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Netflix series about suicide risky for students: YRDSB School board issues letter to parents regarding story of a 17-year-old girl who dies by suicide TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com The York Region District School Board is cautioning parents that a Netflix series poses a risk to students. The school board has issued a letter to parents regarding the series 13 Reasons Why, the story of a 17-year-old girl who dies by suicide. She leaves behind cassette tapes for 13 people whose action she perceives were reasons why she killed herself. A story that could, per the board, have a significant impact on students who are struggling with stressful experiences. "The conversation among students about the series and suicide is happening and parents should be aware," YRDSB chief of social work Heather Carter said. "Shar-
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York Region District School Board is cautioning parents and students about the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why that depicts the story of a teen who commits suicide. ing about the topic isn’t bad but we have to be careful about how we do it." The series hits on several top-
ics including shaming, bullying, rape and a graphic scene of the protagonist committing suicide. These scenes can bring up ques-
tions or even distress teen viewers, Carter points out. Mental health professionals like Carter are most concerned
about the lack of support, be it by friends, adults, school administration or professionals, depicted in the show that diminishes hope in the characters. "There are people who care, can help and want to help," she said. "It’s not an easy topic to talk about but we want to ensure supports and resources are available so parents and adults can have that conversation with youth." While many youth know the difference between a television drama and real life, talking with adults about this subject is very important as adults can help share the message that suicide is not a solution and that help is available. The school board is suggesting parents remind their children the series is fictional, share that it is normal to experiences periods of stress while offering healthy coping strategies like exercise, art, journaling and talking with friends or a trusted adult. Speak openly about emotional distress and suicide in a factbased manner. Talk about available supports including school staff, many of l See SHOW, page 8
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Canine Commons to get a ’reset’ through budget process AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com With a new sign and new fencing soon, Aurora’s Canine Commons is being refreshed after 15 years of wear and tear. "It’s a 15-year-old park," said Canine Commons volunteer lead Helen Clarke. "It’s a great space, but it wasn’t kept up."
Part of the problem is the lack of process and complicated structure behind the two acre parkland. It’s owned by the town, setup under an adopt-a-park structure and maintained by a group of volunteers. To add to the confusion as to who does what and when, Clarke has taken it upon herself to fix up the park, mowing the grass, fix-
ing the gate entrance and repairing the fence. While repaired in a makeshift fashion, the park stayed off the town’s radar. Clarke, a professionaldog walker, visits the park daily with her barking clients in tow - ensuring the park is up to snuff and waste is picked up and disl See TOWN, page 8
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AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com You can learn a lot about someone by walking in their shoes. Omar’s Shoes invites the community to learn about its 50-year history as a local mom-and-pop shop turned community shopping destination. Until July, the community can walk a Mile in Omar’s Shoes at the Aurora Cultural Centre. The special Community as Curator display, which started earlier this year, aims to showcase heritage collections from local families, businesses and organizations. Earlier this year, the display featured the life and times of Ada Johnson - Aurora’s oldest and longest residing resident. "With closeted collections, passionate genealogical studies and mementos of another time, Aurorans have a vast trove of small and interesting collections that are of value to the community," said Aurora Cultural Centre manager Jane Taylor. "From tea cups to old stationery, heritage toys, or handicrafts - there are infinite possibilities to help to tell the stories of our town." The current display features artifacts from shoes and booties to newspaper clippings and awards from the store’s collection. Omar’s Shoes started as a single unit shoe store in the Aurora Shopping Centre, which now spans five units, said second genera-
AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com From an artesian spring in Bruce County to an industrial area in Aurora, Flow Water is making head waves. Flow Water recently opened a 21,000 square-foot, packaging facility in Aurora, using state-of-the-art machinery to package the high-quality water. The naturally mineral infused water goes straight from the earth to packaging, skipping the industrial process. In keeping with the company’s sustainable philosophy, founder and CEO Nicholas Reichenbach sought to deliver a high quality product in an environmentally friendly package. Flow is packaged in a 100-per-cent recyclable Tetra Pak. "The world doesn’t need another plastic water bottle company," Reichenbach said. "People don’t want to drink out of plastic anymore." The goal is to have a completely compostable product by 2020, he said. "Our philosophy is to never take more than what’s naturally coming out," he said of the artesian spring that has been in the family for five generations. The Aurora plant is home to one of the most dynamic Tetra Pak machine
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Mae and Raz Khamissa stand by the current Community Curator display, A Mile in Omar’s Shoes, at the Aurora Cultural Centre, which runs until July 6. Mae, who also runs the store. "There were so many newspaper clippings. The display evolved and became a history of our family and of Canada."
tion store owner Raz Khamissa, Omar’s son. After emigrating from South Africa, Omar first setup a clothing store in the late 1960s, then later opened the shoe store on 1970. The display features a collection of popular shoe trends, including a pair of black patent shoes and a pair of classic red Mary Jane’s shoes from the 1960s, Toronto Blue Jays baby booties, the first line of Reebok Pump shoes that came out in the 1980s, popular Buffalo or hippie sandals and a pair of exclusive Canada boots designed for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Along with a giant pair of shoes - a whopping size 22 men’s - the display also showcases some noteworthy moments in Canadian history, including an newspaper advertisement from 1995 shortly after the Quebec referendum thanking Canada for not separating. "The little things meant so much," said Raz’s wife
Listing of future exhibits • A Mile in Omar’s Shoes: on until July 6 A heritage display of long-standing, local business Omars Shoes. • Decades of Dedication: Central York Fire Services: July 13 to Nov. 9. Featuring a series of artifacts, mementos and historical photos from Central York Fire Services. • Lesson Learned: From Classroom to Gallery: Nov. 23 to Dec. 30. The display will be part of a larger gallery exhibition showcasing centre students’ and instructors’ work of art including pieces from the centre’s wood carving class. Does your family have an interesting story to tell, if so contact Leanne DiMonte at the Aurora Cultural Centre, 905-713-1818.
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Flow Water founder and CEO Nicholas Reichenbach holds a Flow Water pack, high-quality water from the family-owned artesian spring in Bruce county, that will be packaged in Aurora. The 21,000 square-foot facility in Aurora is home to a new state-of-the-art Tetra Pak packaging machine that produces about 7,200 packs an hour. in Canada. Not to mention, the company is also one of the few in North America using the new DreamCap, a screw-top lid made of sugar cane. Adding the new cap brings Flow packaging to about 70 per cent compostable, said Flow operations officer for the Aurora packaging plant, Mike Bajurny. It only takes four employees to operate the packaging machinery, producing about two packs per second and up to 7,200 packs per hour. The 21,000 square-foot facility will be home to 10 new high skilled jobs and has plans to double that next year with the majority of jobs being full-time, said Reichenbach.
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Climate change in southern Ontario Governments must immediately adopt strategies to mitigate the risk of future disasters MORE ONLINE
Emissions by source in Ontario
CHRIS SIMON chris.simon@simcoe.com
The environment is a bit like an aging relative everybody wants to keep it healthy, but there’s plenty of bickering on exactly how to do it. At Innisfil’s Nantyr Shores Secondary School, the Enviroventure specialist high skills major program is shaping young minds around the notion they can still alter the course of the warming planet. The class is located in a portable, a few steps away from the school football field. The room is messy because it is teeming with teenagers more worried about saving the planet than tidying up their own world. They have been working on models of sustainable homes and just returned from the Change Your World conference at York University. A few inches of snow had fallen in the early hours of this spring day, covering grass shoots that had begun to pop up from the field. Within a day the snow was gone again, as the temperature fluctuated. "At our school, we have a lot of environmentally conscious students," Grade 12 student Maegan Damianakis said. "We want to see things change; we don’t want to adapt to the crappy situation going on around us." "We’re trying to speed up our processes, but it’s not going as fast as climate change," added Grade 11 student Johnathan Purkis. "I’m hopeful for change." The students believe that, if everyone pitches in, positive change can be achieved. However, many leading scientists seem less optimistic. In the Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2016, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario noted climate change will be less severe here than in other areas of the world, but pushed the need to prepare for the inevitable changes ahead. "It is too late to avoid some disruptive and expensive changes to our environment and economy," the report states. "But we can still influence how destructive those changes will be. By working together, we can still protect much of what we love." Climate change is al-
Emissions by source in Ontario
What we can expect:
• a look at how the Trump’s stance on the environment will affect Ontario
Greenhouse gas emissions are changing the climate. Here are the major sources in Ontario: 1990 2012
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Develop early Policy and lifestyle warning systems, changes to reduce disaster planning greenhouse gas emissions
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Temperature projections, central Ontario
Greenhouse gas emissions per capita, 2013 (tonnes/capita)
July (average high) 1981 - 2010: 25 to 27 C 2040: 27 to 30 C 2071: 29 to 32 C
January (average high) 1981 - 2010: 0 to -6 C 2040: 1 to -4 C 2071: 5 to -2 C Source: climateontario.ca
Ontario: 12.3
United States: 16.4
Sweden: 4.6
Ethiopia: 0.1
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China: 7.6 Qatar: 40.5
Sources: Environment and Climate Change Canada, World Bank
ready increasing the risk of wildfires, crippling coldwater fish habitats, stressing moose populations and helping invasive species flourish in Ontario. The outdoor winter sports season is shortening. Severe heat and drought have damaged crops and affected water supplies. In 2015, carbon dioxide
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the largest and fastest growing share of emissions. Blair Feltmate, head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo, says the temperature is up, on average, 2 to 3C in southern Ontario, when compared to pre-industrial levels. For every 1C in-
crease, the atmosphere holds seven per cent more moisture. The result is more extreme weather, including microburst downpours and ice storms - events communities across the province have experienced in recent years. "It is here to stay; it is irreversible," Feltmate said. "We can slow it down, which we should do, but it will not stop it. Climate change has happened, it is happening and it is going to continue to happen." He says governments need to immediately adopt standards and polices that reflect the impact of climate change and ensure all new infrastructure and residential developments comply. Climate models can be used to determine future floodplains and
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Come see our bright modern facility located at 679 Davis Drive in Newmarket, across from Southlake Hospital. Thank you for your loyalty these last 42 years at this location! It has been a pleasure listening to your comments as we renovated. It sounds like you have been using this location because of our great staff BUT we have always offered state of the art Imaging equipment. Your exams are reported by the Southlake/Mackenzie Health hospital Radiologists. We are proud to support our community high school co op program and have partnered with ultrasound and radiography colleges for mentoring.
This long weekend, take in a spectacular fireworks display, with Victoria Day festivities taking place across York Region. • May 21, 10 p.m. - Canada’s Wonderland Celebrate the Victoria Day long weekend with a dazzling display featuring more than 6,000 colourful explosions set to an original soundtrack. • May 21, 8 p.m. - Stouffville,
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Memorial Park Enjoy a great show at a new location, with plenty of food, family fun and live entertainment. • May 22, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nobleton Victoria Day festival Spend the day in Nobelton with the annual Victoria Day festival. The fun starts at 11 a.m. with a parade followed by a midway fair with classic cars, pipe bands, fire trucks, food trucks, live entertainment and a dunk tank. At the end of the night, enjoy a large firework display.
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Joe and Anthony Greco, owners of the Oak Ridges Food Market, stand proudly together at the grand re-opening of their store. (Right) Romualdo and Marina Pereira of Sophina Foods show off their prosiutto on bread sticks, a promotional give-away at the re-opening.
Major University hearing study seeks participants. Connect Hearing, with a leading hearing researcher at Ryerson University, seeks participants for a hearing study investigating the factors that can influence better hearing. All participants will have a hearing test provided at no charge. The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improve life-changing hearing healthcare across Canada.
often find they can “get by” without help, however as the problem worsens this becomes increasingly harder to do. By studying those people having difficulty in noise or with television, we hope to identify key factors impacting these difficulties and further understand their influence on the treatment process.
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1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886.
Deep inside our ears are several thousand microscopic “hair cells.” These cells are arranged in rows and each cell is responsible for hearing a specific pitch, similar to the keys on a piano. As we age, some of these cells become damaged… from loud noises, chronic conditions, or the process of aging itself. Just like a piano with damaged keys, an ear with damaged hair cells will make things sound muffled and distorted.
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For some people this loss of clarity is only a problem at noisy restaurants or in the car, but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day.
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Town working to bring park up to standards tee, to ensure the lawn is town not an individual resicut and wood chips are dedent, Lepp argued. livered as needed. "I get it, there should be "(We) continue to work an unbroken chain of with the Canine Commons someone who looks after committee to find solutions the park, otherwise it falls to the immediate and futo the side," Clarke said. ture needs of the dog park," "Volunteers usually stick said the around untown’s til their dog parks and passes "It’s a 15 recreation away." year-old park. director, AlClarke is lan Dowback on her It’s a great ney. feet and Items back at the space, but it such as park. Rewasn’t kept up," parking lot cently, she improvemet with – Helen Clarke, ments, fenctown staff Canine Commons ing, gate to "reset the volunteer lead latches and process." ongoing "What a maintegreat place nance are being reviewed for dogs," she said. "Nothby Downey’s department, ing will stop the dogs." with a report coming to Instead of makeshift recouncil for approval in the pairs, the town is working coming weeks. to bring the park up to Moving forward, future townwide standards, piecerequests such as lighting, by-piece. shelter, water servicing As it stands, there is an and tree planting would be adopt-a-park agreement part of the budget consultabetween the town and the tion process. Canine Commons commit-
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posed of in green bins onsite. At the end of the week, she brings the green bins to the curb for collection. "I was taught to leave a place better than you found it. A lot of the time, people don’t realize someone is picking up. We use it, we should keep it clean." Clarke was diagnosed with breast cancer last spring and spent the following months undergoing cancer treatment, leaving other volunteers and residents to pick up the slack. Earlier this spring, Aurora resident Bob Lepp made the case at council for the town to regain control and ownership of Canine Commons. "What we have is something you’d be embarrassed to bring your dog to," he said. "The town needs to run it like a town park." With Clarke falling ill, there was a gap in park maintenance, something that should be left to the
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whom are trained in suicide intervention, counsellors, coaches and more. Watch for red flags including direct and indirect threats in spoken word, writing or in online posts, the giving away of possessions, preoccupation with death, changes in behavior, social withdrawal, appearance, hygiene and thoughts or feelings including someone who is typically sad who suddenly becomes extremely happy. "If you feel something is not right with your child or notice any of the signs, do not hesitate to ask directly about thoughts of suicide," the board’s letter said. "It sends a message that you are open to talking about suicide and increases the chances your child will seek help." York Region public health nurse Rachel Griffin
said the same goes for friends who notice changes in others who may feel like they are betraying a friend if they tell an adult. Ask or offer to help.
She pointed out there are anonymous options for support as well, including Kids Help Phone 1-800-6686868 and the York Region Crises Line, 1-855-310-2673.
A student’s perspective By Kylie Savoline As a teenager watching 13 Reasons Why, there are parts that can be hard to watch, but as Hanna goes through her fall into depression, she tries talking to her guidance counsellor and other adults who are shown to be unable to help her. Adults believe it’s teaching us that adults can’t help us if we need them. While adults might take offense at the notion, many teens perceive this to be true despite the series. In all truthfulness, teens with mental health issues and victims of bullying are ashamed and frightened to share their stories. From personal experience and in speaking with friends, there are sometimes issues the guidance counsellors and other adults at school are unable to help with, leaving us feeling lost and unlikely to ask someone else for help again. Speaking with peers made me realize most teens fear their parents will tell them they are exaggerating for attention and would rather discuss mental health issues with a teacher. I feel the most important thing is for parents and guardians to let their children know that they are safe to talk at home, so instead of bottling it up and turning to unhealthy coping methods they will speak up when they are struggling.
Queen’s York Rangers claim silver JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com The Queen’s York Rangers 2799 Army Cadets remain among the best shooters in Canada. The Aurora-based corps Purple team finished second among 20 teams at the national cadet marksmanship championships, which end-
ed May 19 in Gimli, Manitoba to maintain their claim as one of the top shooting teams in the cadet system. Led by Warrant Officer Tyler McKechnie, the 2799 corps finished just eight points behind gold medal winning 856 Air Cadets of Pickering over the weeklong competition based on a 10,000-point aggregate from
prone and standing shooting positions. The 2799th finished second in prone and third in standing. The 2799 Green team of Warrant Officer Ethan Hoyes, Sgt. Hannah Gabriel, Sgt, Caitlyn Hayden, Cpl. Samantha Toh and Trooper Stephanie Wang finished sixth overall.
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Governments must plan for climate change We’ve passed the point of no return. In her 2016 Greenhouse Gas Progress Report, entitled Facing Change, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Dianne Saxe, writes that what we think of as "normal" weather is gone. In 2015, for the first time in at least 800,000 years, the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere exceeded 400 parts per million and won’t likely dip below that level again in the foreseeable future. "It is too late to avoid some disruptive and expensive changes to our environment and economy," the report states. "But we can still influence how destructive those changes will be." According to the head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo, Blair Feltmate, temperatures in southern Ontario are up, on average, 2 to 3 C compared to pre-industrial levels. "It is here to stay; it is irreversible," Feltmate said. "We can slow it down, which we should do, but it will not stop it. Climate change has happened, it is happening and it is going to continue to happen." The fact of the matter is, we’re already seeing the effects of climate change. Parts of Western Canada are experiencing warmer, drier weather of late - increasing the risk of wildfires, such as that which struck Fort McMurray, Alta. last summer. Parts of Ontario, including the GTA, are getting more severe storms and seeing a greater potential for flooding such as that which occurred earlier this month. And while this part of the world may not be as hard hit by the impacts of climate change as others, officials at all levels of government would still be wise to take the Scouts Motto to heart and be prepared. While action plans aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprints are common among governments, the response to the effects of our changing climate are more often reactive rather than proactive. Instead of continuing to plan as though climate change is simply a possibility, policymakers need to treat it as what it is: a reality. Municipalities, for example, should heed Feltmate’s advice and adopt new standards for future development, such as wider water pipes and larger floodplains, to lessen the risk of disasters. At the same time, work must begin on upgrading older infrastructure to help protect existing areas from harm. Climate change is here and it’s not a question of if severe weather will impact us, but when. Our leaders, from municipalities to the federal government, need to act now to mitigate its effects.
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A round-up of reaction online The story: Flow Water opens in Aurora, producing high-quality spring water So is there something wrong with York Region tap water? Brian O’Sullivan ???? Why????????? No no no!!!!!!!! Jeezes!!!!!!! Kimberly Peace
The story: York board appoints former Simcoe education director to interim role I think hiring a retired former teacher and school administrator who’s collecting a full pension is contributing to the domino effect, especially for young teachers, of the crisis we see around young people not being able to find stable jobs in their chosen profession. Barring other reasons for financial hardship, retired teachers of the baby boom generation had their choice of jobs in the 60’s and 70’s, the had lower house prices, higher interest rates on investments and have inherited their parents wealth. It’s time to create better succession planning and let the next generation carve their paths in the world in a time when they don’t have all these advantages. Laura Atkins I don’t know her or anything about her, but they had to hire someone, so she’s probably as good as anyone else at this point. (I do so wish, though, that everyone in the education industry would stop harping on about "inclusiveness/inclusivity"; there’s something about the regularly repeated use of that word that’s driving me crazy - inclusiveness should be a given, it should come naturally, it should be so pervasive that it just happens like breathing; people should not have to be reminded constantly to keep it in mind ... and if such a reminder is required, then they shouldn’t be doing the jobs they’re doing!) Gail Cynthia Copeland
The story: York Region politicians angry over John Tory’s threat to stop subway project Tory is right; if you don’t build the downtown Relief Line, the Yonge line is just going to be into deeper trouble than it already is. Also the new Vaughan station is just 10 minute car ride from Richmond Hill. Yash Bunjun
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New Netflix series urges us to wake up Netflix’s new series 13 Reasons Why is a generational call for help and awareness. Make no mistake, the "experts" are right - 13 Reasons Why, Netflix’s new series focused on teen suicide, is dangerous. Because it calls us to wake up, and waking up is painful and dangerous. Because it calls us, young and old, to wake up and recognize the responsibility we bear to be present to the other people in our lives. Depression, mental health issues and suicide are symptoms of a society that values things and status over people and social media over real socializing. There is a group of us planning an intergenerational community event at the Riverwalk Commons on Tuesday, June 13 where we can have a discussion in which young people will have a central role in sharing why this series speaks to them and the whole community can then discuss how we can work together to support each other. There will be more information about this event in the coming weeks. Tim Greenwood Newmarket
Balanced budget ’smoke and mirrors’ RE: EDITORIAL: Ontario one correction away from a debt crisis, May 4. You wrote, "The Kathleen Wynne government turned the financial page Thursday and introduced a balanced budget ..." No, they did not. It was a fake balance, just ’smoke and mirrors’. One-time money from the sale of Hydro One, government buildings (such as the LCBO and OPG headquarters), was taken as income. You never do this, even if the fake sale is justified (it wasn’t). The financial accountability office (FAO) has debunked this so-called ’balance’, citing the measures used to create the illusion of balance. The FAO also doubted that the financial projections were valid. It also looks like capital expenditures may have been depreciated over an exaggerated service life. As for the hydro rate relief plan, this is just bizarre. They are simply borrowing more for our children to pay. Meanwhile, the taxpayer pays the rising debt service charges. Roger Jones Thornhill
• LETTERS • Province must address housing Re: Forum focuses on crisis in real estate industry, May 4. I am hopeful the vicepresident of the Unionville Residents Association Reid McAlpine and others had a successful brainstorming exercise at Markham’s Civic Centre on May 6. They surely need to solve the many problems of the housing crisis in order to rescue ’service workers’ who cannot afford rental rates in Markham. Apparently, these workers have no other choice but to live in forsaken places such as "Stouffville, Scarborough, and other places". It seems these workers are much needed by McAlpine and other well-heeled residents of Markham for the health of Markham’s society. Perhaps the forum informed the participants that rates for rental accommodation, generally speaking, are not directly related to housing prices. Rental rates are of course influenced by supply and demand, by desirability of location, availability of jobs, access to transit, etc. Often, reports on rental rates lump York Region in its entirety as a single entity and thus whether a rental apartment is located in Markham or another municipality within York Region is of no consequence. One thing is common to all persons living in York Region. The imminent (correct) response from the provincial government on the growth plan/places to grow is key. It must address the complex issue of housing if all residents of our region are to endure, especially those who are not yet homeowners. Lynn Barkey Stouffville
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Re: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Real crisis government’s ignorance of problems, April 20. I am writing in response to a letter to the editor which appeared in the April 20, 2017 issue of the Banner entitled "Real Crisis Government’s Ignorance of Problems". The letter contends that: "There is indeed a crisis in the GTA, but it is not a housing market crisis." Rather, the writer contends that "the problem is there are too many people." The writer goes on to claim that this problem is due to immigration. Like it or not, immigration is a fact of life in most developed nations, which by and large ultimately benefit from the influx of
RE: CUDDY SHARK: Soccer grapples with declining numbers at registration tables, May 4. Looking for reasons why enrolment in soccer is down? I’ll give you one significant reason: COST! It is almost obscene that children interested in learning and playing soccer as young as four years old must pay over $200 to play shark attack week after week on a small square of swampy grass run by a devoted parent who VOLUNTEERS their time. I have inquired several times as to why the cost is so high - the response from the Newmarket Soccer Club? "Well, your child receives a ball and a uniform ." (By the way - after year one, please don’t give my kid another ball.) If you are interested in helping organize a community-run soccer program, email me at sktgfk@gmail.com. Trish Glennon Newmarket
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skilled workers and their families. Not only is this the case currently, but it has been so throughout Canada’s 150 years of nationhood. The problem, therefore, is not immigration per se but rather the perception which some Canadians have of ’New Canadians’. It is rather ironic that all of us, with the exception of First Nations, at one time were ’New Canadians’ and likely were seen as "the problem" by those who earlier had themselves been immigrants to Canada. For example, following the potato famine in Ireland in the 19th century, large numbers of Irish people immigrated to Canada seeking a better life. Since many of these ’New Canadians’ were in poor physical condition, they were not well received. In fact, they overwhelmed the quarantine facilities put in place to prevent the spread of disease. I can just imagine the letter-writers of the day complaining that the government was allowing "too many people" into the country. Though there may or may not have been a housing crisis, clearly the Irish immigrants of the day were seen as undesirable by a portion of the population. In sum, before targeting immigration as the source of the "problem", we should all take a step back and reflect on Canada’s history as a nation built on immigrants. Colin Guenther Aurora
Ontario plans to provide a publicly funded pharmacare system for children and youth in Ontario. It’s a small step in the right direction and, arguably, most important for its symbolism in a national debate. Why just a small step? Because Ontario’s recently announced plan will provide universal, comprehensive prescription medication coverage to the age group that uses medicines least often. Many workingage Ontarians, who are far more likely to require medicines than children, will still be uninsured. Why symbolic? The program signals that government is taking responsibility for this component of health care, integrating it with medical and hospital care. This is as it should be. Several national commissions on Canada’s healthcare system have recommended adding prescription drugs to our publicly funded universal medicare system. No federal government has ever acted on those recommendations. By creating pharmacare junior, Premier Kathleen Wynne and Health Minister Eric Hoskins are essentially calling on the federal government to help finish the job and create a pharmacare program for all Canadians of all ages. Here’s why Canada needs a universal, public pharmacare program, and what Canadians can do to make it happen now. The most important reason for universal pharmacare is that access to essential medicines is actually a human right, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO recommends that countries protect that right in law and with pharmaceutical policies that work in conjunction with broader systems of universal health coverage. Every other high-income country with universal health care provides universal coverage of prescription drugs. It’s time Canada did the same. Canada’s patchwork of private and public drug plans leaves millions of Canadians without coverage. As a result, Canadians are three to five times more likely to skip prescriptions because of cost than are residents of comparable countries with universal pharmacare programs. Canadians spend 50 per cent more per capita on pharmaceuticals than residents of the United Kingdom, Sweden, New Zealand and several other countries with universal pharmacare programs. This amounts to spending $12 billion more each year and still not having pharmacare. Because such costs can quickly render a work-related health plan unsustainable - particularly for small businesses - it is best to manage them on a provincewide or nationwide basis. To make pharmacare a reality for Canada, citizens need to get informed and involved. If they support the idea of universal, public pharmacare, they need to let others, particularly elected officials and political candidates, know they care and that they’ll support a government that takes action. A parliamentary e-petition is circulating in the hope of doing just that. 2017 Distributed by Troy Media
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What’s open, closed on Victoria Day 2017 LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com Victoria Day kicks off the unofficial start of summer. If you’re wondering what you can do in York Region on May 22, here’s our handy list of what’s open and what’s closed. GO Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule. For more information, visit GOTransit.com. YRT/Viva and TTC routes will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule. The YRT/Viva contact centre will be open from 8:30
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Get your liquor and suds early. LCBO and beer stores will be closed. Here’s what’s going on in your local municipality: Aurora The town hall, Aurora Public Library and Joint Operations Centre will be closed. The Aurora Seniors’ Centre will be closed on May 20 and May 22. Residential waste collection is not affected by Victoria Day. Please continue with your regular waste collection schedule. Recreation centres in-
cluding the Aurora Family Leisure Complex and the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex will be operating with modified hours. For example, the pool at the leisure complex will be closed, while the fitness program will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the Stronach complex, there will be no skating and the lane swim will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. and leisure swim will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a full list of hours of operation and program opportunities including fitness classes, pool, gymnasi-
um, rock wall and The Loft hours, visit aurora.ca/victoriaday. East Gwillimbury The Civic Centre and public library will be closed. Newmarket The town hall and all municipal facilities, such as the Newmarket Public Library, Seniors’ Meeting Place, Elman W. Campbell Museum, Newmarket Theatre and community centres, will be closed. Upper Canada Mall will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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YRDSB works to fulfil 22 directions from ministry TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com The York Region District School Board continues to work toward completing 22 directions for change handed down by the Ontario minister of education. On Jan. 26, Education Minister Mitzi Hunter appointed two external investigators to review the performance of the board due to the number of complaints regarding racism, transparency, equity and spending on international travel. On April 11, the minister released a letter with a list of 22 directions to the public board, complete with timelines and deliverables. The board continues to work diligently to complete these directions, school board Chair Loralea Carruthers said. "Trustees and staff are united in fostering a school board that is welcoming, inclusive and open," she said. "Today, we are pleased to announce that we have deliv-
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The York Region District School Board has submitted four progress reports in response to the 22 directions laid out by Ontario Minister of Education Mitzie Hunter following a review of governance, transparency and equity at the board. ered on four more commitments to improve education in York Region." On May 8, the school board submitted several reports to the minister dealing with support and recovery strategies for students and staff members who have felt
the effects of equity issues, a process established to receive, respond and investigate human rights complaints, confirmation that a senior administration position responsible for equity has been established and a progress report on the estab-
lishment of an integrity commissioner’s office. One report said an integrity commissioner is expected to be appointed by Aug. 11, 2017. These submissions are in addition to the milestones the school board hit last week by receiving a report from its employee assistance program provider with data showing the uptake of the services since the public release of the report and a plan for equity training to be undertaken by the board. The plan for the director and senior administration to undertake governance training and a plan to rebuild trust with communities in the board also contributed to the increased service. "We intend to continue to do what students, parents and stakeholders expect of us. That means transforming public education here in York Region," Carruthers added. "That is the commitment I have made on behalf of trustees and staff and it is a commitment we intend to keep."
Board appoints new interim education director TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com Kathi Wallace is the new interim director of education for York Region District School Board. Trustees announced the appointment of the former Simcoe County District School Board education director May 11. She will begin her new role May 17. "Wallace is an experienced, knowledgeable and respected leader in education," board chair Loralea Carruthers said. "Her fresh perspective will help us operate successfully as a board to ensure the best interests of our students, schools and communities are being met as we undergo the changes ahead." The board is in the process of developing a policy for the recruitment of a permanent education director
but in the meantime, Wallace will wear the hat. She began her career in education as a Grade 2 teacher in 1977, eventually becoming a vice-principal, principal and then superintendent. In 2009, she was appointed director of education for SCDSB, a role she held until she retired in December 2016. "I look forward to working with the trustees, senior team and other staff members, as well as students, families and community partners in York Region," Wallace said. "My priority is student achievement and well-being, including building inclusive learning and working environments, implementing the minister’s directives and continuing the positive work to which the board remains committed."
Student survey questions intrusive, inappropriate, parents say TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com York Region parents are calling student survey questions intrusive and inappropriate. York Region District School Board grades 5 to 12 students are being asked to participate in a survey that is available until April 28. The questions cover a variety of topics including how safe and included they feel in their school, if they have experienced discrimination, grade related questions and more. But the questions raising red flags for some parents are those surrounding the number of
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times a student has received sexual messages, videos or photos through technology or sexting and to identify their sexual orientation. "This has no place at all in our schools," concerned parent Karen Stephenson said in a Facebook post after receiving an email informing her of the survey questions. "Whatever happened to schools strictly for teaching the basic skills we need." Parents as First Educators’ Tanya Granic Allen has heard from a number of parents that feel the questions aren’t appropriate, especially for the younger stu-
dents, and are intrusive. "I’m shocked that the YRDSB would even ask children, some as young as 10, questions about their gender identity, and about receiving sexual messages," she said. "It’s wholly inappropriate, especially without a parent present." She also took issue with parents not being able to review the surveys unless they visited the school office and requested it as well as the surveys being administered in the school. "Most people, let alone children, don’t know the difference between twospirited, intersex and asexual," she added. "This sur-
vey will unnecessarily confuse students." But YRDSB research services manager Chandra Turner disagrees, pointing out that students who identify will know how to answer the question. "We believe very strongly in safe and inclusive schools and that means we have to work to better understand our students," Turner added. The human rights code allows the collection of this data for the purpose of identifying and addressing discrimination and promoting equity and inclusion. As for messages sexual in nature, grade 4 and 5 stu-
dents are introduced to the consequences of doing so through the sexual education curriculum. "It gives us an idea how often it is happening and increase education where it is needed," she said. According to the Ontario Education Ministry, school boards are required to conduct school climate surveys of students, staff and parents at least once every two years. The school board is permitted to adapt the survey questions to meet local needs, Turner confirmed. The purpose of the surveys is to help school boards to assess perceptions of
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Ticks are small bugs that feed off the blood of animals and humans. Adult ticks are the size of a sesame seed. Nymphs (adolescent ticks) are no bigger than a poppy seed.
What is Lyme disease?
Ticks can be found on tall grasses and bushes in wooded areas almost anywhere in Ontario including York Region.
Ticks attach themselves to people or animals who brush past. Most tick bites are painless and ticks can attach themselves and feed for up to five days.
Symptoms of Lyme disease may include: • A skin rash • Fatigue or weakness • Headache • FeverLorem or chills ipsum • Dizziness or confusion • Muscle and joint pain • Swollen lymph nodes
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EVENTS l Thursday, May 18 Tech Thursdays WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-8366492, info@egpl.ca COST: Drop in. Have a device that isn’t running quite right? Want to learn a new tech skill? Come for weekly tech help at your local branch. Each Thursday at Holland Landing.
PCCN -- Newmarket Prostate Cancer Support Group WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Walt Klywak, 905-895-1975, info@newmarketprostatecancer.com, http://www.newmarketprostatecancer.com COST: Dr. Louis Fenkell will update us on Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) in the treatment of patients with prostate cancer.Everyone is welcome. Weaving Words: Speakers Series Young Artists Showcase WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Sharon Temple National Historic Site and Museum, 18974 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Megan Houston, 905-478-2389, info@sharontemple.ca COST: Stories come in all forms. This series will bring those stories alive in various forms to delight, inspire, and entertain audiences. This event will showcase young artists. AHS Speaker Series: Marcela Torres, History of Casa Loma WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Hillary House, 15372 Yonge St., Aurora CONTACT: Erika Mazanik, 905-727-8991, erika.mazanik@aurorahs.com, http://www.aurorahs.com/ activities COST: $7 Join the Aurora Historical Society for our 2017 Speaker Series with Marcela Torres and the History of Casa Loma. Refreshments served. To reserve your seat, call. Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library presents Claire Cameron and Elan Mastai WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: East Gwillimbury Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-8366492, infor@egpl.ca COST: $15 ($10 for Friends members) Two superstars of speculative fiction. l Monday, May 22 Class on Buddhist thought and meditation WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: St. Paul’s Anglican
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Church, 227 Church St., Newmarket CONTACT: Betty Whitehouse, adjampaling@gmail.com COST: $10 per class Drop-in classes consist of guided meditation, a teaching, and time for questions and discussion. Classes held by Jampa ling Kadampa Buddhist Centre of Barrie (Meditateinbarrie.org).
Tech Thursdays WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-8366492, info@egpl.ca COST: Drop in. Have a device that isn’t running quite right? Want to learn a new tech skill? Come for weekly tech help at your local branch. Each Thursday at Holland Landing.
l Tuesday, May 23 Newmarket Chamber Social Media Clinic - Automation and Social Media WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 9:30 a.m WHERE: Newmarket Chamber of Commerce, 470 Davis Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Tyler, 905898-5900, tyler@newmarketchamber.ca, http://web.newmarketchamber.ca/events/SocialMedia-Clinic-Automation-andSocial-Media-Tools-to-help-yoube-a-Social-Star-1204/details COST: A relaxed drop-in gathering of people who want to learn more about the world of social media. Speak to experts and get tips.
Touch-A-Truck WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Operations Centre, 1275 Maple Hill Ct., Newmarket CONTACT: Deanna Smith, 905-8955193, dsmith@newmarket.ca COST: This free, fun, hands-on event allows you to touch, explore and get up close and personal with vehicles of different sizes. Milestones Newmarket Grand Re-Opening Party WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Milestones Grill and Bar, 18162 Yonge St., Newmarket CONTACT: Aleasha, 416-8953070, agilpin@cara.com COST: Enjoy complimentary samples, live music, prizing and more.We will be fundraising for the Boys and Girls Club of York Region through multiple initiatives.
Highway 11 Cruisers Home of the Hot Ones Weekly Cruise Night WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Harvey’s Restaurant, 17860 Yonge St., Newmarket CONTACT: Danny Facchini, 416729-7480, highway11cruisers@gmail.com, https:// www.facebook.com/ events/1891547237740434/ COST: Ladies nights:May 16, June 20,July 11,Aug. 8,Sept. 12, Oct. 10. Donations to our cruise night charity of choice, Canadian Tire Jumpstart, encouraged.
l Ongoing Johanna VanKempen - Art Show and Sale WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way, Aurora CONTACT: Johanna VanKempen, 905-8831679, jvankempen@sympatico.ca COST: Original watercolour paintings of northern landscapes, florals and still life.
l Wednesday, May 24 Super Spring Makeshop WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St., Aurora CONTACT: Children’s and Young Adult Information, 905-727-9494, children@aurorapl.ca COST: Drop in and make fabulous art, crafts and inventions using our supplies and your ideas. Ages four and older.
Mosaic: Ontario Society of Artists 145th Anniversary Exhibition WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Clare Bolton, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, www.auroraculturalcentre.ca Celebrate the 145th anniversary with this exhibition, accompanied by a collection of talks, demonstrations, workshops and lectures. Visit the website for more.
l Thursday, May 25 LEARN Seminar Series - Utilizing Digital Tools for Lead Generation WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N., Aurora CONTACT: Tyler, 905-898-5900, tyler@newmarketchamber.ca, http://www.aurorachamber.on.ca
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Moonlight Movies and more: 5 things to do this weekend in York Region l Saturday, May 20 Spring Fling at The Mill Pond Gallery WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Mill Pond Gallery, 314 Mill St., Richmond Hill CONTACT: Richmond Hill Group of Artists, 905-770-7449, rhgaexec@gmail.com, http:// www.rhga.ca COST: The Richmond Hill Group of Artists is celebrating the return of spring with a member group show and sale. Artwork will include a variety of media, themes and styles.
Dream Catcher Making and Teachings Workshop WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, 14732 Woodbine Ave., Whitchurch-Stouffville CONTACT: Krista, 905-727-8954, wsmuseum@townofws.ca COST: $20 ($16 for museum members) Smudge, eagle feather introductions, Ojibway Welcoming Song, story of and making dream catchers, Travelling Song. Ages eight and older. Pre-registration required. l Sunday,
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Top left: Honour Ariajegbe, with his hand in a cast, competes in the boys triple jump at the 2017 York Region High School Track and Field Finals at Bill Crothers Secondary School in Markham. Top Right: Shermar Pothemont (#6372) of Emily Carr Secondary School leads his 100 m heat against Arnold Au of Bur Oak (#6204) and Noel Jakubik (#6248) of Cardinal Carter, at the 2017 York Region High School Track and Field Finals at Bill Crothers Secondary School in Markham. Bottom right: Emily Clarke (left) of Cardinal Carter and Alexia Petinarelis of St. Maximilian Kolbe race in the 100m heats at the 2017 York Region High School Track and Field Finals at Bill Crothers Secondary School in Markham.
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Kolbe Mustangs’ Graenert wins 1,500 at YRAA track meet nior 1,500 metres in a time of four minutes, 16.12 seconds to complement a silver medal in the 400 metres. He was St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs senior Justin to compete in the 800-metre race Wednesday. Graenert is among a number Graenert finished ahead of athletes to emerge with of Sacred Heart Crusaders’ multiple medals from TuesLiam Crocket in the 1,500 . day’s opening day of the York Crocket also placed second Region Athletic Association in the 2,000 steeplechase. track and field meet. The star of the day was Graenert won the boys se-
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Teagan Grant gives her word to Wisconsin Badgers JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com There is history between the Grant family and NCAA hockey programs. It seems only fitting, then, that Teagan Grant is following a path well-travelled by family members. Despite the fact she is only in Grade 10 at King Township’s Country Day School, her future appears mapped out with a verbal commitment to the University of Wisconsin’s women’s hockey program. Perhaps one of the school’s pursuing Grant had an inside track, but the Badgers prevailed in the end. "It was a hard decision because Wisconsin and
Teagan Grant Minnesota were my dream schools because both are so good at hockey," said the Newmarket resident, who turns 16 in August. "I was drawn to Princeton, too, and know a lot of girls going there. But I feel the
WCHA is better for me." Also prominent in the pursuit process was Ohio State University, where older sister Breanne is at the end of her career. Yet when it comes to sisterly advice, Teagan opted to pursue her own path. So, despite the best recruiting efforts of her older sister, a senior captain at Ohio State, the 15-year-old defenceman chose the Badgers. "She pushed me pretty hard," confessed Teagan, whose family moved to Newmarket from New Liskeard last year. "She would call me and tell me, ’You need to go to Ohio State,’ and sometimes nearly convinced me she was right. " At five-foot, five-inches tall, she feels her size will
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be a challenge in the WCHA. The Grade 10 student at Country Day School credits her decision to play as an underager for the Toronto Jr. Aeros in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League for the attention she received from NCAA suitors. "I think the decision to choose junior over midget and playing against older girls paid off," she said. "If I had stayed at midget, I don’t think I would have received the offers I got. It didn’t seem real. I wouldn’t say I was surprised, but very honoured." Grant won’t be NCAA eligible for two more seasons and schools are not permitted to sign prospects officially until dur-
ed to follow in her footsteps. Just not all the way. As I got older, I wanted to go my own route. "I think my parents have learned how to get the proper vibes from coaches. Wisconsin just seemed like the right fit. When I went on the campuses away from where people were trying to convince me, that’s where you get the real taste for it." Hockey at Ohio State takes a back seat to football and basketball. At Wisconsin, it is a highly visible program with four national titles to its credit. "Wisconsin sells out all the time," said Grant. "Playing in that atmosphere pumps up your game because you are so excited."
ing their high school graduation year. She credits several years as a competitive figure skater for developing her strong skating skills. It is one of the components to her game that has earned her a place among 53 players, including 15 defencemen, hoping to attend the Team Canada under-18 selection camp in July in Calgary. Her family has lots of NCAA background. Her dad, Gord, played hockey at Michigan Tech, as did two uncles. And, of course, her older sister at Ohio State. "She has always been my role model and I always looked up to her because she always played at a high level," said Grant. "I want-
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It was… 50 years ago today!?! The Beatles’ seminal album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” was released in June 1967 to rave reviews, kicking off the SUMMER OF LOVE. To celebrate this milestone, “The Liverpool Sessions” are performing the entire album LIVE at Newmarket’s newly renovated Old Town Hall Theatre on Saturday June 3. The production is spearheaded by Newmarket born, Jeff Scott, international performer and avid Beatles Fan. “It was here in Newmarket where I first fell in love with the Beatles’ music, so it seemed fitting to kick off the show here.”
Performed in its entirety for it’s 50th anniversary. Featuring a 12 piece band recreating the sound and energy of the Beatles’ best recordings and songs from the 1967 SUMMER OF LOVE.
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In 2013, Jeff’s four piece band, The Buddy Ray Vons, kicked off the anniversary of the very first Beatles LP, “Please Please Me” with a performance of the entire album in Toronto. Since then they have marked each album’s 50th birthday with a similar concert. “As the album’s became more sophisticated we kept adding musicians. Now the “Liverpool” band is a 12 piece affair.” The show will be rounded out by the Beatles more sophisticated songs. (“The one’s no one wants to touch!” Jeff says) “Eleanor Rigby”, “Penny Lane” and a few songs from the summer of love, 1967. “Happy Together… and I love The Monkees!”
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Unlike the tale of too many golf facilities sold off these days, the transaction this spring that shifted ownership of the iconic Briars resort from the hands of the Sibbald family to Chinese businessman Rong Lu will not end badly for golfers. In fact, a happy, healthy situation appears to be in store for members of the golf club.
Interestingly, only seven of the 18 golf holes on the property are owned by the golf club. The remaining 11 holes are property of the resort purchased by Lu. It’s easy math: a seven-hole course isn’t exactly an inspiring true golfing experience. It is important to understand the golf club and its members have first option to purchase the 11 remaining holes on resort property. "When (the resort) first went up for sale, we made them aware if a developer was coming in, we wanted the first chance to buy that share," said The Briars’ golf club president Barry Towner. "But Mr. Lu is a resort
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You can’t blame anyone for thinking the worst. Just think how many times in the past few years a developer has purchased a course then paved over paradise. In the Briars’ case, no housing development is in the immediate plan. For starters, there isn’t even the whiff of infrastructure required to maintain and service housing in the works. Happily, for golfers at least, the existence of a lease between the resort and golf club to keep the course swinging will put minds at ease. The perpetual lease, which comes up for renewal every 21 years, was most recently re-upped in 2013, thereby taking the current agreement to 2034.
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Stow away fears that The Briars Golf Club is going to be put down and turned into a housing development any time soon. In fact, it figures golfers will be teeing it up at the Jackson’s Point 18-hole course for a long, long time into the future. You can’t say that about so many other golf courses in York Region and beyond that have been killed off in the name of progress. Firmly entrenched in the community since 1922, when renowned golf course designer Stanley Thompson put down the first nine holes - an additional nine holes were designed in 1971 by Robbie Robinson - The Briars is a local celebrity.
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SHIPTICKI, Ludwig Lionel (Lloyd) October 11, 1930 - May 11, 2017 "A kind friend to all who knew him" L o v i n g h u s b a n d o f J o a n ( Fo r t i e r ) and the late Alice (2002). Father of Leslie ( Theresa), Anita (Kevin Simpson) and the late Daniel (2011). Grandfather of David (Krystina), Diana, Amber (Brad), Ashley, Rachel ( James), Leslie and Evalynn. Greatgrandfather of Peter, Pius, Leo, Lucy, M a r y, G r a c e, Z a c h a r y, M a t t h e w, Lucas, Emily and R ichard. Sur vived by siblings Carl, Joseph (Audrey) and Mary. Will be fondly remembered by his ex tended For tier family. Family received friends at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street S., Newmarket on Monday, May 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass was held at St. John Chrysostom Church, 432 Ontario Street, N e w m a r k e t o n Tu e s d a y , M a y 1 6 a t 1 0 a . m . , fo l l owe d by i n te r m e n t at St. John's Cemeter y. I n memor y of Ludwig donations may be made to the TV Daily Mass (w w w.dailytvmass.com). The family wo u l d l i k e t o t h a n k t h e s t a f f a n d volunteers at Southlake Cancer Centre and Unit.
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McHALE, Lillian Bernice Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 87 years of age. Loving wife of Gordon for 66 years and beloved mother of Randy (Bonita) and Dairel (Noreen). Proud grandmother of Tia, Lana, Kelly and R yan and great- grandmother of Bronson, Nevaeh, Chevy and Kingston. Dear sister of Florence, Marion, and Vivian. A funeral service was held in the chapel on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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