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ince arriving in Canada from Guatemala almost 30 years ago, Irma Herrera has been intent on making a better life for her family.

She put her hopes for a better education and improved language skills to one side and became a cleaner, often working two jobs — one from 6 a.m. to noon and then another from 6 p.m. to midnight.

“I just want to support my children and my family, so my English is not so great,” she explained from her Newmarket home, where she lives with her husband and three daughters.

In 2015 Herrera found herself working with a company cleaning York Regional Police’s Aurora headquarters.

Nearing the end of the year, the firm lost its contract with the police and a new company was ushered in.

Herrera was offered employment with the new firm and was instrumental in the switchover, she said, showing the new janitorial business, Kleenway Building Maintenance Services, around the large building.

Although she missed her friends from the former company and found her new bosses were unhelpful and rude, Herrera said she knew how important it was to continue pulling in paycheques, considering her husband had just lost his job

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and one of her children was in need of medical attention at the time.

“I was scared for the future of my new employment,” she said. “I felt like many of the managers had anger control problems, they wouldn’t even let us get water unless it was our break time or at lunch.

Cleaning jobs are very hard; when people are not polite with you, it makes it even more difficult.”

Still struggling financially though, Herrera asked for more hours and was rewarded and even relied upon by Kleenway to clean the office of the police chief.

However, after a number of weeks, she noticed her paycheques remained unchanged and she was not being paid for working those extra hours.

“I asked my manager, ‘I notice you haven’t paid me my overtime’,” she said.

“He kept saying it was included in my paycheque. But when I told my husband, he said I should go to the Labour Relations Board. Other employees weren’t See page A8.

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Irma Herrera went to the Labour Relations Board after she didn’t receive full pay for several weeks. A week later, she was fired from her job.

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Want to see The Hip’s last concert but don’t have a ticket? Good news Aurora Town Park hosting community screening of Kingston show

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Aurora wants to make sure you can see the Tragically Hip’s final concert.

Town council approved a plan to allocate $5,500 toward hosting a community screening of The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration at Town Park Aug. 20, during a council meeting Tuesday night. The money will pay for a screen, projector, technician and sound system.

The CBC live viewing of the concert presents a unique opportunity to provide residents with a once-in-alifetime, free presentation of an iconic Canadian band, Councillor John Abel, who introduced the motion, said, noting 80 Canadian municipalities are screening the concert.

The setup of the event would be the same as that of the Concerts in the Park series.

Abel says the screen will be placed at the park bandshell and a communi-

ty organizing committee, consisting of representatives from the Aurora Music Festival, Optimist Club and Magna Hoedown, will oversee the event.

The town will provide garbage cans, picnic benches and other inkind services. Concert posters will be put up around town, once CBC grants permission for the screening.

Aurora’s northern York Region neighbours, Newmarket and East Gwillimbury, will not screen the concert, but Georgina will.

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Aurora has approved a plan to allocate $5,500 toward hosting the screening of The Tragically Hip’s final concert.

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‘I basically lost everything in one night’

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n a matter of seconds, an impaired driver changed Cherie Daniels’ life forever.

Daniels, a 35-year-old mom of two children, was struck head on on by a drunk driver around 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 2011, while driving along Huronia Road in Barrie.

“We were approaching the train tracks and to me it looked like he was going to put his car in the ditch, but then he over-corrected and he came straight into my lane.

He hit me head on,” she recalled.

The first thing she remembers after the crash is being overcome with pain.

“It felt like I woke up and I was in a lot of pain, I couldn’t breathe,” she said.

As she came to, she found her vehicle had been torn apart.

“The dashboard and everything else was in my lap,” she said. “The windshield was smashed and all the airbags had gone off too.”

At the emergency room, doctors determined she had a broken sternum.

A few days later, after she started experiencing headaches and nausea, tests revealed she had also suffered a mild brain injury.

While she has done a lot of healing over

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Cherie Daniels was seriously injured after she was hit by a drunk driver in December 2011. the past four years, her life will never be the same.

Daniels still requires regular physiotherapy and psychological treatment and will continue to need help for the foreseeable future.

“The joints in my neck, they still lock up when I rotate them and my left shoulder has issues, too, because it was damaged by the seatbelt,” she said.

She also has a severe phobia of driving and only drives when it’s not busy or when

she absolutely has to.

A few months before the crash, Daniels had started her own cleaning business, but her injuries have prevented her from returning to work.

“I basically lost everything in one night,” she said. “So for two years, I was extremely angry. I couldn’t think about anything, my career or what I was going to do. Now I’m very limited to what I can do, which is very frustrating, because I’m only 35 years old.”

The situation has affected everyone in her family and has put a strain on her marriage.

“My husband had to take last year off because of stress, because we need two incomes to survive,” she said.

The driver who injured Daniels also survived the crash. In addition to serving six months in jail, he was issued a five-year driving probation and a fine.

When the matter went before the courts, she found the driver had received an impaired driving charge two weeks before her crash.

Daniels was “outraged”.

“I think we need stricter laws, because people take the laws as a joke, and I think the laws would have more impact if they were tougher,” she said.

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Nut-free Aurora food plant hiring workers, expanding Treasure Mills receives $100K grant from provincial and federal governments to buy food processing machinery

By Lisa Queen

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Treasure Mills president Robert Johnson speaks Tuesday after the provincial and federal governments announced a $100,000 grant to buy food processing machinery, which is part of $2.5 million in funding to boost York’s food and beverage processing sector.

This was no half-baked funding announcement.

A $100,000 government grant for food processing machinery will allow an Aurora company to expand its markets in the United States and western Canada and hire new workers, the president says.

“It’s fabulous, fabulous, fabulous. It’s fantastic. It’s awesome to be able to get the support of the government and to be able to be recognized in the market and the community because of it,” Treasure Mills president Robert Johnson said following the funding announcement at his plant on Englehard Drive.

“We’re going to hire because we’ve become more competitive, which allows us to drive more products and growth.

“As we grow, we’re actually putting in another line.”

The funding to Treasure Mills, which makes nut- and peanut-free snack foods such as muffins, cookies and cupcakes in its 30,000-square-foot plant, is part of a $2.5 million investment by the provincial and federal governments to boost York Region’s food and beverage processing sector.

Treasure Mills, grew by more than 60 per cent and “hired dramatically” last year, Johnson said.

The grant for the flow wrapper machinery has reduced the company’s production costs by 10 per cent and increased product output

by 200 per cent.

“The investment has really helped Treasure Mills to add innovation and efficiency to our facility since we moved into Aurora,” Johnson said.

“We really need this in order to compete into the U.S. market and (to move into) other products that now we’re launching into as we’re stepping outside the of bakery into (other) products, which forces us to compete with much bigger companies.”

We’re going to hire because we’ve become more competitive, which allows us to drive more products and growth.

As we grow, we’re actually putting in another line.

While Johnson said the funding is allowing him to expand his workforce, he couldn’t say how many new workers the grant will allow him to hire.

Making strategic investments in food and beverage processing companies boosts the region’s agri-food sector, Oak RidgesMarkham MPP Helena Jaczek said.

The agri-food sector provides one in nine jobs in Ontario and generates more than $36 billion a year, she said.

Investments in the sector translates into good jobs and growth in the economy, Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MP Leona Alleslev added.

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RECREATION & LEISURE

Hidden gems await discovery around our communities

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Valerie Mori strolls through the Aurora Arboretum with her dog, Penny.

nyone with a sense of adventure knows it’s nice to venture off the beaten path every once in a while.

Almost all of us know of a fantastic local spot or two that can help us easily while away an afternoon, kick back and relax or drop our jaws in amazement. It could feature picturesque scenery or hear-a-pin-drop quietness. It might be easy on the budget or offer a unique educational experience.

So, with that in mind, our newsroom has compiled a list of some of our favourite hidden gems to share with you. We hope you’ll consider visiting a few of these places. You won’t be disappointed and you just might gain the same appreciation we have for them. They’re all free to visit and we’ve tried to provide a variety of places and options that might pique your interest.

Staff Photo/Mike Barrett

AURORA COMMUNITY ARBORETUM Aurora Community Arboretum - Access points along John West Way, Industrial Parkway North and St. John’s Sideroad Sprawling over 100 acres, which are mostly bordered by St. John’s Sideroad, Wellington Street East, Industrial Parkway North and John West Way, the land includes the historic Petch House and a variety of trees dedicated in honour of local residents. The east branch of the Holland River also winds through the arboretum.

The Ghost Locks as seen from the Tom Taylor Trail in Newmarket.

Visitors can hike or ride a bike or walk their dogs along the trails. In the meadow area, they can view a variety of birds and wildflowers.

“I like these trails because they’re shaded on hot days,” Newmarket resident Valerie Mori said, her sixyear-old Yorkie, Penny, at her side. “Lots for (Penny) to see. It’s a nice park, a nice area. There aren’t quite as many bicycles here and I like that.”

Further information on the arboretum can be found at auroraarboretum.ca.

99 STEPS Staff Photo/Mike Barrett

GHOST LOCKS Newmarket Ghost Canal – Best access points at George Richardson Park (enter near the dog park) and Rogers Reservoir in East Gwillimbury A ghost of northern York Region’s past once brought down a government. Now, it’s nearly under my feet.

I approach the Holland River bridge along the Tom Taylor Trail at George Richardson Park, past a spot on the grass where a painted turtle has just laid her eggs. The birds are chirping and the air is cool for a summer day. Four ladies walk ahead of me on the bridge and chat about work and a bicyclist approaches from behind. There’s a boy fishing down by the river with an older man I presume is his father. The slight wind makes the trees rustle in a way that blends in with the sound of the water as it flows slowly downstream.

Barrie Mashinter, a Newmarket resident for more than 30 years, stands with his small white dog Hogan, 14, on the bridge and stares at the water.

He uses the trail almost daily.

“I’m watching a turtle down there,” he says, before discussing his favourite aspects of the trail. “It’s nature. It’s quiet. Everyone stops and gabs. You want a place to go and walk, it’s a good place.”

I introduce myself and tell him my purpose for the day and he points to the large concrete slabs on the other side of the bridge that stick out from the grass. He gestures downward with his hand and I know I’ve found my target.

We are standing over and beside parts of the longabandoned lock system, which still dots the natural landscape along the eastern branch of the Holland River between Green Lane in East Gwillimbury and Main Street in Newmarket.

Much of the area has been filled in and the work camps left a century ago, but you can almost picture the water rolling from the lock down into an area now claimed by wet marshland.

Mashinter knows a bit about the failed canal project.

“You’re standing on history,” he says.

With a total length of about 16 kilometres, the canal was supposed to connect Newmarket to the Trent-Severn Waterway via the East Holland River and Lake Simcoe. However, the project ran into several issues and was eventually abandoned when the government of Liberal Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier was toppled by the Conservatives, led by Robert Borden. The project was touted heavily by powerful Liberal cabinet minister William Mulock, but the Conservatives used it as an example of “out-of-control” spending by the government in the lead-up to the election.

Construction was almost complete when work was abandoned nearly 100 years ago, but the three completed lift locks, swing bridges and a turning basin remain largely intact.

99 Steps – Thornton Bales Conservation Area, 19th Sideroad in King Township (converts into Mulock Drive in Newmarket), just west of Bathurst Street It is an overcast afternoon, but looking up, I could barely tell.

The canopy is so thick at times in Thornton Bales Conservation Area that the sky is only visible in small patches. It is dark and, other than the chirping of birds in the distance, the rustling of leaves from a decent wind and the light footsteps of another hiker in the distance, it is silent. I’m walking the 99 Steps, an infamous portion of the conservation area located in a rural area just west of Newmarket in King Township. You can smell the moist dirt and fresh rain and there is a noticeable temperature difference from the parking lot, where the sun hits your skin, to the shaded cover on the inside of the forest.

Part of the Oak Ridges Moraine, Thornton Bales has an elevation that drops 54 metres from its southwest corner to its northern boundary.

Boyfriends have brought their girlfriends here for years and there is a legend of a peculiar looking ‘witch tree’ that brings out searchers. But my primary task is to tackle this formidable foe under my feet.

There is a sharp drop off down the hill as you approach the first step. The steps are made of

wood and dirt. On the 14th step, I notice a tree with an arrow pointing upward, so I look to the leaves above and feel small and slightly off balance. I steady myself before continuing down the staircase, though I stop on occasion to observe the fallen trees and the plants and saplings growing out of the mulch.

I count the steps as I walk and notice how the path at the bottom winds into the distance. I have triumphed at my first task, but I’m surprised by the final step count. I wonder how many hikers and lovers and the just plain curious have shared my thoughts.

Perhaps it only adds to the intrigue of the dark and serene landscape.

Laura Beaton is the 2015 curator at the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame.

ALL OUR KIDS CAN PLAY PARK All Our Kids Can Play Park – 535 Timothy St., and there’s also access from the Tom Taylor Trail entrance on the north side of Timothy Tucked into the Tom Taylor Trail in downtown Newmarket, the park is hidden just out of sight from more popular venues such as Riverwalk Commons and Fairy Lake.

But there are some truly unique aspects to this park that make it stand out from many others in the area. It’s designed to create a unique play area for all children, regardless of their abilities or challenges.

There’s a dinosaur dig area and fitness equipment, as well as a large gazebo.

“I like that it’s so close to the (Riverwalk Commons) splash pad and all the trails,” Newmarket resident Angie Harrison said, as her son, Spencer Albrecht, played in the dig. “It’s right in the heart of Newmarket.”

Staff Photo/Mike Barrett

AURORA SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Staff Photo/Mike Barrett

Spencer Albrecht, 2, and Bristol Simpson, 3, explore the park’s dinosaur dig site.

Aurora Sports Hall of Fame – Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way Most people visit Aurora Town Hall to deal with a municipal issue.

Now, perhaps, they’ll stop to take a look at a tidy display of Aurora’s rich sports history. On the third floor of town hall, located at 100 John West Way, the hall sits in a corner by an elevator. But visitors can see a variety of artifacts — from an old Corn Pops box featuring Aurora three-time Olympian Mark Heese and a collection of medals, plaques, photographs and trophies.

You can also see profiles of the 17 inductees,

including Heese. National Hockey League player Greg Hotham, tennis champion Kenneth Sinclair, skier Brian Stemmle and goaltending pioneer Harry ‘Hap’ Holmes.

“We have so much sport history in this town,” Laura Beaton, who curated the hall exhibit in 2015, said.

“It’s interesting. People in Aurora should know what’s been done. It’s a part of our culture and history of our town. It’s a small town and it’s interesting to see all these people who have travelled internationally and have won so many awards.”

The hall will move to a permanent and larger location at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex in the fall. For more details, visit aurorashof.ca.

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EDITORIAL

Petition to law in months an impressive feat

Bernie O’Neill

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o the relief of potentially thousands of parents, the province has announced it will ban child-care waitlist fees.

For families who have been paying child-care organizations without any assurance that space will open up for their child, this is wonderful news.

It’s also a bit surprising, given the public consultation part of the process just ended July 4. Government rarely operates this quickly.

Starting Sept. 1, parents will no longer have to cough up deposits or wait-list fees to organizations in the hope that a spot might open up.

How many parents have struggled to meet those payments, on top of their other financial obligations, over the years?

How many parents believed the system was stacked in favour of those with the financial resources to cover any fees demanded?

The fact that fees were often non-refundable could only have sprinkled salt on the wounds.

And some parents were no doubt on multiple waiting lists, adding to their burden.

Instead of collecting money for nothing, child-care operators will now have to make public their waitlist policies and ensure parents know where they are on the lists (to prevent queue jumping), while protecting their privacy.

Last week’s announcement has been embraced by many, including the YMCA, a leading provider of non-profit care in the province.

“YMCA Ontario supports the Government of Ontario’s proposal to remove wait-list fees as this will reduce the financial burden faced by many families when enrolling their children into child care,” said YMCA Ontario Child Care Advisory Group chairperson Linda Cottes.

For those who question the value of the petition in our democracy, this issue came before the house as a petition on April 11, where concerns were voiced not just about accessibility to child care, but about the notion of parents being required to compete financially for space.

From petition to law in the matter of a few months is an impressive feat.

The scarcity of public child-care spaces has long been a problem in this province.

The playing field needs to be level for families in search of care.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Column on national anthem was shocking Re: And what about ‘patriot’ love?, column by Bernie O’Neill, July 28.

I was shocked you printed Bernie O’Neill’s column critiquing the changing of the lyrics of “O Canada”, replacing “all our sons” with “all of us.”

O’Neill, by his own slippery slope logic, equated this change with ridiculous exaggerations like the inclusion of “[a] groovy kind of love”, reducing an earnest attempt to make our anthem more inclusive and less malecentric to an idiotic hippie-dippie whim.

Anyone who has thought at all seriously about gender equality would not be as ignorant as to write what he did, or pull the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” routine (“It’s just that, Canada seems to have been operating fairly well for ages with the lyrics we have”).

He argues such a change flies in the face of tradition, and of course, it does change our anthem — we exchange one noun for another and the meaning remains the same.

But now half the population doesn’t think to herself, “I’ll just assume it means me, too.”

O’Neill has never made that assumption (or been told, essentially as he is telling me, “stop making a fuss and assume it’s you, too”).

Let me assure you, it’s nice to not be an afterthought.

I would ask O’Neill to please think about the words he puts on a page — he has a wide audience and he’s spreading a stance that uses exaggeration in place of logic, that champions the status quo for its own sake, and that is always on the wrong side of progress, no matter what the cause.

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Re: And what about ‘patriot’ love?, column by Bernie O’Neill, July 28.

Real traditionalists sing O Canada as it was originally written in Canada’s other official language: French.

The first English lyrics were written more than 25 years later in 1906 and continue to be debated and revised to this day, while the French lyrics remain unchanged since 1880.

I’m a proud Canadian and a real traditionalist when it comes

to O Canada.

It strikes me that many socalled traditionalists simply don’t like change to the lyrics that they grew up with.

FYI: “in all our sons command” replaced “thou dost in us command” in 1914, one of many “official” English changes over the years.

Gilles Philippe Richmond Hill

Making changes to national anthem a waste Re: And what about ‘patriot’ love?, column by Bernie O’Neill, July 28.

I agree with O’Neill’s comment about the recent change to our national anthem. To me, this change resembles trying to pick a bone in an egg.

It’s insignificant, while wasting taxpayers’ money at the same time.

“O Canada” was proclaimed Canada’s national anthem in 1980 and it was first sung in 1880.

So, it is literally a piece of poetry passed along from our ancestors.

We would not modify an aged poem to make it gender-neutral.

Instead, we only preserve and appreciate its classic integrity.

By the same token, are we going to apply gender neutrality to the masterpieces of Shakespeare so that the contents would be compatible to our standards nowadays?

I hope our prestigious senators or MPs are more focused on enhancing the well-being of citizens, than on these unconstructive ideas.

Wally Cheung Richmond Hill

Column oblivious to sexism on issue Re: And what about ‘patriot’ love?, column by Bernie O’Neill, July 28.

Column spoken like a true white man ignorant/oblivious of his privilege and the systemic sexism and heterosexism still evident every day in Canada.

By the way, when the words were amended from “us” to “sons”, it was likely to invoke patriotism for our male troops in the First World War. Of course, women weren’t allowed to vote then.

Being anything other than of a binary gender construct was illegal.

And 100 years later, our new

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prime minister had to justify why half of his cabinet was female.

If I wrote these words on social media, I would likely be threatened by “our sons” with sexual assault.

I am one of the uncool people singing “in all of us command” at the game.

Terry Kelly Aurora

Many thanks to librarians in East Gwillimbury I would like to send many thanks to the hard-working librarians at the East Gwillimbury branch.

My family is constantly met with a smile as they welcome all questions.

All this while going above and beyond to make my children’s love of reading grow.

I am often humbled by their patience and enthusiasm as my ecstatic kids run them off their feet in search of the newest title.

It is times such as these that I feel so fortunate to be living in this little community.

I have many fond memories from my own childhood embedded in this library and am so happy things have stayed the same as my own children grow here.

Thank you to everyone who makes this local library what it is: a place of wonder and excitement.

A. Sharpe East Gwillimbury

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he Olympics are a dangerous time for impressionable fellows such as myself.

We watch a couple of events on the tube and pretty soon we’re driving to work thinking about being in some race or another (the sport doesn’t really matter) crossing the finish line to the roar of the crowd and we can barely remember how we drove to work or what route we took.

Tears well up in our eyes as we finally get the recognition due to us for a lifetime of, well, hard work and training? Not really. Silly daydreaming? Exactly.

By fellows like myself, I mean fellows who don’t lift weights at the gym five times a week, have never raced yachts and aren’t sure if hop, skip and jump is an Olympic event or the guys on the Rice Krispies box.

But then the Olympics come on the TV and all of that changes. We’re swept up in the drama of it all. We are experts in the sport that’s on that day.

We’re thinking about how to improve our split times in the pool or if we should shave our legs to create less drag.

We try not to let our families know this is how we view ourselves, because they’d spit their chewing tobacco all over the dinner table in laughter.

But that’s how we feel, as if only we had the talent, the physique, the drive, the skill, the strength, the endurance, the lung capacity, the natural ability, or, more importantly, THE SUPPORT OF OTHERS, we could have been a contender in Rio. “Maybe there’s still hope to get to the Olympics after the next Olympics,” we think to ourselves.

We start pondering which sport we could master to such a degree that, eight years from now, we could make the Canadian Olympic team and be there, blundering our way into the stadium at the end of the marathon, the din of the crowd almost overwhelming as spectators turn to each other and ask, “Who the heck is the old guy? Must be a lost spectator.”

Never mind running!

Obscure sports come to mind, such as archery or water polo (always surprised the horses don’t drown), where you figure you can be among the best in the world because only a few thousand people on the planet take part in the sport anyway.

Soon you’re the fifth alternate on a men’s handball team that somehow makes it to the gold medal game after players from several teams take ill with food poisoning, including yours.

Except for you, as you take a pass on the meal you have secretly tainted.

You fire home the winning goal on a penalty kick in the 58th minute! Wait a minute, it’s handball! Anyway, you score the big goal. You’re a hero.

Why do people dream this way?

Sure, some of us are just dreamers.

But maybe it’s also because, in real life, we really could do more to make people feel like winners.

You do a good job at work and they don’t give you a medal and play the national anthem. Nobody interviews you on camera. Your folks aren’t there cheering you on.

You simply get to keep your job.

Should it be that way?

Why not tell someone when they’ve done a good job? (Most business people only hear feedback from customers when there’s something wrong.) Compliment someone when you think they have a great store or service. Look people in the eye and smile and genuinely tell them you hope all goes well with the rest of their shift, their week, their life.

Greet your loved one at the door and let them know how happy you are to see them cross the finish line at the end of their day. Cheer on the people in your life who are giving 110 per cent, even if they aren’t Olympians. You might make them feel like one ... for a minute or two.

Bernie O’Neill is managing editor of the Markham Economist & Sun.

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With impaired driving continuing to be a significant issue, she questions why the federal government wants to potentially complicate the problem by legalizing marijuana.

“I think any impaired driving is bad and the government needs to do more research before they start selling it to people,” she said, adding the government needs to determine how it will deal with impaired driving due to marijuana use, “because if they don’t, there are just going to be more and more crashes. People will abuse it because it’s legal.”

In addition to lobbying for tougher laws, Daniels uses her experience to help others.

She is a member of the board of directors with the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) chapter for Barrie/Simcoe and manages the group’s website and social media activities.

Her role with the organization has helped her transition from a victim to a survivor.

“I’ve found it to be very beneficial,” she

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She is also committed to supporting her family again and is optimistic she will be able to return to the workforce soon.

“I try to remain positive,” she said.

“There are some days where I get discouraged and depressed, but I don’t let myself get too caught up.”

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being paid as well, but I was scared to lose my employment.”

Herrera made the tough decision and lodged a complaint in the middle of February.

One week later, she was fired from her job, she said.

“It affected me a lot. I felt very bad, because I don’t think I did anything wrong,” she said. “At first I was angry at my husband for suggesting I complain. It has caused a lot of stress and I was forced to go on unemployment.”

Since February, she has been living in limbo.

However on June 23 the labour board investigation found the company owed Herrera $2,800 in back pay. That money has still not been paid.

When reached by phone, a man only identifying himself as “Louis” and claiming to be the company’s director, said he intends to fight the board’s findings.

He also suggested he had other reasons for firing Herrera and stated that the company has a good reputation in the region, working with not only the police, but also the Region of York for a number of years.

“At Kleenway, we proud ourselves on being a fair and responsible employer. The matter to which you are referring is a personnel matter,” according to an emailed statement from Kleenway’s Bill Germanis.

Since then, Herrera said there has been a turn for the better in her life — her husband landed a good job and she has been taking some time to be with her children, while seeking new employment herself.

But she said the incident has shaken her trust in her adoptive home.

“In Guatemala, companies take advantage

of workers all the time, I understand,” she said. “But here in Canada? I never thought it was possible. I considered this country such an honest place. I’m now glad I complained.

My daughters told me they are proud that they have a strong woman in their lives.”

Herrera also hopes her story will act as a good example for other immigrant women with poor English language skills being bullied by employers.

“I hope this encourages other women to stand up for what is rightfully theirs,” she added.

Labour professor Wayne Lewchuk of McMaster University said situations like Herrera’s are not only becoming more common, but are also likely one of the reasons the province is reviewing labour standards and rules.

“There are more people in precarious employment and these kinds of workers are easy pickings for employers,” he said.

“The balance of power has shifted and now there are more vulnerable workers and fewer unions.”

He said people who do complain to the labour board are usually terminated soon after, however it’s more common for workers to complain after quitting their jobs.

York police have weighed in on Herrera’s circumstance, insisting the cleaning company will comply with all appropriate regulations.

Although Const. Laura Nicolle said Herrera has never been employed by the police, rather, a contractor, used by the service, she said the police do expect Kleenway to follow the rules.

“We will be addressing the issue with the cleaning company to make sure they comply with Ministry of Labour and appropriate employment standards,” she said. “We feel confident the cleaning company will address issues with their employee.”

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Coppa’s Fresh Market to launch Nonna Francesca’s Ristorante at new King City location KING CITY, ON, August, 2016 – Coppa’s Fresh Market is pleased to announce the opening of Nonna Francesca’s Ristorante, the company’s first restaurant, in addition to a full complement of freshly prepared foods at its new King City location, opening soon.

Designed to enhance the entire shopping experience, this latest addition to the grocer’s products and services will enable shoppers to enjoy a fresh, home-cooked meal without having to prepare it themselves. Whether customers only have a short amount of time to enjoy a hot lunch or simply don’t have the energy to cook dinner after a long day, Nonna Francesca’s Ristorante and the fresh selection of ready-made foods will ensure customers still have easy access to the authentic foods they love.

Nonna Francesca, the matriarch of the Coppa family, was the original inspiration behind the company’s line of Italian comfort foods. Using traditional ingredients to make classic Italian meals, she brought her entire family together over dinner. These ready-made and freshly prepared meals are the next logical step in bringing the world’s freshest foods to consumers, while keeping Nonna Francesca’s tradition alive.

The restaurant will have a Pasta Station where pastas and flavours are harmoniously combined, a Grill Time Station where patrons can have meat, fish or vegetables prepared exactly the way they like it, and a bar with a wide variety of local and international beers and wines. Hand-made pizzas and smaller plates will also be available. Nonna Francesca’s Ristorante is designed to replicate the experience of dining together at a family home. The restaurant will serve food throughout regular store hours (listed below) for the best possible customer convenience.

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Prepared foods currently available at other Coppa’s locations will have their own dedicated department at the new King City store. This will be a big time-saver for busy shoppers as they can visit the store, purchase a hearty meal for the entire family, and get home quickly. Foods are prepared daily, and only the best ingredients are used in Nonna Francesca’s ready-to-eat pizzas, pastas, poultry items and other traditional favourites. Bring a little Italian flair to your family’s dinner table, next office function or barbeque event.

Store hours at the new Coppa’s King City located at King’s Ridge Marketplace, 1700 King Rd, (at Dufferin St.) are Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 9 pm and Sunday, 8 am to 8 pm.

About Coppa’s Fresh Market

Coppa’s Fresh Market is a family owned and operated grocery store chain. The company currently has three locations in the Greater Toronto Area, with a fourth slated to open in August. Coppa’s is committed to providing an authentic grocery experience, offering a combination of exceptional value, superior service and a selection of the finest quality food from around the world.

The ownership group’s family roots run over 50 years deep in the grocery business; the Coppa family opened their first grocery store at 1558 Queen Street West in Toronto. The company takes great pride, passion and care in bringing their customers a comprehensive global shopping experience; one that offers the freshest and widest variety of foods from top local suppliers and authentic international brands.

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The Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee has been established to make recommendations to Council and provide guidance in the development, promotion, collaboration and implementation of Town of Aurora community events and opportunities in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Confederation during the year of 2017. Currently, one (1) citizen member is required to fill a vacancy.

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Commerce, 14483 Yonge St. CONTACT: Sandra Watson, s.watson@aurorachamber.on.ca, 905-727-7262 ext. 23, COST: Free The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is hosting a roundtable consultation with small business owners throughout the community to identify the barriers that they face. Sheldon Leiba, vice-president, network & membership relations at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, will be in attendance to discuss the concerns of small businesses in Aurora. To register, business owners are invited to contact Sandra Watson.

Dairy Queen’s 14th annual Miracle Treat Day WHEN: Varies WHERE: Participating Dairy Queen locations CONTACT: Jill.Lindsay@mediaprofile.com COST: Proceeds go to Children’s Miracle Network Net proceeds from every Blizzard treat sold at participating locations will be donated to your local Children’s Miracle Network member hospitals. For more information and locations, visit DairyQueen.ca.

East Gwillimbury Farmers Market WHEN: 2 to 7 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Farmers Market, Yonge Street and Green Lane CONTACT: www. eastgwillimbury.ca COST: Free Enjoy local fruits, vegetables, perennials, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, honey, sauces, preserves, soaps, artisans and much more. More vendors, more variety and something for everyone!

Temple Stories WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Sharon Temple, 18974 Leslie St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Visit the Sharon Temple for fun stories, rhymes and songs! Ages 0-5. Please Register. Details at egpl.ca

Computers for Scaredy Cats WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Do you want to use a computer, but feel scared?

Attend this drop-in program geared to your computer needs, from learning to surf the internet to using a word document. Bring your own computer or register to use one of the library’s. Visit us online at egpl.ca

Bebop & Dance WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: 905-473-2472, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Get moving! This action-packed program is filled with movement for little ones. Ages 2-5. Drop in.

Maker Madness Workshop WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: 905-473-2472, info@egpl.ca COST: Free See egpl.ca for ages. Free. Please Register. Unleash your creative side at these hands-on workshops.

Mandala Stones WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Don’t miss this fun and relaxing activity! Using paint and river rocks, children will create wonderful works of art using geometric patterns.Ages 8-11 years. Please register.For more information visit www.egpl.ca.

Sew Awesome! Workshop Series WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: $10 + $3.50 materials Learn basic sewing machine skills while creating fun projects. Bring sharp scissors, ruler or measuring tape. See sample projects at the branch. Each workshop is offered for beginners or advanced beginners. Details at egpl. ca. Ages 13+. Ages 10-12 years may participate with adult. Register for the workshop.

Wanted — Adult male singers WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Harmony Hall, Sharon Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St. CONTACT: Dave McCaffrey, 905-235-5893, onyxbari@gmail.com Experience the joy of singing 4-part a cappella harmony in the company of friends, while supporting our communities through various events and performances.

Reader Jinmin Zhou sent us this YOUR SHOT of a raccoon hanging out on a grape vine. Send us YOUR SHOT. The theme is nature and wildlife. Email your high-resolution JPEGs to newsroom@ yrmg.com.

CONTACT: 905-473-2472, info@egpl.ca COST: $2 Come out for 4 sessions of art projects inspired by nature! Projects include sun-printing, pressed flower art and more! Ages 6+. Register. Details at egpl.ca At the Movies: The Little Prince WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Come to the library and cool down with juice and popcorn. The Little Prince (PG; 90 min) All ages.

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Nature Day with Ontario Nature WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve, 18462 Bathurst St. CONTACT: Smera Sukumar, 416-444-8419 ext. 238, smeras@ontarionature.org COST: Free From 10 a.m. to noon: Help monitor for butterflies and native bees at the pollinator garden and learn how to submit data to citizen science programs. From noon to 1 p.m.: Come meet your fellow neighbours, and enjoy a free lunch on us. There will be crafts and games for kids. From 1 to 3 p.m.: Take a guided walk through the property to see what other reptiles and amphibians you can find along the way! Register at ontarionature.org/protect/habitat/cawthra_mulock.php

Builder’s Club WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Put your engineering skills to the test! Build different structures from unique and ordinary materials! Ages 5+. Drop in. For more information, visit www.egpl.ca

Team UA Next Canada 2016 WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Sport Chek — Upper Canada Mall, 17600 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905952-0160, www.teamuanextcanada.com COST: Free Under Armour seeks young athletes between the ages of 7 and 12 who are ready to dream big, work hard and demonstrate their will to earn a spot on TEAM UA NEXT Canada powered by Sport Chek. The winners will become the face of a brand campaign at Sport Chek and Sports Experts stores across Canada. Parents and guardians can bring their young athletes to Sport Chek to compete in physical training challenges and to explain why they deserve a spot on the team.

Movie in the Park: Batman vs. Superman WHEN: 9 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Norm Weller Park, McClellan Way northeast of Bathurst Street CONTACT: Shelley Ware, 905-726-4762, sware@ aurora.ca, aurora.ca/moviesinthepark COST: Free Come for a free outdoor movie in the park. A food donation for the Aurora Food Pantry is appreciated.

For your seating comfort please bring your a lawn chair. All movies start at dusk. Film rated PG-13.

Lego & Play WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: 905-473-2472, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Ages 5+. Free. Drop in. It’s time to build! Get creative with Lego! For more information, visit www.egpl.ca

Art Gone Wild WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St.

Bebop & Dance WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public

Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: 905-473-2472, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Get moving! This action-packed program is filled with movement for little ones. Ages 2-5. Drop in. For more information, visit www.egpl.ca.

Discovery Days for Kids WHEN: 1 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Hillary House National Historic Site, 15372 Yonge St. CONTACT: Leigha Cooney, 905 727 8991, leigha.cooney@aurorahs. com COST: $5 per child, $2 for adults Join the Aurora Historical Society for its summer children’s program. Each day consists of a kid-friendly tour of Hillary House followed by a fun heritage craft or activity. Programs include Medical Detectives, Nature Seekers, Arts and Craft, Back to School, and our ever-popular Dig It! See aurorahs.com for full details.

Monday, August 15

Camp Kingdom of the Son WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Church St. CONTACT: Jeesu, 905-8537285, stpaulsnewmarket.org/2016-day-camp-stpauls-newmarket/, admin@stpaulsnewmarket.org COST: $35 Once again, St. Paul’s in Newmarket is excited to offer its day camp for children ages 4 to 12 during the week of August 15-19. There will be crafts and songs, Bible stories and games, water play and much more.

Snacks included. A fun time will be had by all.

Taste & Learn - Shrimp WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Sobeys extra Aurora, 15500 Bayview Ave. CONTACT: 905726-3397 COST: Free Join Sobeys Dietitian, Colleen for a class all about shrimp. You’ll learn all about shrimp including how shrimp connects to cholesterol and heart health while you get to sample some recipes that use this tasty seafood option. Samples provided along with recipes to take home. Register early to avoid the waitlist!

Tuesday, August 16

Aurora Chamber Small Business Roundtable WHEN: 8 to 10 a.m. WHERE: Aurora Chamber of

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TD Presents Concerts in the Park - Gypsy Kings WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Town Park, 49 Wells St. CONTACT: Shelley Ware, 905-726-4762, sware@aurora.ca COST: Free A donation for the local food pantry is appreciated. Food vendors will be on site. For your seating comfort, bring your own lawn chairs. About Gypsy Kings: A tribute to the Gipsy Kings where “Spanish flamenco and Romani rhapsody meet salsa funk”.

Paws 4 Stories WHEN: 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca Beginner and reluctant readers can develop their skills and confidence by reading to a friendly dog and trained volunteer from the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program. Attendance deposit of $10 required upon registration. All attendees will be refunded in full. Must provide 24-hour cancellation notice. Ages 5+. Please register. Learn more at www.egpl.ca Toastmasters The Court of Blarney, Newmarket WHEN: 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave. CONTACT: Jim Chapman, 905 918 0282, 5591.toastmastersclubs.org/, j.k.chapman@rogers.com COST: Guests visit for free Toastmasters can help you increase your confidence in leadership and public speaking abilities in a safe club atmosphere. Join us as a guest and find out what Toastmasters is all about. Meetings on the first and third Wednesday each month at the library.

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I myself Wendy am often heard to use these descriptive Janice phrases when working with cliClements ents and I’m glad you brought to my attention that using them is perhaps not providing the clarity I intended.

Renovating and redecorating is intimidating enough without worrying about whether or not you’re following the design and aesthetic rules, are getting too trendy or are choosing options that will go out of style before you hang the last light fixture.

To be clear, to describe something as a classic is not to infer that it is necessarily traditional in nature. By definition, “traditional” is “...an inherited, established, or customary pattern...” and for me, refers to something that harkens back to a historical time period.

For example, a traditional Queen Anne chair which commonly is a small, light chair with curving shapes, cabriole legs and a cushioned seat is traditional in nature because it is a style that was created in the early 1700’s, having a distinct historical reference.

The “Chesterfield”, which in Canada is a term commonly misused to refer to a “couch”, in fact describes a deep buttoned sofa, usually made from leather, with rolled arms and back of the same height. A decidedly traditional item, the “Chesterfield” introduces an element of history and tradition to any space.

By comparison, a “classic” item is something that has an established and enduring nature. A classic is in fashion now and will be in fashion for years to come, much like jeans which have seemingly always been in fashion, but from generation to generation convey a different style, meaning and sometimes function. To confuse the issue somewhat, something that is classic can certainly BE traditional, they are just not necessarily one in the same.

For design purposes, designers and decorators have for decades had an eye for using neutral colours - whether it be in paint colours, flooring, cabinetry, countertop or broadlooms. The way to stay current while still being classic is to adjust the neutrals you select to reflect the trends of the day without going so far as to assign a specific year or decade to your colour scheme.

Looking for a particular colour? Try great classic neutrals Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan (HC-81) or Richmond Grey (HC-96).

When in doubt using colours or establishing a neutral palette, know that white, black, brown and grey are always classics and in fact, can be introduced into most design palettes with relative ease.

In fact, there is perhaps nothing more classic than white kitchen cabinets which have maintained their popularity for many generations of homeowners.

Moreover, the shaker style cabinet door is a clean, simple middle-of-the-road style that has been a popular classic in kitchens for many years. Depending on what other design features a shaker door is paired with, it can be made to adapt to a more traditional space or a more contemporary one.

Still confused? A good rule of thumb is to know that the more detail there is to something (the more curves, recesses, trims, tassels, etc...) the more traditional it is. Less design detail denotes a contemporary style and items without detail at all establish a more modern aesthetic.

With this in mind, maintaining the “less is more” principle when it comes to style is a good way to remain classic. The trend of having nooks and crannies or groupings of small collectibles that need to be regularly maintained is a traditional look that has come and gone.

Clean, easy to maintain items with simple lines are classic because they will still be popular in years to come.

For example, white subway tiles on kitchen back splashes, tub or shower surrounds are easy to maintain and neutral in colour. These tiles are an everpopular choice for homeowners and establish a classic look in any home.

That said, the pattern in which these tiles are installed helps determine the design aesthetic being established. A staggered or “offset” tile pattern creates a more traditional look. “Stacking” the tiles one on top of the other reduces the detail in the pattern and establishes a more contemporary look.

The same material used in a different format results in a vastly different look.

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Highland Green residents look to Aurora to fight Highland Gate development

By Teresa Latchford

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Highland Green Condominium residents are looking to the town and Highland Gate Rate Payers Association to fight the proposed development on the former Highland Gate golf course.

On Sept. 19, the town will be participating in the second pre-hearing session before the Ontario Municipal Board, a session that was prompted when Highland Gate Developments Inc. turned to the OMB because the town has yet to make a decision on the proposal that would see 184 homes and a 10-storey condo built on the property.

At the first hearing there were a number of parties against the development, but the Highland Green Condo board showed its support for the developer. However, not all of the condo residents agree with the endorsement, leaving them no choice but to put their faith in the town and the ratepayers group.

Jim and Gail MacDonald, who have lived in the condo for years, understand there is little chance of avoiding all of the proposed development, but they are specifically concerned with the proposed condo to be located about 200 metres from their own.

“We are looking to the town to fight this very strongly,” Jim said, standing on his balcony with a stunning view of the tree canopy below. “The number of trees that will be removed isn’t worth anything the condo could receive in return.”

The condo board held a special meeting with residents proposing it endorse the development application. If the proposal was approved in full, the board would receive amenities such as an extension to the existing parking lot, fireplace, barbecue, landscaping, fencing and lighting, all paid for by the developer.

The residents voted 94 to 23 to support the developer at the OMB sessions.

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meeting,” Jim said. “But for the 23 who don’t agree, we have to turn to others to be our voice.”

It isn’t just the tree loss, but some of the logistics that don’t make sense to Jim. There are currently seven entrances from Yonge Street to the condo entrance a short distance away and another condo building will just add to the already congested traffic. Also, the height of the condo, even if it was dropped to seven storeys will still be taller than the surrounding condos because of the proposed height of each storey.

“The number of variances that will be needed to allow the proposed condo proves that the building doesn’t fit in the town’s official plan,” he added.

Barbara Houlding, also a resident of Highland Greens, has witnessed 80 years of development swallowing greenspace in the town she calls home. Not only is she concerned for the loss of a variety of wildlife, but she also questions how construction will impact the quality of life not only for herself but also the neighbouring Sunrise residence across the street.

“It would make sense that the proposed development will take years to complete,” she wrote in a letter to the mayor and councillors. “To have no knowledge or established timeline of when construction will start and how long we will have to endure the construction mess, dust and noise is unsettling to say the least.”

The OMB has rescheduled the upcoming pre-hearing conference from Aug. 22 and 23 to Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. at Aurora Town Hall.

For more information on the proposed development or updates, visit aurora.ca.

Unionized Aurora employees get wage increase under new contract

By Simon Martin

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The Town of Aurora has reached a fouryear agreement with unionized employees.

Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 905.01 ratified the agreement on Aug. 2 and it was ratified at council Aug. 9.

In reaching a settlement, the town noted it ensured residents will receive water, road maintenance, park maintenance and other services without disruption for the next four years.

“I want to thank the bargaining committees from both the town and CUPE Local 905.01 for working together to achieve a deal that reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility and to our citizens,” Mayor

Geoffrey Dawe said. “We believe this is a fair agreement for our employees and one that ensures we are able to deliver first-class services and programs to the residents of Aurora.”

The new agreement includes wage increases of 1 per cent for 2016, 1.5 per cent for 2017, 1.75 per cent for 2018 and 2 per cent for 2019. This deal does not impact the approved budget for Aurora.

The town employs 51 full-time CUPE employees, who provide a range of field-type services.

“This agreement represents our members’ shared vision and commitment to delivering the most effective and efficient services to the community of Aurora,” CUPE 905.01 chairperson Dustin Cutt said.

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As Smoke thinks of her daughter, Cedar, she worries the 17-yearold has a nine-times greater chance of being the victim of violence than the average Canadian.

And she bristles at the memory of going into a Georgina coffee shop one morning two years ago, only to be verbally assaulted by a man asking if she was picking up a coffee because it was too early for the liquor store to be open.

Those examples and thousands of other indignities add up to the same thing for Suzanne —a culture of First Nations peoples, and women in particular, being considered ‘less than’ in their own country.

Suzanne, a member of the Alderville First Nation, is an advocate for missing and murdered Aboriginal women. She and Cedar hold ceremonies in their backyard to remember and honour the victims and travel extensively to educate people about their plight.

She is cautiously applauding a federal government inquiry that next month will begin looking into the epidemic of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls.

Smoke believes there are more than 4,500 victims.

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Cedar Smoke in her Pefferlaw backyard. Her mother, Suzanne, is cautiously optimistic about a federal government inquiry into Canada’s epidemic of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls.

“I think it (the inquiry) is a step in the right direction. I’m optimistically cautious,” she said.

At the same time, while there are Aboriginal officials on the panel, which will conduct interviews with First Nations people across Canada, Suzanne is upset the inquiry is not being led by victims’ family members.

“Those are the people whose voices need to be on that inquiry,” she said.

“It can’t be a government official sitting in an office who doesn’t have knowledge and understanding to make decisions based in wisdom.”

While Suzanne and Cedar have worked positively with York

Regional Police on issues such as cultural diversity and sex trafficking, she is worried the inquiry won’t delve deeply enough into the role police indifference and racism play in the problem of missing and murdered First Nations women and girls.

While the inquiry suggests the government is serious about the issue, Suzanne fears the inquiry’s future recommendations may never be fully implemented.

The decades’ long tragedy of Canada’s murdered and missing Aboriginal women and girls has its roots in the exploitation of First Nations people by the first European settlers, Suzanne said.

“If we look at the root causes of why our women are being victimized, it goes back to colonization and the fur trade. It goes back to diminishing a whole race of people, devaluing the indigenous women in order to get to the land.

We’re obstacles to the land and we’re obstacles to the water. We pray for it, we sing for it, we come from the land and the water, we are indigenous to the land,” she said, adding it is often First Nations people attempting to stop ecological threats such as fracking and oil pipelines.

“That voice that we carry, that traditional ecological knowledge that we carry, is getting lost.

It’s through media, it’s through government propaganda, it’s all these things that have diminished and devalued us as a whole race because then it makes it easier to take the land, take the children, all the resources and resource extraction without any guilty conscience

on the average Canadian, because we are ‘less than’ and we have been for 500 years.”

Today, First Nations women make up 50 per cent of Canada’s sex trafficking victims, although they make up less than 3 per cent of the overall population, a statistic Suzanne calls appalling.

Meanwhile, while she acknowledges the problem of domestic violence in First Nations communities, which she said has its roots in historic indignities such as colonization and residential schools, she said it’s unfair to blame Aboriginal men for the plight of murdered and missing women and girls.

Instead, the inquiry should serve as a lightning rod for Canadians as a whole to take responsibility for the victims.

“If Canadians aren’t educating themselves to the history, if they are just going to whitewash the history and pretend everything is OK and we are victims of our own demise, then we’re never going to move forward. Canadians have to take ownership that it’s a horrible history and what are we going to do, working collectively together, to make sure this history doesn’t repeat itself?” she said.

“Silence is complacency. We are ‘less than’ in our own country, in our own sovereign land. The land that allies and settlers are on, taking the resources and all the extraction, we’re in the way of that and that is why we are disappearing.”

Beyond that, Suzanne said the issue is personal.

“I need Canadians to value my daughter as much as I do,” she said.

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Sweden setting pace in global race toward zero waste

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Mats Stromberg is the project manager at the Fortum Värme district heating facility.

He is the project manager at Fortum Värme and this is the ground floor of a new $500 million district heating facility situated in the heart of Stockholm’s Värtan port area.

“This is really high-tech for biofuel,” explains Stromberg, the person assigned to guide our roving band of journalists, who were invited to Sweden to learn about the country’s goal to become fossil fuel free over the next few decades.

Once a storage area for oil delivered by sea, this massive “cave” now houses forestry industry waste products like wood chips, bark, branches and twigs.

From here, a conveyor belt delivers industrial forest waste to a boiler where it is converted into heat and electricity.

Stromberg explains there is enough energy here to power 190,000 homes.

“In the winter, when the boiler is on maximum, consumption can go up to 12,000 cubic metres per day,” Stromberg said.

In Sweden, burning waste to produce energy is widely accepted, but in other countries, including Canada, incineration is still stymied by debate.

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It is part of a major expansion of an existing facility that also handles household and industrial waste.

The plant will further reduce the city’s carbon dioxide emissions by 126,000 tonnes per year, or the equivalent of a 12-per-cent drop in annual emissions from the area’s transportation sector.

The city of Stockholm aims to have 100 per cent fossil fuel free heat and power generation by 2040.

Anders Egelrud, Fortum Värme’s managing director, said the facility forms an important link between the city’s waste management and energy plans.

In 1975, 38 per cent of household waste in Sweden was recycled.

Today, that figure is 99 per cent: Newspapers are turned into paper, bottles are reused or melted into new items, plastic containers become plastic raw material, food is composted and becomes soil or biogas.

About half of all household waste in Sweden is burned and converted to energy.

Stockholm is largely run on district heating, a system for distributing heat generated in a centralized location, which has drastically reduced carbon emissions. The combined power and heating plants are fired up with “climate neutral fuels” such as biofuel and household waste.

York Region’s verified 2014 Waste Diversion Ontario diversion rate was 61 per cent.

However, when energy from waste is factored in, the diversion rate jumps to 85 per cent.

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Ontario’s Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program is celebrating a very special milestone this year.

The internationally acclaimed program supplies Ontario farmers experiencing domestic labour shortages with seasonal workers from Mexico and the Caribbean.

This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the program’s introduction to farming communities across the province.

Approximately 17,000 seasonal workers from Mexico, Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad-Tobago and the Eastern Caribbean States are expected to be placed at Ontario fruit and vegetable farms this growing season as a supplement to local labour.

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Nearly 1,450 farms will benefit from the program this year. In York Region alone – which includes the Holland Marsh within Bradford and King City – 888 migrant workers will help our local farmers plant and harvest crop this season.

Ken Forth, president of Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services which ministers SAWP, says he is proud to see the program helping the horticultural industry thrive and grow over the past half century.

“Migrant workers being seen as just helping our farmers doesn’t have to do with it anymore,” Forth explained.

“The program is now essential to their businesses. Not enough people want seasonal jobs, as there are not a lot of Canadians looking for seasonal work.”

Migrant workers have proven to be a vital part of every growing season in Ontario, as they commit months of their time each year to help farmers around the clock.

The program got its start in 1966 when

263 seasonal workers from Jamaica were brought to Ontario to fill a shortage of available Canadian workers. The Holland Marsh was one of the first areas to receive some of the seasonal workers. Throughout 50 years, the program has grown steadily and has consistently exceeded expectations – providing Ontario farmers a steady source of reliable, skilled and professional labour.

But it also gives seasonal agricultural workers steady employment, benefits and educational opportunities not available to them at home.

“The program works. The workers see opportunity with it,” said Forth.

“Some work six weeks, 22 weeks and even up to eight months to work here and save money for their families back home.

The program enhances lives and allows workers to go back home and educate their children.”

Forth says Canada is the whole package when it comes to agriculture, as it provides workers with great living and working conditions and is tight on its pesticide and environmental rules.

As SAWP is a ‘Canadians first’ program, supplementary seasonal farm labour is hired from partner countries only if agricultural operators cannot find domestic workers to fill vacancies.

A recent report by Agri-food Economic Systems found that chronic labour shortages continue to challenge the agricultural sector due to aging demographics, competition with other sectors and fewer numbers of young people pursuing careers in farming. As a result, demand for workers under SAWP is projected to remain steady.

The program has also been identified as a key reason that Ontario’s horticulture industry is able to generate $5.4 billion in economic activity and approximately 34,280 jobs.

For more information about SAWP, visit www.farmsontario.ca.

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Ontario’s Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program provides the Holland Marsh with nearly 900 workers every farming season to help plant and harvest crops such as celery, shown above.

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With Olympic success comes the spinoff effect, hopefully.

While we’re only a few days into the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games, Canada has earned five medals as of Tuesday and pulled off upsets in sports ranging from rugby sevens to volleyball.

This early success has local businesses and sports organizations excited over the possibility they may benefit. At Aurora sports bar Tom & Jerry’s Bistro, for example, Dave Gardner will offer a promotion this weekend, in an effort to attract residents searching for a place to gather and watch the Games.

Gardner has not noticed a significant increase in Olympic-related business so far.

He says that may be due to a lack of public knowledge about when, exactly, Canadians are competing each day. However, good crowds should show up if Canadians make it to the finals of marquee events, such as women’s soccer or the 100-metre sprint.

“Nobody seems to be doing promotions around the Olympics,” he said, as Olympic indoor and beach volleyball played on several screens setup around the restaurant.

“The whole Olympic experience doesn’t draw people in.”

Gardner has owned the restaurant for seven years — long enough to see the amount of business generated by Winter Games in Vancouver and Sochi and the London Summer Olympics. Admittedly, other sporting events, such as a Toronto Maple Leafs game, a Toronto Blue Jays playoff run

or a Team Canada Olympic hockey match, draw more people to the bar than most Summer Games events.

“Half the battle is you’ve got to get warmed up to it,” he said. “Get by the preliminary stuff. I don’t believe there is anyone saying, ‘Let’s go watch the Olympics at Tom and Jerry’s or (another) sports bar. We’re more about hockey and the winter time. I played in the NHL, so people want to come in and know what you’re thinking; people always like a little background that personalizes your experience.”

‘We are getting calls already for inquiries about our club.

It’s either a big coincidence or there’s a direct correlation.’

But the Newmarket Stingrays swimming club is already seeing interest in their sport grow, following some unexpected success in the Olympic pool. Specifically, 16-year-old Penny Oleksiak, who has won two medals so far, is being viewed as a role model for other young swimmers.

“We are getting calls already for inquiries about our club,” Stingrays head coach Alan Swanston said. “It’s either a big coincidence or there’s a direct correlation. It seems every four years we will get a higher number of inquiries. Our better swimmers know Penny quite well; they’ve spent time with her at training camps and competed against her.

Our club knows these people and it’s inspir-

ing for the swimmers. They look at Penny and say, ‘I can do that too’. They look for an avenue to do that. In this area, that would be our club.”

Swanston was optimistic about Canadian fortunes heading into the Games.

“You’re always hopeful,” he said. “It’s great to see the young people in our sport doing so well. Did we expect it? I’m not sure Canadians expect as much as Americans do, but it’s been wonderful so far. It’s incredibly hard to make the Olympic team. There are 30 or 40 people in the entire world who made it to that event. There really aren’t that many people there.”

Sport Aurora’s Ron Weese says the overall Canadian team should exceed its anticipated medal count.

“Summer Olympics is not really the Canadian strong point, but we’re starting to show the effects of the long-term development model implemented 10 to 12 years ago,” he said.

“They’re doing a very good job on the world stage. Success in sport tends to drive the recreational side; when you see national attention brought to the Jays after they won (in 1992-1993), you saw a big increase in

interest in baseball. The important thing is these sports are putting kids into sports that are meaningful for them.”

Unfortunately, the Olympic bump may not reach small sports apparel shops. The Games are shown on the TV at Newmarket’s All Pro Source For Sports and while there’s plenty of discussion among patrons, products rarely sell based on Canada’s Summer Olympic success.

“We’re not carrying the memorabilia and uniforms and we’re sort of hockey specialized,” All Pro’s longtime owner Gerry Ertl said. “If it was hockey, it would be different.

People are proud, but I don’t think there’s an uptick because of the Olympics. People need to maintain their pools whether they like it or not. We sell volleyballs and volleyball kneepads, but there’s no big uptick.

“I don’t see someone going from the TV to asking whether we’ve got a Team Canada shirt.”

There are trends in sports apparel, though. When the Jays do well, for example, baseball equipment sells quickly. And larger sporting goods chains, or anyone carrying specific Team Canada apparel, may be seeing an increase in business now, he said.

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Late bloomer: De Grasse held his own in a race against the fastest high school runners in Ontario in the 100 metres in 2012 even though he did not have proper sprinter’s attire or form. He wore basketball shoes and shorts and started the race standing rather than crouched in the blocks. The phys-ed department at Milliken Mills High School ended up supplying him with a proper pair of track shoes.

What’s his name? “A lot of people before this, they didn’t know how to pronounce my name,” De Grasse told the Toronto Star following his 200m win in the Pan Am Games last summer where he was a fan favourite. “They used to say De Grassi (like the CBC TV series DeGrassi Junior High). But now I think everybody knows that my name is De Grasse [pronounced de grass].”

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Environmentalist: Last year De Grasse bought a Honda Accord, his one major purchase since turning pro, stating he wanted to live a normal life and save his money, but added he was considering buying a Tesla. “It’s good for the environment, and it’s fast,” he said of the electric car. “I really like the car, I actually did a test drive the other day.”

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Call 1-855-853-5613

Shipper/ Receiver

FT Mon-Fri, Driver's licence, forklift licence.

Up to 3 yrs previous warehouse experience.

Reliable & team oriented. $13-$15/hr.

Resume to: info@ canadianthermix.com

Thank you for your interest, only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted.

Upper Canada Child Care is a non-profit, government licensed organization operating centres in communities throughout Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County.

High paced business looking for a professional, energetic, t a s k o r i e n te d a n d c u s to m e r b a s e d receptionist. Proficiency in excel and word are essential. Check out a full job description at choko.com.

Please send your resume to jamie@choko.com or drop off in person

Cashiers, Deli Clerks, Meat Clerks and Bakery Clerks.

Please apply in person at 1700 King Road, or email your resume to: careers@coppas.com

Handyman / Property Maintenance Person

Busy Metal Finishing Company in Newmarket is seeking enthusiastic people to occupy the positions of:

Coil Line Operators Line Hoist Operators

Available day and afternoon shifts.

Fax resume to: 905-830-1844 or email jstanton@cooperplating.com

Horton Spice Mills Limited Positions Available

• Heavy Packaging • Spice Packer

Heavy lifting and good communication skills required. Must be able to read and write English.

Please email resume and or work experience to Gloria:

Become a Foster Parent!

• Reimbursed $1800/month per

gloria@hortonspicemills.com

child tax-free.

• Generous allowances for child recreation, clothing and paid relief.

Call to inquire about joining our professional team today.

Wilco Contracting

Positions available for landscape construction labourers. interlock installation would be an asset. Own transportation.

E-mail resume to wilcocontracting@ sympatico.ca or call 905 898 6490

Call Malerie or Suzan 905-761-0333 Toll-free: 1-866-427-7827 www.maplestarservices.com

Dental Receptionist Markham

Our office requires an outgoing, compassionate person, with excellent communication skills, to join our wonderful team. Dentrix system experience is an asset.

Email your resume to markhamdental3@ gmail.com

French Speaking Assist.

Tim Horton's Now Hiring

Receptionist

Full and part time staff for new location in Newmarket, Leslie and Crowder. Morning, afternoon and midnight positions available.

Apply in person at Tim Hortons Stackhouse location or email resume to: timhortons2503@ rogers.com

& English RECE Montessori school in Aurora seeking French speaking teachers aid.

Must enjoy working with children. Position full time, start as soon as mid-august to early September. Please send your resume to info@lmmh.ca

AMONG FRIENDS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE

is hiring!!!

We're a fast casual Italian restaurant concept serving up authentic scratch-made pasta and pizza. Our brand is expanding rapidly and we're looking for enthusiastic passionate people to join our growing team. www.levetto.com We're currently looking for

FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

for pre-delivery & after sales service as well as general property maintenance & repair.

• M u s t b e e x p e r i e n c e d a n d knowledgeable with all aspects of construction • M u s t h a v e v a l i d d r i v e r ' s l i c e n s e with good drivers abstract.

Email / fax resume: Greenlife7800@gmail.com 905-479-2934 or call 905-479-5448

• Learn skills • Win prizes • Fun carrier events • Bonus point program

Please submit your resume to Sari Connell Manager, Staffing and Employee Relations By email: hr@uppercanadachildcare.com By fax: 289.982.1116

Busy clothing company looking for warehouse assistance on a full time or part time basis. Positions are available immediately. Must be prompt and reliable. Job entails quality control measures and packaging of product.

Send your resumes to sherylg@choko.com or drop off in person.

Please send resume to matt@levetto.com in confidence.

MECHANIC Experienced small engine mechanic required for busy John Deere dealership. valid driver's license and own tools required.

Competitive wages and benefits.

Call 905-640-2692, or email: wbrown@hutchinsonfarmsupply.com

Ballantrae Golf Club

requires service-oriented individuals for the following positions for the Fall of 2016: v Restaurant Service Staff v Beverage Cart & Snack Shop v Golf Course Maintenance Labourers v Golf Shop Sales Associates v Back Shop Forward resume to: Ballantrae Golf Club Fax: 905-640-9481 info@ballantraegolfclub.com Thank you to all candidates who apply. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Fencing & Decking Company Looking for help.

General Labour positions as well as Experienced Woodworking help needed.

Please email resume to: gary.loader@hotmail.com or call Gary 416-684-9132

is looking for: Registered Early Childhood Educators Program Staff Enhanced Funded Staff OCT Certified Teachers, Primary/ Junior Division Part time split shift Monday - Friday.

Please email resume to: amongfriendsdaycarecentres@hotmail.com • • • •

Banquet Hall requires

at our soon to be open Aurora location.

Kitchen/line experience is preferred but not required.

Markham builder requires

Seasonal Farm Market Retail Worker

Strong programming, leadership, and communication skills required.

Commitment to working in a child care setting. Recent police screening and up-to-date immunizations required.

16750 Weston Rd., King, Ontario

Customer Service, Servers and Line Cooks

Part Time Seasonal Driver

Wednesday and Thursday, late August October. Must have "G" licence, clean driving record, Able to lift 50 lbs, good people skills

No public transportation. 10 mins. west of Newmarket.

Email: john.m@bypeterandpauls.com

Email resume to: tpf.employment@gmail.com

All applicants applying for these positions must be available until the end of the season.

6 days a week 9 - 6 pm.

Looking for mature adult, self motivated, with good people skills.

Please apply in person to: Round The Bend Farm, 16225 Jane St, Kettleby 10 am - 5 pm in market store or Email resume to: roundthebendfarm@routcom.com

Email your resume to:

Part-time G Class Driver

$11.25/hr.

Car provided. Start ASAP Email: hrcity@outlook.com

• Food & Beverage Server • Banquet Server Part Time • Line Cook • Proshop Clerk • Backshop

Great secondary income potential!!! Evenings & weekends.

Competitive wages. Flexible hours.

parkerscleaners@rogers.com 905-727-8122

Looking for

NOW HIRING

RECE and Assistant Teachers for Before and After School positions required for Newmarket area centres.

Warehouse Help

Thursday, August 18 9:00 am - 12 noon Space is Limited. Register Now!

NOW HIRING

•F/T & P/T Servers •P/T Overnight cleaners •P/T Floor Supervisor •P/T Line Cooks •P/T Overnight Set-up

PART TIME WAIT STAFF & DISHWASHERS Evenings and weekends Email resume: oakview@interlog.com MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN or MILLWRIGHT Required for commercial bakery plant. Electrical & mechanical experience required.

Email: info@treasuremills.com

Property Manager

York Region area.

Responsible to service & maintain seniors' community, including maintenance, operating and capital budgets.

5+ years experience in managing condo/life lease properties.

General maintenance and computer proficiency. Good written and oral skills.

Submit resume: rb4glbc@rogers.com

Delivery Driver/ Store Help

Must have Valid License and own vehicle for mostly delivery & some light store duties.

Apply within store: 15102 Highway 48 Stouffville, ON.

HANDYMAN

Call 905-478-4590 or 905-252-2624

General Labour

• Mechanically inclined • Part Time leading to Full Time • Fall Arrest and Working at Heights certification helpful but not required.

(Will Train) • Able to travel out of province • O w n v e h i c l e o r a b l e t o h a v e transportation to travel to work site (GTA area) Wage : $15 -$20/ hr depending on Exp. Fax Resume or work history to: 905-868-9177 or email to donna@tycin.ca

Here We Grow Again!

Join the FedEx Ground team at our new facility in Vaughan

Hiring Event for Part-time Package Handlers 4 Must be able to load, unload and sort packages, as well as perform other related duties 4 Start times - 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 11 p.m. and 3 a.m.

4 3-5 hours per day Monday to Friday 4 Starting pay $15.40/16.40 hour 4 Scheduled pay increases 4 Tuition reimbursement program 4 Employee benefits after requirements are met 4 Career advancement opportunities

Licensed Technician Apprentice Technician Lube Technician We currently require Licensed Technicians, Apprentice Technicians & Lube Technicians for a rapidly growing service operation.

Our focus is on customer service excellence.

We offer competitive rates of pay, benefit packages & an excellent work environment in a very busy, modern service department.

Come and see why FedEx is ranked one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" - Fortune

Please register and attend a sort observation at www.WatchASortCanada.com for Thursday, August 18 at our new facility located at 45 Di Poce Way, Vaughan Ontario, L4N 4H4

We’re looking for talented, eager people with great attitudes to join our team.

Explore openings throughout our 5 locations.

General Technicians Service Advisor Lot Attendant Sales Consultants

Lube Lane Technicians Parts Advisor Detailer Part-Time Receptionist

Please send resume and cover letter to hr@newroads.ca

Please send resume by e-mail:

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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HUGE MOVING/ GARAGE SALE Sat. Aug. 13th; 7:30 am - 2 pm 259 Rhodes Circle

All items are top of the line with great low prices. Some new some old but all are one of a kind. Clown costumes (12) adult and make up plus Halloween stuff. Christmas items galore. The best for last ELVIS, ELVIS, ELVIS, ELVIS, collectables, tools and gardening equipment.

EARLY WORM GETS BEST DEALS Holland Landing

Garage Sale Sat. Aug 13 8am-12 pm 20351 Younge Street

Absolutely unbelievable deals on too much stuff sale!

Rain date Sun. Aug 14.

Sharon

Tack / Garage Sale August 13 & 14 8 am - 2 pm 124 Jennifer Cres.

Saddles, equipment, riding gear, household items, wood and hardware.

Aurora

~ Huge Garage Sale ~ Saturday, Aug. 13th, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

42 Wells Street

Clothing, household items, bikes, childrens items and much more. Rain / Shine

Aurora

Cedar Valley

Sat. Aug. 13th 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

161 Spruce Street

Moving Sale Sat. August 13th 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

17781 McCowan Rd. (and Davis Drive)

Bookshelves, jewelry, books, various household goods. Come have a look!

paddle boat, shuffleboard, Christmas and garden decor, CDs and stands

Bradford

GARAGE SALE IN SHARON !!

GARAGE SALE

Garage/ Moving Sale Sat. Aug 13th 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

112 Ondrey Street

Rattan furniture, ladies bike, figure skates, Christmas village and decorations, pictures, vases, dishes. Something for everyone!

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78 William Street

Fabulous assortment of decorator items, quality pictures, furniture, wrought iron accessories, mirrors, and so much more!!!

Newmarket

Moving Sale Saturday, Aug. 13, 8am - 2pm 308 Maple St South, off Gorham

Ikea desk/table, leather furniture, mirrors, Oriental lamp, collector plates, brass bedqueen, amp & CD changer, household items

Newmarket Garage Sale

Sat Aug 13

8 am - 12 pm

103 Mynden Way

Kid's toys & clothes, women's clothes, housewares, and much more...

Aurora

Garage Sale Sat., Aug. 13 8 am - 1 pm 240 River Ridge Blvd.

Kid's Toys, strollers & more.

Great condition

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90 GURNETT Street.

Renovated 1 bedroom available from $1350+ hydro.

Close to transit, GO, shopping, restaurants.

Miles of hiking trails within 5 minute walking distance.

905-727-5361 shawn.90gurnett@gmail.com

NEWMARKET BUILDING

Heart of Main Street, Completely renovated 1 bedroom, Laundry, Clean, Quiet. Non-smoking/pets. $1050 + Hydro.

Available September 1st.

905-505-2579 or 905-895-8534 NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom upper with beautiful oak kitchen. Laundry, cable, parking.

Walking distance to hospital and school. $1575 inclusive. No pets/smoking. Sept 1st.

Andrew 905-830-4159.

DOWNTOWN SUTTON. New 1 bedroom basement, laundry, separate entrance, parking, no pets, no smoking. Suit single professional. $950. + utilities. Available now.

Call 905-955-1121.

HOLLAND LANDING - clean, bright 2 bedroom apartment, ample parking.

Available immediately. Absolutely no smoking or pets. $850. + hydro.

416-287-1093 or 647-825-6941

Houses for Sale

Houses for Sale

Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent

NEWMARKET: SPACIOUS 3 bedroom basement apartment, close to hospital, schools and transportation. separate entrance, parking, washer/dryer, $1050 Utilities incl. first/last Available August 1st. 416-433-4222.

SUTTON WEST - 3 bdrm upper $1325 incl. Quiet street. No smoking, no pets.

Gas fireplace, min. walk to Sibbald Point Prov Park. Sept 1st. 905-252-6768 AURORA- BATHURST/ Henderson. Renovated bachelor or main floor, parking, patio, woodlot. no smoking/ pets. $895. inclusive. Possible 1 bedroom also available. 905-503-2007 Ed.

UPPER APARTMENT. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, main 2 levels of house in Aurora neighbourhood. Newly renovated, access to side deck, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, private laundry and garage. 2 parking spaces. Perfect for 2 professionals. $1750/ month inclusive. Available October 1, 2016.

Contact Lesley at 905 726 0744

DOWNTOWN RICHMOND HILL - Beautiful two bedroom apartment available October 1st.

From $1,495 includes heat, water, 1 parking, c/air and 5 app.

905-224-3264 NEWMARKET - Leslie & Ringwell. Bachelor apartment - furnished, parking, all busses at corner. No smoking or pets. Laundry available.

All cable & computer incl. $950 furnished/ $900 unfurnished. Call 905-953-8656

NEWMARKET - 2 bedroom upper. Close to hospital and GO transit.

416-688-5693 after 5pm

1 BEDROOM apt,, separate entrance.

Laundry facilities.

Hollands Landing. No smoking/ no pets. $880. inclusive.

Available immediately.

905-478-4124

Auctions & Sales

Auctions & Sales

MASSIVE OFFICE CLEARANCE SALE!

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Apartments for Rent

Articles Under $100

Antiques & Collectibles

INGLIS STOVE, vintage.

Made in Canada. Great condition, works perfectly. $100 obo.

905-738-4962

TABLE SAW, Large and works well with stand. $75. 905-772-0273

Articles for Sale

ART STUDIO MOVING SALE. Over 70 original oil paintings that I have priced the lowest ever at $100-$550. I am opening my studio to the public for one day sale on Sunday Aug 14 from 11-5pm. You may know my work from Johnny Bistro, or preview my work at ksteenson.com Home studio address is 5 Fry Court, Markham, L3P 4G9

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Cedar Decking For Sale Call for pricing 705-722-1634 Firewood

Firewood

FIREWOOD ~ Spring Sale Free Limited Delivery Area 705-722-1634 FIREWOOD 4 Bushcords $1000.

Save $500.

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Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

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Domestic Help Wanted

Domestic Help Wanted

HOMEMAKER/ CAREGIVER WANTED In Aurora. Seeking a mature female, kind and compassionate. Reliable and flexible. Physically fit, Height between 5'3 - 5'6. Fluent in English. Minimum computer skills. Applicant must be organized, like cooking cleaning, laundry and ironing to care for a small middleaged woman with progressive MS in an elect r i c w h e e l c h a i r. P T / F T. $ 1 8 / h o u r.

905-713-1799 or email lrowe101@rogers.com PART TIME NANNY needed to care for a 6 and 8 year old in Newmarket. 4 days a week - 20-25 hours a week. Applicants must have excellent local references, lots of energy and a suitable car to take children to after school activities. Pay $14-17 hour based on experience.

Please call Michelle 416-409-2499

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Condos for Rent

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NEWMARKET- DAVIS/ Lorne.

Immaculate 2 bedroom, 4 appliances, a/c, balcony, underground parking, storage, laundry facilities, gym. $1395/month, Available October 1 905-252-4278 reg.clarke@investorsgroup.com

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Handy Person

Handy Person

HONEST HANDYMAN - Reliable, experienced. Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical and Repairs. Cleaning, and More. Reasonable rates.

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ANNIVERSARIES

Yo and Scott Sunnerton together with Cindy and John Gibbs are thrilled to announce the marriage of their children.

Business Opportunities

Coming Events

Thursday, August 25, 2016 7 - 9 p.m.

Address: 57 Mosley Street (at corner of Wells)

The Rising Sun Lodge No. 129

Is holding this special event for men interested in learning more about Freemasonry.

Our Lodge has been serving the Aurora community for over 150 years. This is your opportunity to find out why we remain the world’s Premier Fraternal Organization.

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Houses for Rent

NEWMARKET BASEREASONABLE RENT MENT FOR RENT. WalkExecutive home $2400. out basement, 2 Complete one bedroom, bedrooms, 1 bathroom, with Kitchen and bath $1000 2 car parking. Available Call 905-478-4590 or 905-252-2624. for move in after August 5, 2016. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. $1,200.00 per month first and last in- PICTURE PERFECT NEWMARKET -beautiful cluded. Contact Ly after 2 b e d r o o m b u n g a l o w, 4 bedroom home backavailable Sept 2nd, in- ing onto park - 2 car garAURORA.YONGE/ Well- 3:00 PM. 905-392-9306 cludes appliances, win- age - finished basement ington. One bedroom dow coverings, walking $ 2 1 0 0 . To n y M e n d e s apartment. Clean, quiet distance to schools, hos- 905-715-4951 Century building. Parquet flooring throughout. Elevator, NEWMARKET LARGE pital, transit and down- 21 Heritage live in superintendent, updated, 1 bedroom t o w n N e w m a r k e t , n o parking, laundry, stor- unit. Quiet building. smoking/pets. $1850+, age. $1,300 inclusive. Laundr y, parking fa- Email wilvawynn@rogCall 416-876-3620 cilities. No smoking. ers.com for Rent/Wanted From $975. Please call 647-704-0220.

BRADFORD/ DOWNHOUSE FOR rent. Four COMMERCIAL SPACE TOWN- renovated 1 bedroom detached. Dou- in well established plaza, bedroom apartment, ble car garage. Very nice separake entrance, 1-1/2 blocks east of NEW! 1 bedroom base- and clean. A/C. Bradford. laundry, parking, no Younge at Davis Drive. ment apartment. $1950 plus utilities. smoking/ pets, $1095 Great location, High $800/month inclusive, 416-825-9374 info@na- Density traffic. For inforinclusive. Call parking, laundry, separ- diahomes.com 905-773-5829 mation or appointment ate entrance. Available call 905-898-2417 immediately. Near Davis and Main Street. No FULLY RENOVATED 1 Shared smoking/ dogs. Call bedroom apartment, 2nd 905-898-4352 Accommodations Shared floor, private entrance, Newmarket, close to all Accommodations amenities, $800 plus utilities. Large window, BASEMENT APART- NEWMARKET- ONE parking, balcony. Avail. MENT for rent in New- b e d r o o m , S h a r e d LARGE EXECUTIVE Immediately. Call market, Bathurst and accommodation in home. Bright bedroom, 905-898-2417 Mulock area. Starting quiet, new house, parking, shared kitchen S e p t e m b e r 1 s t . F u rand laundry. Large sunn i s h e d . L a u n d r y a n d Summerhill. Cable BRADFORD, 2 bed- parking available. Separ- hd tv/ tmn, inter- ny deck. Close to bus room basement, non ate entrance. Best suited n e t , l a u n d r y , stop. No smoking/pets. s m o k e r, p a r k i n g , f o r o n e p e r s o n . N o amenities. $735 in- New Market Summerhill subdivision. $700/month $ 7 5 0 + 5 % u t i l i t i e s smoking/ pets. $1000/ 9 0 5 - 7 7 5 - 8 6 3 0 o r month. Contact Tony c u s i v e , N o p e t s . S e p t e m b e r 1 . c a l l (416) 948-2973.

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Houses for Rent

NEWMARKET, 2 bedroom walkout basement apartment, large living/dining room, appliances, laundry, 2 parking, backyard $1250+ 416-721-6001

Office sale on August 15, 16, 17.

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1341 Kerrisdale Blvd - Newmarket

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Spouses are welcome.

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COLLINS, Evelyn "Evie" Dorothy Born and raised in Oshawa, Evelyn Dorothy Collins (née Reid) with family by her side, passed away peacefully at Southlake Health Centre i n N e w m a r k e t T h u r s d a y, J u l y 2 8 , 2 0 1 6 . E v i e w a s i n h e r 8 0 t h y e a r.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Mel Douglas Collins, father and mother Bill and Isabel Reid and brother Leslie. Loving and cherished mother of Brian, Heather, Sheila and Dawn. Also dearly remembered by M a r y, R o b, S t u a r t a n d Wi l l a n d sister-in-law Lorna. Evie will be greatly missed by grandchildren Jacob and Lena and her ever faithful p e t , C h l o e E l l a K a t i e Co l l i n s. Ev i e attended school in Oshawa and studied further Physical and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. In her youth a member of The Girl Guides Association Canada, obtained rank of a Gold Cord Guide. Evie achieved Grade Eight in piano playing by studying under the Royal Co n s e r vato r y o f M u s i c o f To ro nto.

Tr a v e l i n g t o S c o t l a n d fo r w o r k experience she met her husband Mel. Once married, the couple settled in Ontario and work began for Evie at the Toronto East General and Orthopaedic Hospital. As a physiotherapist Evie continued work w i t h t h e R e gi o n a l M u n i c i p a l i t y o f York under the Home Care Program fo r d e c a d e s. Ev i e e n j oye d s i n gi n g w i t h t h e Swe e t Ad e l i n e s. S h e wa s also a volunteer with The Hear t & Stroke Foundation and The K idney Fo u n d a t i o n . R e l a t i ve s a n d f r i e n d s are welcome to attend Evelyn's Celebration of Life Ser vice to be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSONK E L L A M F U N E R A L H O M E LT D . , 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 2 p.m. The family encourages relatives and friends to we a r b r i g ht co l o u r s. D o n at i o n s to Th e H e a r t & St ro k e Fo u n d at i o n o r T h e K i d n e y Fo u n d a t i o n w o u l d b e appreciated by the family.

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HOWARD, Irene (nee Smith) Passed away peacefully, at home on t h e f a r m , o n T h u r s d a y, A u g u s t 4 , 2016, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Howard. Loving mother of Don (Debbie), Anne, A l l e n , M a r y E l l e n ( P e t e r ) , To m (Ca t hy ) , B r u ce a n d t h e l a te B r i a n .

She will be remembered by her gr a n d c h i l d re n Tr a ce y, M i c h a e l (Melody), Adam, Sabrina (Jim), Matthew (Judy), Lori (Br yant), Kelly (Dustin), Stephanie (Alex) and Andrea, and her eleven greatgrandchildren. Dear sister of Grace B e l l a n d E l e a n o r S h a w, I r e n e w a s t h e e l d e s t d a u g h t e r o f L l o yd a n d Flossie (Riddell) Smith of Newmarket.

After receiving her Registered Nurses diploma, she returned from O r i l l i a t o w o r k a t Yo r k C o u n t y H o s p i t a l ( n ow S o u t h l a k e R e gi o n a l Health Centre), where she spent many years until her retirement in 1979. Throughout her life, Irene h e l p e d i n m a ny d i f fe re nt a re a s at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Newmarket. Friends called for visitation at the Roadhouse & Rose Fu n e ra l H o m e, 1 5 7 M a i n St. S . , N e w m a r k e t , o n S u n d ay, Au g u s t 7 , 2016, from 5-9 p.m. Funeral ser vice took place at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 484 Water St., Newmar ket, on M onday, August 8, 2016, at 11 a.m., with visitation at the church one hour prior. Interment took place at Newmarket Cemeter y.

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TAYLOR, Della H. Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at 101 years of age. Loving wife of the late William R. Taylor. B eloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

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Frank Fernandez of Bradford at 68 years of age. Beloved husband of Sherr y. Loving Dad of Adrian (Cassandra) and Cindy. Proud papa of Damon and Chloe. Friends were re c e i ve d a t S K WA R C H U K F U N E R A L HOME, Bradford for a visitation on Fr i d ay, Au g u s t 5 , 2 0 1 6 f ro m 1 0 : 3 0 until 11:30 a.m. followed by a private family service and cremation.

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DYKE, Margaret Kathleen (Peggy) nee Gordon Passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, on Thursday, July 28, 2016 in her 84th year. Loving wife of Chesley (Bob) Dyke. Beloved mother of Janice D yke. A Celebration of Life will be held at 825 Walsh Court, N e w m a r k e t f ro m 1 p. m . t o 4 p. m .

August 20, 2016. If desired, memor ial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer S ociet y in lieu of flowers.

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lice Daxon was a teaching assistant working with children with disabilities in a Newmarket school when she met nine-year-old Clayton in the early 1980s.

Afflicted with Costello syndrome, a rare and severe genetic disorder that left him with multiple disabilities, Clayton was about the size of a one-year-old baby.

He had been raised in an institution, but in 1980, the province passed legislation governing special education, including requiring school boards to provide programs for children with exceptional needs.

Bused in from the institution, Clayton was placed in Daxon’s classroom.

“We took one look at each other and it was love at first sight,” she said.

Clayton couldn’t walk or talk, but he crawled along the floor, sat on Daxon’s foot and wrapped his arms around her leg.

Daxon began bringing him home for weekends under a community living program.

Her family, including husband Ken and their children, Tracey, Krista and Corey, embraced Clayton into their lives.

But on Sunday nights, Clayton would sob and clasp Alice’s hand when she and Ken drove him back to the institution.

“It broke our hearts to take him back in after having such a full weekend. And we had to put him right into his crib again. That’s where he was for nine years, in a crib,” she said.

“My husband said, ‘We’ve got to bring him home. We can’t leave him in there. What do we have to do?’”

The Daxons committed to having Clayton live with them for two years in their Newmarket home.

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He was still living with Daxon family when he died Jan. 29 at the age of 42 in Sharon, where Alice had moved after Ken died in 1999.

About three days after Clayton came to live with the family, Alice feared the arrangement wouldn’t last.

Corey and a friend, who were about 12, took Clayton for a ride in a wagon, but they flipped it over on a curve and sent Clayton flying.

Their case worker arrived a few days later to make sure Clayton was settling in, leaving a mortified Alice had to explain his injuries.

Fortunately, the case worker took it all in stride, saying if not for the Daxon family, Clayton would never have had the chance to play and get hurt like any other child.

The years ahead would be filled with struggles as Clayton dealt with his illness, but also love and adventures, including family vacations and a trip to Disney World.

Clayton wasn’t formally diagnosed with Costello syndrome until his 20s, and was one of only four people in the world known at that time to have the disorder.

Clayton, who could only speak about a dozen words, used an assisted device computer to communicate.

Living with the Daxons, he learned to eat solid food and walk, although that would only last about a year before his hips gave out. He then used a walker in the house and a wheelchair when he was outside.

He had surgeries on his hips, heel cords and hamstrings and suffered from severe scoliosis of the spine.

“He tried so desperately. He fought his whole life to try to do everything that he couldn’t do,” Alice said.

As a teenager. Clayton threw himself into activities at Sacred Heart Catholic School, join-

ing the school band and playing the bongo drums and xylophone in school concerts.

He loved cooking and baking in home economic class. In his family, Clayton became known as the cupcake maker because he loved to help bake the treats for birthday parties he helped organize.

A fan of slapstick comedy, he was known for his infectious laugh, his love of WWE wrestling and his woodworking skills. With assistance, he made gifts such as birdhouses and crafts.

“I always used to say about him, he was an ambassador for the disabled. If he had any one job in life, that was it and he did it so well,” Alice said.

In Grade 9, Clayton met his best friend, Marty Nichol, who was by Clayton’s side all through high school.

“He was like Clay’s brother and he became like my son,” she said.

Even when Nichol moved away, he sent homemade videos pretending he was taking Clayton on adventures.

Clayton was a gift, someone who made everybody happy despite his struggles, Alice said, adding more than 150 people came to his memorial service.

“Everyone said how lucky he was, what a beautiful life he had,” Alice said.

“We all got so much back from Clayton. He taught more than he was ever taught. I think he was a gift. He had a purpose and he served his purpose well on Earth.”

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