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Anne Watson of Inn From the Cold says their numbers are up 50 per cent over this time last year. Early season cold and increased demand for services has pushed her agency to the limit.

Homeless shelter use skyrockets LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com On the night of Dec. 18, Richmond Hill pet store owner Michael Taggart discovered three young homeless men sleeping in the electrical room of his plaza. He let them remain safely for the rest of the bitterly cold night,

returning in the morning to leave them information on homeless resources and offering Tim Hortons gift cards. When the young men, aged about 18 to 21, came to his Tru Pet store to gratefully accept the gift cards, they explained they regularly turn to nearby 360 Kids’ daytime drop in centre, but that the

14 emergency overnight beds are often full. The experience left Taggart shaken. "It’s kind of a surreal experience because you know it’s happening, but you don’t realize it’s happening so close to home, and you kind of turn a blind eye to it," he said, adding the plaza’s land-

lord has since changed the lock for safety reasons. "It was more of a surprise and shock that it was so close to home, and it’s the holidays and the weather was so cold, and I think there could be more done especially in colder weather. I

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Region in affordable housing supply crisis LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com They’re waiting for the other shoe to drop. While York Region antipoverty experts are applauding new provincial legislation aimed at increasing affordable housing, they say more economical housing prices and rents will depend on how enthusiastically municipalities embrace the law. "The devil will be in the

details," Lee Webb, a lawyer specializing in housing issues at Richmond Hill’s Community Legal Clinic of York Region, said. "Overall, the legislation is positive but it will really depend on how municipalities take it up before we can know how positive." The legislation is unlikely to reduce housing prices and rents in York’s hot market but could increase stock and hopefully slow skyrocketing increases, Webb said.

"Right now, York Region is in an affordable housing supply crisis," he said. "I think that’s what the province is trying to do here with this provision, how do we grow the supply of housing so there’s less price pressure on homes. Whether this will bring down the cost of homes, I’m skeptical but it could slow the increase in cost." Last week, the provincial government adopted the Promoting Affordable

Housing Act, which amends four existing acts. The new legislation gives municipalities the option to implement inclusionary zoning, which requires affordable housing to be included in new residential developments. It also makes secondary suites, such as basement apartments and units above garages, less costly to build by exempting them from development charges. In addition, it encourag-

es more inclusive communities by creating more mixedincome housing and strengthens tenants’ rights by preventing unnecessary evictions from social housing. Webb and Mary Ann Proulx, executive director of the Housing Help Centre, which will close this month when York Region ends its funding, support the provincial legislation. "I think anything that is going to create more realis-

tic affordable housing is a good idea," Proulx said. But with the average cost of a newly built home in the region closing in on $1 million, Proulx isn’t holding her breath that the region’s affordable housing crisis will be alleviated any time soon. Municipalities already could have implemented measures, such as allowing basement apartments, but l See EXPERTS, page 8

’This is the best job I’ve had’ LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com Mike Theriault was only three when his father landed in prison and his mother was taken to a psychiatric hospital. He and his brother, Rene, only a couple years older, were made Crown wards. The youngsters were split up, except for a short time years later when they found themselves in the same foster home, something that continues to haunt Theriault. Now 54, he returns constantly to thoughts of finding Rene. Theriault spent years in institutions and foster homes, where he endured physical and psychological abuse. He is dogged by memories of "the holdings", when staff would grab his arms and legs, force him to the ground and scream at him for any infractions. "The best part of my life, I

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was institutionalized," he said. "I lost my childhood; I lost my 20s, because I was told I had to be there." Later, the vulnerable man was taken advantage of by employers who wouldn’t pay him and landlords who wouldn’t return his belongings. "I’ve had a challenged life, most of it," he said. "Ninety per cent of my life has been hardship." Fortunately, life has improved dramatically for Theriault in the past eight months, thanks to Inn From the Cold and Newmarket restaurant Ground Burger Bar. After taking a job-readiness program at the Newmarket homeless shelter, Theriault was placed in an eight-week job program as a dishwasher at Ground. Ongoing kindness and support became part of Theriault’s life after owner Grant Buckley agreed to hire him fulltime. The staff members, par-

ticularly executive chef Tim Pettigrew, took Theriault under their wing. He is now learning food preparation. Pettigrew also looks out for him outside of work. In December, he organized buying a bed and bedding for Theriault, who has been sleeping on mattresses on the floor for many years. "They’ve really just given him a chance and accepted him for who he is, and been there for him, not only as an employer, which is really unique to Ground Burger, they have brought him in as part of the family," Inn From the Cold employment co-ordinator Ashley Martin said. "He’s never had a job where he’s been happy. He’s part of the team. He’s part of every function they have. This may be the closest thing to family that he’s ever had." Pettigrew calls Theriault a friend and a great worker. "I think Mike has been

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Mike Theriault (left) does some prep work in the kitchen while Ground Burger Bar executive chef Tim Pettigrew watches. through enough already in his life," Pettigrew said. "I don’t think anyone should have to go through what he went through or continue to live the way he’s living." "I have a very good life. I

was brought up very well. I’ve had a lot of things given to me and afforded to me that most people (don’t). The least I can do is help Mike, just to make sure Mike’s comfortable and

happy." Theriault said he feel like part of the Ground family. "This is the best job I’ve had," he said. "They’re human here."

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YEAR IN REVIEW

A look back at highs, lows of 2016 in York Region YORK REGION STAFF newsroom@yrmg.com With 2016 over and done with, our reporters took some time to look back at some of the highs and lows that stood out over the past 12 months in York Region. York Region High:Democracy is finally coming to York Region’s top political job, now held by regional chair Wayne Emmerson.That was the comment from a pleased Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard after the provincial government introduced legislation in November to make regional chairs elected.If adopted, as expected, the change will be in effect for the Oct. 22, 2018 municipal election. Low: For many years, more than 2,000 lower income York Region residents annually have relied on the Housing Help Centre and Identification Clinic to help them find affordable housing and to secure muchneeded documentation.But the region, the sole source of funding for the programs, is ending its $340,500 annual grant at the end of the year, forcing the centre to close its doors. York Regional Police Low: On Aug. 29, an allegedly inebriated Christopher Singh, his baby in the back, crossed the centre line on 16th Avenue hitting and killing Markham’s Inoka Athuraliya-LiyanaWaduge, 42 and her daughter Savani Guruge, 4. Aurora High:One of Aurora’s highlights from 2016 is the focus of physical literacy and well-being of residents. This year, Mayor Geoff Dawe launched the healthy kids challenge and Activate Aurora, an initiative to make Aurora the most active community in Canada. Low: While Highland Gate Developments Inc. may see the redevelopment of the former golf course a high, the town, residents and associations publicly noted a sense of defeat and loss when the Ontario Municipal Board gave the nod of approval to the redevelopment applications after all parties had signed settlement agreements. Bradford High:Astronaut Chris Hadfield made a special visit to staff and students at BWG’s newly opened Chris Hadfield Public School in June. He talked about his time in space, sang a couple of his original songs and toured the school to check out what the new facility has to offer. Low: Residents and

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Chris Hadfield, first Canadian astronaut to walk in space, gets creative in the library during the grand opening of the new public school in Bradford that bears his name.

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Queensville’s Jack Buchanan (centre) premiered a King Kong film he spent the better part of six years making at The Gem Theatre in Keswick this December. Buchanan, who has autism, hired former classmates from Sutton District High, to act in the film.

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A portrait of Georgina and Regional Councillor Danny Wheeler was on display during a memorial service at the York Region administration building in Newmarket, Saturday.

witnesses were shocked when a pickup truck hit and dragged a 55-year-old Bradford West Gwillimbury man more than 500 metres along Holland Street West. The incident, which occurred March 6, required the man to be extracted from underneath the vehicle with help from EMS, fire crews and police. East Gwillimbury High: On snowy Sunday in December Queensville Filmmaker Jack Buchanan debuted his "King Kong" movie at the Gem Theatre in Keswick. The 24-year-old autistic film buff spent six years on the project. It was

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King eagerly anticipated the arrival of Magna’s new global headquarters in 2017, but learned in September that the company had renewed its lease in Aurora until 2022 putting its moving plans on hold until at least then.

Beekeeper James Murray holds a handful of dead bees, from among thousands, that he believes are dying from pesticides used on nearby corn fields.

heartwarming to be part of what he called one of the best nights of his life. Low: Sharon beekeeper James Murray has been a staple at the East Gwillimbury farmer’s market, so the story chronicling how a good portion of his hive was wiped out by disease was tough to write, especialy considering how much effort Murray put into his bees. Newmarket High: The people. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and profiling some outstanding local residents this year - from retiring Southlake Foundation president and CEO Neila Poscente to SickKids patient Hartley Bernier. We also profiled the First World War trench master-

anniversary of the first full year of the incorporated Village of Sutton was a definite high point.It culminated in a two-day Sutton/ Jackson’s Point 125 party Sept. 10 and 11 at the Sutton fairgrounds.Marking the achievements of some of the area’s founding fathers, families, industries and communities, the year-long celebration not only reminded residents of the area’s strong roots, but the indomitable spirit, sense of community and the heart of the area’s people that continue to shape us to this very day. Low:Looking back at 2016, the death of longtime Georgina resident Danny Wheeler at the age of 69 in November shocked the region and was one of

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fully developed by a dedicated team of Newmarket Historical Society volunteers. Low:Mean spirit. An unwillingness to treat each other with respect and understanding seemed to be a lingering theme. A bitter fight between Ward 5 Coun. Joe Sponga and members of the Main Street BIA led, at least partly, to the councillor’s resignation and triggered a byelection. The alleged bigotry against members of a Newmarket Muslim family in September, and social media comments directed toward a pregnant homeless woman and her boyfriend, were also troubling. Georgina High:Various events and activities all year celebrating the 125th

the year’s low points.The man described as a true gentleman served on regional council since 1988 and was the longest-serving member in council’s history. He started his political career as a Georgina ward councillor in 1982, serving two, three-year terms.At the region, he served on many committees, including chairing both the police services board from and the accessibility advisory committee."He was a true gentleman and he did a lot for the town of Georgina and the region of York," regional chair Wayne Emmerson said. "He didn’t have to speak very much but when he did, everyone listened. He will be very missed."

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Good riddance to 2016

ELIZABETH DOWDESWELL

Ugh. Chances are, that utterance probably sums up your feelings on the year that was 2016. Unless you’re a Chicago Cubs fan, the collective attitude toward the past 12 months seems to be one comprised predominantly of exasperation coupled with an unspoken urgency for the final page of the calendar to flip over. After all, ’16 will go down as a bizarre year in the annals of history, with one horrific development after another unfolding overseas and what seemed like a never-

2017 a year for celebration and genuine dialogue

Given that brief, and by no means complete, synopsis of 2016, you can be forgiven for feeling a little worn out. You’re definitely not alone. ending parade of celebrity deaths that included David Bowie, Alan Rickman and Prince in the first half of the year alone. The past few weeks have also had us bid goodbye to Leonard Cohen and Alan Thicke. That’s not even to delve into the bitter U.S. presidential campaign that, regardless of your political leanings, seemed to drag on forever and felt like watching a car crash get struck by a train wreck before careering into a dumpster fire. Even now, more than a month after the Nov. 8 vote, the election continues to haunt us as accusations of intrigue and skulduggery continue to fly. Given that brief, and by no means complete, synopsis of 2016, you can be forgiven for feeling a little worn out. You’re definitely not alone. The good news, however, is that we’re days into a new beginning, a do-over, if you will. Now, the move from one year to the next, of course, doesn’t have any real power to improve things, but, psychologically anyway, it feels like an opportunity to hope that better things lie ahead. In the midst of the residual holiday cheer, be certain to embrace your loved ones and let them know what they mean to you and join them in collectively wishing that the best remains still to come. No doubt, 2017 will have its share of ups and downs, as all years do, but we should all cross our fingers that, unlike 2016, the highs will outnumber the lows. One thing remains certain, however, and that is it’s high time for us all to say good riddance to 2016.

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The column: York Region tolls on 400, 404 needed to build transit, improve highways More tolls on items that were built from tax dollars....seems right! Heres an idea dont shut down the "house " for full summers....take serious pay cuts to elected officials better yet pay them minimum wage and be on par with the public that you claim to serve! Jeff N Kate Gill Once again....taking money from the middle and lower income of the province! How about cut backs to some of the politicians pensions, salaries, and perks? Cut some of the unnecessary programs. There is too much being spent! We can’t afford to have our pockets drained of the little we have left after all the taxes!!!! Andre Wolbert I am 100% for it. And make the tolls pricey. Laura Gutschow Novakovics

The story: Inn From the Cold work program lands Newmarket man new ’family’ I just made a note of the Ground Burger Bar, and will make a point of going there in 2017. Chris Boswell

The story: Kathleen Wynne says ’going global’ strategy will bring jobs to Ontario What the heck does she know about investors? Clearly nothing or she would’ve understood the impact of her current policies and projects before Ontario got to here. Time to stop believing in this ’tooth fairy’. Xhristian KP

The story: Streaming the void: What’s the hold up for Canadians? Cut the cable years ago. Between a laptop and Kodi box, I have more content than ever before. And it costs $60/mth on VMedia’s truly unlimited Internet. Jay Steel

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• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • Governments helping private sector in race to bottom Re: Bloated bureaucracy: Do we pay too much? Dec. 15. It was infuriating to see your headline. Talk about sour grapes. Perhaps Teena Bogner and her Newmarket Taxpayers Advocacy Group will feel encouraged by the fact that all governments federal, provincial, regional and municipal - are now helping the private sector in the race to the bottom by offering precarious work to new employees. Many new hires are temporary contract employees. This despicable practice is all too common in the private sector. If taxpayer associations are so bent on saving taxpayer dollars, why not complain about the fact that CEOs and other top executives, in the public sector and especially in the private sector are being paid multi-million dollar salaries? And who ultimately pays for these bloated salaries? The taxpayer. The public sector is the last bastion of decent wages and decent benefits. We should be striving to make the private sector more like the public sector. Perhaps your paper should headline news items to try to begin to eliminate the gross inequities in our society. Ray Phipps Markham

study. Learning to recognize what is trustworthy and who is truthful begins in childhood, but remains a life-long challenge. You quote Hannah Arendt for astutely observing that totalitarian rule blurs fact and fiction, truth and falsehood. On the other hand, democratic civility asks us to seek and speak the truth as an end in itself, rather than use it only as a means to personal or political ends. Salvatore (Sal) Amenta Stouffville

Tobogganing ban puts kids on couch One of children’s favorite things to do is sledding. I usually go sledding at the Unionville hill, next to the art gallery. This year, I noticed that there was a sign saying no tobogganing. It said this because there were a few trees at the bottom. It is hard to reach those trees, you could use your feet to stop or steer. Children should be given the opportunity to use their brains not just told they can’t have fun. Otherwise there will be more kids being noodles flopped on the couch with electronic devices in their hands. Luka Gaskovski, 8 Markham

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Dealing with ’inconvenient facts’

I read the story about a group that is working behind the scenes to implement road tolls on Hwy. 400 and Hwy. 404. Your timely editorial on Quite honestly, I don’t behow to deal with "inconvelieve that someone could be nient facts" in post-truth polso blatantly out of touch itics teaches us that it is unwith reality. York Region, wise to: north of Steels Avenue, is 1. Accept only statements growing at a rapid pace and that confirm our opinions and prejudices. Though it is generating atmospheric revenue for the province and may be comforting and flatmunicipalities from propertering when others agree ty taxes and development with us, this habit only enfees. trenches our errors. We pay taxes on electric2. Confuse argument ity, natural gas, oil, water with debate; one is about and sewage, gasoline, prowinning, the other about alpane, etc. and everything in lowing competing views to between. Now we will be paybe fully articulated. 3. Mistake science news ing another tax, the cap and trade tax on heating and gasfor scientific findings. Facts oline fuels. Where is this goare important to policy-making to stop? ing, but simplistic reporting Toronto has lower propmisrepresents the labour erty taxes then many compaand complexity of scientific rable cities so road tolls work. 4. Assume that truth make more sense there. Just think how many commuters doesn’t matter, so any opinuse the 400 and 404, as these ion counts. Demagogues exhighways are the only large ploit emotion and scorn reavolume roads from York Reson, using seductive stategion to and from Toronto. ments to gain and use powAdding another expense, to er. an already expensive comWhat, then, would we be wise for us to do? Have the mute will simply take more money out of the pockets of humility to listen to those hardworking people, resultwho disagree with us in oring in less spending power der to learn from them. Eduwhich will eventually trickle cate ourselves to balance down into the overall econoemotion with reason, and to my. understand what scientists We already pay taxes conclude after painstaking

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through gasoline purchases and these taxes are supposed to be used for road maintenance. Enough already with taking money. Governments need to be more efficient and accountable to the voters and not waste our money. Craig Hroncok Sharon

Pedestrians walking at night should be visible On the eve of Boxing Day, driving home from Newmarket at about 5 p.m., I turned left from the Second Concession onto Mount Albert Drive, going west into Holland Landing. It was almost dark, freezing rain and difficult to even see the lines on the road. Suddenly there were two or three youths straggling along the north side of the road. They were completely in black clothing and presumably heading back to the community group home just east of the Second Concession, having (again presumably) come from the Grist Mill Plaza. I swerved and missed hitting them. Luckily for everyone there was no oncoming traffic. I honked at them and continued on home, quite shaken. Would it not be a good idea for the management of the home to provide some kind of reflective or fluorescent vest and insist that they be worn if a resident is leaving the premises. There was no tragedy that night, but there could have been. Had there been, lives could have been lost and my own life and others would have been ruined forever. Donna Oldfield Holland Landing

4 years of Trump will be interesting Re: How will a Trump presidency impact York Region residents? column by TIm Kelly, Nov. 11. I regularly read your opinion pieces and The King Connection. Keep it up. I can not disagree with your recent comments on Donald Trump and the likely negative worldwide effects of his term in office. The years of lies and injustice one can attribute to the Clintons, the Democrats and Obama and the Democratic Party’s sleazie treatment of Bernie Sanders contributed to Trump being elected. Until citizens understand that Republicans (Trump) and Democrats (Clinton) represent the interests of bankers and corporations, not the interests of ordinary citizens, nothing will change. The next four years will be very interesting. John Flys Schomberg

As we reflect on the past year, we think of what we have achieved and the challenges we have faced. We come together joyously, generously sharing with those in need. We optimistically explore what the future will bring. As your Lieutenant Governor, I, too, have been thinking about past and future. It has been such a privilege to be welcomed into your homes, places of work and worship and communities. We have shared anniversaries, commemorations, performances and special events. I have always been treated with kindness and generosity. It has been an honour to recognize those many Ontarians who bring credit to our province: volunteers, who have given so much back to their own communities without any expectation of recognition or reward; scientists and innovators, who demonstrate excellence in solving some of our most intractable problems; those in arts and culture, who creatively remind us of what makes a civilized society; public servants, who quietly and daily provide the services we take for granted; first responders, who keep us safe; members of the Canadian Armed Forces, whose devotion to duty gives evidence of Canada’s commitment to justice and caring around the world; and those who welcomed immigrants with open minds and open arms. All of you remind me daily of who we are as Ontarians and you fill me with pride about the cohesive society we continue to build. It is then with good reason that I am eager to embrace 2017: 150 years of Confederation, 150 years of stability yet evolution as a country and 150 years of progress and an appetite for becoming even better. Yes, it is a time to celebrate, but also a year for thoughtful consideration and genuine dialogue about what we want for the future. This is a year when we can continue to make strides in achieving reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, who have long been stewards of this land. It is a year when we can learn together and heal with respect. This is a year when we can probe the nature of who we are as Ontarians. What makes Ontario Ontario? Who feels a true sense of belonging and who does not? Why? Are some of us being left behind? Will we create opportunities to listen to each other’s stories? Will we improve our understanding, empathy and acceptance of the other? Will we see our diversity as an asset to be nurtured? Surely this will be a year when we can be visionary, contributing innovative ideas in science and technology, social cohesion, governance, inclusive economic prosperity and environmental stewardship. Can we tap into the energies and imaginations of a new generation of young people? Can we at the same time benefit from the insights and wisdom of our elders? As has been said, "the future is open to those with curious minds and open hearts."

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Bidding a fond farewell to 2016 As this year comes to an end, I hope that everyone can take some time to reflect on the positive aspects of this year and gain a renewed focus on their goals and aspirations for 2017. I am excited for all the great things to come in the new year, especially as we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday! I am pleased to announce that Aurora’s 2017 capital and operating budgets are approved. The town’s operating budget was approved at $60.8 million with an $18.2 million capital budget to rehabilitate roads, waterlines, town facilities and other town-owned infrastructure. Council and staff worked collaboratively to achieve council’s budget target of inflation (2.1 per cent) plus 1 per cent for fiscal strategy to ensure funding for the future. The 3.1 per cent increase to the

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O Saturday, January 7 Teen Advisory Board WHEN: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-863-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Gain community service hours by sharing your ideas to develop our services. To volunteer, simply drop in or contact Lirvine@egpl.ca.

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O Tuesday, January 17 The Best Networking Breakfast in York Region WHEN: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. WHERE: Silver Lakes Golf and Conference Centre, 21114 Yonge St. CONTACT: Suzanne, 905-4788447, egcoc@egcoc.org COST: $15+HST members, $20+HST for non-members Join the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce for a delicious breakfast and an opportunity to network.

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Partagez le francais – Aurora WHEN: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Country Style – BistroDeli, 14980 Yonge St. CONTACT: partagez.york@yahoo.ca COST: Free This group welcomes adults (francophones to beginners) looking to put their French language conversation skills into action.

Toastmasters The Court of Blarney, Newmarket WHEN: 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave. CONTACT: Jim Chapman, 905 918 0282, j.k.chapman@ rogers.com COST: Guests may visit for free Toastmasters can help you increase your conﬁdence in leadership and public speaking abilities in a safe club atmosphere.

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Blood donor clinic WHEN: 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, 16 Catherine Ave. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-2366283, www.blood.ca, elaine. stpierre@blood.ca COST: Free Make this your New Year’s resolution. Book your appointment to Give Life now by downloading the GiveBlood app or visit www. blood.ca.

Author Reading – Angela Misri WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: $10 Angela Misri is a Toronto author. The ﬁrst book in her YA detective series is called Jewel of the Thames.

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O Tuesday, January 10 York-Simcoe Naturalists general meeting WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Avenue CONTACT: www.ysnaturalists.com, ysn.naturalists@gmail.com COST: Free Meetings include guest speakers and light refreshments. Guests welcome.

O Wednesday, January 11 Ukulele Heroes WHEN: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. CONTACT: Children and Young Adults Information Desk, 905-727-9494 Ext.280 COST: $80 (for 8 weeks) Learn how to play the Ukulele. Play songs the ﬁrst day by learning basic chords, strumming and ﬁngering. Ages nine to 14.

O Thursday, January 12 PARTAGEZ le francais – Newmarket WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Tim Hortons (Gates of York Plaza), 17310 Yonge St. CONTACT: partagez.york@yahoo.ca COST: Free This group welcomes adults

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O Saturday, January 28 Paws 4 Stories WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-826-6492, halblas@egpl.ca COST: $10.00 Ages 5 and older. Please register. Beginner and reluctant readers can develop their skills and conﬁdence by reading to a friendly dog. Green River Revival WHEN: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Stephen Leacock Theatre, 130 Gwendolyn Blvd. CONTACT: Stephen Leacock Theatre, 905-476-0193 COST: $35 Adult, $32 Senior +HST/SC Don’t miss Green River Revival, the worlds’ No. 1 international tribute to the legendary

O Wednesday, February 1 Aurora Public Library Money Talk$ series WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Public Library,

15145 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-727-9494 Ext.275, info@library.aurora.on.ca COST: Free Free informal monthly discussion/ education group to share unbiased knowledge in economics and ﬁnan-

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CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@ egpl.ca COST: Free For children ages four to seven. Please register. Children enjoy dramatic play, stories, and activities. Themes include Trains, Trains, Trains, and Magical March.

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O Saturday, January 7 Mayor and Council’s New Year’s Levee and Pancake Breakfast WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Georgina ROC, 26479 Civic Centre Rd. CONTACT: Tammi Roberts, 905-476-4301, https://www.georgina.ca/ events/mayor-councils-newyears-levee-and-pancake-breakfast, COST: Free Pancake and sausage breakfast cooked by Enbridge Consumers Gas staff, tubing, skiing and

tobogganing. Introduction to Meditation WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Buddha Meditation Centre, 11175 Kennedy Rd. CONTACT: Buddha Meditation Centre, 905927-7117, info@mahamevnawa. ca COST: Free Opportunity to learn meditation posture, why we meditateand much more.

WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd. CONTACT: Linda Briggs, 416-200-4306, www.markhamjazzfestival.com, contactus@markhamjazzfestival. com COST: Free Review of 2016 and preview of 2017.Financial statements will be presented, and the new board of directors will be elected.

Free public skate WHEN: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave. CONTACT: Thornhill Community Centre COST: Free Tim Hortons is hosting free skating during the winter holidays.

The Future: York Region’s String Quartet WHEN: 3 p.m. to WHERE: Plaza Suite - Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. CONTACT: Jessica Tse, info@yrcmusic.com COST: $22 Celebrate the new year with music of the future in York Region Chamber Music’s family concert featuring the York Region String Quartet.

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Hey, York Region, we’ve got talent Step forward and take a bow Region of York water department. Oh, and whatever you’re putting in the water these days? Keep it up. Never like the present has this regional burg claimed ownership to such an extraordinary collection of athletes at or near the top of their respective sports. Just marvel at how prominent some of the sportsmen and sportswomen who first registered for their sport in local programs are faring on the sporting stage in Canada and internationally. Our little corner is home to some of the country’s very best. From Thornhill’s Andrew Wiggins and Milos Raonic to Connor McDavid and Gabrielle Daleman of Newmarket. Markham’s two-pronged offering, Steven Stamkos and Andre De Grasse, is world class. While we’re at it, don’t forget King City trampolinist Rosie MacLennan who claimed her second consecutive Olympic gold medal last summer in Rio de Janeiro. Where to start? De Grasse, the Markham speed bomb and recent University of Southern California graduate, is touted by many track observers as poised to succeed Usain Bolt as the fastest man in the world, perhaps by the

JOHN CUDMORE Cuddy Shark end of the year if the Jamaican flash carries through on his plans to retire. A relative newcomer to sprinting with plenty of ceiling to grow, De Grasse served notice in Rio with a silver in the 200 metres and bronze in the 100, behind Bolt in both instances. He added a bronze in the 4x100 to become the first Canadian track athlete to secure three medals at a single Olympics. MacLennan completed the rare feat of repeating as a gold medallist with her sparkling routine in Rio leaving us to wonder if she will pursue a hat trick when the 2020 Tokyo Olympics arrive. Folks might tend to forget McDavid is still just a kid, that’s how much impact and impression he has displayed in barely a full season’s worth of games. Ninety-one points in 83 games entering this week is pretty impressive for a teenager who not long ago was sitting in a classroom

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at Sir William Mulock Secondary School in Newmarket. The Newmarket resident, who turns 20 on Jan. 13, is poised to become the face of the NHL, the heir apparent to Sidney Crosby among a crop of ridiculously impressive young players, including Toronto Maple Leafs’ head-turning rookie, Mitch Marner of Thornhill. Although Crosby seems rejuvenated by the challenge from McDavid, 10 years his junior, it is the latter whose face is being introduced in China, a massive market of 1.3 billion potential fans the National Hockey League would love to exploit. For Raonic and his rise to the No. 3 in the ATP World Tour standings, ranking behind only Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, the trick now is overtaking at least one of those players who are three years older than the 26-year-old Raonic. It’s one thing to get to the top echelons but maintaining position and pushing forward is quite another challenge. When the season’s first major, the Australian Open serves up in January, the 2016 Wimbledon finalist will be pursuing his first career Grand Slam victory. You can make the case for 2014 first overall draft pick Wiggins as the best

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Canadian athletes are hitting their stride simultaneously. Whether that is the case or not, certainly there is ample reason to keep an eye on York Regionbased athletes in 2017. Any one, or more, of these athletes could be dazzling the planet in the next 12 months and beyond. It could be one heck of a year. Drink up, all you young and aspiring athletes. There’s something about the water.

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KLEINFELDT, John, Wayne Peacefully at his home in Virginia on Sunday, Januar y 1, 2017 at the age of 68 years. Beloved husband of Jean Marles. Loving father of Julie and her husband Greg Armstrong of Orillia, and Derek of Coal Harbour, B.C. Cherished 'Papa' of Hannah and Sophia. Dear brother of Darlene Hall of Keswick and Sharon Chapman of Sutton by the Lake and of the late Gar y. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Luk , Dr. Alicia Kassam, nurses and staff at S o u t h l a k e R e g i o n a l H e a l t h Ce n t re and the Stronach Cancer Centre and all of the Home Care staff, especially Cour tney, Keith, Brandon and Melissa for all their wonder ful care and support. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Januar y 3, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by a Funeral Ser vice in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Cremation. I n t e r m e n t , Q u e e n s v i l l e C e m e t e r y, summer 2017. Donations in memor y of John to the Stronach Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfunerahome.com VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes /show/Q9K676J88SB7FYD4

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PLEWMAN, Patricia Ann (nee Cannata) Pat passed away early on January 2, 2017 at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa. Born November 20, 1948 in Toronto, she was 68 years of age. Predeceased by her loving parents, Joseph and Laura Cannata. Survived by her only s o n B l a i r, f o r m e r h u s b a n d B o b Plewman, siblings Ron Cannata, Janice G arnett and Debbie Christof, their spouses, and her many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. Pat has always been an active member of her community, blending her passions for the arts and volunteering at ever y oppor tunit y. We are ver y grateful to the staff at both Southlake Hospital in Newmarket, and Lakeridge Health, w i t h s p e c i a l t h a n k s t o D r. P e t e r Anglin and Dr. Mojgan Taremi. Family and friends may call at the Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Avenue East, Agincour t (east of Kennedy Road) on Thursday, January 5, 2017, 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Pat's life will be held in the Ogden chapel on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception lunch. Cremation has taken place and there will be a private interment at M o u n t H o p e C e m e t e r y. I n l i e u o f flowers, we ask that a donation be made to the Southlake Regional Health Care Foundation or a charity of your choice.

REDDON, Margaret Katherine "Peggy" Died peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Southlake Regional Health Centre on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the age of 70 years. Beloved w i fe o f B r y a n R e d d o n o f K e s w i c k . Loving mother of David (Brian G i b b s ) , D o r r i e ( Va n c e B ov a i r ) a n d Lorna, all of Keswick. Cherished "Nan" of David (Carissa), Katie, Andrew and Nick. Dear sister of Mae Sacco of Georgetown and of M ar y Jane (Doug Foster) of Keswick . Margaret will be greatly missed by her great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special thanks to doctors, nurses and staff at S outhlake Regional Health Centre, Cardiac Care Unit, especially Erika for all of their wonder ful care and support. The family will receive friends at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home 490 The Queensway South, K e s w i c k o n T h u r s d a y, J a n u a r y 5 , 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 10-11 a.m., followed by a Funeral S er vice in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment Queensville Ce m e te r y. D o n a t i o n s to t h e H e a r t a n d S t r o k e Fo u n d a t i o n w o u l d b e appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com SHIRTLIFF, John Alan Pe a c e f u l l y a t S o u t h l a k e R e g i o n a l Centre on December 18, 2016, at the age of 86, with loved ones Mar y (wife), K aren (daughter), Jim (son), Cat hy ( d a u g h te r - i n - l aw ) a n d c l o s e friend Doug by his side. Proud Grandpa of R yan Watson Crawford. John followed many career paths in his lifetime as a business owner in the automotive industr y as well as the construc tion business and was working full speed ahead the week p r i o r t o h i s d e a t h . A l w ay s o n e t o lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He was a man that could do most anything he set his mind to. In his pastime, his passion was driving race cars with his son Jim who also enjoyed racing and John did so until the age of 60. He began his racing career in 1953 at the track l o c a te d o n t h e Ca n a d i a n N a t i o n a l E x h i b i t i o n gro u n d s i n To ro n to. H e was an avid racing enthusiast and enjoyed following his son-in-law Bob Crawford on the SOS Sprint car circuit. John and his wife Mary enjoyed many winters with their friends in Florida. He had an extraordinary life and dealt with his demise with grace and absolute dignit y to the ver y end of his full life. Cremation has taken place. The celebration of John's life will take place at the Stouffville Legion, 150 M ostar Street, Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 0Y2, on February 4, 2017, at 1:00 with the ser vice at 2:00. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. DOYLE, Linda Linda Doyle, born Januar y 11, 1944 at 72 years old, passed away peacefully at Resthaven residence in Aurora on December 28, 2016. Linda was deeply committed to serving h e r co m m u n i t y, s u p p o r t i n g t h e IODE, Federal and Provincial PC a s s o c i a t i o n s , R o t a r y C l u b, Ye l l o w B r i c k H o u s e, a m o n g m a ny o t h e r s. Left to mourn the loss are her husband, Ron, and sons Stephen (Shauna), Kevin (Kim), grandchildren (G abriel, Jackson, Ella, Drew), and family and friends. The visitation and ser vice will be held Thompson Funeral Home on Tuesday, Januar y 3, 2017 with visitation from 10 a.m. until the funeral ser vice at 11 a.m. Followed by a short reception, then private interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society or Breast Cancer Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated.

SALMON, John (Jack) Leonard June 20, 1937 - December 31, 2016 S a d l y, J a c k l e f t u s D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 2016 af ter a shor t and brave fight against cancer. He is missed terribly b y h i s w i fe S y l v i a , a n d d a u g h t e r s Karen and Carole and their families, also by his sisters Gail, Jean, Shirley and their families. He will also be missed by his many tennis and golf b u d d i e s h e r e a n d i n F l o r i d a . We truly appreciate the loving care Jack re ce i ve d f ro m a l l t h e o u t s t a n d i n g nurses in Palliative Care at Southlake Hospital in Newmarket. He will b e r e s t i n g a t T h o m p s o n Fu n e r a l Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South ( a t Yo n g e S t r e e t ) , i n A u r o r a . Vi s i t a t i o n o n Th u r s d ay, J a n u a r y 5 , 2 0 1 7 , 2 - 4 p. m . , a n d 6 - 8 p. m . S e r v i ce w i l l b e 1 1 a . m . o n Fr i d ay, Januar y 6, 2017. In lieu of flowers, family would appreciate donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation - Hospice Fund

WRIGHT, Edward Wayne "Ted" Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, on Sunday, Januar y 1, 2017, at 65 years of age. Loving husband of Judy (nee R abishaw) and beloved step -father of Angela (Nelson Aguiar), Anthony Ventura (Georgia) and Gord Ventura ( M a r y ) . D e a r gra n d f a t h e r o f Lu c a s Aguiar and Finnegan Ventura. Brother of Gary (Sharon) and son of Henrietta Wright and the late Danny Wright. The family would like to thank the caring staff at the intensive care unit at Southlake Regional Health Centre. Ted began his career at York Region Surveys in 1 9 7 2 a n d c o n t i n u e d fo r 3 4 ye a r s. After a spinal cord injur y, Ted lived his life with determination, strength, courage, but most importantly with a smile and a happy nature. Visitation will take place at the R o a d h o u s e & R o s e Fu n e r a l H o m e, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket, on Friday, January 6, 2017, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take p l a ce a t t h e M o u n t A l b e r t U n i te d Church, 21 Alice Street, Mount Albert, on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at 11 a.m., followed by cremation. A reception will be held at the church following the funeral. In memor y of Ted, please consider at d o n a t i o n t o t h e B a r b a r a Tu r n b u l l Foundation for Spinal Cord Research, www.barbaraturnbull.org On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

REDDY, Brian Alfred James September 27, 1938 December 22, 2016 Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at t h e a g e o f 7 8 . Lov i n g h u s b a n d o f Elaine Dorothy Franklin Reddy of 58 years. Beloved father of David (Liisa) and Shawn (Angela), predeceased by daughter Wendy. Proud grandfather of Gabriel, Justin, Mik ayla, Brayden and R iley. Brother of Helen Reddy a n d E ve l y n ( B i l l ) D e ve r, a n d p re d e ce a s e d by s i s te r G i n ny ( J i m ) Sparrows. Son of the late John James Reddy and Margeurite Lefevbre R e d d y. B r i a n g r a d u a t e d f r o m S t . Willibrods High School in Montreal and worked for the CIBC as manager o f t h e c a l l l o a n s c a g e i n To ro n to. Former owner and operator of Silver S c r e e n V i d e o, N e w m a r k e t . Fa m i l y would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Southlake Regional Hospital for the excellent care p rov i d e d. Vi s i t a t i o n a t R o a d h o u s e and Rose Funeral Chapel, 157 Main St. S., Newmarket on Sunday, Januar y 8, 2017 from 10 - 11 a.m., with Memorial Ser vice at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com

SPENCE, Alice Jean Passed away peacefully on Januar y 3 , 2 0 1 7 . Pre d e c e a s e d b y h u s b a n d Roy and son Reid. Deeply missed by daughters Lynn (John), Claire (Keith) and grandchildren Spence (Ryan) and Jack (Kayla). In Gods Care

HARWOOD, Ron WWII veteran. Served in the K.R.R.C., was a P.O.W. for 5 years. In loving memory of my dearly loved husband, who passed away suddenly, January 8th, 1990. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. I still feel the bitter blow That all too quickly came. Each morning that I awake, And know that you are gone. No one knows the heartache As I try to carry on. My heart still aches in sadness And secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know. My thoughts are always with you Your place no one can fill. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. They say that time heals everything, But I know it isn't so. Because it hurts as much today As it did 27 years ago. My love for you will always keep, It cannot fade, it lies too deep. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by wife, Lillian

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