has been nominated for a Canadian Country Music Association rising star award. He is among 34 nominees in eight categories and the awards ceremony will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia Sept. 13.

“I’ve been doing this for 10 years; being recognized as a rising star just shows how hard it is to make waves in this genre,” Olsen, who moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue his musical ambitions about a decade ago, said. “To be recognized for all the hard work I’ve put in is really awesome. This is way too much fun; I can’t believe I get paid for this. Winning this award would be unreal.

“Being able to take that home to my family and team who worked so hard to

Kids play with a parachute during the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Games at Machell Park Thursday.

Annual Jumpstart Games get kids moving

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BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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he Jumpstart Games rolled into Aurora’s Machell Park last week, bringing with them lots of colourful activities and busloads of area children eager to have fun.

Hosted by Canadian Tire, the event attracted more than 800 children from the Greater Toronto Area, who arrived by bus to take part in the annual games day designed to teach children to keep active through play.

Canadian Tire regional manager Freida Rubletz kicked off the morning with a microphone in hand as children aged seven to 10 years — all sporting coloured T-shirts to mark

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Newmarket-raised singer-songwriter Steven Lee Olsen has been nominated for a Canadian Country Music Association rising star award

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their teams — were eager to get started.

“I couldn’t be more grateful to have the event right here in Aurora,” said Rubletz, an Aurora resident. “Lets enjoy the weather, get active and have some fun.”

Activity stations were strewn throughout the park for children who might not otherwise get the chance to experience a wide range of ways to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle.

The teams from various community centres, YMCAs and boys and girls clubs, enjoyed a kickball station at the ball diamond, splash pad station complete with water guns, pool See page A8.

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he federal election campaign is officially on and it’s going to be a lengthy one.

Election day is Oct. 19, meaning the campaign will be the third-longest in Canadian history at 11 weeks.

So far, the candidates in Aurora’s two ridings are: Newmarket-Aurora: Conservative: Lois Brown

Green: Vanessa Long Liberal: Kyle Peterson NDP: Yvonne Kelly Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill: Conservative: Costas Menegakis Liberal: Leona Alleslev Follow The Banner and yorkregion. com for coverage as the campaign progresses.

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Kaitlyn Dupuis of Highland Chev Cadillac (from left), Stewart McLaren of the Aurora Winter Blues Festival committee, Councillor John Abel, Greg Smith of the Aurora Winter Blues Festival committee and Councillor Tom Mrakas were at the Town Park bandshell Friday to announce the End of Summer Blues concert to be held Sept. 2.

Blues festival organizers unveil End of Summer Blues concert

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With the end of summer approaching, it’s common to have the blues.

The organizers of the annual Aurora Winter Blues Festival have just announced it is expanding into the summer with the first End of Summer Blues concert to be held Sept. 2 at Town Park. The inaugural event will follow the town’s summer concerts in the park series and festival founder and artistic director Jamie MacDonald is excited to have the opportunity to expand the successful winter festival into the summer months.

“The opportunity to host a live music event at the Town Park band shell, which is a gem of an outdoor venue, is a real honour for us,” he added.

The concert will feature two-time JUNO Award winner Jack de Keyzer with his fivepiece band. The Canadian Blues legend is a multiple Maple Blues Award winner who has received international recognition for his live performances and song writing.

The entertainment lineup will also include performances by local youth bands and incorporate a celebration of local arts and cultural through the participation of a number of local community groups and

organizations.

The event will also include a classic car cruise night presented by the Aurora Classic Car Club.

As a sponsor of the event, Highland Automotive Services of Aurora will also be showcasing current General Motors models, including its own high end performance Corvette and Camaro.

The blues and cruise theme has been well received at other music events and will add a different dynamic to the evening, MacDonald said.

In partnership with the festival’s Youth In Music Program, Optimist Club of Aurora and The Arts Music Store, a musical instrument donation by local residents on the night of the event will allow their used instruments to find a new home in local schools.

The evening will have a little something for everyone, according to MacDonald, who says the event is the perfect way to end the summer with a celebration that includes family, friends, live music, dancing, food and classic cars.

The concert begins at the bandshell at 6:30 p.m.

For more information about the concert, email info@awbf.ca

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Canadian veteran Paul Nichols will make a stop at the Aurora branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on Aug. 9 as part of his cross-country ride meant to draw attention to modern-day veterans and the supports they need when returning to civilian life.

Former soldier aims to alter how society views veterans through cross-Canada ride

BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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Paul Nichols hopes to change society’s current view of veterans by riding from coast to coast.

The 46-year-old veteran, who served in the infantry and deployed to the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s, saddled up his horse in April, departed from Victoria, BC and intends to reach the East Coast in November.

He hopes to bring attention to modern-day veterans, not just those who served in the two World Wars, as well as the supports needed when they return home to civilian life after service.

To learn more about the cross-Canada ride or to donate funds toward helping existing veteran-support groups,visit communitiesforveterans.com,send an email to cyf-events@mmgrp.ca or call 250-668-3338.

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“It has become bigger than just my story,” Nichols said of the ride. “Every person who joins me and every veteran who shares a story is adding more fuel to the fire.”

Speaking from experience, Nichols found it difficult to find the support he needed when returning home after serving in the infantry that was deployed to the former Yugoslavia for a six-month tour in the 1990s.

After an emotional conversation with a local shopkeeper who was rescued from civil turmoil by Canadian soldiers, he decided to create the cross-country ride. Now he is determined to shed some light on how different the lives of these veterans could be if someone reached out and said thank you for your service and provided the time and support needed for them to re-adjust to home life.

With his wife and one of his daughters

by his side along with his trusty horse, Nichols rides 30 to 40 kilometres per day and is welcoming veterans to join him along the journey.

He is a firm believer in needing to hear veterans’ stories in order to understand their needs, so the ride introduces the faces and stories of more than 700 veterans from Victoria to St. John’s on the Communities For Veterans website.

The Aurora branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has reached out to Nichols and is inviting the public to help welcome the riders, local veterans from the past and present and support the services that are so desperately needed, according to Aurora Legion president Dave Franklin.

“Those who are lucky enough to come back often have difficulty with post-traumatic stress disorder and often feel forgotten,” he added. “Some wait years to receive the support they need from the Ministry of Veteran Affairs.”

Along with the dignitaries expected to attend, the public’s attendance is as or more important to the past and present veterans who often feel their service has gone unnoticed, Franklin said.

Beginning at 16th Avenue and continuing up through Aurora’s trail system, the riders will make their way to the Petch House where they will be met by the Colour Guard and escorted through the valley to the Legion on Industrial Parkway North.

The public is invited to show its support and hear the stories of the veterans as well as participate in a fundraising barbecue with the proceeds going toward the ride.

The ride will arrive at the rear of the Legion at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 9.

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Canadian golf industry drives for better numbers Bringing in younger golfers, more women will be vital to grow game, professionals say

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By Chris Traber

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anadian golf is alive and well, according to a state of the game survey from six National Allied Golf Associations.

For some York Region golf pros and administrators, however, the operative word is “well” in an industry that yearns for “great”.

The allied group, including Golf Canada, the PGA of Canada and bodies representing course owners, superintendents and club managers, was buoyed by the positive impact of golf and the spike in rounds played in the past 36 months. The group met and compared data last month during the 2015 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville.

Golf play in 2015 to June 1 increased 14 per cent compared to a three-year average and was up 27 per cent over 2014, the group said. Regionally, only the Maritime provinces were down, explained by unusually poor spring weather conditions, while the western provinces led the country with exceptional early-season results.

‘We’ve got to keep reminding people that the golf course is a wonderful place to socialize, do business and unwind. ’ An economic impact study released last summer said golf accounts for an estimated $14.3 billion of Canada’s gross domestic product. Included in that financial picture STAFF PHOTO/MIKE BARRETT are more than 300,000 direct and indirect Director of golf at St. Andrews Valley Golf Club in Aurora, Rob Pearce, shared his thoughts on the State of Canadian Golf report from six jobs, $8.3 billion in household income, $1.4 National Allied Golf Associations. billion in property and other indirect taxes and $2.2 billion in income taxes. Overall, the Country Club in Newmarket, Kleinburg Golf Canadian golf industry’s value is estimated future.

Club, Highland Gate in Aurora and the deciat $19.7 billion.

“There’s still a lot of competition for the “The evidence of golf’s popularity in Can- sion to explore the sale of Unionville’s York recreational dollar,” she said. “To grow the Downs Golf Club to developers. ada is not surprising to those aware of the game, we need to promote programs for The private Lebovic Golf Course, a sumpsport’s economics, and the good stories don’t girls and women, bring kids to the course tuous track on a freshly minted 75-home stop there,” Canadian Society of Club Manand get school classes involved. development at Leslie Street and Bloomingagers executive director Elizabeth Di Chiara “We’ve got to keep reminding people • Canada is home to 2,346 public and private ton Road in Aurora, is the sole new offering said. “From environmental benefits to the that the golf course is a wonderful place to golf facilities, ranking it third in the world in total and will open next spring. charitable impact and tourism revenues, socialize, do business and unwind.” supply.

While the allied golf associations paint there are many reasons for the Canadian golf Duncan applauds the Golf Association a cheery national golf scene, members of industry to be encouraged.” of Ontario’s NXT program and the PGA of • Seventy-seven per cent of the total golf supply York’s golf trade are a tad more pragmatic.

There’s plenty to smile about, the group Canada for its youth and junior developis in Canada’s four most populated provinces— St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Club director of enthused. Some 5.7 million Canadian golfers ment initiatives.

Ontario, Québec, Alberta and British Columbia. golf Rob Pearce has issues with the associaplay approximately 60 million rounds annuA glass-half-full type, Shayne Dysart is a tions’ statistics up to June 1. The Aurora ally. Environmentally, more than 175,000 30-year golf industry veteran. The longtime professional agreed conditions were ideal hectares of greenspace is managed by about PGA of Canada professional and consultant • While course construction has slowed during the in April and May, however, our near-record 2,308 golf course operators, including 30,000 at the Lebovic golf facility, admits the market past several years, golf remains extremely accessoggy June eliminated some 30 per cent of hectares of wildlife habitat under golf course is tough. sible in Canada. More than 90 per cent of the country’s supply is open to the public. anticipated rounds. stewardship.

“Golf is holding its breath and it’s holding “Due to Mother Nature, there’s a signifiIn 2013, there were nearly 37,000 chariits own,” the Newmarket resident said. table events hosted at Canadian golf courses, cant decline,” he said. “The numbers are He views golf course attrition as a positive • Of the 2,126 public facilities in Canada, half are compared to 25,000 in 2009. Using conserva- trending to be flat by year end.” in that closures help distribute more players located in Ontario and Québec, which together Weather aside, golf is in flux, said Pearce. tive estimates, these events raise more than among existing venues. In terms of green account for 61 per cent of the country’s total “People are conscientious,” he said. “The $533 million for non-profit causes across fees lost to weather, Dysart is confident dedpopulation. Furthermore, the two provinces are spend is on hold. Everyone is looking for Canada. icated amateurs will find ways to fulfill their also home to 73 per cent of Canada’s 220 private sales.”

Golf’s good for tourism. In 2013, Canaannual quota before season’s end. clubs.

The prevailing mood of golfers has also dian travellers spent $2.5 billion annually on Course managers hosting golfers are well led to slightly lower merchandise purchases. golf-related travel within the country. Foradvised to engage their customers meaning• Nine-hole golf accounts for almost 37 per cent of “Golf is experiencing a challenging time eign golfers spent $1.6 billion on golf-related fully, he said.

Canada’s total supply. right now,” he said. “There’s an over-supply. travel and on-course spending. Albeit, visiFrom his experience, golf’s demographics That will adjust over time and golf will tors spent $2 billion in 2009, according to an are static, with the number of players leaving rebound.” earlier study. equalling those coming into the game.

• Canada features nine 12-hole facilities, six of Part of the fix, Pearce believes, is for The recently released Golf Facilities in Still, golf clubs aren’t recession-proof, he which are in Ontario, and three six-hole facilities.

Canada 2015 report notes that since 2010, 29 courses to distinguish themselves, offer value said. To ensure that golf not only survives, and quality and appreciate existing and new facilities have opened in six different provbut thrives, it’s imperative to approach the • Resort golf, though a small segment of Canada’s customers. Golf operators must also focus inces. During that time frame, 158 facilities game from a generational perspective. overall supply, is a significant contributor to on young people. As such, St. Andrew’s’ have closed. One in five of those closures “It’s most important to drive junior golf tourism in several provinces. Countrywide, 167 11-week junior golf program is drawing well was located in Ontario. and keep families engaged,” he said. “We facilities, approximately 7 per cent of total supply, from the 10-to-16-year-old demographic.

York Region, with its high concentration need to cater to seniors, the cornerstones of are connected to a resort or a resort/real estate Bushwood Golf Club teaching pro Jelana of more than 70 private and public courses the game. operation. and numerous retail and practice facilities, is Duncan agreed. A longtime advocate for “It’s critical we promote the recreational This messageofbrought to yougolf. as a community serviceinvolving of The Liberal more women and youths in the a microcosm Canadian and competitive streams and make golf fun.

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Newmarket chamber to host networking breakfast Aug. 11

included in the event’s printed handout.

Advance reservations are required and non-members can attend.

Learn more at newmarketchamber.ca.

Learn a little more about DeafBlind Ontario Aug. 11.

The Newmarket Chamber of Commerce’s latest breakfast networking event takes place at St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Course in Aurora from 7 to 9 a.m.

The event is sponsored by DeafBlind Ontario Services, which improves the lives of people with hearing and vision impairment. DeafBlind’s Michelle James and Suzanne Gaudet will speak about the organization.

Register by noon on Aug. 7 to have your business name and contact information

Ribfest lineup announced Chilliwack and The Spoons will hit the stage at the town’s 10th annual Ribfest.

Known in Aurora as the tastiest event of the year, the annual festival attracted 20,000 residents and visitors from across York Region last year alone to Machell Park.

Alongside the entertainment lineup will be the food including ribs, roasted yams, corn on the cob, BeaverTails and more.

The event runs from Sept. 11 to 13.

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eceiving a ticket out of province is as detrimental to one’s driving record as it would be in their home province.

There was a time, long ago, when you could literally forget about any offences received out of your own province, including the United States. Those days are gone! As of April 1, 1989, the Ontario-Quebec Agreement was put into effect, and soon after that The Canadian Driver’s License Compact.

Since then, any highway traffic violations, upon conviction, will be forwarded to the offender’s home province. If there are demerit points, they will be adjusted as per the home province’s rules and regulations. (ie. mph converted to km/h, and demerit points assessed accordingly).

Similarly, these take effect for New York and Michigan.

Any offence(s) received and conviction(s) entered, will

result in your home province being notified of the said conviction and the offence being transferred to the home province’s rules and regulations.

For example, an offence of 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit, once transferred to Ontario, would be adjusted to 32 kilometres per hour. This would then result in four demerit points against your licence from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario.

These offences will show on your local driving record as out-of-province offences, and the effect of the offence is set out per the rules of your home province.

As of 2001, the Territories and Provinces of Canada took it a step further to instill penalties to drivers for failure to pay fines. This may result in your home province suspending your driver’s license or withholding your license or plates upon renewal.

Furthermore: With regards to any suspensions/judgements rendered from the courts, the followingstatesandprovinces have agreements and may forward the said information to one another. Subsection 198(1) of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act extends to and applies to judgments rendered and become final against residents by any court of competent jurisdiction in the following Provinces and States:

Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, NewfoundlandandLabrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan.

United States of America: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and District of Columbia.

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This year’s installment of Aurora’s Doors Open event will feature a virtual tour map to help residents and visitors alike navigate the various sites in the town.

Doors Open returns Aug. 15

BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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Aurora’s annual Doors Open event features a virtual tour map to help residents and visitors experience pieces of the town’s heritage.

The Town of Aurora has teamed up once again with the Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee to present the popular event Aug. 15. This year’s Doors Open roster features 16 sites and buildings of architectural, cultural, natural and historic significance that will open their doors and welcome the public to explore.

Launched this year is a virtual tour map allowing residents and visitors to view detailed information and images of all the sites.

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For more information about this year’s Doors Open event, visit aurora.ca/doorsopen

Since its inception, the event has hosted more than 23,000 visitors at sites not normally open to the public.

The local event is part of Doors Open Ontario, a community-based celebration building pride in the province’s heritage.

This year’s Doors Open sites include: Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Originally constructed as a drill shed for the 12th Battalion of Infantry in 1874, the building was part of a network of defense training facilities for citizen soldiers. Previously the home of the Queen’s York Rangers, the historical building is the oldest armoury in the province.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Built in 1885, it remained a school until 1952. The Victorian design was influenced by Indian architecture that was popular in the 1880s.

Aurora Farmers’ Market and Artisan Fair, Town Park, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Acting as the Doors Open headquarters, visitors can drop in and pick up maps and brochures for the event. The traditional community market boasting over 30 vendors features fresh local produce, baked goods, honey, arts and crafts and homemade jewelry.

Aurora Lawn Bowling Club, 76 Maple St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Try your hand at one of the oldest sports in the western world. The bowling greens are located in the Aurora Heritage Conservation District and have been played by residents for over 100 years. Demonstrations and lessons will be offered throughout the day.

Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The town’s first library service began in 1855 with the creation of the Aurora Association for the Diffusion of Helpful Knowledge, later called the Aurora Mechanics’ Institute and Library Association and currently the Aurora Public Library.

Aurora Readiness Centre, 220 Old Yonge St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Following the Cuban Missile Crisis, Metropolitan Toronto established the bunker

and former cold war emergency control headquarters in 1962. The centre was located below a farmhouse, built in 1875, which is now a private residence. It was to be used to co-ordinate emergency services in the event of a nuclear attack on Toronto.

Aurora Sports Hall of Fame, 100 John West Way, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Opening its doors in 2013, the hall pays tribute to the town’s most notable athletes and sport contributors.

Benjamin Stephenson House, 15010 Yonge St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The historic house intact with its original Edwardian arts and crafts-style interior has been converted into an office space. The lot marks one of the earliest settlements on Yonge St. dating back to 1790s.

Charles Henry Sheppard House, 93 Industrial Pkwy. S., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Operating as the Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area overseen by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, it features a maple sugar bush that produced sap for syrup until recent times. Both the log cabin and the 1920s house at the rear of the property will be open to the public.

George Russell House, 42 Temperance St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Built in 1868 for a labourer and agent who worked at the Fleury Foundry, it has been restored in its original Gothic revival style and operates as Bijoy’s Restaurant.

Hillary House and Koffler Museum of Medicine, 15372 Yonge St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The national historic site was built in 1862 and is recognized as one of Canada’s best examples of Gothic revival architecture. The museum also contains a collection of medical instruments, books, papers and furnishings.

History and mystery walking tour, Town Park, 10 a.m. tour start Local storyteller, history advocate and founder of the Aurora Spirit and Moon walks David Heard will take visitors on a tour to discover the creepy side of Aurora.

Merlin’s Hollow, 181 Centre Cres., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Four unique gardens on the grounds have been featured in prominent media and contain over 1,500 species of plants and flowers.

Petch Log House, 86 John West Way, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Petch family emigrated from Yorkshire, England in 1818 to the log cabin, which is a rare example of early European residential construction brought to Canada in the early 19th century.

Rising Sun Masonic Lodge, 57 Mosley St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Masons purchased the Gothic revivalstyled building in 1885 from the King Circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The building will be shown to visitors, as it would be for a formal Masons meeting.

St. Andrew’s College, 15800 Yonge St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Moving from Toronto in 1926, the school is now located on 44.5 hectares of landscaped grounds including four boarding houses where many students, faculty and staff live.

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Special Agreements: - New York does assess points for minor violations received in Ontario and Quebec - Michigan and Ontario have reciprocal agreements - Quebec also has reciprocal agreement with California, Maine, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon and Pennsylvania You must obey the laws, and if convicted fulfill your obligations for payment of penalties as set out by the courts, or you may face the consequences.

Drive safely.

The advice offered in this column is intended for informational purposes only. Use of this column is not intended to replace or substitute any professional, financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice.

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Passage Between Two Worlds Exhibition & Sale

by Erika Takacs and Marissa Sweet Ongoing to Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. The story of Canada’s immigrants is a shared journey of creating a sense of space & place in a new country. With the exhibition Passage Between Two Worlds, artists Erika Takacs and Marissa Sweet present courageous interpretations of their personal immigration experiences. Exhibition continues through until Sept. 12. Galleries open Tuesdays and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Gallery admission is at no charge. Please note that the galleries are closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Contact: Clare Bolton, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

Mino Miikana Bimaadiziwin: The Path of Life: Exhibition of Works by Donald Chretien Ongoing to Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Solo Exhibition of the works of local First Nations artist Donald Chretien from July 18 to Sept. 12. Large new works in the Great Hall Gallery and small works in Reception Gallery. Meet the artist at the opening reception on Saturday, July 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Exhibition continues through until Sept. 12. Galleries open Tuesdays and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gallery admission is at no charge. Please note that the galleries are closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Contact: Clare Bolton, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

Tomorrow Lego StoryStarter Workshop Aug. 7, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Mount Albert Branch, East Gwillimbury Public Library, 19300 Centre St. Build story scenes using Lego to create and print your own comic Lego story. Ages 6+ Please register. Maximum six participants.

Lego & Play Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to noon.

Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. It’s time to build! Get creative with Lego. Ages 5+. Drop In. Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492.

Builder’s Club Aug. 7, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Mount Albert Branch, East Gwillimbury Public Library, 19300 Centre St. Build all kinds of creations from unique and ordinary materials. Ages 5+ Free Drop In Tween Scene Aug. 7, 2 to 3 p.m.

Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Get creative with DIY projects for Tweens. Ages 8 - 11 years. Drop In. Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492.

This weekend Newmarket Farmers Market Aug. 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Riverwalk Commons, Doug Duncan Drive.

Fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods, food vendors, hand-crafted artifacts and products such as jewelry, furniture, soap, horse and wagon rides, musical entertainment, buskers, fresh flowers, etc.

Contact: pheasanthollowcreations@live.ca, 905-773-9751.

Rods By The River Aug. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fairy Lake Park, 500 Water St. in Newmarket.

Car Show for classic and modified cars and trucks. Free admission to the public. $10 entry fee for show vehicles. Car entry gates open at 8 a.m. Public choice awards. Prizes. 50/50 Draw.

Info: Robert Gardner, newmarketcarclub@live.ca, 905-476-5401.

Reader Jane Myers sent us this Your Shot of a frog laying low in her backyard pond (although you may have to look closely to see him). Send us Your Shot. The ongoing theme is Nature & Wildlife. Email your high-quality jpegs to editor Tracy Kibble at tkibble@yrmg.com for a chance have your photograph included in our online gallery and published in the newspaper.

Free ZUMBA CLASS at RiverWalk Commons Aug. 8, 8 to 9 a.m.

Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Free Zumba class every Saturday morning in June, July, and August from 8 - 9 a.m. at the Fairy Lake Newmarket Farmers Market, along side the reflecting pool. Instruction will be by The Move fitness and dance studio and will take place weather permitting. Sponsored by Peter C. Geibel, broker - Main Street Realty, and Jerry Montpetit of RBC Insurance. No signup required just come out and enjoy. Like the page if you plan on coming.

Contact: Peter Geibel, pgeibel@live.ca, 416-804-5581.

Pan Am/Parapan Am Celebrations: A Taste of Wimbledon Aug. 8, noon to 4 p.m.

Hillary House National Historic Site, 15372 Yonge St. in Aurora.

Enjoy traditional Wimbledon-style refreshments (think strawberries and cream, Pimm’s, and sandwiches). Admission by donation. Closing ceremonies will be held at 3:30 p.m.

Contact: Erika Mazanik, erika.mazanik@aurorahs.com, 905-727-8991.

Harrogate Hills Riding School 30th Annual Open House Aug. 9, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Harrogate Hills Riding School, 18786 McCowan Rd. in Mount Albert.

Come and enjoy interactive games, meet the horses and staff and watch demonstration lessons of varying levels. You can also pre-register for your own FREE mini riding lesson by contacting us at 905-473-3847 or at www.harrogatehills.com Refreshments available. Come and see what we’ve been doing for the last 30 years!

Contact: Pat Gillis, events@harrogatehills.com, 905-473-3847.

Next week BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Aug. 10, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 17955 Leslie St. in Newmarket.

Canadian Blood Services needs about 170,000 additional donors per year to maintain the blood supply. We ask eligible donors to consider booking an appointment by downloading the GiveBlood app or visit blood.ca.

Contact: elaine.stpierre@blood.ca, 1-888-236-6283.

Read the Book - Now What do I do?

Aug. 10, 7 to 8 p.m.

Sobeys extra Aurora, 15500 Bayview Ave. New books on nutrition are coming out all the time and with so much information, it can be confusing. Join me to discuss a current nutrition

book as we uncover what it means, and how it may or may not impact what you do. This month we’ll discuss ‘Got Milked’ by Alissa Hamilton – read it ahead of time and come ready to talk about it.

Contact: Colleen Miller, colleen.miller@sobeys.com, 905-726-2499.

Young Artist Studio: Mosaic - Pan Am Art Trip - ages 4 -6 & MIXED MEDIA MASH-UP - Pan Am Art Trip for Ages 7-12 Aug. 10 to Aug. 14, 9 to 11 a.m. for ages 4-6 and 12:30 to 4 p.m. for 7-12.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. From creating a Peruvian Inti Sun, and folk pastels inspired by the cultures of El Salvador, making Brazilian Carnival masks and more! Meet new friends, enjoy a week of fun - and show off your work at the end-of-week art show! Short week price: $50 for ages 4-6 and $80 for ages 7-12.

Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

Newmarket Chamber of Commerce August Breakfast Networking Event Aug. 11, 7 to 9 a.m.

St. Andrews Valley Golf Club, 4 Pinnacle Trail in Aurora.

Event begins the moment you arrive - networking, hot breakfast buffet, presentations, self-introductions and much, much more. Don’t Forget to Bring Your Business Cards! This is a place where business cards are exchanged and new contacts are made. If you haven’t had the chance to make it out to any of our past Breakfast Networking events, come and see for yourself what a great opportunity networking can be! Reservations are required in Advance.

Cost: $35 for non-members, $25 for members.

Contact: events@newmarketchamber.ca, 905-898-5900.

Discovery Club Aug. 11, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. This weekly club will get you busy with creative and hands-on projects, games and activities! Ages 6-10. Please register.

Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492.

Maker Madness Workshops Aug. 11, 2 to 3 p.m.

East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Unleash your creative side at these hands-on workshops. Free. Register.

Woof Tales Aug. 11, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Read to a friendly dog! Ages 6 - 10.

Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492.

Be-Bop & Dance Aug. 11, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. This action-packed program is filled with movement for little ones. Ages 2 - 5 Free Drop-In TEEN HOW TUESDAYS Aug. 11, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. D-I-Y the day away at this drop-in makeshop - each week we’ll have a different creative focus. Free, DROP IN, For ages 9-15. Aug. 11: Sharpie Tie Dye Please bring fabric items: T-shirts, scarves, canvas shoes, pillow cases, etc.

Contact: 905-727-9494.

Aurora Chamber Pub Night at Symposium Cafe Aug. 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Symposium Cafe, Restaurant & Lounge, 444 Hollandview Trail.

No need to register, just drop in! Aurora Chamber Pub Night features a cash bar and appetizers are typically offered. There is no formal agenda.

Contact: Sandra Watson, s.watson@aurorachamber.on.ca, 905-727-7262.

TD Presents Concerts in the Park: Tom Leadbeater Spirit of Nova Scotia Aug. 12, 7 p.m.

Aurora Town Park, Wells St This is a free show but a donation for the Aurora Food Pantry would be appreciated. Food vendors will be on site. For your comfort, bring a lawn chair.

Contact: Shelley Ware, sware@aurora.ca, 905-726-4762.

Info: www.aurora.ca/summerconcerts.

Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Family Theatrical Performance Aug. 12, Two shows: 11:15 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. The To Be Determined Theatre Co. presents a family play based on the popular book by Judith Viorst. Join Alexander as he gets through a very trying day - with surprising results! Pick up your free tickets in advance.

Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

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EDITORIAL

Long campaign, new rules hurt democracy ISSUE: Prime Minister Stephen Harper initiates third-longest Canadian election campaign.

Marney Beck

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he race to become Canada’s next governing party officially began Sunday with very little fanfare.

Of course, the fact the writ drop flew under the radar was predictable, given it came in the middle of a long weekend that falls in the heart of summer.

That’s precisely what the governing Conservatives wanted, as they aim to draw as little attention as possible to the fact this inordinately long, 78-day campaign will cost hundreds of millions more public dollars than a typical election and only benefit them.

The current Conservative government introduced the changes to the Canada Elections Act that allow for campaign expenses to go up proportionately with the length of the election. As a result, a long campaign benefits the party that can raise the most money.

Right now, that’s the Conservative Party.

In a healthy democracy, one person or party should not be able to have their voice heard louder than others simply because they have more money.

There was a good reason the rules used to place a hard limit on campaign spending, regardless of the campaign’s length. The Conservative Party traditionally appeals to a wealthier demographic than, for example, the NDP, which means the Tories’ supporters, as a whole, have more money to donate to their political party of choice. A typical family with a combined household income of $60,000, for example, is much less likely to donate the $1,500 annual maximum to its party of choice than a family with a combined income of $200,000.

Under the new rules, for every campaign day beyond the traditional 37-day length, the spending limit increases 1/37th, which for this election, works out to $675,000 per day.

The Conservatives are known to have raised the most money of any party as of the end of last year, and that trend wasn’t likely to change, so the lengthy campaign gives them a spending advantage.

At the local level, Conservative riding associations have more money than the Liberal, NDP, Green and Bloc Québécois associations combined, according to an analysis conducted by the Canadian Press.

The start of the election campaign also places strict limits on third-party campaigning, meaning groups such as Working Families, the coalition of unions that has campaigned heavily against the Progressive Conservatives in provincial elections, won’t be able to buy much advertising. This restriction ensures most of the campaign spending will be done by the parties and candidates, which benefits the Tories.

To make matters worse, a whole lot of your money will go back to the political parties after the election.

Candidates are eligible to be reimbursed 60 per cent of their expenses if they get 10 per cent of the vote in their ridings, while parties can get a 50-percent reimbursement nationally if they get two per cent of the popular vote.

Therefore, if the Conservatives spend the most on their campaign, which they most certainly will, they will get more of your money back than any other party, giving them a massive financial head start for the next election.

Plus, public money also funds tax credits of at least 50 per cent for anyone who donates to a political party.

In a healthy democracy, one person or party should not be able to have their voice heard louder than others simply because they have more money.

Unfortunately, our democracy hasn’t been healthy for years and was made sicker by the Conservative government’s changes to the elections act.

As a result, you can expect to see and hear a lot more Conservative ads than those of any other party leading up to election day, Oct. 19.

BOTTOM LINE: Allowing parties to wield financial advantages harmful for democracy in Canada.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Province, not feds making cost of living rise

promote your political agenda is obvious.

Re: Child ‘benefit’ has me seeing red, column by Tracy Kibble, July 23, bit.ly/1gIpCOQ. I don’t understand why Tracy Kibble is so angry that parents with young children will receive an increase of $1,040 in their expanded Universal Child Care Benefit.

Her statement that if you are wealthy and don’t need an extra $1,040, you’re getting it anyway is misleading, as the amount will be taxed back as taxable income.

Her complaint about Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the cost of tuition also surprises me. Post-secondary tuition comes under provincial jurisdiction. The provincial Liberal government has been in power for 12 years and has determined how much tuition fees can increase from year to year or whether or not they will be frozen.

Why is Ms Kibble not worried about our cost of living escalating with the increasing energy bills approaching the highest rates in North America as a result of incompetent management by the Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne Liberals?

Just read the last few auditor general reports to see their damning comments about this government’s energy decisions.

It is not Prime Minister Harper that Ms Kibble should be so angry at about how expensive it is to live — it is the Wynne provincial Liberal government that has the most influence on us in Ontario.

By the way, you may want to vote for Trudeau because of his hair as you stated, but he does not have any business or financial experience.

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Shelley Wister Aurora

Cartoon disrespectful to prime minister Re: Editorial cartoon by Nease, July 26.

This cartoon depicts Thomas Mulcair kissing a baby in contrast to Prime Minister Stephen Harper kneeling behind a woman kissing her rear end with a child benefit cheque in hand.

This is a vulgar and disrespectful depiction of anyone, let alone our Prime Minister.

This cartoon has reached a new low in journalism and should never have been chosen for display in any newspaper.

There is a significant difference in the frequency of cartoons that target Prime Minister Harper versus those that target Justin Trudeau, Mulcair and Kathleen Wynne combined.

The bias against Conservatives displayed by these cartoons and chosen by your editor to

Michael Seminsky

Gospel music festival draws crowd, donations Aurora’s second gospel music event in our Town Park attracted more than 200 music fans.

Thanks to local talent volunteers Daniel Szauter and his mother, Ingrid, Rudi Veltri with Donna Gingrass on violin, Bruce MacNeil, Sam Chefero, The Edwards family: Jim of Aurora, Bonnie from Winchester, Mark from Peterborough and Heather from Brantford and one of our country’s top quartets, The Torchmen from St. Catharines.

An offering was taken and a cheque for $500 was donated to pastors Andy and Lorraine of Aurora United Church.

The two-hour concert began with the Torchmen singing O Canada and ended with David Pilkey singing The Lord’s Prayer.

Many from our community left the park inspired.

As MC and promoter, I hope to continue with this annual event in our town.

Jim Edwards Aurora

Region needs more affordable housing The Town of Newmarket and York Region have seen rapid growth and change over the past 20 years.

As a young woman, I hope to be able to remain in this community and raise a family of my own.

Unfortunately, the cost of housing in York Region has skyrocketed to the point where any young individual or couple cannot even look at the list prices of homes without having a miniature heart attack (the massive ones come with discovering the amount above list price the homes are sold for).

In addition, the cost of rent is almost equivalent to a mortgage payment, if not more in some cases.

Along with the growing spread of affluent subdivisions, there is even larger growth in poverty that has created a division in our community.

As York Region began to rapidly grow, it seems strategies and incentives to build dedicated rental apartments and affordable housing units have equally decreased.

There is minimal attention paid to the specific ways in which our community’s vulnerable populations are impacted by this and are at great risk of homelessness. These individuals may be on limited or fixed incomes and can’t meet the rise in housing costs.

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have never been known as an icon of fashion, but in summer, especially on workdays, I’m a fashion faux pas personified.

I’m always wearing a suit jacket or a sweater (sometimes the colour may not match my outfit) and below my desk, on occasion, you may see socks — yes, socks or nylon trouser socks — with shoes or even — gasp! — with sandals.

Keenly aware that I am breaking fashion rules, I don’t care because I’ll do virtually anything to stay warm in my office, which is air conditioned to Arctic temperatures. I also depend on hot soup and warming tea every single day.

Every woman reading this column will be nodding her head in agreement and empathy. Some wouldn’t be caught dead with socks, but have resorted to other interesting ways of keeping the blood circulating in their veins.

The manager in the next office to me has a small heater on under her desk.

That’s how she solves her temperature problem, while continuing to look fashionable.

That works fine, to a point. Once, another female manager in the next office plugged in her heater and it promptly blew a fuse and power shut down for both her office and mine (and our computers!).

At another office, I solved the problem of a cold vent right over my head by stuffing an old T-shirt in the vent. That worked well, until the office manager realized what I’d done, and forced me to remove it, saying it messed with overall heating and cooling in the office.

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Once, another female manager in the next office plugged in her heater and it promptly blew a fuse and power shut down for both her office and mine.

Politicians are aware of this issue, as several articles in local papers have included their awareness and their intensions to address it.

Perhaps one of the barriers to actively working on solutions to this issue is a common “not in my backyard” attitude.

In my opinion, the stigma directed toward people in vulnerable populations is an even larger issue.

In advocating for this social issue to be addressed, I suggest those in government not only look at what per cent of the population is lacking affordable housing, but also how that percentage will rapidly increase as the cost of housing continues to soar.

This should be studied in conjunction with the lack of community resources available to support people who become homeless or at serious risk of homelessness.

Finally, governments can explore new funding models and locations where affordable housing can be built.

KRISTINA SMITH Newmarket

On Disabled people cannot walk Newmarket’s Davis Drive, senior says: bit.ly/1M9Qsw8 I walk there daily to and from the train station. It is terriblenot only is it uneven and difficult to navigate, it is dirty, sandy and rocky-I have dirt inside my shoes every day from that walk.

Lisa Gleva On Tracy Kibble’s column, Child ‘benefit’ has me seeing red: bit.ly/1IjePAy So many parents are unaware that they’ll be hit hard at tax time.. :( Sandy Dugdale-Hessel

And there’s the rub — the office manager was a man; standing there in a full suit (and socks and shoes) telling me to put up with the cold. ’Twas ever thus. Most office heating and cooling systems, in my experience, are controlled either by a faceless exterior building maintenance for multiple offices, or by a male manager.

Another section of our newspaper office faces south with large windows.

The women — and men — in that area were wilting in the heat, while in my section of the office we were freezing.

Thankfully, our health and safety committee got involved, and the situation was resolved with a combination of blinds and re-directed air vents.

That’s the other point about office air conditioning wars — in Ontario there are workplace regulations about temperatures for workers. In most work environments, a minimum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius is set, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Yikes! That’s 64.4 degrees Fahrenheit — almost meat locker temperature, as far as I’m concerned.

So no help there for female office workers wanting to wear summery dresses baring legs and arms along with pretty sandals.

I take more comfort from regulations set by the Canadian Standard Association that suggest in summer, depending on relative humidity, an acceptable temperature range is between 23 and 28 C. And for those managers who maintain that there’s better productivity in cooler offices, study after study disproves that theory.

Lest anyone think I’m sexist and only care about female workers’ comfort, last winter I helped advocate for better conditions for a male editor who works directly on the other side of my office.

His office has an exit door built into the exterior wall — a very drafty door.

Each day in February when we were all moaning about below-freezing outside temperatures, he was wearing sweaters and almost turning blue at his desk.

One week when he was on vacation, our health and safety group — with my encouragement — got our friendly fix-it man to put proper weatherstripping around the door.

After all, guys need comfortable work temperatures, too.

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The Aurora Banner, Thursday, August 6, 2015

Jumpstart event a ‘great opportunity’ for kids

Aurora Youth Soccer Club technical director and former Canadian National team player Dave DiPlacido plays soccer with kids during the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Games at Machell Park Thursday. 

be involved in the community,” club executive director Jim Brennan said, adding the organization makes contributions to the Jumpstart program. “It’s a great opportunity to educate kids about the game, let them be outdoors and play as part of a team.”

Young children just want to play, so the soccer station wasn’t about drilling participants, but rather about teaching them a few basic skills and allowing them to apply them on the pitch.

“Too many rules and they will get disinterested,” he noted. “Most just want to kick the ball around and be part of the team.”

This is the second year the club has participated in the event.

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The Aurora Youth Soccer Club took the lead at the soccer station with about 10 volunteers giving their time to introduce participants to the game.

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The Aurora Banner, Thursday, August 6, 2015

Artist cites town as influence From Front Page.

get me where I am; it would mean the world.”

He just finished an album three weeks ago, with songs touching on themes such as drinking, heartbreak and partying.

“All my friends went off to college to learn trades; I’ve been outside of the Canadian country music scene for a long time,” Olsen said. “I’ve hit a milestone.

I’m going to keep putting out singles and the goal is to put together some kind of tour. I’ve never done that. I’m hoping people will show up and sing my songs with me.

I don’t claim to be the life of the party; I’d rather be the host and make sure everybody’s having a good time.”

Olsen credits Newmarket as influencing his recently released single “Raised by a Good Time”.

He attended high school in New-

market and Aurora and fondly remembers his trouble-making days in the area, where he would hang out and cause trouble with his “boys”.

“It was a fun place to grow up,” he said. “Although I moved around a ton, some of my fondest memories were in Newmarket. It shaped who I am as an artist, to some degree.”

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Olsen proudly considers himself a product of 1990s country and is heavily influenced by Garth Brooks, George Strait and Vince Gill, among others.

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New active initiative includes 7 projects From Front Page.

declared Year of Sport in Aurora and the town is currently creating its first sport master plan. “We want to get everyone from early childhood to seniors active.”

Activate Aurora will also look at capacity building in the community, he added. For example, many ice rinks in town lay dormant during the day and Weese wants to explore the possibility of having the recreation facilities used more by local school children during those times. Building capacity could also mean training parents who volunteer in schools to deliver fundamental movement and physical literacy programing to students.

While groundwork for the main projects have been laid under the initiative, Weese and others hope the initiative will continue long after the projects are complete.

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Play day – an event to be held in October that will bring 600 grades 3 and 4 students from five schools to learn about fundamental movement and physical literacy through play on the ice, in the pool, gymnasium and outdoor fields.

Attending parents will receive information on the importance of physical literacy in school and at home and teachers will learn from supervising the physical activities.

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Quality daily physical activity program – a mentor coach will be placed in five elementary schools to assist and mentor teachers in the delivery of physical activity during the school day in all grades. Physical literacy will also be monitored over the 12-week period to document progress.

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Mini-summit – Bringing together professionals from schools, early childhood education, municipal recreation and seniors

to Seneca College for a one-day program highlighting awareness, interest and delivery skills along with the ability to increase activity levels within their sectors.

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Fundamental movement skills and physical literacy training – to increase the capacity of the system, volunteers will be trained and certified so they can deliver the play day programing within their own organizations and schools.

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Communication project – to spread the word to the public about the issues associated with inactivity and proposing solutions.

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Safe walk to school program – help teachers and parents build a culture of physical activity by restoring walking to school as a safe and beneficial activity.

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Healthy eating for kids program – designed to help support parents provide appropriate nutrition for their children.

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