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rom service limitations to the need for road improvements at rail crossings to fears about constant whistleblowing, York Region councillors are echoing concerns of residents about significant improvements coming to GO

train service. Two months ago at a town hall meeting in Aurora, residents told Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca, also MPP for Vaughan, they welcome the incoming upgrades. At the same time, they voiced concerns with transforming GO train service into GO regional express rail service, featuring two-

way, all-day electrified service with trains every 15 minutes in core areas. Regional councillors shared similar worries with representatives of Metrolinx, the provincial transportation and transit agency for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, at a committee meeting last Thursday. While Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti

praised improved GO train service, he urged Metrolinx to extend 15-minute peak service beyond what is being proposed, especially to Stouffville. “We remain one of the fastest growing See page A10.

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VANESSA LONG — GREEN

LOIS BROWN — TORY

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he Conservative government’s controversial Anti-Terrorism Act should be repealed because it violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, says Newmarket-Aurora’s federal NDP candidate. Yvonne Kelly said there’s plenty wrong with the controversial legislation, which was passed in the House of Commons in May. It was hastily approved and needed further study, and gives ‘overarching’ powers to security agencies without a proper level of oversight. “While terrorism is a real threat, and we agree safety is a top priority for any government, we don’t feel Canadians have to choose between more security and their rights,” she said. “It actually poses a threat to security. We don’t feel we have to erode rights and freedoms… to keep Canadians safe. We have a way of life in Canada and I don’t think we need to throw that out to be smart about world politics and conditions. The wrong people will be targeted for having dissenting opinions of the government in power. This is the worst setback for human rights in

Canada’s modern history.” The legislation gives the Canadian Security Intelligence Service more power to thwart suspected terrorist plots. It also increases the exchange of federal security information, broadens no-fly list powers and creates a new criminal offence for encouraging someone to carry out a terrorist attack. The legislation also makes it easier for the RCMP to obtain a peace bond to restrict the movements of suspects and extend the amount of time they can be kept in preventative detention. A range of opponents, including civil libertarians, environmental groups and the federal privacy commissioner, have expressed concerns about the informationsharing provisions contained within the bill, saying they could lead to abuses. But many of the issues raised by opponents are unwarranted, Conservative MP Lois Brown said. “The highest priority of any government is to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. Without security, there can’t be liberty. They See page A4.

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t took more than five years for the Ontario Superior Court to come to a decision, but former Aurora councillor Evelyn Buck’s defamation lawsuit has been dismissed. The decision was made Tuesday as Justice Mark Edwards handed down his 37-page written decision. “While freedom of speech is a cherished right in a free and democratic society, there are reasonable limitations,” Edwards said in the document. “One of the provisions in the town code (of conduct) is a requirement that elected officials refrain from publicly criticizing town staff.” The $5.25-million civil lawsuit, which involved former mayor Phyllis Morris and five councillors of the day — John Gallo, Wendy Gaertner, Evelina MacEachern, Stephen Granger and Al Wilson — stemmed from an advertisement entitled Statement From Town of Aurora Council. The advertisement was published in The Banner and The Auroran in July 2009 and contained a statement from council about its review of Buck’s online blog entries. Council filed a formal complaint

against Buck due to the postings to then-integrity commissioner David Nitkin in July 2009. One day after his report of the incident was filed, his contract was terminated. “The plaintiff chose to post what I consider criticism of senior town staff in a public fashion in her blog entries,” Edwards wrote. “It was not unreasonable on the part of the council defendants, acting in their capacity as elected town officials, to consider what course of conduct was appropriate and, in doing so, to retain the services of outside legal counsel to provide guidance in that regard.” Edwards deemed the defendants’ response within the lines of the law and dismissed the case. Buck and lawyer Kevin MacDonald were seeking $1 million for misfeasance in public office and abuse of power, conspiracy, intentional infliction of mental suffering, injurious falsehood, breach of confidence and breach of privacy and another $1 million for infringement or breach of Buck’s charter rights and freedoms, according to her 2009 statement of claim. An additional $2 million was being sought for defamation, $1 million for punitive and $250,000 for aggravated damages. — with files from Brea Bartholet

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go hand-in-hand,” she said. “We have been attacked and threatened on our own soil. It means we need to let security agencies continue to have access to the information they need to counter these threats. Bill C-51 is a piece of amending legislation. It’s not just something we decided to embark on; it’s going to provide Canadian law enforcement with the additional tools and flexibility to deal with evolving threats and ensure we’re all safe. It is very clearly written out where it will act.”

Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Conservative candidate Costas Menegakis fields questions about the law on a regular basis. “I have not heard one person say we should not equip law enforcement or armed forces with the tools they need to make our communities safe,” he said. “This has been a long time coming, since many of our neighbouring countries have has something like this for some time now.” He completely supports the law because it not only keeps Canada safe, but local communities as well, he explained, noting the bill gives the authorities tools to focus on local crime.

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‘If crime is happening in our neighbourhoods, we want it stopped. Give the right tools to those who have pledged to keep us safe and they will.’ “If crime is happening in our neighbourhoods, we want it stopped,” he said. “Give the right tools to those who have pledged to keep us safe and they will.” The legislation was introduced following last year’s shootings at Parliament Hill in Ottawa and the attacks on two Canadian Armed Forces soldiers in Saint-Jean-surRichelieu, Que. Green candidate Vanessa Long disagrees with Brown’s assessment of the legislation. She calls C-51 “broad and vague” and says it has created a “blanket of fear”. She also worries about the legislation’s implications on her rights as a self-proclaimed environmentalist and anti-poverty advocate. “Bill C-51 would be repealed immediately if we were to become the government,” she said. “This government has identified people (such as me) as security threats. It breaks the ability to protect people’s rights and freedoms. If the police think that someone might sometime in the future be doing something, they can detain them without charges. The length of time they can detain them for is much longer. It’s really scared people who work in civil liberties. The definition of security has been expanded to include the economic or financial stability of Canada. That could mean anything. If I take part in a demonstration that blocks a highway for half an hour, that could be considered a breach of security.” The new disruption powers could permit CSIS to thwart travel plans, cancel bank transactions and covertly interfere with radical websites. The bill says CSIS needs “reasonable grounds to believe” a security threat exists before taking measures to disrupt it. It also requires CSIS to get a court order whenever its proposed disruption violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms or breaches Canadian law in any way. Liberal candidate Kyle Peterson says elements of the act should be repealed, but it’s not all bad. And while the risk of an attack in this area is probably low, some of the security measures will make local residents safer. “It’s a question of balancing,” he said. “I don’t think we should have to choose between security and liberty. We can have

both. Some properly worded legislation can achieve those goals. Bill C-51 imposes on liberty too much; we’ve already said we would repeal those provisions. There needs to be all-party oversight and a sunset clause, but security needs to be upheld too. It’s nice to have the security of the act.” Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Liberal candidate Leona Alleslev said it is a difficult balancing act to ensure the protection of the rights of the individual and the safety of society. “There are things in the bill we support and things we don’t,” she explained. “We would like to see more government oversight of the sweeping powers, and sunset clauses.” A sweeping power, such as being able to arrest someone before they have committed the crime, needs greater regulation and oversight to ensure the powers are not being abused. “Canada doesn’t really have a problem with safety, but rather the conversation,” she said. “There is a segment of the population that feels they are being painted as criminals.” She and her fellow candidates want to shift that conversation, change people’s mindset and make every member of society feel welcome in the country. In the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, the then-Liberal government also introduced anti-terrorism legislation. However, it had a much more balanced perspective, Peterson said. Progressive Canadian Party candidate Dorian Baxter said there is merit to some of the provisions in the legislation, specifically the tightening of rules around the no-fly list. “Whilst I understand the bleeding heart liberals need to always be Mr. or Mrs. Nice Guy, it is imperative that the government be realistic safe-guarding Canadian lives during these relatively perilous times on and in the international stage,” he said. “We must in no way allow C-51 to ever encroach upon our Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In no way must C-51 ever be seen to meddle with the way regular police and RCMP conduct their investigations.” — with files from Teresa Latchford and The Toronto Star

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How to Put a Price on Pain four-and-a-half-year-old girl who was rendered partially paralyzed and severely brain injured after stepping into traffic from behind an ice cream truck.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING #2 Aurora Town Council will hold a second public meeting to receive input on the following planning applications on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School, Cafeteria, 278 Wellington Street East, Aurora. Doors to the St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School will open at 6 p.m. The Public Planning Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. In accordance with the York Catholic District School Board policy, the Public Planning Meeting must be completed by 10 p.m. A sign-up sheet will be made available at the Public Planning Meeting for individuals who wish to speak on the proposed Planning Act applications. This is the second Council-directed Public Planning Meeting on the proposed Planning Act applications. A third Council-directed Public Planning Meeting on the proposed Planning Act applications will be held on October 28. Individuals who sign-up to speak at the September 30 Public Planning Meeting and are not able to do so as a result of the York Catholic District School Board policy which requires the meeting to end at 10 p.m. will be prioritized to speak first at the Public Planning Meeting on October 28. Location and timing for the October Public Planning Meeting is to be determined. Landowners within 120 metres of the subject lands will be receiving the Notice of Public Planning Meeting by mail. APPLICATION: The Owner has submitted applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment on the property municipally known as 21 Golf Links Drive. The purpose of the applications is to allow residential plan of subdivision on a 40.89-hectare parcel of land. The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision includes 184 single detached dwelling lots, a block for a 10-storey residential building (estimated 144 residential units) with commercial at grade, 14.41 hectares of environmental protection lands and 5.09 hectares of parkette and open space lands. PROPERTY: 21 Golf Links Drive

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he year was 1978. Pierre Trudeau was prime minister. Saturday Night Fever and Star Wars were in theaters. McCartney was with Wings. Lennon was with Yoko. And Apple was in its first year of sales.

FILE NUMBER: SUB-2015-01, OPA-2015-01 and ZBA-2015-02 CONTACT: Any inquiries for the above note applications may be directed to Lawrence Kuk of Planning & Development Services department at 905-727-3123 ext. 4343. Comments may also be mailed to the Planning & Development Services department at 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON, L4G 6J1, faxed to 905-726-4736 or emailed to planning@aurora.ca prior to the meeting. Please quote the file name and number. PRIVACY INFORMATION: The Town of Aurora collects personal information in communications or presentations made to Town Council and/or its Committees. The Town collects this information to enable it to make informed decisions on the relevant issue(s). If you are submitting letters, faxes, emails, presentations or other communications to the Town, you should be aware that your name and the fact that you communicated with the Town will become part of the public record and will appear on the Town’s website. The Town will also make your communication and any personal information in it, such as your address and postal code or email address available to the public unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. By submitting a fax, email, presentation or other communication, you are authorizing the Town to collect and use the above-noted information for this purpose. Please direct any questions about this collection to the Town Clerk at 905-727-3123.

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On January 19th, 1978 three tragic cases all rose to the Supreme Court of Canada, where nine judges decided how Canadian law would compensate the injured for pain and suffering. In Andrews v. Grand and Toy, Jim Andrews was an 18-year-old who was rendered quadriplegic in a car accident. In Thornton v School District 57, Gary Thorton was an 18-year-old who was rendered quadriplegic in a gymnastics accident at school. In Arnold v. Teno, Diane Teno was a

The dilemma, of course, is the impossibility of measuring pain and the absurdity of translating it into money. However, the alternative of saying there should be no compensation since it can’t be perfectly done, is equally absurd. Undeniably there is profound loss; the problem is in the measuring. The court was concerned that leaving juries unfettered to select what number they considered just, would produce wildly variable and unpredictable results, as demonstrated in the USA. However, the court was also against a tariff system, which prevailed in the days of King Alfred, when a thumb was worth 30 shillings. Instead the court preferred a combined approach where the jury assesses the loss of the individual person, but the maximum amount that can be awarded is capped. In 1978, it was capped at $100,000 (which in 2015 equates to $362,678). While this seems low to most people, the cap was part of a trade-off, with the Supreme Court emphasizing that victims should be compensated for the future losses of income on a tax-free basis and their future care needs. In particular, the court rejected the

defendants’ argument that they should only be responsible for the cost of institutionalized care, as opposed to “luxurious” home care. The $362,678 cap remains, but it has been eroded over the past 10 years in Ontario. In 2003, the government granted automobile insurance companies a $30,000 deductible on claims valued under $100,000. This August, reforms to automobile insurance legislation increased these deductibles with inflation. Effective August 31, 2015 the new deductible is $36,450, and the $100,000 benchmark is raised to $121,799. Juries are unaware and not told about the deductible. There are limits on what plaintiff lawyers can say to help juries value such losses. Meanwhile, the defendant can appear reasonable in suggesting $35,000 or less, knowing it really means zero, or $120,000 knowing it really means $83,550. Nevertheless, with a compelling narrative and the support of a victim’s friends, family and treatment providers, fair awards are available. We are proud of our precedent-setting decisions in relation to kneeinjuries,burninjuries, chronic pain and facial disfigurement, which have been recognized as the highest awards for pain and suffering in their category, when they were decided.

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aybe it is a belief in strength in numbers. Or, perhaps merely that courage travels well in groups. Either way, boot camp training has become a fashionable way to get beat up while smacking down the pounds. There seems to be no magic formula for what drives people to group settings associated with boot camps. The only thing that matters is the end result. “To be honest, how people view this depends on what you want to get out of it,” said Newmarket resident Jamison Boyle, who has developed his own training for extreme athletic events, including survival runs, ultra-marathons and adventure racing around the world, into a chance for others to work out with him at Newmarket Boot Camp. “(Boot camp) gives folks a chance to meet like-minded individuals and to do things they want to without the intimidation they might encounter in a gym or larger group.” Boasting a wide range and imaginative array of activities, it is not difficult to find one that is appealing to personal tastes. Intense, barking instructors are optional. Same for in-the-park workouts where fresh air and fun might be part of the mix. “Basically, it’s for general fitness and to feel better about themselves,” said Boyle. “The focus is on getting excited about exercise in general and to become more active. It’s almost an introduction

to fitness as a whole.” It is up to the individual participant to determine personal goals, pace and dedication to training. No surprise there, but many people do require a nudge in the right direction. Jessica Ulrich and Meagan Davis are the self-named Quad Squad. In their second year of operating boot camps, they suggest working out in a comfortable atmosphere is a significant reason for the popularity of the training method. “We’d heard the horror stories,” said Davis, a kinesiology graduate from Sir Wilfrid Laurier University. “People standing in your face, getting yelled at, but we’re here to have fun.” Her instructing partner chimes in, pointing out there’s a need for a work-like setting to achieve results. “Having people around motivates some people, but you have to be able to tell when and how to push them,” said Ulrich. “You kind of lose that at the gym and you might stop before you reach your limit. “A lot of girls say they just don’t like the typical gym setting. We’re having a good time, sweating. Many of the girls are here to enjoy the social aspect. “This summer we’ve had women focus on high intensity and interval training. It’s fun, but it’s also something you can do at home.” It’s a portable activity from the viewpoint that just about anything can be employed as an apparatus. For Davis and Ulrich, who work for MetamorFit in Keswick, gear is

what they can fit into their cars. “That’s the nice thing, that everything is customizable to just about anything you want,” said Ulrich. “We try to alter rotations each week so you’re not doing the same thing. Some of the girls have been with us for 14 weeks, so we’re looking to keep their interest up.” Variety is the spice of life. And working out, too. “Some of the girls like the motivation of one time per week,” added Davis. “Others like to take their exercises from here into the gym and apply it to their gym programs.” Currently in his second year of working with others, Boyle’s classes are body-weight oriented, focused and conducted at highintensity. He has a group of about 23 participants with a core of eight or nine individuals who stick it out for twice weekly sessions from May until into September. “People feel more comfortable about themselves and what they are doing,” Boyle said. “People feel better when the know who they are participating with. “One of the attractive features is that the popularity of boot camp, with the popularity of cross-fit, has increased people’s interest in trying more than typical exercises. We can introduce people to new movements and also to try things they might not have the courage to do at a gym. “You can scream about 50 push-ups or sit-ups, but they’re not going to come back although there are some people who pay for that and it’s what they want.” Rain or shine, Pedja Milosav-

ljevic makes it a point to attend as many sessions as he can with Boyle. Clearly in a minority among a female-centric class, he has been a regular at least once or twice weekly since the outdoor program started in early May. He plans to hang in until the weather says it’s time to pack up and move indoors. “We’ve been out there in the pouring rain, but you power through it,” the 32-year-old Mount Albert resident said. “It adds to the experience. There’s a lot of fun stuff you wouldn’t get at a regular gym. “I always had trouble staying on top of things and this (format) motivates me to stay on top of my fitness. I enjoy the dynamic of being in a group with people cheering me on to do things.” Boyle explains there are differences between the genders in how training is perceived and drills received. “Women are tougher than men,” he said. “Women understand their bodies and what they are capable of and what they can’t do. So they’re feeling better about themselves. “It’s about feeling comfortable with exercise and realizing it’s not as bad as it seems. You sweat, yes, but it’s only for 40 minutes and the next day you feel terrific. “People put a lot of trust in their instructor and want to feel good the next day. Most are looking for someone to guide them and show them the way.” That’s why Milosavljevic chose this particular boot camp. “I know Jamie lives the lifestyle, so it was definitely great to know he was teaching.”

Are there enough pieces of the fitness pie to go around? Andy Laird thinks so. The personal trainer and owner of MetamorFit in Keswick believes general fitness is unhindered by boundaries so there is room for a wide range of boot camps and traditional gym settings to co-exist. “There are so many people who need fitness and an enjoyable way to include it in their lives that I don’t see it being the type of thing where there is too much competition,” said Laird, who conducts classes through his company in his private studio and in gym settings. “We’re all working toward one great goals — to improve fitness of the general public.” The bottom line is that some people are comfortable in more traditional gym settings. Others enjoy a group setting. “I don’t think it has to be an either-or situation,” said Laird. “There are benefits to both. The variety helps to keep people motivated and going. “Boot camps are not for everyone. Many people would rather do zumba or dance or stretching and aerobics. The key is to find whatever works for them and keep in mind they can still get results and enjoy.” Laird recognizes the fitness business is one in which people ride the waves of popularity and move to the beat of the latest trends. “Everything in fitness hits a peak and drops off,” he said. “Then it finds a new incarnation or form. There are lots of approaches available but people usually find their way through the maze.”

Only constant is change Evolving methods and practises is a constant factor in the industry, points out Dan Go, owner of Go Girl Body Transformation Centre in Markham. Boot camps are no different. “We realized the girls were coming in not to get their butts kicked, but to change their bodies,” said Go, who altered the name from Go Girls Boot Camps two years ago. “It’s really about everything from stimulating weight loss to rehabbing injuries and keeping them hyperaccountable to the goals they’ve set. “The boot camp model is evolving, even personal training is evolving.” Go points out that women, in particular, look to settings that are non-intimidating. In fact, he is developing an online program to expand the reach of his methods. “The thing about boot camps is that there are different types with different styles. Everybody gravitates to what they feel addresses their needs and serves their goals.” “Women, especially, love coming into a non-judgmental atmosphere where they can feel comfortable.”

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Aurora’s Melissa Suma is one of the youngest contestants to make it to the Magna Hoedown Showdown top 10. This is only the second singing competition for the 13-year-old Holy Trinity School student, who has been singing since she could talk. Earlier this year, she placed in the top four in the annual Aurora Teen Idol competition. “It’s a little nerve-wracking being the youngest in the competition,” she said. “When you’re nervous, the first few words of the song are hard to get out, but after I get comfortable I get excited and really enjoy performing.”

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She earned her spot with a performance that caught the judges’ ears last weekend during the town’s annual Ribfest. The rain didn’t dampen her determination to give the performance her all. “I have really been working on my skills and stage presence,” she added. “I think I’ve come a long way.” Making it into the top 10 earned her a mentor session with Hoedown Showdown judge and singer-songwriter Beverley Mahood, who also gained performance experience on the Hoedown stage early in her career.

Tomorrow, Suma will be back on the stage trying for a spot in the top three and a chance to perform in front of 5,000 at Saturday’s 27th annual Magna Wild Wild West Hoedown. If selected as the winner, Suma would also win the grand prize valued at $15,000 including a studio recording package, a guitar with case and $1,000 cash.

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‘It’s a little nervewracking being the youngest in the competition.’ She is hoping her rendition of Dolly Parton’s I Will Always Love You will wow the judges. “It is a difficult song because you need a lot of breath control,” she explained. “But I know if I practice I can do it.” The local singer has always loved music and has found it comforting when overcoming challenges, such as bullying. “Music really allows me to express myself and sometimes even escape,” she said. Suma hopes to soon take piano lessons and is beginning to venture into the world of songwriting. She hopes one day to perform her own music on a stage in New York. For more information about the Magna Hoedown Showdown, visit hoedown.ca.

To complete the survey, residents must enter the assessment value of their home and move the sliders next to each question. After entering a name, email address and postal code, the survey can be submitted. The survey can be accessed at aurora. citizenbudget.com or at aurora.ca/citizenbudget and will be available until Oct. 30. Residents can only fill in one survey and they will be entered into a draw for a $250 Cineplex gift card. The results of the survey will be presented to council in November for consideration, as part of the budget process.

If you ran the town, how would you use tax dollars? Aurora is launching a second online citizen budget survey to allow residents to have their say on how they would like to see dollars spent when it comes to town services, in preparation for the 2016 budget. The survey covers 13 core service areas and allows the residents to select whether to spend more, less or the same money on those services, while also seeing how those adjustments would impact property taxes.

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A local shop has been declared wine maker of the year. WineMaker Magazine has awarded the title to Aurora’s DeVine Wines after the local shop earned nine medals in the largest international winemaking competition hosted in California. The DeVine team, Dave Fellows, Karen Phillips and Glen Phillips crafted nine wines that snagged one gold, four silver and four bronze medals.

For more information, visit devinewinesaurora.com.

“We are just thrilled with the results,” Karen said. “It is a wonderful way for us to see how we compare to other winemakers and get some feedback from the industry.” Over 2,800 wines were submitted from 10 countries and were assessed by an experienced judging panel over three days of tasting in Burlington, Vt. The trio is still riding on the high of the

accomplishment and find the success even sweetened by the fact they achieved so highly in their first year of business. Fellows made his first bottle of wine when an Italian friend recruited him to help make a batch with his father in their garage. “We made a batch of wine and I caught the bug,” he said. He then began to make wine as a hobby. He lived in British Columbia for a stint where he worked in a winery before returning home to be closer to family. But he returned home with the vision of starting up his own shop. After recruiting his sister Karen and her husband Glen who had started making their own wine to be more economical, they spent the next year and a half finding the perfect location. “We looked all over Southern Ontario and Aurora was the perfect fit,” Karen said. Since the Hollidge Boulevard shop, their customer base continues to grow. They specialize in taking boxed wine and helping the wine lovers customize the batch to suit their tastes.

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final paving on Davis Drive as rapidway prepares to open!

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Final paving means we’re nearly there, and we thank you for bearing with us as

Crews will be working over the next several weeks to complete final black asphalt

crews perform this work intermittently over several weeks. When final paving begins on Davis Drive, you’ll still be able to Shop

paving for both east and westbound lanes on Davis Drive and entrances to side streets. Then red asphalt will be applied at

Davis and get to where you need to go.

intersections and in the rapidway lanes.

Police officers and directional signs will help you navigate around the area

The first phase of paving will begin on Monday, September 21* when crews pave the two

to ensure you reach your destination safely and as quickly as possible.

lanes on the south side of Davis from just west of Yonge Street to just east of Main Street.

businesses are open

On Tuesday, September 22*, crews will pave the two lanes on the north side of Davis from just west of Yonge to just east of Main. During these two days of final paving, one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction.

The months of September and October, with the crisp fall air, are a great time to explore shops on Davis and start thinking about the holidays. Come out and support your local retailers. During these final paving days, the shops, restaurants and services along Davis will maintain their regular hours and look forward to your visit.

From September 23-25*, crews will pave intersections from Yonge to Main. • •

Parking will be available on side streets Pedestrian access will be maintained where possible

Please direct general inquiries to: Kristina Bergeron, Community Liaison 905-505-1347 or kristina.bergeron@york.ca *Please note: As with other road construction projects, some work may be rescheduled due to weather. We’ll provide advance notice of the construction impacts whenever possible.

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Federal election: solving social media ISSUE: Candidates’ social media miscues continue to come to light.

s this federal election going to be remembered for questionable social media use by candidates? It sure seems like it. There have been numerous instances documented already in the campaign, and with more than four weeks remaining before voting day, it’s appears likely we’ve not heard the last of this issue. York Region, sadly, has not escaped representation. Last week, a report from the Broadbent Institute-affiliated PressProgress revealed that King-Vaughan Conservative candidate Konstantin Toubis posted links to some juvenile material (listicles in Russian) on Facebook that contained vulgar references to women. That account has since been de-activated. Toubis has acknowledged posting the links but stresses the content he posted the links to does not reflect his views. Word of Toubis’ ill-considered online activity, at least some of which came while he was a declared candidate, came after Thornhill Conservative Peter Kent came under fire for tweeting incorrect information regarding the Syrian refugee situation. Kent has deleted the tweet and says he made a mistake when he shared information that turned out to be false. Early on in the campaign yorkregion.com reported MarkhamStouffville Conservative Paul Calandra’s blocking of a number of followers on Twitter. Calandra has explained his parameters for blocking accounts include people who don’t use their own names as their handles, those who make disparaging remarks about his family and those who use profanity.

If there is a common thread to it all, it’s that even in 2015, there appears to be a lack of a fundamental grasp of what these online tools do and what their power is. These instances, different in scope, are nevertheless part of a larger string of social media gaffes and controversies dogging parties and their candidates in a number of parts of the country in the 2015 federal election campaign. From an analytical standpoint, the challenge here is that it’s difficult to pinpoint any overarching theme to them all. That’s because these controversies don’t seem to be restricted to any one party; the NDP and Liberals certainly have not escaped unscathed. Some involve posts from a few years ago. Some involve more recent online activity. We’re finding this all a bit of a puzzle, frankly. If there is a common thread to it all, it’s that even in 2015, there appears to be a lack of a fundamental grasp of what these online tools do and what their power is. Social media’s prevalence, its immediacy and its lasting power all mean that when we choose to communicate on these channels, caution, clarity and context are essential. We understand that there are private and public personas and adjusting to that reality may be part of a necessary evolution for some. But if this kind of stuff is to ultimately change for the better, a more emphatic approach to proper social media use from the parties is an appropriate response. Can this be done through a more thorough vetting process of candidates and their online history? Yes. Can this be done through a more disciplined training program on the perils, best practices and proper etiquette of social media? Yes. Can this be done by having political parties establishing clear guidelines when protocol breaches arise? That, too. This would raise the bar for future candidates – not a bad thing when contemplating to whom we should entrust our votes. It’s 2015. Times have indeed changed. But there’s some catching up to do.

BOTTOM LINE: If this federal election is, indeed, to be remembered for unfortunate social media episodes, the parties should show they can learn and improve from them.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Workers trashing area Have we forgotten where the trash goes? There is so much garbage around Yonge Street in Holland Landing where major construction is happening. Coffee cups, food containers, chip bags, wrappers and even work boots are all over the ground, mostly in a gas station’s pump area. What is wrong with these workers? Do they not have a garbage bag or know where to get one? Obviously, it isn’t fair to say every single piece of trash is from them but it is fair to say that 90 per cent of it is. These are grown men and women. Why is this happening? For shame.

Jaime Lance HOLLAND LANDING

Buried oil on site will still be problem Re: Listen to Kerwin on fire hall suggestion, letter to the editor by Mary McKinnon, Sept. 10: bit. ly/1gfbsDT and Fire hall could be theatre building, Sept. 10 by John Dowson: bit.ly/1ijcNeI The first thing to consider is that even if a new parking lot is built on this site, buried oil will still pose a future problem. As the newspaper article (bit. ly/1hTRZcM) said, the problem will only escalate as time goes on and spread further to other areas. Spending millions of dollars to drain the land of oil will be a much better use for tax money, instead of wasting it on other unimportant things. The second and last thing is that public parking that may be a bit farther away allows for more people to actually walk and get extra physical activity. It also would be a good opportunity to support the use of carpooling or other public transportation that would both save parking space and be more ecofriendly.

Roxanne Brown Newmarket

Why is Kerwin voting for parking now? Re: Listen to Kerwin on fire hall suggestion, letter to the editor by Mary McKinnon, Sept. 10: bit.ly/1gfbsDT McKinnon thinks Kerwin is correct about creating more parking in the Main Street area. But if you look at the history of this issue, Kerwin has voted over the years to get rid of parking in the Main Street area. Look at the configuration of the Main parking. Council has allowed patios on the street, it has spent infrastructure money to get rid of a great parking lot at the rear of Bank of Montreal and what used to be grocery store parking lot. Business people tried to convince our town fathers that the project was not in the best interest of downtown business. So, why now does Kerwin

think it is needed and that this is a good idea?

B. Barbour Newmarket

Pay attention to local closed-door policy It doesn’t happen all at once. It occurs over a very long period of time and, when it does get your attention, it’s usually too late. Cancer? Tax increases? No, it’s your democratic freedoms and your right to good government. On Sept. 9, the Globe & Mail published an editorial about municipal government and closed-door policy. It’s the same scenario we’ve all seen far too many times before. Local governments decide — many times in contravention of the law — to debate and make decisions on matters of which the public must be made aware. Only when a disaster takes place or someone close to a particular situation profits from a secret decision and is subsequently exposed, do taxpayers become aware. And by then, it’s too late. Seldom does a week go by when there is not a story about local politicians exceeding their authority, reaping personal gain or egregiously breaking the law and violating the public trust. The frequency of these incidents is alarming and I fear will begin to dull the public’s interest in being made aware. It’s up to local taxpayers and residents to stay attuned to what is going on in their communities and questioning – hard – the issues and decisions being made by their representatives. It’s not disrespectful, distasteful or difficult. It’s your right and, at the risk of being somewhat overly dramatic, your duty.

Mark V. Johnson Newmarket

Thanks, Express, for helping with 404 noise Re: Thanks for a great 1st year in EG, Sept. 10: bit.ly/1K2CF7v I wanted to take a moment to thank The Express, once again, for all of its help this year in helping me and, by extension, residents of Sharon, to raise awareness about the Hwy. 404 noise issue. I can say with absolute certainty that had it not been for the newspaper’s help, we would not have been able to gather the support needed to fill the council chambers or get the hundreds of signatures required for our petition. So, thanks again. Well done.

Pat Baranowsky East Gwillimbury

Aurora should forgive first-day-school tickets Re: Town mulls parking rule changes, Sept. 10: bit.ly/1L6KCdZ

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The first day of school was filled with laughter, tears and … parking tickets? Dropping off my daughters today at their school, I was disheartened to see a Town of Aurora parking enforcement officer ticketing cars parked on side streets surrounding the school. For the safety of our children, I fully support enforcing parking rules. However, today would have been a good opportunity for officers to monitor and advise those drivers about where they can and cannot park in a school zone. Ticketing during the 10-minute drop-off window, on the first day of school, was a money grab, pure and simple. Of all the days to give harried parents and grandparents a break, it would have been the first day of school. I hope the town, in good conscience, refuses payment on those parking infractions dated the morning of Sept. 8.

J. Peacock Aurora

Middle class doesn’t need saving As I watch the campaigns unfold, a few things grate at me. Most notable is the emphasis on saving the middle class. My Canada doesn’t have classes. My Canada is all inclusive. We are, after all, in this together, regardless of how much money we have, where we live, or how we live or where we came from. The middle class doesn’t need help. On that note, another issue is day care. I was raised without day care and we raised our children without day care. Having a family involves planning and some sense of reality. I am put right off that we, the taxpayer, will have to shoulder yet another level of taxation. Health care: governments have been stripping it away, in layers, for quite a while now. Little attention is given to those who need it the most, at the time they need it the most. They have snuck up on us from behind and wasted the money on pet projects. Climate change is another one. Climate changes itself. One volcano eruption or forest fires in the west add more carbon to the atmosphere in one day, than automobiles have in the past 100 years. This is simply another way for government to add more taxes and gamble with our money. Being a Canadian comes with a bit of responsibility. Get up off the couch and vote.

Eric Smith Newmarket

The skilled newcomers fit right in, opening businesses or working for others. They seamlessly became part of neighbourhoods and community groups. As thousands flee the violence and terrorism in places like Syria, Canada is viewed as a logical destination for some of the displaced. Why not? We have a solid history of welcoming the world’s lost souls. We have multicultural cities from coast to coast. We are one of the best places in the world to live. Period. Yet, some politicians seem hesitant. Some members of the public, for what it’s worth, talk about our national debt and other issues as reasons for not allowing the former Syrians in. “If we can’t pay for our own ...” some misguided soul said in a person-on-the-street interview on TV. Excuses, excuses. The Syrians may be the current poster children in the world of international refugee relief. They are far from first. Kim Phuc has carried the title since 1972. If you don’t know the name, you know what she looked like. At age nine, she was photographed running for safety, along with other children, after being severely burned during the Vietnam War. The image went viral before viral was a thing. Phuc told her chilling story as the guest speaker at the WhitchurchStouffville Prayer Breakfast speaker in 2013. She subsequently moved to Canada and created the not-for-profit Kim Foundation International to focus on world peace and healing. In other words, the opposite of terrorism. Let’s open the gates again, Canada. Let’s be a leader in the fields of kindness and tolerance. Let the immigration experts determine who should be admitted to our country. Let the communities, like Whitchurch-Stouffville, fundraise and rally around our newest neighbours. We were all there once. Jim Mason is editor of The Sun-Tribune. Follow him on Twitter @stouffeditor.

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Newmarket Chamber hosting all-candidates debate Oct. 6 Newmarket-Aurora federal election candidates will be all business at Newmarket Theatre next month. The Newmarket Chamber of Commerce will host an all-candidates debate and open house Oct. 6, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Candidates will be on-hand to meet residents and

answer questions in an informal setting in the lobby of the theatre, starting at 6. Candidates from all parties have been invited to participate. The debate portion begins at 7, and a moderator will ask questions pertaining to various policies and platforms of interest to the chamber. Questions from the audience will also be allowed, time permitting. The theatre is at 505 Pickering Cres. For more, visit newmarketchamber.ca.

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areas and will continue to be a significant area of growth over the next 25 years,” he said. “There is an incredible amount of traffic that comes down from Stouffville and other communities to the north. I applaud you for bringing RER (express rail) right up to Unionville, that 15-minute service, but if we could extend it to Stouffville, at least during peak hours, that would, I think, relieve a lot of pressure on the traffic and road system. Currently, it’s (already) gridlock, it’s absolute gridlock.” Newmarket Councillor John Taylor also raised concerns, which he shared with Newmarket council Monday night. He is pushing for an increase in peak hour service to the town because 15-minute service will end in Aurora. “It’ll be 30 minutes or less at peak hours into Newmarket. It was expressed strongly at that meeting that, given we’re a designated growth centre, it would only be logical that the same level of service going to Aurora goes to Newmarket,” he said. “They’re listening to us. But we’re still seeing a significantly increased level of service. Most people see this as a very positive direction.” There are about 170 at-grade crossings throughout the Greater Toronto Area, including 60 in York Region and four in Newmarket. Since ridership is expected to increase from 100,000 to 225,000 daily once the allday service is introduced, there will be a need for about 60,000 additional parking spaces, Taylor said. “We need to start to think how it’s going to be handled,” he said. A potential future GO station at Mulock Drive will also be explored by Metrolinx, he said. There are many rail crossings that already need repairs even without additional trains, including on Elgin Mills Road and 19th Avenue, regional transportation committee chairperson and Richmond Hill Councillor

Vito Spatafora said. “I can tell you, the screams we hear on the other end of the phone about people’s cars being damaged (are routine),” he said. Metrolinx is reviewing potential upgrades to at-grade railway crossings, chief planning officer Leslie Woo said. “The preference, of course, is to eliminate as many at-grade crossings as possible, in particular where there is increased service,” she said. “The frequency of the trains having to slow down at grade crossings, of course, is a challenge for us, so we’re trying to identify as many transportation efficiencies (as possible).” Meanwhile, Newmarket resident Bryan Allen told councillors he’s dreading the constant train whistles that will create noise pollution and diminish residents’ quality of life. Several communities have put a stop to train whistles, something he’d like to see in York. But complaining the burden would be on the region and municipalities to bankroll a portion of the research needed to justify stopping the whistles, Allen urged councillors to pressure Metrolinx to pick up the tab. Scarpitti agreed reducing the impact of train whistles is a major priority for residents. “It sounds kind of cute, anti-whistling. It’s anything but (cute). These are loud, loud horns that would blast you, if you live beside them, out of your bed if you weren’t ready for it,” he said. Eliminating train whistles is a safety concern, overseen by Transport Canada, James Purkis, Metrolinx’s executive vice-president of GO regional express rail, said. With the increase in GO train service coming, Metrolinx is reviewing the whistle issue at the same time it ensures the highest standard of safety at rail crossings, he said. Despite concerns with increased GO train service, Scarpitti praised the provincial government for investing billions of dollars in rapid transit improvements. —with files from Chris Simon

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Today The Landing Sept. 17, 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. Newmarket Community Church, 145 Pony Dr. The Landing is a free, weekly program offered at Newmarket Community Church that aims to equip teens (ages 12 to 17) with the tools needed to overcome life’s struggles. Contact: admin@newmarketcommunitychurch.org, 905-836-7251, 905-967-4081, www.newmarketcommunitychurch.org. The Reign of the Queen of Canada Exhibition Ongoing until Dec. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. On Sept. 9, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign will surpass that of Canada’s other great Mother of Confederation, Queen Victoria. The Aurora Cultural Centre, in partnership with the Monarchist League of Canada (York Region Branch), celebrates the long reign of Her Majesty with artifacts and archival materials. Hours: Tuesdays, Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 am - 8 p.m. Contact: info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818. Local Colour Aurora: Paints the Town Ongoing until Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Opening Reception – Sept 26 from p.m. to 4 p.m. Artists will be in attendance. Join members of Local Colour Aurora for a fresh look at the town they call home. This unique exhibition showcases Aurora as seen through the eyes of local artists who have been producing work for this show for over a year. Fifteen artists’contributions – paintings, drawings, and an entire section dedicated to the art of plein air – will grace the galleries of the Aurora Cultural Centre. The exhibition begins Sept. 17 and runs until Nov. 14. Gallery Admission is at no charge. Tuesdays, Thurs. - Sat. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Enter at north glass doors. Contact: info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818. Aurora Chamber Pub Night Sept. 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N. Join us for casual networking at the Royal Canadian Legion. Just drop in! The Aurora Chamber Pub Night features a cash bar (alcohol, soft drinks, water etc.) and appetizers are typically offered. There is no formal agenda. Contact: Sandra Watson, s.watson@aurorachamber.on.ca, 905-727-7262. PCCN - Newmarket Support Group September meeting Sept. 17, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr. Meet and greet at 6:30 with meeting running from 7 to 9 p.m. Speaker is Dr. Jerome Green. Update on current treatments and Q & A session. Contact: Walt Klywak, wklywak1@gmail.com. 905-895-1975.

This weekend

Tomorrow FREE INTRODUCTORY TAI CHI CLASS Sept. 19, 9:30 to 11 a.m. NVA Newmarket Veterans Association, 406 Millard Ave. The Canadian Tai Chi Academy (CTCA) is starting a new class 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. It will run for four months, every Saturday. Positive, non-competitive environment. No fitness level required, all ages welcome. Info: Jim Corrigan, Newmarket@CanadianTaiChiAcadmy.org, 2893669956.

8th Annual Butterfly Release & 3rd Annual Walk to Remember Sept. 19, 9 a.m.. Fairy Lake Park, 500 Water St. in Newmarket. Event includes a dove release and blessing, music and the reading of names of those who are no longer with us. There will be a message from the keynote speaker and, of course, the release of the butterflies. Following the butterfly release there will be a Walk to Remember. All proceeds go to providing free bereavement programs. Contact: Elaina King, bfoyr_info@bellnet.ca, 905-88-6265.

Ron Goodlin: A Lens on Africa Exhibition Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Large-scale photographs capture the energy and drama of Tanzania through the textures, movement and lighting of the landscape, animals and cultural experiences. A photographer and avid traveler, local dentist Ron Goodlin is featured in the Great Hall Gallery during Fall 2015. Exhibition throughout the Aurora Cultural Centre runs from Sept. 19 - Nov. 21. Culture Days Artist Reception: Saturday, September 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. Contact: info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818. Newmarket Farmers Market Sept. 19, 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.

Hospice King-Aurora Annual General Meeting Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hospice King-Aurora, 350 Industrial Pkwy. S in Aurora. Hospice King-Aurora’s 32nd annual general meeting featuring speaker Debbie Homewood, who will talk “Spirituality & Hope in Hospice Care”. Contact: Heidi Bonner, h.bonner@hospicekingaurora.ca, 905-727-6815.

Tween Scene Sept. 19, 11 a.m. to noon Mount Albert Branch, East Gwillimbury Public Library, 19300 Centre St. Ages 8 – 11 years. Free. Drop in. Drop in for DIY projects for tweens.

Reader Sandy Hessel sent in this cute Your Shot of a hummingbird perched at a feeder. 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 to have your photograph included in our online gallery and published in the newspaper.

Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m. Shawneeki Golf Club, 18543 Woodbine Ave. in East Gwillimbury. The Knights of Columbus hosts its annual golf tournament and dinner at Shawneeki Golf Club. Cost: $130. Includes green fees, shared power cart, driving range, meals & prizes. (Dinner only: $35) Best ball, Shotgun start. Contact: 905-953-8343. Songs of Leonard Cohen at the Sharon Temple Sept. 19, 1 to 2 p.m. Sharon Temple National Historic Site and Museum, 18974 Leslie St. Featuring: Chris Lowry, vocals and guitar and Bill Gilliam, piano This acoustic concert will feature original arrangements of Cohen’s extraordinary songs featuring Lowry’s warm, nuanced singing and Gilliam’s jazz-infused piano. This is our third annual fall benefit concert for the Sharon Temple featuring well-known Toronto musicians. The cost is $20 per ticket. Contact: megan.houston@sharontemple.ca, 905-478-2389. Vote Together Sept. 20, 2 to 4 p.m. Newmarket Public Library, upstairs board room, 438 Park St. Leadnow Newmarket is holding a meeting for people who wish to make a difference in the coming election. Leadnow’s Vote Together campaign connects the millions of people who want change on Oct. 19 with the information and tools they need to defeat the Harper Conservatives. Contact: Fran, 289-231-1535, votetogether.ca.

Terry Fox Run Sept. 20, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, 100 Eagle St. W in Newmarket. Come out for the Terry Fox Run’s 35th anniversary! Fun for all ages...run, walk, ride or wheel the 5 km Newmarket route and help us outrun cancer! Register at 8:30 a.m., run/walk starts at 9 a.m. start with BBQ to follow. Contact: www.terryfox.org

Next week Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club Open House Sept. 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr. The Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club is a modern, western-style club offering programs of instruction and dancing in the BASIC, MAINSTREAM & PLUS levels. This evening is free. We will begin the dancing season introducing new dancers to a few new figures each Monday evening. Folks will be square dancing and practicing these figures from the very first evening. Contact: Anne Currie-O’Brien, annereg@rogers.com. Tuesday Open Studio Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Open Studio space is now available to makers ages 16 and up. Drop by the Centre this season on Tuesdays between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to work on your visual arts projects in the Activity Room. You’ll have table space, use of table top or floor easels and access to water. This is a non-facilitated, nonregistered drop in program, and is offered at no charge. Bring all of your own materials, as none are provided. Contact: info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818. Twinkle Toes Sept. 22, 1:30 to 3 p.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. This program will allow children to explore different roles. Children will engage in active, imaginative play which leads to physical, intellectual, emotional and creative growth. Ages 18 months-6 years Free. Register. Habitat for Humanity GTA’s Women Build Sept. 22, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Habitat GTA Build Site, 302 Andrew St. in Newmarket. For 17 days in September/October we will welcome approximately 1,000 women to fundraise, learn new skills, build more homes, and change more lives forever. Through exclusive women-only build days, you’ll have the gratifying experience of getting out on a job site and to help with a

variety of construction duties which may include such things as framing, hanging drywall, painting and/or landscaping. Everyone who comes out to a Habitat build site comes away having learned new skills and feeling proud of their accomplishments. Contact: Stephanie.Ordon@habitatgta.ca, 416-755-7353. Women’s Travel Club Information Night Sept. 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park St. Join us for a wonderful evening. Learn about the Women’s Travel Club and connect with some other ladies who love to travel. There will be refreshments and some great door prizes. Inf: Marianne Southall, info@womens-travel-club.com, 1-844-749-0725. CFUW Aurora-Newmarket meeting Sept. 22, 7:15 to 9 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N. Monthly meeting with speaker Becky Big Canoe. Contact: Judy Craig, art_judycraig@rogers.com. We Live in a Colourful World An Exhibit of Butterflies and Moths Sept. 23, 8 to 9 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N. Join John Bedford as he talks about butterflies and moths. John’s talk will be around his15 display cases of butterflies and moths. Please bring a flashlight for better viewing of the details and patterns on the exhibited specimens. Come for refreshments and the chance to join Garden Aurora. Learn more at gardenaurora.com. Contact: jovanmilosevic91@hotmail.com, 905-713-6660. Family Storytime Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. Drop in for music, rhymes, stories and a craft Ages 0-5 Free. Youth Volunteer Fair Sept. 24, 4 to 7 p.m. Aurora Family Leisure Complex, 135 Industrial Pkwy. N. Meet community groups interested in helping you get volunteer hours! Contact: Karie Papillon, kpapillon@aurora.ca, 905-726-4760.

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York North Basketball Association Fall House League starts Sept 26, 2015 Register online NOW! Financial assistance available upon request

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