Aurora Banner December 31

Have a Healthy, Happy New Year Keep in mind the past, so as to gain from it pearls of wisdom as you make a fresh new beginning in 2016

yorkregion.com

~ home ~ arts ~ food ~ shop ~ travel

Publicationmail agreement #40051189

Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015

$1 store sales / 20 pages

905-853-8888

magazine

Don’t miss out Be a part of the Good Life 905.853.8888

NEWSMAKERS 2015 wildlife

Residents outraged after bear shot from tree The story was one of most read, commented on in recent history

BY CHRIS SIMON

F

csimon@yrmg.com

or a few days in June, Newmarket was gripped by a bear.

Remember when the black bear spotted running through back yards in the north end of town was shot and killed by York Regional Police?

It happened June 1, made national headlines and prompted the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to review

i

Check out more stories on this issue by following this link: bit.ly/1KHOORy

its response protocol for these types of incidents.

Newmarket council also sent a letter to the ministry, York Regional Police and the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals asking for changes.

The shooting also prompted several thousand people to sign a petition asking for changes to the way wildlife is handled.

“We always look at things like this. Typically, you look at it and go, ‘Is there anything else that can be done?’” ministry spokesperson Jolanta Kowalski said at the time.

“I think we followed our processes and... this was one of the quicker responses over the past number of years in urban areas,

but we’re always willing to look at stuff and see if there is something that can be done better.”

The 200-pound black bear, believed to be a juvenile male about two to three-yearsold, was shot while it was in a tree in the backyard of 36 London Rd., east of Yonge Street.

Ministry officials arrived on the scene just a couple of minutes after the animal was killed.

The shooting of the bear, which had been spotted several times in the community over the weekend, prompted many people to question if authorities responded in the best way possible. It was the most commented on story The Banner has published in recent history.

Police suggested the bear was shot because it posed a potential public safety risk.

The bear, likely stressed and possibly dehydrated, had been in the tree for a couple of hours when it started climbing down. Police shot at the bear and it had scampered back up the tree before being fatally hit.

While police had been in contact with the ministry over the weekend and on the following Monday morning, officers didn’t know officials were just moments from arriving when the bear was shot, police said.

justice

FILE PHOTO/JAY GUTTERIDGE

News editor Jay Gutteridge was one of the first journalists on the scene of a bear that climbed a tree after wandering his neighbourhood. Police shot the animal after the ministry failed to show up in time. This started a storm of controversy from residents, outraged the bear wasn’t tranquilized and set free in the wilderness.

politics

Kyle Peterson topples 2-term MP Lois Brown

Acrimonious murder trial settled little

T

K

yle Peterson rode into power on a red wave this year.

Newmarket-Aurora’s new Liberal MP has been in the news plenty of times over the past few months.

He stood beside now Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during local federal election campaign stops, only weeks before toppling two-term incumbent MP Lois Brown.

He has since been sworn-in at Parliament Hill in Ottawa and has already voted in favour of the govern-

BY JEREMY GRIMALDI

jgrimaldi@yrmg.com

he Const. Garrett Styles trial remained acrimonious from the day it began in April until it ended in November.

Legal arguments settled very little and since the end of the eight-month trial, the status quo has remained in terms of the lives of those involved.

The Newmarket teenager, left a quadriplegic after the crash, is still living at home with his parents, albeit under the supervision of the authorities.

The Styles family remains broken hearted.

The trial did succeed in one respect: there is now further legal precedent to suggest that anyone who kills or plays a part in a police officer’s death is more likely to receive a first-degree murder charge.

The jury found the teenager, whose name is still under a publication ban because he was 15 at the time of the crash, guilty of first-degree murder.

However, he received no prison time due to his age at the time of the crash and his ongoing medical predicament.

This decision clearly upset the police and Styles’ family, both of whom put out statements questioning the decision.

Although the convicted teen attempted to apologize to the Styles family at one point during his testimony,

i

FILE PHOTO/CHRIS SIMON

Newmarket-Aurora MP Kyle Peterson celebrates last October’s big win with his wife, Andrea.

Check out more stories on this issue by following this link: bit.ly/1MF7Ovw

ment’s middle class tax cut plan.

“It’s been exciting; a little overwhelming,” Peterson said, noting he’s in the process of opening two offices and hiring staff.

“You have to learn your way around Parliament Hill and figure out where things are in Ottawa. It’s like drinking from the fire hose for the first few weeks.

There’s lots to do. Our agenda was so big and broad.

See page A9.

health & wellness

Scars healing

See page A8.

BY CHRIS TRABER

A

fter a turbulent summer fraught with volunteer and staff resignations, relentless rumours and the glare of public scrutiny, Southlake Regional Health Centre

Police mourn the loss of Const. Garrett Styles’ in 2011. His murder trial ended this year.

BY CHRIS SIMON

csimon@yrmg.com

Foundation is “repairing and rebuilding” relationships, hospital president and CEO Dr. Dave Williams said.

Southlake Foundation president and CEO Neila Poscente and Williams reflected on the challenges See page A8.

Life getting back to normal for Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation after a tumultuous year of board infighting and miscommunication.  STAFF FILE PHOTO

Open House Saturday Jan. 16 10:00 a.m.

Come and find out how our nurturing environment and specialized programming can help your child to succeed, from JK to Grade 12. Call 905-895-1700 ext. 259.

All students, JK to Grade 12, benefit from the Global Leadership Program 16945 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket, ON Visit us at www.pickeringcollege.on.ca

C

M

Y

A2

The Aurora Banner, Thursday, December 31, 2015

NEWSMAKERS 2015 Joe Gorman, a former priest at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church in Aurora, left the priesthood after the Archdiocese of Toronto asked him to take time away from the church.

THURSDAY FLYER LIST

TheBanner Aurora

Visit

for more Deals!

DATE: Thursday, December 31st Home Hardware Pharmasave 2001 Audio Video Hudson’s Bay Drugs Bath Fitter Lees Tasty House Real Canadian Brick Mattress Longo’s Superstore Canadian Tire Lowes Rexall Drug Trading Metro Food Basics Pharma Plus Michaels Foodland Sears No Frills Fortino’s Shoppers Oriental Food Freshco Drug Mart Mart Giant Tiger For information on flyer distribution, call us at 905-853-8888

2015 Simcoe Home Furniture Sobeys The Brick TSC Stores United Furniture Walmart Your Independent Grocer Zehrs

Please note: Not all flyers are booked for all areas.

LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR!

Special Offer

5 DAYS ONLY Offer valid December 30, 2015 until January 3, 2016!

Extreme Crunch Chicken Chunks

Check your store for extended holiday hours.

Not all stores will be open January 1.

A great appetizer, snack or meal.

These two-bite, protein-rich chunks are made with all white meat chicken breast, covered in a crisp breadcrumb coating.

Choose from four varieties.

17-28 PIECES 680 g or BONELESS PORK CHUNKS 17-34 PIECES 680 g LIMIT OF 3 PER CuSTOMER

Buffalo Chicken Chunks

BONELESS CHICkEN CHuNkS

6

99

save $4

M&M Meats aurora 15005 Yonge St. • 905-727-1250

FILE PHOTO

Former priest doing well

By Teresa Latchford

tlatchford@yrmg.com

Joe Gorman supporters can rest easy as he has landed on his feet.

The former priest of Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church in Aurora gained instant support from thousands of people when he was asked to step down and take time away from the parish.

An online petition collected 2,000 signatures asking that Gorman be reinstated.

At first, Cardinal Thomas Collins and the Archdiocese of Toronto were tight-lipped about the reason Gorman was being asked to leave, stating “irregularities relating to the financial administration of the parish and serious civil and ecclesiastical irregularities concerning the celebration of the sacrament of matrimony.”

The vagueness of the statement allowed rumours to run rampant on social media, comment boards and among members of the congregation.

A spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Toronto later clarified accounting procedures were not followed by Gorman and claim Gorman had also married a couple where one of the individuals was already married and had not had it annulled.

There were also claims he performed a wedding ceremony for two Catholics from

his parish in an Anglican chapel after being told it wasn’t permitted.

In April, Gorman announced he was leaving the priesthood.

“This journey we have been on, and I say we because it has affected all of us, has not been easy,” Gorman said in a letter left for parishioners at the church.

“After a lot of prayer, thought and family support, I have decided to leave the priesthood.”

In the same letter, he stated his love for the parish and how he has enjoyed being part of it. He also mentioned his admiration of how members have ministered each other.

“Life is a gift that is meant to be lived with great love and faith and always with hope,” his letter continued.

“My hope for you is that you will continue to live your life in faith and love and care for one another as you always have.”

The final line in the letter assured the community it wouldn’t be the last people would see of him.

He can be seen around town still working to support local charities such as Rose of Sharon and Southlake Regional Health Centre.

He is also found a new use for his talents as the Chief Operating Officer of Toronto’s Humber River Regional Hospital.

What are you delaying because of the cost of high mutual fund fees?

It’s time to find out.

Learn more at nestwealth.com/fees © Copyright 2015 Nest Wealth Asset Management Inc. “Nest Wealth” is the trade name of Nest Wealth Asset Management Inc. The products and services advertised are designed specifically for investors in the Province of Ontario and may not be available to all investors. Products and services are only offered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This advertisement is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to sell securities in any jurisdiction.

C

M

Y

A3

The Aurora Banner, Thursday, December 31, 2015

NEWSMAKERS 2015

Top shots Our photographers captured glimpses of life in Newmarket, Aurora and East Gwillimbury in 2015 Photography by Mike Barrett and Nick Iwanyshyn

5Jeff Dennis is one of many residents along Sharon Boulevard who was upset about the standing water in the ditch maintained by the town at the front of his property. You can see more of our coverage of the issue at bit.ly/1PvcRDm. 6Anthony Konstantopoulos, 6, who has autism, attends school in Newmarket and lives in Keswick.

His mother, Robin, battled York Region District School Board, which had been transporting him to his therapy sessions but decided not to do so anymore at the end of the last school year. Read our story on the situation at bit.ly/1mgtE3R.

Justin Trudeau was arguably Canada’s biggest newsmaker in 2015, and he made stops in Aurora5 and Newmarket6 before and during the federal election campaign, respectively.

3Sharon beekeeper James Murray welcomed new restrictions put in place by the province regarding the use of neonicotinoids, which many people blame for declining bee populations.

See more of our coverage of the issue at bit.ly/1TnULV5.

BOXING WEEK SAVINGS! BEST OFFER EVER! INCLUDING STOCK AND SPECIAL ORDERS

BOXING WEEK HOURS CLOSED JAN 1 Sat 10-6 Sun 11-5

NEWMARKET 17940 YONGE ST. (N. OF HWY 9/DAVIS DR.) • NORTHYORK • SCARBOROUGH • DOWNTOWN • MISSISSAUGA (416) 667-1150 • TOLL-FREE 1-800-721-0081 Like us On

Follow us On

www.thechesterfieldshop.com C

M

Y

A4

The Aurora Banner, Thursday, December 31, 2015

NEWSMAKERS 2015

Video of man mailing garbage goes viral

Jeff Ketelaars mailed garbage to waste collection company Green For Life after a truck didn’t pick up his garbage in January, though the trash wasn’t on the curb by 7 a.m.

Story inspires other residents to share waste collection tales

BY TERESA LATCHFORD

tlatchford@yrmg.com

York Region’s Adventure Headquarters Located in Georgina, 20 min North of Newmarket

georginaroc.ca

An Aurora resident made headlines when he mailed his garbage to the town’s collection company, Green For Life.

In January, Jeff Ketelaars’ name made the paper when he packed up trash the waste management company didn’t pick up from the curbside and sent it in the mail to make a point.

“I boxed it up and paid $65 to ship my garbage to four different GFL locations with a letter explaining the situation,” he told The Banner at the time.

His account of the situation was that the company — contracted by the Northern six York Region municipalities to collect curbside waste — failed to collect his street’s garbage.

But it wasn’t that his trash got missed that made him angry but, rather, the response he received when he called the GFL customer service line to report it.

He was told his garbage was not curbside by the required time.

His outdoor security camera shows his recyclables, garbage and green bin neatly arranged at the curb and a garbage truck passing by without stopping.

However, the town later pointed out that the time stamp on the footage shows he

missed the 7 a.m. stipulation and that the garbage truck was most likely using his street to get to the next street on the pick-up schedule.

Aurora’s director of infrastructure and environmental services Ilmar Simanovskis responded to Ketelaars’ complaint. He pointed out Ketelaars’ video clearly shows him setting out his garbage at 9:39 a.m. GPS tracking of GFL trucks also confirm his street received collection at 7:30 a.m.

‘I boxed it up and paid $65 to ship my garbage to four different GFL locations with a letter explaining the situation.’

Ketelaars still maintains he didn’t miss collection and still has an issue with accountability, despite the town offering to pick up his items to resolve the issue.

To top off the entire experience, he posted a humorous video on YouTube describing his experience, showing the surveillance footage and his retaliation.

At the time, Ketelaars did confirm that the town offered to collect his garbage but he had already shipped the package.

Following the story, other residents took to social media to share their curbside pickup stories. In fact, the story was one of the most read on our website, garnering hundreds of social media comments and letters to the editor.

905-476-8834

2016 F150 Year End

Factory Order Special

LEASE IT FOR 2016 F150 XLT SUPERCREW 4X4 24 MTHS @1.49%APR 36 MTHS @2.99%APR 48 MTHS @3.99%APR

199 $ 199 $ 199 $

BLACK PACKAGE BI-WEEKLY +HST BI-WEEKLY +HST BI-WEEKLY +HST

269 $ 239 $ 229 $

BI-WEEKLY +HST BI-WEEKLY +HST BI-WEEKLY +HST

OR

ALL PAYMENTS REQUIRE $2,395 DOWN PAYMENT OR EQUIVALENT TRADE-IN

FINANCE IT FOR 2016 F150 XLT SUPERCREW 4X4 72 MTHS @1.99%APR 84 MTHS @2.99%APR

239 $ 213 $

BLACK PACKAGE BI-WEEKLY +HST BI-WEEKLY +HST

269 $ 239 $

BI-WEEKLY +HST BI-WEEKLY +HST

BLACK PACKAGE INCLUDES 20” XD SERIES BLACK ALLOY WHEELS, TOYO OPEN COUNTRY TIRES, VINYL WRAP GRILLE & BUMPERS, SHADED LIGHTS & TAILGATE LIGHTS, DARK TINTED WINDOWS!

404

LKER

DAVIS DRIVE

RY W A

LIE

NEWMARKET • 905-853-5000

STELLAR

HAR

www.shanahanford.com

(south of Greenlane)

LES

18001 LESLIE ST.

GREENLANE

N

*All payments and prices are plus HST, License, Omvic. On approved credit through Ford Credit. Factory roder credit of $1,000 applied, delivery to dealer in approximately 7 weeks. Offer only valid from November 3, 2015 to January 4, 2016 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with an eligible Costco membership on or before October 31, 2015. Receive $1,000 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2015/2016 Ford (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX, GT350, GT500, F-150 Raptor, 50th Anniversary Edition Mustang, Mustang Shelby 350/350R and Medium Truck) model (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Limit one (1) offer per each Eligible Vehicle purchase or lease, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Applicable taxes calculated before CAD$1,000 offer is deducted. ®:Registered trademark of Price Costco International, Inc. used under license. Offer valid between December 11, 2015 and January 4, 2016 (the “Offer Period”) to Canadian residents. Year End Bonus of $500.00 applied. Offer valid until January 4th, 2016. C.O.B. for 72 months at 1.99% APR., is $626.01 for every $10,000 financed. C.O.B. for 84 months at 2.99% is $1,110.91 for every $10,000 financed. Lease allowance 20,000 kilometer per 1 year, $0.12 cents excess kilometers. See dealer for details.

C

M

Y

A5

The Aurora Banner, Thursday, December 31, 2015

what ’s on To have your event included in what’s on, add it to our calendar at yorkregion.com

Today Art at the manor 2015 Ongoing until March 31.

Hillary House National Historic Site, 15372 Yonge St. in Aurora.

Fourth annual exhibit showcases pieces by local artists who are influenced by the world around them. Visit aurorahs.com to find out more. Features works by Claire D’Aurore, Deborah Campo and Christine Valentini.

Contact: Erika, erika.mazanik@aurorahs.com, 905-727-8991.

BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER - HELP A CADET VISIT VIMY Dec. 31, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Optimist Hall of Newmarket, 56 Forhan Dr. Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps 221 Patriot asks you to donate bottles and cans to help send a cadet’s trip to France, for the 100th anniversary of Canada’s capture of Vimy Ridge. Drop off times: Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Call 905-895-3038 to arrange for a pickup.

Info: www.eftours.ca/educational-tours, 221partiot-118carinthia.weebly. com, www.gofundme.com/cadetsvisitvimy or 647-893-3499.

Town of Aurora Family First Night Dec. 31, 6 to 9 pm.

Aurora Family Leisure Complex, 135 Industrial Pkwy. N. Lots of family fun, including swimming, skating, crafts, games, magic show, reptile show, rock climbing and lots more.

Contact: Lindsay McGuire, lmcguire@aurora.ca, 905-727-3123.

Newmarket and area Newcomers Club Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to noon.

Various, call for details.

Ladies coffee and chat.

Contact: 905-841-4094.

Tomorrow Bingo World Newmarket Gaming Centre Jan. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Bingo World Newmarket, 1230 Kerrisdale Blvd.

Bingo World Newmarket has undergone a charitable bingo and gaming transformation and is now offering new products and technologies - like electronic bingo, Tap Tix and more - delivering a new entertainment experience to you! Customers can kick back with friends in a welcoming, comfortable environment and have some fun! Come & have some fun, a bite to eat & participate in the electronic games of chance you love in your own community, all in support of 33 local non-profit organizations! Must be 18 years of age or older. Identification may be required.

Contact: newmarket@bingoworld.ca, 905-836-4861.

This weekend BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER - HELP A CADET VISIT VIMY Jan. 2, noon to 6 p.m. and Jan. 3, noon to 4 p.m.

John Graves Simcoe Armoury, 215 Industrial Pkwy. S in Aurora.

The Queen’s York Rangers Army Cadets are asking you to donate your bottles and cans from your holiday cheer to support their trip to France in 2017 for the 100th Anniversary of Canada’s victory at Vimy Ridge. You can either drop off during the above times to the armoury or call 905-7268600 to arrange for a pick-up. Learn more at www.vimybound.ca.

Coming soon York-Simcoe Naturalists general meeting Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m.

River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Ave. in East Gwillimbury.

Each meeting features a guest speaker, snacks and bird-friendly coffee. The meetings are also a chance to socialize with other nature enthusiasts and share wildlife sightings or other items of interest.

Contact: ysn.naturalists@gmail.com.

The Art of Theatre: A Theatre Aurora Community as Curator Heritage Display Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. A Community as Curator Heritage Exhibition Behind every great show, is a team of great designers. Take a look at the designs behind the shows of recent Theatre Aurora productions, with artwork and designs from designers including Holly Williamson, Andrew Cleveland, and Resident Artist Thomas Dannenberg. Continuing through March 30 in the Apple Suites Gallery, Main Floor. Admission is at no charge.

Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

Gerald Markhoff took this Your Shot of a male downy woodpecker on a sunny day. Send us Your Shot. The ongoing theme is Nature & Wildlife.

Email your high-quality jpegs to editor Tracy Kibble at tkibble@yrmg.com for a chance to have your photo included in our online gallery and published in the newspaper.

Nothing like a Good Book & a Cup of Tea Jan. 13, 9 to 11 a.m.

Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 333 Davis Dr. in Newmarket. Featuring Creation Bookstore Speaker: Carol Ford, “Stories with Happy Endings”. Sponsored by Newmarket Christian Women’s Connection. Babysitting upon request. Cost is $6 or $4 for first-time attendees.

Contact: Marietta, cdford2011@hotmail.com, 905 895-9312.

CHATS Caregiver Support Group Jan. 13, 7 to 9 p.m.

CHATS - Aurora Office, 240 Edward St., Suite No. 1.

Are you caring for an aging parent, spouse, relative or friend? Take some time for you! - Take a break, get out and meet other caregivers with similar concerns - Share stories, strategies and strengths - Find new ways to cope with caregiver challenges - Learn about valuable community resources.

Contact: Josie Capobianco, jcapobianco@chats.on.ca, 905-713-3373.

Newmarket and area Newcomers Club Jan. 13, 7 to 10 p.m.

Various, call for details.

Ladies, want to enjoy a night out and an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends?

Contact: 905-841-4094.

HR Workshop Series - Onboarding Employees Driving Productivity in the First 90 Days Jan. 15, 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Aurora Chamber of Commerce, 14483 Yonge St. The Aurora Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Williams HR Consulting, presents a series of nine seminars and workshops designed to help employers skillfully navigate even their most challenging people issues. This series will focus on how to build high-performance teams to drive overall performance and growth of your business while reducing potential risks and exposures. During the fourth seminar on onboarding new employees you will: define onboarding, identify the importance of having a meaningful and robust onboarding program in your organization, realize the common traps that derail an organization’s ability to onboard

employees, determine key elements of successful onboarding.

Contact: Sandra, Watson, s.watson@aurorachamber.on.ca, 905-727-7262.

Postcard Comets: Travelling Companions Concert Jan. 15, 8 to 10 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Songwriter David Partridge returns to the centre with songs, stories and musical guests from his 10 years of making music as Postcard Comets.

Don’t miss it! Enjoy a coffeehouse-style setting, with complimentary tea & coffee. Tickets available over the phone with a credit card or in person at the centre. All ticket sales are final; no refunds or exchange. Tickets are $20 each.

Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

Join Pickering College for an Open House!

Jan. 16, 10 a.m. to noon.

Pickering College, 16945 Bayview Ave. in Newmarket.

Meet students, staff, faculty and parents. Learn more about Pickering College’s specialized programming and go on a personal tour of the historic campus. At Pickering College, students (JK to Grade 12), faculty and staff live the values that have guided our school since 1842 in a stimulating collegial environment. Teachers focus on the whole child, so students develop confidence, social conscience and acquire skills and knowledge for success.

Contact: 905-895-1700.

Newmarket and area Newcomers Club Jan. 20, 7 to 10 p.m.

Various, call for details.

Ladies, enjoy a night of Euchre and friendship.

Contact: 905-841-4094.

LEARN Seminar Series Jan. 21, 9 to 11 a.m.

Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave. LEARN Seminar Series - Best Ever LinkedIn Clinic introductory session.

The LEARN Seminar Series will focus on Maximizing Business Resources making the most of free resources available to your business. Every month the LEARN Seminar Series will provide you with key information about

a specific topic. Topics will include: 50 Ways to grow your marketing list, Growing your business with email and social media, Claiming your Google space, LinkedIn, Technology and Finding the sweet spot for your business.

Contact: events@newmarketchamber.ca.

Robbie Burns Dinner Jan. 23, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 385, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N in Aurora.

White Heather Pipes and Drums present their annual Robbie Burns Newmarket and area Newcomers Club and Dancing. Enjoy Dinner. An evening of Bagpipes, Scottish Music, Jan.a21, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. delicious dinner of Haggis, Roast Beef, “Tatties and Neeps,” and Various, call for details.and entertainment by White Heather Pipes and Yorkshire Pudding Ladies lunch.

Drums and classic rock band, Delayne Drive! The cost is $50.

Contact: 905-841-4094.

Newmarket and area Newcomers Club Jan. 27, 7 to 10 p.m.

Various, call for details.

Ladies book club.

Contact: 905-841-4094.

Newmarket and area Newcomers Club Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to noon.

Various, call for details.

Ladies coffee and chat.

Contact: 905-841-4094.

WinterFresh Jan. 28, 6 p.m.

Madsen’s Greenhouse, 160 Bayview Pkwy. in Newmarket.

An evening of fun and frivolity. Share your trivia knowledge for prizes and bragging rights. Dinner and silent auction. Tickets $40. Price goes up Jan. 1!

Details: www.eventbrite.ca/e/winterfresh-2016-tickets-19284710087

To have your event included in what’s on, add it to our calendar at yorkregion.com

Looking to Grow? w?

We can help you ou Co-Presenting Sponsor

Presents

Canada’s Automotive Lifestyle Destination

2nd Annual

January 30 & 31, 2016 Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa

Knowledgable Speakers, Fun Demos and Lots of Exciting Exhibitors! e exclusiv heels.ca W d n a re s rt e Article s for exp Browse n Video Televiso g in v ri D ting the es reflec views, ws stori e n d n a s vers roadtrip adian dri s of Can Lifestyle C

M

Y

tools parison nd Com t’s a h rc a le e hic tha Res d the ve Use our t and fin u o b a to learn estyle your Lif right for

SPACE IS FILLING UP FAST! Reserve your booth Now!

Fore more information: 905-943-6112 • thriveexpo.ca

A6

The Aurora Banner, Thursday, December 31, 2015

GET UP TO AN ADDITIONAL

500

$

00

IN HOLIDAY BONUS BUCKS ONLY AT YOUR ALTA GROUP OF DEALERS

ONLY UNTIL JANUARY 4TH

0 84 %

†

APR

FINANCING FOR UP TO

MONTHS

1,500

$

UP TO

HOLIDAY CASH*

2015 NISSAN ALTIMA

2015 NISSAN SENTRA

2016 NISSAN ROGUE

2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER

2015 NISSAN MICRA®

CHECK OUT THE GREAT INCENTIVES FOR CURRENT NISSAN OWNERS UNDER THE NISSAN CANADA FINANCE LOYALTY PROGRAM ENDS JANUARY 4TH

www.altagroup.ca

ALTA NISSAN WOODBRIDGE

MAPLE NISSAN

(IN #7 AUTO BLVD.)

(905) 851-1279

4 locations to serve you Best.

ALTA NISSAN

STOUFFVILLE

11667 YONGE ST.

95 AUTO MALL BLVD.

(JANE N. OF RUTHERFORD)

(JUST N. OF ELGIN MILLS)

(JUST N. OF STOUFFVILLE RD)

(905) 417-7211

(905) 780-7771

(905) 201-6006

7625 MARTIN GROVE RD. 100 AUTO VAUGHAN DR.

RICHMOND HILL

NISSAN

Offers available from December 1, 2015 – January 4, 2016. †Representative finance offer based on any new 2015 Altima 2.5 SL (T4TG15 AA00). Selling price is $30,029 financed at 0% APR equals 84 monthly payments of $357 for a 84 month term. $0 down payment required. Total finance obligation is $30,029. $1,500 Holiday Cash included in advertised offers. Dealer trade may be necessary. *Altima 2.5 SL and Pathfinder S 4x4 can be financed at 0% for 84/72 month and receive $1,500 Holiday Cash. The $1,500 discount is available on any 2015 Altima/2015 Pathfinder when leased or financed with NCF. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. Holiday Cash consist of $500/$1,000/$1,000/ $1,500/$1,500 on 2015 Micra/2015 Sentra/2016 Rogue/2015 Altima/2015 Pathfinder models. The Nissan Loyalty Offer (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who (as of September 1, 2015) lease/leased, finance/financed or own/owned a 2007 or newer Nissan brand vehicle (an “Existing Vehicle”). Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current or previous ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferrable or assignable, except to a co-owner/co-lessee of the Existing Vehicle who resides within the same household as the intended recipient of the Offer. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered model year 2015 and 2016 Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through NCI and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of stackable loyalty dollars (“Loyalty Dollars”), as follows: (i) Micra/Versa/Sentra ($500); (ii) Juke/Rogue ($600); (iii) Altima/Frontier/Xterra/Leaf/Murano/Pathfinder ($800); and (iv) Maxima/Z/Titan, Armada/GT-R ($1000). Loyalty Dollars will be applied after taxes, which means that Loyalty Dollars are inclusive of all applicable taxes. Alternatively, if the eligible customer elects to purchase or lease/finance an Eligible New Vehicle (excluding GT-R and LEAF™ ) other than through NCF, then he/she will receive a three-year/48,000 kilometer (whichever comes first) Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan which consists of a maximum of 6 service visits, each consisting of 1 oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and 1 tire rotation. For complete details on the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan, ask your dealer. Offer has no cash redemption value and can be combined with other offers. Offer valid on Eligible New Vehicles purchased/leased/financed and delivered between December 1, 2015 and January 4, 2016. Conditions apply. Model(s) shown for illustration purposes only. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. While quantities last. Ask your dealer or visit www.nissan.ca for complete details. Nissan names, logos and slogans are trademarks owned by or licensed to Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and/or its North American subsidiaries. ©2015 Nissan Canada Inc. Conditions apply. Model(s) shown for illustration purposes only. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. While quantities last. Nissan names, logos and slogans are trademarks owned by or licensed to Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and/or its North American subsidiaries. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2015 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc. Additional bonus bucks up to $500 available qualifying new, instock models only. 2015/16 Versa, Micra and Sentra receive $250.00, Altima Rogue Juke receives $350 and Murano Pathfinder Armada and Maxima receive $500.00. All vehicle must be instock to qualify and customers must purchase and take delivery between December 10th, 2015 and January 4th, 2016. See dealer for complete details.

C

M

Y

O

A7

The Aurora Banner, Thursday, December 31, 2015

OPINION

The BANNER

General Manager Shaun Sauve

Publisher Ian Proudfoot

Director, Business Administration Robert Lazurko

www.yorkregion.com 580 Steven Crt., Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z2

Director, Creative Services Katherine Porcheron Director, Circulation Carol Lamb

Director, Advertising Maureen Christie

EDITORIAL

Wynne Liberals have nerve asking for tax refunds Christine Van Geyn

THE ISSUE: Province wants you to give back your tax refunds to help pay down debt.

Guest column

Green trump card won’t fool voters

B

rother, can you spare a dime?

That appears to be the tune our Ontario Liberal government is singing these days after it was reported by the Toronto Star’s Rob Ferguson that the Grits are encouraging any and all interested citizens to put their tax refunds toward the province’s nearly $300-billion debt. Having already flipped over the couches at Queen’s Park in a desperate search for spare change — not to mention starting the sell-off of the revenue-producing Hydro One and hiking a variety of taxes and fees over the years — the province is crossing its fingers that a few extremely generous ratepayers, or suckers as the case may be, will come forward and render unto Caesar a bit more than he deserves.

Given the time of year, the Ontario government may have better luck whipping off a quick letter to Santa Claus with fingers crossed the big guy in red will make a second trip in his sleigh to drop off a few billion dollars to put toward the province’s bloated $10.3-billion deficit, particularly if it wants to break out the black pens in time for the 2018 election, as it has repeatedly promised. Somehow, one thinks, so large an ask would make even the jolliest old elf a little less festive, especially when one considers this government’s Grinch-like behaviour when it comes to skyrocketing hydro rates.

And you thought the Green Energy Act was about the environment.

Premier Kathleen Wynne and her government face a Herculean task when it comes to slaying the aforementioned deficit and righting the province’s finances as interest on the debt alone — costing $11.4 billion annually — has ballooned to become Ontario’s third-largest expense just behind health care at $50.8 billion and education at $25.2 billion.

You can certainly understand why the premier might be hoping for a Wynne-fall.

That’s not, of course, to say that some people don’t fork over their tax refund to the government each year.

According to Ferguson’s piece, the Ontario Opportunities Fund was created by former Progressive Conservative premier Mike Harris to help pay down the province’s debt 19 years ago.

To date, it has raised $2.8 million.

Last year’s haul was just more than $135,000.

Not surprisingly, opposition MPPs have taken a dim view of the government’s suggestion that taxpayers hand over their refunds, with PC finance critic Vic Fedeli saying that such largesse would yield an amount too small to make a dent in the province’s tab, while NDP Leader Andrea Horwath suggested the majority of citizens who surrender their refunds are simply doing so because the amount owed is paltry. Reversing corporate tax cuts would be a more sensible solution, in her opinion.

The reality is, no single option will deal with Ontario’s debt woes and, to be fair, there’s no way the province is banking on a sudden influx of tax refunds to balance the books. That said, we find the suggestion from a government with such a shoddy track record on fiscal responsibility distasteful, to say the least, and it also sends a perplexing message.

Ontarians work hard for their money and if they’re entitled to a refund at tax time, that means the government has collected more than it’s owed; it’s an interest-free loan. If you feel so strongly about the province’s debt and trust in the current government to make good use of it, by all means tick the box on your tax return that turns any refund over to Queen’s Park, but do it because you want to — not because they’re urging you to.

Otherwise, take the money (if you get some) and run. Spend it, invest it, save it, do whatever you will with it.

After all, it’s your money.

This may be the festive time of year, but it’s perfectly acceptable to respond with a “Baah humbug!” to this particular request for charity.

BOTTOM LINE: Suggestion from a government with little fiscal sense is offensive.

I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mayor’s salary may not be only one to question Mayor, political science expert defend Newmarket mayor’s salary, Dec. 17: bit.ly/1JoVijZ This newspaper asked why this issue is important to me. The main answer is that I believe this information should be available for all Newmarket residents. Furthermore, I am concerned Mayor Tony Van Bynen may very well be being reimbursed out of proportion to mayors of other much larger cities.

I find it interesting that he says, “This isn’t about money for me. I do this for the betterment of the community.”

I think it is also important for us to have access to the salaries of our ward councillors.

The mayor’s salary may not be the only one that might raise questions. Unfortunately, when I access the town’s website, I am unable to find any of this information despite The Era’s statement that it is available. I would appreciate more specific information on how to find these details.

Harry L. Carter Newmarket

Editor’s note: Here is a link on the Town of Newmarket’s website listing the remuneration scale of mayor, deputy mayor and councillors: bit.ly/1mf2sle

Mayor’s pay drop in bucket to some cops pay Re: Mayor, political science expert defend Newmarket mayor’s salary, Dec. 17: bit.ly/1JoVijZ Why does unsuccessful regional councillor candidate Darryl Wolk worry about Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen being one of the highest paid mayors in Canada?

It’s a drop in the bucket to what we pay for our police force and, I dare say, some police officers made as much as the mayor, what with their overtime and perks.

My point is that Wolk should have gone after York Region councillors with the same zeal before the police budget was quietly rubber stamped.

Good luck with that.

Gerard Reynolds Newmarket

Trudeau should help those already here Re: Season of giving can be modest, priceless gifts, opinion by Marney Beck, Dec. 17: bit.ly/1OGkrbq It really makes me angry to hear more about poor Syrian refugees when half the people living in this province are looking for work.

I can’t get full-time work and I’m not sure how long my shortterm assignment is going to last.

What about the Canadians who are out of work with little hope for finding jobs, and many of whom have no money and are

perhaps waiting to find decent housing, due to a 15-year waiting list in our region for subsidized housing.

Why is it up to Canada to help and our taxes to provide?

What about us, here, in our own country? My generation doesn’t have full-time employment, which, therefore, will make it hard to save for retirement.

Perhaps Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should start observing more about what’s around him in his own country than beyond him.

Trudeau: I understand social media is so important to you, judging by all your selfies, but what is going to happen to Canadians?

K. Sedgwick Newmarket

OLG, beer sales not synonymous Re: ID for smokes? I’m 59, Dec. 17: bit.ly/1lUay3o This same store refused to sell me a lottery ticket without my ID. I’m 55 years old and look it. Oddly, the store cashed my winning ticket and gave me the money. You need to be of legal age to redeem. There’s an obvious lack of training of the staff.

The store manager told me it was because they are going to be selling beer.

The OLG and beer sales are not synonymous.

David Wetmore East Gwillimbury

There were no flames from nostrils Re: Cricket match organizer furious Town of East Gwillimbury won’t fund event, Dec. 10: bit.ly/1ZajT50 Given that the town has yet to communicate a decision to us is reason to hope for a mutual solution.

It is amazing how easily intent can be lost in translation – there is what was said, what was heard, what was written and what was read. I hope to, respectfully, repaint the tone of bitterness that the article seems to infer.

There were no flames from the nostril. I was, indeed, disappointed, not furious, at the decision relayed by The Express, especially in light of the encouragement received from council during my deputation in May. In the discussion with a reporter, I lamented at the decision, no accusation intended. I understand and respect council’s need to make choices and decisions in the face of competing priorities.

The funding discussed is for the use of the park and facilities. If we are required to pay for the park, we cannot ignore the significantly lower rate available to non-profits in neighbouring Newmarket.

Regardless of location, we still must expend all organizing

LETTERS POLICY All submissions must be less than 400 words and include a daytime telephone number, name and address. The Era reserves the right to publish or not publish and to edit for clarity and space.

SEND LETTERS to editor Tracy Kibble at tkibble@yrmg.com

C

M

Y

Ontario Press Council

Editorial

Managing Editor Tracy Kibble

Sales Manager Jennifer Kopacz

tkibble@yrmg.com

jkopacz@metroland.com

News Editor Sean Pearce

Community Sales & Marketing Manager Neil Moore

spearce@yrmg.com

Delivery issues?

nmoore@yrmg.com

Canadian Circulations Audit Board Member

READ All our published letters at yorkregion.com or send your letter to the editor to Tracy Kibble at tkibble@yrmg.com

Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/ TheNewmarketEra/ AuroraBanner/ EastGwillimburyExpress

and logistical effort, costs and time.

We are very appreciative for the town’s past support and remain hopeful that the relationship will flourish.

We still wish to keep the annual cricket in East Gwillimbury and intend to explore mutual solutions with the town.

Ranji Singh Caribbean & South Asian Showcase

Aurora Rotary Club helps rural village in Ghana It’s time to share some sunshine news. Dekpor School Development Organisation would like to publicly thank the Rotary Club of Aurora for its very generous $4,000 donation.

We do our important work in Dekpor, Ghana, a rural village where everyone lives below the poverty line and it is a daily struggle to survive.

This donation, along with others, allows us to make a substantial extension to our library.

Right now, there is no space in the village where large groups can meet, safe from malaria-carrying mosquitoes and equipped with lights in the evening for after the sun has gone down and farming work is done.

There are many areas in which we want to further educate and inform people.

We already have plans to have nurses, agricultural department representatives, inspirational speakers, financial advisers and guidance counsellors come to share their knowledge.

There are countless topics that will make an impact: from teaching people the importance of hand washing to nutrition, from crop rotation to immunizations.

There are many experts who can share information to benefit the people of Dekpor. Due to supporters, such as the Rotary Club of Aurora, we are excited to further help the people of Dekpor. We are so grateful for its help.

Carol Sheardown Dekpor School Development Organisation www.DekporSchool.org www.facebook.com/ DekporSchool

The BANNER

ONTARIO PRESS COUNCIL

Advertising

GET CONNECTED

n the card game euchre, the trump card is a card you hold back and use to win if nothing else works. Premier Kathleen Wynne seems to have found her trump card and it’s green.

Whenever she’s cornered with clear facts of a failed policy, she throws down her green trump card and claims a moral high ground over her critics.

Take for example, the recent scathing report from the auditor general.

The auditor general found the Ontario government’s Green Energy Act policies have resulted in consumers paying an extra $9.2 billion for electricity over what they would have paid under previous programs. Consumers have been paying far above market rates for 20-year contracts for wind and solar energy. Instead of committing to fix the problem, Wynne rushed to defend this policy. In fact, she has said she is “happy” to defend the extra billions of dollars her government has forced consumers to pay, because green energy is worth the extra expense.

The auditor general was not criticizing green energy itself. There is nothing inherently wasteful about wind or solar power. The auditor general’s point was that this particular energy the government had contracted to buy was overpriced.

Wynne used her green trump card again when she came under fire for winter road maintenance contracts that appeared to have the government purchasing plow equipment instead of hiring contractors who already owned the equipment. The auditor general found in her 2015 special report on winter highway maintenance that the government accepted the lowest bid for the road service, even though the contractor did not have sufficient equipment. The government spent millions on new plows and sanders as a result.

While the issue was clearly one of waste — why would the government hire a contractor who did not already own the equipment —Wynne deflected to climate change. She responded to the criticism by stating, “We are seeing the effects of climate change across this country. It is very important to have the right equipment.”

Of course it’s important to have the right equipment, but who pays for that equipment and who owns it at the end of the day is the issue. Wynne somehow turned the issue of a flawed procurement process into a debate about global warming.

The green trump card even works in the most tenuous of circumstances.

Take Wynne’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Glen Murray’s use of “an unprecedented drought” as the explanation for the destabilization of Syria. In this government’s view, the “root cause” of the displacement of millions of Syrians is climate change.

Not ISIS, not Assad’s barrel bombs.

It’s really about global warming. Talk about co-opting a tragedy in the name of your own political agenda.

And of course, green policy is used to justify policies designed to bring revenue to Wynne’s government, which is facing debt levels approaching $300 billion and which spends $11.3 billion a year on debt interest.

Cap-and-trade is a revenue plan couched in green language. It is a complex scheme that involves the government creating financial products called “carbon credits,” which it then forces industries to buy and trade. Of course, it requires the establishment of an enormous bureaucracy. The plan is projected to raise $2 billion in revenue for the government each year.

Likewise, the recently announced high occupancy toll lanes are a method of squeezing revenue out of Ontario drivers. But Wynne should be wary.

A trump card is a powerful tool, but in euchre, you can only use it once.

Wynne has played it multiple times.

If she keeps playing her trump, she will find that it will stop working. And, eventually, Ontarians will see these policies for the waste and cash-grabbing that they truly are.

— Christine Van Geyn is an Ontario director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

For all your delivery inquiries, please e-mail yrcustomerservice@ yrmg.com or call 1-855-853-5613

EDITORIAL 905-853-8888 ADVERTISING 905-853-8888 / Fax: 905-853-4626 250 Industrial Pkwy. N., Aurora, ON L4G 4C3

York Region Media Group community newspapers The Era, The Banner and The Express, published every Thursday are divisions of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. The Metroland family of newspapers is comprised of 100 community publications across Ontario. The York Region Media Group includes The Liberal, serving Richmond Hill and Thornhill, Newmarket Era, Aurora Banner, East Gwillimbury Express, King Connection, Vaughan Citizen, Markham Economist & Sun, Stouffville SunTribune, Georgina Advocate, Bradford Topic, GoodLife, beingwell and yorkregion.com

A8

The Aurora Banner, Thursday, December 31, 2015

CUDDLY DONATIONS

NEWSMAKERS 2015

Boards applying lessons learned From Front Page

STAFF PHOTO/MIKE BARRETT

From left, Laurie Breedon, administrative assistant to the maternal child program at Southlake Regional Health Centre accepts a trunkload of teddy bears from sales specialist Melanie Attridge and advertising manager Jennifer Kopacz of York Region Media Group. “Through the support of YRMG’s advertising partners in Newmarket, Aurora, Georgina, Bradford and East Gwillimbury, we were able to donate 133 teddy bears to children spending the holidays at Southlake Regional Health Centre,” Kopacz said.

2015 Local Independent Business Readers’ Choice Awards

Vote Now!

You co u win $2 ld 50 in Gift Ca rds!

Have a favourite pharmacist, barber or pet groomer?

Now is your chance to recognize your favourite locally owned business or business person. Go to yorkregion.com, click the Readers’ Choice button and choose your favourites.

spawned by the abrupt mass resignation of a majority of the foundation’s board of directors June 30.

The exodus, according to former foundation board member Jim Alexander, was in protest to a directive from the hospital board to replace Poscente.

The duo also discussed remedial responses to negative perceptions caused by staff departures, including that of former foundation philanthropy and engagement vice-president Dora Boylen-Pabst and foundation print communications and media coordinator Jenn Rae. In the midst of the upheaval, foundation Black Tie Gala co-chairpersons Felicia Salomon and Susan Chant also handed in their resignations.

It was a highly pressured chapter for Southlake, Williams said. “It was stressful for the community, hospital staff and foundation staff,” he said.

While no formal reason has been offered for the rift between the foundation and hospital boards, Williams contends part of the problem was differing perceptions.

“Things happen in large organizations,” he said. “Sometimes we stumble. We came to understand that there was a breakdown in communications that led to a breakdown of relationships.”

The drama swirling around the hospital was worrisome, admitted Poscente, whose

Limit one entry per person. For full contest rules visit yorkregion.com

From Front Page

Go to

015

and vote today!

In October, highly regarded facilitator Graham Scott met with numerous donors, physicians and former and current foundation board and hospital board members to understand their perspectives on what led to the relationship breakdown between the boards this summer.

“Through meaningful dialogue at the meeting, the attendees, all deeply committed volunteers, reaffirmed their common mission to the betterment of health care for the residents of York Region,” a hospital release stated.

Accordingly, the foundation announced four former members and one new member were elected to the foundation board of directors, bringing the total complement of directors to nine. Returning members are Steve Hinder, Barry Stock, Dr. Charmaine van Schaik and Dave Wattling. Dr. Julius Toth, a highly regarded Southlake surgeon, is also on board.

Filmmaker may make documentary

Pick up a ballot at 580B Steven Court, Newmarket Monday - Friday between 9:00 am & 5:00 pm

Winners will be announced in the Thursday, January 28, 2016 edition.

It was a highly pressured chapter for Southlake.

NEWSMAKERS 2015

or

Contest opens Friday, December 4, 2015 at 9 am Contest closes Monday, January 4, 2016 at 5 pm

foundation is the hospital’s fundraising wing.

“No doubt that what happened had an impact on our community and the community’s trust in the organization,” she said.

In damage control mode, she and Williams have been meeting with major supporters to reassure them the organization is “moving forward.”

The two administrators are applying lessons learned, they said.

the Crown eventually put an end to his statement, saying it was inappropriate.

“I always think that it should have been the other way around,” the teenager said, explaining that he often thinks he should have died and wishes Styles had survived. “I never in a million years wanted what happened that night to happen.”

He then chose not to apologize when given another chance before his sentence was read out.

The teenager has set up a website for those suffering from catastrophic spinal injuries and he is expecting to go to university soon.

2 DAYS ONLY

�������� ��� �����

A documentary filmmaker has been attending court and is considering making a film about the teen’s journey through the judicial process.

The Styles family has not spoken out since the statements immediately following the sentencing.

However, their victim impact statements indicate the wounds from that early-morning summer are as raw as ever.

“My wife and family are very disappointed in regards to Justice (Alex) Sosna’s decision,” Garrett’s father, Garry, said. “The sentence to us means nothing. It appears to us that a police officer’s life means nothing in the eyes of justice. As a former police officer, I find the sentence imposed to be lacking and opening the door to further tragedies involving police officers just doing their sworn duty.”

JAN

2

JAN

3

This Saturday & Sunday

��� � ���

Get 80 Bonus Miles when you spend $80 or more at Sobeys*

�������� � ��� ������ ������

� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � ���������������������

����� ������� � � �� � � � � � � � �

���� �������� �������������������� ���������� �� ������� ���� ����� �� ���������� C

M

Y

* Va l i d f o r A I R M I L E S ® Re w a r d P r o g ra m C o l l e c t o r s o n l y, i n a s i n g l e t ra n s a c t i o n . A I R M I L E S ® C a r d m u s t b e p r e s e n t e d . O f f e r v a l i d Fr o m S a t u r d a y, J a n u a r y 2 u n t i l S u n d a y, J a n u a r y 3 , 2 0 1 6 o n l y a t A u r o ra S o b e y s - 1 5 5 0 0 B a y v i e w A v e . , A u r o ra ; M i l t o n S o b e y s - 1 0 3 5 B r o n t e S t r e e t S . , M i l t o n ; F l a m b o r o u g h S o b e y s – 2 5 5 D u n d a s S t . , Wa t e r d o w n ; S t ra t f o r d S o b e y s – 5 8 1 H u r o n S t . , S t ra t f o r d . Vi s i t w w w. a i r m i l e s . c o m f o r f u l l p r o g ra m r u l e s . ® ™ Tra d e m a r k s o f A I R M I L E S I n t e r n a t i o n a l Tra d i n g B. V. U s e d u n d e r l i c e n s e b y Lo y a l t y O n e , C o . a n d S o b e y s C a p i t a l I n c o r p o ra t e d . # 13 23

A9

The Aurora Banner, Thursday, December 31, 2015

Peterson snagged one of closest GTA races

First BLAST OF WINTE

R

NEWSMAKERS 2015

From Page A1

These priorities will continue to be implemented over the course of 2016. I want to make sure we continue to get the work done that we were elected to do.”

In one of the closest races in the Greater Toronto Area, Peterson defeated Brown 25,513 votes to 24,059. New Democrat Yvonne Kelly finished third with 4,806 votes, while Green Vanessa Long earned 1,331 and Progressive Canadian Dorian Baxter received 762.

Peterson campaigned on an economic platform that promised to bring infrastructure investment and job creation to the area.

But the government got to work quickly in other areas upon taking office, implementing planks of its platform that included Syrian refugee immigration and measures to fight climate change.

Peterson also wants to implement the new Canada Child Benefit next year.

“It’s a testament to the type of campaign we ran,” Peterson said of being named a Newsmaker.

“I’m the name on the ballot but it was a good team effort. The award is recognition of the names we had around us.

About 56,471 people cast ballots in the riding, or nearly 68 per cent of eligible voters.

That’s up from the roughly 63 per cent of voters who cast ballots locally in the 2011 federal election.

Nationally, the Liberals formed a majority government by capturing 184 seats, compared to 99 for the Conservatives, 44 for the NDP, 10 for the Bloc Quebecois and one for the Greens.

Peterson moves into a constituency office at 16600 Bayview Ave., Newmarket — the same plaza as Brown’s old office. For more information, email kyle.peterson@parl.gc.ca.

The Aurora Banner published a series of articles on my business.

Now everyone knows how great we are!

Each year we help over 50,000 businesses connect with local consumers.

Call 905-853-8888 or email Arleen Hammond at ahammond@yrmg.com today to find out more about our amazing Content Marketing Packages.

STAFF PHOTO/MIKE BARRETT

IN PHOTO: Area resident Wayne Charron clears ice and snow from his driveway Tuesday, our first blast of winter. The storm wreaked havoc on roads throughout the night and into the morning rush hour. For the story, go to yorkregion.com

Sign up Online

Buy Online:

50% off

$25.00

$17 for a 3-Piece sun kissed fresHwaTer Pearl seT (a $72 Value) neverland sales

Buy Online:

46% off

$59.00

$59 for an annual Trail Pass (a $110 Value) Park to Park trail association

Buy Online:

48% off

$21.00

$21 for admission for one Person To a 2 Hour social PainT eVenT (a $40 Value) art.circle - social art

Buy Online:

28% off

$219.00

uP To 35% off TickeTs To see THe ToronTo raPTors Vs. deTroiT PisTons in deTroiT on feBruary 8, 2016 TransPorTaTion included roundtriP tours inc.

Buy Online:

62% off

$49.00

$49 for a 1-Hour rmT massaGe wiTH insurance receiPT (a $129 Value) ocean breeze sPa

Buy Online:

81% off

$18.00

uP To 81% off PrinT or diGiTal suBscriPTions To THe Hockey news maGazine (2 oPTions) tva Publications

Visit

WagJag.com

Buy Online:

Buy

$42.00

TickeTs To monTreal canadiens Games - Home and away seatGiant

Buy Online:

87% off

$19.00

$19 for a windsHield rePair on uP To 3 cHiPs (a $150 Value) mrm auto Glass

Buy Online:

69% off

$75.00

uP To 70% off snowkiTinG wiTH flyBoard XTreme kite Xtreme In partnership with

brought to you by your trusted hometown Metroland Newspaper C

M

Y

To advertise your deal call one of our Metroland Sales Representatives at 905-853-8888

A10

The Aurora Banner, Thursday, December 31, 2015

THE FASTEST GROWING AUTOMOTIVE BRAND IN CANADA Based on full-line brands, on 12 month, year over year rolling unit sales

ONLY UNTIL JANUARY 4TH

0 +84 $ 1,500 %

†

APR

FINANCING FOR UP TO

MONTHS

UP TO

HOLIDAY CASH*

ON ALTIMA 2.5 SL

2 2015 015 N NISSAN ISSAN ALTIMA

2 2015 015 N NISSAN ISSAN SENTRA

2016 NISSAN ROGUE

2 2015 015 N NISSAN ISSAN PATHFINDER

2015 NISSAN MICRA®

VISIT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER ALREADY DRIVING A NISSAN? OUR LOYALTY PROGRAM HAS GREAT OFFERS! Offers available from December 1, 2015 – January 4, 2016. †Representative finance offer based on any new 2015 Altima 2.5 SL (T4TG15 AA00). Selling price is $30,029 financed at 0% APR equals 84 monthly payments of $357 for a 84 month term. $0 down payment required. Total finance obligation is $30,029. $1,500 Holiday Cash included in advertised offers. Dealer trade may be nessessary. *Altima 2.5 SL and Pathfinder S 4x4 can be financed at 0% for 84/72 month and receive $1,500 Holiday Cash. The $1,500 discount is available on any 2015 Altima/2015 Pathfinder when leased or financed with NCF. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty.

Holiday Cash consist of $500/$1,000/$1,000/$1,500/$1,500 on 2015 Micra/2015 Sentra/2016 Rogue/2015 Altima/2015 Pathfinder models. The Nissan Loyalty Offer (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who (as of September 1, 2015) lease/leased, finance/financed or own/owned a 2007 or newer Nissan brand vehicle (an “Existing Vehicle”). Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current or previous ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferrable or assignable, except to a co-owner/co-lessee of the Existing Vehicle who resides within the same household as the intended recipient of the Offer. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered model year 2015 and 2016 Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through NCI and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of stackable loyalty dollars (“Loyalty Dollars”), as follows: (i) Micra/ Versa/Sentra ($500); (ii) Juke/Rogue ($600); (iii) Altima/Frontier/Xterra/Leaf/Murano/Pathfinder ($800); and (iv) Maxima/Z/Titan, Armada/GT-R ($1000). Loyalty Dollars will be applied after taxes, which means that Loyalty Dollars are inclusive of all applicable taxes. Alternatively, if the eligible customer elects to purchase or lease/finance an Eligible New Vehicle (excluding GT-R and LEAF™ ) other than through NCF, then he/she will receive a three-year/48,000 kilometer (whichever comes first) Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan which consists of a maximum of 6 service visits, each consisting of 1 oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and 1 tire rotation. For complete details on the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan, ask your dealer. Offer has no cash redemption value and can be combined with other offers. Offer valid on Eligible New Vehicles purchased/leased/ financed and delivered between December 1, 2015 and January 4, 2016. Conditions apply. Model(s) shown for illustration purposes only. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. While quantities last. Ask your dealer or visit www.nissan.ca for complete details. Nissan names, logos and slogans are trademarks owned by or licensed to Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and/or its North American subsidiaries. ©2015 Nissan Canada Inc. Conditions apply. Model(s) shown for illustration purposes only. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. While quantities last. Nissan names, logos and slogans are trademarks owned by or licensed to Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and/or its North American subsidiaries. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2015 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

NEWMARKET NISSAN 17385 LESLIE STREET, NEWMARKET TEL: (905) 895-4661 C

M

Y

B1

your region Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015

75 Mulock Drive, Newmarket (just east of Yonge St.)

1-855-886-1058

yorkregion.com

www.newmarkethonda.com

NEWSMAKERS 2015

Emotional roller-coaster

Our photographers captured celebrations, sadness and everything in between

Photography by Nick Iwanyshyn, Steve Somerville and Mike Barrett

Emma Perlaky shares a moment with her husband, Laszlo, in their Thornhill home. Read their story and the rest of our three-part series on senior citizens in York Region at bit.ly/1YM8efT.

Community leaders join members from L’Association des francophones de la région de York for a vigil in support of the people of France at the Markham Civic Centre a few days after the November attacks in Paris.

Chris Dallo performs as part of Globalfest in Markham, which took place next to the Atos Markham Pan Am/Parapan Am Centre during the Pan Am Games in July.

Jane Philpott speaks to the crowd at 19 on the Park after winning the position of MP for MarkhamStouffville. She was later named minister of health.

NEED hELp TO buY A CAR? Do you have past credit issues?

Did your car break down? Divorce? bankruptcy? New to the country?

WE’RE OPEN NEW YEARS DAY Friday, January 1, 2016 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Call Vu Trinh THE CREDIT EXPERT

ANY MAKE OR MODEL STARTING FROM $ * DOWN

99

647-221-7760

*$99 + TAXES BI-WEEKLY Rates as low as 5.99% Rates and terms based O.A.C.

vuutrinh@yahoo.ca

905-841-8190 1-888-280-0768

www.hyundaiofaurora.ca

YOUR LOCAL FORD LINCOLN DEALER

ST.

Y

ST.

WELL

INGT

T. ON S

905-841-0800

1 5 8 1 5 Y on g e S t. A u ror a M c A l pi n e F ord. c o m

NewRoads Mazda

NewRoads Kia

Richmond Hill Subaru

18100 Yonge Street, Newmarket

349 Mulock Drive, Newmarket Formerly Dave Wood Mazda

17415 Yonge Street, Newmarket

11645 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill

kiaofnewmarket.com

richmondhillsubaru.com

Proudly supporting local sports.

M

MARK

NewRoads Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC newroadsgm.com

C

AVE. BAYVIEW

ST BATHUR

UPPERCANADAMALL.COM | 17600 YONGE STREET, NEWMARKET

OAD

SIDER

.

YONGE ST

HN’S

ST JO

B2

Your Region, Thursday, December 31, 2015

NEWSMAKERS 2015

Emmerson points to Region’s successes in 2015

By Lisa Queen

lqueen@yrmg.com

With the real possibility of an elected regional chair on the near horizon, Wayne Emmerson may serve as York’s last chair selected only by a majority of mayors and regional councillors.

In the meantime, Emmerson, who opposes having the chair elected by voters — an

issue coming before council in February — says he’s busy taking care of business.

Now, with a year as the region’s top political dog under his belt, he said he’s pleased with the accomplishments the region made in 2015 and is looking forward to continued progress in 2016.

“I think the first year went very well. I think we’ve all adjusted to a new chair because Bill

BIGGS’ GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION

SALE Extended

FILE PHOTO

York Region chair Wayne Emmerson speaks at the opening of Pefferlaw’s $1.3-million EMS station in May.

SALE EFFECTIVE TILL JANUARY 31, 2016

15% - 70%

OFF

FEATURING

ROBERT BATEMAN • TRISHA ROMANCE PINO • A.J. CASSON • GROUP OF SEVEN IF IT’S FRAMED ON THE WALL - IT’S ON SALE Come early for best selection

BIGGS’ GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING

15165 Yonge Street (just South of Wellington on East Side) Aurora www.biggsartandframing.com

(905) 727-6308

(Fisch, who retired as regional chair in 2014 after serving in the role for 17 years) was here for a long time,” he said.

“I think council is really working well together and I’m hoping they say the same, which (is what I’m hearing) from them.”

Emmerson pointed to several achievements by the region in 2015, including moving for the first time to a four-year budget forecast that set out a financial and policy blueprint for the entire term of council.

The four-year forecast includes tax increases of 2.97 per cent for 2015 and 2.85 per cent for 2016, now approved, and projected tax hikes of 2.69 per cent in 2017 and 2.35 per cent in 2018.

“We set a four-year budget, which is a big undertaking to make sure we know the numbers, so we can continue with the programs we want to do and the infrastructure,” Emmerson said.

Council launched three task forces on transportation, seniors and broadband in 2015 to address top priorities facing the region, he said.

With residents identifying traffic congestion as their top concern, the region is investing more in roads than ever before, Emmerson said.

The region is spending $721 million on roads from 2015 to 2018.

Meanwhile, the region continues to invest in public transit, Emmerson said.

For example, the vivaNext bus rapidway on the section of Hwy. 7 from South Town Centre Boulevard to Warden Avenue in Markham opened in 2015, joining previous sections from South Town Centre to Warden, which opened in 2014, and from Hwy. 404 to

Bayview Avenue, which opened in 2013.

Still under construction is the rapidway from Hwy. 400 to Bowes Road in Vaughan.

Part of the section is on target to open next year.

Meanwhile, the rapidway on Davis Drive in Newmarket was completed in 2015, although some landscaping will take place in the spring. The rapidway for Yonge Street south of Davis moves from preliminary work to the heavy construction phase in 2016.

Social housing, another key priority identified by council, was addressed in part through the opening in the fall of Belinda’s Place in Newmarket, the region’s first and only shelter for homeless single women, Emmerson said.

The Richmond Hill Housing and Community Hub, the only facility of its kind in the region providing mixed-income housing and services for youths in the southern part of the region, is expected to open its doors to residents in February.

Emmerson admitted the region took heat from some municipalities for suddenly deferring a number of major sewer projects, especially from East Gwillimbury councillors who were upset with delays to the Upper York Sewage System.

The UYSS is needed to accommodate growth in East Gwillimbury, Newmarket and Aurora until 2031.

But the region is waiting for provincial approval for the project, Emmerson said.

“They were blaming us, but it’s the province that needs to tell us we can go ahead with it,” he said.

“It’s the most environmental sewage plant, if not in Canada, very definitely for Ontario. It’s state-of-the-art.”

C A N A D A ’ S L A R G E S T R E G I O N A L M O N T H LY PA R E N T I N G P U B L I C AT I O N

IN THIS ISSUE

Bathtub Safety Rub-a-dub-dub... Safety tips 101

Aurora

14846 Yonge St. 905-841-3232

Newmarket 95 Eagle St. 905-954-1666

Make super baby food Helping children with IBD thrive in the classroom A below-the belt-guide for girls

+ MORE FOR YOUR FREE COPY GO TO CITYPARENT.COM C

M

Y

B3

Your Region, Thursday, December 31, 2015

399 Seneca court newmarket

NEWSMAKERS 2015 Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario – York Region president David Clegg was a key figure during education labour disputes this year.

Hans OHrstrOm* 905-773-7771 www.hansohrstrom.com

3+1 bdrm Det * Quiet Court * Fin Bsmt W1 Bdrm * 9ft Smooth

HomeLife Eagle Ceiling * Deck + Stone Front. Major Realty Inc., Brokerage **

intersection is Bathurst and Mulock

COMING SOON

Get a FRESH LOOK for the NEW YEAR and SAVE FILE PHOTO

Students, teachers waded through months of labour woes

BY LISA QUEEN

lqueen@yrmg.com

In a year often dominated by escalating labour conflict on the education front, David Polegato, David Clegg and Elena Di Nardo emerged as public voices of the conflict in York Region.

Fortunately, the labour strife came to an end in the fall when the province reached deals with unions representing teachers and education workers but not before tensions had intensified.

David Polegato is Grade 8 student at Fairwood Public School in Keswick.

In sharing his frustration about the escalating work-to-rule campaign launched in the spring and the withdrawal of extra-curricular activities, he expressed the feelings likely felt by thousands of students, and parents, across the region.

The school year didn’t get off to the start David wanted.

Field trips were cancelled.

Things went further downhill when word came voluntary extra-curricular activities would be suspended.

For David, that meant an end to his volleyball team and the prospect of no further sports teams or grad trip unless a settlement was reached.

“It’s really annoying because that’s the one escape from school we kind of have, the one good thing, and now it’s gone. Everything has already been stripped down, so we really don’t have any other reason to go to school than we are forced to anymore,” he said in October.

“The school day is pretty much get there, do your work, that’s about it, nothing else.”

Meanwhile, while Premier Kathleen Wynne and Education Minister Liz Sandals expressed the province’s concerns with labour difficulties that dragged on for months, Clegg

and Di Nardo stepped up to the plate as the voices for local educators during the disruptions.

Clegg is York Region president of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario while Di Nardo is the president of Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2331 representing education workers such as educational assistants, custodians, secretaries, library technicians, early childhood educators and others.

Both were particularly upset when Wynne threatened to dock the pay of elementary teachers and education workers by Nov. 1 unless they reached settlements, as other unions had achieved by that point.

“Children’s lives are being negatively affected. This has got to stop,” Wynne said.

But Clegg called the move a “crass political” tactic that indicated the province had no intention of bargaining in good faith.

Di Nardo agreed.

“At the moment, it’s frustrating, it’s extremely stressful with the ultimatum,” she said.

Fortunately, cooler heads prevailed and,

by November, elementary teachers and education workers had joined other unions in accepting deals without resorting to fullblown strikes.

Workers were thrilled to settle, Di Nardo said.

“We’re happy that things will get back to normal relatively quickly,” she said when a tentative agreement was reached.

“I think everybody is going to get back to a regular routine and do all their duties. There is going to be a little bit of transition but we feel it’s going to be smooth. All of my members have been so relieved. Tons and tons of emails (have come in) from members saying, ‘Great job, we’re glad we don’t have to go on the picket line’ because it was that close.”

www.cabinetmagic.ca

Custom New Kitchens CANADIAN MADE PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES PERSPECTIVE DRAWINGS • SERVING THE GTA FOR 27 YEARS • SATISFACTION GUARANTEED • GRANITE AND QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS • LICENCED AND INSURED INSTALLERS • FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE

Cabinet Refacing

Save 40%

up to

Over Rep

lacing

CANADIAN MADE NEW DOORS AND DRAWER FRONTS CUSTOM ADD-ON CABINETS

Call or email us today Newmarket toroNto Barrie 905-954-0967 416-479-0415 705-797-4853 info@cabinetmagic.ca

© Johnson & Johnson Inc. 2015 To be sure this product is right for you, always read and follow the label.

559 steven Crt, L3Y 6Z3, Unit 6

04396420

OFF THE PURCHASE OF MOTRIMAX™ 12 HOUR PRODUCTS TO THE DEALER/RETAILER: McNeil Consumer Healthcare, division of Johnson & Johnson Inc. (McNeil) will reimburse you for the coupon’s face value plus our specified handling fee provided your customer redeems it at the time of purchase of any item(s) specified. Limit one coupon per purchase and per person, and may not be combined with any other offer. Other applications may constitute fraud. In Quebec, do not redeem this coupon for your customer. McNeil, in its sole discretion, may refuse reimbursement where it suspects fraudulent redemption has occurred or where applications for reimbursement are received more than one month from the expiry date indicated on the coupon. Failure to send in, on request, evidence that sufficient stock was purchased in the previous 90 days to cover coupons will void coupons. Coupons submitted become McNeil property. Reproduction of this coupon is expressly prohibited. For redemption, mail to: McNeil Consumer Healthcare, division of Johnson & Johnson Inc., P.O. Box 3000, Saint John, N.B. E2L 4L3.

NOT VALID FOR REDEMPTION IN ANY STORE OR PHARMACY IN QUEBEC. TO THE CUSTOMER/CONSUMER: Provincial Law may require the retailer to charge the applicable tax on the full value of the purchase(s) before the redemption in coupon value. GST, HST, QST and PST are included in face value, where applicable. Coupon is void if reproduced or altered from original.Any other use constitutes fraud. Limit one coupon per purchase and per person, and may not be combined with any other offer. No facsimiles. Offer valid only at participating retailers in Canada excluding Quebec. Available while quantities last. COUPON EXPIRY DATE: December 31, 2015 © Johnson & Johnson Inc. 2015

C

M

Y

MADD Canada Tél. : 1-800-665-MADD

B4

www.madd.ca Your Region, Thursday, December 31, 2015

NEWSMAKERS 2015

Are you a victim of impaired driving?

We're here to help.

MADD Canada Tel.: 1-800-665-MADD

www.madd.ca

INDIAN RIVER DIRECT www.indianriverdirect.com

NEWMARKET Êtes-vous une victime de la conduite avec facultés affaiblies ?

Are you a victim of CITRUS TRUCKLOAD SALE impaired driving?

Nous sommes là pour vous aider !

We're here to help.

Tél. : 1-800-665-MADD

Tel.: 1-800-665-MADD

Wednesday, Jan. 6thwww.madd.ca 10am-12pm www.madd.ca

Apple Self Storage (Davis Drive & Hwy 404)

$35 /box

2 0 l b b o x o f F L O R I D A S E E D L E S S N AV E L ORANGES or RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT Catholic Êtes-vous York une victime de la conduite avec facultés affaiblies ?

District School Board

Kindergarten Registration

Nous sommes là pour vous aider !

MADD Canada www.madd.ca Registration for the Tél. : 1-800-665-MADD 2016-2017 school year begins

Are you victim of January 4,a 2016 impaired driving?

Register at your local Catholic school. The We're here to help. following original documents are required:

Fierce public reaction after Marco Muzzo accused of impaired driving

By Jeremy Grimaldi

jgrimaldi@yrmg.com

There are hundreds of fatal car crashes each year in the GTA, but the resulting public anger is rarely, if ever, matched by that felt by suspected drunk driver Marco Muzzo.

It was on Sept. 27 that Edward and Jennifer Neville-Lake lost their three children and their grandfather, Gary Neville, after Muzzo’s Jeep T-boned the family minivan in Vaughan.

Muzzo, an heir to a billion-dollar development fortune, was later slapped with a variety of charges, including impaired driving causing death.

The public reaction was fierce.

There were thousands of messages seeking judicial and even vigilante revenge on Muzzo.

Videos and photographs of him and his family were dug up from the past, people began tweeting family secrets and social media pages began popping up slamming the 29-year-old King resident as “entitled”.

A variety of photos of him in Ferraris made their way into the media and it was later reported that he was returning from his bachelor party in the United States when the crash occurred.

Some voices have been calling for a less

YOGA CLASSES

MADD Canada • Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate (child or parent) www.madd.ca Tel.: 1-800-665-MADD • Proof of age • Proof of legal status in Canada • Proof of residency • Proof of Separate School Support (i.e. MPAC Assessment Notice), or you can complete a school support form that is included in the registration package.

with Alan Sargeant

Yoga classes that will leave you feeling strengthened, energized, yet totally relaxed.

Alan has 16 years of experience teaching Yoga.

JK: Children must be 4 years old by Dec. 31, 2016 (born in 2012) SK: Children must be 5 years old by Dec. 31, 2016 (born in 2011)

If your child is already attending a YCDSB school for JK you do not need to register for SK

Newmarket: Mondays and Wednesdays Bradford: Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:15 pm, begins January 4

Parents/Guardians are encouraged to call the school before visiting.

Find your local Catholic school at: locator.ycdsb.ca

(289) 716-4335 YOGA-CLASS.CA

For information, contact the Admissions Department: www.ycdsb.ca/admissions

@ycdsb

905-713-2711 or 416-221-5050

FILE PHOTO

Jennifer Neville-Lake addresses the media outside the Newmarket Courthouse after an appearance by Marco Muzzo, who is accused of impaired driving causing death in relation to the collision that killed NevilleLake’s three children and their grandfather. caustic reaction, saying this is another, – albeit major and destructive – human mistake.

But those have been largely drowned out by those putting their faith in the courts, hoping to see him serve a lengthy sentence.

Although unrealistic, the largest Facebook page, Prison 4 Marco Muzzo, is calling for life in prison.

That sort of debate came to a shuddering halt Dec. 15 and a new argument began after an experienced lawyer told yorkregion.com he’s been hearing rumours about a plea deal in the works at the Newmarket courthouse.

He suggested Muzzo’s lawyer, Brian Greenspan, is using Muzzo funds to set up a foundation and pay the Neville-Lake family in an effort to get him a reduced prison sentence.

The average sentence would usually be eight to 10 years, but with time served, Muzzo could serve as little as two years in prison, according to the outside lawyer.

One experienced York police officer, who did not want his name shared in the media, said he wouldn’t be surprised if Muzzo serves as little as 18 months.

The story appeared to open old wounds and those interested in the case have been bracing themselves for what some have called a “two-tiered” court system, which allows those with expendable cash to serve fewer days in prison.

Neville-Lake has not responded to the story, but continues to use her Facebook page to encourage others to appreciate the special lives around them.

Expropriations Act

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND IN THE MATTER OF an application by The Regional Municipality of York for approval to expropriate an interest in lands in the Town of Newmarket described as follows: A temporary easement or rights in the nature of a temporary easement commencing on December 8, 2016 and expiring on January 1, 2019, required for the purpose of entering on the lands with all vehicles, machinery, workmen and other material for construction purposes, which may include (1) relocation of existing services and utilities, (2) work that supports the construction of municipal infrastructure within the Region’s permanent takings, (3) staging and storage of materials and equipment, (4) geotech testing, borehole testing, and other investigative works, (5) removal, relocation and/or installation of signage, (6) hard and soft landscaping, paving, grading and reshaping the lands to the limit of the reconstruction of the municipal road fronting the lands herein described, (7) the installation and removal of temporary (i) pedestrian access and walkways, (ii) parking measures including re-striping of aisles, lanes, and parking stalls, (iii) shoring and formwork, (iv) drainage and erosion/sediment control measures (v) traffic signals, (vi) fencing, and (vii) handrails, and (8) works ancillary to any of the foregoing and necessary to the works to be performed in association with the purpose of implementing road and intersection improvements along Yonge Street, including associated local roads, and to provide designated lanes for the vivaNext transit system and works ancillary thereto, For the purposes of implementing road and intersection improvements along Yonge Street from Sawmill Valley Drive/Savage Road to Davis Drive in Newmarket, and to provide designated lanes for the Viva transit system, streetscaping, boulevards and works ancillary thereto.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate a temporary easement interest in the lands described in Schedule ‘A’ below.

Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice.

The approving authority is: The Council of The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 6Z1

The expropriating authority is: The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 6Z1

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK Dino Basso Commissioner of Corporate Services This notice first published on the 17th day of December, 2015.

Schedule “A” 1. Part of Lot 90, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 1, Plan YR2071896 2. Part of Lot 90, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 1, Plan YR2071898 3. Part of Lot 90, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 2, Plan YR2071904 4. Part of Lot 91, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 2, Plan YR2071906 5. Part of Lot 91, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 2, Plan YR2071911 6. Part of Common Elements of York Region Condominium Plan No. 877, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 5, 6 and 7, Plan YR2071922 7. Part of Common Elements of York North Condominium Plan No. 5, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 1, 4 and 7, Plan YR2071942 8. Part of Block A, Plan M-1509, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 9, 10 and 11, Plan YR2071954 9. Part of Lot 92, Concession 1, W.Y.S., Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 2, Plan YR2071956 10. Part of Block A, Plan M-9, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 and 20, Plan YR2071962 11. Part of Block A, Plan M-9, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 5, 6 and 7, Plan YR2074287 12. Part of Lot 93, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 3, Plan YR2071972 13. Part of Lots 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33, Plan 359, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality

C

M

Y

of York, designated as Part 4, Plan YR2071977 14. Part of Lot 28, Plan 359, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 3, Plan YR2071484 15. Part of Lot 27, Plan 359, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 3, Plan YR2071503 16. Part of Lot 26, Plan 359 and Part of Lot 93, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 5 and 6, Plan YR2071509 17. Part of Lot 1, Plan 49, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 2, Plan YR2073974 18. Part of Lot 1, Plan 49, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 4, Plan YR2071513 19. Part of Lot 94, Concession 1,Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 3, Plan YR2092380 20. Part of Block C, Plan 430 and Part of Block C, Plan 527, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 3, Plan YR2071516 21. Part of Block 4, Plan 65M-2118 and Part of Lot 94, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 7 and 8, Plan YR2071518 22. Part of Block C, Plan 430, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 2, Plan YR2071519 23. Part of Block D, Plan 430, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 3 and 4, Plan YR2071524 24. Part of Block D, Plan 430, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan YR2071524 25. Part of Block 3, Plan 65M-2118, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 4 and 5, Plan YR2071526 26. Part of Lot 95, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 2, 3 and 4, Plan YR2071545

B5

Your Region, Thursday, December 31, 2015

NEWSMAKERS 2015

Dozens of Syrian refugees settling in York Region

By Lisa Queen

lqueen@yrmg.com

From war-torn and displacement images half a world away, to their arrival on Canadian shores, Syrian refugees captured headlines this year like no other newsmakers.

Their plight began hitting closer to home over the last few weeks as Canada started welcoming families, including the first planeload of refugees to reach Canadian soil on Dec. 10. They were greeted at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Kathleen Wynne and other top-ranking politicians.

In York Region, Immigration Minister John McCallum, MP for Markham-Thornhill, and Health Minister Jane Philpott, MP for Markham-Stouffville, are playing key roles in the settlement issue.

Canada is welcoming 10,000 refugees by the end of the year and another 15,000 by the end of February. The government has indicated a total of 50,000 refugees may call Canada home by the end of 2016.

The federal government will invest up to $678 million over six years toward settlement and integration support. The Ontario government has agreed to accept 10,000 refugees and has pledged $10.5 million over two years.

The majority of refugees are privately sponsored, including about 76 now in the process of settling in York Region, according to a Dec. 17 report from Adelina Urbanski, the region’s commissioner of community and health services.

Across the region, residents are forming networks and raising money to sponsor refugees.

They speak in generous terms as they describe their hopes of providing a safe home for refugees, despite any challenges along the way.

“Life is a risk, there’s no doubt about it, but surely of all the risks we take in life, this has to be one worth taking,” said Rev. Joan Masterton, the minister at Stouffville’s St. James Presbyterian Church, which is spearheading the Stouffville Cares campaign to sponsor a refugee family.

“We are a Christian church. We consider ourselves children of God and disciples of Christ. Jesus, himself, was a refugee.”

That sentiment to welcome refugees has been echoed across the region.

“What started as an interest from just a handful of people resulted in an outpouring of support that I have never experienced or

��� ���� ������� ���� ��������� �� ����� ���� ��� �� ���� ���� ��� ���� � ������� ��������� ���� ����� ���� ���� ���� �� ����� �� ����������� �� ��� ���� �� ���� ���� �������� ��� ���� �� ���� ���� �� �� ���� ���� ���� ��� ������ � �������� ������� ����� � ������� ������ ��������� ������� �� ������� ��� �� ������ ��� ����� �� � ���� ������� ��� ���������� �������������

Call us,����� let’s����� talk: Aurora 905-953-2853 ���� ��� ������������

Newmarket �� ����� ����������������

Or visit www.weewatch.com FILE PHOTO

905-953-9902

������� �������� ���� ����� ���� ������� �������� ���� ����� ����

Cathy Blue (foreground), Claire Prieur (from left), Mitra Gopaul and Jane Graves helped sponsor a Syrian refugee family in Newmarket. seen before,” said Aimee Esparaz, who is working with others in her Richmond Hill and Yorkdale-based church, The Meeting House, to sponsor two refugee families.

Meanwhile, students with the York Catholic District School Board raised almost $70,000 as part of the Toronto Archdiocese’s Project Hope campaign.

In Vaughan, Humanity First Canada, a humanitarian relief organization, is working to bring 300 refugees to Canada by the end of 2016. It has already helped settle more than five dozen.

The organizaton’s chairperson, Aslam Daud, also spoke to volunteers with King 4 Refugees, which is ready to welcome two refugee families to King Township.

“It looks simple because it is. It’s a piece of cake. Don’t be scared. We are living like kings compared to a lot of families in the world,” Daud said.

From a group called New Beginnings in Richmond Hill to Newmarket’s Syrian Refugee Family committee, residents across the region are coming together to welcome refugees with open arms.

“It’s just such a massive issue. It may seem like a drop in the bucket sponsoring one family, but every little bit helps,” Newmarket committee member Claire Prieur said.

“It’s a great example of what people really feel in their hearts.”

— with files from Chris Simon, Kim Zarzour, Tim Kelly and Adam Martin-Robbins

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

The Bedroom Shop Quality home furnishings since 1989

BOXING WEEK SALE...

EXTENDED! Queen bed, dresser, mirror and nightstand

$1999

Reg. $4999

Queen bed, dr dresser, mirror or and nightstand

Reg. $3999

Queen bed, dresser, mirror and nightstand

$1999

Reg. $5999

mennoite made Canadian solid wood

Double bed, dresser, mirror and nightstand

$1699

Reg. $1999

Florentino queen bed, dr dresser, mirror or and nightstand

Reg. $7999

Sofa Reg.

$599

$399

Sectional

Reg. $1499

Reg. $899

Sectional 4 pc

Reg. $2299

$599

$1699 $

Claremount queen bed, dresser, mirror and nightstand

Reg. $2999

Sectional any size you want starting at

Sofa

Reg. $2499

Reg. $1499

16715 YONGE STREET STREET,, NEWMARKET

Canadian Furniture

905-853-8770 MYBEDROOMSHOP.CA

M

Y

$2499

All décor-rest Sofas

Proudly oudly Celebrating

25 years of locally made

C

$999 $

Sofa

Canadian made solid wood

$4999

Wide Selection of AShley SofAS!

$2699

$1899

$999

(SE corner of Yonge St. & Mulock)

TD FINANCING 1 year no interest - No payments

B6

Your Region, Thursday, December 31, 2015

sports

Plenty to ponder as new year dawns I

n the final hours before we bid adieu to 2015 and prepare to greet Sweet ’16, there is an opportunity to look forward and anticipate what the future has in mind for the members of our sports community in months to come.

• It’s that nasty global warming issue for the rest of the world, but flags remained in the pins and pars were still being marked almost the entire month of December thanks to the unusually mild weather. All good things surely end and likely so will an extended golf season as temperatures drop in January.

That aside, there’s always hope for an early spring for our greens friends.

• No matter how it is viewed, high school football in York Region is in tough times and possibly battling for its existence.

A full complement of teams — or at least those who commit to playing actually starting and finishing the season — would be a good starting point. Everyone has had quite enough of the maybe yes-maybe no status of some schools, often deciding within days of kickoff that they cannot participate.

If it’s a no-go as a league in future years, at least let the strong programs survive to play another day.

Likely more than any other sport, football carries a certain profile and where it is present, an ability to identify a school. A little bit throwback to old school and hopefully new school, it is a unique sport to be sure.

Between the uncertainty of participants, mounting concerns for injury and dwindling numbers for coaches and players, it is a sport undeniably in a tough spot.

John Cudmore Cuddy Shark • Town of Newmarket, here’s a honeydo list: an artificial playing surface at Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School, a gym at the Magna Centre, keep the Hollingsworth Arena, and some kind of consistent concessions policy. That one cannot purchase even a cup of coffee at an event at the Magna Centre is an embarrassment.

• With the 2016 Rio Olympic Games only a matter of months away, we turn our gaze to local athletes hoping to qualify.

Reliable Rosie MacLennan will be there, barring injury, of course, as defending goldmedal winner in women’s trampoline, but who else?

Fingers are crossed that distance runner and London 2012 Olympian Sheila Reid of Newmarket can overcome old injuries and avoid new ones for a run at Rio. Others? We’re waiting to see.

• Spearheaded by the success of the Toronto Blue Jays, will community-based baseball programs be seeing increased numbers at the registration tables? History says yes, and for the next couple of seasons, too.

It’ll also be interesting to monitor the impact of extension for the Midget Elite League into the bantam categories in 2016, too. It is Baseball Ontario’s long-overdue challenge to the burst of pay-to-play programs that sap local associations of top talent.

Naturally, many of those alternate programs are targeting into peewee and younger levels. The more the moneyer… um, merrier. Sigh!

• The Aurora Youth Soccer Club’s League 1 Ontario programs for men and women take the field in 2016, joining the semi-pro program now entering its third season for men and second for women.

The Stingers join ANB Futbol, Woodbridge Strikers and Vaughan Azzurri as York Region representatives in 16-team men’s division, while ANB and Aurora represent the region among 11 women’s teams.

expert advice

collision service audiologist dentist

heating & air conditioning

advice

• Winless in 31 games entering play this week, the Georgina Ice (0-30-1) are having a Central Ontario Junior C season for the ages — and certainly not one that will be fondly remembered.

Hey, hockey gods, if you have a heart at all, don’t allow you-know-what to happen.

Let the Ice win at least once in the final 12 games.

plumbing flooring flooring plumbingPut your trust in a local professional...they’re here to help you! auto service

When is my dryer most dangerous?

My CPAP machine doesn’t seem to work as well as it used to. what should i do?

TYLER JOHNSON

The number of dryer fires and carbon monoxide poisonings peak in the winter months. Lack of cleaning and maintenance is a major contributor to these issues, however poor installation and the use of improper vent material also play a role. Warning signs of dryer issues include, clothes take longer than a regular cycle to dry, build up of lint in and around the back of the dryer or the dryer gets very hot to the touch. Your Dryer Vent Wizard specialist cleans, installs, repairs and alter vents. We also de-lint the inside of most dryer models. A clean, properly installed dryer vent can also help decrease energy costs by $18 to $24 per month while giving you peace of mind. Read more at www.homestars.com Read our reviews on

Locally owned and operated 905-235-1651 yorkregiondryervent.ca

Family Dentist

MATThew RiSk, RRT, CRe

Like many common items we use every day, CPAP equipment can show signs of wear & tear and can even break down. To get the best results from your PAP therapy it’s important to ensure your machine is still delivering the pressure level prescribed by your physician. For these reasons, we recommend regular inspection of your CPAP equipment every 6 months or, at minimum, annually.

We invite you to come in and meet with me or one of my colleagues for a no-cost pressure check and equipment inspection. We’ll make sure your machine, mask and hose are in good working order and, if they’re not, we will help you understand the options for repair and/or replacement.

Call today to book an appointment or drop by our Main St. office. Our job is to help you sleep better!

905.895.1188 1.866.626.8697

DR. NEAL MORTENSEN

I haven’t been to a dentist in over 10 years and I’m afraid.

What should I do?

Most adults who are afraid to come to the dentist often had a bad experience as a child. They remember not being frozen for treatment, or having all their baby teeth pulled out as the dentist sat on their chest.

Sadly, these adults wait until they are in unbearable pain before they seek treatment. My answer to you is come now!!! We listen to your worries and make sure to address your concerns. We will go slowly, not show you the needle, discuss what you need and keep quiet when you don’t want to know too many details. By waiting until you are in pain, the problem is usually bigger than it would be if we diagnosed it in the early stages. We can deal with your dental problems or concerns at any stage. We want you to be pain free and be proud of your smile.

KEEP 28 DENTAL CENTRE 17035 Yonge Street, Newmarket 905-853-3728 • keep28@rogers.com

11 Main St. S., Newmarket | 9651 Yonge St., Richmond Hill

Flooring

Plumbing Services

Funeral Services

Is there a product available to help remove pet urine odours?

How does J&S Services get into the Christmas spirit?

I have a lot of questions about pre-planning? How do I get all the answers ?

Yes there is! Urine-Off™ is a product developed specifically to eliminate urine odours. It is bio-enzymatic, works on both soft and hard surfaces, and is effective on both fresh and old stains (may require repeated applications).

You can actually make your home Black Light Clean™. See www.urine-off.com or call our store for details.

435 Davis Drive (at Main St.) Newmarket • 905-895-8822 www.KleinHorsmanCarpetOneNewmarket.com

Auto Service MIKE McGRAW

What is this weather doing to my car?

In the spirit of giving during the holidays, we at J&S Services would like to offer a discounted service to the readers of the Era-Banner, just call 289-319-0403 and quote “Kris Kringle” and you can receive $50 off your bill (before tax) for any service* J&S Services provides. *Must be used by January 31, 2016 and is not applicable to service call/diagnostic fees.

From all of us at J&S Services, we wish each and every one of you a joyous holiday season, and prosperity for the coming new year!

Foot Health

Traffic Ticket Advocates

Why do I seem to get more ingrown

Is it the demerit points or the conviction that affects my insurance?

SARAH CHAN

toenail problems in the winter?

Happy Holidays from the staff at MR.M’S AUTO.

Sarah Chan, chiropodist/foot specialist

Audiologist

DIANE WEBBER-HAMILTON

What are the advantages of using a regular heating contractor?

Can I claim hearing aids on my taxes?

1235 Gorham St., Units 13 & 14 - Newmarket 905-898-3912 • 1-800-263-7437 • www.cancoclimatecare.com

Chris Buckle

It is the conviction itself no matter how small.

Your insurance company will assess your risk level based on how many tickets are on your record and of course how serious they are.

I always recommend people take advantage of my FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION when it comes to traffic ticket matters.

When you want Professional Representation on traffic matters, call...

CHRIS BUCKLE PROVIDER OF LEGAL SERVICES

NEWMARKET 465 Davis Dr., Tannery Mall, Suite 113 905-898-0542, toll free 1-866-840-5401, Fax: 905-836-8509 Licensed Paralegal of Law Society of Upper Canada Visit us at www.trafficticketadvocates.ca

200 Davis Drive, Unit #1 Newmarket, ON L3Y 2N4 905-830-1010

NANCY McKERAGHAN

Just as people like to deal with a particular doctor, dentist or other professional on a regular basis, homeowners may also prefer to deal regularly with a heating contractor. That contractor is more likely to be aware of your heating system and how it should perform. They have the home’s mechanical history on file and are aware of any warranties that may exist. They usually have ready access should parts be required and the technicians are familiar with both the equipment and the home (pets for example). It can be reassuring to know that the same technician will be looking after your heating system needs. This is more likely to happen when choosing a local contractor as the preferred contractor who also has employees as opposed to using subcontractors.

157 Main Street S., Newmarket 905-895-6631 • www.roadhouseandrose.com wes@roadhouseandrose.com Family Owned & Operated Since 1842

J & S SERVICES PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR INC.

Ingrown toenails occur when the sides or corners of the toenails grows into the skin or flesh of the toe. This often leads to pain, redness, swelling and infection. The main difference between the winter and summer months that may lead to more occurrence of ingrown toenails is the footwear and socks. Ingrown toenails tend to occur more easily when tight closed-toe footwear are worn and when the skin is moist. In the summer months when sandals are worn, there is less pressure on the toes and the skin a able to air out. With heavier thicker socks and boots in the winter months, the feet are often more cramped and damp.

Heating & Air Conditioning

Contact pre-planning specialist April-Dawn. She will provide you comprehensive informationfree of charge and without obligation. For a free information package with all you need to know, call her at 905.830.3087 or email her at April-dawn@roadhouseandrose.com

www.js-services.ca | info@js-services.ca | 289-319-0403

Cars are designed for temperature changes. If you are in your forties, you will remember what it was like without electronic fuel injection.

I’m sure we all think that every one bought a white car this year. I don’t think so, that is SALT!!!! Remember, if it’s on the outside of your car then it is on the bottom of your car and your brakes.This needs to be cleaned off or your brakes will start to stick on and not release,wearing them out prematurely. Under-car washing helps also, but you should take your car to your service provider and ask for a free inspection.

30 Charles St., Newmarket 905-898-0514 www.mrmsauto.com

WES PLAYTER

JOE RIZZI

Doctor of Audiology

Since hearing loss is a medical condition, expenses associated with its treatment are tax deductible. Hearing aids, personal listening devices (pocket talker for example), and dogs for the deaf fall under this classification. When filling out your income tax, these expenses are placed on line 33 - non-refundable tax credits – along with dental, eye wear, prescription drugs, etc. They help to reduce your federal tax payable. You cannot claim amounts that were reimbursed such as insurance or ADP (Ontario government subsidy) coverage. Expenses must be claimed in the same year they are paid. Hearing aid batteries and repairs to your aids also qualify for the tax credit so keep all your receipts and add them up at tax time. You may be surprised at how much you get back on your refund cheque! For more information, visit the Canada Revenue Agency website at www.cra-arc.gc.ca or call us at 905-967-0345.

Audiology & Hearing Aid Centre

Family Owned & Operated

531 Davis Dr., Suite 409 905-967-0345 www.intouchhearing.ca

expert advice

heating & air conditioning

collision service dentist

auto

RUSS GALE

audiologist

flooring

audiologist

air conditioning

Put your trust in a flooring localadvice professional... plumbing they’re here to auto service collision sevice collision service help you! plumbing

dentist

CPAP Therapy for Sleep Apnea

heating

Dryer Vent Cleaning, Repair, Installation

expert

expert

• The Newmarket Hurricanes have struggled just below the .500 mark for most of the season and the Aurora Tigers have fallen to the break even level in recent weeks with a December slump.

Although both presently occupy Ontario Junior Hockey League playoff positions as they prepare for the final stretch run, neither has shown signs of any kind of extended playoff advance. It should be interesting to

monitor the response of both teams in the final few weeks of the regular season.

Off the ice? It’s refreshing to see the efforts owner Jim Thomson is making to rekindle community interest in the Tigers franchise and it seems to be paying off, with modest increases in attendance at home games.

Conversely, the Hurricanes are trending toward record low fan interest and seem to be sinking in attendance with each passing home game. It can’t help that a once faithful and hard-working off-ice core of volunteers that was among the best in the league has melted away.

auto service

Tis the eve of another New Year, and all through the rinks and fields, not a creature is stirring, not even a ref.

But looking ahead, As a new year dawns and an old one yawns, What might be in store?

— Anon

B7

Your Region, Thursday, December 31, 2015

sports

SuShi 4 u TERiYAKi/TEMPuRA/BBQ/KOREAN

Adam Smith left the Newmarket Hurricanes early to join the Bowling Green State University Falcons.

100%

FRESHLY MADE DAILY!

★ 25 Years Experience ★ Large Selection Of Seafood To Choose From ★ Family Friendly Restaurant ★ All Sauces & Dressings Are Home Made For Our Community Health

BRIAN WATTS/OJHL IMAGES

SuShi 4 u

Hurricanes defender Adam Smith skates off to Bowling Green “It wasn’t an easy decision to decide to go because Newmarket has done so much for me over the last three years,” said Smith, 19, who bowed out of the Hurricanes family with a goal in his final game Tuesday, a 4-3 overtime loss to the Whitby Fury. “In the end, Newmarket is about moving players on and getting to the next level. Bowling Green is having a lot of (defence) trouble right now.”

In his third season, the Sharon resident had five goals and nine assists in 32 games for Newmarket and competed for Team Canada East at last week’s World Junior A Challenge tournament in Cobourg and Whitby.

“I just got back from Team Canada East for three days and leave Boxing Day, so Christmas this year is short,” Smith said.

The six-foot, 180-pound Smith was slated to make his debut with the Falcons last night in Toledo against the Western Michigan Broncos.

Smith will join another former Hurricanes defenceman and current BGSU captain Sean Walker on the squad.

By John Cudmore

jcudmore@yrmg.com

Adam Smith knew he would soon be back in a classroom.

He just did not anticipate so soon.

The Newmarket Hurricanes defenceman wrapped up his junior hockey career Tuesday night — a few months earlier than anticipated — as he starts a collegiate career with the Bowling Green State University Falcons.

Destined for Bowling Green on a scholarship starting with the 2016-17 school year, Smith is being fast-tracked by the Western Collegiate Hockey Association team due to openings in its blue line corps resulting from a series of unforeseen circumstances.

The left-shot defenceman joins a Bowling Green team sitting second in the WCHA standings and ranked 12th in Division I men’s hockey national polls.

Losing their best defender is tough for the Hurricanes, who are battling to make the playoffs.

905•836•2200 224 MAIN ST. NEWMARKET

www.sushi4unewmarket.com

ON NOW AT THE BRICK!

REQUEST FOR SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION RFSQ No. Project Services 08-31-2015 Contractors For General Contractors, Mechanical Subcontractors and Electrical Subcontractors for Projects for Construction Projects Southlake Regional Health Centre Town of Newmarket, Ontario Southlake Regional Health Centre (SRHC) invites qualified general contractors, general mechanical contractors and general electrical contractors to forward requests for prequalification.

SRHC seeks to satisfy the following objectives in an agreement resulting from this RFSQ: • obtain the highest quality of expertise in respect to the services requested in the RFSQ; • obtain a Vendor of Record List “VOR” for General Contractors, Mechanical Subcontractors and Electrical Subcontractors for Projects for Construction Projects.

• The VOR list created from this RFSQ will be valid for a three (3) year term commencing January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2018. At the sole discretion of SRHC an extension of renewal for an additional two (2) years may be exercised in writing 90 days prior to the expiry date.

This RFSQ excludes Southlake’s Residential Hospice Project & other specialty projects in the future.

Request for Supplier Qualification (RFSQ) documentation may be obtained on Biddingo.com.

The RFSQ close is January 21, 2016 at 12:00:00 PM and Proponents are required to submit Intent to Participate & Declarations of Conflict Statements by no later than January 7, 2016.

Carlos Costa Coordinator Strategic Sourcing Southlake Regional Health Centre 596 Davis Drive Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 2P9

SAVING YOU MORE SAVING YOU MORE

ccosta@southlakeregional.org P: 905-895-4521 ext. 2076

Classifieds

For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com.

For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com.

LocalWork.ca

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 • For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613

RNC

www.RNCemploymentservices.ca Preregistration required

Aurora

905-727-3777

Employment Services 222 Wellington St. East, Main Floor www.RNCemploymentservices.ca

JOB FAIR

Fitness Advisors Wednesday, January 6 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sales Position $12/Hr. + Commission Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills Aurora, Bradford and Newmarket locations Book Your Interview Now! This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada 905-727-3777

l l l

The views expressed in this publication are the views of this Service Provider and do not necessarily reflect those of the Ministry

Admin Assistant Required for 1 year contract (maternity leave).

Must have excellent communication skills & ability to multi-task.

Email resume to ktomlinson@cb-ca.ca CONSTRUCTION ADMIN CLERK for utility contractor at Hwy#7/Dufferin area.

Obtain and follow up utility locates, safety and equipment record keeping.

Need Excel skills. Own car.

Email: jobs2015@con-elco.com

DRIVERS WANTED

Town Taxi in Bradford is expanding and we require full and part time drivers for all shifts.

Call Susan 905-775-5656 C

M

Y

NOW HIRING Full Time

SALES / DESIGN Join the Industry Leader

Earn up to $1K - $3K comm./month • Preset Appointments • No cold calling

Fun ~ Creative ~ Rewarding

Must have own vehicle and fluently speak, read, and write English.

Training provided.

Call Rita 800-293-3744

29 DRIVERS needed ASAP Full time, part time, on call. $11.25/hr.

Company vehicle provided.

Great opportunity!

Email: hrcity@outlook.com

QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNICIAN 1 YEAR CONTRACT GENPAK a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging is looking for a Q.C. Lab Technician.

In this position, you will be required to perform required lab tests for incoming, in-process and outgoing products, maintain records of inspections, samples, technical data sheets and MSDS, controlling of reject raw material, controlling of nonconforming products, maintaining and providing support in other key areas.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, the ability to communicate well with other departments, must work a 3-shift rotation, basic mathematics, work with minimal supervision and contribute as a team player.

A post secondary education, computer skills and some flexible packaging knowledge would be an asset.

Interested candidates please send resume to: Human Resources Department Genpak 285 Industrial Parkway South Aurora, Ontario L4G 3V8 email: genpaklp@gmail.com No Phone Calls or Agencies Please

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

SHIPPER / RECIEVER

Day shift full time permanent. Must have approximately 5 years' experience, must have held an operators permit in the past (doesn't have to be current we will retrain) Safety is of upmost concern.

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

PART TIME COFFEE TRUCK DRIVERS required Mon. to Fri., 6:30am-5:30pm.

Must have G license and clean abstract.

We also require someone to stock the trucks from 5pm-7pm.

Newmarket, Gorham Street location. (suitable for students or stay at home moms).

Email resume to: vishak1208@gmail.com or call 905-898-4333, 416-884-3475

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For door-to-door newspaper delivery 1 day per week.

Reliable vehicle required Call 1-855-853-5613 ext. 8

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

For door-to-door newspaper delivery 1 day per week.

Call 1-855-853-5613 ext. 8

PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST We are looking for the perfect candidate to fill a position for afternoon receptionist at our manufacturing facility in Aurora.

Job Requirements: Welcoming clients.

Answering a multi line phone system. Retrieve mail and distribute. Open & date stamp all general correspondence. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office. Assist with administrative duties as required.

Please forward resumes to Pat Dol at: pdol@thermogenicsboilers.com

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

Strong programming, leadership, and communication skills required.

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

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

ACCOUNTING CLERK Accounts Receivable/Payable, Daily deposit, Banking, back up reception, warranty.

Car dealership and Reynolds experience an asset.

Must have a car.

Email Resume Attn: Lori Harrison accounting@ newmarkettoyota.ca

Pfaff Autoworks in Vaughan is recruiting LICENSED BODY TECHNICIANS BODY PREPPERS DETAILERS Please submit an application via: www.myavanti.ca/pfaffauto-careers Visit our website www.pfaffautoworks.com to see our brand-new, state-of-the art facility

B8

ife L stories Your Region, Thursday, Dec 31, 2015

A celebration of lives well lived and people well loved Read more Life Stories on yorkregion.com

Fiddle champion Arbuckle was devoted husband, father R

BY SIMONE JOSEPH

sjoseph@yrmg.com

obert Arbuckle was rarely idle.

When daughters Roberta or Adrienne visited their father, he always seemed to be doing something.

He would be practising music, or trying out a new recipe. Robert was always trying to improve — in music, cooking and baking.

He never stopped learning, according to Roberta.

Robert bought a mandolin about two years ago and was teaching himself to play. He loved baking and was forever on the Internet, looking for new recipes.

He was continually challenging himself to come up with ways to keep busy, Roberta said. Cooking was definitely one of his passions.

A case in point: He could be out cutting grass or in the middle of gardening. When the Canadian cooking show Urban Peasant came on, he would drop whatever he was doing, stop, watch the show, write down the recipe of the day and try it out.

Robert grew up outside of King City. At age 11, he started violin lessons and would later go on to become a renowned fiddler. He learned his first songs from his parents, also fiddle players.

By age 14, he was already playing at square dances around his hometown of Laskay, Ontario.

Robert, or “Bob� as he was also known, played with various groups

Lstories ife

over the years, including Art Celsie and the Singing Plainsmen, who had a weekly radio show on CJRH Richmond Hill and later a TV show on CKVR Barrie during the early 1960s.

Robert met his wife Ginny Sherratt while playing with a group in Aurora and they later had their own group from 1965 to1970.

Ginny was a singer/guitar player from the U.S. She played with singer/accordionist/arranger Joan Fairfax.

Ginny’s parents were both wellknown Toronto musicians during the 1930s and ‘40s. In her last year of high school, she joined a local band called The Country Squires, where she met Robert.

The couple would go on to play music for dances at Musselman’s Lake.

The family lived in Oak Ridges for about 20 years. Robert coached for the Oak Ridges Minor Ball Association and also served as president of the association.

The Arbuckle family also lived in Cedar Valley, near Newmarket.

Roberta and Adrienne have happy memories of spending time together as a family tapping syrup from trees and making maple syrup. Their parents flooded the back yard so anyone could skate on the homemade rink. The family also enjoyed cross-country skiing on the property.

Later, Robert and Adrienne ended up performing on the first Friday of every month at a seniors centre in Newmarket, with Robert

Robert Arbuckle (inset and at right) and beloved wife Ginny were accomplished musicians, making music together throughout York and across Ontario.

playing the fiddle and Adrienne playing the piano.

Robert and Ginny started fiddler and step dancing competitions at Black Creek Pioneer Village and competed at the Royal Winter Fair.

The couple ended up competing in step dance and fiddle competitions throughout the province, eventually graduating to judging the competitions.

When Ginny went back to school at age 40 to become a legal secretary, Robert took over duties around the house. “He was a nice guy and a true gentleman,� Roberta said.

Celebrate a life well lived!

“Adored by children, universally respected and an inspiration to her peers, Mrs. McCluskey was a tireless volunteer, quick to deflect the praise heaped on her.�

Classifieds

Not surprisingly, when Ginny battled cancer for 2-1/2 years, Robert supported her and put his own life on hold to help her. “It was amazing the time and effort he put in to look after her,�

Roberta said. “It was a tireless effort.

It was what he wanted to do. He was dedicated and devoted.�

Ginny died in August of 2010.

Robert missed her terribly since they had been partners both in love and in song, performing as a duo across York Region and Toronto.

Robert died suddenly of a heart attack Nov. 22, 2015 and funeral services were held at Richmond Hill’s Your community newspaper is celebrating the achievements and contributions of everyday, ordinary people, who have affected the lives of others in extraordinary ways. Leaving a lasting impression on the community, our award-winning journalists will write a fitting tribute in memory of those who have a special story to share.

Through your community newspaper and LifeNews.ca, we celebrate those no longer with us and remember the memories we share.

Marshall Funeral Home.

The weekend he died, he had attended a bluegrass awards event in Huntsville. “He had a great weekend,�

Roberta said. “He was doing something he enjoyed.�

Karen Reed knew Robert through the fiddle contest circuit, posting an online condolence message: “He leaves behind many memories of kindness, gentleness, wisdom, great tunes and great playing.

His life touched hundreds of people in a positive and encouraging way.

His contribution to the fiddle world has been highly significant�.

FOR MORE INFORMATION or to contact one of our professional writers please call

Newmarket/Aurora EG Tracy Kibble ..................905-853-8888 Georgina & Bradford Ted McFadden .............905-853-8888 Markham, Bernie O’Neill ...............905-294-2200 Stouffville Jim Mason ....................905-640-2612 Vaughan & King PaulChampion Futhey...................905-264-8703 Kim Richmond Hill/Thornhill Marney Beck ................905-294-2200

Lifenews.ca

.POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ BN UP QN r r 5PMM 'SFF r 'BY r 'PS EFMJWFSZ RVFTUJPOT QMFBTF DPOUBDU QUAIT, H. Glen Glen Howard Quait, 71, of Cookstown, passed away in his home into the arms of his Lord on Monday, December 21, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Glen formerly worked in Canada and the United States in information technology. He was an avid and life long appreciator of Hudson automobiles, Pepsi, sailing and the colour blue. His best piece of advice was to “do everything� in life. He lamented that he didn’t have enough time in what would turn out to be his 26,013 days on earth.

Glen was a loving husband of 47 years to Edith, a beloved and extraordinary father to Christopher (Melissa) and Pamela (Rob), and a proud papa to Joshua, Madison, Caden, Kyarra, Lorelai and Keegan. He is survived by his sisters Denise (Bill), Eleanor (Norman), Eileen (Allan), Linda (Les), and Carol (Darcy), brothers Bobby, John (Nobuko) and Donald (Mary Ann), and by many nieces and nephews. Glen was predeceased by his parents Harold and Gladys, his brothers Lanny, Harold (Junior) and Ken, his niece Riley, and his much loved dog Flicka.

Visitation was held at Victory Baptist Church at 18408 Yonge Street in Newmarket on Monday, December 28 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. and interment at Queensville Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.

Memorial donations in Glen’s honour may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

SHIER, Carmen (Carm) At Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, in his 91st year.

Carm Shier of Newmarket, beloved husband of the late Margaret and dear father of the late David. He is survived by his sisters Linda Silver (twin), Verna Williamson and Gwen Brown. Predeceased by his sister June Lee and his brothers Wes and Tr e v o r S h i e r. H e w i l l b e s a d l y missed by brother-in-law Richard B i e l a t o f N e w J e r s e y, h i s m a n y nieces and nephews and dear friend Norm Smart.

A celebration of Carm's life took place at the New Hope Methodist Church, 337 Queen Street, Newmarket, Ontario, on Monday, December 28, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to a charity of your choice in memory of Carm.

On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

RIPPEY, Samuel

(Retired Fire Chief of Newmarket Fire Department) Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.

Sam Rippey of Holland Landing and formerly of Newmarket at 83 years of age. Beloved husband of late Eleanor (nee Caldwell). Loving father of Brenda (Geoff) Roberts, Janis Robinson (Don Clark), Sam (Brenda) Rippey and Kelly (Dan) Palmer. Sam will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends may call at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for a memorial gathering on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 3-5 p.m.

In Sam's memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

To place your Garage Sale ad please call 1-800-743-3353

BASSIE, Jacob (Jack) Peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre on Thursday, December 24, 2015, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Myrna Bassie (nee Brice). Loving father of Laurie Anne Milne and her husband Kim of Alberta and Bryan Jacob of Ontario.

Cherished grandfather of Rebecca (Joshua), Timothy (Brittany), Kristina, Naomi, Nicole, Luke, Christopher (Jennalee) and Melissa. Greatg r a n d f a t h e r o f S t e p h a n i e , Ta y l o r, Allison, Marie, Joshua, Aiden, Keygan, Karson, Spencer, Summer, Makaila, Noah, Joel, Scarlet, Jairus, Lo g a n , Emb e r, P h eo n ix , a n d A tla s .

Jack is also predeceased by his g r a n d d a u g h t e r Ti f f a n y, a n d g r e a t grandson Jesse. Jack will be greatly missed by his other relatives and many friends. Visitation was held at the Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First S t r e e t , O r a n g e v i l l e o n We d n e s d a y.

Funeral Service will be held in t h e C h a p e l o n ( TO D AY ) T h u r s d a y, December 31, 2015 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Faith Fellowship Church, Orangeville or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.

Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.dodsandmcnair.com CRAIGIE, Irene Helen (of Richmond Hill, member of Richvale Lioness Club) Peacefully at Hill House Hospice, on Sunday, December 27, 2015, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late James Craigie, and dear mother of Cynthia (Ted Smith) of Newmarket, Neil (Lyn) of Saskatoon and Alan (Wendy) of Shining Tree. Loving Grandma of Alexa (Chris Laughren), Drew, Stephanie Anne, Kirsten (Kelly S i n g e r ) , a n d R y ( Vi c k i e ) . G r e a t grandmother of Noah Singer.

As per Irene's wishes, a private graveside service was held at Aurora Cemetery.

In memory of Irene, please consider a donation to Hill House Hospice.

On-line condolences and donations may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

WALLEN, Murray Keith At Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Friday, December 25, 2015, at 87 years of age.

Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Woodcock) and dear father of Linda ( J o h n ) F o s t e r, R o b e r t ( D e b o r a h ) Wa l l e n a n d Te r r y ( J u l i e ) Wa l l e n .

Grandfather of Corey (Leah) Foster, Amy (Chad) Annette, Kyle (Julie) Wa l l e n , J o s h ( S h a n n o n ) Wa l l e n , Wesley (Breanne) Roffey and the late Phillip Roffey. Great-grandfather of Gavin, Caitlin, Nathan, Elora, Sarah, Aubrey, Blake and Kendal.

Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will take place at Pine Orchard Friend's Cemetery at a later date. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

WETTON, Betty Winnifred Passed away in her 99th year at Eagle Terrace, Newmarket.

Predeceased by her parents, Frederick and Florence, brother Frederick and sister Joan.

Celebration of Life to be held at future date.

Delivery questions?

Call us at:

1-855-853-5613

KYLE SARRASIN

October 17, 1987-January 1, 2010

In loving memory of our amazing friend who passed away 6 years ago.

Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to let go of and impossible to forget.

"If Heaven wasn't so far away" Sadly missed and never forgotten...

We think of you always!

Love Matt & Laura

Paola Cusimano

January 5, 2014 A loving mother and wife.

Your memory lives on with us; each and everyday.

We are blessed with our many life treasurers that you are a part of.

Your unconditional love for our family will never be forgotten.

Forever in our hearts.

Love: Tony, Geoffrey, Leandra & Victoria

B9

Your Region, Thursday, Dec 31, 2015

Classifieds

Business Directory

Lifenews.ca

.POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ BN UP QN r r 5PMM 'SFF r 'BY 'PS EFMJWFSZ RVFTUJPOT QMFBTF DPOUBDU

Look who is celebrating his First Birthday

Corbin Chadwick

Monday to FridaZ BN UP QN r 7 Toll FSFF r FBY 5

Classifieds

GarageSales

.POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ BN UP QN r r 5PMM 'SFF r 'BY 'PS EFMJWFSZ RVFTUJPOT QMFBTF DPOUBDU

CONTENTS SALE CONTENTS SALE AT AT

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Aurora based

on January 3rd, 2016.

Eco-Limo

CONTENTS SALE CONTENTS SALEAT AT

Operates Eco-Friendly hybrid vehicles for your

AIRPORT TRANSFERS Local examples to Pearson Airport: Aurora: $80, Newmarket: $85

t

&NBJM "MBO!FDP MJNP DB r 8FCTJUF FDP MJNP DB

Big brother Luuka along with his parents, Carina Korpikoski & Antonio Fedele are thrilled to announce the safe and healthy arrival of Niko Angelo Jussi Fedele.

Niko was born on Easter weekend (April 4, 2015) @ 3:21 a.m. weighing 9 lbs. 7 oz.

He is welcomed by his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Love you to pieces

Love Nana, Papa, Mommy, Daddy, Charlie (big brother) and everyone else who loves you! xoxoxoxo

Check Out:

155 Vandorf Road, Aurora ON,toL4G 6W7 CONTENTS AT Saturday, January 9th –Aurora 9:00SALE a.m.

5:00 155 Vandorf Road, ON, L4G 6W7 p.m.

155 Vandorf Road, Aurora ON, L4G 6W7

Sunday,January January9th 10th – Noon to to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, – 9:00 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

January 9th –– 9:00 9:00 a.m.

5:00 Saturday, January 9th a.m. to to 5:00 p.m.p.m.

CALL THE EXPERT Saturday, Sunday, January 10th – Noon to 4:00 p.m.

ITEMS FOR SALE INCLUDE Sunday, January 10th –– Noon toto 4:00 p.m.p.m.

Sunday, January 10th Noon 4:00 New Town Cabinetry Inc. 155 Vandorf Road, Aurora ON, L4G 6W7 Fitness Equipment ITEMS FOR SALE INCLUDE

Cabinet Countertop

Closet Sink

Range Hood Refacing

We are located at: 17665 Leslie St., Unit 11, Newmarket - 905-868-8788 Contractors also Welcome www.newtowncabinetry.com

Classifieds

155 Vandorf Road, Aurora ON, L4G 6W7

Gottarent.com

FitnessSALE Equipment ITEMS FOR INCLUDE ,Bł ?A ,PDAN #QNJEPQNA Saturday, – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ITEMS FOR SALE INCLUDE Free January Weights &9th Other Fitness Accessories Restaurant Patio Furniture Fitness&Equipment Free Weights & Other Fitness Accessories

Sunday, January 10th – Noon to 4:00 p.m. ,Bł ?A ,PDAN #QNJEPQNA

Locker Room Items Accessories Fitness Free Weights & Other Fitness Restaurant &Equipment Patio Furniture & More ,BĹ‚ ?A ,PDAN #QNJEPQNA Locker Room Items Free ITEMS Weights & Other Fitness Accessories FOR&&SALE INCLUDE Restaurant Patio Furniture More ,BĹ‚ ?A ,PDAN #QNJEPQNA FitnessRoom Equipment Locker Items Restaurant & Patio Free Weights & Other Fitness Accessories & More Furniture ,BĹ‚ ?A ,PDAN #QNJEPQNA Locker Room Items Restaurant & Patio Furniture & Room MoreItems Locker & More

.POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ BN UP QN r r 5PMM 'SFF r 'BY 'PS EFMJWFSZ RVFTUJPOT QMFBTF DPOUBDU Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent

AURORA APARTMENT 2 bedroom, lower 2 levels of house in a beautiful, quiet neighbourhood. 1 parking space. Perfect for 2 professionals. $1475, inclusive. Available February 1, 2016. 905-726-0744

AURORA- YONGE/ Murray area. 3 bedroom main floor, clean, quiet, laundry, parking, newly renovated, hardwood floors. Close to park, school, amenities. February 1st.

Non-smoking/pets $1450. inclusive.

905-727-8378

Apartments for Rent

BRADFORD- 3 bedroom upper, bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. Parking.

No smoking/ no dogs. $1150+ utilities.

Immediate. 416-751-3368 between 9am-5pm, 905-778-8228 after 6pm.

NEWMARKET- BESIDE Upper Canada Mall.

Modern 1 bedroom walkout w/ensuite, separate entrance, laundry, parking. Suit one professional. $950. inclusive.

905-717-7681 NEWMARKET - LARGE 3 bedroom upper, livingroom, diningroom, 3 bathrooms, laundry room, garage parking, $1400+ 416-721-6001

BRADFORD- LEGAL 1 bedroom basement, C/A, laundry, private entrance, parking. Non-smoking/ pets. Suits 1. First/ last. References. $925 includes heat/ hydro.

Near amenities. (905)778-9016

KESWICK LAKEFRONT Two 1 bedroom apartments available $800+. utilities. 2 bedroom $1000 inclusive Cable. Parking. 1st/security. No pets.

905-989-2469

QUEENSVILLE- FURNISHED room, shared kitchenette & bath on bus route. $460/ month. No smoking.

905-478-2963 BRADFORD- 1 ( $850+ utilities) bedrooms, bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. Parking. No smoking/ no dogs.

Immediate. 416-751-3368 between 9am-5pm, 905-778-8228 after 6pm.

Apartments for Rent

1-800-743-3353

Houses for Rent

Houses for Rent

Cash & Carry Only Visa and MasterCard also Accepted Cash & Carry Only Plenty of Free Parking Site Visa and MasterCard alsoon Accepted

NEWMARKET - 2 bedroom main floor ($1250+) available December 1st.

AND 3 bedroom main floor ($1400+) available January 1st.

Both include laundry hook-up, fridge & stove.

First/last req'd. 905-717-2977

Plenty of Free Parking on Site

Cash & Carry Only Visa and MasterCard also Accepted

BRADFORD, BRIGHT spacious, 3 bedroom bungalow with partial basement. Parking, non-smoking/pets. $1200+ utilities, first/last, references.

Available immediately.

905-856-3848, after 5pm.

Travel & Vacations

Travel & Vacations

REAL ESTATE. NW Montana.

Tungstenholdings.com 406-293-3714 Condos for Rent

Condos for Rent

AURORA, 1 bedroom +den luxury condo for rent.

Swimming pool, spa, gym, parking, laundry and locker included.

Available immediately. 905-596-0690.

& Carry Onlyon Site Plenty Cash of Free Parking Visa and MasterCard also Accepted Plenty of Free Parking on Site

Cash & Carry Only Visa and MasterCard also Accepted Plenty of Free Parking on Site

Moving & Storage

Moving & Storage

A-PARRIS MOVERS Long/short, big/small, residential/ condos/ commercial. Quality service. Affordable/ reliable. 905-758-2848, 416-677-2848 www.parrismovers.ca

Home Renovations

Home Renovations

HOME RENO. 25 years exp. Basement. Kitchen.

Bathroom. Drywall. Painting.

Call Cam 647-388-1866 www.hongfuconstruction.com

www.yorkregion.com

Home Improvement Directory Classifieds Gottarent.com .POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ BN UP QN r r 5PMM 'SFF r 'BY .POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ BN UP QN r r 5PMM 'SFF r 'BY r 'PS EFMJWFSZ RVFTUJPOT QMFBTF DPOUBDU

FUNERAL HOMES

HOME RENOVATIONS

PAINTING & DECORATING

REPAIR/INSTALLATION

WASTE REMOVAL

www.simplecremationaurora.com

RENOVATIONS PLUS

De c em ber Spe cial

IN-HOUSE/OFFICE COMPUTER DOCTOR

ALWAYS CHEAPEST!

Residential ~ Commercial 905.895.6631 Bathrooms Stucco Ceilings and Repairs Crown Molding • Paint / Wallpaper Electrical • Plumbing Ceramics • Flooring Complete cremation service for $2,204.63

Complete cremation service for $2,204.63

25 years experience

Jim Shewell 905-898-2249

This service is provided by Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home

DML CONTRACTING • FINISHED BASEMENTS • HOME OFFICES • IN-LAW SUITES

157 Main St. S., Newmarket

905-836-3056

905.895.6631

Over 30 Years In Business

www.roadhouseandrose.com

Babies 2015 of

From

PKD

1 Room $179+hst with Trim Paint Included

Painting, Stucco Ceiling Repair/Removal

t We also do complete home renovations Serving York Region since 1985 We carry Benjamin Moore Paints

Check Out:

Son of Carina Korpikoski & Antonio Fedele Born April 4, 2015.

Legal Services

Legal Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind?

Free consultation: 1-800-347-2540

Real Estate Misc./Services

Firewood

Firewood

SEASONED FIREWOOD FOR SALE 705-722-1634 VERY DRY FIREWOOD

Red oak & Maple.

SPECIAL 1/2 price. Hurry while supplies last. SEE the new mini barns.

Please call 905-478-4590, 905-252-2624

Liam Michael Dyer Son of Megan Smith and David Dyer Born December 6, 2015.

Bailey-Mae Kathryn Brock Daughter of Kirby and Lesley Born October 7, 2015

Want to get your business noticed?

Call 1-800-743-3353 to plan your advertising campaign today!

Have unwanted junk or garbage piling up around your home?

No problem.

Allow us to clean it up!

Specializing in house clean outs, garbage and brush removal.

Call Matt for a real deal.

705-935-0233.

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

Dominik Kane Martin Son of Mike & Courtney Born, December 1, 2015

Day or Evening 905-252-1300 www.computerdr.ca

All Garbage Removal!

Home/ Business.

Fast Sameday!

Free Estimates!

Seniors Discounts.

We do all Loading & Clean-ups!

Lowest Prices.

Call John: 416-457-2154 Seven days

Have Unwanted Junk???

Real Estate Misc./Services

Niko Fedele

* Trouble shooting/ Virus repair * Software/ Hardware Upgrades * Network Implementing * Computer Training

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

SCRAP CARS CALL ME!!!

7 days a week!

Mini vans ~ Autos ~ Trucks Picked up.

Top scrap prices paid!!!

905-960-6621 To highlight your

Home Improvement Business call

1-800-743-3353

Announcements

Announcements

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD! GIVE GOD A CHANCE IN YOUR LIFE. READ THE HOLY BIBLE, THE MESSAGE OF GOD TO MAN. 416-459-8904

JESUS CHRIST IS THE REASON FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. 416-459-8904 Legals

Mortgages/Loans

Mortgages/Loans

$$$ MONEY $$$

CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com

Houses for Sale

Houses for Sale

Legals

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the estate of Hedwig Hahn, Pensioner, Deceased All persons having claims as creditors against the estate of the above mentioned, late of the Town of Newmarket, in the Regional Municipality of York, who died at the said Town of Newmarket, on March 28, 2015, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before January 13, 2016.

After that date the Public Guardian and Trustee will proceed to distribute the estate, having regard only to the claims of which s/he then shall have had notice.

Anyone having knowledge of a Will or nextof-kin of the above mentioned is also requested to contact the undersigned.

DATED at Toronto on December 9, 2015.

PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND TRUSTEE ESTATE TRUSTEE 595 BAY STREET, SUITE 800 TORONTO, ONTARIO M5G 2M6 File: 818089-015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the Estate of Anthony Catania.

Date of Death November 4, 2015 WE, the undersigned, propose to distribute the assets of the Estate of Anthony Catania, late of the Town of Newmarket in the Regional Municipality of York, Retired Contractor, and will be responsible only for claims of which we have notice and which are received by us on or before the 17th day of January, 2016.

DATED at N ew mak r et th is 1 7 th d ay o f December, 2015.

Salvatore J. Catania and Jay J. Catania Estate Trustees, 33 Valley Cres., Aurora, ON L4G 4S4, 905-727-0618

HOMESELLERS Find out what the homes aroundYOU sold for.

Free computerized list with pictures of area home sales and current listings.

Register at:

www.YourAreaReport.com Courtesy Diane Priest, Sales Rep, Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc. Brokerage.

Independently owned and operated.

905-715-2762

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

$100-$10,000

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Cash 4 Cars

Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 416-831-7399

CASH PAID - $0-$2,500.

Scrap & repairable. Cars, trucks, trailers.

Will pick-up.

(905)775-4935.

Toll-free: 1-888-484-4887. Anytime.

A FREE TOW for your scrap car or truck and cash paid.

(905)775-1018 or (905)836-2100

B10

Your Region, Thursday, December 31, 2015

NEWMARKET

SPECIAL EDITION

2016 ELANTRA! s ta B I L I t Y CONtrOL

4 WhEEL DIsC BraKes

6 sPEAKER aUDIO

iPoD UsB AUX INPUt

hEAtED MIrrOrs

KEYLEss eNtrY

aIr CONDItIONING

PoWER WINDOWs 6 aIr BaGs

REmotE s ta r t e r

aBs tRACtIon

AUtomAtIC traNsMIssION

ALL THIS FOR Weekly

48

$

PoWER DOOr LOCKs

0.99% 96 months

Plus HST

FINANCE OAC

17735 LESLIE ST Bray Cir

HWY 404

LESLIE ST

905-895-3222 www.newmarkethyundai.com

GREEN LANE

Wayne OPEN: MON.-THURS. 9-9 FRI. 9-6 • SAT. 9-6 DAVIS DRIVE Service hourS: monday to thurSday 7-7pm 17735 Leslie St. (Just north of davis dr.)

Friday and Saturday 8-5pm Dealers may charge additional fees for administration of up to $499. Charges may vary by dealer.

C

M

Y