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Resident raises concern about possible ‘glitch’ in region’s 911 system Man worries after police help sought, but no one came BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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On Jan. 5, David Fritz made a 911 call seeking police assistance for a dispute on a work site. He and the others involved waited for nearly an hour, but the police never showed up, he said.

n Aurora resident fears there may be a glitch in the York Region 911 system. The owner of Three Little Pigs Masonry, David Fritz, was on a job site just north of the intersection of Steeles Avenue and Yonge Street in Thornhill when a dispute between two separate work crews occurred. Fearing the situation would escalate beyond his control, he called 911 to request the assistance of police. Surrounded by members of his work crew, he used the speaker phone on his cell due to hearing issues and everyone heard him have a conversation with a dispatcher that lasted no longer than 50 seconds, he said. “I was told an officer would be

dispatched to my location but no one ever showed up,” Fritz said. “Luckily, my situation calmed down, but what if it hadn’t or what if I had called for something like a heart attack?” Cellphone records from his service provider clearly show a phone call was placed at 8:25 a.m. Jan. 5 and a call to the Richmond Hill detachment of York Regional Police at 9:19 a.m. after waiting for the officer who he was told had been dispatched. He later visited the local detachment to make his complaint and when he enquired about his 911 phone call, he was told there was no record of it. “I’m not out to get anyone. I think the police, firefighters and paramedics do a damn fine job here, but I wouldn’t be able to sleep

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Resident urges town to join Blue Dot Movement

Survey finds ‘significant’ homeless population

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ennifer Sault wants Aurora to be blue. Concern for the environment began for the Aurora resident during a family trip to Michigan. She and her family drove through an area known as Chemical Valley in Sarnia, Ont. that housed 60 oil refineries and factories. The area is deemed the home of the most polluted air in Canada, according to the World Health Organization. “Of course I didn’t know this when I was 10 years old, I just knew I was petrified about

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what I saw,” she said. “Seeing the piles of smoke in the air, wasn’t this bad for us? Isn’t this dangerous?” The image stuck in her mind and she asked her parents question upon question for days following the trip until they encouraged her to write a See page A4.

109 volunteers spent one night counting number of homeless across region BY LISA QUEEN

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ith the wind chill making it feel about -10C, Cassandra Vink was relieved to hear the homeless man she met on the streets of Richmond Hill had a warm, if only makeshift, place to sleep. The Richmond Hill woman was one of 109 volunteers who spread out across York Region one night this month to count as many people in shelters and living outside as they could find. The “point in time” count, overseen by the United Way of Toronto and York Region, was the first time the initiative has been held in the

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region. To make sure they didn’t bias the results by skipping anyone, the volunteers asked everyone they met whether they were homeless and then carried on with a more in-depth, 20-question survey with those who identified themselves as having no permanent home. Results of the survey are expected to be released in the spring and will

be used to improve services. Preliminary results indicate there are people who are homeless in communities across the region, Pedro Barata, the United Way’s vicepresident of communications and public affairs, said. “We certainly found people along the continuum of homelessness, from people who were sleeping on the streets, to people who were in temporary shelters, violence against women shelters, youth shelters and transitional housing,” he said. Barata volunteered at the field office at The Link in Sutton. The other field offices were at the See page A9.

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Crown to appeal Styles trial decision fter four years worth of investigation, court and trial time, the Garrett Styles trial finally came to a conclusion in June with a first-degree murder conviction and then a sentence in November. Now, two months later, the Crown has decided to appeal the decision based on the belief the sentence was unreasonable and didn’t hold the youth involved to account. The offender, only identified as S.K., as he was a minor when he committed the offences, was not handed any custodial time, rather nine years of conditional-supervision. Justice Sosna allowed him to remain at his parents’ Newmarket home, ruling the Milton facility the Crown had suggested was not suited to care for his “significant” medical needs, considering he is a

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quadriplegic confined to a wheelchair. The Styles family and some police remained unsatisfied with the sentence. After the verdict Garrett’s wife said the sentence was a “huge letdown”. “My children and I have been given a life sentence to have to live without Garrett,” Melissa Styles said in a statement released by York police. Police Chief Eric Jolliffe also released a statement. “Notwithstanding the physical condition of the accused,” the release read. “This sentence does not reflect the principles of accountability referenced in the Youth Criminal Justice Act.” The family of the offender has also now decided to appeal.

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Dawe returns as LSRCA chair Aurora mayor appointed to position for second one-year term BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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Aurora Mayor Geoff Dawe is making a repeat performance. He has been named chair of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority for a second term.

To learn about the strategic plan and to see the annual report, visit www.lsrca.on.ca/news/2016/new_chair.php

“Receiving the continued support of my colleagues on the board of directors means a great deal to me,” Dawe said in a statement following his appointment at the annual general meeting last Friday. “This past year as chair of LSRCA has been a highlight in my career and I’m thrilled to continue on in that role. I expect 2016 will be even more exciting as the authority begins implementing our new five-year strategic plan.” The plan, called Vision to Action, Action to Results, renews the authority’s commitment to protecting the Lake Simcoe water-

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Aurora Mayor Geoff Dawe has been named to a second term as LSRCA chair. shed. Innisfil Councillor Richard Simpson was appointed vice-chair for the first time. FILE PHOTO/MIKE BARRETT

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Town council passes new three-hour limit on parking at Town Park.

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Don’t plan on parking at Aurora’s Town Park for more than three hours come March. As part of a new parking permit program, the town has revamped rules around parking around the Wells and Mosley streets facility. The new program restricts vehicles to a three-hour parking limit on weekdays between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The town has also earmarked 15 spaces to be offered to residents living nearby who will have an opportunity to purchase a permit on a first-come, first-serve basis. These permits are limited to one per family and can last up to six months. Applications for the permits will be available beginning Feb. 16 at Access Aurora located at town hall, according to building and bylaw services director Techa van Leeuwen. “For the first month, warning notices will be issued to vehicles in violation as a transition,” she said. “For the second month, we will be providing an option to make a food donation for a food bank in lieu of ticket payment.” New rules are intended to create more parking for those using the park or nearby facilities and to discourage GO commuters

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from utilizing the spaces. Full enforcement of the new parking program will begin March 15 and will not require the addition of enforcement staff as existing staff will monitor the area as part of their day-to-day duties, van Leeuwen confirmed. Town staff will also be monitoring the surrounding area around Town Park to determine any impact the new program has on local residential streets. “We will continue to monitor for at least six months and we will be reporting to council prior to summer,” she added. Last year, council asked town staff to look into an on-street and just-in-time parking permit program to help address issues across town. For more information about the parking permit program, visit aurora.ca/parking or call Access Aurora at 905-727-1375 or email info@aurora.ca

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Events abound in York Region this year York Region Pride Parade in Richmond Hill

BY SIMON MARTIN

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new year means it is time to put that 2016 calendar on the wall.

Support the LBGTQ community in York Region and come out to the annual pride parade in Richmond Hill. The parade is part of York Pride Week. Food, activities, live entertainment, a kid zone and vendors will all be part of the fun celebrating diversity in the region.

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And while you write in all of the important birthdays, vacations and weddings, consider adding a few more local events along the way. There’s no need to drive down the Don Valley Parkway to the Big Smoke every weekend to get your fill of festivals. York Region has plenty to offer in 2016.

For more information, visit prideyorkregion.com

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Here’s a few “can’t miss” events in 2016:

Stouffville Strawberry Festival

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Every Canada Day weekend is a little extra special in Stouffville. The main street shuts downs to traffic and fills up with vendors and the smells of tasty food. Don’t be deceived; this festival has so much more than strawberries. Yes, it’s true. There are few things better than perfectly ripe strawberries, which are only in season for about one month of the year. So, don’t forget to pick up a quart or two of locally grown berries while you enjoy the fellowship of friends, family and neighbours.

For more information, visit strawberryfestival.ca/

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Georgina SnoFest Runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The ROC, Georgina. Enjoy winter at the Recreational Outdoor Campus with this free family event. There are always lots of activities for all ages, including inflatables, games and giveaways. There will also be live performances and entertainment for the whole family. Bring your sled and toboggan to ride down the hill. Be sure to dress warm!

For more information, go to georginaroc.ca/

Mount Albert Sports Day June 3 - 5

For more than 90 years, downtown Mount Albert has transformed to host this big community event. What originally started as a baseball tournament has grown into a weekend full of events, including a five-kilometre race, soapbox derby and midway. While ball games continue on the diamonds, crowds trickle past vendors on Main Street and line up for ice cream. Others seek refuge in the beer tent where they can knock a few pints back with old friends.

For more information, visit mountalbertsportsday.com/ FILE PHOTO/SIMON MARTIN

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Newmarket Jazz+ Festival

There’s nothing like a little jazz music on a warm sunny evening. The Newmarket Jazz+ Festival is a holiday weekend full of good vibes. Smack dab in the heart of Newmarket with Main Street just a block away, the event is a great spot to enjoy the summer.

For more information, visit newmarketjazzfestival.com/

Markham Fair Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival One trip to the beer section at the LCBO will show you people are going ga-ga for microbrews. While Toronto has its fair share of craft brew festivals, consider attending one that’s a little bit closer to home. The King City festival always has a good selection of breweries on hand and you can complement your beer with tasty food truck fare while listening to live music. So, whether it’s India Pale ales, fish tacos or a big helping of poutine, this festival has a little something for everyone.

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When it comes to agricultural fairs in the area, it doesn’t get any bigger than the Markham Fair. It’s easy to forget that Markham used to be an agricultural community. Walking through the gates of the fairgrounds is taking a step back in time. With a midway, tractor pull, monster trucks, live animals, agricultural competitions, home crafts and typical fair food, there is no shortage of things to do for anyone in the family.

For more information visit markhamfair.ca

Aurora’s Haunted Forest Oct. 28

One of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario, you don’t want to miss the haunted forest at Sheppard’s Bush. There are many decorated trails and three cabins to explore for all ages. It will be certain to get you into the Halloween spirit.

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Following his address to it, Bob Dunsmore cuts into haggis during the Robbie Burns Dinner held at the Aurora branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Saturday. Knife carrier (at left) is Yunis Cagler.

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letter. So she did. “As children we question things, but as adults we seem to just accept things and distract ourselves because they seem insurmountable,” she said. “Creating a sustainable environment isn’t insurmountable if enough of us start to ask questions and we stop looking away.” Sault shared her story at this week’s council meeting hoping councillors would become part of the Blue Dot Movement. The David Suzuki Foundation initiative aims to lobby policy makers to amend the Charter of Rights to recognize every Canadian’s right to clean air, water, safe food and a stable climate. “As Canadians we still don’t have these rights protected,” she continued. “By participating in Blue Dot, Aurora will demonstrate that as a leader on environment rights, we are ready to protect the people and places we love.” According to Sault, half of Canadians live in areas with unsafe air pollution levels and on any given day, there are over 1,400 advisories to boil water in the country. In a report recently released

Winter parking bylaws now in effect on Town of Aurora streets Now that winter is here, the Town of Aurora reminds residents about seasonal parking restrictions now in effect. Until Apr. 15, you could receive a ticket for parking on Aurora streets (or over sidewalks) from 2 to 6 a.m. Parking restrictions are in place to ensure everyone is safe during the winter months. Vehicles parked on the street or over the sidewalk make it difficult for the town to plow roads and walkways. If residents are also wondering about

at the World Economic Forum, by 2050 there will be more plastic in oceans than there will be fish if the world continues down the path it is on. The movement is gaining steam across the country with more than 100 communities making these declarations and lobbying the provincial and federal government to amend the constitution. However, not everyone is convinced participating in a national movement is the way to go when there are local issues that need attention, such as the Thane smelter site in Georgina. “I say what we need to do is start a grass roots movement and perhaps start it here in this community,” resident David Heard said. “We need to clean up the areas in our own backyards first.” Letters to the federal government from Aurora should ask for funds for local sites and to create an organization to deal with the environmental situations that arise in the municipality, Heard added. Councillor Tom Mrakas asked council to adopt a declaration in line with the Blue Dot Movement, to recognize the town has the responsibility to respect, protect, fulfill and promote the rights to

clean water, air, safe food and access to nature. He also asked council to commit to ensuring infrastructure and development projects protect the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increase density, prioritize walking, cycling and public transit, reduce solid waste while promoting recycling and composting as well as establishing and maintaining green spaces in all residential neighbourhoods. Councillor Michael Thompson expressed his desire to develop action initiatives that could be carried out to support the movement and show Aurora’s environmental leadership. “There has to be some action around it,” he said. “I don’t just want to be a signatory for the campaign and not put, essentially, our money where our mouth is.” The motion was supported and the town will be sending a letter to the provincial government calling for a public review on the Ontario Environmental Bill of Rights to improve the act and a letter to the federal government calling for the development of legislation that would recognize that all people have the right to live in a healthy environment.

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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. The Art of Theatre: A Theatre Aurora Community as Curator Heritage Display Ongoing until March 30, various times. 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. BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER - HELP A CADET VISIT VIMY Jan. 21, 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. WinterFresh Jan. 28, 6 p.m. Madsen’s Greenhouse, 160 Bayview Pkwy. in Newmarket. An evening of fun and frivolity awaits where you’ll have a chance to share your knowledge of trivia information for prizes and bragging rights. There will be great food and a silent auction. Tickets are $50. Visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/winterfresh-2016-tickets-19284710087 Contact: Kim, kima@yrfn.ca, 905-841-3101. Theatre Aurora presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Jan. 28-30 at 8 p.m. Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr. Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn winning isn’t everything and losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. Tickets are $25 each. Visit www.theatreaurora.com for more details. Info: Joey Ferguson, marketing@theatreaurora.com, 905-727-3669.

Tomorrow John Sheard presents A Night of Beatles Classics Jan. 29, 8 to 10 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Canada’s favourite pianist John Sheard (CBC radio’s Vinyl Cafe) welcomes David Celia and Mia Sheard for a night of Beatles Classics. Take a walk down Penny Lane, a stroll through Strawberry Fields and re-visit Yesterday. You’ll know every single tune. CD’s available for cash sale General Admission seating. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door plus HST. Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

This weekend To Rotate or NOT to Rotate: THAT is the Question! Jan. 30,1:30 to 5 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. A Lecture/Masterclass with Michael Esch, DMA on the Pedagogical pearls of technical wisdom inherent in the teachings of Dorothy Taubmann. More details online: www.newmarketormta.org/#!upcoming/c1yws Info: Sheila Vandikas, musixstudioandservices@gmail.com, 905-713-7158.

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etroland Media and, closer to home, York Region Media Group, will say goodbye tomorrow to an industry icon. Ian Proudfoot, a highly respected and successful company vicepresident and publisher of the vast Metroland Central division — stretching from North Bay to Georgina to Vaughan to Toronto — will hang up his hat after a career of which he can be extremely proud. Proudfoot was not just the man in the corner office who sought out the bottom line and looked for ways to cut costs and bring in new business. Proudfoot led his 800+ team with compassion, empathy, inclusion and honesty. He valued his people and took a real interest in their lives. Proudfoot always ran a tight ship — being tough when he needed to be — but he navigated his vessel with a bigger picture in mind; always seeking out and retaining great people who were willing to go the extra mile and work hard to get results. He valued journalism and never stood in the way of any story the editorial team would take on. He always respected the fact his journalists would operate ethically, fairly and accurately and his newsrooms always strived to do just that. In fact, Proudfoot, more than most publishers with backgrounds in sales, marketing and business, took great interest in journalism and always kept the lines of communication open. While he led his entire team effectively and openly, Proudfoot never lost sight of our company’s mission to be connected to our communities. He lived that vision and strived to be a part of his communities every day. Proudfoot founded Celebration of the Arts more than a decade ago to give up-and-coming artists, musicians and talented youth a chance to showcase their skills and shine. He played an integral role in helping our hospitals, rolled up his sleeves for the United Way of York Region, ensured staff had what they needed to build its Santa Fund for the less fortunate and worked tirelessly behind the scenes of many volunteer boards and committees. He always believed in the importance of helping build a community, one positive step at a time and his lifelong legacy was recognized when he was honoured with the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship in 2011. Community leaders rallied to nominate his good work, to pay tribute to his many contributions to charitable causes and to honour the inspirational role he undertook in finding solutions to betterment. Proudfoot’s career has spanned five decades in an industry that will surely feel his absence. As he clears his corner office at 580B Steven Court tomorrow, there will surely be more than a few tears shed as the reality of his leaving becomes clear for so many staff members he mentored, guided and lifted up over the years. And while Proudfoot’s shoes will be hard to fill, our division is fortunate to welcome its new publisher, Dana Robbins. Robbins, who will continue his esteemed predecessor’s role in community building, sums up Proudfoot’s legacy: “He’s everything publishers aspire to be. He is committed to our communities, he’s committed to our craft and he’s very much influenced as a leader by the values he holds near and dear. “I can’t think of a better description or aspiration for anyone in a leadership role,” Robbins said. Himself a relentless advocate for people living in marginalized or impoverished situations, Robbins is touted as being a focused and compassionate leader who cares about people. So, with saddened hearts, we will bid farewell to our fearless leader, Ian Proudfoot, but anticipate great things ahead as we welcome a new publisher who holds near and dear the values of Metroland; committed to community.

A LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Why should all pay for subway used by some? Re: Subway may cost region $160M more, Jan. 21: bit.ly/1VoqENU I am quite upset and more resentful that the Spadina extension subway, which is being extended to Vaughan, will have such a large overrun. All York Region residents will be expected to pay this overrun, including those of us who will never use it. Do not bring up the subject of school taxes — I will always willingly pay school taxes — it’s our future. My problem is that I do not feel, as a resident of Newmarket, I should be paying this cost. I previously lived in Richmond Hill for more than 50 years; have now lived in Newmarket for 14 and have yet to experience even regular daily GO train service to Toronto. I understand GO trains run continuously east to west throughout the day. Ours doesn’t. Why is that? And now a subway to Vaughan when the farthest north is Finch. And now, I am expected to pay for this subway overrun. Why is that? Why did I have to pay even for Viva bus on Davis Drive and now on Yonge Street when articulated buses are not going to cover their costs, let alone the costs of all the work being done to accommodate them. Yet, now, Viva is saying it needs new buses. it didn’t realize that two to three years ago? Of course it did. Doesn’t any staff at York Region have any thought processes? If I wish to go to downtown Toronto and it’s past 8 a.m., I have to drive to the Eagle Street GO bus terminal and leave my car there. GO buses do not run from 4 to 7 p.m., which means I then have to take the train home. Then I have to get my husband to drive me to pick up my car. Please, do not tell me to take the bus to the GO terminal. Do you realize the cost of a single ticket to go from Main Street to Eagle? Where is the sense in all that? I do hope other residents feel the way I do and make certain to let York Region and Viva and, of course, TTC, know their position.

B. Cowan Newmarket

Immoral for town to compete with business Re: Town proposal not good for small business, letter to the editor by Christina and Stephen Mrakovcic, Jan. 21: bit.ly/1nNkGeW I am in full agreement with the Mrakovcics on the town’s decision to open a fitness business at the Magna Centre. It is immoral on all counts

for any government (municipal or otherwise) to compete with businesses that already exist. Imagine how maddening it is to pay taxes to a government that takes your business away. What is this, the dark ages? It’s wrong.

Kirk West

Developer cuts trees, but doesn’t remove them Brickbats to the Lakeview and Andrin Homes and its contractors. Not only do they cut down nearly every tree in Glenway, it just leaves them all there fallen on their sides for several days. What a wonderful sight for thousands to see driving in and out of Newmarket on Davis Drive West, not to mention what a sight for the residents who used to back on to trees and golf. At least have the decency to quickly remove the trees after you cut them down. Any bylaws? I can’t believe there hasn’t been a class-action lawsuit, yet, by Glenway residents to, at least, have their property taxes reduced. This is a disgrace to Newmarket.

David McGrew Newmarket

Provincial spending doubles under Liberals Provincial debt in Ontario is now more than $300 billion, ranking Ontario as the most indebted sub-national government in the world. Our government is spending more than $11.5 billion each year just to service the interest on the provincial debt. This is money that could be spent on important programs such as health care and education. Under the Liberal governments of the past decade, provincial spending has effectively doubled to more than $132 billion today. Ontario now has the highest utility rates in North America, as well as the highest tax burden in Canada, based on combined personal, corporate, property and estate taxes. It is time to get fiscally prudent in this province. Or pass a bitter legacy of lost investment, lost opportunities and lost jobs on to our children. Which will it be?

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York’s police services spending beyond reproach Re: Sick of people bashing police officers, letter to the editor by L. Gough, Jan. 7: bit. ly/1ndvfrd Police bashing? Why is a citizen expressing concerns for the obvious overspending and blatant wastefulness of taxpayers dollars “police bashing”. What is obvious is that it seems York Region’s police services board is beyond reproach. It’s also obvious that is allowable because of the fear of ridicule by the police if their very generous budget is even questioned. If some citizens are allowed to enlighten the public, there may be some opposition. Thus, we can’t have an informed public, can we?

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re you following the U.S. presidential race, and unlikely hopeful Bernie Sanders, with whom I share a first name? While I wish him all the best, I wonder if you can win with a name like Bernie. Bernie? A name I never liked. Or should I say, others never seemed to like. Although better as a short form. Better than Bernard. Maybe you don’t like your first name. So, this column is for you. It was my mom’s dad’s middle name. Which is how I ended up with it. A grandpa’s name. His first name being, of course, Patrick, Pat, or Paddy, the melodic way they said it back in his day. Pat was also my dad’s name. Although his first name was John. I’ve lost you? I’m at a loss, too. When my dad was just a boy, he was sent to live with his Aunt Kathleen and Uncle John because his baby brother, just born, was not expected to live. He did live, in the end, but had a rough start. Yes, it was a different era (send a child away to his aunt’s because you’ve got too many kids as it is, and one is sick?). Kathleen (they called her Loolie, a nickname) decided she wasn’t going to keep track of two fellows in the same house with the same name: John. So, one day, she started calling my dad Pat. He would be J. Patrick O’Neill for the rest of his days in official terms, on diplomas, his passport, at the bank, in the phone book, but just Pat to my mom and all who knew him. And Dad to me. By the time I came into the world, Patrick was taken.They’d given the name to my older brother as his middle name, in honour of Dad and Grandpa. I got Bernie as a first name, John as a second. Or Bernard, being from the Latin for “brave as a bear”. An obvious choice, for any of you who have met me. The same way Leonard (brave as a lion) might make people take notice. Or not. My first week in kindergarten I learned there was, in fact, another Bernard in my class. What? Two sets of parents in the same area taking part in odd baby naming rituals not in step with the times? The teacher, along the lines of Aunt Loolie, stated she’d like to call one of us Bernie, the other Bernard. And I thought, “Oh no.” Suddenly, the other Bernard’s hand shot up. “I’ll be Bernard!” Phew! Bullet dodged. In TV sitcoms over the years, if the writers needed an oddball character, an uncle perhaps who had some strange ways, they’d name him Bernie. Or Bernard. He was always single and could use wardrobe assistance. Or Bernie might be a good “old person’s name” in a story. Papa’s name. Grandpa Bernie Sanders. There was the funny movie Weekend at Bernie’s (which I actually did not see until a year or so ago) where Bernie doesn’t have any lines... because he’s dead. Although there were a few cool Bernies out there: Bernie “Boom Boom” Geoffrion, the hockey player; Bernie Williams of the New York Yankees; Bernie Taupin, writer of hit songs with Elton John; comedian Bernie Mac. Still, Bernie will never be in the Top Baby Names book, or the name of a character in an actionadventure movie: Bernie Bond. Which is why I am cheering, all the way, for U.S. Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders. His policies? Who cares! He could well beat Hillary Clinton for the nomination and The Donald, Trump, for president. Which would be a boon for all of us Bernies out there, in terms of our cool quotient and level of acceptedness by society. Years of injustice corrected. Kennedy was the first Catholic president. Obama the first black president. Hillary would be the first woman president. But more importantly, Sanders would be the first Bernie president. I like the sound of that. And if he’s a disaster for the U.S.? You can call me John.

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here you go again, Paul. Trifling with the truth about the newspaper industry. Paul, of course, is Paul Godfrey, CEO of Postmedia, the newspaper chain that just announced the merger of newsrooms in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa and the laying-off of 90 more staff. The move has sparked a firestorm of criticism and Godfrey seems to be out on a speaking blitz arguing his case. One of the major bones of contention has been the virtual control of the company by New York hedge funds, Golden Tree in particular.

Godfrey attacks the Star’s tablet initiative, which is entirely his prerogative. And let him make his case about the state of the industry. And let him attack us. But get your facts right, Paul. Godfrey spoke Monday to the C.D. Howe Institute and has given separate interviews. There is one major point he has been emphasizing, to what end is not clear. Here’s how he put it. “If it wasn’t for Golden Tree Asset Management, this chain may not be in existence today, because there were no Canadians who stepped up to buy (the papers).… People should be happy that at least somebody (bought) the newspapers) and kept a lot of people employed.” Really, Paul? What he is referring to is the process in 2010 when a bankrupt CanWest was forced to put its big city newspapers on the trading block. The New York hedge funds, with Godfrey as their front, eventually won the day. Were there any Canadian bidders? You bet. How about Torstar, of which I am the Chair of the Board? And we are Canadian. We submitted a bid of approximately $800 million and in fact, we announced so publicly on May 3, 2010. I did a Google search and there were at

John Honderich Torstar Corp. board chair least 20 stories in the Globe, Marketing Magazine, Canoe, J-Source, and the Star about our bid. It was public knowledge. And how about Birch Hill Equity Partners, another Canadian firm? Led by David Samuel and involving former Osprey owner and longtime newspaper proprietor Michael Sifton, Birch Hill also put in a bid. Again, everyone in the process knew about this. So where were you, Paul? And what about those subsequent chats you and I have had about that process and what unfolded? Have you forgotten? And while we’re at it, what about your bald statement that Golden Tree is only an equity player and not involved in the company’s staggering debt? Postmedia’s own Management Information Circular, posted on its website, states clearly, “Golden Tree and certain investment funds to which it serves as an investment adviser own Variable Voting Shares and a portion of the first-lien (debt) and secondlien (debt.)” Seems pretty clear to me. In the same speech, Godfrey attacks the Star’s tablet initiative, which is entirely his prerogative. And let him make his case about the state of the industry. And let him attack us. But get your facts right, Paul. I think that’s the least we should expect from the CEO of a newspaper chain. John Honderich is chair of the board of Torstar Corp. He is a former publisher and editor of the Toronto Star.

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an is an outartists. standing, longIan is a community time business champion who strives leader in our to help us to be the community. His best we can be. He is an passion, vision, cominsightful, thoughtful mitment and strategic leader who has clearly thinking abilities have changed the fabric and enabled our commufuture of our community, as well as agencies nity. Tony Van Bynen and institutions, in the — Newmarket greater community of Mayor Tony Van Bynen York Region. His unique abilities have been uch is written about leadinvaluable in building momenership; maybe, too much. tum, by clarifying roles and Ian lives leadership — doesn’t establishing successful implerant about it, pontificate on it, mentation plans for community revitalization, support for arts and aspire to it. He just leads — in corporate boardrooms, at comculture and community support munity agency dialogues, in civic programs. Ian has actively participated as spaces, at kitchen tables. Far too many to mention. a volunteer on a number of comAnd it always looks the same. mittees with the Town of NewHe sits back, pensive, seemingly market and was the first chair upset with furrowed brow, listens of the board of directors for the and stares in that Proudfoot way, Newmarket Downtown Developthen leans in, adjusts his glasses ment Committee (2002). and cuts through the clutter to a Ian sat on the Newmarket clarity only he can articulate. economic development advisory Ian lives “connected to comcommittee as its chair (volunmunity” — not as a teer). YRMG or Metroland His strength as a slogan, but as a way communicator, with of doing business. He his innate leadership knows that the more abilities, has resulted a business — small, in the town adopting a medium or large — is strategic vision. engaged with its civic Ian is very passionand community partate about the arts and, ners, the better it does. with his team at York Period. And, so, he led Region Media Group, Daniele Zanotti YRMG to roll out their created the annual print and pages and Celebration of the Arts roll up their sleeves event many years ago. for local charity. Far too many to This event has grown to mention. become a premiere event in York Much is written about leaderRegion that showcases local talent ship; maybe, too much. Few just and provides grants to the windo it like Ian Proudfoot does, day ners of the various categories. Ian in and day out. And York Region is is also the driving force behind so much better — thanks to him. the establishment of the annual — United Way of York Region Newmarket Celebrates the Arts CEO Daniele Zanotti Gala, which showcases Newmarket performing and visual artists uring his term on the board and provides grants to local

not only to call him my tently share a spotlight neighbor, but also my on homelessness for friend. Congratulations, an Ian. entire year. — East This gesture alone Gwillimbury Mayor has educated countVirginia Hackson less residents of York Region about homelessness and the ability for people to meaningan is an extraorfully contribute to our Virginia Hackson dinary business leader society. and person who is We, at Blue Door greatly admired for his vision, Shelters, salute Ian for being a compassion for others and selfless visionary, a leader and a true contributions to our community. humanitarian who is not afraid to As a founding member and ask the tough questions that bring avid supporter of the York Region positive change. Arts Council, Ian has We are honoured made a positive differto have received his ence to the arts in York support for the last Region. five years and wish Thank you, Ian, for him well on this new your incredible kindness journey. and leadership. You have — Blue Door made a significant footShelters executive print and lasting legacy director in York Region. Radha Bhardwaj Congratulations on your retirement and Nancy Bodi t is with great new, exciting journey. pleasure that I formally congratulate Ian Proudfoot on — Nancy Bodi, this next chapter of his adventure. Director York Region I have known Ian for more Festival Alliance; than two decades and hold him in Professor, Seneca College high regard both on a professional and personal level. an’s generosity and It is no secret that stalwart partnership community building with Mackenzie Health is Ian’s passion and Foundation has created vision. a legacy of support for It is certainly what exceptional care in York I think of when I Region in which he and hear the name, Ian all employees of MetroProudfoot. Comland Media Group-York munity building and Region can take great Ian Proudfoot are pride. synonymous, whether Ingrid Perry Congratulations and it’s volunteering, menbest wishes on your retirement, toring or advocating. Through Ian, we will always be deeply his decades of working in York grateful for your friendship and Region, Ian has been a catalyst support. for positive changes that have — Ingrid Perry, touched so many lives. President and CEO, Mackenzie Ian is a lifelong resident of East Health Foundation Gwillimbury and I am thrilled

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‘We do have a challenge in our region.’ “Out of those surveys, we had the full continuum of people, both sleeping rough as well as at the youth shelters and beyond,” Barata said. “We expect that will be the same picture that is going to emerge from the counts in all the municipalities…We do have a challenge in our region. There clearly are a significant number of people who are homeless.” The man Vink met said he had permission to sleep in a store. An independent consultant who researches policy on homelessness and poverty issues, Vink said she was moved by the man’s plight, although he appeared to be “coping.” “This particular individual is liv-

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or the first time in a very long time, the Braithwaite family — including daughter Jill — gathered together for Christmas last December. It was a healing of sorts for Jill, 45, and a sign that she is on the road to recovery after a long and difficult journey that severed family ties. Another sign of recovery: she is prepared now to speak out about her years on the street to help her brother Michael’s mission as one of the leading crusaders for homeless youth. “I’m incredibly proud of him. He works so hard to help people, fights for people who need help,” says Jill, referring to her brother’s role as executive director of 360Kids, based in Richmond Hill. “He didn’t know about the stuff I went through. We weren’t the closest of siblings and when I left home, I lost contact.” Now she is sharing details of how she survived those tough years, because she wants people to know, “you don’t always know what’s going on in a kid’s life. People who think only the poor are homeless are wrong. It’s not true.” There are many reasons a teen can hit the streets, she says. Life is complicated. “It’s not just simple rebelliousness. They may be going through things and too scared to say anything, not knowing what to do ... confused and conflicted and very scared.” She has been there. Jill left her St. Catharines family home at the age of 13. She says she didn’t get along with her mother, but there were other issues. When she was 7, she was molested by a male babysitter; a family member assaulted her for years and at age 16 she was assaulted again. She bounced back and forth

between home and friends, sleeping in a park at times, for a while in a group home. “I’d just go wherever I could, stay wherever I could and go to the YMCA for a shower in the morning.” One night, at 16, she had used up her options and had nowhere to go. She walked to the local beach where she thought she might find her boyfriend, but he was not to be found. “I kept calling on the pay phone until I ran out of money. This man came with his dog and offered his phone and I went with him.” She blames herself for what happened next. “I should have known. I trusted him, he seemed nice and I just wanted to find my boyfriend.” It was a low point, but there were many more difficult years ahead of her as a single mother of two with health challenges and money troubles. Now she is living in rural Ontario and life is better. Those traumatic early years left her feeling “emotionally abused”, damaged in some ways, but stronger in others. “It made me resilient. I’m more knowledgeable about how to take care of myself when things get really bad. It gave me insight into the big wide world.” Today, she can’t turn away from those who need help. “No matter what position I’m in financially, I have to help someone, if it’s to give them a sandwich or a drink, young or old. “I just wish people would be more kind and caring to people

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MICHAEL BRAITHWAITE on the streets. Don’t assume the worst about them or that it’s drugs or alcohol. If they do have those issues, maybe something happened in their life you don’t know about. Reach out if you can. Some of these kids need that.” “Jill is in a stable place now, a brave and courageous place,” says Michael, her brother and one of York Region’s leading voices to end youth homelessness. “She spent a lot of time living in run-down places not suitable for any person, with bedbugs and landlords who were neglectful. It

shows how the cycle gets started.” Studies show that if intervention doesn’t happen within the first two years, a homeless youth is more likely to be homeless for life, he says. “There is just a short window of opportunity before the kid starts to think this is normal.” The best approach is a proactive one, connecting with kids who have fragile relationships with their parents before they land on the street, he says. If help comes then, there is a dramatic reduction in costs to society for housing, courts and health care later in life. His sister’s story is an example of how homelessness isn’t always what we think it is. “There are kids out there who have no business being homeless. There’s no mental health issues or addictions, but other factors.” He tells of one youth recently whose parent accidentally saw his text about coming out as transgender — a great kid who now can’t go home. Others face cultural clashes, battles over arranged marriages, “there’s all sorts of paths to homelessness ... It could

WARM UP In York Region, there are 300 to 500 homeless youth. As community leaders gear up for the annual night-in-the-cold fundraiser for 360Kids set for March 3, another campaign is underway. Until Feb. 2, Raising the Roof toques and socks are being offered for a $10 donation. Proceeds raised are directed back into 360Kids to continue programs and services in the community. Learn more at 360kids.ca or contact Brittany Wilson at 905-475-6694 or bwilson@360kids.ca.

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Two Newmarket women will be taking it down to the wood at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Feb. 4. Tracey Williams and Amy Ng have agreed to shave their heads, as part of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation’s #NoHairSelfie campaign. They’ll join celebrities, Princess Margaret employees and others at the hospital, as well as people across the world, willing to meet the clippers in honour of World Cancer Day. “This is a brand new experience for me,” Williams said. “Cancer affects so many people. I worked at Southlake (Regional Health Centre) and saw a neighbour come in. It’s so sad: it’s everywhere. I want to lend my support. This is my choice; a lot of them don’t have that choice.” Williams, Princess Margaret oncology unit’s manager of administrative services, knows the toll cancer can take on a family — both in a personal and professional context. Her mother was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer and has been undergoing treatment for months. Williams cut her long hair into a shorter style recently, partly to stand in solidarity with her mother, and is excited to take the next step. “It’s touched me personally,” she said. “She’s now going through chemo. She started losing her hair around Christmastime and went out Boxing Day and shaved it off. She

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looks cute with her bald head. Your hair is you; when you start losing it, there’s so much anxiety. I don’t know how men do it. Even going short, the back of my neck and ears feel the breeze. You don’t realize how your hair covers the tips of your ears. But it’s hair and it will grow back.” Ng, whose long black hair reaches about 14 inches in length, works in a nursing home and has watched many residents battle the disease. The women did not know each other prior to making the commitment — but they’re happy to come together for a good cause. “I’m a person that’s always scared of very low temperatures,” she said, jokingly. “It’s going to be a challenge without hair. I’ve had short hair before, but not no hair. If you don’t do anything, cancer will keep killing people. Maybe, one day, we can conquer it.” Williams has raised more than $2,500 so far, while Ng has collected over $3,300. The campaign works in several ways. Participants can decide on an actual or virtual shave and then encourage friends to sponsor the efforts. For a virtual shave, participants can download the campaign app on iTunes or Google Play. Then, on Feb. 4, they are encouraged to share their look on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, using the hashtag #NoHairSelfie.

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Amy Ng and Tracey Williams will participate in the #NoHairSelfie fundraising campaign for the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. More than 50,000 people downloaded the virtual shave last year. “This is kind of cool, because you don’t have to cut it all off,” Williams said. “It’s a fun

Greenbelt popular; resulting intensification may not be Meeting attendees discuss ramifications of protection, potential expansion BY LISA QUEEN

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Most people are eager to protect greenspace, until it threatens their neighbourhoods, an executive member of a ratepayers’ association cautioned at a community meeting discussing the future of Ontario’s Greenbelt. The Greater Golden Horseshoe will be home to another four million people by 2041, with 700,000 of those additional residents calling York Region home, according to growth forecasts from the provincial government. The question is where to put them. The more greenspace you protect, the more those new residents have to be accommodated through intensification in already established communities. That is something to which existing residents often object, Alan Smith said. “People tend to freak out about density,” Smith, an executive member of Thornhill’s SpringFarm Ratepayers’ Association, said at a Greenbelt meeting hosted by the Brownridge Ratepayers’ Association at the Dufferin Clark Community Centre last Thursday night. “People like land stock, they like more transit, but as soon as you mention putting up a condo on the corner (near them), they all freak out.” The provincial government is in the process of reviewing 87 recommendations from former Toronto mayor David Crombie aimed at protecting and possibly expanding the Greenbelt, an area of almost two million acres of protected greenspace, farmland, forests, wetlands and watersheds in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, including much in York Region. Crombie has recommended preventing more urban sprawl by increasing development densities, boosting public

LORENZO CATUZZA: Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation director says high-rise apartment buildings not necessary to prevent sprawl. transit and preserving farmland. All indications from the province are that the Greenbelt will be expanded, according to Brownridge ratepayers’ association president Mario Racco. Racco, a former Thornhill MPP, supported enlarging the Greenbelt in 2005 and continues to encourage expanding it. Meanwhile, York Region is working on a plan to determine how it will accommodate its growth over the next quarter century. Environmentalists are worried about urban sprawl devouring too much greenspace, while developers are warning that the region risks chasing away traditional family-friendly development if it opts for too much intensification. While polls show as much as 90 per cent of people want to protect land, they

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Six men — one who is 16 — have come forward to police complaining of a “sextortion” scheme where what appears to be an organized group is attempting to extract thousands of dollars from unsuspecting males. Just in the last three months, police have heard about two York Region men handing over as much as $750 to the women, whose modus operandi appears to be almost identical during the Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, Newmarket and King incidents.

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Because fraud reporting is often as low as 5 per cent, the scam might have re-occurred hundreds if not thousands of times by now. During the first reported incident, in November 2015, a 16-year-old from Richmond Hill received a Facebook request by an unknown woman, which led to chatting over social media. It would eventually escalate, on her suggestion, to Skype video chat. When he opened the application, the complainant said the woman was already naked before the pair engaged in sexual behaviour via video. After it was over, the boy received a message asking for $3,000, under the threat that the video would be forwarded to his friends and family. Instead, he reported it to police. This scenario would play itself out another four times in November 2015 and then once more, only days ago, on Jan. 18. During this interaction, the 21-year-old man from Richmond Hill wired $250 to the extortionist, after a request for $5,000 was made. A 46-year-old Newmarket man also paid out $500 in November. The only known case where a video was posted occurred late last year when one of the women sent a 29-year-old Markham man a YouTube video of himself engaging in sexual activity before requesting the money.

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The York Regional Police officer charged with impaired driving after allegedly driving the wrong way on Hwy. 400 in Barrie while off duty has a history driving offences. Const. Colin Smith, a Tiny Township resident who is stationed in YRP’s Georgina detachment, was charged with impaired driving and failure to give a breath sample Jan. 11. About five years ago, Smith was stripped of his rank for 12 months, fined $1,500 and banned from driving for one year after pleading guilty to impaired driving. The incident took place Feb. 1, 2011, at about 4:35 a.m. A man was driving south on Leslie Street, about three kilometres south of Ravenshoe Road. After noticing a cloud of dust in the distance as a truck swerved to the shoulder, he saw a pair of headlights racing towards him – it was a red Honda Civic driven by Smith. Although the other driver moved to the side of Leslie, he eventually collided with a guardrail as he tried to avoid the head-on collision. The man then followed the Civic, calling 911 to report the incident. The Civic cut off another vehicle as it continued northbound and swerved repeatedly from “shoulder to shoulder”. The car then pulled over and Smith exited the vehicle just south of Ravenshoe, reentered and continued north before turning

east. Smith eventually pulled over at the Esso gas station at Ravenshoe and Woodbine Avenue. Smith staggered to the washroom. When his colleague arrived on scene, he recognized Smith and noticed a strong smell of booze before he put him under arrest. Smith apologized immediately to the officer. A York police Breathalyzer test showed he had 232 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood at the time. The legal limit is 80 mg. After looking into his history, police noticed his licence had been suspended July 13, 2010 due to an unpaid fine in Barrie. The fine stemmed from a Dec. 20, 2009

incident in which a woman was driving east on Dunlop Street in Barrie when she noticed a vehicle backing up on the shoulder. The vehicle continued to reverse until it hit her vehicle and passed it to the rear, before speeding off. Smith was given a summons to attend court for failure to remain. He pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay a fine, but never did, resulting in a suspended licence at the outset of 2011. The 2011 incident was later reviewed by York Regional Police’s Professional Standards Bureau. It found Smith had been working with the force since 2004 and had been an officer since 2007, with no record of prior discipline.

Police union representative at the time, John Miskiw, said Smith was remorseful. “(Miskiw) is confident he will not see this officer in this situation or venue again and that the officer accepts responsibility for his actions,” hearing officer Tony Cusimano wrote in his decision. Smith also requested the chance to address the hearing officer at the tribunal and apologized, stating the incident was out of character for him. “He advised that he had embarrassed himself and the organization and assures this tribunal he will never be in this setting again,” the document read. “Const. Smith advised that he has learned his lesson and has great remorse over the past few months. He had relived what happened and stated how ‘stupid’ this was.” Cusimano also wrote about his concerns over the officer’s behaviour. “I have to admit I am somewhat concerned there was a previous matter that we heard about in the agreed statement of facts, regarding a prior fail to remain accident. However, I trust this officer… that he had learned his lesson.” The hearing also considered the sort of impact the incident might have on the record of YRP, which frequently speaks out against impaired driving. “When one of our own members is involved in impaired driving, this has an impact on the image and reputation of York Regional Police; the impact is obvious,” the document said. After being demoted to second-class constable, Smith’s first-class rank was reinstated in 2012. Smith earned $105,707 in 2014, according to Ontario’s Sunshine List.

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nother week, another round of layoffs and changes on the Canadian media landscape. The wound is barely stitched shut on Postmedia’s trimming of 90 journalist jobs and we’re now learning Rogers Media has announced plans to cut 200 positions from its TV, radio and publishing units. That’s in addition to Monday’s news that my parent company, Metroland Media, plans to stop publication of the 149-yearold Guelph Mercury’s print edition. These are difficult times for the news industry, though I believe the bell will not ring a final toll on journalists. But every time I hear of a round of layoffs or budget reductions or whatever you want to call it, I pause to reflect. Some good friends, capable and respected writers, photographers and editors among them, have lost their jobs in recent years — either through buyout packages or cutbacks. Earlier this month, Torstar confirmed its closure of the Vaughan Press Centre, meaning 220 full-

time and 65 part-time staff will lose their jobs later this year. Last year was also cruel to those in my industry, with 380 Bell Media employees — a move that included casualties such as CTV anchors Dan Matheson and Bill Hutchison, reporter Tom Kennedy and TSN’s long-running Off the Record show. CTV Barrie laid off more than a dozen employees at the time. Like any thick-skinned politician, we’ve known the risks of the job for some time and we do our best to push ahead and keep the effect on our product to a minimum. So, this is not a complaint, just a reality for my field. In a column in The Star last week, national affairs writer Chantal Hebert mentioned the dwindling numbers in that newspaper’s Parliament Hill bureau. Say what you will about the changes in the industry, how the invention of digital photography or other technological advances have made newspaper production easier, but a consistently growing and changing Canadian population

Chris Simon and a demand to produce daily content for the web has forced many modern-day journalists to become less focused, albeit more well-rounded, individuals. We take photos, upload content for online consumption and provide a social media presence. Of course, the Canadian media landscape has been shifting for years. So, perhaps a bit of personal historical perspective will help you understand how. I began my career with an Osprey Media newspaper in Orillia more than 10 years ago, before a round of cuts to that historic publication forced a few of us out the

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the Tigers with wins in two of three games … Beyond tonight, the Hurricanes have 10 games remaining in the regular season, including a stretch of four straight against East Division teams, starting with a home-andhome launch tomorrow night in Wellington. In three games against the Dukes, Newmarket has achieved two points in an overtime win … The Hurricanes have widened the gap on the last real threat for a playoff berth in the Stouffville Spirit to seven points. The teams play three more times … Defenceman Blake Coffey missed Friday’s game after taking a shot to the foot against Aurora. He is likely to be back tonight against his former team. Word Play: “We’re scoring some goals now, but need to be tighter on defence,” said head coach Brett Punchard, whose team has notched 16 goals in the past three games. “If you score four goals or more, that’s good and you’re going to win some games. “I think our guys are getting more accustomed to the league.”

Last Week: Lost 4-3 at Newmarket Hurricanes. Coming Up: Friday vs. Georgetown Raiders, Aurora Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. … Saturday vs. Lindsay Muskies, ACC, 7:30 p.m. Game Notes: Third-period goals by former Hurricane Ryan Shaw and Drake Board, the latter in the final minute, were not enough to push the Tigers past threegoal deficits after the first and second periods. Captain Daniel Mantenuto had the other Aurora goal. The Skinny: The Tigers enter the week sitting four points behind the Markham Royals for top spot in the North Division and the coveted second seed in the North-East Conference. The Cobourg Cougars and Whitby Fury are just three points behind Aurora, but both have played more games … Tomorrow night’s clash with the Georgetown Raiders is the only meeting of the season with the South-West Conference leaders … The loss to Newmarket snapped a five-game win streak for the Tigers and was the second defeat in three meetings with the

Hurricanes this season … After playing their past four and six of the last seven games away, the Tigers are on home ice for the next four games and six of the next seven … On the injury front, goaltender Alex Fotinos is expected to return to action this weekend. Ditto for defencemen Jacob Piltzmaker and James Thompson. On the outs are forwards Keegan Matthews and Matthew Tozer, both with upper-body injuries … Ryan McReynolds, the Hurricanes-owned forward playing for the Tigers, did not play against his former team last Thursday, despite playing two earlier games for Aurora. Head coach Thomas Milne said some financial loose ends have yet to be completed. Word Play: “It’s not good at all, too much downtime,” said Milne, commenting on a stretch ending Friday of one game in 13 days. “I’m glad now we get heavier.” • “In society and life, people work Monday to Friday. If you don’t get your work done, then you work on the weekend,” said Milne, discussing the addition of practice early Sunday morning at Pickering College in Newmarket. Milne clearly felt the Tigers failed to put in a full shift in the loss to Newmarket. Record: 22-13-0-6, second in North Division; fifth in North-East Conference. – John Cudmore

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For the St. Andrew’s College Saints varsity hockey program, it’s a big stage. With an entire student body looking on and cheering wildly at every opportunity, along with an arena peppered with alumni, it’s a telling moment. No one wants to let the school down. That’s the official opening game pressure the Saints face when they clash sticks Friday night with the Notre Dame Hounds of Wilcox, Saskatchewan at LaBrier Family Arena. The contest commences the 33rd MacPherson Tournament, an eight-team event bringing a mix of private schools and premier club teams together in Aurora. “The MacPherson Tournament is always a highlight of our season,” said Saints captain Reid Yochim, who is committed to Princeton University on a scholarship, in antici-

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pation of the energy home crowd brings. “The scene is always electrifying and the school is extremely supportive.” Counting Yochim, the SAC roster includes 14 players who have been drafted by Canadian Hockey League teams or committed to NCAA Division I programs. Tournament play actually opens with a full slate of four morning matches, including the defending champion Buffalo Sabres U-18 facing off against the Upper Canada College Blues in a Meagher Division game slated for a 9:15 start in Aurora Community Centre Rink 2. All other competitors begin play at 9:30 at ACC1 and the Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre. That block of games includes the Saints, who settled for a bronze medal in 2015, meeting Shawnigan Lake

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School from Vancouver Island. Friday night’s opening game against Notre Dame is expected to be the usual round-robin highlight, with the entire student body and plenty of alumni in attendance. It is an electric feel, to be sure. “It’s a different type of atmosphere when you have your cohorts and fellow students cheering you on,” said tournament director Nicholas Weedon. “The atmosphere is so much more intense.” The Saints, who play a largely independent schedule, sit first in the Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association with an 8-1 record. The team’s overall record is 21-11-3. Rounding out the Hamilton Division pool for the Saints is Bishops College School from Sherbrooke, Que., a late replacement for the Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins U-18. The Meagher Division also includes the Albany (N.Y.) Academy Cadets.

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Newmarket Hawks’ centre fielder Darcy Moore has been named most valuable players in the Toronto Baseball Association junior division for the 2015 season. In his second year of junior eligibility, Moore led the league in runs scored (35) and slugging percentage (.793) while belting seven homers to tie teammate Michael Chilvers for the league lead. Moore also stole 18 bases. Chilvers drove in a league-best 27 runs. On the pitching side, Hawks rookie righthander CJ Dungavell led the league with six wins.

Jets members at the Ontario Speed Skating Association’s Central Regional meet last weekend in Etobicoke. Competing in the Delta level for 11-to13-year-olds, Yasmin parlayed second-place finishes in the 400 and 1,500 metres into a third-place finish. Her sister highlighted her results with a second-place showing the 400 metres in Golf category.

Stars & Stripes Invitational gymnastics meet in Erie, Pa. last weekend. Competing at Level 6, Allain won the category for nine-year-olds by topping the field in vault, bars and beam. DiBerto, also in Level 6, was tops for 11-year-olds with best marks in bars, beam and floor routine. Hunchuk, meanwhile, won the vault, bars and beam to top the Level 3 category for eight-year-olds. In all, Shenderey members won 11 division titles at the meet. Meanwhile, Kylie Turpin, 13, won the Level 8 crown as a member of Team Ontario at the Arizona Grand Invitational competition in Phoenix.

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ichelle Long could be considered a late arrival to the skating party. After all, while the top Skate Canada ladies competitors are in their late teens, or barely breaking through the 20-year-old barrier, the Newmarket resident has barely scratched the surface. That’s why it was so heartening for the 23-year-old Long skate her way to a Canadian national team berth Saturday when she rallied to claim fifth place at the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships in Halifax. It was Long’s second national championships. By comparison, fellow Newmarket resident Gabby Daleman, the 18-yearold with Olympic pedigree, and Kaetlyn Osmond, a two-time Canadian champ by her 18th birthday, are considered the seasoned veterans of Canada’s female program. Like Long, who rallied from ninth place to finish fifth, Daleman, too, rebounded Saturday afternoon with a spectacular effort to claim second place and the final berth on Canada’s entry in the ISU world championships to be held in March in Boston. The more renowned half of Newmarket’s new one-two punch in ladies figure skating, Daleman achieved what was expected of her. Long, on the other hand, should be elated for achieving the unexpected and a spot on the national roster to be announced June 1. Shewassmackinthemiddleofthe18-skater field when her head hit the pillow Friday night. On Saturday, she wasn’t even in the final flight of skaters, instead separated by 2-1/2 hours from the Dalemans, Chartrands and Kaetlyn Osmonds and others in the final group. That’s the down time between the flights when ice dancestepsupfortelevisioncamerasandafternoon prime time. Long exceeded her best previous career freeskate score by a whopping 12 points. From there, it was a matter of waiting to see what unfolded. When the scores settled, Long had leapfrogged four other skaters, including two national team members. “I knew I was first in my group so that meant I’d be at least seventh and I was happy with that,” said Long. “It was a bit of waiting, though.” For Long, the path to the highest competitive level in the country has been different than most. Heck, she didn’t even move from Newmarket Skating Club, where she started as a youngster in the CanSkate program, to Richmond Training Centre until she turned 18. In this sport, where it is fairly common for 14 and 15-year-olds to be competing alongside women in their mid- or later 20s, that’s not young. “Yes,alotofgirlscompetinghavethreeyears

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or more experience and are in their teens,” said Long, upon arriving home Monday night from Halifax. “But I didn’t even get here until I was nearly out of my teens. I think there is a bigger agerangeinternationally.AmongtheEuropeans there’s skaters into their mid-20s.” Skate Canada isn’t shy about sending young women into battle. In fact, across the globe there is a mash-up of young and old so age really is no big deal so long as a gal can hold her own on skate blades. Normally, a fifth-place finish at nationals wouldn’t be a big deal. Then again, who doesn’t like the story of an underdog? The graduate of Newmarket High School, who is a part-time biology student at York University, also works three part-time jobs, including coaching at RTC, to help pay her skating bills. She competed as a junior from her home club in Newmarket at an age when most girls are long ago off to the name clubs and big-name coaches. Consider, too, that she placed 12th at the Skate Canada Challenge in Edmonton earlier this season from which 16 skaters qualified for nationals. Underdog? Long shot? Take your pick. “I would agree,” said Long. “I wasn’t sure I was expecting that so, yeah. I didn’t have the short program I hoped for but my 49 (score) was better than last year. I fell on my triple toe so that shows me there is room for improvement.” Claiming the fifth and final national team berth will gain Long some international assignments from Skate Canada next season and a chance to grab some valuable experience. With the pressure of competition off her shoulders, a relaxed Long participated in the traditional post-competition showcase, when skaters can unleash a bit of their personality without the scrutiny of judges. “We were practising in the morning for the galaandIstartedlandingjumpsIhavehadtrou-

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KESWICK- BEDROOM, large house. shared bathrooms/ livingroom/ kitchen/ laundry. Close to shopping/ bus. $650. inclusive. Non-smoking/pets. Available immediately. 905-868-4843 NEWMARKET- DAVIS / Yonge St. $600. Share home, laundry, internet. No smoking or pets. First and last. Available immediately. Call 647-688-9558 NEWMARKET- YONGE/ Mulock. Bright bedroom, own bathroom, in townhouse. Internet, cable, laundry. A/C. Non-smoking/ pets. $600. References. Parking for one small car. 905-836-0499

KESWICK,ROOMS for rent, women only. Furnished 5 bedroom, all inclusive. Licensed by York Region. 416-859-5103

EXECUTIVE 3 bedroom home with 2 bedroom ground level granny flat. 1 block from beach. 5 minutes to Hwy#404. 905-478-4590, 905-252-2624 INNISFIL, Brand new 3 bedroom home, double car garage, close to lake. $1700+. Tony Mendes 905.715.4951, Century 21.

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SPACE FOR RENT - Trinity United Church, downtown Newmarket, for community group programs or meetings. Daytime/late afternoon availability. Reasonable rates. Please contract 905-895-4851/ dianne.guest@trinityuc.ca / www.trinityuc.ca for more information.

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.

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Auctions & Sales

AUCTION SALE Saturday, January 30th 10 am Preview 9 am Pottageville Community Hall

Furniture, Glass & China, Artworks, Photographs, Railway, Military, Sports Other Collectibles, Coins & Bank Notes, Primitives & Misc.

AUCTIONEER: David Beasley, ICCA, CPPA Phone (905) 727-6585 Full Details & Photos at: www.davidbeasleyauctions.com

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Mortgages/Loans

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right n o w. R a t e s s t a r t a t P r i m e . E q u i t y counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. CALL ANYTIME 1-800-814-2578 or 905-361-1153. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca MORTGAGES OF CANADA Refinancing, Debt Consolidation, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Mortgages, Equity Take Outs, Pre-approvals etc... Call or text Gian Bhamra direct, 416-985-5946. Mortgage Agent LIC # M15001521, Brokerage License #12498.

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WE PAY $325- $3000 for your scrap cars & trucks. 24/7/ Free towing. 705-500-2844 or 905-462-1346 Notices (Public)

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HANDYMAN No job too big or too small. Certified electrician, plumbing, tiles, hardwood, laminate, ceramic. Call Alex 905-252-0804, 905-252-0388 Office.

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Queensville Cemetery Co. Queensville, Ontario L0G 1R0 Annual Meeting

TheAnnual General Meeting of the plot owners of Queensville Cemetery Company will be held at the Cemetery ofďŹ ce on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. for the report of the ďŹ nancial statement of the year of 2015. Election of Director(s) and general business will follow. Robert Muirhead (President) Jeff McIntosh (Superintendent)

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