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York Regional Police Sgt. Aaron Sidenberg calls in another sighting as media joined police in action as they nabbed distracted drivers while peering out the windows of public transit buses. Police also unveiled signs, to be featured on select buses in York Region, meant to remind drivers they are being watched.

Police on a bus: ’Put down that phone’ KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com Ever feel like you’re being watched? You should, because you are.

York Regional Police wants you to know that officers have their eyes on you when you’re on the road - and even when you think you can’t be seen, they see. That little trick you do, when

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They’re onto that, too, and you can thank public transit buses, towering above your car in the next lane, for revealing your secret. l See POLICE, page 9

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Rental market is ’dog eats dog,’ car accident victim finds LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com Car accident victim Michael Graziano has learned the hard way how the soaring real estate market is hurting tenants. As he limps with a cane past packed boxes to join his wife Terri at the dining room table of their rented Aurora home, Graziano said it’s not only prospective homebuyers being squeezed by skyrocketing prices. Following a two-month search after learning they had to find a new place to live, the couple have finally found a rental unit, although they are less than thrilled with the state of it. They are moving into the three-bedroom upper level of a house at $1,550 a month this month even though they had paid rent until the end of April at their current home. Graziano, the drummer with the locally renowned Sean Bourke Band, was seriously injured in February 2013 when his van was hit head-on by another vehicle on Hwy. 9 near Schomberg. After being rescued with the

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Accident victim Michael Graziano and his wife, Terri, pack up their belongings as they prepare to move. Jaws of Life, the then-Newmarket resident was transported to hospital in Orangeville before being airlifted to St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto in critical condition. Now 61, Graziano suffered numerous injuries, including a broken hip, shattered elbow, broken legs and ankle, dislocated shoulder and separated knee cap. Graziano, who continues to

play in a pub band a couple of times a month, still faces multiple surgeries. "It took my whole life away from me," said the Canada Post letter carrier, who hasn’t returned to work. He receives monthly federal government disability benefits of $1,174 while 56-year-old Terri, a social service worker who has

chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, also receives a monthly federal government disability cheque for $570. They have also received a lump sum disability payment last May from Graziano’s work benefits, although the monthly payments were terminated in September 2015, as well as an advance from his lawyer in anticipation of a lawsuit. Although they are able to pay their current rent of $1,510 plus utilities, choosy landlords in this market would rather rent to an employed tenant with a paycheque, the Grazianos said. "(The search) was horrible since the beginning of February because it didn’t matter how much money we had in the bank, people couldn’t trust that we were able to pay the rent," Terri said. "They saw (the disability benefits) as too much of a risk. About 15 times, we were turned down, sometimes before we even got to the place, because we shared what our situation was. You can’t go in there lying. Nowadays, they want a credit check, they want to see your bank statements, they want pay stubs, they want references."

The couple offered one landlord three months’ rent in addition to first and last months’ rent but were still turned down, in one case to tenants who paid a year’s rent in advance. "That’s how bad it is," Graziano said, adding they searched for an apartment in Aurora, Newmarket, Keswick and Bradford before finding one in Aurora. "It’s really dog eat dog." There was no point in looking in the south part of the region because rents are too expensive, he said. Lee Webb, a lawyer specializing in housing issues at the Richmond Hill-based Community Legal Clinic of York Region, which provides legal information and advice on rental housing and other issues, said the housing crunch is difficult not only on low-income earners but middle-income residents as well. "There is a rental housing crisis in York Region and this is driven both by a lack of tenancies or lack of rental apartments and also by the high cost of housing," he said. l See YORK, page 9

’It’s a mess’: town eyes audit of operations centre AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com Aurora’s new Joint Operations Centre was touted as a project delivered on time and on budget. But after several council meetings and a number of staff reports, the project does not measure up and councillors want to see an independent audit and comprehensive report on lessons learned. The centre on Industrial Parkway north was more than $1.5 million or 7 per cent over budget. The final construction costs amount to about $22.1 million, compared to the initial $20.5 million budget. But that does not include $4 million for the land or $1.49 million in deleted projects - balloon-

ing total costs to more than $27 million. Several projects, amounting to more than $817,000, were - only to be added on to the 2018 budget - to ensure the project remained under budget. "This was supposed to be something to be proud of," said Coun. John Abel. "It’s a mess. Claiming the project was on time and within budget is not enough." Completing projects such as landscaping, installing way-finding signs, rear parking paving, asphalt, security officers and office furniture, will now cost the town about $1.49 million. Completing asphalt work at the time of construction would have cost an additional $617,000. Completing it now almost dou-

bles the cost to $1.1 million to deal with erosion issues and remove makeshift ramps and mini-roads that were built. There still are a number of projects not budgeted for, including designing and building a staircase at the back, making the dumpster area operational and applying topsoil at the back of the building. Staff presented a report pinpointing where the project went wrong and listed a number of lessons learned such as: • A standardization of the town’s project management process; • Improved financial reporting; • Each major project should have a project manager as well as a financial analyst to monitor pro-

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The Joint Operations Centre at 229 Industrial Pkwy. N., Aurora. ject finances; • Greater clarification on the role of steering committees and project scope; and • Clear separation of pre-construction, design and construc-

tion costs. "While short and concise, this is not comprehensive enough," said Coun. Wendy Gaertner. "This is our opportunity to make something good out of a bad situation."

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Time for local elections to embrace technology The Internet has become an increasingly large presence in our lives. More and more, it’s the means through which we communicate, gather information, enjoy entertainment and even do business. Despite all of that, however, few opportunities exist for citizens to take part in the democratic process electronically. Markham has offered Internet voting during the advanced polling period since 2003, while Ajax introduced electronic voting for the 2014 municipal election. Earlier this month, Newmarket council voted to become the first municipality in York Region to move to a fully electronic voting model for the 2018 election that will allow citizens to cast their vote online or over the telephone instead of the traditional paper ballot method. Residents will still be able to attend a voting location in-person, if they wish, on certain dates and times. Just this week, Bradford West Gwillimbury council voted to eliminate paper ballots and replace them with Internet and telephone voting for next year’s municipal election. The town’s deputy clerk, Tara Reynolds, described electronic voting as a win-win for its convenience, low cost and potential to boost turnout, while also noting that physical electronic polling stations would also be set up for those needing assistance or who simply prefer to get out and vote. At the same time, the City of Vaughan recently considered the idea of electronic voting only to stick with optical scan tabulators to count ballots for the 2018 election. Staff will report back in 2020 on security and implementation measures in time for the 2022 election, but the decision runs headlong against the winds of change. Privacy and security concerns cropped up among Bradford councillors, but Reynolds noted that additional layers of security, beyond a PIN number and birth date entry, could be implemented. Most of us already do our banking online and many of us file our taxes electronically as well, so allowing citizens to cast their ballots via the Internet makes a lot of sense and numerous ways exist to ensure the integrity of the process. Politicians always seem to lament voter turnout figures following an election and electronic voting is an inexpensive way to make it easier for people to participate, especially in areas where geography can pose difficulties reaching a polling station. Every municipality should be working toward implementing electronic voting ideally in time for the 2018 campaign. It’s time for local democracy to enter the 21st century.

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A round-up of reaction online The story: Man jumps to death in IBM Canada’s atrium, injuring co-worker I have called 310-COPE before and it was not a successful, comforting phone call. I was even more upset when I hung up. There needs to be a much more diligent process to hiring call takers for 310-COPE. People lives depend on it. I have noticed an issue with local 911 call takers as well. Some talk very rude and they’re supposed to be understanding that if someone is in crisis, it’s hard to stop yelling and talking fast. It’s hard to be calm when you’re in a scary situation. They shouldn’t have that job if they can speak to people during crisis Christine Patterson

The story: ’It’s a gas game,’ says Newmarket motorist of huge overnight price hike Oh, I love the price increase. Please take some more money from me. I am not content with (over)paying for Hydro, or my household heating and please bring road tolls and especially I look forward to even more increase to the cost of food and water. It’s most excellent that gas was automatically increased by $0.04 cents as of Jan 2017 because of Cap and Trade and I am ecstatic at this $0.06 jump as of last night. Yaay!!! Brian Sankarsingh

The story: House prices up 60 per cent in East Gwillimbury, Georgina Younger generations will always have to purchase in ’the boonies’, where’ve the boonies of hat era may be. Sick of hearing about this nonsense. Homes are one of people’s greatest investments. You people perpetuating this, won’t be happy until people’s investments plummet and they lose everything. Then you’ll be on board when the government claims that CPP contributions must be raised to 25% after you’ve written about these people’s horrific loss of retirement income and how they can’t afford to live past 65. Xhristian KP

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Give developers something real to complain about Re: Governments need to address the GTA’s housing supply crunch, April 6. Bryan Tuckey from BILD is certainly right that there is an affordable housing crisis in the GTA. What he does not mention is that high prices and low supply are a result of developers building more profitable smaller units, and holding onto and not developing over a hundred thousand units that are approved and serviced (124K in Toronto and Oakville alone). While developers might prefer huge taxpayer subsidies to service and rezone protected lands for sprawl, so that they can flip those lands at a tidy profit, this is clearly not in the public interest, as it has huge taxpayer and environmental cost. If developers continue to make these nonsense claims about land supply, and to withhold the supply of affordable housing, municipalities and the province should expropriate approved lands and build the units themselves or in joint ventures with nonprofit developers. This would allow suitable, affordable units for families and seniors to be built quickly. Laura Bowman East Gwillimbury

Real crisis government’s ignorance of problems Re: Housing market in ’crisis’, builders president warns, April 6. There is indeed a crisis in the GTA, but it is not a housing market crisis. The crisis is government that is blind and deaf to the very problems that it creates. There is plenty of housing in the GTA. The problem is there are too many people. As the article states, there are 100,000 people coming to the GTA every year. Are these people migrating here from other parts of Canada? No, these are new Canadians who come to this country under the policies of the federal government. While the GTA suffers with growing congestion, loss of green space and farmland, traffic jams, inadequate transit, and soaring rents and house prices, the federal government not only maintains the current immigration rates, but under Trudeau has arbitrarily increased it by 55,000 to 305,000 a year. Did Mr. Trudeau consult with the mayors of the GTA as to the effect this might

• LETTERS • l MORE ONLINE Read all our published letters at yorkregion.com have on all of the problems they are dealing with? Did the GTA mayors approach Mr. Trudeau and explain the effect the federal government policies will have on their municipalities? If they did, I missed it. The only thing I hear the GTA mayors ever say is that they need more money. When you have a growing population that presumably contributes to a growing tax base, but you need even more revenue than that provides, you have essentially defined a pyramid scheme. This so-called crisis could be ended next week, but no politician has the guts (or brains, it seems) to realize that the real problem is an addiction to never-ending growth and no regard to the negative effects that it brings. Mike Murphy Newmarket

Why would town need more councillors? Re: East Gwillimbury should add 2 councillors for 2018 election: town staff, March 7. East Gwillimbury has a mayor plus four councillors. This for a population of about 20,000, i.e. 5000 per councillor. Newmarket has a mayor and seven wards/councillors for a population of 80 000-plus, i.e. 11,400-plus per ward. So even if population doubled, we would have more councillors per capita than Newmarket. So, I cannot see why they would need more, today or in a distant future. Perhaps the councillors each could display on the town website and in the ERA Banner a typical working week with all the details, so we get a better understanding of what they do for the taxpayers. The town’s U.S.-based website (Active LLC) will not reach each family as it has only has 525 visitors per day, i.e. about 15,000 visitors per month. We do not need more councillors. We need better information from the ones already selected. Leif Holmvall Sharon

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Yet another extremely windy day in Aurora where I come home to find the recycling truck has been by and my entire property is covered in the neighbourhood’s trash. By the time I was done collecting it, all three of my blue bins were full again (not one piece had come

Thank you, Julie. You’re an angel. On the night of April 6, during the snowstorm, you stopped at an accident scene on the York-Durham Road just south of Regional Road 8. My daughter, sonin-law and two grandsons had just been in a serious accident and you were first on the scene. You stopped and kindly took my daughter and grandsons into your car, giving them comfort and a warm dry place to sit. I can’t tell you how much we appreciate your kindness. I live close by so I arrived next, and then the first responders. While their vehicle was a writeoff, they were all fine, with the exception of a few seatbelt bruises. We are thankful for that. In hindsight, though, I wish I had written down your phone number, but I didn’t. I hope you see this note. We just want to say a heartfelt "thank-you" and God bless you for this act of kindness. Thank you again. D. Osborne Stouffville

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from my own household). With another full week to go until next pickup, I wonder what I’m supposed to do with my own recyclables? The collectors will not pick it up in a biodegradable blue recycling bag or a bin with a lid on it (we’ve tried both). There has to be a better alternative to everyone loosely overstuffing their blue bins, only to have the contents go flying across the neighbourhood week after week. It’s unfair to those residents who do "pack and stack" their bins properly to have to clean up after everyone else, and it makes the streets of this beautiful town look pretty shabby. That being said, when the bins are packed too tightly, the collectors will often dump only a portion of the contents, leaving the remainder inside the bin (or strewn across the road). Since moving here four years ago, I can honestly say there are very few things that were better about living in Toronto. But having a recycling bin with a lid was one of them. It shouldn’t be too much to ask that residents prepare their bins for the Canadian outdoors (duh!), or that collectors take an extra second (literally) to ensure the stuff in the bin actually makes it into the truck. Diane Stone Aurora

National Volunteer Week is around the corner. From April 23 to 29, Canadians will unite in celebration of the 17 million volunteers who have donated close to 2 billion hours of service across our country. At Neighbourhood Network, almost 11,000 volunteers utilize our services to support the 360-plus local charities, non-profits and community groups we work with. Through their efforts, these volunteers have donated the equivalent to $150,000 worth of time and 1,250 days of work. The impact that volunteers have on our community is profound and reminds us to never underestimate the impact that even a single volunteer can have on the community. Next Thursday, Neighbourhood Network will be hosting its annual Give Back Awards ceremony to

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Although there are rent controls on units built before 1991 under the provincial Residential Tenancies Act, landlords can hike rents on apartments that came on the market after that.

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York police’s new campaign "We’re on board; are you?" was launched this week with a unique "bus ride-along". Media was invited to tag along April 13 aboard one of their newly-"wrapped" buses displaying the image of a YRP officer leaning out the window, writing a ticket. It’s a not-so-subtle reminder that police are peering down at you from York Region buses and if you want to avoid a hefty fine, you best put down that phone. York Regional Police Traffic Enforcement Unit, in conjunction with York Region Transit, launched the campaign this week to fight distracted driving. The offence - use of cellphones in particular - remains a significant safety concern for drivers and pedestrians, according to traffic bureau Insp. Randy Slade. Since January, the YRP has been riding public transit to watch for drivers using their cellphones or other hand-held devices, then relaying the information to officers patrolling the roadways. Now they’ve added the "bus wraps", depicting a police officer leaning out of the bus window, on five transit vehicles travelling throughout the region. The campaign is two-pronged: while drivers are nabbed for using their devices, bus passengers see first-hand just how dangerous the roads can be for them as pedestrians. Those same passengers are often eager to help police by looking for offenders from their own bus seats and sharing with the police officer on board. It didn’t take long for the reporters, photographers and camera operators to get into the spirit of things during Friday’s ridealong. As the bus travelled south on Yonge Street to Highway 7, Sgt. Aaron Sidenberg immediately spotted two drivers surreptitiously tapping on their phones. He communicated the info via radio to nearby unmarked police vehicles and within minutes, those drivers were facing $490 fines and three lost demerit points. Soon, the ride-along media were joining in, peering into cars ("like an Easter egg hunt for adults", someone joked), pointing out other offenders - a female in a white Cherokee, a man in a beige convertible - and laughing to see how many drivers scrambled to hide the phones beneath their legs when they realized they were caught. One driver caught with his phone was nabbed for much more: three-times-suspended license, no insurance, on probation and not allowed to drive his car. A total of five drivers were nabbed in the short trip. Earlier that day, police caught 16 distracted drivers between Yonge and Mulock and Steeles, including one using a full-sized iPad, Sidenberg said. Buses provide the perfect high vantage point, he said, especially for peering into pickup trucks and cube vans. "Our message is: put it down," said Slade. "There is nothing that important that can’t wait until you get to your destination."

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The Ticket takes first prize in story contest TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com When inspiration strikes, write. Richmond Hill’s Nayeon Kim did just that when she submitted a written piece to the seventh annual short story contest organized by the Canadian Federation of University of Women in partnership with the York Region Media Group. She was named this year’s winner by celebrity judge Jennifer Dance, a Stouffville author. "I was absolutely thrilled and pleasantly surprised when I received the call. "I was definitely not expecting such a positive outcome my first time around," the Queens University student said. "Sharing my writing with others is such a special experience for me, and I’m grateful I had this chance to do so." Her short story, The Ticket, is fictional but the inspiration came from her family as well as their immigrant background. The protagonist, Mia, is a reflection of Kim and her desire to give back to her parents what they have given for her. "Reading the opening line ’it was time for a change,’ made me think of

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East Gwillimbury Food Pantry WHEN: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: In collaboration with Network North, East Gwillimbury Public Library is hosting a Food Pantry for families and individuals in need. How-to in 10 Minutes WHEN: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St., Aurora CONTACT: Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494, info@aurorapl.ca COST: Learn new skills in breezy 10minute intervals. Learn how to do: flower arranging, soccer ball keep-ups, origami, sit and fit, healthy smoothies, tai chi and much more. The Wizard of OZ on Ice WHEN: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, 100 Eagle St. W., Newmarket CONTACT: info@newmarketskatingclub.com, www.newmarketskatingclub.com COST: $16 plus convenience fee; $18 at the door The Newmarket Skating Club presents The Wizard of OZ on Ice. Tickets available online. l Monday, April 24 Town of East Gwillimbury’s Volunteer Appreciation WHEN: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Sport Complex, 1914 Mt. Albert Rd., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Victoria Campbell, 905-478-3826, customerservice@eastgwillimbury.ca, www.eastgwillimbury.ca/volunteer COST: If you live or work in East Gwillimbury and volunteer for a community group, you are invited to join us for dinner and entertainment.Please register. l Tuesday, April 25 Evening of Distinction Volunteer Awards WHEN: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Town of Newmarket, 905-953-5300,

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5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, April 22 Aurora Chamber Home Show 2017 WHEN: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. WHERE: Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, 1400 Wellington St. E., Aurora CONTACT: aurorachamber.on.ca/home-show COST: There is a focus on renovating, remodeling, furnishing, gardening and landscaping to create new inside and outside living space. There will also be a focus on

info@newmarket.ca COST: Community members nominated deserving volunteers in the community to win an award. This event is invitation only. Time not specified. Great Canadian Landscapes Watercolour Short Course with Nancy Newman WHEN: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Leanne

personal improvement - financial planning, nutrition, fitness and health. Earth Day Green-up Clean-up Festival WHEN: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHERE: Anchor Park, 88 Doane Rd., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-4733192 COST: The Town of East Gwillimbury is hosting a town-wide clean-up and a Green-up Clean-up event at

DiMontre, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: $135.30 plus HST Celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary by learning to paint some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes. Course suitable for 16 and older and varying skill levels. 100 Women Who Care - Central York Region WHEN: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: Sharon Temperance Hall, 18974

Anchor Park with a variety of activities. ABBA Magic WHEN: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. WHERE: Stephen Leacock Theatre, 130 Gwendolyn Blvd., Georgina CONTACT: Stephen Leacock Theatre, 905-476-0193 COST: $35/$32 ABBA Magic! features outstanding musical performances that celebrate all of ABBA’s top hits, combined with dazzling 1970’s

Leslie St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 100womenwhocarecentralyorkregn@gmail.com, www.100womencyr.ca COST: We are the 100 Women Who Care chapter representing Central York Region. Join us in supporting local charities to make a difference in our community. l Wednesday, April 26 Casual Noon Hour Concert with Emily, Harp

style costumes and choreography. l Sunday, April 23 Newmarket Vinyl Record & Collectibles Show WHEN: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 426 Newmarket, 707 Srigley St., Newmarket CONTACT: chris@therecordvault.com COST: $3 Vinyl records, audio equipment, books, CDs, music-related art and collectibles, miscellaneous col-

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Luca Buratto, Piano: Great Artist Music Series WHEN: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Jane Taylor, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: $28 senior/ student, $34 adult, plus HST Luca Buratto is a pianist of "fiery imagination and finesse" (Musical America).General Admission seating: 7:30 p.m.CDs available for cash sale.

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JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com High school rugby players are getting a boost. Teenage athletes hoping to prolong their playing careers into post-secondary schools will get an opportunity to display their skills during a high-school player showcase for Canadian university and college coaches April 30 at the Aurora Sports Dome. "Connecting prospective student athletes with varsity coaches is our goal for the showcase," said Sandy Townsend, director of rugby development for Advantage Rugby which is hosting the inaugural event. "We want kids to understand the development opportunities that

pectations are at the next level. It’s an opportunity to put everyone in the same room. "Hopefully we can create a little awareness and show kids what they have to do over the summer to be prepared for the next level." The chance for post-secondary schools to observe talent under one roof is appealing. "This is a great idea," said Graham Brown, former CEO of Rugby Canada and current president and CEO of U Sports. "Opportunities like this give student athletes the visibility, appreciation and reward they deserve." Based in Aurora, Advantage has been developing youth rugby players in York Region since 2012.

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and get them into programs to best assist their progress. "Many people are familiar with the term, combine, from other sports and we are trying to do the same here with our Showcase. We

know that a full-ride scholarship for rugby is not possible in Canada but many colleges and universities do have smaller financial awards available and we think kids in York Region are as good as any around the province." Every college and university with rugby programs in Ontario has been invited to attend. "The response has been amazing," said Townsend. "Every coach we’ve reached out to supported the idea and we anticipate an excellent turnout of coaches and players." Cost is $20. Log on to www.advantagerugby.ca or email advantagerugby@outlook.com for additional information.

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Dekota Kerby of Markham was named top rookie for women’s basketball at last week’s Durham College athletics awards banquet. A graduate of Pierre Elliott Trudeau Secondary School, Kirby played in 17 games and averaged 7.8 points per game along with 60 assists as the Lords returned to the OCAA championships for the first time in three seasons after finishing third in the East Division with an 11-6 record.

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OHL’s new draft offers hope for overlooked talent The Forgotten Ones are getting a shot. That is apparently the goal of the Ontario Hockey League’s under-18 draft, a new round of shopping that gives players overlooked in their minor midget draft year a mulligan. Long overdue. Many hockey folks maintain it is not a sprint but a marathon to make it in the sport. Yet, routinely, players are rushed through the hockey rat race, readyor-not. The drafting of minor midgets by the OHL and 18year-olds to the National Hockey League are blatant examples of the haste to get on to the next level. Even the NHL whispers about pushing the draft back to 19

years. The focus on youth lends itself to errors in what amounts more to a crapshoot than precise science. Many players simply are not prepared for the jump to the next level. Perhaps it is nowhere more evident than the jump from minor hockey to the OHL. Beyond the obvious few, how on Earth can a scout accurately assess a 15-year-old kid’s potential? There are various reasons a young player does not hear his name called on his initial draft day. A season marred by injury, perhaps. A late bloomer’s true talent may not emerge for another year or two. Those are just two suspects of significance that can conspire

JOHN CUDMORE Cuddy Shark to keep a young player in the undrafted category. Occasionally, it marks the end of his hockey career. A second look afforded by the OHL’s new draft venture for often neglected triple-A midget players is what Aurora goaltender Pierce Charleson is banking on as much as he tries to push his career in the right

direction. The 17-year-old took the first step when he was a second-round - 21st overall - pick in the inaugural U-18 draft last week, selected by the Barrie Colts. In all, teams sifted through four rounds, plus goalies, of 1999 and 2000born players toiling in minor hockey’s no-man’s land, aka midget hockey. "It was a pleasant surprise halfway through the year when they mentioned this draft," Charleson, a sixfoot, two-inch prospect said earlier this week after playing last season for the Barrie Colts midget triple-A team. "I like the idea of giving players a second chance. "I knew Barrie was interested, but wasn’t sure if they would take me that early. It was nice when it (the Colts) showed up on my phone." Since teams are permit-

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JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com Tim Glenn is getting prepared to tee off against the best in the world. Instead of a bag of golf clubs over his shoulder, however, the Queensville resident will face the challenge of top golf video gamers when the Golden Tee World Championships are held May 19 to 21 at the Hi Scores Bar Arcade in Las Vegas. In doing so, Glenn will be combining two of his passions - golf and video games - as he competes against the best players in the world. Glenn is among a field of 64 semifinalists competing

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McKEOWN, Mark Daniel Pa s s e d away p e a ce f u l l y, i n h i s 4 7 t h y e a r, a t S o u t h l a k e R e g i o n a l Health Centre, the same hospital in which he was born, in Newmarket, Ontario from a h e r o i c f i g h t a g a i n s t c a n c e r. M a r k was a long time employee of G e o. K e l s o n C o m p a n y L i m i t e d o f Newmarket. He is survived by h i s w i f e , Wa n d a ( H e n d e r s o n ) , h i s children Isabel and Daniel McKeown and Kyle Banks, all of Willow Beach, Ontario, his b r o t h e r, C h r i s t o p h e r o f G a r s o n , O n t a r i o ; s i s t e r, E r i n J a r v i s ( L e e ) of Uxbridge, Ontario; stepsisters, Cathy Muscat (Bernard) o f R i d g e w ay, O n t a r i o ; J e n n i fe r Munro (Allen) of Calgary, Alberta; and Deanna Justice of Calgary, Alberta, and his parents, Penny McKeown (Ray) of Mount Albert and Hugh McKeown, (Judy) of Keswick. Mark had three passions. Most important was his family, followed by his love for the ar t of fishing and his love for and his commitment to his friends. The family would like to thank the staff of Southlake Regional Health Centre, his co-workers at Geo. A. Kelson Company Ltd., the members and friends of the Simcoe Chapter of the Canadian B a s s A n g l e r ' s Fe d e r a t i o n a n d h i s many friends for their love and suppor t. A Celebration of Mark's life will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. at the Salvation Army Auditorium, 36 Salvation Army D r. , J a c k s o n ' s Po i n t . A t M a r k ' s request, formal dress wear is not required. Please come in casual wear, spor ts jerseys or fishing apparel is preferred. Sign an online book of c o n d o l e n c e s a t mwbeckerfuneralhome.com. In memory of Mark, donations made to Lake Simcoe Conservation Authorit y or Autism Speaks would be appreciated.

WEEDON, Dorothy Victoria Pe a ce f u l l y, w i t h h e r f a m i l y by h e r side, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Friday, April 14, 2017 at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Bob Weedon ( 1 9 8 8 ) , b o t h fo r m e r l y o f K e t t l e by. Loving mother of Cathy K ing Ward (Nick Ver telman) of Keswick. Cherished 'Grandma' of Geoff (Shawna) of Newmarket and Stefanie King Sher wood (Steven) of Keswick and Great 'Grandma' of Elijah, Travis, Lucas and McKai. Dear sister of Elizabeth Hennigar, Bett y H e n n i g a r, Fr a n c e s C a r r i e r, S h i r l e y Lehto, Lee Theriault and of the late Donald Hennigar and Billy Hennigar. S h e w i l l b e gre a t l y m i s s e d by h e r a u n t D e l i a R i c h a n d m a ny n i e c e s, nephews and relatives. Special t h a n k s t o t h e d o c to r s, n u r s e s a n d s t a f f a t S o u t h l a k e R . H . C . fo r a l l o f their wonder ful care and suppor t. The family received friends at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway S., Keswick on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was held at the Keswick Christian Church (2 Old Homestead Rd, at Woodbine, K e s w i c k ) We d n e s d a y a t 1 : 0 0 p. m . I n t e r m e n t a t S a c r e d H e a r t Pa r i s h Cemeter y (13837 Jane Street, south o f D av i s D r. W. a n d n o r t h o f K i n g Rd.) In memor y of Dorothy, donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre would be appreciated.

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BAINBRIDGE, Stephen Robert Passed away peacefully at Toronto General Hospital on Tuesday, April 1 8 , 2 0 1 7 i n h i s 6 3 r d y e a r. Lo v i n g f a t h e r o f Ty l e r. Pro u d gra n d f a t h e r of Ella and Jude. Beloved brother of Beverley and the late Marylynn. Son o f J e a n a n d t h e l a t e G o rd o n . T h e family would like to thank the staff a t To r o n t o G e n e r a l H o s p i t a l . A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, April 27th from 1-6 p.m. at the Newmarket Veterans Association, 406 Millard Avenue, Newmarket. M emorial Donations may be made to the Diabetes Association.

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ELLIOTT, William Stoddard Join the Elliott family to celebrate the life and career of the legendar y ' Wild Bill' on April 29, 2017 at the Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway N., Aurora ON., L4G 3H1 from 2 p.m. t o 4 p. m . Fr i e n d s, c o l l e a g u e s a n d students are welcome.

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LUCAS, Frederick Passed away at Alexander Muir R e t i r e m e n t R e s i d e n c e o n F r i d a y, April 7, 2017 in his 88th year. Loving h u s b a n d o f t h e l a t e J u n e. Lo v i n g father of Susan (Don), John (Rennie) and Laurie (Rick). Dear grandfather of Melinda (Steve), Martin (Michelle), Michael (Andrea), Thomas, Katherine ( N a t h a n ) , A my ( D ave ) , A n d re w, Charlotte, Jennifer, and Ricky ( Traci). Great-grandfather of Emily, Danielle, Elizabeth-June, Jocelyn, George, and Marek. Fred worked for more than 40 years at Maclean-Hunter in Willowdale. He was also a long time m e m b e r o f t h e C a n a d i a n Pr o g r e s s Club of York Region, and he was an avid Scout leader in Richmond Hill, as well as an outdoorsman. Friends and family may call at MARSHALL F U N E R A L H O M E , ( 1 0 3 6 6 Yo n g e S t r e e t ) , R i c h m o n d H i l l o n S u n d a y, A p r i l 2 3 , f ro m 2 p. m . - 4 p. m . a n d 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. A service will be held in the funeral home chapel on M o n d a y, A p r i l 2 4 t h a t 1 1 : 3 0 a . m . Interment at Highland Memory Gardens (33 Memor y Gardens Lane), Willowdale. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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ROSSI, Gary April 22, 2015 In our hearts your memory lingers. Always tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear Gary, That we do not think of you. Yo u r l o v i n g w i f e Te r r i , C h r i s t i n a , Michael and families.

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iature Statue of Liberty and took pictures of the Micra in front of the city’s smallest house (ninefeet, six-inches wide). Micra prices range from $9,988$17,188, and we rotated through varying models of “the cheapest car in Canada”, from the starting S MT trim with crank handle windows to bulk-selling, air conditioned, mid-level SL models and further pimped-out, sportier SR versions. While not exactly thumbing our

noses at the Yanks, threading our way through the backstreets was a pretty good demonstration of why these small, nimble, easy-to-park and affordable subcompacts are so well suited for the cut-andthrust of downtown driving. Under the hood, a 1.6-litre fourbanger makes 109 hp and 107 lb/ ft of torque, not a rating to put you in a swoon, but the little car has a decent power-to-weight ratio. The engine feels surprisingly

peppy, utilizing Continuously Variable Timing Control (CVTC) and dual fuel injection with smaller nozzles that produce a 57 per cent finer spray than single nozzle injectors. Fuel econ is rated at a thrifty 8.6/6.6L/100km (city/hwy), through a base five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic (about $1,000 extra, more in the S model because of included goodies - A/C, etc). Continued on W3

LEFT: MICRAscopeNYC, a promotional tour of Canada-only Nissan Micras, was held through Manhattan streets before the opening of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). RIGHT: Two efficient ways of getting around Manhattan - 2017 Micras and citibikes.

The Forte name, finding its roots in music, French and fencing, denotes strength, which seems fitting for a vehicle series within the important-to-Canada compact segment. Tested here we have the Kia Forte5, a five-door hatchback slotted neatly between the Forte fourdoor sedan and the two-door Forte Koup. The Forte5 lineup ranges in price from around $20-$30K and offers two engine choices, new technologies and numerous trim tweaks for the 2017 model year. The Forte5 has been fortified (if I can make that play on words) with a mid-cycle refresh that has emboldened its design. Following the styling lead of the latest-gen Optima, the Forte5’s new tiger-nose grille is wider and stronger, connecting with the edges of redesigned headlight assemblies that sweep sleekly around the front fenders. The standard fog lamps have been revised. The character lines are crisper and more pronounced, the profile is sleek, and new taillights balance the edgier Eurodesign in back. The Forte5 lineup starts with a 2.0-litre direct injection four-cylinder engine with DOHC architecture and dual-cam variable valve timing (D-CVVT), contributing to 164 hp and 151 lb/ft of torque. Although this powertrain starts off being mated to a six-speed manual in the base LX+MT model, the bulk of the lineup, from LX to EX, comes with a new second-generation sixspeed automatic. Ah, but now for something just a little bit different. Our tester, a top-of-the-line SX model ($29,895), comes loaded to the gills with equipment and extras. Korean companies have always set the benchmark on dollar-value Continued on W2

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Forte5 a hot hatch that lives up to its name Continued from W1 content, so even the lowest LX trim level model comes complete with electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, hill assist control, auto headlights, foglamps, A/C, keyless entry, heated front seats, a standard rearview camera and sixspeaker audio system. And, as you rise through the trim levels, an impressive list of leather appointments and other extras get added. So, by the time you get to the all-inclusive levels of this SX model, the inventory list features all the goodies added by the graduated trim levels, plus alloy pedals, ventilated front seats and an added integrated navigation system, among other items. This particular SX tester also came dipped in an optional shade of Hyper Blue (+$200), an exclusive colour only available in SX trim. And, mimicking the original hot hatch, there’s a notable, bright red accent line slashing across the front, a la VW GTI, that must have had Vee Dub execs swooning into the arms of their lawyers. Backing all this sport posturing, the SX bumps up the power ante with a 1.6-litre turbocharged T-GDI engine boasting the same DOHC D-CVVT technologies, but to a more muscular tune of 201 hp and 195 lb/ ft of torque. With most of that bottom-end oomph coming on strong at a low 1,500 rpm, the SX launches out of the gate with aplomb and even with a little tire squeal, to satisfy drivers in search of performance to go with their five-door practicality. The SX’s 1.6-litre turbo unit manages just fine, thank you, on regular octane game and its fuel economy is rated at 9.4/7.9/100km

ABOVE: The Kia Forte5 five-door hatchback lineup tops out with this SX model wearing an exclusive shade of Hyper Blue and boasting improvements inside and out for 2017. BELOW: The SX model adds standard LED light bar taillights and a dual exhaust system accenting its hot hatch style.

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‘Cheapest car in Canada’ turns heads in NYC into account the way roads are crowned in Canada. Additional front and rear sway bars tighten the ride and the turning circle was reduced to 4.6 metres. Heated mirrors and rear heater ducts were added for Canadian winters. The rear seat was shifted to a 60/40 folding configuration so that, yes, you can fit your hockey bag and sticks in the back of the car. And while many countries start their Micras with base 14-inch wheels, Canadian models offer 15- or 16-inch wheels to accommodate more widely accessible winter tire sizes. All of that content is wrapped up in bodywork that the company bumpf boasts about as “expressive and aerodynamic”, citing the V-grille and other familial styling cues. I’m more inclined to see it as kind of Goby-eyed and goofy-looking up front, slightly Fiat 500-ish in back, but endearing nonetheless with the kind of oddball, ugly duckling appeal that many small cars engender. Nissan Canada was also smart enough to launch the Micra Cup series along with the car. That “most affordable race series in Canada” has gone a long way in shining a spotlight on the Micra’s can-do capabilities and perky persona. And, while we weren’t exactly racing through Manhattan, we certainly created a small stir in our small cars, instigating questions and comments. One final aside - those of you in the know have probably heard about the launch of a new, sleeker, techier Euro subcompact badged as, you guessed it, the Nissan Micra. A 2017 Nissan Micra, posed in a Brooklyn neightbourhood known as Dumbo (Down No, it’s not the same car. Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. Photo Nissan Canada). Much as the global head office guys could do with a sharp rap in the forehead almost pocket-rocket. for confusion created by that boner, the Continued from W1 Those Canadian-tailored enhancements Nissan Canada crew was quick to explain Add in wheels-to-the-corner architecture and a few made-for-Canada enhance- include steering and suspension tweaks that many countries, including Canada, will ments and you have a nimble little, well, based on testing in Quebec, even taking be sticking with the original Micra.

The new upgraded Euro version would be significantly costlier and Nissan is loath to lose its entry-level pricing advantage. You can’t blame them for wanting to stick with a Micra that, as they say, blends Japanese quality, a little European styling and a whole lot of value in Canada. Along with a bit of fun in New York City.

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General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend, modify or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Eligible 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1LT Double Cab True North: Lease based on a purchase price of $38,545 for a 2017 Silverado 1500 1LT Double Cab True North, includes $1,600 manufacturer-to-dealer (tax exclusive) Truck Month Credit, $1,000 GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive), $500 Lease Cash (tax exclusive) and $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive). Bi-weekly payment is $189 for 48 months at 1.5% lease rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. The $95 weekly payments is calculated by dividing the bi-weekly payments of $189. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $2,995 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $22,694 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $21,233. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, PPSA, registration, taxes, dealer fees and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. TRUCK MONTH $10,500 Total Value: Limited time only. Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered from April 1 – May 1, 2017. $10,500 Total Value is a combined total credit for cash purchases on select 2017 trucks. Credit consists of: Eligible 2017 Chevrolet Silverado Double Cab Custom Edition: $4,080 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), $1,600 manufacturer-to-dealer (tax exclusive) Truck Month Credit, $1,000 GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive) and $3,820 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) towards the retail cash purchase, finance or lease for an eligible new 2017 Silverado Double Cab at participating dealers. On all offers: Void where prohibited. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not combined with certain other consumer incentives. Silverado 1500 LT Crew Cab True North: Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles financed and delivered between April 1 – May 1, 2017. Financing provided, on approved credit, by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Representative finance example based on a new 2017 Silverado 1500 LT Crew Cab. MSRP is $[52,029]. $[0] down payment or equivalent trade-in required. $[52,130] financed at 2.8% APR equals $[787.39] per month for 72 months. Cost of borrowing is $[4,562.12], for a total obligation of $[54,592.12]. Includes Taxes, $[1,700] freight and PDI, and $100 air conditioning charge (where applicable). PPSA, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies and duties (all of which may vary by region and dealer) are extra. 2.8% APR includes the value of $[1,500] in forgone cash purchase incentives. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time financing offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Total Value: $7,420 is a combined total credit consisting of a $2,000 finance cash manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $2,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2017 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab, $1,000 GM Card Application Bonus, offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders (tax inclusive), a $820 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2017 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab True North, and a $1,600 manufacturer to dealer More Truck credit (tax exclusive) which is available for finance purchases only. Regular GM Card Application Bonus: Offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Card (GM Card) or current Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Cardholders. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2017 model year Chevrolet delivered in Canada between April 1 – May 1, 2017. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on: Chevrolet Camaro (excluding ZL1), Sonic, Cruze, Malibu (excluding 1LV model), Volt, Trax and Equinox (2018 model year); $750 credit available on: Chevrolet Corvette, Impala, Equinox (2017 model year), Express, Traverse and Colorado (except 2SA); $1,000 credit available on: Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Silverado, Silverado HD. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice.1MyLink functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. Visit chevrolettotalconnect.ca for more details. ‡The Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Equinox (tie), Chevrolet Silverado HD and LD, and Chevrolet Tahoe received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles in their respective segments in the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study, based on 80,157 total responses, evaluating 245 models, and measures the opinions of new 2016 U.S. vehicle owners after 90 days of ownership, surveyed in February-May 2016. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2017 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an AC Delco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ▲Whichever comes first. See dealer for limited warranty details.

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Mercedes-AMG trots out New York trio

The all-new full-size SUV combines modern luxury with advanced technology – elevating family travel to first class.

Navigator still big but loaded with innovation and luxury Jock McCleary

Mercedes-AMG staged three premieres at the New York International Auto Show including the 503 hp GLC63 S Coupe.

Metroland Media NEW YORK, NY: The 2018 Lincoln Navigator introduced at the New York Auto Show, is the first major redesign of the luxury fullsized SUV in nearly a decade. It remains as big and imposing as its predecessor but with a new classy and sleek exterior and a much improved luxurious interior. I was surprised at how closely the exterior of the full production model actually resembled the prototype that has been doing the rounds. Obviously the gull-wing doors and extending staircase didn’t make it, but the over all look and design is very similar. The new Navigator displayed at the show came with the same colour scheme and the same wheels as the prototype. As big and impressive as it is, the over all weight has been reduced by 100 kg, primarily due to the new high-strength aluminium body and with the addition of laminated front and side glass reduces exterior noise levels make it the quietest Navigator cabin ever. The Navigator will come with a V6 twin-turbo engine that is estimated to produce 450 hp and is matched to a 10 speed automatic transmission. The interior layout is clean and uncluttered and has been designed

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specifically with luxury and ride comfort in mind with Lincoln promoting first class seating for all passengers. Even when it is fully packed, each occupant can sit in comfort. The driver and front-seat passenger enjoy Perfect Position Seats, which offer massage, heating and cooling functionality, and can be adjusted up to 30 different ways. A 12-inch configurable instrument cluster allows drivers to choose the information they want displayed. An available Head-Up Display can show selected information on the windshield instead of the instrument cluster. This helps drivers keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Every seat is within easy reach of one of a dozen power outlets

spread throughout the cabin with connectivity for everyone by means of a Wi-Fi hotspot. The Navigator also offers speeddependent adaptive lighting, a new technology that provides a wider spread of light at lower speeds for increased visibility - helpful when driving through residential areas. As the vehicle accelerates, the beam of light narrows to help eliminate the glare off signs or other distractions. The technology offered in this new Navigator is mind boggling, proving that Lincoln is now producing vehicles aimed at younger, tech-savvy customers, but keeping the level of luxury that still appeals to their already discerning customers. The 2018 Lincoln Navigator will be available in Canada in the fall.

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NEW YORK, NY: MercedesAMG staged one North American and two World Premieres at the New York International Auto Show. The new GLC63 Coupe joins the GLC63 sharing a hand-built 4.0-litre twin turbo V8 producing 469 hp and 479 lb/ft of torque with a 0-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds. The new GLC63 S Coupe gets a 503 hp and 516 lb/ft version of the V8 with a 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds. All GLC63 variants receive air spring suspension with adaptive adjustable shocks. They are also endowed with AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution, a rear-axle limited-slip differential and a high-performance braking system. The New AMG Speedshift ninespeed double clutch automatic transmission is standard offering extremely fast shift response times. A start-off wet clutch replaces a traditional torque converter in this new transmission, saving weight and optimizing the response to the driver’s accelerator pedal input. The AMG Dynamic Select drive

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mode system offers Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Individual modes. Besides this, there is the “M” button that lets the driver switch to manual mode with gears selected by paddles on the steering wheel. And just to spice things up a bit, the GLC63 Coupe and GLC63 S Coupe have an additional Race mode where all engine, suspension and drivetrain functions are maximized for the highest performance. Optionally available is the AMG Performance exhaust system, which allows the exhaust sound to be modulated by a press of a button. For maximum grip the GLC63 and Coupe both come with a mechanical rear-axle limited-slip differential, while the GLC63 S Coupe uses an electronic rear-axle limited-slip differential. Visually, the Panamericana grille found only on the AMG GT series is feature on all three GLC63 models. Also on the Mercedes-AMG stand was the GT Concept shown at the recent Geneva Motor Show featuring a 805 hp hybrid which is expected to appear in production form at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

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Alfa Romeo shows expanded SUV models

Two World Car wins for Jaguar Jim Robinson Metroland Media NEW YORK, NY: Jaguar took two 2017 World Car of the Year wards at the New York International Auto Show. It was named 2017 World Car of the Year and also won the World Car Design of the Year title. To win the World Car award, the Jaguar F-Pace beat out the Audi Q5 and Volkswagen Tiguan. The international judges were 75 journalists from 24 countries. The Jaguar XE sport sedan was a finalist last year in the World Car Awards.

Jaguar Director of Design said, “The F-Pace is our first ever SUV but it is clearly recognizable as a Jaguar and for it to win the 2017 World Car of the Year trophy vindicates our decision to bring our unique design principles and dynamic qualities to a new sector of the market.” F-Pace is available with either a fourcylinder turbo diesel engine or a 3.0-litre supercharged V6 gasoline engine. Jaguar has also seen dramatic sales increases especially in Europe where it is the fastest growing car brand. In other World Car awards, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class was named World Luxury Car; the Porsche Cayman World Performance Car; Toyota Prius Prime World Green Car and BMW i3 World Urban Car.

NEW YORK, NY: Expanding Alfa Romeo’s Stelvio SUV lineup beyond the ultra-high-performance Quadrifoglio, the Stelvio and Stelvio Ti models shown at the New York International Auto Show. The full Stelvio lineup brings world-class performance, advanced technologies, seductive Italian style and an exhilarating driving experience to the premium mid-size SUV segment. The all-new 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Stelvio Ti models provide a wide-ranging list of standard features, including an Alfa Romeo introduced the 2018 Stelvio (shown all-aluminum, 2.0-litre, directabove) and Stelvio Ti to North America at the New injection turbo I-4 engine paired York International Auto Show. to an eight-speed automatic transmission, delivering a classleading 280 hp and 306 lb/ft of transfer up to 60 percent of torque. Also included are the Alfa DNA drive mode the engine’s torque to the front axle. In addition to the expansive list of stanselector, class-exclusive carbon fibre driveshaft, dual exhaust with bright tips, 18-inch dard features in the all-new Stelvio, Stelvio aluminum wheels (available 19- and 20-inch Ti adds even more luxury and convenience wheels), leather seating, backup camera with offerings, including standard 19-inch wheels, rear park sensors, remote start, passive entry heated front seats and steering wheel, front with keyless & go, Formula One-inspired park sensors, genuine wood interior accents flat-bottom steering wheel with integrated and an 8.8-inch widescreen infotainment display. push-button start. Available Sport and Lusso packages proThe intelligent Q4 all-wheel-drive (AWD) system – standard on all Stelvio models, vide drivers with two unique offerings that including Quadrifoglio – delivers even further accentuate the bold characteristics more all-season traction and performance of Stelvio Ti. — Metroland Wheels capability, thanks to the system’s ability to

Clarity Plug-In Hybrid coming to Canada Rob Beintema Metroland Media NEW YORK, NY - Honda, the company that sold the first hybrid vehicle in North America, unveiled a three vehicle Clarity lineup at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) featuring an all-new Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and a Clarity Electric vehicle and a Clarity Fuel Cell. Each five-passenger Clarity model incorporates a low, wide aerodynamic body and then differentiates the varying versions with unique headlights, tail lamps, wheel designs and styling cues. The 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), launching later this winter in Canada, should earn a 68 km EV range, the longest of any PHEV in the intermediate segment. A 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine recharges the battery and also acts as

a direct power source for an overall range of more than 530 km on a tank of gas. An electric motor making 181 hp and 232 lb/ft of torque draws power from a 17 kWh battery pack with a recharge time of 2.5 hours at 240 volts. Three selectable program modes - Normal, Econ and Sport - allow drivers to customize and maximize their driving performance. A fourth mode - HV - maintains the battery’s charge in conjunction with the Normal, Econ and Sport modes. The Clarity Plug-in Hybrid is expected to earn an NRCan fuel economy rating of 2.24Le/100km combined, at the top of its class, and will be offered in Standard and Touring trim levels. Honda will be launching the Clarity PlugIn Hybrid later this year in Canada, a first step towards a drive to electrify two-thirds of its global lineup by 2030. Honda also unveiled the Clarity Electric and the Clarity Fuel Cell, both vehicles limited to the U.S. market for now.

The Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid destined for Canadian markets later this year. It is seen here with its lineup mates the Clarity Electric (blue) and Clarity Fuel Cell (red), both limited to the U.S. market.

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