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Candace Chartier, chief executive officer of the Ontario Long Term Care Association made an announcement related to seniors’ care and the needs of seniors living in long-term care in the province.

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chairs, Brian English says the health of residents in his nursing home has declined dramatically since he moved in seven years ago. "My memory tells me that

when I came in here first, this whole floor (of residents) was mobile and, for the most part, cognitive. That has changed drastically," said the 66-year-old, who remains agile and mentally

alert despite having a stroke that resulted in him moving into Chartwell Aurora Long Term Care Residence, built in the

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’Trump’s wall’ ruffles staff feathers at courthouse

JE0REMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com A new security wall surrounding a private parking lot for justices at Newmarket courthouse - now derisively referred to by employees as "Trump’s wall" is causing plenty of consternation among court staff. The concrete wall with a decorative façade, which uses an electronic security gate that rises and falls, was erected in mid-2016 and stands about three-metres high.

It is part of a slew of new measures the Ministry of the Attorney General has been implementing since 2013 to improve safety around the courthouse in light of provincewide incidents - including an officer being shot at the Brampton courthouse in 2014. A Metroland investigation into court security found there were 300 threats and other security concerns relating to Ontario courthouses investigated last year. In Newmarket, unhappy staff say they have been

told the new security gate cost more than $800,000 to build. The Ministry of Attorney General has put the figure at just under $400,000. "They don’t care about us," said one staff member who spoke on a condition of anonymity "If the justices want something, they get it, but when we ask for something, we’re told ’it’s not in our budget or it’s not our building’. It’s a joke." He explained that, although there’s never been a l See SECURITY page 4

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A new security wall surrounds a private parking lot for justices at Newmarket courthouse.

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Town of Aurora to build tunnels first, trails later AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com Construction along Leslie Street between Don Hillock Drive and Broughton Lane is set to start later this year, only after construction along St. John’s Sideroad is complete. At Aurora’s request the region’s project includes two pedestrian tunnels, which will remain unlit and unconnected for years after. "Without easy access and illumination the underpass will not be successful," said Coun. Wendy Gaertner during a recent committee meeting. The surrounding trails are not expected to be completed for another five years, said the town’s park manager, Jim Tree. One underpass is just south of the NewmarketAurora border and will

connect to future trails on the north side of St. John’s Sideroad. The second underpass lies north of State Farm Way and will connect to the employment lands in the First Commerce Drive area. Recently, the town approved an increase in the project budget from $750,000 to $900,000, but that does not include illumination or connections to other trail systems. Councillors questioned at what point the town should abandon the project. But these underpasses are vital access point for future trail systems, argued Coun. Sandra Humfreys. "We should not be wavering from the path we started," she said. "This is about our future."

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Problems extend beyond York Region’s borders l Continued from front

1970s. "I can’t say there’s a big discrepancy in the age (between when I moved in and now) but certainly in terms of the mental and physical health, it’s huge. You look around and you see the number of wheelchairs."English remembers when there were only a handful of residents in wheelchairs, which meant there was enough space for recreational activities. "Plus, there are so many (residents) with varying degrees of dementia, there are constant interruptions," he added. "They (staff) have to spend so much of their time to provide order or restore order before they can continue the program." English is in a room with three other men, one of whom he said has many health concerns and occupies the washroom for several hours a day. Candace Chartier, CEO of the Ontario Long-Term Care Association, was at Chartwell Feb. 9 to high-

light concerns with seniors’ care. That includes worries the province’s long-term care homes are unable to meet the needs of a rapidly aging population and doubts about Ontario’s ability to care for the dramatic increase in the number of elderly residents with complex needs. "It’s what keeps me up at night," Chartier said, adding there are not enough long-term care homes in the province and many of the existing ones are outdated. "It scares me that we’re not going to be prepared for the seniors coming down the pipeline. We’re not prepared now." There are many challenges facing seniors in York Region, Chartier said. There are now more than 72,500 residents over the age of 75, which is expected to grow by 76.7 per cent in the next decade and by 183 per cent in the next two decades.

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The budget increase stems from the region’s tender process, providing exact figures instead of an estimated guess, Tree said. "It’s a complicated project," he added. The underpasses are part of the town’s trails master plan and are to be built ahead of the connecting trails, tree said. "The trails won’t be connected for a few years," he said. "We can add lights at a later date." Road construction is expected to be a two-year process and the extended trails are expected to be complete two years after construction is finished. "Trails are the secondary project," Tree said. Leslie Street is to be widened from the current twolane road to a four-lane road with left and right turn lanes, on-street bike lanes in each direction, new sidewalks and multi-use pathways, LED lighting and a new storm sewer system.

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threat against a Newmarket court justice in more than decade, there have been plenty of incidents involving the guards who transport prisoners. One recent incident involved a prisoner lighting a fire in the cells using toilet paper. There have also been numerous incidents of prisoners throwing feces and urine at York Regional Police special constables. The worker added there are design issues at the building that put safety at risk. Those include dangerous, pregnant or "special needs" prisoners in elevators and hallways used by

the public, lawyers and justices, or poor sight lines resulting in officers not being able to see one another at all times. "There are hallways in the cells where you can’t see your partner," he said. "But anything to do with the police is put on the back burner." He added that while special constables used to be able to leave from the back door, they must now the same doors as those released from custody. "We’re the ones dealing with the bad guys," he said. "We don’t want them knowing our vehicles either. They know who we are, but we have to park in the pub-

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Sale of sex laws need to change, says ’body rubber’ Guidelines should protect sex workers, Onyx Ronin says

BILL C-36 Bill C-36 was ushered in under the Tories in 2014 and considers the selling of sex as legal, but makes the buying of "sexual services" a criminal offence. It also makes it illegal for anyone to communicate for the purpose of prostitution and bans advertising the sexual services of others.

JEREMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com Onyx Ronin lives in the shadows when she’s at work. She and countless women like her occupy the grey areas of law, somewhere between legitimacy and criminality. Society at large might prefer to forget her profession exists, rather than admit it’s not only real, but a flourishing industry. She’s a "body rubber," as defined by the laws that govern her career. She has never been arrested and says she sees police "maybe once a year." People might think Ronin, her working name, and her peers destroy families and corrupt men. But she sees her job in a different light and believes you should, too. "I feel that I relieve a lot of road rage," she said during a recent interview. "People are stressed in this world; when they’re on the table, they are happy and relaxed. When I’m touching someone, I feel relaxed and comfortable and I’m sharing an experience with someone. "It’s about selling intimacy, the human touch, to feel connected to someone else." The 28-year-old employee of the female-owned MUSE Spa, which has locations in Vaughan and Toronto, is open about her work. She says "there’s nothing wrong with having sex for money," although that’s not what she does. "People do all sorts of things for money," she says. "I don’t understand why we are so stuck on this idea that sexuality can’t be commodified in this one particular way when people accept it being commodified in so many other ways." At the spa, she gives "full body erotic massages" largely to men aged 40 to 50. She says MUSE targets men at a higher price point, suggesting her clients are

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Onyx Ronin is a body rubber (masseuse). She is standing up for the profession and saying the laws should be changed to better protect the women involved. rarely, if ever, intoxicated, and very "respectful." But she says she can’t speak generally about her profession: "As for other girls, I don’t know." Ronin studied classical music at the University of Toronto, before studying sex work as part of her master’s degree at York

University. After graduation, she worked retail jobs. She entered the industry at 25 and immediately saw an extraordinary jump in pay, she says, explaining she now makes between $80 and $300 an hour. According to MUSE’s website, 30 minutes with an attendant costs $120, $40

for a "door fee" and $80 of which goes to the attendant. Ronin decided to share her story and opinions after MUSE’s Vaughan location was robbed on Dec. 28, 2016. At the time, York Regional Police Det. Sgt. Dave Noseworthy said many massage parlours don’t re-

port robberies because neither employers nor employees want publicity. That, says Ronin, shows the law, in its current form, doesn’t properly protect workers in the sex trade. "I would like to see lawmakers looking through the lens that there’s nothing morally wrong with

providing sexual services for money," she said. "I would like them to ask, ’How can we help people work without shame and afford them the same rights that everyone else is protected by law?’" The current law, a complicated set of guidelines, criminalizes the buying of sex and the advertising of "sexual services", York police Det. Sgt. Thai Truong explained. Ian McLeod, a spokesperson for the Department of Justice, says any person who purchases sexual services, including manual masturbation, in any place, including a massage parlour, commits an offence. McLeod added that the Minister of Justice has committed to monitoring the impacts of Bill C-36, which regulates prostitution. Ronin, like others in her trade, needs a municipality-issued licence that has her name, photograph and home address to work as a "body rubber." She must also pass a communicable disease test.She suggests the federal government needs to draft new measures to ensure women and girls are not being forced into the profession and exploited. She envisions a society where all sex workers are in constant contact with the authorities, which would improve the chances of helping those that don’t want to be there. "It should be legal and protected, just like every other job," she said. Ronin says her job doesn’t suit everyone and businesses see a high turnover, but she insists that her experience has been positive. "As much as this job is not for everyone, it is for me," she said. "I’m a normal person, I am a happy person. I am choosing to do this."

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Law should protect sex workers While it may be a touchy subject, it’s high time the federal government revisited its laws governing the sale and purchase of sexual services. Bill C-36, or the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, was enacted in December 2014, after the Supreme Court had found a year earlier that sections of the previous laws governing prostitution were unconstitutional. It was touted by the federal government as targeting purchasers of sexual services, or johns, while protecting those engaged in sex work. Others, however, were critical of the new law and argued it not only made sex workers more vulnerable to becoming victims of crime, but contained many of the same issues that led to its predecessor being repealed. Two years later, the profession remains a risky business for many of those in it. That’s why people such as Onyx Ronin, who works as a "body rubber" at the female-run MUSE Spa, are speaking up about the law’s shortcomings. For example, the MUSE location in Vaughan was robbed late last year and, at the time, York Regional Police Det.-Sgt. Dave Noseworthy noted many similar establishments don’t report crimes for fear of repercussions. Ronin, who has a licence for what she does and must pass a communicable disease test, says that just goes to show how inadequate the laws are when it comes to protecting those providing sexual services. Rather than "shame" people, she’d prefer to see them extended the same rights workers in any other industry enjoy, including protection under the law. Prostitution is colloquially referred to as "the world’s oldest profession", which suggests, legal or not, it will continue to happen. However, by making it and other sexual services unlawful, or shunting them into a legal grey area, it drives this activity underground, thus inviting an element of criminality that can lead to human trafficking, assaults and murders against sex workers and a host of other ills. Instead of the status quo, Ronin would like to see the laws facilitate constant contact between those in the profession and the authorities. It would not only improve safety, but also ensure no one is forced into it. We agree. While regulations would be necessary - no one wants solicitation near a school for example - the law shouldn’t endanger sex workers or foster a breeding ground for dangerous criminality.

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A round-up of reaction online The story: York school board investigators ’overwhelmed’ with complainants I think that written submissions make a lot of sense as it will allow them to identify more serious issues and follow up in person with them. Megan Houston

The story: ’Trump’s wall’ ruffles staff feathers at Newmarket courthouse Why not just build a secure loading dock. This building needs to be replaced. Years of mould and trouble . The building is too small to service the population. Throwing good monies away on this building or upgrading that old shack is pointless. Patricia Spears

The story: Town staff against changes to Greenbelt boundary in Queensville Concrete it over. Whole thing. Let’s just destroy, spoil, screw up and ruin every damned thing we have in nature so a few rich people can get a whole lot richer. Come one, let’s just get it over with already. Jim Lynch Or maybe start fighting back? Canadians have forgotten how to stand up for their rights and for what they believe. Let’s start doing what they did in Romania for example. Rick Gisenough

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• LETTERS • No secrecy around transport by rail Re: Too close for comfort, Jan. 26. The article ’Culture of secrecy’ surrounds transportation of hazardous materials perpetuates a number of myths about Canada’s railway industry, chiefly that we are not transparent about the dangerous goods we move and that we are self-regulated. Canada’s railways have long shared information with municipalities about the goods travelling through their communities. Today, through Protective Direction 36, Canada’s railways provide information to hundreds of municipalities to help them properly train for, and respond to, a potential incident. This information contains detailed information about the commodities that transit through each municipality. Each jurisdiction’s designated emergency planning official has the discretion to make this information public. In addition, the AskRail mobile app gives first responders immediate access to accurate, timely information about railcar contents so they can make informed decisions in the event of a rail emergency. More than 2000 first responders across Canada have signed up for AskRail. Last summer, The Railway Association of Canada collaborated with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs to produce a video to promote the app. These transparency measures support the various levels of training and community outreach undertaken by Canada’s railways each year. In 2015, for example, the industry held more than 50 safety-related public meetings with mayors, city managers and First Nations chiefs from coast to coast. We also trained more than 6,000 first responders, railway employees and industrial plant workers on dangerous goods handling and emergency response. The suggestion that Canada’s railways are "selfregulated" is designed to imply that there is no oversight of railways. In fact, railways in Canada must comply with the Railway Safety Act, dozens of regulations and hundreds of safety rules as part of Canada’s regulatory system. These rules have the full force of regulation and government inspectors have numerous enforcement tools at their disposal. There is no secrecy surrounding the transportation of dangerous goods by rail in Canada. While we have always shared information with interested communities, we have never been more open, provid-

ed more up-to-the-minute information or trained more personnel. We believe rail safety is enhanced by working closely with communities. Michael Bourque President and CEO, Railway Association of Canada

Speak out about dangerous goods Re: Too close for comfort, Jan. 26. Given that there were 144 rails and train related accidents last year alone and that we will soon have another 30,000 new homes added to our area within 10 years, I find it disturbing that no one has given any thought to redirecting these trains to less populated areas. After looking at Mississauga Mayor, Bonnie Crombie’s website, I found that she and her local cohorts are proposing to divert rail freight traffic through Markham, Vaughan and Pickering so that they can have all-day, two-way GO Train service. This leaves Markham and Vaughan with increased volumes of freight trains, including those carrying explosive, toxic and dangerous freight through one of the densest and fastest growing population centres in the GTA. These trains would be in addition to the dozens of freight trains, including those carrying dangerous materials, that already pass through our neighbourhoods on a daily basis. Toronto residents have called on their provincial and federal elected representatives to remove dangerous goods traveling via rail through their local Toronto neighbourhoods. Why aren’t we? Peter Deboran Thornhill

Important to see the positive Today’s many negative world events demand a positive and thankful view of life. So here’s what I see: Newmarket is a great place to live. My wife and I moved here almost 17 years ago and have no intention of leaving. People are friendly, neighbours are great, and generally, drivers are courteous and careful. We have an excellent mayor and council who are trying to do all they can to make everyone’s life here safe, happy and productive. Town staff are available and helpful whenever we need them. All my questions and concerns have been answered in person rather than by an impersonal email. A few of our roads need some repair, but the roads department still carries out a damn fine service with a pretty tight budget.

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We have good supportive organizations: community centres, the Red Cross, Salvation Army, women’s resources and a host of others, all caring for all citizens. We also have a wonderful array of shopping options. So let’s really be appreciative of what we have. A hopeful view of life sure beats constant worrying. And remember, our Newmarket community will outlast the Donald Trumps of this world. Peter C. Markle Newmarket

Taxes benefit us all Re: Employer-provided health benefits could soon be a thing of the past, Jan. 26. In her column posted on yorkregion.com, Debra Scott, President of the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce, suggests that employee health benefit plans could soon be a thing of the past. It’s sad to say that the content of this article is typical of the approach taken by business organizations when it comes to anything having to do with taxation. By stretching the basis for the article to its illogical conclusion, the author leads us to believe that merely by placing a tax on employer contributions to health plans, this will inevitably lead to the diminution or even the abandonment of employer-provided health benefits. Employer-provided benefit plans are simply another form of employee remuneration, albeit an indirect one; and whether or not someone supports the proposal, it is not illogical to suggest that these should be treated in a manner similar to other forms of employee income. Furthermore, in making her case, I believe Ms Scott has put the cart before the horse, so to speak. She states that a tax on healthbenefit plans will result in Canadians having to pay "hundreds or thousands of dollars year". Implementing the tax would do nothing of the sort, since the only impact would be to add a taxable benefit to employee’s compensation. Only if her dire prediction of employers "opting out of offering them" could a cost increase of this magnitude be realized. The author concludes with the statement that this tax doesn’t benefit anyone except the federal government. Actually, taxes benefit all of us, in providing many of the services we take for granted in our present society, including government-provided medical coverage. Colin Guenther Aurora

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As a closeted gay male growing up in York Region, I often felt alone in a world where no one would understand me. A world where I didn’t feel I could be myself. Ridden with anxiety, there was a fear of judgment. I feared that my family wouldn’t love me and that my friends would turn their backs when I revealed who I truly was. In the days before smartphones and social media, I was unable to connect with other people like me with the touch of a button. Connecting with your community and educating yourself was much more difficult in suburbia. I didn’t know who to ask questions to, who to share my fears with or how I could explore my identity that was most definitely in crisis. Was there something wrong with me? Were there others like me? These were questions I asked myself on a daily basis. Someone you know and love is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ). And Pflag Canada York Region - the region’s LGBTQ support, resource and education network - is there for those in need when it seems no one else is. Every day, our compassionate volunteers are contacted by frightened adolescents and by angry, fearful or confused parents and family members from all walks of life who have questions or concerns about sexual orientation or gender identity. On the fourth Tuesday of every month, Pflag hosts a peerto-peer support meeting in Richmond Hill where you can listen, support and share. This provides a safe and confidential space for you to connect with the community. Our LGBTQ friends and family should never feel alone or like they don’t belong. No matter who you are, no matter where you’re from, no matter who you pray to, no matter who you love - you are important. You belong and your individuality has purpose and should be celebrated. Every year, members of the LGBTQ community and its allies stand in solidarity at the most colourful celebration of the year Pflag’s sellout Stand Proud York Region Charity Gala. Now in its fourth year, this elegant event celebrates the LGBTQ community’s diversity and helps educate the broader community about their struggles. On March 3, Pflag will be recognizing individuals with its OUTstanding Achievement Awards at the gala. Among those receiving awards will be international guest of honour and trans activist Aydian Dowling (@AydianDowling). Do you know someone who has significantly contributed to the LGBTQ community? Share their story and celebrate their contribution. Nominate them by Feb. 20 at pflagyork.ca for Pflag’s OUTstanding Achievements People’s Choice Award. Michael Blackburn is vice-president of Pflag York, the region’s LGBTQ support, resource and education network.

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Ambulances enhance ’cannibalized’ St. Lucia vehicles LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com

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Trinity Di Simone of Richmond Hill and Olivia Railton of Aurora were recently accepted by Oxford University to study psychology and law.

Country Day School students to study at Oxford AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com On average, one of the world’s leading universities, Oxford University, only accepts 10 Canadians each year. This year, two of those students were from Country Day School (CDS) in King Township. Grade 12 students Trinity De Simone and Olivia Railton are headed to England in the fall to study. For Aurora resident Railton, Oxford has been a dream since attending a debating tournament at Queen’s University in Grade 9. Another debating student had recently been accepted. "I was immediately intrigued," Railton said. With plenty of research and making more Oxford connections, including her current debate coach who is an Oxford alumni, applying to Oxford became more and more of a reality. Now, she has her sights set on the Oxford Union, one of the world’s most famous debating societies. Railton recently competed at the national debating championship in Winnipeg, with the hope of competing at the world for the third time. For Richmond Hill resi-

dent De Simone, she came to know and love Oxford from a young age during a trip to England. "I fell in love with the country," she said. "That’s when I decided I was going to live there when I was older."But it wasn’t until she was halfway through her high school career did she consider Oxford an option. De Simone didn’t return to England until her Oxford University acceptance interview in December. "At that point, it was just a memory," she said. "But I needed to know if the school was for me or just 6th grade me. I still felt at home there." Both CDS students received acceptance letters at the beginning of January via email. "I was in a daze for a few days," De Simone said. "It reframed my vision of the future." Railton thought she misread the letter. "I just kept reading and re-reading it," she said. "I was sure I was missing a ’no’ somewhere." While the initial shock has worn off, both students have to try keep their focus to ensure their grades are up to par. "My plan, is to go through the rest of the year as if I didn’t find out," De Simone said.

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Although three ambulances should serve the southern part of St. Lucia, two broken ones are "cannibalized" for parts to keep the third emergency vehicle running, says Harry Harakh, president of a humanitarian aid charity. Now, patients of St. Jude Hospital, who are treated in an adjacent stadium after a fire gutted the hospital in 2009, will be able to rely on a decommissioned ambulance donated by York Region and equipped by Harakh’s Caribbean North Charities Foundation. The ambulance could make a life or death difference for the community, he said. "They are very excited." The five-year-old ambulance was one of three donated at a ceremony Feb. 8, with the other two going to St. John’s Ambulance of York Region. "I think here in York Region, our little corner of the world is helping, yes,

our corner of the world but also other little corners of the world as well," said commissioner of community and health services, Adelina Urbanski. Preserving and protecting the health of a community requires proper equipment, said regional chair Wayne Emmerson. "We are fortunate here in York Region and in Canada to have a world-class health care system, with the ability to provide our residents with the care they need, when they need it, close to home," he said. "That is certainly not the case in many developing countries. They face significant challenges. However, I am proud of the fact that York Region can play a small part to improve health care delivery for those less fortunate." The region is also pleased to donate two ambulances for use in York Region, Emmerson said. "A little closer to home, St. John Ambulance has been an integral part of York Region since 1991 providing first aid training,

volunteer medical first response teams and disaster planning and support," he said, adding 600 volunteers with the organization provide 70,000 hours of community service each year. The region has now donated nine decommis-

sioned ambulances since 2011, both close to home and overseas. "You’ve probably heard the saying think globally, act locally," said Norm Barrette, general manager of paramedic services. "We’re doing both."

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Public workers not lazy: professor LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com The tone of constant studies from the Fraser Institute comparing public and private sector wages and benefits appear to suggest coddled government workers enjoy compensation out of line with the real world, a York University human resources professor said. But Prof. Parbudyal Singh, a Richmond Hill resident who specializes in com-

pensation issues, questions whether that’s fair. "It’s the perspective that the report takes that I will differ with. Someone reading this and not knowing the situation across jurisdictions, they may get the image of a public sector worker as overpaid, relatively lazy, enjoying a lot of benefits and that’s not the case," he said. "Public sector workers are hard-working, they’re very educated, they’re generally a little bit older, heavily unionized and all of these factors help with driving up wages in the public sector." Singh was reacting to the latest Fraser report, released Feb. 2, showing government workers in Ontario are paid 13.4 per cent more, on average, than comparable employees in the private sector. Government workers also retire earlier, take more time off work, have better pensions and enjoy better job security., the study said. This report follows a sim-

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ilar Fraser report on goldplated wages and benefits government compensation on a national level in December. Studies showing compensation differences between public and private sector jobs in Ontario, Canada, the United States and Europe are not new, Singh said. But he argued large private companies likely offer their employees similar wages and benefits to governments. "I think a different perspective would be... it’s not that government workers are overpaid but whether or not they are paid fairly," he added. "If we look at all the factors that go into the compensation process, in terms of determining pay, there’s nothing wrong with how the public sector workers are being paid. On the other hand, if we look at the private sector, and I don’t want to paint a broad brush, but there are some private sector compa-

nies that don’t pay fairly." Meanwhile, there is less of a wage gap between men and women employees in the public sector than the private sector. If that was properly accounted for, it would likely reduce the different between government and non-government compensation, Singh, a member of a provincially-appointed steering committee on the gender wage gap, said. Doug Sheppard, unit chair with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 905, which represents about 5,000 municipal workers in the region, is sick of the constant barrage of Fraser reports with what amount to the same message. "At some level, these Fraser Institute ’reports’ are becoming a bit tiresome. My initial reaction would be that it sends a clear message to workers that in order to receive a decent wage, benefits, and working conditions they should actively join a union," he said.

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LOCAL l Saturday, February 18 Newmarket Sports Card and Comic Book Show WHEN: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Frank Williamson, Frank@NewmarketCardShow.com, www.newmarketcardshow.com York Region’s local monthly sports card and comic book show.Half the hall is filled with comic books and half the hall is filled with sports cards.

Learn How to Brew Beer at Home WHEN: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHERE: NewMakeIT, 1310 Kerrisdale Blvd., Newmarket CONTACT: Ryan Dibisch, 289-841-1270, ryan@yorkregionmakers.com, newmakeit.com/workshops COST: $50 per ticket Arch Brewing in partnership with NewMakeIt is excited to announce a comprehensive 1/2-day introduction to home brewing. Opera’s Greatest Hits - York Symphony Orchestra WHEN: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. WHERE: Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St., Aurora CONTACT: Francine Hudspith, 416-716-5469, hudspith@rogers.com, http:// www.yorksymphony.ca COST: Adults $28, seniors $23, students $15 Join us for a concert of your favourite opera themes. Come share this memorable performance featuring the greatest overtures and arias. l Sunday, February 19 Community Spaghetti Dinner WHEN: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Jacqueline Faingold, 905-235-8236, mommy@faingoldfamily.ca COST: $1 suggested donation Come join us for a great evening out - warm meal, wonderful people, a great sense of community. You won’t regret it. And all for a $1 suggested donation.

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Town of East Gwillimbury’s Creatures and Critters Family Fun Day WHEN: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex, 1914B Mount Albert Rd., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Victoria Campbell, 905-478-4283, vcampbell@eastgwillimbury.ca Zoo to you, face painting and balloon twisting, Bugs Bugs Bugs puppet show, arts and crafts, refreshments and a free public skate. Family Day Fun at Elman W. Campbell Museum WHEN: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S., Newmarket CONTACT: 905-953-5314, elmanmuseum@rogers.com, newmarket.ca/ museum COST: $3 with donation of non-perishable food item Bring in a toy animal and have fun in our pretend toy animal grooming salon. Have your picture taken at our pioneer board and go on a Museum scavenger hunt. Canadian Superheroes Film Festival: Family Day WHEN: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Jane Taylor, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: Enjoy a looping series of Heritage Minutes, trivia, photo booth fun and family art activities. l Tuesday, February 21 Newmarket Chamber Annual

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AHS Speaker Series: Wendy Rowney, Black Creek Pioneer Village WHEN: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: Hillary House, 15372 Yonge St., Aurora CONTACT: Erika Mazanik, 905-727-8991, erika.mazanik@aurorahs.com, www.aurorahs.com/activities COST: $7 Join the Aurora Historical Society for our 2017 Speaker Series with Wendy Rowney and Clues and Conundrums: The Founding Families of Black Creek Pioneer Village.

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6 things to do this weekend l Saturday, February 18 Family Day Fun at Kortright WHEN: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Dr., Vaughan CONTACT: Kortright Centre, 905832-2289, info@kortright.org, http://www.kortright.org/whatson/special-events.dot COST: Regular admission applies. Admission FREE age 15 and under Get outdoors and spend a funfilled day with your family with self-guided tours, games and activities.

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Kidapalooza 2017 WHEN: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. WHERE: Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham CONTACT: Ell’Events Inc., 416-4142466, info@kidapalooza.ca, http://www.kidapalooza.ca COST: $25 child, $8 adult, or $60 Family

Snowflakes and Starlight Winter Carnival WHEN: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: Memorial Park, Memorial Park Whtichurch-Stouffville, Whitchurch-Stouffville CONTACT: Julia Jackson, 905-640-1910, julia.jackson@townofws.ca The winter carnival features fire-

works, music and other events and activities for visitors. Newmarket Folk Society presents Sultans of String WHEN: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, 707 Srigley Street, Newmarket CONTACT: Graham Bonesteel, 905 895-4977, lgbonesteel@gmail.com COST: $25 Newmarket Folk Society presents JUNO nominated Sultans of String.

Cupcake Day Party WHEN: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHERE: Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave., Thornhill CONTACT: Hailey Osborne, 905-762-1300, hosborne@ospca.on.ca In celebration of National Cupcake Day, OSPCA Markham Cat Adoption and Education Centre is hosting a party to help animals in need within the community.

l Sunday, February 19 Lake Simcoe Ice Fishing Championship Derby WHEN: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Rayner’s Park, 50 Park Dr. N., Georgina CONTACT: Elizabeth Johnston, info@icefishinglakesimcoe.com COST: contact for info Check-in and weigh-in will be at Rayner’s Park.

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Free tuition for students through new OSAP AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com More than 200,000 students will be eligible for free tuition under new OSAP regulations. Recently, the province announced changes to its student assistance program that will help remove financial barriers to college and university. MPP Liz Sandals and Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard were on hand at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School in Aurora to announce the new program structure. Through program enhancements, the province is making tuition free for more than 210,000 Ontario students. Expanding access to

vides more and larger grants and loans for students from families that earn more. Qualifying full time and part time students can receive up to $13,260. There are also new opportunities for mature, married or parent students who are looking to return to school. The province has introduced an OSAP calculator tool, where in just a few clicks, students can see whether they qualify for free tuition and how much aid they could expect to receive under the new program. There is also a repayment calculator to help budget payments once a student leaves school, following a six-month repay-

college and university is part of our government’s plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives. "We’re moving forward with the most ambitious reform of student financial assistance in North America because our government believes that a person’s ability to access postsecondary education should be based on their ability to learn, and not on their ability to pay," said Deb Matthews, advanced education and skills development minister. Under the new program, OSAP grants and loans will make the average tuition free for students whose parents make less than $50,000 a year. The program also pro-

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RMC’s McDonnell claims silver in fencing JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com It was a double shot of silver for Cecily McDonnell of Newmarket. The third-year engineering student at Royal Military College claimed a silver medal in women’s individual epee and helped her school to second place in team epee at the Ontario University Athletics fencing championships last weekend in Kingston.

McDonnell worked her way through the 39-competitor field to reach the final before bowing 15-9 to University of Ottawa’s Isabelle Gauthier in the gold medal match. With McDonnell fencing in the top spot, RMC reached the team final for the third straight year before bowing to Carlton University by a 45-38 aggregate score. The Newmarket Fencing Club member was named to the OUA All-Star team and RMC athlete of the week.

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would enjoy it there," said the high school junior forward, who intends to return to St. Andrew’s College next year to complete his high school studies. "The facilities and the school from what I saw I would enjoy it." In accepting the UMass package, MacDougall’s becomes the sixth member of the varsity Saints committed to Division 1 NCAA programs. "We get a lot of exposure at our school," he said. "Over the years it has become what it is and known for guys going to D1 schools." Saints head coach David Manning said it is no fluke that MacDougall is turning heads. "I’m really proud of him," said Manning. "Matt is a testament to hard work and doing the right things. He is diligent in what he has to do on and off the ice and this is a good reward. "His ceiling is pretty high. He isn’t even close to being a finished product." MacDougall opted for the NCAA route ahead of the Ontario Hockey League de-

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Unbeaten Hurricanes rally to tie Tigers Tigers tie with Canes, move out of basement JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com LAST WEEK: Feb. 12 - Tied 4-4 at Aurora Tigers . Feb. 11 - Won 4-3 (OT) at Coboug Cougars . Feb. 9 - Won 3-1 vs. Stouffville Spirit. COMING UP: Feb. 16 vs. Lindsay Muskies, Ray Twinney Complex, 7:30 p.m. . Feb. 19 at Trenton Golden Hawks . Feb. 20 at Stouffville Spirit. GAME NOTES: Marco Bozzo scored two third-period goals as the Hurricanes rallied from a three-goal deficit to gain a single point in Aurora. Quinn Yule and Bozzo scored 75 seconds apart in the final six minutes as Newmarket erased a 4-1 deficit to extend its unbeaten streak to 10 games (8-0-2). Christian Dedonato scored

1:26 into overtime as the Hurricanes overcame three one-goal deficits to knock off the Cobourg Cougars in Cobourg. Franceso Luca had two power play goals and an assist. Marco Bozzo sent the game to overtime with less than two minutes left in regulation time . Against Stouffville, McKenzie Gray scored the winning goal midway through the second period before Christian Taylor iced the outcome in the third period. THE SKINNY: Newmarket won the season series against the Tigers with three wins and a tie in four games . The win over Stouffville was the second in succession for Newmarket in the York Region rivalry . Newmarket finished the season against Cobourg, which will host the Royal Bank Cup

national championships, with a split of four games. Both Newmarket wins were in overtime . The Hurricanes sit six points behind the Spirit for second place in the North Division. Stouffville has six games remaining to Newmarket’s five and the teams are due to clash on Family Day in Stouffville for the final time this season . Injuries have rocked the Hurricanes. For instance, Newmarket had just 14 skaters lace up Saturday night in Cobourg . With 18 of 20 points achieved in the past 10 games, it is ironic the two missed points are from against nonplayoff teams, Aurora and Mississauga Chargers. RECORD: 21-23-2-3 . 3rd in North Division, 8th seed in North-East Conference.

JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com LAST WEEK: Feb. 12 - Tied 4-4 vs. Newmarket Hurricanes. Feb. 11 - Lost 3-1 vs. Whitby Fury . Feb. 10 - Won 4-3 at Lindsay Muskies. COMING UP: Feb. 15 at Burlington Cougars . Feb. 19 at Whitby Fury . Feb. 20 at Orangeville Flyers. GAME NOTES: Mel Melconian and Konner McMillan scored two goals each as the Tigers held off a late Newmarket Hurricanes surge for a tie in their final home game of the season. Aurora led 4-1 into the third period. Netminder Brayden Lachance made 45 saves in the Aurora nets . Eric Holland’s power play goal in the first period was all the Tigers could manage in losing on home ice to the

Whitby Fury. Nik Coric scored in the second and third periods for the winners . At Lindsay, Holland’s goal three minutes into the third period stood as the winner in Aurora’s win over the Muskies. Mel Melconian netted one goal and two assists. Brandon MacKinnon and Tyler Davis also scored for Aurora. THE SKINNY: It’s a matter of pride but three points from three weekend games moved the Tigers out of the North Division basement past the

Pickering Panthers . Aurora has four remaining games, including a Wednesday afternoon matinee in Burlington. The game originally appeared on the schedule as Feb. 24. Game time is 2:30 p.m. . The Tigers salvaged a single point from four games in the season series against Newmarket . Goals against Lindsay and Whitby elevated Eric Holland, now with 21, to the 20-goal club along with Mel Melconian (27). No other Tiger has reached double digits although Tyler Davis is just one away at nine. RECORD: 8-36-2-4 . 4th in North Division, 10th in North-East Conference. Log on to yorkregion.com for more Tigers and Hurricanes news and updates.

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Unbeaten Mustangs, Thunder spike YRAA tournament slots JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com No surprises here. All three regular season division winners advanced to the Feb. 16 playoff tournament in girls senior Tier 1 volleyball. St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs and Thornlea Thunder both added to their 10-0 regular season records with a pair of victories in Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play-in round to emerge as the top seeds when the six-team tournament serves up a daylong qualifying tournament at Thornlea Secondary School. The top two teams advance to the Feb. 22 final at St. Augustine Catholic High School in Markham. St. Max is pooled with Newmarket Raiders and

Bayview Bengals. The Thunder is joined by Unionville Wolves and Father Michael McGivney Magic. The North Division champion Mustangs had the bumpiest route to the tournament after requiring three sets before defeating McGivney 25-23, 1625, 15-13. Both teams advance to the tournament.Hoops Raiders dunk Wolverines The Newmarket Raiders bounced their way into the York Region Athletic Association quarter-finals for boys senior triple-A basketball with a convincing 67-41 win Tuesday over Westmount Wolverines. The Raiders received 19 points from Rigel Kaba as Max Goodwin and Josh Dunn had 16 each in the

victory which sends Newmarket into a Feb. 16 clash against the Maple Timberwolves, an 87-73 winner over St. Elizabeth Panthers in another round of 16 clash. Other matchups in the quarter-final round include defending regional champion Vaughan Voyageurs hosting the Stephen Lewis Sharks. Richmond Hill Raiders visit Pierre Elliott Trudeau Trailblazers while Bill Crothers is at Richmond Green Rattlers to round out the quarter-finals. The regional final is Feb. 23 at Keswick.Kolbe Mustangs outlast Ravens The St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs had their hands full in their quarter-

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Hurricanes’ bottom line to success relies on its back line ing Stouffville Spirit for the seventh seed, well, you can’t think the Markham Royals are drooling at the prospect of a matchup with Newmarket. Ironically, the new No. 1 backstop in Newmarket has been sharing the load with Barrett Mundell and Jesse Hodgson since making his Hurricanes’ debut Jan. 20 in a 2-1 loss to the Pickering Panthers. From there, he is 4-0-1 and with a 1.60 goals against average and .946 save percentage. There is a backstory to Kirk’s recent duty sheet. The 19-year-old is carded as a junior affiliate, or AP, having been plucked from the roster of the Greater Ontario Junior B Hockey League’s Thorold Blackhawks. It’s a neat and handy trick for playoff time. APs are limited in the number of games (10) they can play with until their base team’s season is complete. Milne has been picking his spots with the netminder and anticipating an early playoff exit for Thorold.

That timeline was expedited Monday when the Ontario Hockey Association allowed the Blackhawks to suspend operations, leaving APs free to join their other teams. Kirk, who had played six of his allotted games, hasn’t played for the Hurricanes since Feb. 3 in a key 3-2 win at Lindsay as Milne rationed his netminder. Now, he figures to play the bulk of the games between now and the end of the season. Milne’s goaltending trilogy has been flippin’ and floppin’ of late. Now it is stabilized.

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son. Ignored is the fact club licenses were rescinded following the 2016 season for Kleinburg-Nobleton, Woodbridge, Glen Shields and Nepean. The appeal process won back Kleinburg-Nobleton’s franchise in mid-January on a probationary basis for the 2017 season. However, Woodbridge lost its appeal and Glen Shields didn’t bother with the process. Recall, the OPDL started out as a program for elite players at the under-13 age bracket with 16 teams, including eight located within York Region. Now there are six. Unfortunately, who knows how many young players were left in the dark as their teams were in limbo. 55 IS THE NEW 50 Recently, it was noted in this space that a 50th anniversary season was coming up for the Aurora Tigers. That number is somewhat off the mark and slightly confusing. In fact, the Tigers name

was officially first attached to junior hockey in 1962 when a Junior C team was created bearing the Tiger name. Yes, there was a brief spell when the name was changed - illogically - to Eagles but the Tiger brand has been synonymous with junior hockey in Aurora for 55 years. JUST JAWIN’ . Look for the Aurora Tigers to return to Friday night as their main home night next season. Owner Jim Thomson recently said the move will be back to the former main night for the franchise after swapping into Sunday night and 7 p.m. starts competing against the NFL, Hometown Hockey and, of course, mom’s Sunday pot roast, proved to be a dud . The deadline for nominations for the 2017 Aurora Sports Hall of Fame is Feb. 28. Log on to aurorashof.ca for details. Nominations are open to athletes, coaches and builders/contributors. The ASHoF intends to add a category for up-andcoming athletes in Aurora for the 2017 class.

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Saints head coach David Manning considers his program a competitor for young players with Junior A teams for players to attend his school play in its prep school-style program. He’s not kidding. Nor is he losing the battle for 16and 17-year-olds that at one time might be inclined to give it a go with the likes of the Aurora Tigers or Newmarket Hurricanes. The Saints have six Division I commits to NCAA schools. The entire North Division of the Ontario Junior Hockey League? One. How many Junior A teams in Canada can make claim six players bound for NCAA DI programs? Likely, none. Certainly not a one in Ontario.

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15 dates every Canadian should know TIM KELLY timkelly@yrmg .com How well do you know Canadian history? Check out these 15 historic dates that every Canadian should know.

5. Nov. 11, 1918: Canada, along with all other nations, celebrates end of the First World War.

9. Sept. 2, 1945: Canada, along with all other nations celebrates final end of Second World War (V-J Day).

1. July 1, 1867: Canada declared an independent self-governing nation (dominion).

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2. Nov. 7, 1885: Last spike of nation-wide Canadian Pacific railway pounded into rail at Craigallachie, B.C.

6. Oct. 24, 1929: Stock markets crash on Wall Street in New York sending shock waves around the globe including Canada and precipitating a decade-long Great Depression.

3. Aug. 4, 1914: Canada, with Great Britain and other allies, enters the First World War.

7. Sept. 10, 1939: Canada declares war on Germany and enters Second World War.

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4. April 9, 1917: Canadian troops lead way in Battle of Vimy Ridge in victory over German battalions.

8. June 6, 1944: Canadian troops take part in allied D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, taking Juno beach.

10. April 27, 1967: Expo 67, the world’s fair opens in Montreal bringing millions of visitors over the next few months.

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12. Sept. 28, 1972: Paul Henderson scores the final goal of the eight-game Canada-Russia “Summit” Hockey Series, to clinch the series for Canada 4-3-1. It comes with just 34 seconds left and gives Canada a dramatic 6-5 win.

14. Oct. 30, 1995: The second Quebec Referendum in 15 years results in a razor-thin 51-49 win for the Yes side to remain in Canada.

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11. Oct. 16, 1970: In reaction to the FLQ kidnapping of British diplomat James Cross and Quebec cabinet minister Pierre Laporte who was subsequently murdered, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau imposes the War Measures Act stripping citizens of civil liberties

15. Feb. 28, 2010: In the most-watched television event by far in Canadian history, 16.6 million people -- half the country -- watch Canada beat the United States 3-2 in overtime on a Sidney Crosby goal to win the gold medal in men’s Olympic hockey.

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13.July 17, 1976: Montreal hosts the Summer Olympic Games becoming the first Canadian city to host an Olympics. Calgary (1988) and Vancouver (2010) have since hosted the Winter Olympics.

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Audi: The new R8 Spyder V10 combines impressive performance, sporty elegance and the thrill of open-air driving. With 540 hp, this 5.2-litre V10 FSI engine really performs. Put the top down and prepare to rocket from 0-100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 318 km/h. The SQ5 is the only crossover that performs like a sports car. Whether you yearn for sporty performance, luxurious comfort or the versatility of an SUV, the Audi SQ5 is engineered to exceed your expectations with 354 hp and 347 lb/ft of torque, plus an eightspeed Tiptronic transmission that reduces fuel consumption, yet is flexible enough to allow dynamic, sporty acceleration and lowrev, high-speed cruising.

BMW Group: The formula for success continues with the seventh generation BMW 5 series. Thanks to the available state of the art chassis systems including Integral Active Steering, Driver and Parking Assistance SysThe seventh generation BMW 5 Series defines the athletic and executive design of a true sport sedan. tems and Adaptive Mode, the all-new BMW 5 Series defines the athletic and executive design of a true sport sedan. It enables the flagship performance sedan verse is longer than the outgoing model with ship 7 Series family that includes the first The new 2018 BMW M760Li xDrive is the 12-cylinder gasoline engine with M Perfor- to deliver 600 hp at 5,500 rpm and peak a new split-folding second-row seat. first M Performance automobile in the flag- mance Twin Power Turbo technology torque of 590 lb/ft from as low as 1,500 rpm. Ford Mustang: These performance figures enable the luxury A host of improvements, including new sedan to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in technology and design changes, give owners just 3.7 seconds. more ways to customize Mustang to their MINI: preferences, with even better performance The MINI Cooper S E Countryman All4 from more powerful engines and new Magis bigger, more adventurous, and for the neRide suspension technology. Performance first time ever, electrified, the all-new MINI is at the core of Mustang DNA, offering drivCountryman is the first model of the British ers a unique thrill of acceleration and cornerbrand to be available as a plug-in hybrid. ing for the ultimate fun-to-drive experience. Twenty centimeters longer than its predeGMC Terrain: cessor, the new Countryman provides conThe all-new 2018 Terrain unveils the next siderably more space for cargo, people and anything else you may need for your next big chapter of GMC design via a boldly styled and intelligently engineered successor to the adventure. brand’s popular compact SUV. Chevrolet Traverse: A range of three all-new turbocharged Wearing all new styling inspired by its engines, including an all-new 1.6-litre turbofull-size SUV siblings, Chevrolet will stage diesel, provides more choices when it comes the Canadian unveiling of the three-row 2018 to performance, efficiency and capability in Traverse at this year’s AutoShow. the all-new 2018 GMC Terrain. New 1.5-litre Chevrolet says it expects Traverse to offer and 2.0-litre turbocharged gas engines are best-in-class third row legroom (856 mm) matched with two unique new nine-speed along with maximum passenger and cargo automatic transmissions. The new Mini Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 gets larger in 2017 and becomes the volumes (2,789 litres). first model of the British brand available as a plug-in hybrid. With seating for up to eight, the 2018 TraContinued on W4

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Honda Odyssey: The next-generation Odyssey brings a host of new features and technologies for 2018, including a uniquely versatile new Magic Slide second-row seat; new CabinWatch and CabinTalk technologies. The 2018 Honda Odyssey will be powered by a 3.5-litre, direct-injected i-VTEC V6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management producing 280 with two available new transmissions – a nine-speed automatic and, for upper grades an all-new, Honda-developed 10-speed automatic.

Hyundai Elantra GT 5-Door: The all-new 2018 Elantra GT 5-Door is now longer, wider, and lower. Building on an incredibly rigid SuperStructure chassis. It also comes in two flavours, as the car can be equipped with either a 161 hp fourcylinder engine or in a new “Sport” variant equipped with a 201 hp turbocharged GDI engine mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission with paddle shifters.

Kia: The 2018 Kia Stinger is a five-passenger fastback sports sedan poised to redefine a segment currently populated by European automakers. It promises to be the highestperformance production vehicle in the company’s history and is backed by Kia Motors’ industry-leading quality and reliability. The all-new 2017 Kia Cadenza takes driving from the realm of the ordinary to the extraordinary – from transportation to personal expression. And with Cadenza, the promise of the styling is realized by advanced performance technology, beginning with a retuned 3.3litre direct injection V6 engine that generates 290 horsepower and is mated with an eightspeed Sportmatic® automatic transmission.

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Mercedes-Benz: The Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ boasts a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that generates up to 603 hp. This makes it the most powerful engine to have ever been installed in an E-Class. At the same time, it is even more efficient thanks to a cylinder deactivation system fitted as standard, and thus sets the benchmark in its segment. With acceleration of 3.4 seconds from 0–100 km/h, the new business sedan is at the top of its class The Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster brings all the excitement of driving a racecar to the joy of driving a convertible. This new Roadster injects fresh air into the tradition of exquisite power, with a Handcrafted AMG 4.0-litre V8 Biturbo with dry-sump lubrication. The AMG GT C produces 550 hp and peak torque of 502 lb/ft.

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See rare exotics close up at Auto Exotica In addition to these cars, the lineup for Auto Exotica this year also includes:

ABOVE: McLaren 570GT BELOW: Pagani Huayra They’re some of the most jaw-dropping cars on the planet, but spotting them on the road is a rarity. That’s what makes getting up close to the stable of exclusive exotics on display at the 2017 Canadian International AutoShow such a riveting experience for car buffs. Auto Exotica, presented by Castrol and the Globe and Mail, is a perennial favourite attraction at the show, allowing visitors to appreciate the beauty, style and artistry of dozens of the world’s most impressive cars all in one space.

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“Year after year, the Canadian International AutoShow has shown its commitment to assembling a showcase of the greatest exotic cars on the market,” says Jason Campbell, General Manager of the AutoShow. “Visitors are going to see all of the Exotic Marques available across the county and a special showcase of rare exotics owned by Canada’s most passionate collectors.” Car enthusiasts will be able to get up close to an incredible lineup that boasts Aston Martin, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Karma, McLaren, Singer, Pagani, Lotus and a six-car vintage Ferrari display presented by Ferrari of Ontario. New additions to the Auto Exotica showcase this year include a display of classic exotics from some of Canada’s most discerning collectors, presented by Autostrada Forum Magazine, which will be profiling several rare and visually stunning examples of exotic motoring in years gone by. Among the cars to be showcased by Autostrada will be: r 1971 Lamborghini Espada r 1959 Sport Special Spyder (a one-of-akind tribute car) r 1969 Chevelle done up as a Reese Bobby replica from Talladega Nights r 1963 Corvette r 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Another new entry to this popular Show

LOTUS Lotus Evora S Lotus Series 1 Elise Lotus Caterham 7 Type 49 Lotus Formula Atlantic PFAFF Singer Porsche Pagani Huayra McLaren 570S McLaren 570GT McLaren 675LT McLaren 570GT4 GRAND TOURING Rolls Royce Dawn Bentley Bentayga Aston Martin DB11 Lamborghini Huracan Karma Revero Bugatti Chiron FERRARI OF ONTARIO F40 250 LM 458 GT Race car 365 GTB4 Daytona Dino 246 GTS 512 BB Auto Exotica can be found on the 100 level of the North Building at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

feature and the Canadian market is Ariel Atom – a sleek two-seat sports car looking to gain a foothold with track-based enthusiasts. Car racing fans will be able to get up close to a 1985 Can-Am Polesitter Mark2 that ran in the Under 2 Litre class. This car ran in six races in Canada and the United States before being retired. Its top finish was a sixth place at Mosport in 1986. It has been restored by its owner and was driven at the Varac Mosport Event last June, the first time it had turned a wheel in 30 years. Mario Andretti saw the car in 2015 and signed it “Bella Macchina.” Prostate Cancer Canada will also be showcasing a specially modified 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT (valued at more than $113,000 and donated by TADA). The amazing set of wheels is being raffled off in the Rock the Road Raffle by Prostate Cancer Canada in Auto Exotica on Friday, February 24th, with 100% of the proceeds going towards prostate cancer research.

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Canadian International AutoShow 2017 Concepts show the future of automotive design Every year, auto shows around the world showcase some of the forward-thinking designs and technologies coming from auto manufacturers. The 2017 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto is no different. A number of automakers will be showing off some bold designs this year that might just offer a glimpse into what cars we’ll be driving in the years to come.

Acura Precision Concept With an emphasis on high-contrast details and the intersection of modern, sheer surfaces and muscular, organic sculpting, the Acura Precision Concept communicates Acura’s focus on performance and prestige through its ultra-low and wide stance, long dash-toaxle ratio, deeply sculpted surfaces and the debut of a new Diamond Pentagon grille. The Acura Precision Concept’s crouched and athletic stance is further emphasized by its deeply sculpted side surfaces pouring over swelling rear wheel arches covering 22-inch wheels and tires. The forward-looking concept also features signature lighting designs – in front with its Jewel Constellation LED headlights composed of organically arranged fractal elements, and in back with floating LED tail lights.

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Aston Martin AM-RB 001 The Aston Martin-Red Bull concept hypercar AM-RB 001 will make its first appearance in North America — and global auto show debut — at the Canadian International AutoShow. The groundbreaking AM-RB 001, introduced in July at the Aston Martin headquarters in Gaydon, England, is an unprecedented fusion of form and function the likes of which has never before been seen in a road-legal vehicle. The hypercar boasts a lightweight carbon fibre frame and radical aerodynamics for unprecedented levels of downforce. At its heart is a midmounted naturally aspirated V12 engine with the potency to achieve a 1:1 power-to-weight ratio; 1 bhp per kilo of weight. The suspension system features innovative technology

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INFINITI QX50 Concept The QX50 Concept showcases INFINITI’s vision for a next-generation mid-size premium crossover. A “cabin-forward” silhouette combines with muscular lines and flowing surfaces to telegraph its purpose as a dynamic and practical crossover. The QX50 Concept’s interior reflects INFINITI’s desire to challenge conventional approaches to premium interior design. INFINITI’s latest concept is the next step toward the company’s future autonomous drive support technologies. Central to the strategy for the development of all future INFINITI autonomous drive support systems, they ensure the driver retains ultimate control over their vehicle – in keeping with INFINITI’s focus on driver engagement. Furthermore, the QX50 Concept illustrates a potential application for INFINITI’s advanced Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo) engine, offering drivers a powertrain that adapts to offer both power and efficiency.

Lincoln Navigator Concept Lincoln’s design team drew inspiration from luxury sailboats and yachts when designing the new concept. This influenced everything from the clean, modern lines and Storm Blue paint on the exterior that mimics the grays and blues of sea and sky, to the teak finishes, custom gear and wardrobe management system found inside. It features a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 engine delivering more than 400 horsepower and smart new technologies to make this SUV even more sure-footed on different road surfaces and in changing weather conditions. The Navigator Concept features Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, which uses radar and camera technology to scan the road ahead.

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2017

NISSAN MURANO

ALL-WHEEL

DRIVE

ON OTHER SELECT MODELS

LEASE* FROM $377 MONTHLY WITH $0 DOWN

87 1.99%

THAT'S LIKE PAYING ONLY AT

WEEKLY ON 2017 MURANO S FWD

PLUS GET

APR FOR 60 MONTHS

1,000

AUTOSHOW BONUS ∞

Platinum ▲ model shown

THE ALL-NEW 2017

NISSAN TITAN®

10,000

GET UP TO

STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH~ ON 2017 TITAN CREW CAB PLATINUM

WHEN FINANCING AT STANDARD RATES WITH NCF

PRO-4X ▲ model shown

VISIT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER • OFFER

ENDS FEBRUARY 28TH

Offers available from February 17 – 28, 2017. ∞The additional rebate of $500/$1,000/$1,000/$500 (including a dealer participation of $50/$100/$500/$50) is valid when leasing or financing through Nissan Canada Finance (NCF) (at inception) one of the following select new models: 2017 Rogue/2017 Murano/2017 Sentra Turbo/2017 Sentra (excluding 2017 Sentra Turbo). This offer is valid from February 17 – 28, 2017. The offer is available to eligible customers for a limited time on approved credit only. The discount will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Applicable to NCF contracts only. Not combinable with fleet discounts and not applicable to cash purchase buyers. This offer is for units in participating Ontario Nissan retailers’ stock only. Offer not eligible for program protection. Certain conditions apply. See your Ontario Nissan Retailer today. **$2,200/$2,000 No Charge All-Wheel Drive upgrade is available on new 2017 Rogue (excluding S FWD and SV special edition FWD)/2017 Murano (excluding S FWD) models purchased or financed with NCF at standard rates and delivered between February 1 – 28, 2017. Offer consists of a discount that can only be used at the time of initial purchase/finance and applied towards: (i) the purchase of an All-Wheel Drive system from an authorized Nissan dealer; and/or (ii) the purchase price of the vehicle. ~Standard rate finance cash of $10,000 applicable on approved credit, when financing a new 2017 Titan Crew Cab Platinum (AA00/AA50) through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (“NCF”) at standard rates. Incentives will be deducted from negotiated selling price before taxes. Incentives cannot be combined with lease rates, subvented lease/ finance rates or with any other offers. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2017 Rogue S FWD/2017 Murano S FWD/2017 Sentra SV CVT at 0.99%/1.99%/1.99% lease APR for 60/60/60 months equals monthly payments of $258/$377/$214 with $1,495/$0/$0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,952/$22,609/$12,859. Lease Cash of $500/$0/$2,275 is included in the advertised offer. ▲Models shown $38,024/$46,474/$28,029/$59,026 Selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL Platinum (PL00)/2017 Murano Platinum (AA10)/2017 Sentra SR Turbo CVT Premium (RL00)/2017 Titan PRO-4X (AA00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,795/$1,600/$1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2017 Nissan Canada Inc.

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