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Pride Parade draws colourful crowds to Newmarket KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com Rainbows were running rampant down Main Street in Newmarket the morning of June 17 for the 2017 York Region Pride Parade. It was the first time the parade was held in the town after several years in Richmond Hill, and by most accounts, it was a roaring success. "This is just phenomenal," said Michelle Gouffray. "Newmarket really stepped up to the plate of inclusivity." The town’s Main Street was shut down for the Saturday morning event that culminated in a concert with a family-friendly party at Riverwalk Commons. The local farmers market and artisan fair drew even more crowds, making the village core a happening place on a sultry day. Kevin Dupuis, a pharmacist at the Main Street Robins IDA, hap-

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Michelle Gouffray, who has volunteered with the York Region Pride parade in years past, said this year’s event in Newmarket was "phenomenal". pily donned a rainbow tie and decorated his storefront as part of the celebrations. Several pharmacy staff – on-duty and off – joined him to cheer the parade.

"Vendors have really embraced the whole idea," he said. "It’s fun, it brings a lot of people out and everyone’s in a good mood."

Several restaurants created festive offerings for the day, from rainbow hamburgers at Cachet restaurant to a colourful cheesecake confection at Hungry Brew Hops.

Francine Collins said she moved to Newmarket recently and was thrilled to hear the parade would be a few blocks away. "It’s fantastic," she said. "Newmarket is such a diverse community and this pulls everyone together. I imagine some people’s nose will be out of joint, but hopefully they’re in the minority." Vanessa H., 23, said she has just come out as gay and appreciated a chance to celebrate in a safe place. The Holland Landing resident said it isn’t always easy to be different in a small town and events such as this let young people know they don’t have to feel alone. Unlike Toronto, police were a big part of the Newmarket event, representing York Region, Simcoe South, Peel, Durham, RCMP and OPP. They were greeted with cheers and applause as they made their way down the street. l See NEWMARKET, page 2

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changing people’s lives or helping people. We’re still living with high levels of poverty and food insecurity and that’s bad for all of us," executive director Joan Stonehocker said. "All of us need to demand from our politicians that we change the way that we are doing things so we don’t have people who don’t have enough to eat." Skyrocketing housing costs, precarious employment and social assistance rates of about $8,000 a year for a single recipient are leaving people unable to afford

food, Stonehocker said. The inadequate answer, so far, has been to direct people to places such as food banks rather than addressing income inequality, she said. While many would rather blame low-income earners for their situation, it’s in taxpayers’ best interest to boost people’s incomes to reduce health and criminal justice costs, Stonehocker said. Food insecurity is a growing l See TAKING, page 10

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’Newmarket really stepped up to plate’ the closing of Yonge Street. Gouffray said she volunteered with the parade when it was based in Richmond Hill, and it was a struggle. "We had a hard time getting traction and acceptance, but I look at this turnout today and it just warms my heart." It helps that Main Street is not a major thoroughfare, Gal said, and that the Newmarket BIA is well established.

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"York Regional Police has been amazing; they’ve been with us 110 per cent," said parade organizer Jacob Gal, adding it’s very different here compared to Toronto, with its longer history of "intense and complex" interactions. The parade took place in previous years in downtown Richmond Hill, but switched locations this year after issues arose over

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"It makes a huge difference when the community works together, the municipality and the community, rather than when it’s just left to the organizers, but Richmond Hill has always been good to us. "This is not a competition. What is important here is this is a chance to see what it’s like when the entire community works together. When there’s teamwork, suddenly a lot happens."

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Aurora was a destination O Continued from front in the opposite direction — commuting to Toronto for work and play — and in less time. Back then, people were travelling to Aurora as a destination — to gather and celebrate, meet and think. Edward Blake travelled north and gave his National Sentiment speech in Town Park in 1874. Wilfrid Laurier hosted a picnic in Town Park in the 1890s, and there he started the North York Reform Procession. “Town Park, if no one is there, it’s just a park,” said Michelle Johnson, collections co-ordinator with the Aurora Museum and Archives. “But the amount of activity that took place there is remarkable.” One could take the 7:45 a.m. train from Toronto and arrive by about 9:30 a.m., spend a day in the shops and markets, picnic in Town Park and depart around 3:45 p.m. to be home in time for dinner. This year also marks the 150th anni-

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versary of Town Park. According to old reports in The Aurora Banner, more than 6,000 people gathered in Town Park to celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday, most of whom travelled by train. Aurora’s population at the time was about 1,100 residents. “No matter where you’re from, come to Aurora,” Johnson said. “It was exciting, people were visiting on a regular basis.” Within years of the railroad laying tracks, Wilkinson’s Plow was established in town, ending the Fleury family monopoly on the plow business. Not to mention, there were three hotels along Yonge Street within a few blocks of the train station — three more than there are today. The main floor of the hotels served as meeting and convention centres, where the business of the day was conducted. As business and commerce expanded, so to did the village — several places of worship were built, the first town hall received its bell tolling out the time of day, and the Queen’s York Rangers established a home in Town Park, each with its own unique history. It was not all business. Aurora was also a recreation destination. The Aurora Mechanics Institute and Library Association was founded and served as the towns first library and cultural centre. And the Aurora Turf Club estab-

Canada 150 years young: a look into Aurora’s past The Aurora Museum and Archives is hosting a number of events and exhibitions celebrating Canada 150, including: t Town Park: a Community Storybook and Party in the Park in June — an online exhibition and celebration 150 years of Town Park; t Aurora Canada’s Birthday Town, in June — a look at celebrations in Aurora; t The Plow in the Crest: Industry, politics and community in Aurora in October — looking at the impact of the Fleury family and the Aurora Agricultural Works. The Aurora Historical Society is also hosting a special 150 Years Yonge exhibit, which opens July 1. The exhibit looks at one of the country’s most famous streets and how it helped shape the nation from and Aboriginal trail to a road under John Graves Simcoe. The Aurora Cultural Centre, will host a series of public mural workshops and activities — the Milestone Mural Community Project — starting in June.

lished the Aurora Driving Park, where residents could take in a day at the horse races. And cricket and lacrosse were played in afternoons at Town Park. “The village was starting to build the fundamental cornerstones that are still here today,” Johnson said.

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Another tragedy has befallen the Plunkett family after fallen York Regional Police Const. Rob Plunkett’s son, Jeff (above), died following a motorcycle crash June 16.

Fallen York cop’s son dies in motorcycle crash Jeffrey Robert Plunkett, 26, from Barrie, dies after Springwater motorcycle crashed with car JEREMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com Another tragedy has befallen the Plunkett family after fallen York Regional Police Const. Rob Plunkett’s son, Jeff, died following a Springwater crash June 16. Const. Plunkett was crushed by a car and dragged during a traffic stop in 2007, during which he was investigating airbag thefts. Nadeem Jiwa was convicted in the death. Const. Plunkett continues to be remembered via the Rob Plunkett Memorial Baseball Tournament, put on by his good friend and current York police Insp. Lou Malbeuf, and the annual Special Olympics Torch Run bearing his name. In the June 16 incident, OPP say Jeff, from Barrie, was driving his motorcycle

near the area of Hwy. 26 and Anne Street North in Springwater when it collided with another vehicle, claiming Jeff’s life. There was an outpouring of grief on social media in the aftermath, with friends and family posting pictures of the 26-year-old who, like his father, was a natural athlete, particularly gifted at basketball. An account with the name Corey Dennis wrote a special tribute to Jeff on his Facebook account. "It never seems real, to hear that such an amazing person has been taken from us, Jeff Plunkett you are one of the most happy go Lucky, loyal, and stand up guys I have ever had the pleasure of knowing," he wrote. "You had a rare ability to light up any room and definitely could always put a smile on my face when I was down. My heart goes

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There is no place for intolerance in our society A dashcam video depicting an unidentified male berating an elderly man on Old Kennedy Road, just north of Steeles Avenue East, in Markham surfaced earlier this month and its contents are disturbing to say the least. The video, shot by Markham’s Tony Cao and posted to YouTube, shows an older man, who walks with a heavy limp, moving across the frame when a younger man, dressed all in black, appears from behind him and inexplicably begins to taunt him and repeatedly refers to him as "monkey." When the younger man notices Cao, he angrily approaches his vehicle and shouts racist things at him. The footage came to light less than two weeks after a woman in a Toronto grocery store was filmed demanding that employees who didn’t speak English "go back to China" and the same week a Statistics Canada report emerged showing that the number of hate crimes in Canada rose by five per cent between 2014 and 2015 with the number of incidents targeting Muslims increasing by 60 per cent. Statistics Canada noted that its figures were based around police-reported hate crimes, so the numbers could be even higher as not all incidents are reported to law enforcement agencies. Cao did report what he saw and has turned his video over to York Regional Police who are now investigating. He went on to say that he’d never experienced a racist incident of any kind during the 10 years has called Canada home. "I’m truly shocked, I’m just sad to see this sort of thing in society in this beautiful, peaceful country," Cao told the York Region Media Group in an interview. "I only thought this type of thing would happen in America." It shouldn’t happen anywhere least of all in Canada. Fortunately, the majority of Canadians are appalled at this kind of behavior and it certainly isn’t indicative of who we are as a nation. Still, it’s clear from this video and the statistics there remains plenty of room for improvement and that’s why it’s important for those on the receiving end of racial abuse, or who witness such an incident, to report it to the proper authorities for what it is: a hate crime. Similarly, we should be vigilant for discrimination that targets any group. Simply put, there’s no place for intolerance such as this in our society.

• SAYING IT ON SOCIAL MEDIA • A roundup of reaction online The story: Pride Parade draws colourful crowds to Newmarket It was a very classy event. Our cousin and his partner came up from Toronto and they were very impressed with the parade, and then having the farmers market so close and then we had lunch on Main St at one of the great restaurants. We all could not get over the presence of so many uniformed services from York, Peel, Durham and South Simcoe. Toronto should look north to see how an event like this can and should be enjoyable for all. Well done. Grace Marsh We were and chatted with one of the organizers who shared that they have loved being in Newmarket. She said that there is such a sense of community here and that it has been so good for Pride. For our part we absolutely loved everything about the day. The parade was even better than we expected. I can only imagine how the participants felt when they crested the Main Street hill and saw the crowds lining the street in front of them. The turnout and support by so many police services was really moving. They clearly were loving being such an important part of the celebration. Loved the support by so many Main Street businesses. Pride and Newmarket were amazing today. Judy Murdoch I was there! Took a while to find a parking spot (near the library) and took in the parade. Afterwards, I still managed to buy some asparagus and potatoes at the farmers market and said Hi to some lovely York Region Police participants. Sandra Cormier The support and love of the event was very powerful, and loved seeing all the families and children! I loved it and hope they have it in Newmarket next year! Darlene Begley-Ruttan

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• LETTERS • Don’t blame minimum wage for precarious employment Re: Wage increase could mean job losses, higher consumer costs: chamber, May 31. Precarious employment is not because the minimum wage has been/is being raised. It’s historically because of the vicious circle of corporations setting the tone for higher executive pay/parachutes and higher shareholder dividends, which in turn makes products and services cost more as fewer and fewer responsibilities to the worker is achieved. Yet, these same complainers don’t hire and give a living wage. It’s from the top down in business that we see the trend to keep workers in precarious employment, since it benefits the corporations and their shareholders, not the community. The majority of monies spent by the wealthy are in trips and luxury items made in other countries. It’s the poor and much of what’s left of the middle class that spend their hard-earn wages locally on things such as rents/mortgages, transportation, groceries, and so forth. How often has anyone who is making minimum wage been heard to say that this year’s vacation will be in Aruba or Paris or Tahiti? Never, that I know of. How many of the wealthy have been overheard to say that they can’t buy bread and milk because they have to pay the enormous rent increase? None! So, stop and think who supports all those local businesses that are complaining of wage increases just so their employees can keep a roof over their heads. The health and well-being of our communities is far more important than the next trip to the private islands of the wealthy. T.L. Darby Newmarket

Minimum wage increase will harm small businesses Re: Wage increase could mean job losses, higher consumer costs: chamber, May 31. Dear Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne: On behalf of our membership and the dry-cleaning and laundry industry, I wish to advise you of our grave concern about your decision to raise the minimum wage from $11.40 to $15, a 41 per cent increase. Added to this is the cost of matching funds to finance CPP, OHIP, and other payroll taxes. As well, you have added another week to the vacation pay schedule and included part-time works in

your increases. This policy will cause havoc in the dry- and wetcleaning industry, as well as many other small businesses. Most of the operators in our industry are small family businesses which are currently struggling with a difficult economy and high utility prices. Our industry is currently faced with increased rents due to the real estate market, increased costs to insure that all our plants are environmentally safe and follow best practices, as well as added costs under the Boiler and Pressure Vessels Act to adhere to current and new TSSA regulations. I have been contacted by many of our membership who expressed the facts that they will have to shorten the hours they provide service to their clients and will not be able to hire students and other part-time staff in order to be able to afford the additional payroll costs. Having a minimum wage of $15 for any person without any work experience forces the businesses to raise their wages even higher in order to attract competent people to perform the necessary jobs such as knowledgeable counter staff, pressers, and other positions in the industry. This policy will force business to both raise their prices to the public and thus lose business and lead to many having to close up. I would be pleased to meet with you to discuss alternatives to this very damaging policy that will have an everlasting effect on many families and small businesses. Sidney Chelsky Executive Director, Ontario Fabricare Association

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Re: Raw milk supporters protest injunction case at Newmarket Courthouse, May 29. Steve Martin made an excellent comment in the article "People should have a right to choose what they eat" posted June 1in the Era/ Banner about the legal action that is occurring against milk farmers in Ontario.

Re: Ontario PC Nomination results being disputed, June 1. This is a very interesting article, however it needs to be pointed out that there is a quote by PC Candidate Daisy Wai: "it’s not canvassing, it’s deceiving. A lot of people are really angry." This seems to be referring to her opinion of the way another candidate was canvassing and informing or encouraging people to vote yet we received unexpected letters addressed to each of us at our place from Ms Daisy Wai exactly the same and obviously from some sort of list she had. So is this ’The pot calling the kettle black’ if one can say or print this age old phrase these days without hurting someone’s feelings (including the poor pot sitting over the fire pit)? So what gives? Is one candidate maligning another but did the same thing? Incredible in my view and I think the overall Provincial Conservative organization should order a completely new nomination and make sure the entire event is more civilized in attendants’ and hosts’ behaviour. As well, those invited/eligible to vote should be informed as to how not to be intimidated or forced to vote for any of the candidates, so that they do not have to number a candidate they do not want to support in a runoff count. This form of voting is no good and I hope it never enters the official voting schemes of the province or country because it will be considered invalid by many true Canadians. Nick Bird Richmond Hill

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That is correct, but we also should be able to know what we are eating! Recently, many MPs such as our local Kyle Peterson (Aurora/Newmarket) and Peter Van Loan (East Gwillimbury) voted against Bill C-291, which would of made labelling of our foods in Canada mandatory. This is particularly concerning knowing that genetically modified foods are becoming more prominent in Canada, i.e. geneticallymodified salmon and nonbrowning apples, along with corn, soy and beets. I would like to know their reasons for voting against the labelling of our foods. If there is nothing to worry about, then why won’t they label the foods so that we as taxpaying Canadians can decide for ourselves what we put into our and our children’s bodies? The days of patriarchal government telling us that they know what is best for us are long gone! Heather Brooks Newmarket

A s a n a u t i s t i c a d vo cate, I’m happy people are m o r e aw a r e o f a u t i s m these days, but I have to be honest: the lack of true understanding is killing us. Literally. Consider: Bright, verbal autistics are nine times more likely to die by suicide, and our life expectancy is 18 to 30 years shorter than average. W hy i s t h i s h a p p e n ing? How can we stop it? I have some ideas. Let’s curb the misinformation causing people to misunderstand, dismiss, or fear us. Common myths include that we are violent, not very bright, do not speak or possess savant abilities. In truth, we are no more prone to violence than a typical person, two-thirds of us have n o i n t e l l e c t u a l d e l a y, about 75 per cent of us are ve r b a l a n d o n l y 10 p e r cent have a savant skill. So no, I don’t know how many toothpicks you just tossed on the ground or what weekday it was on March 23, 1846, and I’m not like Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory. If that is not autism, then, what is? It’s just another way of being human . a unique way of processing the information in our brains. It can affect how we hear, see, touch and move, and impact how we learn, socialize and communicate with others. It’s a spectrum, so some have more difficulty than others. My autism means I learn differently, move slowly and have fine motor challenges. I also struggle with anxiety from trying to keep pace in a world t h at ’ s n o t d e s i g n e d fo r me. This is common in autism, as trying to keep up with the speed and the volume of school, work, sensory and social demands can be hard. Also, we learn dif ferently, so we’re corrected every day, about everything, by everyone. As a result, children grow up not believing in themselves and afraid of trying anything new. We need to shift society’s understanding of autism from fear and apprehension to understanding and acceptance. How? Public education campaigns. Inclusive hiring practices. Individualized curricula at school. Stronger community supports. Better training for our teachers. Open hearts. Open minds. T h i n k o f i t t h i s way : These changes will help the one autistic child in every 68 children to grow up believing in themselves and looking forward to long and meaningful lives. Daniel Share-Strom is a w r i t e r, m o t i v a t i o n a l speaker, and autism advocate li ving in Bradford. For 14 years, he’s been giving inspiring speeches and workshops on autism to high schools, universities, doctors, and parent groups throughout Ontario, through an initiative recently rebranded as Autism Goggles.

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cancer wouldn’t be fatal, but treatment and the entire experience was still very difficult," she added. "During and after treatment I had to learn to cope with my anxiety and depression." While the resources she had access to and her trip to Camp Ooch, a retreat for children who have received a cancer diagnosis, helped her cope, she feels there is not enough access to mental health support for children, youth and teens who are undergoing treatment. "I am beginning to get involved and speak up," she said. "People need to be aware that children

lymphoma. "I know it seems odd, but my first thought was about losing my hair," she said. "When it really sunk in, I realized I wouldn’t be able to do any of the things I had been doing." That day her life changed forever. She was unable to attend school, participate in the sports she loved and wouldn’t be able to see as much of her family as she was accustomed to. Due to sensitivities to a number of medications, she was in and out of Sick Kids and Southlake on a regular basis. "I was lucky and was told my

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problem in York Region, panel speaker Tracy Woloshyn, a registered dietitian with the region’s public health department, said. The number of low-income households is increasing faster than the population growth rate, she said. In 1995, 19 per cent of households were low-income. Just six years later, that had grown to 23 per cent. About 24,700 households in the region are marginally, moderately or severely food-insecure, Woloshyn

said. People in those households worry their food will run out, cannot afford to eat balanced meals and rely on a few kinds of low-cost food to feed their children because they don’t have enough money for food. Low income is the strongest predictor of food insecurity. The inability to feed yourself or your family has been linked to an increased risk of mental health concerns including anxiety, mood disorders, depressive episodes and suicidal thoughts, Woloshyn said.

Despite the high number of people who don’t have enough to eat or can’t afford nutritious food, 40 per cent of food produced in Canada is wasted, she said. Fifty per cent of food wasted occurs at home. The root cause of food waste at home is food illiteracy, which includes lack of planning and not knowing how to use leftovers. Society has focused on ways of redistributing food waste or excess food to charitable or community food programs rather than ensuring people have the money and resulting dignity to

buy their own food, Stonehocker said. "One phrase that I hear that always shocks people when you talk about diverting food waste to people who are poor is that it’s garbage food for garbage people and that changes your whole thought about what we are doing with our food waste," Stonehocker added. Keynote speaker Dr. Lisa Simon, the associate medical officer of health with Simcoe Muskoka District Health, spoke about the need for income solutions to food insecurity. "We’re looking at house-

hold food insecurity, which is people’s inability to afford food essentially based on a lack of income and how that problem is only getting worse. It’s certainly not getting better with the kinds of approaches we’ve been using as a society, such as charitable food programs like food banks," she said. "Therefore, (there is) a real need to look at incomebased solutions to addressing household food insecurity." Simon is advocating for a basic income guarantee in Ontario, which would see governments provide mon-

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In a world of pain, kindness can heal ’No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted’ – Aesop

KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com You may have heard about the #ChrissySentMe movement. People around the world are engaging in random acts of kindness this week, inspired by the

selfless acts of Christine Archibald, a Canadian and one of seven people killed in the London Bridge attack on June 3. Research shows in a world wracked by tragedy, this kind of kindness helps us heal. Witnessing kindness produces

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Rocks of kindness build community KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com If you find a painted rock in your garden or along the trails of York Region, you may be the latest recipient of “stealth kindness” — a movement that’s sending ripples of love around the world. It started with an Oak Ridges mom and artist who assumed, when she moved here two years ago, that everyone would be as friendly as in her old community of Barbados. “Good morning!” Madeleine Asuncion would say in her chipper voice, waving to people she passed on local trails. Folks looked at her as if she were crazy. Undaunted, she continued her sunny ways and her hobby of painting rocks with mandalas — circular designs representing balance or wholeness. One day, she was on the phone with a friend in Barbados, lamenting her challenges connecting with her new community and joking about her many painted rocks. “Why don’t you leave them for your ‘pals’ on the trails?” her friend suggested. Asuncion decided to do more than that. She created an anonymous website, kindnessrock.org, then wrote messages on the back of her mandala rocks encouraging people to keep the rock and pay it forward with another act of kindness. Over the next few weeks and months, she secretly placed almost 400 rocks around her neighbourhood and, through volunteers, 14 countries around the world. Then she waited. From Wasaga to Canada’s Wonderland and beyond, responses began to dribble in. “You have made my seven-yearold treasure hunter very happy! We will forward kindness.....:)” one parent posted from Arizona. “Randomly found this in the streets in Paris; made my day,”

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Students at Bond Lake Public School in Richmond Hill, Nirva Bharwada, 13 (clockwise from left in front), Sydney Jacobs, 13, Sebastian Wood, 14, Brandon Tsui,13, and Faris Anagreh, 14, along with principal Heather Schreider and local artist Madeleine Asuncion display 550 hand-painted rocks from around the community meant to spread ripples of kindness. wrote Michelle. Word spread to Bond Lake Public School where Asuncion volunteered, and principal Heather Schreider thought it could teach lessons about kindness to her students. The project started this spring with classroom conversations about compassion and global citizenry. Asuncion explained how they could make a difference, like rocks thrown into a pond, spreading ripples of kindness and waves of change by following her lead with their own painted rocks. They decorated rocks with blue ripples and messages of kindness, linked to a hashtag and newly created school kindness website.

May 5 was the “big reveal”. Almost 600 students secretly delivered rocks to every house in the community. Others were displayed in a give-a-rock, take-arock garden in front of the school where visitors were invited to take one for a mood boost or paint one of the blank rocks with their own messages. Now there’s a colourful, multilingual, ever-changing rock pile and a growing sense of community. “Just that feeling of giving someone else something for no reason, of keeping something so big a secret … It’s just rocks, but it makes a difference,” says Sidney Jacobs, 13.

Robert H. Wiebe was a shy man, a family guy who loved his mom dearly. He was also severely bullied and harassed all his life, even as an adult, and at the age of 49, it led him to take his own life. “He was never a typical roughhouse boy,” recalls his sister, Marcia Papa. “People took advantage of him and he didn’t know how to be confrontational. He wasn’t able to handle the pressures, both physically and on social media.” But more than this, Wiebe was kind. “He truly had a heart of gold, full of compassion for the well-being of others,” Papa says. From cooking and cleaning for his ailing and elderly parents to helping others with car tire changes, electronic repairs or recovering from illness, the quiet Unionville man lived with compassion. When his mother died of cancer, Wiebe became primary caregiver of his ailing father. But the bullying from colleagues at work and in the community grew worse, Papa says. “They were emailing him messages saying they were going to bash him over the head with baseball bats, saying they were hiding in his backyard,” Papa remembers. On Nov. 26, 2013, her brother died by suicide. Their father, aged 77, died 11 months later; Papa believes it was from a broken heart. Now Papa and her sister, Monique Hodge, are focusing, instead, on kindness, carrying on their brother’s legacy by teaching children how important it is to be kind. Wiebe’s family established a

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Porsha Zuie, 2, creates her kindness bucket, part of a project to combat bullying. foundation in his name, raising funds to hold school-based kindness projects like the one held recently at Grosvenor Montessori School in Richmond Hill. Children listened to the story Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by author Carol McCloud, learning how words can have a positive or negative impact. Each was given a small bucket to decorate, then all week long they created kind messages for each other, dropping them in their classmates’ buckets. Wiebe’s family hopes to expand the idea to more schools. “We’re just looking for a little positivity,” Papa says. “Especially in the world we live in now, so scary and sad, we need a little happiness and hope.”

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new legislation called the Rental Fairness Act, which prevents landlords from unfairly boosting lodgers’ rents. It expands rent controls to all private rental units, including those occupied after Nov. 1, 1991, which had

LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com Tenants no longer have to worry about their rent being unreasonably hiked, York Region’s Liberal MPPs promise. Queen’s Park has passed

The legislation also protects tenants from eviction due to abuse of the "landlord’s own use" provision and ensures landlords can’t pursue former tenants for unauthorized charges. Landlords can continue

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A round-up of events happening in your communities. Visit yorkregion.com/events EVENTS l Thursday, June 22 East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market 2017 WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: East Gwillimbury Farmers Market, Yonge Street and Green Lane, East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-478-4282, eastgwillimburyfarmersmarket@gmail.com, http://www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Things_To_Do/ Festivals_and_Events/East_Gwillimbury_s_Farmers__Market.htm COST: Enjoy local fruits, vegetables, perennials, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, honey, sauces, preserves, soaps, artisans and much more. l Friday, June 23 Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 888-236-6283, elaine.stpierre@blood.ca, http:// www.blood.ca COST: Ever wonder who your donation helps? Check out our new microsite, mystory.blood.ca, for amazing stories from donors, recipients and volunteers.

Relay For Life Newmarket WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 1:00 a.m WHERE: Pickering College, 16945 Bayview Ave., Newmarket CONTACT: Karen Beaulieu, 905830-0447, kbeaulieu@ontario.cancer.ca COST: $15.00 registration fee Relay For Life is a community fundraising event where Canadians across the country join together in the fight against cancer. l Saturday, June 24 Yard Sale and Swap Meet WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, 100 Eagle St. W., Newmarket CONTACT: John, 289-231-5233, newmarketcarclub@live.ca COST: Free admission, $40 per space for vendors Hosted by Newmarket Car Club. Crafts, auto parts, truck sale, yard sale. Food and drinks available. Vendor setup at 7 a.m. Rain or shine.

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Aurora Car Club Cruise Night WHEN: 6:00 p.m WHERE: Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, 1400 Wellington St. E., Aurora CONTACT: auroracarclub@gmail.com, http://www.auroracarclub.ca/ COST: Our cruise nights consist of weekly sponsor donated door prizes, ’50s/’60’s music, cash collection for the Aurora Food Pantry, ice cream vendor and, of course, the cars. l Tuesday, June 27 A Temple Sinai Program - Seventh annual Charity Golf Tournament WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Lebovic Golf Club, 14020 Leslie St., Aurora CONTACT: Temple Office, 416487-4161, programs@templesinai.net COST: TBA In support of Temple Sinai youth travel programs and SickKids Foundation.All levels of golfers are welcome.

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 Thursday, June 29 East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market 2017 WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: East Gwillimbury Farmers Market, Yonge Street and Green Lane, East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-478-4282, eastgwillimburyfarmersmarket@gmail.com, http:// www.eastgwillimbury.ca/ Things_To_Do/Festivals_and_Events/East_Gwillimbury_s_Farmers__Market.htm COST: Enjoy local fruits, vegetables, perennials, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, honey, sauces, preserves, soaps, artisans and much more.

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5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, June 24 ’Celebration of Life’ Festival WHEN: 5:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Milne Dam Conservation Park, 8251 McCowan Rd., Markham CONTACT: 647-382-8616 Everyone is invited to spend the day outdoor, connect with nature, have fun family time, meditate by the lake, try variety of yoga classes, sing and dance together. Bring a vegetarian dish to share at the picnic.

City of Vaughan Environmental Day WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Al Palladini Community Centre, 9201 Islington Ave., Vaughan CONTACT: works@vaughan.ca The event includes free mulch

giveaway, exchange damaged city blue box, green bins or kitchen catchers for new ones for free, battery and e-waste recycling and textile recycling. Music in the Streets WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Uptown Keswick BIA, 201 The Queensway, Georgina CONTACT: Paul, 905-476-3712 Live entertainment throughout the day, including students from Connors Music as well as local bands, choirs and theatre groups. Music in the Streets is our version of a "year end recital" for all of our students. The Thornhill Ribfest - Presented by Northern Heat Rib Series WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 11:00 p.m

WHERE: 1441 Clark Ave. W., 1441 Clark Ave. W., Thornhill CONTACT: 519-851-2581 Thornhill Rib Fest will feature great barbecue, seven of Ontario’s top craft brewers, a wine and spirits area, kids zone, games and much more. Amateur Radio Field Day - York Region Amateur Radio Club (YRARC) WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Al’s Tack Shop, 4812 Vandorf Sdrd., Whitchurch-Stouffville CONTACT16-458-673 For this 24-hour long event, radio clubs will set up amateur radio stations and erect antennas outdoors, in a simulated emergency setting.

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’It’s cool to make history,’ young winning sushi chefs say LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com Four Grade 5 Newmarket students who created a winning dish of vegetarian sushi rolls have taken top honours in an inaugural regional cook-off for kids. "It’s very cool to think that we made history being the winners of the first-ever cook-off," 11-year-old Charley Leite said. Charlie and his classmates Eric Xia, Brendan Ireland and Kenny, who did not want his surname published, won the You’re the Chef Cook-Off at the Oak Ridges Community Centre in Richmond Hill the night of June 7. The budding chefs from Mazo de la Roche Public School were the youngest and only all-boy team to make it to the finals. The runners-up were students from Christ the King Catholic Elementary School in Richmond Hill

and Glen Cedar Public School in Newmarket. A collaboration between York Region and the York Region Food Network, the cook-off invited students in grades 5 to 8 from across the region to submit vegetarian recipes using local fruits and vegetables. The winning chefs had a feeling their dish would be a hit. "We thought of sushi because it’s simple to make and it’s healthy, but then we decided we should spice it up a little so then we decided to add egg and cheese and it ended up working out well. It adds good protein," Charley said. "We all love cooking. I like cooking because it’s a good experience to bond with your family and friends. Usually, I help my mom in the kitchen." While Charley was a bit nervous before the competition, "when you start cooking, the nerves slip

away." Eric loved the idea of participating in a regional cooking competition. "I thought this was a really great idea because I thought this would be fun and I was very looking forward to being one of the best chefs in Ontario," he said. The judges gave top honours to the boys because they were neat, their dish was quick, they worked well as a team and they chose several local ingredients which they picked up at the downtown farmers’ market in Newmarket, Eric said. When he’s not making sushi, Eric said his favourite dish to make is a hamburger sandwich, a hamburger on bread instead of a bun. Brendan, who likes barbecuing, said the competition was a good learning experience and helped foster a sense of teamwork.

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He said the judges liked their dish because it didn’t require any cooking and it included eggs and avocado, which are good fats and protein. Kenny, whose dad Hai organized the team, said the competition was fun and he was surprised to bring home first place. You’re the Chef Cookoff is one of several foodlearning programs in the region that promotes the importance of cooking simple, healthy and fresh meals made from local ingredients, said medical officer of health, Dr. Karim Kurji. "Learning to cook at a young age helps children grow into healthy, independent adults," he said. "You’re the Chef encourages children to be creative in the kitchen, experiment with locally-grown vegetables and fruits and build their self-esteem and confidence."

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Eric Xia (from left) Brendan Ireland, Charley Leite and Kenny (last name withheld) of Newmarket’s Mazo de la Roche Public School were crowned the winners of the first You’re the Chef Cook-Off.

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Notice of Commencement and Public Meetings GO Rail Network Electriﬁcation Transit Project Assessment Process Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario, is upgrading its commuter rail system into Regional Express Rail. The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) is now home to nearly 7 million people and heading towards 10 million by 2041. To address the urgent transit needs of the GTHA, the Province of Ontario committed to implement Regional Express Rail and make other improvements to the GO system. By 2025, electrified trains will be running every 15 minutes or better, all day and in both directions, within the most heavily travelled sections of the GO network. The Process Metrolinx and Hydro One are co-proponents, jointly carrying out the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08 - Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings (made under the Environmental Assessment Act) to examine the environmental impacts of converting several GO rail corridors from diesel to electric propulsion. The Project As part of Regional Express Rail, Metrolinx is proposing to electrify GO-owned corridors. The GO Rail Network Electrification undertaking will entail design and implementation of a traction power supply system and power distribution components located along and within the vicinity of the rail corridors. The Study Area (see key map) includes six GO rail corridors, as well as proposed locations for the traction power facilities (i.e., Traction Power Substations, Paralleling Stations, Switching Stations) and ancillary components: • • • • • •

Union Station Rail Corridor Lakeshore West Corridor – West of Bathurst St. to Burlington Kitchener Corridor – UP Express Spur (at Highway 427) to Bramalea Barrie Corridor – Parkdale Junction to Allandale GO Station Stouffville Corridor – Scarborough Junction to Lincolnville GO Station Lakeshore East Corridor – Don River Layover to Oshawa GO Station

Traction Power Supply and Distribution System Electrification of the GO Network requires a connection to the provincial electrical system. It is proposed that power be supplied from Hydro One’s existing 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines through the installation of five (5) Tap locations which will bring power to the Traction Power Substations (TPS) and then feed into the power distribution system components adjacent to and along the rail corridors to be electrified. Consultation Building on the first and second rounds of public consultation meetings held in February/March 2016 and November 2016, Metrolinx and Hydro One are now formally commencing the TPAP. A third round of public consultation is planned for June/July 2017 (details below) and will present the findings of the technical/environmental studies (posted online at www.gotransit. com/electrification) undertaken for the GO Rail Network Electrification Project. Members of the public, government agencies, Indigenous communities and other interested parties are encouraged to participate in the process and/or contact the project team directly with feedback or questions. A discussion guide will be posted online at www.gotransit.com/electrification prior to the meetings to provide key information. We invite you to join us in person at the public meeting nearest you to find out more. Meeting times: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. / Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2017 Clarke Memorial Hall 161 Lakeshore Road West Mississauga, ON L5H 1G3

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Vaughan firefighter named public hero Domenic Guaragna battled testicular cancer then used his experience to help educate his fellow firefighters ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS amartinrobbins@yrmg.com Around the Vaughan fire department, Domenic Guaragna is known as a bit of a prankster. You know, the type of guy who Photoshop’s a picture of his boss’s head onto Arnold Schwarzenegger’s body then cracks a joke about it to his superior. But he’s also known as a diligent, hardworking and compassionate firefighter. He earned his reputation for compassion while on the front lines. Back then Guaragna, now a training officer, was always the first one at a crash scene to climb inside a mangled vehicle to comfort the driver or passenger, if they were trapped and had to be extricated. It’s something he started doing about 14 years ago, when he was a volunteer firefighter, after a call where things don’t quite go the way they’re supposed to. A woman was injured after crashing her car into a ditch in Vaughan and had to be brought out on a stretcher. "As we were carrying her out, the lady was crying on the Stokes basket and nobody said anything to her," Guaragna, 35, recalled. "We’re paid to help people in their worst moments, and compassion is a big part of that, so that didn’t sit well with me at all. I was steaming inside. I’m not blaming anyone; it’s just the way things went down. And I said, for myself, ’That will never happen again, ever, as I serve the community.’" Guaragna’s compassion

extends to his time off duty. His volunteer work includes helping out at the Vaughan Food Bank, feeding homeless youth through a Toronto church program, organizing a fundraiser for the burn unit at Sick Kids’ hospital and teaching guitar lessons to people affected by cancer. "I’ve always had this strong desire to serve," said Guaragna, who grew up in Woodbridge and went to Father Bressani Catholic High School. "I can trace (volunteering) back to the Vaughan Food Bank when I was trying to get on the fire department in the early 2000s. I thought I want to give back and it looks really good on the resume. I fell in love with that as well." His time helping homeless youth has been particularly eye-opening. "I always leave humbled," he said. "It makes me feel grateful for where I’ve landed." Guaragna landed at the Vaughan fire department about 15 years ago following a co-op placement at station 7-5 on Weston Road when he was 17. He spent six years as a volunteer firefighter before getting on the force full-time. "I’m a self-proclaimed fire geek. I absolutely love the job," Guaragna said. After spending nearly a decade doing what he loves, Guaragna was diagnosed with Stage 3 testicular cancer. He was just 32 at the time. Guaragna endured fourrounds of chemo therapy followed by surgery to remove a large tumour from

his back. He was off work for nearly two years and, for a time, Guaragna was in a pretty dark place. One day, he reluctantly agreed to visit Gilda’s Club, a support group in Toronto named after comedian Gilda Radner, who died of cancer in 1989. "You basically just tell jokes and play silly games. It got me laughing again," Guaragna said. "It really helped me heal." In typical fashion, he was driven to give back to those who helped him. So, he raised money to buy five guitars for Gilda’s Club then taught guitar lessons there for nearly a year, After returning to work, Guaragna also used his experience to educate his colleagues about the risks of not taking the proper precautions. Testicular cancer is one of several forms of the disease the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has deemed work-related for firefighters with a certain number of years of service. Guaragna dreaded the idea of becoming the "poster boy" for cancer, but he put that fear aside and toured every local fire hall delivering a presentation showing the stark reality of his battle in hopes it would spur his fellow firefighters to protect themselves. "The response was outstanding - a lot of silence, a lot of straight faces," he said. "For some guys the light bulb went off, they might’ve been thinking, ’Maybe I’ve been a little careless with my air pack or my decontamination procedure and maybe I’ve

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Firefighter Domenic Guaragna won the Public Heroes Award. He is a self-proclaimed "fire geek" who is very passionate about being a firefighter and truly enjoys all aspects of the job. In October 2012, he was diagnosed with stage 3 testicular cancer. After many rounds of chemotherapy, several surgeries and almost two years off work, Guaragna is now cancer free and healthy. In 2015, Domenic approached his fire chief with the idea of presenting his cancer journey to all 300 Vaughan firefighters at their station. got to straighten up.’" In recognition of his efforts, Guaragna was presented with a Public Heroes Award by the Intercultural Dialogue Institute in April. "He inspires, creates, innovates and motivates every single day because

Dom knows every day is a gift," Deputy Fire Chief Andrew Zvanitajs, the target of the Schwarzenegger prank, said at the awards ceremony. Fire Chief Larry Bentley echoed that sentiment. "I think Domenic’s qualities are qualities that are

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Summer break will be short for Samantha Murphy. Kinda sweet, too. In fact, it will be only a couple of weeks in duration before the Pickering College graduate is off to school at the University of Memphis to embark on a combined athletic-academic scholarship. Murphy’s summer vacation will be a blur as she heads off to the school in early July to begin classes and training for the NCAA fall season. She wouldn’t have it any other way. After all, playing soccer at the NCAA level and attending school have long been her dream. On a serious note, the 17year-old who attended graduation ceremonies June 16, is looking to use her skills as a midfielder/ forward to help the Tigers program ascend the NCAA division rankings over the course of the next four years. Memphis was among the top 30 last season in women’s soccer rankings. She concedes to having a peek two years ago when she attended the school’s home opener during an of-

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Turner, Titanic named award winners at YRAA year-ender JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com St. Brother Andre Catholic High School teachers and coaches Dave Turner and Paul Titanic walked off with individual awards during the awards portion of the year-ending gathering. Titanic was named win-

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positive sporting experiences in a high school setting. Also honoured was former York Region Media Group sports editor and reporter Mike Hayakawa for his contributions to high school sports in York Region. Hayakawa reported on sports for more than 30 years.

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McDavid helps pick arena raffle winners at mall Hometown boy Connor McDavid was at Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket June 17 helping select the winners of a raffle to support the construction of an outdoor arena in the community. A local committee of volunteers launched a community raffle with the hope of kick-starting the financial support needed to build a state-of-the-art outdoor arena. Among the prizes was a chance to play hockey with Edmonton Oilers centre McDavid. Ticket holders could also win $15,000 in Upper Canada Mall gift cards, $6,000 in gift cards donated by Joia Reistorante, and a $5,000

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The Aurora Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) is all ears to hear a few good tales. Actually, there is no limit to the number of sports stories the ASHOF is seeking to accept and relate as part of Canada 150 celebrations. It is a unique initiative between the hall of fame and the Aurora Museum and Archives to collect tales of sport stories to help document achievements by Aurora athletes, teams and citizens through the years. "There are lots of great sports moments in Aurora’s history and we are

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"It is an idea we came up with along with the Aurora Museum and Archives to find out what kind of stories are out there," said Merk. "We want to have a database." This year’s slate of inductees includes hockey players Bob Wall and Mike Palmateer, former Canadian national swim team member Dan Thompson and the late William Fleury. Merk suggested the potential to display top Aurora sports stories at the hall of fame display located at the Stronach Athletic Recreation Centre. Log on to aurorashof.ca for more information.

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BURGESS, Marlene (nee Cowan) Peacefully surrounded by family at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Friday June 16, 2017 in her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late Tom Burgess. Loved by her stepdaughter Cathi Kutsukake (Paul) and her late Stepson James (Bernadette). Always loved and remembered by her sister Sharon Kitsemetry (Bob), and brothers Reg Cowan (Anne), Ron Cowan (Helen) and Rick Cowan. Cherished step-grandma of Aimee (Derek), Andi (Mathew), Ashley (Ray), Robert (Rachel), Melissa (Sean), Meaghan (Kevin) and special Grandma Marlene to Piper, Abby, Amelia, Jens, Quinton, Jonah, Chloe and Olivia. Special Mar to Julie and very special Aunt to many dear nieces and nephews. Marlene will be missed by many dear and loving friends. Friends were received at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Homes, 201 Minets Road, Barrie, on Tuesday June 20th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Marlene's life took place on Wednesday, June 21st, in the chapel of the funeral home starting at 1 p.m. with visitation from 12 noon. We would like to thank Dr. Bourne, Dr. Zadra, Dr. Aubrey, Elizabeth, Ginette and Dev and their staff for many years of care, love and support. Memories and condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.steckleygooderham.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lupus Ontario and are greatly appreciated.

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FROWEN, Ivor "Derrick" February 10, 1935 - June 15, 2017 Derrick passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Thursday June 15, 2017 at 82 years of age. Loving companion and husband of Christina for 60 years. Loving father of Karen (Dave), Martin (Rosie), Darrell (Donna), and Tracey (Mike). Proud grandfather of Ryan, Rachel, Shawn, Adam, Jason, Victoria and Anthonella. Greatgrandfather of Kurtis, Raya-Anne, Liam and Xander. Derrick will be remembered for his strong sense of family which never diminished through the years. He loved to watch the English soccer matches where his true British roots were always proudly displayed. In the later part of his life he enjoyed travelling the world with his beloved wife Christina. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket on Wednesday June 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. Special thank you at all the staff at the Southlake ICU for their exceptional care. Donations in memory of Derrick can be made to the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation - ICU. www.roadhouseandrose.com

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ROBINSON, Joan (Challoner) Born October 14, 1925 in Birkenhead, England passed away May 16, 2017 surrounded by her family. She lost her best friend and partner in life, Cyd Robinson (married 72 years) in 2015, and is survived by her children: Leslie Zeeman (Rick) Stephen Robinson (Joan) and Christine Crawford (Doug). Greatly admired for her wisdom and unfailing sense of adventure by her grandchildren: Natalie and Katie Robinson, Allison and Julia Zeeman, a n d J e n n i f e r, E m i l y a n d M i c h a e l Crawford and great grandchildren Mateo, Ruben, and Rielle and Luca. Mum and Dad had an infectious sense of humor that one only dreams of, and in their 72nd year of marriage would still joke back and forth with authenticity and joie de vivre, that we all desperately miss. Together they had an adventure ďŹ lled life surviving WW2, living in Africa, immigrating to Canada, and then deciding on Newmarket to raise a family. (The town's Main Street was not Yonge Street and Newmarket always had a hockey team which Dad loved) Mum enrolled as a Guiding and Brownie leader, and always had a great love of learning with a book beside her the day she passed. She was a prize winning student and her vocabulary was second to none. She loved the out of doors, walking, music and children. In fact, one of her grandchildren became engaged at her bedside the week before she passed. Her love of adventure took her to many regions of the world, from Africa in the 50's to South America, Europe and the Middle East, making sure that every province of Canada was visited before venturing beyond. We miss her presence dearly and will celebrate a life well lived on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Waterstone Estate and Farms (17900 Dufferin St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4V9) with a tribute beginning at 2:00 p.m.

GLASS, Kathleen Ruby (nee Lintner) After a courageous battle, Kathy peacefully passed away in the hands of her family and the caring staff at the Southlake Regional Health Centre at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Don for 57 years. Cherished mother of Robert (Line), Cheryl (John). Adoring Grandmother of Brittney, Davis, R.J., Courtney and Rachel. Mom was the corner stone of our family. She will be celebrated in our hearts and memories to the end of time. Please join us in celebrating Kathy's life on Saturday, June 24 at 1 p.m. at the Aurora Royal Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Pkwy N. We will be wearing something red in honour of Kathy's "Ruby's" wishes. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and the Southlake Regional Health Centre. Arrangements entrusted to the Thompson Funeral Home, www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

GATTI, Jeanne E. (nee Duncan) Of Newmarket, in her 90th year, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, on June 18, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Andy Gatti. Mother of Gary and Lynn, Gloria and Bruce Agnoluzzi, Gayle and the late Gene. Fondly remembered by her grandc h i l d r e n : G r e y d y n a n d Ta s h y n a , Andrea and Brooklyn. Jeanne was born and raised in Newmarket as was her mother Irene, her children and grandchildren. She leaves her many friends, nieces, nephews and their children. Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. S., Newmarket, on Thursday, June 22, 2017, from 7-9 p.m. Private family service and interment to follow on Friday, June 23, 2017. On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

COX, Lionel Joseph Passed away suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the age of 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Peggie Cox. Loving father of Cheryl (Doug Wa l l e r ) , K a t h y ( S t e v e R o b e r t s ) , Stephen Cox (Bev) and Gail (Karl Taylor). Cherished Grandpa of John (Meghan), Jason (Jen), James (Jodie), Brian (Amanda), Tamara (Joey), Scott (Madison), Jeffrey and Nathan. Great grandfather of 12 and one more on the way. Dear brother of Joan (Alf), Allen (Pat), Ron and brother - in law of Marlynn "Moe" predeceased by his brother Jim, brother in law Alf and his parents James and Winnie. Celebration of Life will be held at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until time of service. In memory of Lionel, donations made to Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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Drive Clean Test and Repair Technician. Full time. Must Have Own Tools and Drivers License. Benefits and Bonuses. Inquire with Jason 905-830-9920 or midasnewmarket @gmail.com

for small custom cabinetry shop in Schomberg area. In shop work as well as onsite installations. Own transportation necessary. Own hand tools an asset. Please contact Steve Dufty at 416-997-8652

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SHADFORTH, Ethel (nee Sims) Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the age of 88. Predeceased by her husband Jim. Mother of Jim. Sister of Agnes (Jack) Armstrong, Donald (Eileen) Sims, William (Joyce) Sims, Marjorie (William) McGinnis, Elizabeth (Malcolm) Collins, Dorothy (Robert) Murray, Shirley (Hugh) Orser and Beatrice (Ken) Green. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors in Uxbridge and Markham f o r t h e i r c a r e , p a r t i c u l a r l y Va l Savage, R.N. Visitation was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge (905)-852-3073, on Monday, June 19, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with service in the chapel on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment in Uxbridge Cemetery.

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LIVE-IN/OUT CAREGIVER with light housekeeping for elderly woman in Pefferlaw, Ontario. Experience caring for people with dementia and PSW training preferred. Flexible hours offered to the right candidate. References required. Interested applicants call M. Padios at (905) 715-6162

DRIVERS Needed immediately for a local trucking company. US runs with competitive pay up to $30/hr. Must be able to cross border. Home weekends New, Clean and reliable ďŹ&#x201A;eet. Owner/operator up to $2/mile.

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A&D Drivers Needed $21 - $24/ hr. Dump Truck Repair / Maint. person Needed $25 - $28/ hr. Call: 905-953-6612 or 905-716-4899 Mount Albert area

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COMPUTER HELP DESK LAPTOP TECHNICIAN Email to: HR@sac.on.ca For more information please visit our website www.sac.on.ca 15800 Yonge St., Aurora, ON L4G 3H7

In loving memory of Rick White who passed June 21, 2013 Those we love don't go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear Mom, Dad, Carrie, Chris, Jeff and family

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STUFFLES, Margaret Beloved wife of Locksley, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in her 71st year. She will be lovingly remembered by her children and grandchildren, John StufďŹ&#x201A;es and his wife Sheri and their son Arik, David Stuffles and his wife Dannielle and their son Aaron, Katherine Stuffles/ Nevitt and her husband Dan and their kids Troy, Shannon, Mary and Hayley, and also by her nine sisters and brothers. Visitation will take place at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, on Friday, June 23, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Celebration of Life to take place at the Grace Church, 221 Carlson Drive, Newmarket, on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at 5 p.m. Private interment to take place at Newmarket Cemetery.

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Minimum 5 years experience with subdivisional & residential painting. Must have own transportation & tools. Attention to Detail. Safety boots & Hardhat required. Call 905-830-7727 or Email:

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PERCY, Shirley Catherine (nee VanZandt) Passed away on June 15, 2017, at the age of 97, in Newmarket, ON. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Percy. Loving mother of Sheila (Roy Brenham) and Janis (Alan Fairservice). Dear Grandmother of Douglas (Cathy), Kenneth (Gail), and Randy (Stacey) Brenham; Drew (Catherine), and Holly Fairservice. Dear "Little" Grandma of 7. Mrs. Percy was a descendant of Quaker, David Willson, founder of Sharon Temple of The Children of Peace, Sharon, ON. Graveside service Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the charity of your choice.

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SERVICE / DELIVERY DRIVERS

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Loading & unloading of trucks for delivery of windows & doors to new subdivisions. Must have G licence and able to drive 5 tonne truck. Located in Newmarket. Fax resume: 905-853-2276 Email: tesorowindows@bellnet.ca

Located in Vaughan and Gormley. Interested drivers with a G or DZ license should send resume and abstract to Lance Dallaire: Email: lance@naturescall.ca

Required PT split shift Monday to Friday. May also be an OCT teacher, ECE student, or someone with Rec Leadership or Child and Youth Worker diploma. Please email resume to amongfriendsdaycarecentres@hotmail.com

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Minimum 3 years driving experience. Experience with U.S. Border Crossing an asset. Clean driving abstract. FAST Card. References. Pay rate above scale, BeneďŹ ts after 6 months. Paid waiting times after 2 hours $21/hr, $0.48/ mile. Safety Bonus $0.02/ mile paid quarterly; $35 pickups or extra drop. Full loads. Year round work. Dedicated runs. Home most weekends

Online condolences may be made at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

Memoriam

BUDD, Catherine Eleanor (nee, Kilbride) Mrs. Catherine Eleanor Budd, age 74 years, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in St. Joseph's Hospice, Thunder Bay, with family by her side. Cathie is survived by her loving husband, Terry; children Danny (Jody) and Amy; grandchildren Crystal and Jordan and siblings Anna (Moe) and Jim (Hannah). Predeceased by her parents, Ferdinand Kilbride and Lucille Kilbride (McKenna) and 9 brothers and sisters, Justin, Roma, Genny, Joseph, Wendell, Albion, Ralph, Eugene and John.

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MEDICIAL RECEPTIONIST Needed in busy family practice in Newmarket. Full or part-time position. Must be available to work mornings, evenings and every other Saturday. Experienced preferred. Friendly and sincere to patients and staff.

Fax resume to: 905-898-3738 stgeorgepharmacy@yahoo.ca

home improvement / service professionals Nannies/Live In/Out NANNY WANTED Seeking full-time or part-time live-out nanny to care for two children, ages 6 and 10 years-old. Nobleton area. Must have valid driver's license. Wages negotiable. A wonderful opportunity in a beautiful setting. Please send inquiries and resume to: erdocs@mymts.net.

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Home Renovations

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EXPERIENCED GARDENER Garden Clean Ups Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Edging, Planting. Seasonal Contracts. 905-989-0578 905-806-4457 henna@hennasgarden.com

Domestic Help Available HOUSE CLEANING available. Weekly or biweekly. Years of experience. References available upon request. Call Joanne 289-383-6226 or leave message.

Moving & Storage

PARRIS MOVERS Long/short, big/small, residential/ condos/ commercial. Quality service. Affordable/ reliable. 905-758-2848, 416-677-2848 www.parrismovers.ca Domestic Help Available CASA DELUX DESIGN Are you getting your house ready to sell? We offer painting, cleaning, decluttering and small repairs. Please call 416-732-1284.

CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL movers and storage, flat rate, affordable/professional. Small/big trucks, clean, equipped with blankets/dollies. Local /long distance. Senior discount. 647-705-7704 289-946-0041 safemovers@ rocketmail.com

Business Services UBER XL available for pre-booked AIRPORT and CITY rides from Newmarket and surrounding areas. Text or call: 905-251-6840

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All-new Subaru Crosstrek starts at $23,695 Metroland Media

The new FB 2.0-litre four-cylinder direct injection Subaru Boxer engine boosts both MISSISSAUGA — Subaru Canada, Inc. performance (152 hp compared to 148 hp) and (SCI) has announced the all-new 2018 Suba- drivability. ru Crosstrek will be available at dealerships The Convenience, Touring, and Sport trims across Canada in July starting at $23,695. come standard with a new six-speed manual Built on the new Subaru Global Platform, transmission. The optional Lineartronic CVT the 2018 Crosstrek is the result of new think- now features driver-selectable X-Mode with ing, which is expressed through Subaru’s new hill descent control. The CVT is optional on design language of “Dynamic x Solid.” the Convenience, Touring, and Sport trims, The 2018 Crosstrek has a new exterior de- and comes standard on the Limited trim. sign that features a more sculpted body with A seven-speed manual mode function with prominent wheel arches and flowing lines. steering wheel paddle shifters that offers the Riding on a 30 mm longer wheelbase than driver an enhanced level of control is standard the previous generation, there is substantially on Touring, Sport and Limited trims equipped more room in the cabin despite only marginal with the CVT. increases in width and length. Greater usabilAll trims also come with a reduced steering above Subaru Canada has announced pricing for the 2018 Crosstrek compact ity of cargo space is provided by 60/40 split ratio, and Active Torque Vectoring, a system CUV will start at $23,695 when it arrives in showrooms in July. flat-folding rear seats and a wider rear gate that helps reduce understeer and keeps the veopening. Together with excellent all-around hicle on the driver’s intended cornering path. departure warning, lane sway warning, and The optional EyeSight Package now invisibility, 220 mm of ground clearance, and The optional EyeSight system, available on lane keep assist. cludes reverse automatic braking, which can 17-inch alloy wheels, the result is a nimble yet the Sport and Limited trims, includes adapNew to Crosstrek for 2018, lane keep assist apply the vehicle’s brakes if an obstacle is capable SUV. tive cruise control, pre-collision braking, lane can provide gentle steering inputs if the sysdetected while reversing, and high beam astem senses the vehicle is departing its lane, sist which automatically switches from high helping the vehicle maintain its intended beams to low beams when necessary. course.

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Porsche has announced a partnership with NXNE (North By Northeast) and is inviting visitors to discover Porsche and its fascinating model lines in various and somewhat new ways. The Sound of Porsche (51 Commissioners St, Toronto) is open to the public on Friday, June 23, from 4-11 p.m. as well as 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25 in conjunction with the NXNE Port Lands Music Festival. The festival, which incorporates several interactive areas, opened in Toronto on June 16 and runs through Sunday, June 25. Highlighting this partnership is a Porsche ‘Pop-Up’ experience at the Port Lands of Toronto, which will invite young and young-atheart attendees to make an emotional connection to Porsche sports cars through their exciting sounds. ‘The Sound of Porsche’ is an interactive multi-sensory brand experience where guests will have the opportunity to explore the different stories that have shaped Porsche’s history, defined the iconic cars, and inspired passion in many customers and fans.

Modelled on a modern record store, ‘The Sound of Porsche’ appearance at the Port Lands features media stations with video ’records’ to play, a unique VR experience, and last but not least, a panoramic view of the entire festival area. The Design Corner features a communications space where visitors can sketch what they associate with ‘The Sound of Porsche’. Once completed, the works of art can be uploaded to social networks via #soundofporsche for eligibility to win a spot at the newly launched Porsche Sport Driving School Canada (a value of $2,500). The randomly selected winner will experience ‘The Sound of Porsche’ live in-person from behind the steering wheel of various Porsche sports cars while learning driving techniques on one of Canada’s paramount track driving venues, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville. Founded in 1995, North By Northeast is an annual 10-day music festival and interactive conference. The festival includes four main streams of programming including Club Land, Game Land, Future Land and the Port Lands, a three-day outdoor music festival. For more information, visit nxne.com.

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Wheels, Thursday, June 22, 2017

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ABOVE The interior of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE is upscale with leather seating, which is heated both front and rear.

<< continued from W1 from 21 per cent), resulting in a 29.5 per cent improvement in torsional rigidity. Our tester was a mid-level SE model, boasting a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and a sixspeed automatic transmission. The engine employs Atkinson Cycle technology that has been used extensively on hybrid powerplants. A 1.6-litre turbocharge inline four is available at the top of the trim line in the Sport model range. As tested, the 2.0-litre engine produces 147 hp and 132 lb/ft of torque, while the turbo makes 201 hp. Prices start at $15,999 for the Elantra L with manual transmission, heated front seats, remote keyless entry and projection headlights. The LE, at $18,499 adds the six-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning and BlueTooth and steering wheel mounted audio and telephone controls. The GL and GLS models are priced at $20,349 and $22,699 respectively, while our SE came in at $23,999. The Limited, Limited SE and Limited Ultimate round out the 2.0-litre offerings. In the Elantra Sport lineup, models start at $24,999, rising to $28,999. New for 2017, the Elantra offers a number of advanced safety features often found only on much higher-end vehicles. One such feature is the available Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection. This technology utilizes front forward facing camera and radar to detect a vehicle or a pedestrian and warn the driver of a potential collision. If the driver fails to react, the system will apply emergency braking.

Other safety features include Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Detection with Rear CrossTraffic Alert and Lane Change Assist, and a rearview camera now with dynamic guidance. Lane Keeping Assist uses the forward facing camera to monitor lane marking and will alert the driver if the vehicle drifts out of the lane without signaling. The system will apply corrective steering assistance if needed. Among other innovative features on the Elantra is a segment-exclusive Hand-Free Proximity Trunk, allowing drivers to open their trunk if their hands are full by simply the rear of the vehicle with the key fob in a pocket or purse. An audible beep will sound three times and the trunk will automatically open. Also available on the new Elantra is an Adaptive HID headlight system so the lights turn in with the direction of the steering wheel for better visibility at night. Adaptive Cruise Control is another high-tech option that might appeal to many drivers. On the road, the Elantra is an easy car to drive. Acceleration is adequate, but far from exhilarating. The ride quality is much improved and Hyundai’s engineers have made great headway in reducing noise in the cabin. This all adds up to a solid family sedan that is high in content and solid in value. At $23,999, our tester had leather seating, heated both front and rear, and a host of the tech features mentioned above plus dual zone climate control, heated steering wheel and a seven-inch colour touch screen with rearview camera.

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Wheels, Thursday, June 22, 2017

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ABOVE: The R8 Spyder V10 Plus is the fastest ever series-production Audi convertible. Metroland Media The most powerful Audi engine ever destined for series production will power the open-air, high intensity R8 Spyder by adopting the gloriously vocal 610 hp V10 from the R8 V10 plus Coupe. The new R8 Spyder V10 plus is capable of 0-100 km/h in a mere 3.3 seconds and a top speed in excess of 200 mph, spurred on by its significant 65 hp power advantage, and by a significant 25 kg weight reduction, versus the ‘standard’ V10 Spyder. Highlights include R8 bucket seats, liberally applied carbon fibre-reinforced polymer components inside and out, ceramic brakes, the R8-specific Audi Virtual Cockpit and the op-

tion of an exclusive micrommata green paint finish for an even more cutting-edge look. Behind the V10 there is a seven-speed S tronic transmission with lightning-fast action. The dual-clutch transmission, with its short transmission ratio, sends power to the quattro drive system in the front axle via a shaft. Its key component is an electro-hydraulically activated multi-plate clutch. It is watercooled for maximum performance. Depending on the driving situation, distribution of the drive torque by the clutch is completely variable, and in extreme cases sends up to 100 per cent to one axle. A mechanical rear differential lock provides confident traction and maximum dynamics.

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2017 Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew 10-speed can haul just about anything with new 3.5 L EcoBoost << continued from W1 Boost turbocharged V6, a 385 hp 5.0-litre V8 and a 365 hp 3.5-litre EcoBoost turbocharged V6. New for 2017, that last engine choice has been replaced with a same-size, second-generation 3.5-litre EcoBoost version, now making 375 hp at 5,000 rpm and 470 lb/ft of torque (up 10 hp and 50 lb/ft of torque). This motor hauls butt, but more importantly, it also hauls just about anything else, up to a maximum towing rate of 5,534 kg (12,200 lb) fully equipped, and with a potential maximum payload of 1,451 kg (3,200 lb). And this new, more powerful 3.5-litre EcoBoost turbocharged V6 optimizes its added oomph through an all-new electronic 10-speed automatic transmission with closer ratio gears developed, believe it or not, in partnership with General Motors. The new 10R80 10-speed transmission measures only 25 mm longer and weighs in only 2 kg heavier than the 6F55 six-speed it replaces, but its compact dimensions include three overdrive gears, a driver-select trailer/tow mode, sport mode, adaptivelearning technology that improves shift modulation, and a higher-efficiency filtration system to extend the low-viscosity transmission fluid life to impressive 240,000 km intervals. A gear selection indicator inset in the tach display tells you exactly what gear you are in. The cogs seem to shift seamlessly, sometimes non-sequentially, skipping gears under light load conditions. The broader range of gears not only improves acceleration smoothness and towing response, it also bolsters fuel economy, working in conjunction with a start/stop system. The transmission runs through shift points quickly in normal driving situations, the engine barely budging past 1,000 rpm in town and spinning at a low 1,500 rpm or so at highway speed. This powertrain combination is rated at 13.6/10.3L/100km (city/hwy) although my real world results, with a good percentage of light duty highway runs, usually hauling nothing more than me, averaged out to 13.9L/100km (comb).

ABOVE The 2017 F-150 in Lightning Blue, one of three new colours for 2017 and in Lariat trim enhanced with optional packages and standing on 20-inch Tarnished Dark Painted wheels. TOP RIGHT New for 2017, a second-generation 3.5-litre EcoBoost engine, now making 375 hp at 5,000 rpm and 470 lb/ft of torque (up 10 hp and 50 lb/ft of torque). RIGHT The F-150 SuperCrew second row with more room than in many large cars, with black leather and sporty red trim. The 3.5-litre 10-speed pairing is a $750 option in our as-tested Lariat, which may be a mid-level trim model, but it has been thoroughly pimped-out with over $17K worth of options, including everything from Special Edition packaging ($2,400) to a Tech package with 360 view camera ($1,250), power telescopic mirrors ($570) and an Equipment Group package with blind-spot monitoring, LED mirror spot lights, navigation, a new Sync Connect system, a heated second row and heated steering wheel, and a long list of other items. That makes for a pretty complete 2017 F-150 package. But, as I hinted at the beginning of the story, the new combined addition of the 3.5-litre EcoBoost and 10-speed

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