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Sometimes, outlying incidents have the biggest effect on our lives. That appears to be the case with Newmarket resident Aicha Harrachou, who is still clearly shaken after allegedly becoming a target for harassment because of her religious beliefs. The proud and dedicated Moroccan-born Muslim woman, who wears a traditional hijab on her head, has lived in Newmarket for about a decade. During that time, she’s developed a good relationship with neighbours and has rarely felt discriminated against in northern York Region. However, an incident at Upper Canada Mall Sept. 21 has left Harrachou proudly defending her belief structure. Harrachou says she was deliberately targeted by a fellow shopper, who followed her through
a portion of the mall around Sears. The woman then approached Harrachou — who was talking on a cell phone at the time — and kicked her shopping basket. “She was giving me bad looks; I ignored her and just walked away,” Harrachou said. “She passed by me and kicked my basket. I was so upset. I told her she wasn’t going to get away with this and we need to call the police to see what’s going on. I don’t know you. Why are you doing that to me? The lady was laughing at me. I was crying and shaking. She’s not native; if you look at her background, (perhaps) her grandparents, she’s an immigrant like me.” Following the incident, Harrachou found two security guards and pleaded her case to contact York Regional Police. At that point, one guard allegedly attempted to dissuade her from making the call. During the argument, the shop-
per in question apparently left the mall, Harrachou said. “I was told to just ignore this,” she said. “I’m not going to ignore this. It’s not right. I have a right to shop like her.” Strangely, that was the second time members of the family were targeted for harassment based on religion within days — Youssef Mazouni’s pregnant wife, Siham Asri, was sworn at and told to “go back” to where she came from by someone in the parking lot of the Aurora Walmart Sept. 17. Harrachou is Mazouni’s aunt. “There was a big black pickup truck next to our (van),” Mazouni said. “I had picked up McDonald’s… I suggested to my wife that she sit in the back and eat with our girls so they don’t make a mess. She opened
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Aicha Harrachou says she was the victim of discrimination at Upper Canada Mall last week. Her nephew and his wife also say they were the target of similar bullying outside Aurora’s Walmart recently.
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agna International Inc. headquarters will remain in Aurora until 2022. The manufacturing giant has announced the construction of a new corporate headquarters building to be located in King Township has been put on hold and the company has reached an agreement with its current landlord to extend the lease at its Aurora location at 337 Magna Drive just off Wellington St. E., north of Leslie Street. This provides Magna an opportunity to monitor the macro-economic conditions impacting the automotive industry and to continue evaluating future needs, Magna spokesperson Tracy Fuerst wrote in a statement. “We are extremely appreciative to King Township for their hard work, support and professionalism provided throughout the development process.” When asked if there was a possibility the move to King could be scrapped, Fuerst didn’t reply. Magna announced its intention to move to King from Aurora in May 2015. The proposed complex included a one-storey, 120,000-square-foot research and development building, an underground parking lot, softball diamonds and a pool.
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Magna International Inc. headquarters will remain in Aurora until 2022. The international auto parts giant purchased a 105-acre property located at Jane Street and King Road with the intention of constructing the new headquarters by December 2017. In August, Fuerst confirmed that date had been pushed to the summer of 2018.
King Township Mayor Steve Pellegrini, who was previously said this was the best thing that ever happened to King, confirmed the town is aware of the recent decision made by Magna. “I’ll admit it is a little disappointing, but we are hopeful things will continue to
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move along,” Pellegrini said. “They have been given renewal opportunity that will allow them to monitor the market conditions and give them the chance to ride it out a little.” Pellegrini confirmed town staff continues to work with Magna on rezoning the property in King. Aurora is pleased Magna will be staying longer as they have been part of the town’s landscape for many years, Mayor Geoff Dawe said. For many years, the company has been a great community partner that has supported the community with fundraisers such as the Magna Hoedown, which raises funds for local charities year after year. This delay gives us more horizon to work with the owner of the property, Granite Realty, to get the property occupied once it is vacated, he added. As for rumours in the community, Dawe said there have not been any requests submitted to the town to rezone the property, with the exception of adding a butcher shop to the existing building, which was before council weeks ago.
COMMUNITY
Chicken confidential: breaking municipal law 1 egg at a time BY SIMON MARTIN
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Some laws are made to be broken. That’s at least how Dave Farlow sees it. The King Township resident walks around on egg shells worried that bylaw officers will get wind of his backyard chickens. That’s why he’s using a fake name for this interview. “I’m always worried about getting caught,” he said. Farlow has been tending to backyard chickens since 2012 and can’t recommend it enough for others to try, even though it is against the law. Growing up on a farm, Farlow said the motivation to get backyard chickens was simple. “I wanted to be closer to my food,” he said. After reading a few books on raising the animals, Farlow built a coop and got his neighbours on board so they wouldn’t turn him in. Bylaw works on a complaint basis, so Farlow said it’s important to have a good relationship with your neighbours if you do something like this. He finds the town’s bylaws outdated. “I think they are worried about the thin
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edge of the wedge,” he said. “That if they give an inch, people will take a mile.” Farlow’s three chickens produce roughly 14 eggs a week. “That’s good healthy food with minimal effort,” he said. What is of greater importance for Farlow is that the chickens in his backyard have a far better life than those at a factory farm. They can roam free in his backyard in the evening before heading into the coop for the night. “We have great enjoyment watching them,” he said. Farlow is one of many York Region residents flouting municipalities’ bylaws in order to raise chickens. Albert Wong (not his real name) is another Mike Barrett/Metroland
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METROLAND SPECIAL REPORT
LANGUAGE MATTERS: When gender collides with words ‘The importance of language, and gender pronoun usage, should not be underestimated’ Do gender-based words affect our behaviour?
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t used to be so simple, back in the days of Dick and Jane primary school readers. We learned grammar by memorizing basic rules. Dick was a ‘he’, Jane was a ‘she’, Spot was a dog and together they were … well, they. Turns out, it wasn’t so simple after all. Those clear-cut rules didn’t fit everyone and today those who don’t fit are speaking out, sparking what could be a linguistic revolution. The two-gender, binary world of male and female is shifting. We now have gender-neutral driver’s licences, gender-free washrooms, Toby’s Law enshrining transgender people’s rights in Ontario and Bill C-16 working to do the same across Canada. And increasingly, people are adopting a cornucopia of alternative pronouns to the traditional he and she.
Remember baby Storm? The Toronto baby took the world by storm in 2011 when her parents decided not to reveal her gender to the world for her first years of life. Parents Kathy Witterick and David Stock wanted to let Storm decide what gender to identify with and, five years later, she is a she. The couple also made a conscious choice to keep their kids out of public school, to avoid, in part, the school system’s segregation of sexes. What happens when we erase gender divisions? Does going gender-free impact our behaviour? The research is unclear. Lynn Liben, a psychologist at Penn State, studied preschool classes to look at the effects of gender-coded language. She found when teachers lined children up by gender and emphasized gender in speech, (“Good morning, boys and girls”), students showed an increase in genderstereotyped attitudes toward each other and their choice of toys. On the other hand, researchers Kumiko Fukumura (University of Strathclyde, Scotland), Jukka Hyönä and Merete Scholfield (University of Turku, Finland), found no correlation between the pronoun system we use and our gender thinking. In the Finnish language, genders are not differentiated; “hän” refers equally to both females and males, and yet Finns do not think about the gender of people any differently than speakers of English, the researchers report. Marco Fiola, chairperson of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Ryerson University, believes words can have an impact on our attitudes. “Using our language in an inclusive and respectful way does not in itself make us inclusive or respectful,” he says, “but it is a step in the right direction.”
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“Gender is not black and white, but language is,” explained Chris Talbot, a female-to male transgender youth from Newmarket. Talbot, 18, prefers to be called he. He spoke with his guidance office in Grade 10 and soon his entire high school had switched references to he. Today, Talbot is studying at Georgian College in Orillia, making use of gender-free washrooms on campus, readily accepted by his male roommates in his dorm. “People have been amazing about it, really. I’ve never had a bad experience, no bullying, no judging,” he said. “Maybe it’s because [trans issues] are all over social media, but it has been easier than I thought.” Switching pronouns isn’t smooth for everyone, especially for those who don’t identify as male or female. At 16, Beatrice Vandikas stumbled upon new pronouns being used by an online blogger: fae and faer.
‘THAT’S PERFECT, THAT’S ME’ “I’d been using they and them not realizing there was anything else. I was elated. I thought, Oh my gosh, that’s perfect! That’s me!” Vandikas had been dating a trans man at the time, dealing with “nasty rumours” in a smalltown community, and did not start using those pronouns right away. Now Vandikas is more comfortable using fae (for she/he) and faer (for her/his/him) — but also less upset when people don’t. Language is constantly evolving, Vandikas said. “It shouldn’t be that difficult, but changes like that are really hard for people, especially when they’re older.” Vandikas’ parents, for example, haven’t yet fully embraced the concept. Faer mother once asked faer to help her understand how fae would like her to talk
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“Gender is not black and white, but language is,” explains Chris Talbot, a female-to-male transgender youth. Talbot is studying at Georgian College in Orillia, making use of gender-free washrooms on campus. about faer. Fae was encouraged, but faer mother’s use of the pronouns didn’t last — maybe, fae said, because it was such a foreign concept to the older generation, “so I just said to myself, she’s my mom, I’ll deal with it.” Reading that sentence may have been challenging for even the most open-minded readers, but Vandikas, and others who hope the English language evolves, said it’s worth the trouble. Respecting others is more important than being grammatically correct.
WORDS HOLD POWER Words hold power, Vandikas noted, especially when they feel wrong and especially when you have an identity disorder and rely on that perfect pronoun to understand who you are and find a sense of community. “When people say gender pronouns are too confusing, what they are really saying is they don’t want to take the time to question their assumptions about gender,”
said York University professor Sheila Cavanagh. Gender is more complicated and nuanced than simple male and female, she said. “The importance of language, and gender pronoun usage, should not be underestimated.” Increasingly, professors at York and other North American postsecondary schools ask students to indicate their preferred gender pronoun when they introduce themselves. Some go further, allowing students to register their pronouns in the university computer systems; professors are urged to include their pronouns in email signatures. Alicia Lapointe, PhD candidate at Western University faculty of education, suggested it may be easier for youth, who tend to view gender and sexuality differently. “They’re more fluid and open about it. By high school or postsecondary, it’s too late to unlearn any transphobia or homophobia. Elementary students, in particu-
lar, are often bullied because of gender expression.” Lapointe uses nametags that say “please use … pronouns,” and introduces herself with: “I’m Alicia and I use she, her, hers pronouns”. “It’s a way to get people to see that you shouldn’t assume,” she said. “I don’t think we lose anything by acknowledging our wide diversity, or celebrating it. Our society is only better if we celebrate everyone for who they are.” “Maybe it’s just words, maybe it’s one small thing, but it’s acknowledgement that the world is a lot different from what we imagined it to be,” said Jen Gilbert, associate professor at York University’s faculty of education. “We’re always inventing new ways to describe the world. Who knows what words we’ll invent to describe ourselves in the future? Words describe the world and invent the world. And sometimes, we need to invent the world before it exists.”
• If you are uncertain about the gender identity of another person and have to refer to them in the third person, use they or them. • It is OK to politely ask which gender pronoun a person prefers. • If someone explains they are a trans woman, do not use masculine pronouns. • If someone explains they are a trans man, do not use feminine pronouns. • Make sure there are gender-neutral bathroom options in your workplace. - Sheila Cavanagh, assoc. professor, York University
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Born the sixth of nine children in 1946, Jacques Soucie was raised in a pious, but very loving Catholic family in Northern Ontario’s New Liskeard. His father was French Roman Catholic, his mother English Protestant, who converted to Catholicism. Led by their “lively and fun-loving” parents, the Soucie children were also expected to say the rosary every night and attend mass every Sunday. Religion was the backdrop to an insistence that the youngsters live their lives with a focus on gratitude and charity toward others. “That was a big influence on our lives, because my parents were always very tolerant of others,” Soucie said while sitting at his kitchen table in Newmarket. “My parents, my father, in particular, always used to say, because he did the preaching in the house, that we’re all children of God.” As a boy, Soucie remembers having a crush on a girl named Mary but his life would initially take a more devout route. When Soucie was seven, his eldest brother, Richard, entered a monastic community in the U.S.
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OPINION
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Central Region Editor in Chief Joanne Burghardt
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Respect key to gender evolution
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e are breaking ground and removing barriers while navigating a cultural shift that has been referred to as the new post-gender era. In a relatively short time period, we have discovered the segregation of the sexes and the use of the pronouns he or she have been identified as obstacles as we welcome transgender people to our table of diversity. The two-gender, binary world of male and female is shifting. We now have gender-neutral driver’s licences, gender-free washrooms, Toby’s Law enshrining transgender people’s rights in Ontario and Bill C-16 working to do the same across Canada. And increasingly, people are adopting a cornucopia of alternative pronouns to the traditional he and she. Like any cultural shift, we are learning through listening and reacting by altering our language and behaviours to reflect what we’ve discovered. In short, we are in the midst of a linguistic revolution that will impact many facets of our lives before it ends.
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In a relatively short time period, we have discovered the segregation of the sexes and the use of the pronouns he or she have been identified as obstacles as we welcome transgender people to our table of diversity. A recent Angus Reid survey had promising results. Nearly 80 per cent of those participating agree Canada should work to accommodate and protect transgender people in society. To better educate our readers, Metroland has embarked on a threepart series that starts this week and continues for the next two weeks to explore the linguistic and cultural implications of these changes. You will hear why the change is needed through the voices of those interviewed by reporter Kim Zarzour throughout her series. Studies show 47 per cent of transgender people have either considered suicide, attempted suicide or selfharmed in the course of their lives, according to Sawyer Arnold, director of Trans Inclusion, PFLAG-Durham. “By referring to them by the incorrect gender, you increase the risk and add to the emotional distress,” Arnold said. Proponents of gender-free washrooms cite safety concerns. Statistics show shockingly high levels of sexual abuse and assault against transgender people. For these people, simply choosing which washroom to use can be a daily dilemma. Changes in language and attitude will help. These changes are organic and will take time to evolve. Respect and decency should be foremost in our discussions.
SOCIAL MEDIA Newmarket’s Southlake hospital unveiling new parking pass Oct. 1 Liz Jefferson Last time I went to emerg at Southlake the parking machine was broken, the emerg ward was a filthy disorganized mess, and the staff was unhelpful. So -- they can charge whatever they like for parking. If I need care, and i can possibly survive for an extra hour, I’ll drive to a real hospital. Nancy Day Still not good enough I can park across the street for 24hrs for $5. I highly recommend it but make sure you have $5 bills because sometimes the credit doesn’t work.
Re: Could Canada elect a Trumplike leader one day?, Sept. 29. With your “Could Canada elect a Trump-like leader one day” editorial, you have written a masterpiece! It is the finest of your year, one ever so current in the minds of all of us as we try to comprehend the electoral circus taking place in our nearest and dearest neighbour. With crisp and elegant prose — and yet in so few words — you have covered the issue there and here with perfection. Well done! Tying the shock we all feel about the American election, (specifically at how far xenophobia and bigotry have risen among the voters there), to the statistics you quote showing 67 to 87 per cent of Canadians liking SimcoeGrey MP and Conservative leadership hopeful Kellie Leitch’s idea of screening out immigrants who hold “anti-Canadian values” distressingly answers your title’s question. Beyond the repugnance of the concept itself, is the obvious impossibility of defining “Canadian values” (Whose? A Maritimer’s? A Yukoner’s? A Native’s? The Prime Minister’s? Kathleen Wynne’s? A government panel’s?). Beyond that lies the insurmountable task for some poor consular official out there trying to judge how reasonable an applying immigrant’s answer might be. As someone who has recently come through the Canadian immigration and citizenship process, I can vouch for the clean and clear description of the country I was applying to, along with the extraordinary thoroughness with which the process was handled. Our immigration officials made it very clear what Canada was, how it was administered and governed, what its laws are, how they are administered and what my obligations were once I got here. The origins of Canada, its history and the diversity of the country today were highlighted in detail (from coast to coast). The process was accurate, its officials were courteous and much could be said for the numerical ranking system itself. I am very pleased too that you pointed to Leitch’s proposal as the possible starting point from which “it could happen here.” The idea she made is beyond outrageous and she will hopefully have sunk her Conservative party candidacy with it despite the polls, which pretty much answer the title of your editorial. This kind of thinking, whether a politician’s trial balloon or
David Brooks if hospitals were properly funded this would not be an issue.
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Cathy Lindsay Still too high
the uncovering of latent bigotry among our fellow citizens must be called out at its source, and it must be stamped out at its earliest stage. Canadians have long struggled with how we distinguish ourselves from the Americans. Well this is it: our tolerance, one that will not tolerate racism, bigotry, and all the other forms of prejudice that lurk in the hearts of men, even those of our neighbours.
Horst Helbig
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Trump editorial glosses over opponent’s flaws Re: Could Canada elect a Trumplike leader one day?, Sept. 29. I always thought journalists were to be unbiased in presenting a story? Interesting that you present Trump as a “white supremacist, lying, narcissistic tyrant”, while your references to the possibly criminal, allegedly corrupt, manipulating former secretary of state are given no descriptive pejorative attributes and refer to her, instead, as “former secretary of state, senator and first lady.” Her career as a senator was totally unremarkable (one bill introduced through her term by her) save for the corrupt deals she forged during her term and with her husband. Her term as secretary of state was totally marred with failed policy, scandal via the Clinton Foundation and her time in the White House was a horror story if you read the reports of the FBI bodyguards and the White House staff, but you crown her with the first lady appellation as a cloak of honor which is the very last adjective that could ever be used to describe this particular politician. How is it you have failed to mention the plethora of negative inquiries that surround her actions during her political career? Certainly sounds like you have consumed the CNN Kool-Aid. As to your comments regarding Simcoe-Grey MP and Conservative leadership hopeful Kellie Leitch, anyone following global events since 9-11 would know the world has changed. No coincidence the polling numbers you quote are so high. You can’t use old solutions to solve new problems.
Howard Gross Georgina
Keep up Ward 5 coverage When I opened my Sept. 8 edition of The Era I was delighted to see some really good journalism. The Era was covering the Ward 5 election by asking all candidates about an important issue each week thus allowing us to compare answers and make informed decisions. But, on Sept. 22, the
promised article was nowhere to be found! No space? I am disappointed that Chris Simon’s article on the Ward 5 election didn’t make it into the print version of the Sept. 22 edition of The Era. The first two articles were informative and helpful not only to those in Ward 5, but to all Newmarket residents. The new Ward 5 councillor, as part of council, will make decisions affecting all of Newmarket. Citizens of Newmarket, regardless of where they live, participate in many activities in Ward 5. I applaud your decision to cover the election and not leave citizens to figure things out from campaign literature alone and encourage you to give the election prominent space in future weeks.
Peggy Stevens Newmarket
Candidate’s use of robocalls questioned Re: Newmarket byelection candidate trumpets use of robocalls to reach voters, Sept. 29. It amazes me that Bob Kwapis is so out of touch with his ward and Newmarket as a whole that he would think robocalls are a great way to connect with residents. First of all, Ward 5 is a small ward and he easily could have taken the time to visit residents door-to-door and speak to them in person. He even stated that he wanted to hear what residents have to say. My question is how does a resident express their concerns to candidate via robocall? A robocall is impersonal and serves nothing in a small ward byelection where many of the residents are seniors. I suggest that Kwapis would be better served to speak face to face with the residents and not hide behind technology. What I also wonder about is where Kwapis obtained the phone list to conduct these calls? The list provided by the town does not include phone numbers, so it begs the question of who exactly provided Kwapis with a phone list of residents in Ward 5. As a Newmarket resident I am very concerned about this.
Luigi Giorno Newmarket
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n many ways, journalism is as much about asking the right questions as it is getting the right answers. In our newsroom in recent days, we’ve been asking a lot of questions surrounding our coverage of impaired driving. Last Tuesday marked one year since the deaths of the Neville-Lake children, Daniel, 9, Harrison, 5, and Milly, 2, and their grandfather, Gary Neville, 65, at the hands of drunk driver Marco Muzzo. Should we report on this anniversary? What story do we tell? As reporters Jeremy Grimaldi, Lisa Queen and Tim Kelly began combing through the news stories and police reports of the past year, it became clear the story was not about one tragedy, but of a pattern. Despite the public attention and outrage over those deaths one year ago and despite the 10-year sentence Muzzo received, incidents of drunk driving in York are disturbingly high. If the current trend continues, we could see charges top 1,500 this year. York Regional Police statistics show there was a 43-per-cent increase between 2012, when there were 877 charges, and 2015, when there were 1,255 charges. So far in 2016, there have been 1,188. Mother and daughter Jennifer Neville-Lake reacted to these grim statistics with this plea: “To be honest,” she said, “I can’t stop anyone from driving impaired.... I can probably make you cry imagining what it is like to be me existing in an empty and dead house. But I can’t stop you from drinking and driving. My shattered heart can’t. My dead dad can’t. My dead children can’t. Only you can. I hope you choose life.” Recently, we also learned of Toronto cop and York Region resident Andrew Ford, who pleaded guilty to impaired driving in East Gwillimbury and was demoted after a disciplinary hearing. We don’t typically publish names of those charged with impaired driving. Unless the accused are facing additional charges, such as impaired driving causing bodily harm or death, police don’t release the names to the media. Instead, we get general descriptions: sex, age and place of residence. And we don’t push for names. Should we treat this man, who was off duty when he was pulled over while driving erratically, any differently? Do we apply a different standard to a police officer who admits to committing a criminal offence than we do the average citizen? We did run this story. And I think we were right to. But that discussion led to more questions. Why don’t the police provide names of people charged with impaired driving when they do for nearly every other criminal offence? And why don’t we, as reporters and editors, ask them to? Is it because there is no victim? Often, police lay charges during a RIDE stop or after they’ve observed someone driving erratically. While the driver may have endangered the lives of the dozens of people, there are no bruises, no broken bones, no death, no damage. Are we allowing them to avoid public shaming because the worst didn’t happen? Or is it simply because we’ve always done it this way? And, if so, is it time to change? In the past 30 years, governments, law enforcement and non-profit organizations such as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) have spent considerable time, effort and dollars to educate the public about the devastating impacts of drinking and driving and demand personal accountability. But you only have to look at the above statistics to see that the message isn’t reaching everyone. What role does the media and, particularly, community journalism play in getting that message out? Are we doing enough? Send your comments to newsroom@yrmg.com. —Lee Ann Waterman is editor-in-chief of Metroland Media, York Region. From the Newsroom is an occasional column by reporters and editors at your local newspaper.
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Town eyeing user fee increases to cover costs in 2017 By Teresa LatchFord
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The cost of playing in Aurora could go up come 2017. At its Tuesday meeting, town council was faced with a report recommending a 1.1-percent increase to the user cost of services listed under the current fees and charges bylaw next year, including fees for parks, recreation and cultural services. The town’s cost to cover heat, hydro, the general operation of facilities and employee salaries and benefits are rising due to inflation, so revenues need to reflect that increase as well, according to financial services director Dan Elliott. “It is all part of the mathematical equation,” he said. “If we don’t increase the fees we will fall short and the town would have to increase property taxes to cover those costs.” The majority of the fees for parks and recreation services will see an increase of under $3. For example, family activities will be increased from $4.25 per class to $4.35 and adult pool memberships will increase from $193 per year to $197.05. New charges proposed under the parks, recreation and cultural services umbrella include a park setup fee, mandatory for groups of 80 or more, park and picnic shelter
clean-up fee, mandatory for groups of 79 or less, non-resident surcharge increase from 20 to 25 per cent and cultural services fees to cover costs related to cultural and historical searches. However, drop-in activities have been divided into two categories, youth and other, to allow existing fees to be maintained for youth-related activities and junior A hockey rentals will be charged the non-prime ice rate regardless of the time of day. “Part of our discussions with the youth advisory committee was around how to keep teenagers active and I have noticed there are times when the (town-owned) gym is quite empty,” Councillor Wendy Gaertner said. “Is there any way we could offer some sort of incentive for 14 to 19-year-olds to use it in those times?” Councillor Sandra Humfryes agreed, pointing out teens are not likely to be able to afford a monthly rate and, with winter coming up, it would be a good idea to work something out so they can stay active. Elliott advised that further discussions regarding the fee changes could be had during the upcoming budget deliberations. Fees associated with planning and building, corporate, infrastructure and environmental and financial services are also subject to the proposed increase.
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A number of fees are poised to increase — including the price of an adult pool membership — as Aurora works to recoup the rising cost of delivering town services and programs.
Increasing users prompt Aurora Food Pantry to extend hours By Teresa Latchford
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The Aurora Food Pantry is extending its hours of operation to accommodate the growing needs of clients, according to Aundrea Larocque, executive director at the pantry.
An increase in usage has prompted the Aurora Food Pantry to extend its hours of operation. Being one of the few York Region food pantries open on Saturdays has created crowding issues for clients, especially when the pantry’s user numbers continue to increase, according to executive director Aundrea Larocque. “Our number of clients is creeping back up to what we saw in 2013,” she said. “This summer alone, we saw 124 more families access the pantry.” Many of the clients use the pantry on the weekend and Saturdays have become extremely busy. People often don’t have their own transportation and are forced to leave when there is a crowd in the waiting room because they don’t want to inconvenience their ride. Some older clients find it very uncomfortable when it is that busy as well. This is what prompted the pantry to reevaluate its hours of operation. Larocque said the pantry will now be open the first and third Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., which also
aligns with the York Region Food Network’s hot breakfast program. “This means clients can do their shopping at the pantry and also get a hot meal at the same time,” she said. The pantry will also be open the second, third and fourth Thursday until 5:30 p.m. each month to accommodate the public transit schedule used by many clients. With extended hours comes the need for more volunteers and more donations. The pantry’s supplies are low after a busy summer and it is in real need of canned protein such as tuna, canned fruits and vegetables and canned soup as it ramps up for its Thanksgiving drive. Other items needed include hot cereals, pull-up training pants sizes 5, 6 and 7 as well as jarred meat and vegetables for eight to 12-month-old infants. Monetary donations go toward the purchase of fresh produce. Donations can be dropped off at the pantry during operating hours, local fire halls or in bins at local grocery stores. For more information, visit aurorafoodpantry.ca.
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TOWN OF AURORA PUBLIC NOTICE
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Aurora Town Council will hold a public meeting to receive input on the following planning applications on Wednesday, October 26 at 7 p.m. at Aurora Town Hall, Council Chambers. APPLICATION:
The Owner has submitted Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to allow a condominium development with 40 single detached residential units.
PROPERTY:
14452 Yonge Street
Thank you to the many sponsors, volunteers and participants who helped to make the LEGAL DESC.:
Part Lot 75, Concession 1
APPLICANT:
Ballymore Building (South Aurora) Corporation
FILE NUMBERS:
SUB-2016-02 and ZBA-2016-09
CONTACT:
Additional information may be obtained from Drew MacMartin of the Planning & Building Services department at 905-727-3123 ext. 4347, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Comments may also be mailed to the Planning & Building Services department at the address noted below, faxed to 905-726-4736 or emailed to planning@aurora.ca. Please quote the file name and number.
2016 Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic a resounding success!
This year, we donated $80,000 to many local deserving community agencies and charities. In the 15 years since the Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic began, more than $685,000 has been raised to support the programs and services of many different groups in our community. This is a tremendous accomplishment, which would not be possible without the dedication of those who organize, run and support this annual fundraiser.
The Town of Aurora collects personal information in communications or presentations made to Town Council and/or its Committees under the legal authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter c.P.13, as amended. Pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, as amended, (the “Act”) public feedback to planning proposals is considered to be public recorded and may be disclosed to any individual upon request in accordance with the Act. If you are submitting letters, faxes, emails, presentations or other communications to the Town, you should be aware that your name and the fact that you communicated with the Town will become part of the public record and will appear on the Town’s website. The Town will also make your communication and any personal information in it, such as your address and postal code or email address available to the public unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Town Clerk, Town of Aurora, 100 John West Way, Box 1000, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 905-727-3123.
Mayor Geoffrey Dawe Town of Aurora
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Zoning By-law (O.Reg. 545/06), Plan of Subdivision (O.Reg. 544/06) If a person or a public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Town of Aurora before the by-law is passed, or before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of Subdivision, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Aurora to the Ontario Municipal Board.
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If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Aurora before the by-law is passed, or before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft Plan of Subdivision, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Town of Aurora in respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment, and/or proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision you must make a written request to the Town of Aurora to the attention of the Director of Planning & Building Services. Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 | www.aurora.ca/publicnotices
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Newmarket Chamber - Learn Seminar Series Measuring Your Marketing WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave (Off Main St) CONTACT: Tyler Nakeff, (905) 898-5900 ext. 228, events@newmarketchamber.ca COST: Free Presented by: Javed S. Khan, EMpression: A Marketing Services Company Metrics – This seminar will take you step-by-step through the amazing data generated by all the key online marketing tools – and give you tips on how to use it. Every month the LEARN Seminar Series will provide you with key information relevant to your business or organization. Tech Thursday WHEN: 1:30 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge Street, Holland Landing CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Drop In. Have a device that isn’t running quite right? Want to learn a new tech skill? Come for weekly tech help at your local branch. East Gwillimbury Farmers Market WHEN: 2 to 7 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Farmers Market, Yonge Street and Green Lane CONTACT: http:// www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Things_To_Do/Festivals_and_ Events/East_Gwillimbury_s_Farmers__Market.htm COST: Free The East Gwillimbury Farmers Market runs every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m., May 26 to Oct. 6. Enjoy local fruits, vegetables, perennial, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, honey, sauces, preserves, soaps, artisans and much more while supporting our local businesses. Located in the Fieldgate Plaza. The Market is located at Market Square in front of Lone Star Restaurant and RBC. Colours of Fall Concert WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Town Park, 49 Wells Street CONTACT: Shelley Ware, 905-726-4762, aurora.ca/coloursoffall, sware@aurora.ca COST: Free Join us on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring Green River Revival, a tribute to CCR, at Aurora Town Park. Enjoy an evening of pumpkin carving and live entertainment. Food vendor will be on site for a nominal fee.
Reader Guennadi Tchervatiouk sent us this close-up YOUR SHOT from Newmarket’s Fairy Lake Park. Send us YOUR SHOT. The theme is nature and wildlife. Email your high-resolution JPEGs to newsroom@yrmg.com. Wells St. CONTACT: , info@theaurorafarmersmarket. com COST: Free All are welcome to the outdoor Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair which will run in 2016 every Saturday until October 8. Patsy Cline & the Queens of Country WHEN: 8 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres. CONTACT: Newmarket Theatre, 905-953-5122 COST: $35 +HST An exciting, new musical theatre show that celebrates the greatest hits of Patsy Cline, alongside timeless treasures from the legendary ladies of Country music, including Dolly Parton, Kitty Wells, Loretta Lynn, Tanya Tucker, Tammy Wynette, Crystal Gayle and more
Monday, October 10
Opal’s Million Dollar Duck WHEN: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Legion, 707 Srigley St. CONTACT: Rod Urquhart, 905-8983844, roderick.urquhart@gmail.com COST: $15 for adults; $10 for seniors and students Newmarket Stage Company presents the hilarious comedy, Opal’s Million Dollar Duck, Oct 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at Newmarket Legion, 707 Srigley St., with two seniors’ matinees Oct. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. For tickets, call 416-562-9725. Cabaret seating and beverages available. Don’t miss this quick-witted tale of a hoarder.
Saturday, October 8
Outdoor Aurora Farmers Market & Artisan Fair WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Town Park Aurora, 49
THANKSGIVING BLOOD DONOR CLINIC WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-2366283, elaine.stpierre@blood.ca COST: Free What are you thankful for? Many hospital patients would be thankful for your blood donation this month, giving them the opportunity to spend more time with family. Our clinic needs you and the support of the entire community to provide patients with the blood they need, when they need it. Book your appointment today.
Tuesday, October 11
Newmarket Chamber of Commerce - October Breakfast Networking WHEN: 7 to 9 a.m. WHERE: Pheasant Run Golf Club, 18033 Warden Ave. R.R. #1 CONTACT: Tyler Nakeff, (905) 898-5900 Ext.228, events@newmarketchamber.ca COST: $25-$35 Reservations are required in Advance. Guests are welcome. Smart Home Buyer Workshop - Aurora WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHERE: RE/MAX Hallmark York Group Realty Ltd., 15004 Yonge St CONTACT: Dennis Paradis, 905-235-4322, www.lovenewmarket.com, dennis@lovenewmarket.com COST: Free Join us at this informative workshop in Aurora every
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Hmmm...Silver and Chocolates WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 333 Davis Dr. CONTACT: Carol Ford, 905 895-9312, https://newmarketchristianwomensconnection.wordpress.com, cdford2011@hotmail. com COST: $6 (First Time $4) Women’s Coffee Hour Feature: Margarita Mamma Silver; Inspirational Speaker: Sonja Pretorius - Life is like a box of chocolates Babysitting upon request Sponsored by Newmarket Christian Women’s Connection part of RSVP Ministries Ones & Twos WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. WHERE: Holland
Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St., Holland Landing CONTACT: Heather Alblas, 905-836-6492, , halblas@egpl.ca COST: Free Ages 18 to 30 months. Drop In. Join our interactive program that stimulates the imagination with early literacy activities including books and songs for toddlers. Shout Sister York Afternoon Choir is Welcoming New Members WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Victory Baptist Church, 18408 Yonge Street CONTACT: Shannon Godfrey, , www.shoutsisterchoir.ca, shannon@shoutsisterchoir. ca COST: dues We are always welcoming new members! We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church, 18408 Yonge St., East Gwillimbury. Shout Sister is an all-inclusive women’s choir started by Georgette Fry in Kingston in 2002. Since then we have grown to 24 chapters in Ontario.Our sessions run from Sept. 14 to the end of January and then February through until June. Wired Wednesdays WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St., Holland Landing CONTACT: 905-473-2472, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Drop IN. Have a device that isn’t running quite right? Want to learn a new tech skill? Come for weekly tech help at your local branch. Fashion for the Cure WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Cardinal Golf Club, 2740 Davis Dr. W. CONTACT: Fashion for the Cure, 905-8413399, fash4cure@gmail.com COST: $100 Keep your head, hope and heels high. Join The one and only Fashion for the Cure Event. This will be a special evening of fashion and finery to help fund critically needed equipment across the maternal child program, including a transport isolette for the NICU. All proceeds will support the care of all patients from birth to adulthood at Southlake Regional Health Centre. In memory of Lauren Davis-Shirakawa.
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the door to get out and all of a sudden this guy popped up and started yelling and screaming at her.” The truck driver accused Asri of slamming the van door into his vehicle, he said. “She said she didn’t,” Mazouni said. “She checked and there was no mark. I didn’t want to engage in anything that would lead to something dangerous for the kids. I just told her not to argue with him. He drove off.” This is the first time Asri has personally experienced bigotry since moving to Newmarket years ago, he said. “My wife is more visibly Muslim than I am and it’s easy for her to feel (hurt),” Mazouni said. “For me, I’ve got mixed feelings on it. These things don’t bother me as much because I know there’s a lot of ignorance out there. I grew up in Canada, but in communities like Newmarket, the diversity’s not quite there like in other areas. (Bigotry) happened to me a lot in grade school because we grew up in predominantly white areas. I’m comfortable with it, but I’m a little bit worried for the safety of my family; I travel for business and if she takes the kids to the mall, I’d be concerned she’ll be confronted.” Mazouni blames national and United States media for some of the ignorance directed at Muslims in recent years. “What you see in the media today paints
Muslims in a certain frame,” he said. “If that’s all you see, that’s what you think. We’re in very interesting times. (You’d think) everyone wearing a hijab is in some way connected to ISIS. People think we’re the cause. We’re not those people; we’re your neighbours and we lend milk and butter. We’re not here to kill you.” YRP is aware of both incidents and an officer will meet with the family in the coming days. While the incidents are offensive, they are not technically hate crimes, Const. Andy Pattenden said. “It’s important that anyone who has offensive language or intimidation used toward them for the reason of race, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, report those incidents to police,” he said. “While they may not be criminal, each incident will be investigated, as these incidents may be a precursor to a more serious offence.” The YRP hate crime unit tracks non-criminal hate and bias incidents. They have not noticed an increase in racially-motivated incidents in recent years, Pattenden said. While Harrachou is bothered by the reaction of her fellow shopper, she’s also upset because it appears one of the security guards may not have taken the incident seriously. Mall spokesperson Milena D’Agostino says management is aware of the incident.
‘They aren’t noisy and don’t smell’ confidential chicken keeper based in Markham. He doesn’t see why the city has such an issue with backyard chickens. “They aren’t noisy and they don’t smell if you clean up every once in a while,” he said. Four backyard chickens provide enough eggs for Wong’s family for the year. He doesn’t see why residents are allowed to have pigeons and rabbits in Markham, but not chickens, which actually produce nutritious food. “It doesn’t make any sense,” he said. Some towns in the region are looking to see if backyard chickens are a viable option. Newmarket has started pilot project in two of its wards that allows for backyard chickens. Residents interested have to submit an application and pass an inspection before they are allowed to take part in the program. Newmarket bylaw officer Andrew Brouwer said there are also a number of regulations to adhere to: including a maximum of three hens on a property, no roosters and hens must be kept in their coops from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. So far Brouwer said only three houses have signed up for the pilot program. Bylaw will report back to Newmarket council on the progress of the program in November. East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson was part of backyard chicken debate
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GUELPH ALLOWS CHICKENS In Guelph, residents are allowed chickens, ducks, geese and pigeons on their properties, though the animals must stay in an enclosure. The pen must also be a minimum 50 feet from adjacent homes, which means most newer, high-density properties would not be able to accommodate poultry. The bylaw has been in place, and largely unchanged, since 1944, Guelph inspection services manager Rob Reynen said. He estimates between 50 and 100 Guelph households keep live poultry and issues are handled on a complaint basis.
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The Aurora Banner, Thursday, October 6, 2016
Southlake offers multi-day parking passes Chris Simon
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Give yourself more time to be thankful this weekend. Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, which means feasts that have to be prepared, and there is nothing worse than trying to find out what’s open and what’s not at the last minute. This list will help you prepare ahead of time so you won’t have to scramble. All LCBO and Beer stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, Oct. 10. Aurora: - Town hall and Aurora Public Library will be closed Thanksgiving Day and will reopen Oct. 11. - Recreation centres will be operating on modified hours, which can be found online at aurora.ca/thanksgiving weekend. - The Aurora Seniors’ Centre is closed from
Oct. 8 to 10. - The Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex is hosting a holiday skate on Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Aurora Family Leisure Complex has a lane swim from 9 to 11 a.m. and leisure swim from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Waste collection remains the same. Newmarket: - The Newmarket Town Hall, Newmarket Public Library, Gorman outdoor pool, Seniors’ Meeting Place, Recreation Youth Centre and Sk8 Park, Elman W. Campbell Museum, Newmarket Theatre and town recreation facilities will all be closed Thanksgiving Day. - Riverwalk Commons is open. - Waste collection remains the same. - The Upper Canada Mall will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. East Gwillimbury: - The Civic Centre and public libraries are closed Thanksgiving Day. - Waste collection remains the same.
You will have more flexible parking options at Southlake Regional Health Centre starting today. The health centre and its parking management partner, Precise Park Link, will unveil the new H PASS Oct. 1. It will replace the hospital’s current weekly and monthly parking passes and offer several improvements. H PASS will be available in five ($40), 10 ($70) or 30-day ($100) versions and discounts will be offered to visitors who buy multi-day passes. The pass will include unlimited in-andout privileges within a 24-hour period and can be transferred between patients and their families and loved ones. H PASS is valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
Woman allegedly stabbed in head by husband now in stable condition An Aurora woman hospitalized after allegedly being stabbed in the head by her husband — now facing attempted murder and assault with a weapon charges — has had her condition upgraded to stable. The news comes a week after an incident on Hutt Crescent in which neighbours reported hearing a bang then a woman screaming.
Daily metered parking rates remain the same - $3.50 per half-hour, to a daily maximum of $17. While the five-day pass is $3 more than the weekly pass that was previously offered, it provides better value because it can be used up to one year after the date it was purchased, according to a Southlake press release. The pass can be purchased from the Southlake parking office, which is located on Level 1 of the East building, and it complies with the recent directive sent to all Ontario hospitals by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. For more information on Southlake, visit www. southlakeregional.org.
In the ensuing minutes, the couple were forced to care for the woman who said her children were in the home at the time of the attack. The woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries while her husband was admitted to hospital with serious injuries. There is no word as to whether the charges have been upgraded. —Jeremy Grimaldi
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If you’re interested in bringing the outdoors in, look no further than the yard around your home for large sticks and twigs that when clustered together can be dramatically displayed in a tall, clear glass vase. Place displays on floors at entrances, on fireplace hearths or in front hall tables to welcome guests during autumn get-togethers. The change in weather means it’s time to start adding extra bedding in preparation for cooler nights. Layer up with quilts you stored away last spring and pile on the pillows to coordinate with bedding. Extra pillows on sofas and living room chairs always provide a spot to cozy up and relax with your favourite person or a fall read. Switch out lighter fabric draperies for heavier ones. Darker colours and heavier fabrics will warm the room both visually and physically, while adding an instant hit of autumn from floor to ceiling. Further, introduce an area rug to warm up otherwise cold floors in your home. Most importantly, don’t ignore your other senses - stoke up the oven and the fireplace! There’s nothing like the smell of a crackling fire, baking cinnamon and cooking soups or stews to give your home a cozy ambiance. Cheers! Janice
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Pick of the Week: Woodbridge Fair The annual Woodbridge Fair is the place to spend Thanksgiving weekend. Celebrating its 169th anniversary, the fair runs Oct. 8, 9 and 10 at the Woodbridge Fairgrounds, 100 Parter Ave. and is chock-full of fun for the whole family. There is something for everyone at the fair, including midway rides, live entertainment, giant vegetables, straw mazes, petting zoo, crafts and baked goods. This year’s theme is Ferris wheels and wagon wheels. Keeping with the wheels theme, this year’s fair will also include a classics, customs and exotics car show Sunday. Take a step back in time with farming equipment from the 19th and 20th centuries on display in the pioneer building.
Children can learn what it takes to be a farmer as they try to peddle a tractor, pick apples and dig for carrots and potatoes. Learn the art of blacksmithing from blacksmith Dennis Johnson in his authentic-style shop. Don’t miss fan favourites such as the giant pumpkin competition, annual cow milking contest and the Woofjocks canine all-stars dog show. For more information, visit woodbridgefair.com —Amanda Persico
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A series on housing prices Meredith Blunt’s family is readying to leave York Region after being outbid several times on Aurora homes despite a budget of $700,000 and an annual household income of more than $100,000. The average price of a house in the GTA is now $950,000 and requires an annual household income of $165,000. In some communities it’s even higher. In Richmond Hill, the average price is $1.07 million and you need a yearly household income of $179,550 to get in the front door. Welcome to the new reality, said York University professor James McKellar. While soaring prices make daily headlines, measures to help reduce costs could prove too unpopular to be implemented, McKellar, director of the real estate and infrastructure program at the university’s Schulich School of Business, said. Prices are sky high because there are so many people able to buy, whether they are investors or people who have borrowed money from parents and grandparents. “People tend to talk about housing affordability whereas the problem might be that housing is too affordable. The minute those people withdraw from the market, the prices may go down,” he said. “The first thing we may do is say how do we force people out of the housing market?” Governments can force people out of the housing market through measures such as mortgage restrictions and tax policies. “If you go to the federal govern-
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The average house price in the GTA is now $950,000, although in some communities, such as Richmond Hill, the average price is over $1 million. ment and say you should essentially have policies to drive people out of the market, they are going to say ‘Are you crazy, we want to get re-elected.’ All governments don’t want to face the problem. I know it’s perverse but it’s like anything else where people will price the market. The government isn’t setting the high price, the buyers are and until you force some of them out of the market, the prices aren’t going to come down,” McKellar said. “We don’t have middle and upper middle class people out of housing. We have a problem that they can’t afford what they want. I’m not unsympathetic to them. I’m simply saying now that they go into the market, they find very stiff competition. The only way to reduce the price in that environment is to find some way to reduce the competition. And that is the tough one because the politicians have the means to do it but I don’t think they would have the political will to do that.” Meanwhile, we all have to alter
our perceptions of the type of housing we believe we are entitled to, said McKellar. In 1950, the average house was 830 square feet and was home to 4.2 people. Today, the average home is 2,000 square feet and is home to only 1.7 people, he said.
‘I think (high housing prices) is a new reality but I don’t think we just have to live with it. Steps can be taken by all levels of government and the private sector that this new reality is creating.’ Meanwhile, people in Canadian urban centres may have to get used to the notion that they will have to rent for life, as many Europeans do, rather than hang on to steadfast beliefs that they will own their own
home, McKellar said. Housing prices in York Region are an escalating concern, said Newmarket Regional Councillor John Taylor, who chairs the region’s community and health services committee. “Housing affordability is one of the most significant issues and challenges facing York Region and the residents of York Region today. It’s obviously an issue beyond the borders of York Region. I think it has always been an important issue but the recent hyper-escalation in housing prices has really brought it to the forefront in a new way,” said Taylor, a member of Housing York and co-chair of the Human Services Planning Board. “I can’t even imagine what it must be like and how frustrating it must be to be a young couple trying to save up for a downpayment and watching housing prices increase faster than they can actually save for the downpayment. The target is moving constantly. It must be so disheartening.” Higher levels of governments are
making moves to address the issue, including the federal government’s announcements Monday that it will move to tighten mortgage rules and closing a tax loophole for foreign investors, he said. Meanwhile, Taylor wants to explore ideas raised at a regional workshop last week by British housing official Geraldine Howley and Australian housing official Scott Langford. For example, “profit for purpose” would allow the region to investigate ways of increasing its subsidized housing profits – such as boosting the number of market value units in its buildings – with the higher income used to increase the number of subsidized housing stock. “I think (high housing prices) is a new reality but I don’t think we just have to live with it. Steps can be taken by all levels of government and the private sector that this new reality is creating,” he said. “You don’t give up just because it looks like there is no perfect solution.”
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There is overwhelming concern among municipal leaders in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area with the provincial government’s proposed aggressive population density targets, according to a summit of municipal leaders, led by former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion, in York Region on Friday. “It was absolutely amazing the consistency of the positions taken by the municipalities. It was really consistent,” McCallion, an adviser to Premier Kathleen Wynne on issues facing the GTHA, said at a media conference following the closed door summit. “They are concerned about the density. They are concerned about lack of sound planning rather than planning by numbers. They are concerned about the lack of economic plans to back up the growth plan. They are concerned about no financial plan. They are concerned about the jump from one density to a much higher density. And they clearly indicated one plan does not fit all.” But environmental groups are urging the province not to back down.
“It’s not surprising that Hazel McCallion is the one calling for a stop to a more progressive idea about growth in the province. She is the architect for urban sprawl, which (Markham Mayor) Frank Scarpitta has taken an example of,” said Sony Rai, director of Sustainable Vaughan, adding municipalities don’t want to give up development charge fees that come with new housing developments. Higher density projects are needed to support investments in public transit and are a planning approach supported by younger generations as opposed to the old guard of municipal leaders, he said. Another four million people will be added to the Greater Golden Horseshoe over the next quarter century. The province is looking to accommodate the additional people as it updates the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Greenbelt Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Niagara Escarpment Plan. But the province’s approach could fill communities with skyscrapers and other high-density housing as residents are crammed into relatively small parcels of land, in some cases in communities with-
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Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion and York regional chairperson Wayne Emmerson hold a media conference following a summit at York Region’s headquarters in Newmarket, where municipal leaders discussed concerns with provincial growth plans for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. out the necessary transit and other services to support them, McCallion, Scarpitti and York regional
chairperson Wayne Emmerson said at the media conference. “We have very serious con-
cerns,” Scarpitti said, adding that while municipal leaders endorse the idea of increased densities and protecting greenspace, the province is pushing too much intensification too fast and not always in the right areas. “We need to press the reset button.” Emerson agreed municipal leaders have serious concerns. “I wouldn’t say they are freaking out, but they are worried. There is a consequence to these (intensification) numbers. It’s going to cost us a lot of money and where is that number coming from? In the plan, there is no funding,” he said. While the province has indicated it wants to pass legislation on the growth plans next spring, McCallion called on Queen’s Park to stop ramming through the plans. This should not be rushed because this is an opportunity for Wynne to get it right, to get the growth plan right for the GTHA, MCCallion said. If it’s going to take extra time, then take it. It’s got to be done right. “You don’t rush a policy that has such major impact on municipalities and then on the lives of residents within the municipalities.”
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Queen’s Park will act on York Region elected chair by end of 2016, Liberal NewmarketAurora MPP and Minister of Housing Chris Ballard says.
While a private member’s bill to make York Region’s chair an elected official is dead, Queen’s Park will take action by the end of the year to make sure voters have the right to choose the region’s top political job in time for the next municipal elections, NewmarketAurora MPP Chris Ballard says. “I believe by the end of this year, I will be able to report exciting things, not only to the constituents of Newmarket-Aurora, but all the voters and all the people of the Region of York,” he said. “I can just beg of you to stay tuned, it’s not dead.” Ballard’s private member’s bill, which must be put forward by backbenchers, died when he was promoted to housing minister in June. Meanwhile, even though all Liberal bills that died when the legislature was prorogued last month are expected to be reintroduced, no other York Region Liberal MPPs can move a private member’s bill because they are all
cabinet ministers. But a more powerful government bill could be introduced by the end of the year, Ballard suggested, perhaps as part of a wider review of regional representation. “If you can convince a government to adopt your position and make it its own, you are much more assured that that bill will go through,” he said. “I can’t say it will be a government bill, but I think we will see some good things...All I can tell you is stay tuned, this concept of an elected regional chair is not over, we just have to wait for due process.” Last spring, York Region councillors once again rejected the idea of an elected chair, now held by Wayne Emmerson, although they did agree to a future review of the region’s governance structure. Former Thornhill Liberal MPP Mario Racco has been told by provincial politicians that the government will soon act on ensuring York has an elected chair. But he’s worried, given how many times the issue has been raised and died at Queen’s Park over the years.
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Markham York University campus starting to take shape By Amanda Persico
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Markham’s five-acre York University campus remains on target to open for the 2020-21 school year. About 4,500 students are expected to attend the new campus located at Enterprise Boulevard and Rivis Road during the first school year. That is expected to increase to about 9,300 by the third year. “Things are moving forward and we’re excited,” said York University Development Corporation (YUDC) president Bud Purves, during a recent Markham campus committee meeting. Signs will soon be posted on the site and the innovation and community engagement hub is currently under construction, located above the retail lobby of 169 Enterprise Blvd. in downtown Markham. Technology and business are the two major themes intertwined in the new programs offered at the campus. “Business is huge,” said York University academic vice-president and Provost Rhonda Lenton. “We heard this broadly: this campus had to include business.” The “locked in” faculties include:
arts, media, performance and design, education, environmental studies, liberal arts and professional studies, engineering, and science. Several other faculties are interested in joining the Markham campus later on. The campus will also host postgraduate and Seneca College programs, Lenton said, creating easier transitions between college, university and post-graduate studies. “This will be a very comprehensive campus,” she said. York is also seeking opportunities to share services with the city and developers, such as public library use, broadband Internet connectivity, recreational use of the Pan Am Centre and YMCA, and hosting lectures in the nearby movie theatre. York is moving away from library stacks and toward digital materials and a limited reserve of textbooks. “We don’t want to replicate the problem of collections,” Lenton said. “Most universities are moving their collections to storage facilities. We can’t afford space in libraries for collections.” Students need the space to study and for computer labs, she added. Students at the Markham campus will have access to York’s main
library delivery service. York will also offer continuing education and professional studies for people looking to change careers or add or improve skills, Lenton said. The Faculty of Education is also building a relationship with local school boards to foster student innovation at the Innovation and Community Engagement hub. Student housing needs were discussed during the last York U committee meeting in June. An influx of students provides more incentive to create rooming houses, Purves said, which is not the university’s plan. Instead, YUDC wants to find student housing solutions within the plethora of condos in the area. “We need to find a solution that is best for students and best for Markham,” Purves said. “We don’t want students in unlicensed, unsafe basement apartments.” YUDC conducted a preliminary analysis of the rental housing market near the campus site. Currently, there are about 650 units or 1,350 beds in the $800 per month, per bed range, and that is expected increase to about 2,000 units or 4,100 beds by 2024.
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Newmarket Hurricanes call on Milne to save season Last Week: Monday - Lost 7-3 at Cobourg Cougars ... Sunday - Lost 8-4 at Kingston Voyageurs. Coming Up: Thursday vs. Oakville Blades ... Friday at Markham Royals. Game Notes: Four power play goals led the Cobourg Cougars to an easy win over the Hurricanes in Cobourg. McKenzie Gray, Alex Ierullo and Todd Winder scored for Newmarket in its seventh straight loss ... The Voyageurs built period leads of 3-0 and 5-1 to hand Newmarket its sixth straight setback. Todd Winder had three assists to highlight the Hurricanes attack. The Skinny: Thomas Milne will make his debut as head coach for Thursday night’s game. Most recently the head coach for the Aurora Tigers, Milne replaces Tom Longland who was relieved of his duties Tuesday afternoon just 10 games into his first season ... Defenceman Francesco Luca sat out the Kingston and Cobourg games to start a four-game suspension for facemasking during the Hurricanes’ loss to St. Mike’s at the Governor’s Showcase. He is eligible to return Oct. 13 against Trenton Golden Hawks. Nick Favaro, also a defenceman, is eligible to return tonight against Oakville Blades following a two-game sitdown order from the league ... Defenceman Troy Murray joined the team last week in a deal with the Northern Ontario Junior A Hockey League’s Blind River Beavers for the rights to forward Steve ... Hurricanes goalies have started and finished just five of 10 games and one of those came via midget alternate Pierce Charleson. But where should the concern be? With the netminders or a team in front of them that was outshot 36-13
Aurora Tigers tailspin hits 5 games over the final two periods Monday night in Cobourg. Either way, the club is being outscored by a 3:1 ratio and has the worst goals against average among 22 teams ... It is 10 games deep into the season and only twice have the Hurricanes played at the Ray Twinney Complex ... Newmarket holds the dubious distinction of leading the league in penalty minutes at 266. Word Play: “We wanted to go with a young staff and know eyebrows were raised with this staff,” said general manager Eric Cella on his decision to relieve Tom Longland of his head coaching duties. “I don’t think we had the experience necessary to get us out of this hole. We needed to bring in someone with experience.” Record: 2-8-0-0. Log on to yorkregion.com for more Hurricanes news and updates. —Compiled by John Cudmore
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Showdown. The last teams still standing in the unbeaten ranks of YRAA football huddle up Friday afternoon at Huron Heights Secondary School in Newmarket. In a rematch of the 2015 championship game in which the Huron Heights Warriors trounced St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs, 42-3, the teams meet for the first time this season with first place on the line. Despite dominating its first two opponents and scoring 125 points in the process, don’t expect the Warriors to take their opponent lightly based on recent history. Kick off is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Huron Heights Secondary School. The Warriors, who pounded King City Lions 55-6 last Friday, have to
be considered a solid bet to emerge with an unscathed record. The defending league champions are deservedly among the top ranked teams in the province and Canada. The Aurora-based Mustangs, meanwhile, won their second straight game in a 24-0 whitewashing of the Brother Andre Cardinals in Markham. “They run a good passing game,” said Warriors head coach Al Rover. “It’ll be a big challenge for them to stop us up front and grinding the ball. But St. Max will be out for redemption from last year and will prepare for us as a win chance for them.” The game is also a potential sneak peek of the league final to be played in mid-November. The St. Max offence, led by quarterback Ben Langlois and a core
of sticky-fingered receivers, should present the Warriors’ defence a unique challenge since most teams struggle to move the ball consistently through the air. “Having played twice last season, (including) in the final we’re a little more familiar with them, I think,” said St. Max head coach Joe Gaudio. “One of our keys is speed at the skill positions. I think we have given them some problems with our passing game in the past. The key for us is to put the ball into the hands of our best players and have them make plays at key times.” Stopping the Warriors offence, however, will be a huge challenge. “We have a good defensive plan but we have to be disciplined within it. Unfortunately, if you make one mistake they will slash you for a long run.”
St. Brother Andre Cardinals’ ball carrier Hakeem Harris makes a break for it, but gets tied up by St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs player Andrew End. The Mustangs won the game 24-0.
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How can you schedule games that are fairly competitive and at the same time be meaningful right to the finals? The York Region Athletic Association might have an ideal format and introduced it last week when it kicked off its boys’ and girls’ rugby seven’s schedule at Fletcher’s Field in Markham. Rather than go with the traditional tier one and two format, a flight system is being utilized. In describing it, Jamie Hewitt, Stouffville District Secondary School senior boys’ coach, said each of the entries was ranked by the league convenors prior to the start of the season. With 20 boys’ entries, each was given a ranking and from there, five flights of four team pools were created. For the girls, who had 24 entries, the same was conducted, with six flights of four teams. In recalling the seeding process, Mark Arsenault, YRAA athletic co-ordinator, acknowledged it was relatively easy to rank the top 10 teams. But it proved to be more of a challenge with the remaining entries. With the schedule comprised of four playing dates, which began last Thursday and continuing each Thursday until Oct. 19 and all staged at Fletcher’s Field starting with boys in the morning and girls in the afternoon, a mini one-day tournament is created where each team in their pool plays against their three rivals in 14-minute matches. At the end of each day, the last-place team in their respective flight moves down to the next flight while the top team in the flights other than the first move up to the next for the start of the next week of competition. The top four teams remaining in the top flight at the end of the regular season will battle it out for the YRAA championship. Under this format, Hewitt feels parity is created and the element of safety is increased as players are facing rivals with a relatively equal skill set. “This system lends itself to rugby seven’s because all of the games are played in one day and to do it this way is nice where you’re getting competitive and meaningful games,” added Arsenault.
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OT victory ends winless streak for Jr. C Ice By John Cudmore
It was a span that included last season’s entire 42-game schedule and the first five games of the current season. From those 47 games, the team had acquired just three points based on two overtime losses and one tie. Entering Saturday night’s game, the team’s lone point through five games came in a 5-4 loss to the Merchants. “It was a big weight off their shoulders,” said head coach Steve Sedore, whose team last tasted victory on the final night of the 2014-15 season.
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The Ice monkey has melted. That would be the one living on the shoulders of the Georgina Ice hockey team. And with it a painful, long spell of futility ended Saturday night for the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League franchise. Jesse King-Norris scored in the third minute of overtime to lift the Ice to a 7-6 victory over the hosting Little Britain Merchants and end a 47-game winless streak.
“But now they know they can win again. It’s an indication things are turning in the right direction.” Sedore pointed out it was the first time this season he has been able to ice a full squad. The victory sends the Ice into a busy weekend starting with a visit Thursday to the Clarington Eagles. The Lakefield Chiefs visit the Ice Palace Friday night for a 7:30 p.m. game. Georgina wraps up the weekend with a trip to Port Perry to face the MoJacks.
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nificant faith day, bells and whistles start to sound. Significantly. In this instance, the two-day OFSAA golf championships slated for next week in Port Elgin (boys) and Windsor (girls) coincide with the Jewish holy day, Yom Kippur, on Oct. 12. The York Region public board initially won the hosting bid but, realizing a conflict, requested a one-day shift. It was informed by OFSAA in May that the event could not shift to Oct. 13-14 instead.
So, how does YRAA respond? Does it permit students to attend OFSAA and tell Jewish kids they don’t matter? Or, does it disappoint other qualifiers and not permit them to participate? The issue gained legs last week when a Jewish player was among two students from Westmount Collegiate Institute to qualify at the York Region Athletic Association championships to advance to OFSAA finals. She won’t be able to attend and compete as per her beliefs.
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tive for the most part,” said YRDSB communications manager Licinio Miguelo. “We want to be as inclusive as we can for our diverse area and celebrate our diversity. We want all students to be able to have equal opportunity to participate.” The observance of faith days is a board-by-board issue across the province. York Region seems unique in its no-play policy. “It’s unfortunate but we don’t believe students should be forced to make a choice between this event and their faith,” said Miguelo. “Because it is an externally scheduled event, qualifiers will be able to attend,” he said. “But we have expressed our disappointment and concern that they have scheduled this event on Yom Kippur.” OFSAA refused to explain its stance. “We have no comment on diamond days at this time,” said OFSAA executive director Donna Howard, whose organization oversees 18 member associations, in an email. Perfect. The head in the sand schtick. York Region Athletic Association athletic coordinator Mark Arsenault wonders if OFSAA considered or appreciates the impact on golfers in an event to which there is no
alternative. “The question to me is, why would OFSAA host an event on an important day like (Yom Kippur)?,” said Arsenault. “It’s saying it is not interested in a large segment of the population. There is disappointment from our association’s perspective that they would put an event like this on that date. “I think most people in any profession would realize it is going to have big numbers of people be off that day.” So, how does YRAA respond? Does it permit students to attend OFSAA and tell Jewish kids they don’t matter? Or, does it disappoint other qualifiers and not permit them to participate? Madill, who was coaching the school’s boys team yesterday at a qualifying tournament, isn’t even certain how it will play out at her school. Officials were to meet Tuesday afternoon. “The hardest part is bringing it to their attention and then (OFSAA) brushing it off even after they were given alternative dates,” said Madill. “But if we go as a school, what does it say to my player?”
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Apartments for Rent
Apartments for Rent
Apartments for Rent
AURORA VILLAGE CO-OP
2 Bedroom Garden Home, $1275 per month inclusive, Available December 1st. 4 Bedroom townhouse, $1436 plus utilities, Available November 1st. Common area wi-fi and cable incl.
For info:(905)841-7125. www.auroravillagecoop.com 90 GURNETT STREET.
Manager's Special Renovated 1 bedroom available from $1250 plus den, Managers Special. Close to transit, GO, shopping, restaurants. Miles of hiking trails within 5 minute walking distance. Call Shawn: 905-862-8387 or (905)727-5361, shawn.90gurnett@gmail.com
AURORA- Yonge/ Wellington Large bachelor, en suite laundry. Secure building. Parking. Appliances. No smoking/ pets. $900 utilities included. Available October, 905-780-0057 YONGE / MURRAY 2 bedroom basement apartment, parking, laundry, full kitchen, minutes to Yonge & Murray, GO Transit, no smoking/pets, $1,200/mo incl. Call 647-406-2782.
Apartments for Rent
ONE BEDROOM
With Washer & Dryer Facilities, $900. Call 905-478-4590 or 905-252-2624. AURORA CENTRAL, Two 3 Bedroom available, $1500 inclusive, Oct 1st., parking, ac, laundry, no smoking/ pets, 905-841-1060. N E W LY R E N O VAT E D bright 1 bedroom walk out apt close to transit and downtown. New hardwood flooring, granite and cherry kitchen, fireplace, parking, laundry. Suits professional. Available now. ABSOL U T E LY N O P E T S . $1400 INCLUDES UTILITIES 905-715-8945 NEWMARKET 1650sq.ft. Near mall/ transits. 3 bedrooms/ 3 bathrooms, garage fenced backyard, large eat-in kitchen, w/walkout deck. Appliances. Main-floor laundr y, hardwood. Immediate. $1775. 416-706-3136
SPACIOUS 1 bedroom basement, upscale S h a r o n n e i g h b o u rhood, perfect for single professional. Two minutes to #404. l a u n d r y, u t i l i t i e s , cable. November 1st. $1000. No smoking/ pets. 289-264-9176 1 BEDROOM plus 1 den, basement apartment with family room, kitchen, breakfast room, outdoor parking. Near Davis & Yonge. No smoking/ pets. $1000/m inclusive. 647-971-5605. 1 BEDROOM, New Market, main floor, laundry, parking, close to amenities, $1100 inclusive, no smoking/ pets, 1st & last. Available immediately. 905-868-0374
Apartments for Rent
Apartments for Rent
AURORA ONE bedroom apartment, new, walkout, private culdasac, one parking and utilities/ laundry included, no pets/ smoking, $1095/ month. 416-895-2749
AURORA, 2 bedroom apartment, Clean, quiet building close to amenities. $1250 inclusive. Available November 1, No dogs. 647-321-5930
1.5 BEDROOM, walkout, Newmarket. Separate entrance, kitchen, laundry & parking. No smoking/ pets. 1st & last required. $950 inclusive. Available November 1st. 289-803-3854 289-231-4170 NEWMARKET, 2 bedroom walkout basement apartment, large living/dining room, appliances, laundry, 2 parking, backyard $1100+ 416-721-6001 NEWMARKET, 1 bedroom, renovated basement, separate entrance and laundry, parking, no smoking, no pets, $1000 plus utilities, call 647-829-7353.
BASEMENT APT 2 bedroom for rent, no pets no smoking, close to schools and shopping, avail November 1st, $900 inclusive first and l a s t , c a l l To n y 905-955-2635. NEWMARKET, 2 bedroom apartment, main floor, walkout to deck, 4 appliances, excellent condition, $1250./ inclusive. 1 car parking, no smoking/ pets. 905-478-2051 NEWMARKET LARGE updated, 1 bedroom unit. Quiet building. Laundry, parking facilities. No smoking. From $1025. Please call 647-704-0220.
Apartments for Rent
Rooms for Rent and Wanted
Houses for Rent
DAVIS/ YONGE 3 bedroom apartment, upper. renovated kitchen, washroom, floors. Parking. $1,300 incl. Call James 905-715-7957
Houses for Rent PICTURE PERFECT 2 b e d r o o m b u n g a l o w, available Oct 15th, includes appliances, window coverings, laminate floor, a/c, laundr y in basement, walking distance to schools, hospital, transit and downtown Newmarket, 2 car parking on driveway, no smoking/pets. $1750+, Property Box #28481. Email wilvawynn@rogers.com
KESWICKWOODBINE /A r l i n g t o n . C l e a n furnished room in new home with t.v. and basic cable. Walk to bus. First/ last. $500 inclusive Immediately. (905) 717-7681
NEWMARKET 4 bedroom, 2 storey/ basement, 5 appliances (laundry), 3 bathrooms, large, clean, bright, renovated, large yard, deck/ garden. 2 parking. Close to GO. No pets/ smoking. Available Immediately. $2100 inclusive. 905-841-8788 KING TOWNSHIP, completely renovated luxurious Victorian farmhouse on estate property in Schomberg. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3200 square feet, 2 car garage. The ultimate in privacy and comfort at an affordable price. $2,500/ month plus utilities. Immediate. 416-892-0924.
REASONABLE RENT Executive home $2400. Granny flat with wheelchair access to jacuzzi tub brings $1200 - $1400. You end up with reasonable rent - $1200 for 3 bedroom home. Call 905-478-4590 or 905-252-2624.
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ROOMS FOR rent, fully furnished, all inclusive, also internet and cable included. Starting at $550. Keswick by Queensway/ Metro. Available immediately. Call 416-859-5103
Shared Accommodations NEWMARKETYONGE/MULOCK, furnished/ unfurnished large house clean quiet shared washroom and kitchen cable laundry mature male only. $650. No smoking/ pets. First/ last required. 905-251-7134
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Optimist Club, Newmarket 56 Forhan Drive Monday Morning Oct. 10th OPEN 9.15AM TO 1.30.PM
DOOR CRASHER: PARTIAL LIST: Bamboo Sheets/ Pillows $20, Hand Saw Roto Razor $159 Now $35, 16 Pcs 18/10 Cookware $499 Now $110, 52"X79" Carpet $59 Now $25, 4 Pc Car Mats $49 Now $19, Power Tools Reciprocating $19/ Circular $35/ Jig $30/ Miter Saw $79/ Sander $9/ 1/2" Impact Wrench $30, 4 Pcs 18v Combo Set $149 Now $50, Upright Bagless Vacuums $129 Now $55, Bbq Cover Large $20, Propane Garage Heaters $99 Now $35, 6 & 15 Gal Compressor $99/$175, 20pc Cutlery $39 Now $13, Right Angle Drill $199 Now $65, Laminate Cutter $99 Now $35, 30pcs Gel Pens $3, Keurig Brew Coffee Machine $79 Now $20, Group Of 7 Prints $249 From $15, Patio Heater $399 Now $165, Books All Kinds $1, 3 Pcs Luggage Sets $139 Now $65, Conair Clothes Steamer $149 Now $49, Hair Straightener $39, Comforters/ Mattress Protector $35/$30, Scooters $49 Now $20, Set Energy Bulbs $35 Now $5, Too Much To List
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Cleaning/Janitorial
Cleaning/Janitorial
RESIDENTIAL CLEANER
SUBCONTRACTOR Mature, Trustworthy & Accountable Experience is an asset or Immediate paid training to start for serious applicants only. $17 - $20 / hour. Part time. Call 905-895-5326 Or send resume to majestichomeservices@bell.net
Houses for Sale
Houses for Sale
(near Bathurst & Kennedy)
Aurora
****** MOVING ****** GARAGE SALE Sat., Oct. 8th ~ 8 am - 1 pm 345 Kennedy Street West Everything must go! Rain or Shine!
Household items, student desks, gaming consoles, electronics and accessories, camera bags, and more. Stoufville/ Vivian
Multi Family Yard Sale Sat. Oct 8th & Sun. Oct 9th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6343 Vivian Rd.
antiques, boys and ladies clothes, toys, games, something for everyone! Newmarket
Downsizing/ Moving Sales Fri. Oct. 7th & Sat. Oct. 8th Fri. Oct. 14th & Sat. Oct. 15th 348 Park Ave.
antiques, collectibles, books, household items, jewelry, and so much more!
Firewood
Firewood
REDI 2 BURN FIREWOOD
Quality firewood for over 11 years! Bush cord $340, one, two, or three. Face cord, $160. No Delivery Charge. Visa/ MC accepted.
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FIREWOOD
House wares, collectibles, electric motors, chairs, pots and pans, and so much more!
Content / Garage Sale Sat., Oct. 8th ~ 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1 Forrestwood Cres. (N. of Green Lane E. of Yonge) Tools, desk, small pieces of furniture, books, book cases So Much More!
Flooring & Carpeting
Tutoring
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FIREWOOD
Seniors Services
Tutoring
Professional High School Tutoring in Mathematics, Chemistry & Physics Finding a course tougher than you thought? Experienced semi-retired teacher with 20+ years experience in both the private and public school systems. Remediation, assessment, practice tests, how to deal with teachers, I have seen it all! From MPM1D to MCV4U/SPH4U/SCH4U. Math & Science contest preparation too! Competitive rates. Give me a try, you will not regret your decision. References available 416-434-3964 goforaplus@gmail.com
Music and Dancing Instruction
Domestic Help Available
PIANO, VOICE, flute, theory in-studio or inhome lessons avail from e x p . t e a c h e r ( A R C T, B.Ed.). Special needs children welcome. Call 416- 895-1479 or visit www.musicreacheskids.com
HOUSE CLEANING Tw o s i s t e r s w i t h 2 0 years experience in house cleaning. Serving Aurora, Newmarket, reliable, friendly service. Insured and bonded, references available. Catharine 905-841-5997
Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies
Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies
EXPERIENCED GARDENER Create a Garden, Fall/ Garden Clean-ups, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Edging, Weeding, Planting. Seasonal contracts. 905-989-0578 905-806-4457 henna@hennasgarden.com
Waste Removal
Auctions & Sales
Auctions & Sales
THANKSGIVING DAY ANTIQUE SPECIAL MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 @ 10 AM POLLARDS AUCTION BARN 24190 Kennedy Rd 2 Ω mi. E. of Keswick, Take hwy. 404 N. to end Turn left, watch for signs ANNUAL "CREAM OF THE CROP" ANTIQUE, COLLECTIBLE & FINE FURNITURE Please check the web site for full listing & photos www.pollardsauctions.com A sale not to be missed! Note: Antiques starting at 10 AM sharp. This is an outstanding sale, a must to attend. Lunch booth available. POLLARDS AUCTIONS & APPRAISAL SERVICES 905-722-3112 SUTTON 905-476-5160 www.pollardsauctions.com
Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking
Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking
SCRAP CARS CALL ME!!! 7 days a week! Open Sat. & Sundays Mini vans ~ Autos ~ Trucks Picked up.
Top scrap prices paid!!!
905-960-6621
$100-$10,000
Cash 4 Cars
Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 647-642-6187
Waste Removal
ALWAYS CHEAPEST!
All Garbage Removal! Home/ Business. Fast Same day! Free Estimates! Seniors Discounts. We do all Loading & Clean-ups! Lowest Prices. Call John: 416-457-2154 Seven days
$150 - $6000 Cash on the Spot 4 Scrap Cars Free tow in 2 hrs. 647-403-8542
WE PAY $250 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks. Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing. 647-287-1704
Flooring & Carpeting
GEORGIA CARPET & FLOORING
705-722-1634
Real Estate Misc./Services
Big Garage Sale Saturday, October 8th 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 43 Kilpatrick Drive
Lawn tractor, antique piano, chest freezer, bikes, books, cd's and dvd's, Christmas lights and decorations, office equipment and housewares.
Holland Landing
Free Limited Delivery Area
BUNGALOW, 3 bedrooms, on large lot in Aurora with livingroom, diningroom, kitchen, semi-finished basement, carport, central air. Call for more information at416-222-4296
Holland Landing
INDOOR CONTENTS GARAGE SALE Sat. Oct 8th ~ 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 93 Kennedy Street East
CLEANING LADIES available. European Quality, Affordable Pricing. Call Mira for Free Estimate: 647-831-6595 www.vitocleaning.com
FIREWOOD - Available in face cords and bush cords. Delivery available. Call (905)836-7600
DVDs, bike (children's), air hockey table, and lots more! Rain Date- Sun., Oct. 9
Aurora
4 Bushcords $1000. Save $600. Free delivery. Quick service! Call 905-478-4590, 905-252-2624
FREE FIREWOOD about 3 face cords in Newmarket needs to be picked up and wheeled out by wheelbarrow about 300 ft . Call 905-830-6690
Newmarket
Garage Sale Saturday, October 8 9 am - 12 noon 272 Petheran Place
LOOKING FOR a senior to do handyman services, in Queensville area. Bud, 905-478-4590, 905-252-2624.
Medical & Dental Services ABA, IBI THERAPY for your child, Language Delay, Special needs, ABA Verbal Behaviour Therapy. Home clinic. Reduce Challenging behaviour, anxiety. Positive Results. Call Tal after 4 pm. 905-751-3140
Mortgages/Loans
CARPET AND vinyl. Installation, sales, repairs. Shop at home. Free estim a t e s . C a l l 416-271-8712. Visit www.cvfflooring.com
COMPLETE CAULKING Residential Caulking 15 years experience, custom colours, We use Tremco and GE. Call Carl for FREE Estimate. 905-726-0682
Home Renovations MacNAUGHTAN CARPENTRY Services, 44 years experience, serving Georgina, York Region, Toronto. Complete home renovations, painting, plumbing, electrical, basement finishing, ceramics, flooring, trim work, bathrooms. 905-953-8656
Mortgages/Loans
CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com
DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Governement. For details check out our website www.disabilitygroup canada.com or call us today at 1-888-875-4787
Painting & Decorating
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Legals
Legals
men's new solid leather belts and buckles, sunglasses, house hold, toys , furniture, etc.
Newmarket
Moving / Yard Contents Sale Sat., Oct. 8 9 am - 5 pm 18099 Leslie St.
Queensville
Sat. Oct. 8th 9am - 1pm
(at Ringwell) Antiques, furniture, tools, stain glass, flagstone & granite, 14' tin boat w/ trailer, 38' Prowler RV, 2 pure wool 6' x 8' carpets
19309 Warden Ave
Legals
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Mitchell Lee Fleming, Estate Trustee, by his Solicitor Noreen M. Stevens, Q.C. Stevens and Stevens, Suite #200, 730 Davis Drive Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 2R4
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Garage Sale Sat. Oct 8th 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 295 Aurora Heights Drive
Aurora
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Home Renovations HOME RENOVATIONS Finish Basement, Kitchen, Bath, all Flooring, Tile, Framing, Drywall, Painting. No Dust. No Mess. Competitive Rate. Call or text Alan 416-918-5282 www.gcg-Reno.com
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
All claims against the estate of Margaret E. Wallace, late of the Town of Aurora, in the Regional Municipality of York, who died on or about the 2nd day of May, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 18th day of November, 2016: thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at Aurora this 27th day of September, 2016.
CIBC Trust Corporation, Estate Trustee, by its Solicitors, PEDDLE & POLLARD LLP, 15449 Yonge Street #102, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 1P3, Attn: John R. Peddle Jr., Phone: (905)727-1361
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Person required to assist in the hauling out of boats beginning Oct 10th for approx 3wks in Keswick. Full-time days. Call 905-476-4343
Aurora
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J. Lipani & Son Sod Farms Ltd. Located in Queensville, ON Needs a
CUSTOM OPERATOR FARM MACHINERY Valid driver licence, drive manual transmission vehicle, irrigation systems experience, maintain work logs/ records, 2 years experience operating farm machinery. Work under pressure, fast paced environment, negotiate with clients provision of services. High school diploma. FT permanent. $22 p/hr.Medical benefits. Available day/ evening/ weekend. Send resume to: info@lipanigroup.com or fax 905.478.4263
NOW HIRING School Bus Drivers In York Region including Newmarket, Aurora, Stouffville & Markham
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Apply online at www.stocktransportation.com or call 905-888-1938 24 Cardico Dr., Gormley, ON L0H 1G0 (near Woodbine & Stouffville Rd.) Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid A, B, C, D, E, F, or full G licence, and be proficient in English.
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS
Part-time positions Apply online at: chats.on.ca/careers
905-713-3373 ext 6035 1-877-725-3208
Hiring Travel Consultants For Aurora & Bradford
Some weekend & evening shifts Travel experience/TICO certified Email: Rose.brown@marlintravel.ca
General Labour • On-Going
JOBS in North York with EXTRA Hours Can you work: - Day Shifts? - Up to 6 days per week?
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Hiring Event!
Fri. Oct. 7th & Tues. Oct. 11th 9:00am - 3:00pm Staff Plus - Toronto 6620 Finch Ave W. #7 (at Hwy 27) visit @StaffPlusCanada for events and info
Please Bring: 2 pieces of photo ID, SIN, references and bank info
SNOW PLOW DRIVERS
with Class B License Required Flexible Part Time To Lead to Full Time Newmarket Area
Drive to Medical Appointments $500 Weekly Car provided start ASAP Email: DriverRCT@gmail.com
Sewer Line Video Inspection (CCTV) Operators, Sewer Flusher Truck Operators and Apprentice Operators for Benko Sewer Service. Clean and valid G license for CCTV Operators; D license for Flusher Operators Send resume: edtremblay@benkoservice.com Attention: Ed Tremblay
PT Maintenance Person Provide maintenance and repairs to facilities, grounds, equipment, & outdoor pool. Experience preferred, must work independently and have awareness of Health and Safety. Must be available for on call. Email resume: hr@bluehillscentre.ca or fax to 905-773-8133
Line Cook exp. preferred with resume
Server
Smart- Serve required. PT to FT. Come in to: Casa Rolando, 591 Queensway S., Keswick email:blueberry9593 @hotmail.com Call 905-989-0146
Nail Technician
The news is out we are looking for good people to fill positions in our fast paced warehouse in Aurora, if you have a pair of work boots and you would like to put them to work! Please contact us So what are we looking for : 1) Experience not necessary we will train you! 2) Have your own transportation to and from work 3) Ability to work in a fast paced warehouse and work toward a deadline 4) Ability to remain alert and maintain a high level of concentration So what is the job: 1) Counting flyers using a scale and placing them on the skids 2) Inserting flyers into packages and in to papers 3) Up to 19 hours per week So if your boots have the laces ready to go, send us and email to set up your interview dernhart@yrmg.com Please email resume before October 21 2016
Email: Kens@toktransit.com 905:853:6135 ext 226
Mature Drivers Wanted
RN
required for Newmarket office, part time, oral surgery. bbrenick@rogers.com
Outside work General duties include lifting of boats. Up to $20/ hr. Call 905-836-4125
220 Basaltic Rd., Concord, ON Canada
TRANSIT BUS DRIVERS
needed imm. F/T positions. Experience necessary. Duties include retail tire sales plus some manual labour must be able to lift 50 lbs. Installers $15/hr. negotiable, based on experience. Call Jeff or Dave 905-853-1990 email resume to: dufftire@yahoo.ca Apply in person: Duff's Tire Discount 17075 Leslie Street Unit 25, Newmarket
General Labour
Maple-Crete Inc.
Required for upcoming winter season in the GTA and Vaughan area. DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Operating a combo plow salter unit, front end loader. Experience in winter works operations is an asset. Willing to work a flexible schedule as needed for plowing & salting. Standby paid. Experience in winter works operations is an asset. VALID DZ or AZ license required. Must have clean abstract. Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume to: cforgione@maplecreteinc.com Office: 905-738-9229 Fax: 905-695-0649
Counter Sales Tire Installers
Newmarket
PSW Job Fair
for busy nail salon in Aurora. Contact 905-727-6030 or 416-543-4954
Level ll Dental Assistant
Full time position available in our general family practice. Previous experience an asset. Occasional Saturday & evenings required. Please submit resume to info@ 161churchstdentistry.ca
October 13th and October 15th, 2016 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. 17665 Leslie St. Unit 19, Newmarket, ON Qualifications: PSW Certificate or Equivalency Valid Driver’s Licence & car required Community health care experience is an asset
We offer: Competitive wages and benefits Shift and travel premiums, flexible hours If you are unable to attend please forward your resume to: Lilly Kitsen, at: lkitsen@paramed.com or call: 1- 866-690-3271 In Ontario, ParaMed accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance.
To learn more about ParaMed’s services visit:
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Mastercut is a Full Service Landscape Maintenance Company in York Region for over 25 years. We are looking for motivated, energetic individuals with a clean record and your own transportation. Experience preferred but not necessary. Call Kevin at 905-727-7102 or email to: mastercut@sympatico.ca
New school year has started!!! We immediately require Back Up School Crossing Guards in Aurora for the upcoming school year!!!
$16.00 per hour...$$$$$$$
Please call us today at: 905-737-1600
Diamond Groundskeeping in Aurora requires winter staff
Snow Plow Operators (Pick up trucks & 1 Tonnes) Loader Operators Sidewalk Shovellers
Pizza Delivery Driver/ Store Help
Must have Valid License & own vehicle for mostly delivery & some light store duties. $12./hr Cash. Gas Allowance daily. Call Anthony: 416-419-6862
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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.
Newmarket Preschool requires
REGISTERED R.E.C.E.
for the Toddler room, Monday to Friday, mornings only 8:15 - 11:30 to start Immediately
Email resume office@magickingdom.ca
CLEANERS NEEDED
Full-time positions Vehicle Required Experience with Seniors Apply online at: chats.on.ca/careers
Must have good drivers license abstract. Rates based on experience. Email: dgs@diamondgrounds.com Fax: (905) 727-1776
905-713-3373 ext 6035 1-877-725-3208
General Labourers
Personal Support Worker
required at Newmarket Tire Duties include: changing tires, possible counter help, and more. Experience an asset, but will train. Suit mechanically/car minded individuals Email resume to info@newmarkettire.com or call 905-836-5726 or apply in person, 450 Mulock Drive
Want to make a difference in the lives of others? RNS Health Care Services is hiring certified Personal Support Workers to work in York Region. RNS offers competitive pay, benefits, signing bonus & travel pay. Please submit resume to rducharme@rnshc.com
PT Retail Sales Associate 14872 Young Street in Aurora (Young and Golf Links)
Now Hiring:
FT Baker & FT Store Front Staff Days & Afternoons shifts available. Benefits available. Call 905-726-9336 or apply in person.
Full Time Mushroom Pickers
Wanted for Sharon Mushroom Farm. Apply in person between
10 am - 3 pm, 20744 Kennedy Rd., Sharon
PERMANENT PART-TIME CAR WASH/LOT PERSON
ParaMed Office
Major Intersection: Leslie & Davis
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RECE and Assistant Teachers for Before and After School positions required for Newmarket area centres.
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Builder/Technician/ Shop Technician for Permobil Canada. Primary responsibility to configure, build, assemble and modify demonstrator power and manual wheel product for trial purposes. Minimum high school diploma. Technical experience in DC electronics preferred. Send resume with job title in subject: Joseph.Wickens@ Permobil.com by October 15
Automotive Technician Must have: ~ Ford Experience ~ Diesel and Transmission Experience an asset
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Jiffy Lube of Newmarket Wants you to join our team !
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Building & Development Mortgages Canada Inc. is growing again Now Hiring: 2 full time positions. All positions available are administrative. Required Skills: Organization, Filing, Assisting, Liaison to internal and external clients, Document Management. Building and Development Mortgages Canada Inc. is a fun & rewarding Richmond Hill based company offering competitive compensation and an exceptional Atmosphere. Please send resume to cbunnett@bdmc.ca
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Dimma, James and Faith (nee DeVita) are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter Kaitlyn Elizabeth 5 lbs 13 oz. on October 3, 2016. Proud grandparents are Bryan and Sandra Dimma and Peter and Donna DeVita.
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AGNEW, John Neil McKinnon Neil passed away in the morning of September 27, 2016, in Newmarket Ontario. He was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan in 1924 and served in the Navy during the Second World War. He distinguished himself in the world of psychology as an author, researcher, lecturer and founder of the Psychology Department at York University. His charisma, intelligence, and big-hearted generosity consistently inspired and sustained many of us. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary, his children Wendy and Tim and their spouses Richard and Trish. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 6th from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South (at Yonge Street), Aurora. Funeral Service to be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home Chapel. For those who wish, donations made to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family. For more information and online condolences please visit www.thompsonfh-aurora.com
FAIREY, Richard Michael It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Richard Michael Fairey on October 3, 2016, at the age of 62. Beloved husband to Nancy and loving father to Kimberly (Erin). Proud grandfather to Carter. He will be greatly missed by his siblings Danny (Marg), Brenda (Wayne), Diane (Bob), Gale (Don), Wanda (Norm) and Linda (Murray). Son of the late Dolly and Gordon F a i r e y. L i f e - l o n g f r i e n d t o R i c k Hawley. Richard was a proud driver for J.F. Kitching and landscaper f o r f r i e n d s a n d f a m i l y. H e w i l l be forever remembered as a kindhearted prankster and lover of all things Coca-Cola. Friends may call for visitation at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket, on Thursday, October 6, 2016, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 1 p.m., followed by cremation. On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com
GAULT, Joseph Arthur March 18, 1921 - September 30, 2016 World War II Bomber Pilot R.C.A.F. We are sad to announce the passing of our dad Art Gault. He was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Art was a veteran of the Second World War flying Halifax bombers. He flew 31 missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 70 years Josephine Gault (Grace), daughters Lynne Metcalfe (Richard), Joeen Caines (Ellwood), both of Newmarket and son Jim (Norma Jean) of Calgary. Art was very proud of his family and will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Jeffrey Caines (Laurie), Ryan Caines (Sandy), Andrew and Heather Gault. He was "Great" to his four great-grandsons Lucas, Joshua, Matthew and Daniel. Dad passed away at Newmarket Health Centre with his family by his side at the age of 95. Friends may call for visitation at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. S., Newmarket, Ontario, on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. A Celebration of his life will take place in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. We would like to thank the staff of the Newmarket Health Centre for the kindness and sincere caring they showed our dad and our family for the years he made it his home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com
BLIGHT, Jean Loretta (nee Staley) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at 84 years of age. Loving wife of the late Grant Blight. Beloved mother of the late Larry (Liz), Murray (Cindy), Judy (Richard) Poulin, Brian (Mary) and Sharon (Rob) Sargent. Proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Sister of Jack (Shirley) Staley. Jean will be lovingly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends especially those at the Newmarket Senior's Meeting Place. Friends gathered at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket on Saturday, October 1st. A celebration of Jean's life took place in the chapel on Sunday, October 2nd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
McKENNY, Anne Earlene Peacefully at Aurora Resthaven, on Monday, October 3, 2016, in her 98th year. Loving wife of the late Stanley McKenny and dear mother of Jim McKenny and the late Donna (Denis De Kuyper). Beloved Grandmother of Stephen De Kuyper and Krista De Kuyper (Ian). Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Anne's life will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com.
ROSE, Anne In loving memory of a dear sister, aunt and great aunt who passed away October 10, 2008. If roses grow in heaven, Lord pick a bunch for us. Place them in our dear one's arms, And tell her they're from us. Tell her we love and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek, And hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, We do it every day. But there's an ache within our hearts, That will never go away. ~love always, Phil, Beth, and family STEVENS, Raymond William Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on October 27, 1926, Raymond passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, Ontario, on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Loving husband of Sarah (nee Phillips), beloved father of Deborah Rye (Norm Calligan), Shelley Simpson (Dave) and Rob Stevens. Proud Gampy to Laura Quiroz (Martin), Paul Stevens (Michelle Barrett), Elizabeth Peters, Nat Peters (Felicity), Wesley Simpson, Alec Simpson, Sarah Stevens and Ryland Stevens. Much loved great-grandfather of 11 greatgrandchildren. Cremation has taken place. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Ray, please consider your local foodbank or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com
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