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well as removing vending machines from town-owned facilities to start, said Weese. Challenges will motivate people to get involved including beating NASA to Mars. Weese held up a Marvin the Martian action figure and told the audience Activate Aurora will soon be issuing a challenge to residents to log their daily steps and see if the town can walk to Mars before NASA gets there. What makes the project so unique is the collaboration within the community. “You usually see one group taking on a problem but we all have to be part of the solution in order to be successful,” he added. “Much like the recycling program we have today, everyone needs to get behind it for it to work.” In 2014, Sport Aurora brought together a group of 40 community leaders to discuss ways to combat the increasing sedentary lifestyles that lead to childhood obesity, diabetes as well as cardiovascular and hypokinetic diseases. In 2015, Aurora See page A9.
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fter losing out on yet another bidding war, this time when a house they loved sold last month for almost $200,000 over the asking price, Meredith Blunt’s family will soon be leaving the York Region community they have grown to love. “I’m really sad to leave. We’ve made really nice friends in Aurora. It’s a nice town. We’re really disappointed. The conversations we will have with our friends here will be tough. I’m not looking forward to telling them that we’re moving,” said Blunt, an artist and stay-at-home mom, who lives in a semi-detached rented home with her husband, Matt Clark, and their children Bronwyn, 8, and Elliott, 5. “But we definitely can’t afford
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You are more likely to get into a traffic accident on a regional road in York on a Friday between September and February between 5 and 6 p.m. than at any other time. That is one of the findings contained in the region’s new 2016 annual traffic safety report. Overall, the most common accidents are rear-end collisions at signalized intersections, the report said. “Most collisions are as a result of someone’s improper driving or driving inattentively,” it said. “As has been the case in years past, the majority of high collision intersections are situated on high volume roads such as Hwy. 7, Rutherford Road, Major Mackenzie Drive and Yonge Street.” About 3.35 million trips are made on regional roads daily and more than six billion are made each year. The number of collisions on the region’s 4,100 kilometres of roads dropped by 13 per cent between 2013 and 2015. There were 9,581 collisions in 2013, which
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Major Mackenzie Drive at the Hwy. 400 off ramp had 59 collisions. Hwy. 7 and Jane Street, where there were 67. In 2013, Hwy. 7 and Weston Road, where there were 77 collisions, was the worst location.
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Matt Clark and Meredith Blunt, with son Elliott, 5, and daughter Bronwyn, 8, moved to Aurora from Halifax four years ago. They have been renting, but want to buy a home. However, after being repeatedly outbid, they are leaving the town they have come to love.
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Clark, a software developer. They have been left shocked by housing prices in Aurora, where the average price is now $941,068 and requires a household income of $162,741, according to a report released last month by Toronto-area webbased realty service TheRedPin Brokerage. It’s a stunning change from Halifax, where in 2007 they bought a two-bedroom-plusden condo for $117,000 and later purchased a three-bedroom century home in Dartmouth for $180,000. They now pay $1,700 plus utilities for their rented home. About 13 months ago, the family, which has an annual household income of more than $100,000, became serious about buying a house in Aurora. Working with a realtor, they have seen more than 30 homes and put offers in on nine detached and semi-detached houses. They were outbid every time, even though their budget climbed from $500,000 to $700,000. Last month, they stretched themselves even further in an attempt to buy a house they fell in love with, a 35-year-old bungalow listed for $625,00. They were one of 16 bids, hopeful their
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A series on housing prices offer of $720,000 would be enough. But a Toronto investor secured the deal with a bid of $800,000. “We were in tears, saying we love this house enough that we’ll try, we’ll do $720,000, we’ll make it work, we will find a way to make it work,” said Blunt, a former university academic advisor. “My parents were going to help us out. Now it’s empty and up for lease.” Clark blames soaring prices on a combination of low interest rates and increasing foreign and domestic investment. The market has left him wondering whether he and Blunt made a mistake moving their family here. “We made a decision that would make sense in a normal market but things aren’t
normal right now,” he said. “It’s terribly hard (to leave Aurora). It’s what we don’t want to do. It’s our last resort but it’s the only rational choice left.” They are thinking of moving to the Kitchener-Waterloo area, where they can buy a detached home downtown on a new light rapid line in the $450,000 range and which offers a technology hub for Clark, future employment opportunities for Blunt and appealing post-secondary options for when their children grow up. Families in York Region, both first-time buyers and those trying to move to larger homes to accommodate their growing families, are struggling in today’s over-heated market, real estate broker Kate Carcone with Aurora’s Re/Max Hallmark Group Realty said. “In my eight years of real estate, I have never seen a faster, more furious pace of movement in the single-family home market. It is a market that for the last 18 months has suffered from a shortage of inventory,” she said. “York Region has been at the centre stone of a buying frenzy as it becomes more and more popular to young early-stage families looking to move out of the downtown core. Toronto has now become Manhattan in that it is no longer possible to purchase a house in downtown Manhattan, Toronto has followed suit, building skyscrapers for a younger gen-
Be prepared Realtor Kate Carcone offered a number of tips: • Hire a real estate agent who has the inside track on listings before they hit the market; • secure your financing well ahead of house shopping; • be prepared to have your home inspector look at the house immediately to make your offer more enticing; • be prepared to make a bid the same day you view a property you want to purchase; and • be prepared to write a deposit cheque quickly. Deals have fallen through when potential buyers can’t produce a deposit cheque within 24 hours.
eration.” Experts worry that housing prices in York will continue to skyrocket as foreign investors looking to escape a 15 per cent tax in Vancouver turn their eyes to the GTA and as the provincial government pushes for more intensification to accommodate four million new residents moving to the Greater Golden Horseshoe by 2041. The market is taking its toll on families, Carcone said. “Multiple offers are the norm. The days of a typical house-buying experience are sadly behind us,” she said.
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This is the time of year when York Region parks and forests – with more than 2,300 hectares of trees and trails – blaze into full autumnal glory. You can view the spectacular foliage as you drive along Hwy. 404 near Bloomington Road, or Hwy. 7 and Bathurst Street or you can check out these five ways to enjoy the colours of fall:
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A friend of the young Aurora native who died suddenly in a King City car crash early Monday morning is talking “about the tough time everyone in this age group” is having about his untimely death. Mattheus Vloet, 23, of Aurora, knew Nick Heintzman, the 22-year-old King City man who died suddenly when his car ran off the road on 16th Sideroad between Keele and Jane streets. Heintzman was found dead in his car by York Regional Police just before 7 a.m. in the single-vehicle accident.
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world,” said Connor Foxx. Added Leif Grattage-Robinson, “I’ll never have anything but love and respects for ya buddy.” “Can’t believe it,” wrote Mackenzie Braed. “You were always a funny guy and people love you. Thank you. I was so shocked to hear the news. Rest in peace Nick Heintzman.” Ryan Hughes said: “It’s just crazy how time flies and how the days go on, where you can be beside someone you’ve been friends with since you were little and all the way through high school and someone you’ve played rep sports with all your life. “It doesn’t seem real that our town has lost a really good guy and a friend to a lot of people. You will be missed by thousands of people. You really know how to make a town smile if you wanted to man. Rest in peace bro.” Police still aren’t sure what caused the single-vehicle, single-occupant crash that happened some time between midnight and 7 a.m. Monday on 16th, between Keele and Jane streets. “We’re still trying to figure out what time this might have occurred at,” said York Regional Police Const. Andy Pattenden, who was on the scene of the accident Monday. Pattenden is appealing to any witnesses who may have been driving along 16th between Keele and Jane any time between midnight and 7 a.m. to call police at 1-866876-5423. Funeral arrangements for Heintzman have yet to be made.
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JOIN A HIKE Oak Ridges Trail Association has four hikes planned for October, timed perfectly for peak colour. On Oct. 14, hikers can loop through the hills of King’s Happy Valley North and lunch at Pine Orchard; Oct. 16 trail-walkers are invited to the riverside and steep hills of Humber Valley Heritage Trail in Kleinburg; Oct. 17 features a challenging 7 km hike on Jokers Hill in Newmarket; Oct. 24 is a slow-to-moderate hike to Eaton Hall Lake at Seneca King Campus on Keele Street. For details, visit: oakridgestrail.org. Or plan your own hike through the region’s many conservation areas and hidden paths. Visit: bit.ly/2d42nxX TOUR THE LAKE Take Hwy. 48 north to Sutton and Jackson’s Point to watch the seasons change along Lake Simcoe. Alternatively, start with a visit at Pumpkin Land at Whittamore’s Farms, then drive north to Georgina on the scenic York-Durham Line. Bring your bike and ride along the Lake Simcoe shoreline, or visit Bonnie Boats or Krate’s Marina to rent a board to access the open waters. You can even book a room at Briar’s Resort and Spa to make it a lakeside weekend getaway. GET ACTIVE Hop on a bike and cycle rural York Region. YorkScene has a list of recommended rides at www.yorkscene. com/biketrails/. Lace up your sneakers for a run along the 20-km long Nokiida Trail that follows the East Holland River from Aurora to Holland Landing. Take a kayak or paddleboard to the newly revamped Lake Wilcox Park in Oak Ridges where boardwalks provide a view of the tree-lined shore, or view the leaves from above with Treetop Trekking in Bruce’s Mill. JOIN A PHOTO CONTEST Bring a camera to York Regional forests and upload your best photos of yourself, family or friends enjoying the changing colours for a chance to win prizes. Your winning photo may be featured in the Forests of York Region 2017 Calendar. For details, visit: bit.ly/2cF5r2a RIDE THE RAILS Hop aboard a heritage train at the York-Durham Heritage Railway to see the leaves from a unique historic vantage point. The non-profit organization offers rides, from Uxbridge to Stouffville and back, aboard coaches from the 1950s or 1920s, with a doors-open baggage car or caboose with panoramic views. Regular trains run Sundays until the end of October, with extra trains during the fall colour season. Visit ydhr.ca.
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216 golfers participated in the Newmarket Mayor’s Golf Classic. It was a great day at Cardinal Golf Club!
Mayor Tony Van Bynen and the Golf Committee send a special thanks to all sponsors and participants for their support! The Newmarket Mayor’s Golf Classic is run by a volunteer committee of local business people. Since 2007, approximately $444,000.00 has been disbursed to local youth and agencies. As a result of the generosity of our sponsors and participants, the committee has provided grants to 10 local high school students (residents of Newmarket) who are pursuing post secondary education. The Golf Committee, through it’s Activity Fund, helps children pursue their interests.
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The watermelon-eating contest tradition continues at the Tastes of the Hill festival. The annual Food festival is set for this Sunday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E. in Richmond Hill. Tastes of the Hill – billed as one of the province’s top fall festivals – is a way to celebrate diversity and multiculturalism through live entertainment, food, film, fashion, arts and crafts and sports from around the world. Reggae artist and Juno Award winner Exco Levi is performing and Canadian singersongwriter Jully Black will wrap up the night. Patrons can try different foods from Jamaica, Nigeria, Italy, Mexico, China, Korea, China and Hawaii. Along with food booths, there will also be a citizenship ceremony and a fashion show featuring looks from around the world. There will be a screening and director
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Suggesting video streaming and archiving aren’t worth pursuing because people might not watch is akin to saying that council meetings shouldn’t be open to the public because so few citizens attend.
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The majority of York’s local tier municipalities are already video streaming and making some form of archive available. Of the hold-outs, Markham offers only a live audio stream of its meetings andWhitchurchStouffville makes a live audio stream and archive available, while East Gwillimbury and King have neither audio nor video streaming in place, but are investigating options. Looking a little further, the regions of Durham, Halton, Niagara, Peel and Waterloo all offer video streaming and an archive in some capacity, so it begs the question: why isn’t York doing it? No one expects that regional council meetings will be a ratings hit. The majority of the local-tier council meetings draw a dozen or so users — with the exception of WhitchurchStouffville, which had 170 people tune in for its first streamed meeting — so they could hardly be said to qualify as “must see TV.” However, unlike many local-tier council and committee meetings, the region meets primarily during the day when the majority of residents are at work. Live video streaming and archiving the recordings would at least give people the option to view and review what council is considering and the decisions that are made. Isn’t that what democracy is all about? Suggesting video streaming and archiving aren’t worth pursuing because people might not watch is akin to saying that council meetings shouldn’t be open to the public because so few citizens attend. We have the technology to make these meetings more open and accessible for the public. It’s past time for York Region to move forward on this.
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Re: Wynne not to blame for health care woes, Sept. 15. Over a decade ago, my young daughter felt ill and we went to the local clinic. The doctor told me that she had the stomach flu and prescribed an over the counter medication. Twenty-four hours later, she was much worse condition and we went to the Southlake emergency department. She was given a wheelchair and sat waiting in pain for four hours. I finally consulted with a kindly physician, who agreed that she had appendicitis. My daughter went into surgery, but her appendix had burst while she was waiting to be seen by a doctor. She ended up in the hospital for three weeks — for a procedure which normally requires three days of recuperation. They thought she might have sustained kidney damage, but, thankfully, that wasn’t the case. A helpful nurse who was close to retiring advised me to sue. I stated that I was thinking about it, but knew that I wouldn’t be able to afford to hire the kind of lawyer that the College of Physicians & Surgeons would have on board. The medical system has been in disarray for many years, and that is one of many reasons why we avoid utilizing it as much as possible.
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Christine Solosky
Newmarket
Story about treatment at Southlake very familiar Re: Wynne has destroyed our medical system, Sept. 8. I can empathise with John Fennell regarding the shoddy and negligent treatment his son recently received at Southlake Regional Health Centre. A few years ago, our grandson was, likewise, taken there with severe abdominal pain where, after a very long wait, he was examined and his parents were told to take him home. The pain intensified and his parents rushed him to the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and he was immediately admitted with a ruptured appendix. After a considerable time in hospital, along with heavy doses of antibiotics, he recovered and is now a healthy child. Our family incident was thoroughly investigated by the emergency department at Southlake, we were told, but it seems as if Follow us at facebook.com/ yrmgnews
Patrick Kenny That’s an interesting spin on it, it’s going to save us money, YEAH RIGHT!
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David McCarthy
Stouffville
An important date is coming up, because Oct. 17 is when residents of Newmarket’s Ward 5 will vote for their candidate of choice to represent not only their best interests, but those of the community as a whole. A record of eight candidates are running for a seat on council in this byelection with a lot of important issues and events affecting the ward. There are a lot of differences in the candidates’ platforms on what should be done with the Clock Tower project, parking issues, affordable housing, as well as how to combat poverty and homeless issues — a subject that somehow seems to be ignored by some. The purpose of this byelection is to fill the seat left vacant by former Ward 5 councillor Joe Sponga and his replacement will have to work with council to achieve favourable results that will affect us all in the long run. Yes, growth and development will bring changes as well and, with those changes, will come financial impacts not to mention infrastructure changes that will affect the whole community. As a town, we need change to attract businesses and families to the area who will not only infuse new money into the area, but get involved in the community as well. It is nice to hold on to heritage buildings which reflect the past of hardships endured, but, sooner or later, we have to carry on and somehow keep that historic value of the town in tact. So, please mark down on your calendar that Oct. 17 is voting day in Ward 5. Advance voting also takes place Oct. 8,12 and 15. It is the right of every Canadian to cast a vote for the candidate of their choice and that’s one right many countries don’t have!
Brad Snell
Newmarket
Disgusted by destruction of heritage silo in Sharon Re: East Gwillimbury council votes to knock down silo at civic centre, Sept. 15. As residents of Sharon for the past 36 years, we are disgusted to see that our East Gwillimbury council has voted in favour of tearing down one of the few remaining vestiges of our community’s heritage. It appears that this decision was made to save us the magnificent sum of $7,500.
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That’s the difference between the estimated cost of $20,000 to preserve this symbol of our community’s history, and the $12,500 estimate for wiping it off the face of the earth. $7,500! Enough to provide our town council with coffee and donuts for how many meetings? As we watch the unabated clear-cutting of huge swaths of our town, and the impending additional load that will be placed on our already stressed infrastructure, we are saddened to see this latest disregard for the preservation of our heritage. Our Heritage Advisory Committee recommended to council that the silo be preserved. How many citizens were ever consulted? We were unaware of this issue until we read about it in last week’s East Gwillimbury Express.
Joan and Paul Bruce
Sharon
Don’t spend on lunch space for mayor, council Apparently building permit fees I paid to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, my taxes and no doubt part of my extremely high water bills are being funnelled into a project primarily making life better for the mayor and councillors of East Gwillimbury. The civic centre green courtyard looks like a great garden space where town staff, the mayor and councillors can eat their lunches or have meetings. You’ll often hear them spout about fiscal responsibility, but when they saw a chance to spend wildly on an opulent outdoor space for themselves, their fiscal stewardship flew out the window. It is very self-serving. Downtowns in East Gwillimbury badly need makeovers, these are the areas where residents spend their time. Compare Newmarket’s downtown space to any of East Gwillimbury’s, then look at Newmarket’s simple lower cost municipal offices. They spent money where residents live, work and play, not selfishly on their own work space.
Steve Jessop
Mount Albert
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he dog days of summer are upon us; the CNE has closed, school is back in session and daylight hours are slowly dwindling. September can be like hitting a reset button, bringing us back to consistency and routine after a summer of carefree days. What a beautiful summer it was! Record-breaking for consistent heat and lack of rain (just check out the pond on St. John’s Sideroad or what’s left of it). A little too hot for some, still it’s hard to kiss summer’s relaxed lifestyle goodbye. With the beginning of September comes the change of season. There are already subtle signs that fall is just around the corner. Go for an early morning walk and you will see the dew glistening, the geese gathering, the squirrels hoarding and if you look very closely, you might just see a leaf or two changing colour. It’s a beautiful time to get out and enjoy nature without all that oppressive heat. Arborists are proclaiming that a winter with little melt-off followed by such a severely dry summer has caused trees to become dehydrated. Many trees are sporting leaves with crumpled, brown edges. These unusual conditions have put many trees under stress and we might not see the brilliant oranges and vibrant reds of seasons past. Some boldly declare September as the new January. Maybe September makes it easier to set goals without all the pressure of keeping a New Year’s resolution. Our kids are starting a new year at school and maybe that is the sign for us to restart our lives as well. Like January, September is a good time to slough off some bad habits. After a laid-back summer lifestyle of cottaging, relaxing by the pool, boating and barbecuing maybe we should think about getting back to eating healthy and exercising again. Hasn’t that gym membership been calling your name? Perhaps it is a good time to focus on bringing our families back to the table and start sharing meals together again too. Many of us spend the summer running from one activity to another. All too often nutrition goes out the window for the sake of convenience and we grab fast food on the run. Such an awesome summer has created a bountiful harvest. Why not check out your local farmers market this weekend for some fresh, locallygrown produce? Regardless of whether you happily embrace or decidedly dread September’s arrival, the days are getting shorter, the air is cooler and soon we will be raking up bags leaves. Fall officially arrives at 10:21 a.m. Sept. 22. It’s a great time of the year to remember that change can be a beautiful thing. Are you ready to hit the reset button? —Author Catherine Rossi is an Aurora resident who enjoys photography and writing and had her first story published in one of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books.
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United Way Toronto, York Region sets $101M goal BY JUSTIN SKINNER
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A year after the United Way merged its Toronto and York Region operations, the organization has launched an ambitious and record-setting yearly campaign for the area. The United Way Toronto & York Region managed to top $100 million in donations over the past year, and is looking to top that impressive total in the coming year, setting a goal of $101.5 million. At a campaign launch event at RBC WaterPark Place on Queens Quay West on Tuesday, United Way CEO Daniele Zanotti said the lofty goal reflects the consolidated organization’s growth in fundraising power. “One year into our merged United Way Toronto & York Region, what an impact we have had together. Last year, we raised a record $100,250,000 for these communities from Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario.” Zanotti said the merger between the Toronto and York Region branches led to a three per cent increase in overall funding. “That’s something we hadn’t experienced in York Region in years and years,” he said. “Companies that have their head offices in Toronto or York Region are now more able to mobilize and come together.” The funds raised by the United Way Toronto & York Region will support some 220 member agencies throughout the regions, with a focus on community and neighbourhoodbuilding, youth employment and poverty reduction. The services that the United Way supports help in many ways, including helping
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Goal revealed at campaign launch at RBC WaterPark Place on Queens Quay West. young people like Nivethan Amirthalingam find work. He took part in United Way-funded networking opportunities to secure a job at RBC. “It really helped me develop my professional network and made me a better person overall,” he said. At the campaign launch event, United Way
Grants help get program off ground throughout Canada.” Dawe set a challenge to every other municipality in York Region and other Canadian communities to step it up while telling residents every extra step taken brings the town closer to its collective goal. The three-year Activate Aurora campaign involving both York Region school boards, the town, York Region Public Health, Sport Aurora, Seneca College, Southlake Regional Health Centre, Aurora Seniors Association and other community organizations aims to help every citizen in Aurora become more active and gain a better quality of life. The launch, which was emceed by Canadian sportscaster James Duthie, included words of encouragement from local dignitaries, York Region Public Health and a video message from Rick Hansen.
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declared it the Year of Sport and Mayor Geoff Dawe struck the Mayor’s Task Force on Physical Activity, setting the stage for Sport Aurora and its partners to forge ahead to increase the physical literacy and well-being of everyone in the community. With funding from a Royal Bank of Canada grant, a pilot program was created and now the Ontario Trillium Foundation has provided a three-year grant worth $749,500 to help get the project off the ground. “Aurora has been an early leader in Ontario and the Activate Aurora Campaign takes the community to a higher level,” Canadian Sport for Life Society founder Richard Way said. “With this initiative you will not improve the community but you will lead change in this province and
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“The United Way plays such a pivotal role in bringing community together and helping those (vulnerable people) face risks and challenges in their lives,” he said. For more information on the United Way Toronto & York Region’s work and its 2016 fundraising campaign, visit http://www.unitedwaytyr.com/
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Severe injury provides moment of clarity for Central York firefighter By Jeremy Grimaldi
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Despite a major injury, Newmarket firefighter Amber Bowman is now fit as a fiddle.
When the 100-pound barbell came crashing down on Newmarket firefighter Amber Bowman’s face, it knocked her out cold. The intense panic only set in five seconds later after she awoke and tried to move her legs. “I thought for sure I was paralyzed,” she said. Two minutes later, when she finally managed to wiggle her toes, she remembers equating the effort to “daggers and machetes” coursing through her legs. The next three months off work at Central York Fire Services were a struggle during which she was forced to avoid all electronics, wear sunglasses at all times, while also avoiding noise and harsh lighting. Instead, she stayed home, away from crowds and did plenty of vestibular training, much of it focused on getting her eyesight and equilibrium back in order. And when she did recover from her concussion, she did so with a vengeance. The Newmarket resident now runs a fitness company called FIT by FIRE, which
trains the Aurora Panthers and firefighters all over the region to compete in their own arenas of competition as well as the Fire Combat Challenge World Championships. Bowman has plenty of experience in this particular sport, travelling all over the world to compete, becoming the most victorious competitor in the championship’s history — winning 16 world titles in five years. As part of this, she also managed to log the all-time female individual fastest time for the obstacle course of 1 minute, 58 seconds. She was the first woman to break the twominute barrier. Much of her success and happiness of late stems from the moment of clarity following the bar hitting her in the mouth, she added. “At that moment, lying there, not knowing if I was a paraplegic or not, I ruled out the meaningless things in my life quite quickly and the important stuff stayed,” she said. What stayed with the former Ohio State Buckeye hockey player were her life’s most important aspects: her family, her community, her clients and her charity work; in other words, her passions. The rest she jettisoned pretty quickly and hasn’t looked back since.
That modified muffler could catch you a $110 unnecessary noise fine By Teresa Latchford
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Modifying your car exhaust might boost your street cred but it will also attract attention, especially that of the police. Aurora resident Mike Gough doesn’t believe he’s alone when it comes to being annoyed by the incredible noise of vehicles and motorcycles that drive around town with modified mufflers. He lives on the fifth floor of an apartment building just west of Yonge Street, but is repeatedly awakened at night by the deep rumble of drivers with noisy mufflers ripping through the neighbourhood. “You can hear them at all hours through the day and especially between 2 and 3 a.m.,” Gough said. “I was coming out of the library one day when a motorcycle sped by. The muffler was so loud I thought the glass in the building was going to shatter.” He has filed a complaint with York Regional Police but to date, there has been no resolution. While purchasing the parts and having an exhaust system modified to produce more sound isn’t against the law, a soon that vehicle hits the roadway, it is in violation of the Highway Traffic Act, according to YRP Const. Andy Pattenden. The unnecessary noise violation can
result in a $110 fine. “It is something we enforce regularly and our units are listening when on patrol,” he added. “If we receive complaints, traffic units are directed to the area of concern.” There isn’t a decibel rating associated with the violation but officers have the authority to determine if the noise is loud enough to warrant issuing a ticket. However, officers must see and hear the vehicle on the road in order to be able to issue a ticket. “If we have 15 complaints relating to one licence plate, we will pay a visit to the owner of the vehicle,” Pattenden said. “In some cases people honestly don’t know — some don’t care — but some don’t know that it is illegal.” Further to enforcement by the local police department in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, both the environment and transportation ministries try to tackle the situation during the annual running of Project Erase. Not only do modified exhaust systems make more noise but as soon as they are changed, they no longer comply with the rules listed under the environmental regulations on emitting fumes. If residents are experiencing repeated incidents in their neighbourhoods, record the licence plate number of the offending vehicle and file a complaint online at yrp.ca.
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Thursday, September 22
East Gwillimbury Farmers Market WHEN: 2 to 7 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Farmers Market, Yonge Street and Green Lane CONTACT: www. eastgwillimbury.ca COST: Free The East Gwillimbury Farmers Market runs every Thursday until Oct. 6. Enjoy local fruits, vegetables, perennial, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, honey, sauces, preserves, soaps, artisans and much more.
P.A. Day Room Escape WHEN: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. CONTACT: Children and Young Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 Ext.280 COST: $15 The situation is dire, and time is running out. Do you have what it takes to solve the puzzles and find the clues you need to escape? Take part in some real-life room escape games to find out! For ages 11 - 14.
Igniting ideas WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas, 905-836-6492, halblas@egpl.ca COST: Free Ages 7+. Register. Let’s get hands-on, ask questions, explore and create! All while exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. (STEM subjects). Partagez le français - Newmarket (Free) WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Tim Hortons (Gates of York Plaza), 17310 Yonge St. CONTACT: bit. ly/partagez_conversation, partagez.york@yahoo.ca COST: Free Group welcomes adults (francophones to beginners) looking to put their French conversation skills into action. The meetings are unstructured and depend on the initiative of the participants. Francophones and stronger speakers are encouraged to share their language skills. Those needing a helping hand are encouraged to actively seek a helping hand. Sewing 101 WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas, 905-836-6492, halblas@egpl.ca COST: $10 Ages 13+. Ages 10-12 years may participate with adult. Please register. Note: If you have not used a sewing machine before, Sewing 101 is a pre-requisite for the other projects. Sample projects displayed at the branch. All you need to bring are your hands! Learn basic sewing machine skills and some embroidery stitches while creating a drawstring loot bag for Thanksgiving or Halloween and/or gift card holder. All materials supplied including machines. Wanted — Adult male singers WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Harmony Hall, Sharon Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St. CONTACT: Dave McCaffrey, 905-235-5893, onyxbari@gmail.com COST: Free Experience the joy of singing four-part a cappella harmony with friends, while supporting our communities through various events and performances. Blitzing the Moraine at Aurora Public Library WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. CONTACT: Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 ext.275, www.aurorapl.ca, info@aurorapl.ca COST: Free Know the difference between a beaverpond baskettail dragonfly and an ebony jewelwing damselfly? Hear stories about biodiversity in urban areas from Kristie Virgoe, program manager with the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust. Take a virtual tour and learn how to get involved with Blitzing the Moraine.
Friday, September 23
Zara Stuart-Jones as Queenie (from left) Robert Ball as her smooth-talking husband, Desmond, Shawna O’Neill as the Tarot card-reading Rosie and the spontaneous Susan Lane as Opal battle over a painting found in the trash. What painting? You’ll just have to come see Opal’s Million Dollar Duck on stage at the Newmarket Legion Oct. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15, at 8 p.m. with two senior citizens matinees on Oct. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. For more information or to buy tickets, call 416-562-9725.
205 CONTACT: Nancy Melville, 289-879-1315, mckeevertwo@gmail.com COST: Free Market supports the Mahali Salama Uganda (Safe Place Uganda). All funds raised will support the Mparo Medical Clinic for maternal-infant health care. Outdoor Aurora Farmers Market & Artisan Fair WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Town Park Aurora, Wells Street CONTACT: info@theaurorafarmersmarket. com COST: Free Market offers a wide selection of produce from our local farmers, delicious food by our vendors, and beautiful creations by our talented artisans. National Forest Week planting event WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Machell Park, Aurora Heights Drive CONTACT: www.yourleaf. org/ node/1648/, info@yourleaf.org COST: Free Come get your hands dirty and have fun planting new trees and shrubs in Machell Park. Remember to wear closed-toed shoes (no sandals)! All ages welcome. Etsy York Region — Made in Canada WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. CONTACT: Ariane Griffiths, 905-830-6243, facebook.com/ events/1719189194986736, creative@etsyyorkregion.com COST: Free ETSY York Region is very excited to host the very first Made In Canada for the York Region area! Featuring over 40 local vendors, you can expect a wonderful day of shopping, fun and great community building!
Library study session with Tutor.com WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas, 905-836-6492, halblas@egpl.ca COST: Free Grades K to 12. Drop in. Want to get a head start on the school year and get your homework done early? Come to a study session to get work done faster.
Bebop & dance WHEN: 10:30 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Mount Albert Branch, East Gwillimbury Public Library, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: Heather Albas COST: Free Ages 2 - 5 years. Free. Drop-in. Get moving! This action-packed program is filled with movement for little ones.
Youth Night WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Northridge Community Church, 15388 Leslie St. CONTACT: Matt Delaney, 647-201-3241, theyouthguysa@gmail.com COST: Free Free event for ages 13 and up. Exclusive concert by Juno Award-nominated group “The Elwin’s”. Graffiti artist and break dancer Jeff Goring. Featuring a basketball clinic by IEM Basketball
Family Storytime WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. WHERE: Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. CONTACT: Aurora Public Library, 905-727-9494 Ext.280, children@aurorapl. ca COST: Free Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Saturday, September 24
Charity market WHEN: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Mahali Salama
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Official opening Cornerstone Club WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Steps to Recovery, 570B Steven Crt. CONTACT: Candace Cook, www. stepsrecovery.com, candacegcook@gmail.com COST:
Free Steps to Recovery is a registered non-profit organization serving people suffering from addictions to drugs and alcohol. Open to both men and women, the community centre will serve those suffering from substance abuse, as well as those in recovery, family and friends. Good Golly it’s Buddy Holly! WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 426 Newmarket, 707 Srigley St. CONTACT: Joyce Lee, 905-713-6797, joycelee_4@rogers.com COST: $20 plus a dish for the Pot Luck Table. Jeff Scott and the Buddy Ray Vons playing all your favourites. Don’t forget your dancing shoes! Ultimatum Magic Show WHEN: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr. CONTACT: Jordan, 647-7809901, jordanmj2009@hotmail.com COST: Tickets are $20 each For one night only, there is no better place in the GTA to watch an all ages spectacular performance other than at Theatre Aurora. Mind Bender and Chris Mayhew put on a jaw-dropping show that will leave you on the edge of your seat, make you die of laughter and leave you baffled with the illusions of magic. Lego Club WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas, 905-836-6492, halblas@egpl.ca COST: Free Ages 5+ years. Drop In. Get creative with Lego. Themes include boats and schools.
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Ontario SPCA Friends for Life! Walk WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre, 16586 Woodbine Ave. CONTACT: Kimberley Murdoch, 905-898-7122 Ext.367, kmurdoch@ospca.on.ca COST: Registration fee: $20 for adults, free for children This years event features live entertainment, silent auction, complimentary BBQ, dog agility demonstrations and contests, beer tents, kids zone and marketplace. Beautifully renovated nature trails behind the provincial offices is where the walk will take place.
Practical Guide to Understanding the Mind WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Anglican Church Newmarket, 227 Church St. CONTACT: Betty Whitehouse, 705-733-5255, info@meditateinbarrie. org COST: $10 This series of classes is a practical guide to understanding our mind. You will learn how to recognize and reduce our painful ways of thinking and to replace these with meaningful and beneficial views. Although part of a series, each class is self-contained, and consists of guided meditation, a teaching, and time for questions and discussion.
Tuesday, September 27
Enterprising Careers WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Centre of York Region, 120 Harry Walker Pkwy. N CONTACT: www.wcyr.ca, iencinas@wcyr.ca COST: Free The Women’s Centre of York Region invites you to attend the workshop Enterprising Careers and discover employment options that ‘fit’ your personality. Zoomer 45+ Opportunities Expo WHEN: 2 to 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Andrews Valley Golf Club, 4 Pinnacle Trail CONTACT: Lorraine Green, 416-805-6721, newmarket.aurora.carp@ gmail.com COST: Free If you’re a Zoomer 45+, you won’t want to miss out! Attend this community event to benefit from on-site resume review by HR professionals, master interview techniques, one-to-one coaching on social media and technology (bring your device), and networking with business and community agencies who value the contribution of mature workers.
Wednesday, September 28
Fall Through Winter into Spring Growing Your Outdoor Food Garden WHEN: 8 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Pkwy N CONTACT: Jovan Milosevic, jovanmilosevic91@hotmail.com COST: Members free, Guests $ 5 Speaker Kyla Dixon-Muir, development co-ordinator at Riverdale Meadow Community Garden grows foods in a wide range of low-cost and no-cost ColdFrames. She applies season extension techniques to get up to a two-month headstart on growing foods. She has written a book, Growing to Eat through all 4 seasons.
Thursday, September 29
Aurora Chamber Networking Breakfast WHEN: 7:30 to 9 a.m. WHERE: St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Club, 4 Pinnacle Trail CONTACT: Sandra Watson, 905-727-7262 COST: $25-$35 Sponsored by Cornerstone Insurance Brokers, join us for formal networking with a hot buffet breakfast and an informative talk by a sponsor or guest speaker. Each person will have the opportunity to deliver a 30-second self-introduction. A contact list is provided at the event to help facilitate ongoing networking. Members are encouraged to display promotional material for their business on the members’ marketing table provided.
Monday, September 26
Modern Square Dancing WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr. CONTACT: Reg O’Brien, 905-895-1764, rego1@rogers.com COST: $84.75
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by DUNCAN FLETCHER Kira Isabella is brightening Canada’s country music scene. To the stage she brings fresh, powerful lyrics, a great musical sensibility, and a deep connection with her fans. She’s feisty. She’s seasoned. And this 22-year-old, Ottawa-raised, rising star exudes a solid confidence that fuels her artistic core. And why shouldn’t she be confident? With looks and a voice that turn heads, backed by a career that includes two full-length albums – 2012’s Love Me Like That and 2014’s Caffeine & Big Dreams, tours with country heavyweights like Terri Clark and Carrie Underwood, awards and nominations including two JUNO nods, garnering Canadian Country Music Association awards for Female Artist of the Year (2013) and Rising Star (2012), and standout performances at music festivals across the country, she has every reason to radiate confidence. When you dig deeper you discover that her self-assurance is fed, not by accolades and external hype, but by a quiet, internal understanding that she’s doing exactly what she was meant to do – make and perform music. For Isabella, that realization of purpose settled in at the tender age of seven. Supported from the start by a music-loving family that included a farm-girl mom and a guitar-playing Air Force dad who shuttled her around the province to play, she would pick up the guitar and sing for whoever would listen. But playing wasn’t enough. Isabella vividly remembers a tingling feeling that came over her as a child while she watched performers at a music festival. She remembers saying to herself, “I want to be up there.” She confides that even as an adult, being in the crowd makes her feel anxious, but being on stage – terrifying to many – is as liberating today as it seemed when she was a young girl. Isabella’s music-filled home exposed her to classic country music, including strong female singers like Patsy Cline. Later on, modern artists like Shania Twain and Sheryl Crow would also influence her. While a traditional country sound certainly infuses the Isabella experience, she notes that diverse pop acts such as Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Sum 41, Blink 182 and even Michelle Branch added to the mix as well. Faint echoes of their styles touch the original songs that Isabella pens. The writing bug, like the performing one, also bit her early. As a child she often transformed her poems and stories into songs that she would then perform for her family. For Isabella, writing has always been an organic experience that allows her to
express herself yet doesn’t lend itself to a set formula. No rules. Even now as a well-rounded artist, she still tinkers with the method – sometimes collaborating, sometimes figuring things out on her own – and describes it as “an evolving process.” But it’s always authentically Isabella. That natural desire to write much of her own material sets her apart from other performers. But it also ensures that each song – whether traditional country laments like 2011’s Little White Church (written when she was 17), her rousing, barroom-kicker, Shake It If Ya Got It, or her latest single, the pop-infused I’m So Over Getting Over You – are all pieces of who she is, a compelling mix of country, city, tradition, modern, quiet and crazy. Though never in a negative way. She is the real deal. Isabella cites positivity as key to her outlook and success, hoping that’s part of what you take away from her music.
by PAULA CITRON Choreographer and artistic director, Roberto Campanella came to Canada in 1993 from sunny Italy because he was in love with a Canadian dancer. Prior to that, a dance career had never entered his mind. Lucky for us, his 24 years in Canada have enriched our cultural lives. ProArteDanza, which he co-founded in 2004 with ballerina Joanna Ivey and artistic associate Robert Glumbek, is arguably the finest chamber contemporary ballet company in the country. ProArteDanza’s Fearful Symmetries debuts at the Flato Markham Theatre on Nov. 4, a world premiere by Campanella, and Glumbek’s acclaimed Diversion, which the choreographer set on Ballet BC in 2011.
I understand that you became a successful professional dancer right from the start?
In a far-ranging interview, arts journalist Paula Citron sat down with Campanella to get to know the man behind the dance, and ProArteDanza’s fall program.
You were born in Rome. How did you get into dance? Did you come from a cultured family? I come from a simple family. My dad was a bus driver and my mom a housewife. I was the youngest of three brothers, always dancing around the house, destroying things as I went. The doors were my partners. I never experienced the Billy Elliot thing because my parents were very supportive. When I was 11, they put me in Scuola Italiana di Danza Contemporanea, one of the best dance schools in Rome, and one of the most expensive.
Was your talent obvious from the beginning? After a couple of years, the school told my parents that I had real potential and that I should have special training. That’s why at 14 I started ballet classes. I had been studying mostly jazz dance before.
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inspired a surging fan base, and created electrifying performances. When she steps into the spotlight as a headliner on the Flato Markham Theatre stage on Sept. 30, you can see for yourself why Kira Isabella is rocking the country world. Is she intimidated? “No,” she laughs. “This is what I’ve been working for.” Her show is bound to offer an intense and emotional ride for her enthusiastic fans who often see themselves reflected in her music.
“A lot are (females) in their early-to-late 20s,” she explains. “They come with their boyfriends but I see them singing along too.” Fans in their 30s, 40s and beyond are also an increasingly large part of an audience excited to experience a healthy dose of positivity, authenticity and energy – human qualities that never go out of style. “I just love when people come out and sing along” she concludes. “I can’t wait to see them.” The feeling is mutual. They can’t wait to see her. Because without a doubt, Kira Isabella is finally “up there.”
I had done my first piece for a workshop at the National in 1995.
1988 music of the same name for your score?
You co-founded ProArteDanza in 2004. How do you account for the company’s almost instantaneous success?
I love silent movies, especially the films of Buster Keaton. I happened to stumble on a YouTube video where someone had put Buster Keaton movies together with John Adams’ music, and that’s when I realized that the speed and hectic movement of silent films is the life that I live, a life on the run. The piece is characterized by physicality, musicality, and drive. It captures the rhythms of an over-busy urban lifestyle. The choreography, inspired by silent movies, is fast and stunt-ish.
“We do a lot of different kinds of songs, but always with a positive message,” she says. She tackles tough issues through her bold and empowering lyrics. “Even (in) a song like Quarterback (dealing with high school humiliation) which I just had to do, there is still a positive message of hope.” The song is a cautionary tale against date rape and cyberbullying. Isabella’s uplifting authenticity has skyrocketed her career over the past decade,
When I graduated high school at 17, I joined the school’s dance company, Compagnia Italiana di Danza Contemporanea. I also started to get a lot of work on TV variety shows, so I bounced back and forth between the stage and television. When I was 21, I auditioned for Compagnia Aterballetto based in Reggio Emilia, the most famous contemporary dance company in Italy with a worldwide reputation and a brilliant roster of choreographers.
And Aterballetto is where you met your ex-wife Joanna Ivey? That’s right. I fell in love with a beautiful Canadian ballerina who had a strong wish to return to Canada. In 1992, she got a contract with the National Ballet of Canada, so to be with her, I came and took classes with the company, and Reid Anderson offered me a contract in 1993. Prior to joining the National, I performed in a variety show in Madrid where it was 26 degrees. When I arrived in Canada, it was the coldest winter in 100 years. I was in shock, and it is a testament to love that I remained in Toronto. Joanna and I have two wonderful daughters, Maya, 20 and Giorgia, 14.
You certainly had a significant career at the National with people noticing your charismatic performances right from the start. Your promotion from corps to soloist came quickly. Sadly, it was a career too short. My back started to give out, and it was clear my dancing days were numbered. When I left the National in 1996, I had two herniated discs. I was 28 years old and had to find a new career. I took the teacher’s training course at the National Ballet School, and I started to get teaching gigs. My choreographic career was also underway.
First of all, we were able to attract great dancers and great choreographers from among our colleagues in both the ballet and contemporary dance scenes. They believed in our contemporary ballet mandate of fusing the two worlds of dance – performing modern/contemporary movement layered over a strong ballet technique. It was never just about the choreography of Robert Glumbek and me. ProArteDanza is a repertory company that attracts talent.
Besides your teaching and choreographic careers, you also have what you call your “parallel life.” That’s right. I have found a niche as both a movement coordinator and choreographer for film, television, and video games. Since 2003, I’ve worked on series such as The Expanse and The Strain, films that include Pompeii and Beauty and the Beast, and video games like Silent Hill and Far Cry Primal. This keeps me very busy.
Let’s talk about the program ProArteDanza is performing on their fall tour. You’ve called the choreographies “the two big monsters”. Robert and I usually co-choreograph, but this time, we’re each showcasing a piece. The company usually presents shorter works so having two big pieces on the program is a new format for us.
What inspired your new piece “Fearful Symmetries”? I assume that you’re using the American avant-garde composer, John Adams’
Robert Glumbek is retooling Diversion for ten dancers. The premiere at Ballet BC had a cast of 13. I’m Robert’s biggest fan, and I’m delighted that this work is coming into our repertoire. This insightful piece explores the diversions that take our lives off course– the different directions that hinder relationships, the diversions that lead to loss, isolation, and loneliness. Robert is a master at expressing humanity through movement. His work is also incredibly physically demanding. The electronic score is by the British ambient-music trio Marconi Union.
How would you define the choreographic signatures of both you and Robert? Robert is known for his intricate development of construction, and how his movement patterns evolve naturally out of the group. I’m more architectural in structure with a more classical aspect. I’m also in your face while Robert is more sophisticated and subtle. Both of us like to take dancers to the upper limit of vulnerability. Because we co-choreograph so often, this program will reveal how much of me is in Robert’s piece, while I have a lot of Robert in mine.
(Paula Citron is an arts journalist based in Toronto. www.paulacitron.ca.)
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Country music fans pack tent at annual Magna Hoedown By Chris Traber
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aturday’s 28th edition of the Magna Hoedown in Aurora was a party for the ages and all ages. Hosting the 3,000 patrons enthusiastically channelling their country and western alter egos was 84-year old Frank Stronach, Magna International founder and Hoedown patriarch. With a grin under his Stetson brim, Stronach obliged a steady request for photos with guests. “I haven’t missed a Hoedown in 25 years and always enjoy being here,” he said. “I think if you put on a good show it will continue to grow. I’m very proud of the Hoedown and I feel blessed to be able support our charities.” Stronach announced that the $479,000 raised by this year’s event for 15 York Region non-profit organizations nudged Hoedown’s all time philanthropic contribution towards $10 million. His hope is to have the region’s largest annual fundraiser achieve perpetuity. “I hope so,” he said. “Ours is a great community.” What has become an end-ofsummer tradition, Hoedown continues to attract a growing and diverse demographic, explained event chairperson Steve Hinder. To accommodate the largest crowd to date, organizers installed a newly designed tent, Canada’s largest, he said. Under the 70,000-sq.-ft big top, guests enjoyed a good oldfashioned barbecue, raffles, door prizes, country themed games, a swag shop, potent potables, line dancing and, of course, world class country musicians.
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Musician Jean Nolan performs for the crowd Saturday during the 28th annual Magna Hoedown in Aurora. “We continue to tinker here and there and I’m amazed at all the moving parts and it works,” Hinder said. “With more than 700 volunteers rolling up their sleeves, it’s the community helping the community through support from Magna and sponsors. “I can’t think of any other community with a successful model like this.” Singer, songwriter, actress and Hoedown Showdown talent competition judge Beverley Manhood served as event MC introducing the musical talent. Western Swing
Authority opened the show followed by Jean Nolan. Friday’s Showdown winner, 15-year old Mac Shepherd from Keswick showcased his ample chops opening for chanteuse Leah Daniels. Country superstar Paul Brandt, making his second Hoedown appearance, rocked as the headliner. “Among our various Canadian and Ontario tour stops, York Region is terrific,” Brandt said. “The Hoedown is amazing, top notch, and it always feels a bit like old home week. I find Hoedown folks have a
real passion for country music and having a good time. “It’s fun to be here and say thank you to everyone who supports us and so many good causes.” Once again the latest version of the Hoedown delivered big time, delighting the young and young at heart. Mono resident Marnie Boucher, accompanied by her mom and aunt, relished their first Hoedown. “It’s fun, energizing, relaxing and so friendly,” she said. “Just fantastic.” Boucher’s mom, Jean Stewart
commuted from Guelph for the show. “Hoedown is phenomenal,” she enthused. “It’s alive, the entertainment is very good. No one is pretentious. You can be who you want to be.” Aunt Ruth Olmstead was enthralled. “It’s a lovely evening, really something,” she said, noting that the trio are ardent supporters of the ALS Society of Canada, one this year’s recipient non-profit organizations. “It’s wonderful that the Stronachs do this, raising so much money for charities.” Another troika, albeit a tad more youthful, are Hoedown veterans. Thirty-somethings Adam Brock and Mike Clarkson and Janet Herchal, 25, trekked up from Stouffville. “I’m here to see Paul Brandt,” said Brock. “But I’m also here for the food and the environment. This is my eighth Hoedown and a big deal for me is the money raised for charities.” Clarkson echoed his pal’s gusto. “It’s an unreal, wicked night and you just can’t go wrong being here,” he said. Hershal attended her first Hoedown at age 11 and hasn’t missed another. “I love the food, music, amazing atmosphere and the charity aspect of the Hoedown,” she said. “Everyone seems so happy.” Indeed. The buoyant spirit was infectious. Asked how the day long rain and heavy grey clouds gave way to sunshine and clear skies for the start of the Hoedown, Stronach winked and chortled, “We made a couple of calls. We have a few good connections.”
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Etsy: a global marketplace for artisans By Amanda Persico
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York Region Etsy is hosting a Made in Canada market Sept. 24. Jewelry will be among the items for sale taking place at Aurora Cultural Centre.
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any artisans sell their unique handmade items at fairs, markets and trade shows. But registration or booth fees can be costly and travelling to and setting up can be time consuming. “Artists want to make a living off their work,” said Samantha Rodin, executive director of the York Region Arts Council. “Being creative is a passion, but it doesn’t pay the bills.” Etsy – established in 2008 as a marketplace for handcrafted goods, vintage items and craft supplies – is bringing the world of craft markets and artisan fairs to a global market. The grassroots platform allows artists to sell their one-of-a-kind creations in a one-of-a-kind shop
online. Last year, the company reported more than $2.49 billion in worldwide online sales. But that’s not to say Etsy doesn’t host markets, where shoppers can touch, feel, see and smell handmade items. Each year, Etsy hosts national Made In markets, featuring items made by artists from a particular country. The Made in Canada Etsy market is Sept. 24 with locations in more that 40 cities across the country, including Toronto, Mississauga and for the first time York Region. Etsy is all about the creative arts industry, going beyond pictures, paintings and sculptures. Etsy sellers include graphic artists, jewelry makers See page B3.
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Mac Shepherd crowned king of the Hoedown Showdown By Teresa Latchford
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Keswick’s Mac Shepherd has been crowned king of the Hoedown Showdown. The 15-year-old took to the stage for the competition’s final round alongside nine other hopefuls to win the grand prize package worth over $20,000 including $2,500 cash, a Yamaha acoustic and electric guitar with a case and amp as well as mentorship and recording studio sessions. Shepherd knocked it out of the park in front of an audience of 3,000 with his performances of The Steeldrivers’ If it hadn’t been for love and Chris Stapleton’s Parachute. After being named the victor, Shepherd secured a performance on the Hoedown stage before headliner Paul Brandt Sept. 17. “I still can’t believe it,” Shepherd said as he worked his shift at Connors Music Store in Keswick the morning after his big win. “They called us up on stage and I thought I was second but when they said now let’s announce the winner I was like wait what?” When his name was announced, he admits he was a little overwhelmed because his fellow Showdown contestants had set the bar pretty high with their performances. His mother, Mary, suggested he and his older sister Emily take the chance and audition for the competition and he is glad he listened. Not only did he benefit immensely from the mentorship provided throughout the Showdown process but he is hoping the coming mentorship and record-
ing sessions will give him and his sister enough to get their foot in the door in the music industry. “I love music and I couldn’t see myself doing anything else,” he said. “I like to shoot for the stars and one day I hope to perform at the Air Canada Centre.” He isn’t dead set on being a country artist as he and Emily have written a host of songs that fall into the country, dance, blues and pop music categories. The duo selects whatever genre best suits the lyrics. He plays guitar, piano, bass, mandolin, drums and cello. “This win just gives me more fuel to continue on the path I was going down,” he said. “It really sparked something in me.” While this wasn’t his first time on stage as he has performed at local street festivals, the Newmarket Theatre and more, this was certainly the largest and most energetic crowd he has had the privilege of entertaining. Friday’s headliner, Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea fame, paid tribute to the Showdown finalists, saving special praise for the young Shepherd. “First time at the Magna Hoedown,” said Doyle, who with his band The Beautiful Gypsies had the big crowd dancing and singing along from the get-go. “This is quite a hoedown.” “I was thinking it might be in this little barn,” he said, looking at the football-field sized tent at Magna headquarters on Wellington Street. “This is like the greatest barn ever.”
Annex administrative building will save $26M over 30 years: region By Lisa Queen
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York Region should save almost $1 million a year over three decades once the new Annex administrative centre is built in Newmarket, corporate services commissioner, Dino Basso, says. Construction of the new $212.8 million building at Yonge and Eagle streets adjacent to the regional headquarters will begin in early 2017 and is expected to take four years to complete. Doane House Hospice will remain at the corner of Yonge and Eagle. The Annex will consolidate a number
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of services, including public health clinics, social services, Ontario Works, housing services, provincial offences courts, the York Small Business Enterprise Centre and Access York customer service, under one roof. Housing the services in the Annex will save the region $26 million over 30 years by consolidating a variety of satellite locations throughout Newmarket rather than continuing to lease or invest in aging facilities, Basso said Leases at the Tannery Mall at 465 Davis Dr., 520 Cane Pkwy. and 1091 Gorham St. will end when staff from those locations move into the Annex in 2020. The region is still determining the future use of its leased location at 17310 Yonge once the Annex opens. Meanwhile, the region is also determining the future use of properties it owns at 22 Prospect St., 62 Bayview Pkwy., 194 and 55
IN THE MATTER OF an application by The Regional Municipality of York for approval to expropriate temporary easement interests and permanent easement interests in the lands described in Schedules “A” and “B”, hereto, in the Town of Newmarket in The Regional Municipality of York, for the purposes of constructing a new forcemain and ancillary infrastructure for the Newmarket and Bogart Creek Sewage Pumping Stations, as part of the York Durham Sewage System Modifications component of the Upper York Sewage Solutions project.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the temporary easement interests and permanent easement interests in the lands described in Schedules “A” and “B”, hereto. Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a)
in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice;
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in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice.
Eagle St. and the Gates of York plaza at 17310 Yonge. WZMH Architects designed the building and it will be constructed by a builder to be determined after the tender closes in September. In the spring of 2015, 10 months after council endorsed a previous decision to build the Annex adjacent to the regional headquarters, two councillors tried to have the project relocated. Markham Councillor Jim Jones and Vaughan Councillor Michael Di Biase argued the building should be constructed at Yonge and Hwy. 7, where Richmond Hill, Markham and Vaughan intersect, because it would serve more people in the more densely populated south part of the region. A few weeks later, they abandoned the idea, saying there was no appetite around the council table to change the location.
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The approving authority is: The Council of The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 The expropriating authority is: The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1
McCall’s 7188 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK Dino Basso, Commissioner of Corporate Services
This notice first published on the 8th day of September, 2016. SCHEDULE “A” TEMPORARY EASEMENT A temporary easement or rights in the nature of a temporary easement, expiring on December 31, 2021, in, under, over, along and upon the following lands for municipal purposes including, but not limited to, entering on the lands with all vehicles, machinery, workmen and other material for construction purposes, which may include (1) relocation of existing services and utilities, (2) work that supports the construction of municipal infrastructure within the Region’s permanent takings, (3) staging and storage of materials and equipment, (4) geotech testing, borehole testing, and other investigative works, (5) removal, relocation and/or installation of signage, (6) hard and soft landscaping, paving, grading and reshaping the lands to the limit of the reconstruction of the lands herein described, (7) the installation and removal of temporary (i) pedestrian access and walkways, (ii) parking measures including re-striping of aisles, lanes, and parking stalls, (iii) shoring and formwork, (iv) drainage and erosion/sediment control measures, (v) fencing, and (vi) handrails, and (8) works ancillary to any of the foregoing and necessary to the works to be performed in association with the York Durham Sewage System Improvements: 1. Lands in the Town of Newmarket in The Regional Municipality of York, being composed of those lands designated as Parts on Plans deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of York Region more particularly described as follows: Part of
Concession/Plan
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1, 2, 3, 4, 8
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2. Part of Lot 97, Concession 1 EYS, and part of the road allowance between Concessions 1 and 2, in the Town of Newmarket in The Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 1 on a Plan deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of York Region as No. 65R-36338. SCHEDULE “B” PERMANENT EASEMENT A permanent easement or rights in the nature of a permanent easement, in, under, over, along and upon the following lands for municipal purposes including, but not limited to, entering on the lands with all vehicles, machinery, workmen and other material (i) to construct and maintain permanent municipal infrastructure which may include installation, maintenance, relocation and/or removal of retaining walls, shoring and formwork and/or drainage, erosion or sediment control measures such as watermains and storm sewers, and (ii) for construction purposes which include, but are not limited to, (1) relocation of existing services and utilities, (2) staging and storage of materials and equipment, (3) geotech testing, borehole testing, and other investigative works, (4) removal, relocation and/or installation of signage, (5) hard and soft landscaping, paving, grading and reshaping the lands to the limit of the reconstruction, (6) the installation and removal of temporary (i) pedestrian access and walkways, (ii) parking measures including re-striping of aisles, lanes and parking stalls, (iii) shoring and formwork, (iv) drainage and erosion/sediment control measures, (v) fencing, and (vi) handrails, and (7) works ancillary to any of the foregoing and necessary to the works performed in association with the York Durham Sewage System Improvements: 1. Lands in the Town of Newmarket in The Regional Municipality of York, being composed of those lands designated as Parts on Plans deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of York Region more particularly described as follows: Part of
Concession/Plan
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Plan
Lot 1
Con. 2
4, 5, 6
65R-36340
Lots 4 and 5
Plan 125
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65R-36341
Lot 90
Con. 1
5, 6, 7
65R-36343
Lot 88
Con. 1
1
65R-36344
Block 51
Plan 65M-3129
4, 7
65R-36344
Lot 89
Con. 1
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2. Part of the Common Element of York Region Standard Condominium Plan No. 1047, in the Town of Newmarket in The Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 1 on a Plan deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of York Region as No. 65R-36342.
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‘Etsy allows me to reach a market I would not normally reach’ From page B1.
and sewists who make a range of handcrafted items from macramé plant hangers, jewelry, typography art, greeting cards, blankets, dice bags, game character pegs, baby toys, pocket watches and home décor – all at affordable prices, too. “Etsy makes art accessible for the everyday person,” Rodin said. “Handmade pieces are not for the upper echelon of society anymore.” The global marketplace connected more than 1.6 million active sellers with more than 24 million shoppers. “Etsy allows me to reach a market I would not normally reach,” said Ariane Griffiths, York Region Etsy captain and owner of Etsy shop La Petite Stitcherie. Griffiths makes and sells handmade, custom stuffies, blankets and taggies for babies and children. “I’ve sold items to people in the United Kingdom, Australia and California from my little house in Keswick.” Not only is it a marketplace to purchase rare treasures custom made for each purchaser, Etsy is also a place where shoppers can meet the makers, each with their own story. “Many big box stores by the rights to a piece of work and sell prints or copies,”
Rodin said. “Most times the product was not created by an artist at all.” Etsy is the reverse of mass marketing, where each product and shop is unique to it’s creator. And each product is unique to the buyer as a majority of items are customizable in terms of colours, names, initials or sayings. Not only do patrons connect with creators, but also with the creative process. Many artisans post product pictures as well as artsy process pictures of the item being made by hand. Similar to the farm to table craze, Etsy is about craft table to table, said Mississuaga resident Iva Ouzounova, owner of Dream Willow Studio, a hand-stamped jewelry and accessory Etsy shop. “Artists are excited to make their products, knowing someone will enjoy the piece,” said Ouzounova, who is part of the Craftadian Made in Canada market. “There is a positive energy that comes with each piece, from the maker to you.” The relationship to the artist extends beyond the product. It’s knowing the purchase will help support a local artist, a household or a child’s hockey season. “You’re contributing to a local artist and most likely it’s a stay-at-home mom who is trying to make money or save for a family vacation,” said Griffiths, a mom of two, who falls into that category, selling
her latest creation of ceramic and wood coasters to fund a family trip. While Etsy makes it easy for sellers to sell, what makes a particular shop successful is treating it like a business, said Ouzounova, who comes from an accountant background. “You can’t just set up shop and wait,” she said. “You’re a crafty person, that’s why you’re on Etsy. But you also have to learn how to be a businessperson. Etsy organically teaches that.” There’s a word for artist turned entrepreneur – artrepreneur. Etsy operates on a shared success business model, meaning company revenue depends on having successful artists. As such Etsy shares in the responsibility of turning artisans into artrepreneurs by offering how-to courses and workshops such as how to: post a listing, take product photos, benefit from search engine optimization, use social media, ship products, understand copyright and intellectual property, process payments, and grow your business. There are fees associated with selling on Etsy – a listing fee of about 20 cents and a small percentage fee on each item Steve Somerville/Metroland sold through the online shop. Etsy captain Ariane Griffiths displays some of the mer“There’s no monthly payment or rent,” Griffiths said. “The sky’s the limit with chandise that will be at the Made In Canada York Region your shop.” Etsy market at the Aurora Cultural Centre, Sept. 24.
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High school football kicks off for another season By John Cudmore
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The York Region high school football season kicks off Friday, ready or not, for better or worse. It would be foolish to think the seventeam league is on solid ground given its loss of three senior schools and a junior league, since last fall when the Huron Heights Warriors blitzed St. Maximilian Kolbe Colts 42-3 for the playoff title. But, the only option is to play the dealt hand and worry about the future later. Six of the seven teams will see action on opening day tomorrow, including the defending league and playoff Huron Heights Warriors who open at home against newcomer St. Thomas of Villanova Knights. Kickoff is 4:30 p.m. Other matchups feature Bill Crothers Colts travelling to Aurora for a date with the St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs (1:30 p.m.) while King City Lions check in with the Brother Andre Cardinals (3:30 p.m.) in Markham. Markham Marauders receive a bye. The Warriors, who went on to win the OFSAA bowl series’ Northern Bowl, remain the team to beat. Question is, is anyone ready to step up and make a serious challenge? It is a balanced six-game schedule for the first time in several seasons with the top four teams advancing to playoffs. Here’s a brief look at all seven teams that are slated to compete in the 2016 season:
Huron Heights Warriors Head coach: Al Rover. Key players: QB/DB Colin Grant, QB/WR/ CB Danny McWhirter, RB Aiden Mielczarek, RB Mike Strumos, OL/DL Phil Girouard, OL/ DL Matt Goodall, OL/DL Alex Witton. Outlook: Experienced offensive line led by six-foot-seven, 320-pound Matt Goodall, a member of Team Canada under-19 gold medal winners in China, should once again overpower opponents with an option runbased offence … Quarterback Colin Grant, one of six returning fifth-year players, is an unexpected returnee and will steer the Warriors’ formidable option-based offence. Burning question: Is there a chance the defending champion Warriors will not make their 13th consecutive appearance in the York Region championship? Any chance, at all? Coach’s comments: “We’re excited about our team,” said head coach Al Rover, whose 44-player roster includes 20 players with experience in the senior ranks. “We have to worry about our own team and play our game.”
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Huron Heights Warriors quarterback Colin Grant carries the ball during last season’s YRAA Tier 1 football final against the St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs. The Warriors won 42-3. Key players: QB Kyle Holloway, QB Luca Marini, S Brayden Chapman, RB Austin Simpson, WR Cameron Clarke, DL Chris Rambi. Outlook: Quarterbacks Kyle Holloway and Luca Marini, who led the junior Lions to a playoff title two years ago, will work behind a solid offensive line led by fifth-year Thomas Williams … Coach Masterson is hoping for a roster of upwards to 48 players with ninth and 10th graders in the mix. Burning question: Can Lions recapture past glory Coach’s comments: “We were seniorheavy last year so the initial projection is that well be young and have to get better fast and see if we can sneak into the top four,” said Lions’ head coach Jeff Masterson.
St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs Head coach: Joe Gaudio. Key players: QB Ben Langlois, WR/DB Jordan Torres, WR Nolan Lovegrove, RB Ron Boshoer, LB/OL Cameron End, WR/DB Jack Camplin, Matthew Vassos DB/WR. Outlook: With Grade 12 quarterback Ben Langlois tossing to a talented core of receivers look for an entertaining attack from the Mustangs.
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Your Region, Thursday, September 22, 2016
sports
Hurricanes come to life with pair of game wins Last Week: Sunday – Lost 7-2 at Whitby Fury … Friday – Won 5-1 at Milton IceHawks … Thursday – Won 6-3 vs. Aurora Tigers. Coming Up: Tonight vs. Wellington Dukes, Ray Twinney Complex, 7:30 p.m. … Saturday at Stouffville Spirit … Tuesday vs. Burlington Cougars (Governor’s Showcase in Buffalo) ... Wednesday vs. Buffalo Sabres (Governor’s Showcase). Game Notes: Ex-Hurricanes’ forward Nik Coric had four assists to lead the Whitby Fury past the Hurricanes. Newmarket goals were provided by captain Todd Winder and Christian Taylor ... At Milton, netminder Jesse Hodgson stopped 33 of 34 shots in his Junior A debut and goals by Jake Cella and Marco Bozzo in a span of 26 seconds late in the third period broke a 1-1 tie. Bozzo later added the second of two empty net goals to finalize the outcome ... Two-goal performances from Christian Cella and Alex Ierullo led Newmarket past the Aurora Tigers in the Hurricanes home debut. The Skinny: The Hurricanes acquired 1996-born Jacob DeMaeyer from North York Rangers for the rights to Matt Ferrari in a swap of defencemen in time for Sunday’s game at Whitby. The Markham resident had three assists in two games for the Rangers ... Only two of the
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Hurricanes first 11 games, including Saturday’s visit to Stouffville Spirit, are against North Division teams … The Hurricanes are travelling well this season in a custom-made bus wrap. Word Play: “I think the guys are starting to learn our systems and feel more comfortable with each other,” said head coach Tom Longland, after two wins in three starts pulled the Hurricanes to even through four games. “Our team hadn’t been together much and it showed in our first game. We had a good week of practice.” Record: 2-2-0. —Compiled by John Cudmore
Last Week: Sunday – Won 4-0 vs. Pickering Panthers … Saturday – Lost 4-1 at Stouffville Spirit … Thursday – Lost 6-3 at Newmarket Hurricanes. Coming Up: Friday at Markham Royals …Sunday vs. Trenton Golden Hawks, Aurora Community Centre, 7 p.m. … Monday vs. Buffalo Sabres (Governor’s Showcase in Buffalo) … Wednesday vs. St. Michael’s Buzzers (Governor’s Showcase). Game Notes: Brayden Lachance stopped all 30 shots he faced as the Tigers won for the first time in five starts with their win over the Pickering Panthers. Goals in the opening nine minutes by Conner Rider, Tyler Davis and Mel Melconian provided the offensive spark for Aurora ...In Stouffville, Max Novick scored twice in a span of 69 seconds early in the third period to break open a 2-1 Spirit lead and carry the home side to victory. Captain Austin Kozluk tallied in the second period for the Tigers ... Against Newmarket, goals by Ryan Waterhouse, James Thomson and Davis were not enough to allow the Tigers to rally back from a 3-0 deficit after 20 minutes. The Skinny: Miffed with his team’s start, general manager Jim Thomson made a deal Monday to acquire forward Carmine Alberga from the Toronto Jr. Canadiens for defenceman Robert Orlando. He also acquired free agent Louis Vlahakis from the Burlington Cougars. Thomson indicated more deals are to follow … Sunday’s home date against Trenton caps a seven-game stretch to start the season against North-East Confer-
ence rivals … Following Thursday’s loss to the Hurricanes, the Tigers held an extended post-game meeting in the dressing room … Aurora is the most penalized team in the North-East Conference with 161 minutes. Newmarket is next at 102 minutes but has played one fewer game … The Tigers face unbeaten and divisionleading teams - Markham Royals and Trenton Golden Hawks – in their next two games. Word Play: “We’re not punishing guys but looking at reality with the Tigers and that we want to compete with the best teams in this league,” said general manager and owner Jim Thomson, on his intention to make player moves sooner than later. “We’ve got the pieces that we can compete. We just have to fix it and we’ll fix it. “We had a 10-game plan and it took three games for me to see this is not going to continue.” Record: 1-3-0-1. —Compiled by John Cudmore
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“W
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remains standing. For how much longer will football be able to dodge tackles is the concern? Goodness knows, football in general these days has an image problem. By its nature as a smashmouth contact sport, football is not aided by the manner in which pro leagues handle issues such as concussions. Footballers may debate the concussion issue and safety mechanisms in place, but the fact remains the image of their kids walking through high school, and potentially later life, with damaged brains surely must concern, and appeal, to fewer and fewer parents. That aside, kids want to play. Unfortunately, demand exceeds supply in the case of York Region high school ball. It is, in fact, a shortage of coaches that is the major factor in the dwindling number of high school football programs and it is a reality that extends beyond football. It just so happens that football is a sport in which specialization is such that multiple coaches are required. As Andrew Edge of the
John Cudmore Cuddy Shark recently folded Newmarket High School program points out, and anyone with an awareness of the sport understands, a program cannot operate with one or two coaches. Hiring policies do no favour to high school sports. New hires might replace a history teacher, but there is no guarantee that any incoming teacher brings expertise or interest required to coach teams or lead drama clubs. That unfortunate twist is at least partially a result of negotiated labour policies between teacher unions and school boards.
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The point of no return for fielding a football program is a fine line. It is possible high schools in York Region are beyond that point in time. Richmond Hill has been out for a while, Woodbridge is in its second season on the sidelines. Doubtful either will return. It is difficult to stop and re-start a program that has been out of the action for more than one season. The clock is ticking on the football program at Newmarket, Dr. G.W. Williams and St. Joan of Arc in Maple. “It’s too bad,” said Huron Heights Secondary School’s Al Rover. “Football may have peaked. I’m hoping it’s cyclical and that we’re just in a valley right now. I’d like to think football could rebound at some point in the next decade.” At this moment, the future is not particularly bright for those who contend a strong junior program is a key to success. Certainly not with just two schools sporting junior teams. A feeder program is the lifeblood to a thriving program. No coaches. No juniors. No future?
McDonnell to clash swords for Canada By John Cudmore
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Midfielder Melanie Schouten is making an impression on the alumnus looking in on the women’s soccer program at Brock University. The first-year physical education student from Newmarket scored four goals over two in pacing the host Badgers to a pair of Ontario University Athletics women’s soccer victories over Algoma Thunderbirds on homecoming weekend in St. Catharines. The midfielder’s performance earned her Brock’s female athlete of the week honours. Schouten netted a hat trick, including the winning goal, in a 6-0 triumph Saturday
It’s a major reason more community coaches than ever are required to help high school sports teams in key leadership roles. It’s also an ironic situation given a society which talks a big game about the improving physical condition of its young people, but fails to back up the talk. That aside, it is incumbent on the remaining participants to keep the sport alive. For how long may be the question. “We need to work more so than ever to make things work,” said Joe Gaudio, the head coach at Aurora’s St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School. “We’ve said it in the past, but now is the time for action (on) what we can do to be viable in the future. “Whether your team scores one touchdown this season or is winning a bowl championship, we’ve got to do it together. Our backs are to the wall and the clock is ticking. “I know we can do it as long as we see it the same way. If we continue to go in the right direction and believe in the right direction, there is a chance.”
MELANIE SCHOUTEN afternoon. She added a single marker in a 7-0 win on Sunday.
Newmarket Fencing Club’s Cecily McDonnell has been named to Canada’s entry for the Nordic Cup military fencing championships next month in Halmstad, Sweden. The third-year engineering student at Royal Military College in Kingston will compete in the women’s epee individual and team events at the competition to be held Oct. 1 to 4. She was a silver medalist earlier this year at the Ontario University Athletics championships. Meanwhile, McDonnell fell 15-14 to Michelle Kutik of Swordplayers Fencing Academy in a semifinal match to settle for bronze at the Vango Fencing Centre’s Summer Open tournament in Toronto on the
CECILY MCDONNELL weekend. In the veterans category, Michael McDonnell also claimed bronze after a 10-6 semifinal loss to Toronto Fencing Club’s D’Arcy Gates.
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It wasn’t exactly a young driver’s dream start. Paul Geniole Jr. finished at the rear of the 18-car field in Sunday’s rain-delayed NASCAR Pinty’s Series Kawartha 250 at Kawartha Speedway. Driving for Canada’s Best Racing Team, the 23-year-old Keswick resident was beset with engine issues all weekend in the final race of the season which was postponed from Saturday afternoon due to rain. He had to abandon the race well before the midway point of the 300-lap race. “We struggled with the issue all weekend long and unfortunately could never fix the issue,” Geniole said in an email on Tuesday. “We believe something internally is broken in the motor. About 48 laps into the race the car couldn’t keep up and we lost way too much power, causing us to pull off the track.”
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Metroland Media Toronto is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Layout Person to work in collaboration with the Editorial team. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • In collaboration with the subeditor or editor-in-chief, create layouts with strong typography and appropriate use of colour, images and fonts, allowing for readability of type • Colour correct photos for print as needed • Contribute ideas and design artwork to the products • Participate in project meetings relating to appropriate graphics methods/techniques to meet project requirements • Ensure all creative files are designed for print, web and mobile • Be detailed in your organization of projects. This includes obtaining info for the creative work from the editor • Balance and manage own workload according to the established business priorities • Cooperate and interact with editors and seek feedback/input • Other duties as assigned WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • A Post-Secondary education in Graphics/Web/Multimedia Design or a related field • Demonstrated experience with layout work • Proficient with Adobe ¡V Photoshop, InDesign • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Proficiency in Typography • Print design experience is an asset • Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and operate in a fast-paced work environment • Open-minded and able to use/give constructive feedback • Self-starter with hands-on approach Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.
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@Ballantrae Childcare Centre in Stouffville area. Please email resume attn: Wendy @ ballantraeccc1@gmail.com or Call 905-640-2152
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.
Estimator / Job Coordinator Candidates will be responsible for estimating, project management, and customer service. Entry level position. A Diploma in Architectural Technology or similar required. Email resume to: rick@metalcurving.com
Hickory Dickory Decks Newmarket is hiring l
PROFESSIONAL CARPENTERS l CARPENTER'S HELPERS
Independent self starters with excellent work ethic and own tools. Send resume to: ianfitzgerald@decks.ca
OFFICE COORDINATOR - Constituency of MP Leona Alleslev
To connect the constituents of Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill to the Federal Government and ensure that the Government has the input of the constituents' perspectives. - Prepare & reply to all communication from constituents - Monitor & coordinate all local and social media - Monitor MP's primary email account - Ensure accurate and timely processing of case files for constituents and their families - Prepare detailed itinerary for every event and external meeting - Organize events in the riding; accompany MP as appropriate - Cultivate strong relationships with constituents and community stakeholders - Stay up to date on Federal programs and grants that apply locally (supported) - Complete general administration (office supplies, petty cash, electronic equipment, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high stress environment while adhering to deadlines - Strong attention to detail for correspondence and database management - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Experience organizing events, mailings, maintaining lists and databases - Previous office experience including reception, filing, email management, and written correspondence - Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required - Previous experience working directly with the public is essential - Previous Constituency Office experience is an asset - The ability to speak languages other than English would be an asset A full job description is available upon request. Please send your cover letter and résumé in either official language to the attention of Ms. Laurel King, Executive Assistant. www.leonaalleslevmp.ca Email: Leona.Alleslev.a1@parl.gc.ca. Please include a daytime phone number. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by phone. Deadline for application is Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Become a Foster Parent! • Reimbursed $1800/month per child tax-free.
• Generous allowances for child recreation, clothing and paid relief.
Call to inquire about joining our professional team today.
Call Malerie or Suzan 905-761-0333 Toll-free: 1-866-427-7827 www.maplestarservices.com
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
Sheraton Parkway Hotel
Full Time / Part Time/ Casual Positions
JOB FAIR:
OCTOBER 3 & 4th, 2016 VAUGHAN ROOM 10am - 7:00pm ** Free Parking ** Guest Services Agents *Sales Associates *Catering Associates *Restaurant Servers *Restaurant Bartenders *Banquet Servers *Banquet Bartenders *Banquet Cashiers *Starbucks Baristas *Housekeeping *Club Concierge *Health Club Attendants *Bell Desk *Dishwashers
www.sheratonparkway.com www. bestwesternparkway.com 600 Highway 7 East Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B2
We are looking for friendly, outgoing and flexible part-time
Dental Assistant Level I or II
for Mondays, Thursdays & 1 Sat./month
PT Dental Hygienist
for 1 Saturday per month. To join our team please forward your resume indicating the position apply for: kingdentalgroup2@gmail.com or contact Diana 905-833-6392
Real Estate As A Career?
Tired of working for someone else & having limited income? Join Us For – The Real World of Real Estate
September 26th or 28th June 27th or 29th Newmarket or Thornhill locations Bradford or Richmond Hill locations
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*How do you get started? *Money required to start *How much money can you make? *Large office vs. small office *Are we the company for you? *Part time vs. Full time
Hear about all of our training programs. Seating is limited – please call to reserve your space
905-883-8300 x5100 416-798-3600 x5100
CLEANERS NEEDED
Full-time positions Vehicle Required Experience with Seniors Apply online at: chats.on.ca/careers
905-713-3373 ext 6035 1-877-725-3208 LABOUR STONE CUTTERS Will train. Use of Power Tools & Heavy Lifting Required. Safety Boots a must. Email Resume: controller@betzcutstone.com Apply within: Betz Cut Stone Ltd. 3440 Davis Drive, East Gwillimbury
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS
Part-time positions Apply online at: chats.on.ca/careers
905-713-3373 ext 6035 1-877-725-3208
Dental Receptionist Our world class practice is seeking an exceptional dental receptionist in Richmond Hill full-time to join our dental family. Full command of the English language and experience with Dentrix software is a must! Email your resume to: foreversmiles@bellnet.ca Attn: Libby
DENTAL TREATMENT COORDINATOR
Keswick Dental Centre requires a full-time, treatment coodinator, dental experience is preferred. Candidate must be detail oriented and have great people skills. Call for an interview time 905-476-4371
AZ/DZ DRIVERS Professional AZ & DZ Drivers for F/T and P/T positions, local, multi-call deliveries within Ontario. Must be able to work some weekends and statutory holidays. All deliveriesrequirehandbombing. Knowledge of rural Ontario, driving experience with clean abstract and CVOR, having good customer service is a must. Competitive wages plus performance bonus. Fax/email resume: 905-778-8108 info@simcoeenergy.com (Drivers, please include your CVOR & abstract) We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
for motivated individuals who can work well on their own and enjoy walking and the outdoors. Should be physically fit.
We have full & part-time positions available for UTILITY METER READERS. Starting rate $13/hr. Successful candidates must provide criminal background check. Serious inquiries only. Must have reliable vehicle. No car allowance.
Email resumes: debb_umrsltd@yahoo.ca LAWN MAINTENANCE / LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION 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 mastercut@sympatico.ca
COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Highly Motivated Automotive Company WE ARE HIRING!
Permanent Full Time Location: 125 Corcoran Court (Greenlane & Harry Walker Pkwy) East Gwillimbury
PRODUCTION OPERATORS
Start at $15.76 / hour Also hiring: Millwrights / Robotic Technicians Tool and Die Makers Shippers / Receivers We offer competitive wages, benefits & more! How to apply: Email: ds_hr@multimatic.com
Warehouse Delivery Driver
needed in Uxbridge. G License required. Excellent driving record. Must be familiar with GTA and able to lift 50 lbs. Knowledge of English language a must. Send resume to: amie.so@hotmail.com
(4.5 kms, East of Hwy# 404) Phone: 905-853-1258
GREENHOUSE SUPERVISOR
Supervise nursery and greenhouse staff, establish work schedules and procedures. Must have 5 years working experience with Reiger Begonias, Shamrocks and Zygo Cactus. Completion of secondary school. $21/hr. No benefits. Permanent full-time. Antonio Bajar Greenhouses Ltd. 18545 Keele St., Newmarket L3Y 4V9 Call 905-775-2773, fax 905-775-4911 or E: antonio@bajargreenhouses.com
New School Year has Started!!!
We immediately need:
School Crossing Guards
in Aurora for September. * Stone Road & Crows Nest Gate Please call us today at: 905-737-1600
Bradford Progress Child Care Centres is currently seeking RECE teachers and assistants for our growing organization. Come and join our team of valued professionals. Candidates with an O C T, C Y W o r r e c r e a t i o n a l certificates are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please email your resume to: executivedirector@ bradfordprogresschildcare.ca No phone calls please
Playball Coaches
Here we grow again!
We urgently need a number of energetic and committed people for permanent, part time work in our Playball kids sports skills program. Great pay with full training and all equipment. If you believe that sport is essential in a child's life Please reply to playball@idirect.com or playballcanada@gmail.com
Level II Dental Assist.
for Markham office, asap, evenings and Saturdays a must. Please email resume: markham16thdental@ rogers.com
Nail Technician
for busy nail salon in Aurora. Contact 905-727-6030 or 416-543-4954
Mortgage Underwriter - FT Homeguard Funding Ltd established and respected mortgage brokerage 33 years in business. 2+ years experience underwriting prime and alternative business. Private placements would be an asset. Email resume to: info@homeguardfunding.com
Aurora Toyota
requires a
Receptionist
Part-time for evenings and Saturdays. Email resume to: sales@auroratoyota.ca
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NOW HIRING School Bus Drivers In York Region including Newmarket, Aurora, Stouffville & Markham R0013985307
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ATTENTION LANDSCAPERS and plowers. Terrific opportunity for you. Landscape company for sale. Truck, plow, trailer and all landscape equipment plus client list. $30,000. $15,000 down plus monthly payments CALL 905-960-7766
Sponsors: Canadian Cancer Society CHATS CHA Hire Gray Ma Matter Investors Group Seneca Workforce Skills Centre York ork Regional Police P ... and man many more!
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ning • Routes Available Now $500 Sig for Bonus d • Free Training Provided B Licence! • No Experience Necessary Drivers ✔ Bring your Child to Work ✔ School Holidays Off & Weekends Off ✔ Competitive Wage – we are one of the highest paying school bus companies in York Region!
New Drivers
to add to our team. Full - Part - Nights - Wkends - School run shifts available. Personal insurance. Good driving record a must. No Exp. Will train. Call for more info 289-221-1096
BENEFITS AVAILABLE - TOP WAGES
ACCOUNTING TECH. Stouffville location
One (1) Year Duration - 35 Hours/Week Based in Newmarket, Head Office Location Who we are: A n o n - p r o f i t , c h a r i t a b l e o r g a n i z a t i o n dedicated to enhancing people's capacity to participate in the labour market. What we need: As a Human Resources Administrator, you will work for a high performing organization that is dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving their employment goals. The successful candidate will be a creative, motivated individual with a high level of energy and a positive attitude who: • Has post-secondary education at a College / University level in Human Resources Management • Will be a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP or CHRL) • Has previous experience working in a Human Resources Department • Is Proficient using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access) • Has demonstrated experience in Adaptability, Building Trust, Coaching, Follow-up, Information Monitoring, Planning and Organizing and Time Management What you will do: The Human Resources Administrator works to provide support for the day-to-day activities within the Human Resources Department at Job Skills' Head Office, which includes the following: • Co-ordinates full-cycle recruitment activities (e.g. prepares job descriptions and internal/external job postings, conducts candidate pre-screening, coordinates interviews, prepares interview packages, conducts reference checks, prepares Staff Manuals, conducts new hire orientation etc.) • Maintains Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and confidential personnel files • Produces, analyzes and prepares Human Resources reports, as required We thank all applicants, but only those to be i n t e r v i e we d w i l l b e c o n t a c t e d. P l e a s e i n d i c a t e t h e position title in the E-mail subject line and tell us how you learned about this job in your cover letter. Be advised, accommodation is available upon request. JOB SKILLS Hiring Committee 14-130 Davis Drive, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 2N1 E-mail: hr-hiring@jobskills.org http://www.jobskills.org
Receiver /Cashier
F/T position, must be able to work weekends, 9am - 6 pm. Exp preferred, willing to train right candidate. Good math skills necessary. Suit mature applicants. Police check req'd. Email resume & ref's debbieeustace1@ yahoo.ca Pharmasave
Light Mfg Duties
req'd in Aurora Mfg plant. Close to bus route. No exp. necessary, will train. Attn to detail, dexterity & reliable work attitude req'd. Night Shift Avail. 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. Competitive wages, benefit plan. Resume or work history to Fax 905-841-4482 or E: hiring@fivestar.cc
Medium-sized accounting firm seeks individual with excellent written and spoken English communication skills to prepare year end files, financial statements and tax returns, corporate and personal. Knowledge of Caseware, including Caseview, and Taxprep essential; working familiarity with Simply Accounting and Quickbooks p r e f e r r e d . M u s t h a v e a c a r. Minimum three (3) years recent Canadian public accounting experience required.
Classifieds Hand Etched Glassware
Market Days at Windy Hill Barn Friday, September 23rd and Saturday, September 24th 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 20494 Leslie Street (at Queensville Side Road) LOOK FOR THE MOOSE!
An eclectic mix of Downtown Moose glassware, up-cycled furniture and vintage items.
Phone: (905) 478-2861 Web: www.downtownmoose.com Email: dale@downtownmoose.com Newmarket
Garage Sale Sat. & Sun., Sept. 24th & 25th 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 107 John Bowser Crescent
(Davis & Eagle) Machine tools and yard tools, art supplies, antiques + lots of stuff! Newmarket
MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE QUAKER TRAIL Sat., Sept. 24th ~ 8 am - 1 pm 1141 Quaker Trail Maple butcher block table, furniture etc. Newmarket
DOWNSIZING Sat., Sept. 24 8:30 am - 1:00 pm 452 Dover Crescent
Wide variety of items including household items, clothing
York / Durham Region • Able to work on call, nights and week-ends during winter season • Summer regular day working hours • Service and repair small and large equipment in field and shop • Maintain an organized safe work area including shop, service trucks and tools Required Experience: • Welding • Small engine, lawn and garden equipment • Farm tractors and loaders Hourly wage based upon experience. After 6 months Benefit Program available.
Please email your resume to gtaejobs@clintar.com
Maintenance Worker
5 BELOW JEANS & MORE located in Aurora CLOTHING ASSOCIATE Retail experience an asset. Call 905-727-9391
3 days a week. Must have strong electrical / plumbing / mechanical Skills. Salary commensurate with experience. Deadline to submit resume September 27. Email:auroravillage@rogers.com
AMONG FRIENDS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE
is looking for: Registered Early Childhood Educators Program Staff Enhanced Funded Staff OCT Certified Teachers, Primary/ Junior Division Part time split shift Monday - Friday. Please email resume to: amongfriendsdaycarecentres@hotmail.com • • • •
Northern Wide Plank Flooring is looking for a career-minded professional to cover a wide variety of clerical office duties and sales support.
Strong programming, leadership, and communication skills required. Commitment to working in a child care setting. Recent police screening and up-to-date immunizations required.
Responsibilities will include, greeting and screening visitors, answering and referring inbound telephone calls, administer and manage inbound and outbound third party deliveries and logistics. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Please submit your resume to Sari Connell Manager, Staffing and Employee Relations By email: hr@uppercanadachildcare.com By fax: 289.982.1116
Northern Wide Plank Flooring offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
Diesel Engine Mechanic
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.
Looking for a licensed mechanic with minimum 2 years of Diesel and Hydraulic experience. Full Time position. Monday to Friday. 40 hours a week. Wage $28 - $32 based on experience. Email: dereck@albion5bay.ca or call: 416-675-1994
Qualified applicants should send their resume to: Joe@northernwideplank.ca
Local window and door company looking for
RECE
and Assistant Teacher
BolandHowe LLP is a busy litigation firm specializing in personal injury, disability and fatal accident claims. We have an immediate opening for a:
Full-time Office Administrator Bookkeeper
Experienced self-starter with experience in general accounting clerical duties including: invoicing, payables, receivables, bank reconciliation, payroll, government remittances, T-4's. Experience working with PC law an asset. Please submit resume with references:
erin.farrell@bolandhowe.on.ca or fax to: 905 841-7128
Aurora
Moving Sale Sat. Sept 24th 8-12 noon 2 Dodie St. (Kennedy/George St.) Bikes, skis, lots of kids stuff, clothes, household items and so much more!
Fitness/ electronic & sports equipment, tires/ rims, quilts, jewelry, collectibles, books, furniture, footwear/ clothing & more Newmarket
Must have drivers license. Please call 905-778-8311, fax 905-778-0806, or email info@whiteelmcontracting.com
EXPERIENCED Licensed Industrial HVAC Mechanic
Orangeville Electrical Contractor
With G1 gas license with clean, valid driver's license, required for the Newmarket Barrie and Richmond Hill area. Email resume: dr.mechanical@sympatico.ca
Multi Family Garage Sale Sat. Sept 24th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 169 McCaffrey Rd.
quality tools- power, hand, drywall, tile woodworking automotive, air compressor, gas pressure washer, 30 quality bench vices, household appliances, antiques. Thousands of great items from $0.25 to $995!
In Need of 2-3 Licensed Electricians $30 to $35 per hour Plus other benefits Please forward resume to electricaljobs98 @gmail.com
FT Mechanic Apprentice
Req'd by long standing automotive repair shop in Richmond Hill. Clean driving record, G2 or higher lic req'd. Resume req'd. Call Rick, 8am-5pm at 905-770-4504
Counter Sales Tire Installers
needed imm. F/T positions. Experience preferred. Duties include retail tire sales plus some manual labour must be able to lift 50 lbs. Installers must be reliable, wage 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
RN
required for Newmarket office, part time, oral surgery. bbrenick@rogers.com
Skilled Foreman and Labourer
required in Stouffville. Landscape, stonework and interlocking stone. Minimum 3 years experience. Must have transportation; be reliable, punctual and hardworking; takes initiative; team player. Send resume to: allprointerlock@ rogers.com or phone Luigi at 416-948-8001 to apply
Plumber
Licensed plumber, exp'd in custom residential, small comm'l work. BFP Cert and/or G2 lic. an asset. Email plumbingad33@ gmail.com
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Automotive Sales Consultants
(automotive sales experience req'd) Please submit an application via: www.myavanti.ca/pfaffauto-careers
King City
Garage/Moving Sale 24 Crossley Court Sat. Sept 24 and Sun. Sept 25 9am -3pm
Aurora
Moving Sale! Sat., Sept. 24th 9 am - 1:30 pm 69 Pinnacle Trail
Experienced Window and Door Installers
required Standard First Aid CPR a must. The Moppett School Childcare Centre (Yonge & Davis area) Email or fax resume to: kimberley.houle@edukids.ca fax 905-898-0225
Newmarket
Everything must go patio furniture, household items, 42 inch TV, office items, bike, wall unit, collector tea cups.
Large Assortment of Tools Household Furnishings
Full Time Mechanic
Receptionist/ Sales Support
Huge Garage/ Yard Sale Sunday, Sept. 25th 8 am - 2 pm 287 Banbrooke Crescent
Sat. Sept 24th 8am - noon 139 Rhodes Circle
This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario
RECE and Assistant Teachers for Before and After School positions required for Newmarket area centres.
Newmarket
• Warehouse/Shipping • Forklift • Retail • Clerical • Customer Service • PSW • Servers • Dishwashers • Service Technicians • Assembly / Labour • Parts Clerks
Aurora Village Co-operative
Garage Sales
MOVING SALE
Full Time and Part Time Jobs
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Downtown Moose
Bring your SIN#, Photo ID & Resume. Preregistration is required as space is limited!
Email resume: connie@turack.ca
Now Hiring
Call 1-800 743-3353 to plan your advertising campaign.
Monday, Sept. 26 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
to join our winning team. We are a well established dealership serving the community for over 40 years in the same location. Experience is an asset, or will train motivated candidates. Must have good communication skills. We offer: Salary+ competitive commission package, health & dental plan, ongoing training, friendly environment.
with experience in Regional Road Ploughing and Salting in. YORK Region
Full-Time Contract Opportunity
222 Wellington Street East
NEW, USED AND LEASING SALESPEOPLE
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.
Human Resources Administrator
Aurora JOB FAIR
We are looking for 2 courteous and ambitious
(near Woodbine & Stouffville Rd.)
Contact: 905-270-8383 or 416-660-0237 or email: remo@melrosepaving.com
Employment Services
Twin Hills Ford Lincoln Ltd.
24 Cardico Dr., Gormley, ON L0H 1G0
NOW HIRING AZ & DZ Drivers
RNC
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Apply online at www.stocktransportation.com or call 905-888-1938
We currently have the following positions available for the upcoming WINTER SEASON:
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Pfaff Autoworks Vaughan Is currently recruiting
LICENSED BODY TECHS- 310B EXPERIENCED COLLISION ESTIMATOR Newmarket
Moving/Yard Sale Saturday, September 24 8 am - 3 pm 18099 Leslie St (at Ringwell)
30' Powler RV, tools, air tight stoves, 14 foot tin boat with trailer, Bombay furniture, pure wool Persian rugs, 4 foot solid round oak pedestal table with 4 chairs, chest freezer, furniture and lots more!
Please submit a resume via: hr@pfaffauto.com or visit www.myavanti.ca/pfaffauto-careers to apply online
Seniors Services
Firewood
Please come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Richard and Susan Shields October 1, 2016 at Hollland Landing Community Centre. 7:30 pm Please no gifts, your presence is our present. Cash Bar.
Firewood
Firewood
FIREWOOD
Sharon
Garage and Sample Sale Sat. Sept. 24th 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 12 Arthur Hall
Newmarket
Garage Sale Sat., Sept. 24 8 am - 1 pm 341 McBride Crescent Furniture, Seasonal Items, dishes, toys....
LOOKING FOR a senior to do handyman services, in Queensville area. Bud, 905-478-4590, 905-252-2624.
THE WOOD GUY FIREWOOD Quality, mixed, seasoned hardwood. 12" & 16" pick up or delivery. Call or text 905-955-5044
4 Bushcords $1000. Save $600. Free delivery. Quick service! Call 905-478-4590, 905-252-2624
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Apartments for Rent
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AURORA VILLAGE CO-OP
4 bedroom townhouse $1436 plus utilities Common area wi-fi and cable incl.
Available November For info:(905)841-7125. www.auroravillagecoop.com N E W M A R K E T- 3 b e d r o o m upper with beautiful oak kitche n . L a u n d r y, c a b l e , p a r k i n g . Walking distance to hospital and school. $1575 inclusive. No pets/smoking. Available October 1st. Andrew 905-830-4159. 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 KESWICK LAKEFRONT One-bed aptmnts $800 +util, $950 +util with lake view Two-Bed aptmnt, $1000 incl, all cable, parking incl 1st/last , no pets, call 905-989-2469
AURORA- Yonge/ Wellington Large bachelor, en suite laundry. Secure building. Parking. Appliances. No smoking/ pets. $900 utilities included. Available October, 905-780-0057
Apartments for Rent
Apartments for Rent
HOLLAND LANDING - clean, bright 2 bedroom apartment, ample parking. Available immediately. Absolutely no smoking or pets. $850. + hydro. 416-287-1093 or 647-825-6941 SUTTON WEST - 3 bedroom upper $1325 incl. Quiet street. No smoking, no pets. Gas fireplace, min. walk to Sibbald Point Prov Park. October 1st. 905-252-6768 BRADFORD - 1 bedroom Bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. parking. No smoking / no dogs. $925 + Utilities. Immediate. Call 416-751-3368 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.
2 BEDROOM Basement Unit for Rent (Newmarket). Bright, clean, and spacious. Available Oct 1st. $1250/month includes electricity, gas, hydro, cable, appliances. 2 parking spots and shared laundry. Looking for 2 young professiona l s o r s m a l l f a m i l y. Walking distance to local transit and amenities. First and last required. No smoking. No pets. Contact 647-993-7733.
1 BEDROOM basement apartment. Light and clean. Near Bianca and Muloch. Separate laundry and entrance with parking. Recently renovated, close to shopping and T T C . Av a i l a b l e i m mediatley. $900. + utilities. Call 647-223-9994 NEWMARKET LARGE 2 bedroom in quiet building close to Hospital, renovated, laundry parking private balcony. No dogs. $1300. Call 905-836-6328
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Apartments for Rent
Apartments for Rent
1.5 BEDROOM, walkNEWMARKETYONGE/ St. John- 5 out, Newmarket. Separate entrance, kitchen, bedroom house (inlaundry & parking. No cludes 1 bedroom in smoking/ pets. 1st & last finished basement). required. $950 inclusive. Garage, 4 parking, Available November 1st. 289-803-3854 fenced yard. $2000+ 289-231-4170 u t i l i t i e s . Av a i l a b l e s h o r t t e r m . NEW AND QUIET 1 bed416-992-0422 NEWMARKET CENTRAL bright bachelor, self contained, parking. Nonsmoking/ pets. Suits mature individual. $775 inclusive. Available i m m e d i a t e l y. C a l l 1 0 a.m. - 6 p.m. 416-791-9941, michael. prolease@gmail.com YONGE /CARRVILLE Bachelor basement apartment walkout, parking, utilities. Walking distance to ttransit & amenities. No smoking, Av a i l a b l e O c t . 1 s t . $1200./month. Call 416-720-9503.
BEAUTIFUL BASEMENT APARTMENT. Stand up washer and dryer, utilities included, except cable, internet and phone. Non smoking and no pets. Available October 01. $1,000. 905-751-7238
room basement apartment. $800/month inclusive, parking, laundry, separate entrance. Available immediately. Near Davis and Main Street. No smoking/ dogs. Call 905-898-4352 NEWMARKET, 2 bedroom walkout basement apartment, large living/dining room, appliances, laundry, 2 parking, backyard $1250+ 416-721-6001 NEWMARKET CLEAN 3 bedroom main floor. Appliances, laundry, parking, A/C. No pets, no smoking. $1,400./mo. inclusive. First and last required. Call 905-836-8784. 1 BEDROOM basement apartment, very clean, recently renovated, separate entrance, 1 parking spot, $900 call Mike 647-283-4242
Apartments for Rent
Apartments for Rent
Houses for Rent
NEWMARKET FURNISHED room, central, cable, wi-fi, laundr y, parking. Suits clean, quite, healthy, semi-retired person. No smoking/ pets. $575/ month. First and last. Text preferred 289-716-4603.
NEWMARKET LARGE updated, 1 bedroom unit. Quiet building. Laundry, parking facilities. No smoking. From $1025. Please call 647-704-0220.
3 BEDROOM Bungalow for rent. Backing onto Fairy Lake. New kitchen/bathroom, hardwood, finished basement, softener, sunroom, garage w/workshop. $1850/month plus November 1. Call 905-713-7141
1 BEDROOM, New Market, main floor, laundry, parking, close to amenities, $1100 inclusive, no smoking/ pets, 1st & last. Available immediately. 905-868-0374 2 BEDROOM apt Park Av e . a n d C h u rc h S t . close to all amenities, nice quite clean no pets available now, parking, all utilities included. Call 647-220-2230 after 5 p.m. AURORA ONE bedroom apartment, new, walkout, private culdasac, one parking and laundry included, no pets/ smoking, not furnished, $1095/ month. 416-895-2749 DOWNTOWN RICHMOND HILL - Beautiful two bedroom apartment available October 1st. From $1,495 includes heat, water, 1 parking, c/air and 5 app. 905-224-3264
Accommodations Wanted APARTMENT WANTED. Impeccable references. Landlord selling. Even home repairs, around $800. call Jim at 647-588-8174
Houses for Rent
PICTURE PERFECT 2 b e d r o o m b u n g a l o w, available Sept 2nd, includes appliances, window coverings, walking distance to schools, hospital, transit and downtown Newmarket, no smoking/pets. $1850+, Email wilvawynn@rogers.com
REASONABLE RENT Executive home $2400. Granny flat brings $1200 $1400, you end up with reasonable rent $1200 for 3 bedroom home. Call 905-478-4590 or 905-252-2624.
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
BRADFORDCOLBORNE/BRITANNIA Spacious 3 Bedroom Townhouse on Quiet dead end street. Open concept floor plan, family room, 2 Baths, Computer Loft. $1595 plus utilities. Avail. Oct 1 Jim Cremidas 416-414-8431
Houses for Rent 2+2 BEDROOM bungalow on a quiet street. Great location, close to hospital, well maintained $1,700/mo.+ utilities. P e t f r i e n d l y. 905-960-7321.
Rooms for Rent and Wanted KESWICK-WOODBINE /Arlington. Clean furnished room in new home with t.v. and basic cable. Walk to bus. First/ last. $500 inclusive Immediately. (905) 717-7681
Shared Accommodations NEWMARKETYONGE/MULOCK, furnished/ unfurnished large house clean quiet shared washroom and kitchen cable laundry mature male only. $700. No smoking/ pets. First/ last required. 905-251-7134 NEWMARKET Room for rent, shared apartment, $575 inclusive, first/last, available immediately. 905-717-2977
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HEINTZMAN, Nicholas Howard It is with heavy hearts we say "good- bye for now" to our beloved Nicholas Howard Heintzman. Nick was taken from our lives suddenly at age 22, on September 19, 2016. Cherishing ever y moment we had with him are his parents Jill and Peter Heintzman (nee Priestly), loving brothers Alex and Matt and dear sister Carly. Uncle Vic, Aunt Noreen, Uncle Jim (Nora), Aunt H a z e l ( Tr e v o r ) , A u n t Va l ( S c o t t ) , Uncle Kerr y and Uncle David. Also forever loved and missed by cousins and friends near and far. Resting in peace and reunited in heaven with grandparents David and Janet Priestly and Howard and Audrey Heintzman. N i c k g r a d u a t e d f r o m D r. G . W. Williams High School and went on to study at Fanshawe before pursuing his passion in the culinary field. He will always be remembered for his contagious smile and his loving personality. Fu n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t s h a v e b e e n e nt r u s te d w i t h Th o m s o n' s Fu n e ra l Home. Because Nick was so p a s s i o n ate a b o u t s p o r t s a n d fo o d we would appreciate donations to the Aurora Food Pantry or Jumpstart a s N i c k wo u l d n o t wa nt a ny c h i l d to go without! Rest in peace sweet child thank you for lighting up our lives!
Houses for Sale
Cottages for Sale $89,900. WATERFRONT Island cottage. Lake Simcoe, Snake Island. 2 Bedrooms, woodstove, dock, boat/motor, compost toilet. 40 year lease $3300/year. Recent landscapting New roof, large deck. No taxes. 416-543-4928
Houses for Sale
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CLEANING LADIES available. European Quality, Affordable Pricing. Call Mira for Free Estimate: 647-831-6595 www.vitocleaning.com
Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking
Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking
Personals/Companion
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
PEKOLA, Doris Marie (nee McConnell) September 12, 1951 September 10, 2016 Doris passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Hospital on September 10, 2016, after lengthy illnesses. At the time of her death she was surrounded by many friends and family. She is sur vived by her par tner of 35 years Richard Lester. M o t h e r o f S t a c e y B a x t e r, S a n d r a C a r re y a n d S h a n n o n Le s t e r. M u c h loved grandmother to her 8 grandchildren; Ryan, Dakota, Logan, D r e w, J a y d e n , Tr i n i t e e , S e t h a n d Te a g a n . L o v i n g s i s t e r o f H a z e l Collett, Joan Speedie, Michelle Joyce, Murray McConnell, and James Wa l k e r. S h e w i l l b e m i s s e d by h e r niece and many nephews. Lifelong friend Geri K lingbile and daughter L i s a M e t i v e r. D o r i s w o r k e d h e r entire life nursing and taking care of others. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was well known for her sense of humour. She touched many lives and will be truly missed. There will be no funeral service and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
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BOYD, Sharon (née Corey) September 11, 2016 Passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a year-long private battle with cancer. Sharon is the beloved sister of Bryan and Mia, special aunt to Jennifer and Brian, Geoff and Melissa, Steve and Ashley, and dear godmother to Elizabeth. She will lovingly be remembered by her great nieces and nephews. Sharon was a proud Reiki master to many devoted students and a dedicated teacher for 34 years at N o r t h Yo r k ( 5 y e a r s ) , N OT L ( 1 2 years), and York region (17 years). Cremation has taken place and friends and family are invited to a celebration of Sharon's life on M o n d a y, O c t o b e r 3 r d a t t h e G r a n d Victorian, Niagara-on-the-Lake from 1-4 p.m. Light food and refreshments will be served. The fa m i l y ex t e n d s a s p e c i a l t h a n k s t o the NOTL Community Palliative Care Services, and to the team of nurses and PSWs who provided care to Sharon, especially Irene and Cathy. The family also expresses warm gratitude for the care and c o m p a s s i o n a t t h e Wa l k e r C a n c e r Centre and Hospice Niagara. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Niagara The Stabler Centre would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences can be made at http://basicfunerals.ca/obituaries/ sharon-diane-corey/3671
Dustin, we miss you infinitely each and every day. The void left by your loss can never be filled. You are held close in our hearts and minds always. ~Love Mom, Dad, Sean, Chrissy, Jade, Jordan and your entire family. xxoo
Online condolences may be made at taylorfh.com
SELOSE, DUSTIN
INVITATION TO BID Metroland Media is accepting tenders to deliver our weekly newspapers and flyers to carrier drop locations within the Southern York Region area 3 times per week. This entails picking up the product at our North York location on Tuesday's, completing all flyer deliveries by Wednesday's at 3:00PM and all newspaper deliveries by Thursday's at 2:00PM to all carrier drops. All applicants must be a registered business, have a cargo van or cube truck and a valid HST number. Bid packages available at the Reception desk of: Metroland Media 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON M2H 0A2 Bids will be received until 12:00 noon Monday, October 3, 2016 ATT: Circulation Manager Contract commencing: October 17, 2016 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted.
Metroland Media York Region South INVITATION TO BID Metroland Media is accepting tenders to store/transport/count and deliver our weekly newspapers and flyers to carrier drop locations within the Southern York Region area 3-4 times per week. The successful contractor will be responsible for trucking product from the North York distribution center, storing and sorting product within their own location (approx. 75 un-stackable skids) and delivering broken out product to carriers within delivery deadlines; completing all flyer deliveries by Wednesday's at 3:00PM and all newspaper deliveries by Thursday's at 2:00PM to all carrier drops. All applicants must be a registered business, have a cargo van or cube truck, storage facility and a valid HST number. Bid packages available at the Reception desk of: Metroland Media Toronto 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON M2H 0A2 Bids will be received until 12:00 noon Monday, October 3, 2016 ATT: Circulation Manager Contract commencing: October 17, 2016 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted.
Places of Worship
Places of Worship
WILKINSON, Helen I n m e m o r y o f a w o n d e r f u l Wi f e , exceptional Mother and loving Nana September 23, 2011. So many things have happened Since you were called away, So many things to share with you Had you been left to stay. Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way; Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, loved, always dear. We will always cherish you.
DIMITROFF, Beverly Ann (nee Race) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved m o t h e r, B eve r l y A n n D i m i t r o ff , o n September 20, 2016 at the age of 78, at home surrounded by loved ones. She has left behind her many grieving family members. Predeceased by her l o v i n g h u s b a n d Te d D i m i t r o f f . D e a r l y m i s s e d b y s o n s Wi l l i a m Dimitroff (Pam), Craig Dimitroff (Suzie) and daughter Marnie Jones (Scott predeceased). Beloved and cherished Nanny to MacKenzie, C o n n o r, Z a c h a r y a n d C a r l y. A l s o missed by her brother Bob Race and predeceased by brothers Teddy and Howie. Our mother touched the h e a r t s o f m a n y. S h e w i l l b e remembered as a lady with a zest f o r l i f e , h av i n g a s e n s e o f h u m o u r n o m a t t e r t h e s i t u a t i o n . A l ov i n g , caring and giving woman who always put everybody else's needs before her own. Her family was her everything. The family will honour her memory in a Celebration of Her Life at a later date. Funeral arrangements have b e e n e n t r u s t e d t o Ta y l o r F u n e r a l Home 905-898-2100.
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Metroland Media York Region South
CANAVAN, Dawn Passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Southlake H o s p i t a l w i t h h e r m o t h e r M a rga r e t by her side. Survived by her brother Jace and her father James. Thanks to the wonderful nurses on the 6th floor, especially Melissa and Yasmine for t h e i r c o m p a s s i o n a t e c a r e o f D aw n . C r e m a t i o n h a s t a ke n p l a c e , a s p e r Dawn's wishes.
Auctions & Sales
Auctions & Sales
~ Love, your husband, children and grandchildren
KEATS, Marilyn Passed away peacefully at MacKenzie P l a c e i n N e w m a r k e t o n F r i d a y, September 16, 2016, in her 74th year. Loving sister of Doug (Barb) Keats and Wayne (Colleen) Keats. Aunt to Shannon Keats and Shelley (Chris) Charles. Great aunt to Chase and Cole Charles. Best friend of Michael T s c h i p p e r. A s p e c i a l t h a n k s t o t h e MacKenzie Place staff for their excellent care. A private family burial will take place.
In loving Memory of Margaret Ann Kerek
September 3, 1946- September 20, 2011 Mama Always ready, to do her best with a h e a r t , s o t r u e a n d t e n d e r. S h e devoted her life, to those she loved. And those she loved, remember. Always loved and sadly missed, Karen, Andrew and Rachel, George, Catherina, Kevin, Lisa, Kaitlyn and Karlyn
Auctions & Sales
43rd Annual Fall Municipal
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AUCTION For
OPENING WEEKEND You Are Invited! Friday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. Youth Night Featuring a basketball clinic run by IEM Basketball, graffiti artist and break dancer Jeff Goring, and The Elwins in concert! Saturday, September 24, 1:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, facility tours and outdoor children's activities. Saturday, September 24, 7:00 p.m. Coffeehouse Worship featuring speaker, author and chalk artist Bob Upgren and NHL Hall of Famer Mike Gartner Sunday, September 25, 10:30 a.m. Family Worship Service with special guest creative artist Jason Hildebrand Northridge Community Church of The Salvation Army 15338 Leslie Street, Aurora (just north of Wellington) www.northridgesa.com
Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies
Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies
EXPERIENCED GARDENER Create a garden, Garden/ Fall clean-ups, Hedge Trimming, pruning, edging, weeding, planting. Seasonal contracts. 905-989-0578 905-806-4457 henna@hennasgarden.com
Home Renovations
Home Renovations
HOME RENOVATIONS 25 years exp. Basements. Kitchens. Bathrooms. Drywall. Painting. Call Cam, 647-388-1866 www.hongfuconstruction.com
REGION OF DURHAM
Clarington, Whitechurch-Stouffville, Veridian & others
To be held at: Region of DURHAM Oshawa/Whitby WORKS YARD
825 CONLIN Rd., WHITBY (East of Thickson Rd)
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Flooring & Carpeting
Sat. Sept. 24th 9:30 am 4 - 2007 IHC 7600 TA Dump SanderPlows 2000 Sterling L8500 SA Dump Plows 2 - 2007 Dodge 3500 Crew Diesel Dumps 4 - 06/10 Dodge 2500 4x4 P/Ups 5 - 07/09 GMC/Chev 1500 Ext 4x4 P/Ups 6 - 07/09 Chev/GMC 1500 Ext P/Ups 5- 07 /09 Ford , GMC & Dakota P/Ups 6 - 06/08 Chev/GMC 25000/3500 Vans 2 - 07 Ford & GMC Cube Van 3 - 09/11 VOLT & Escape Hybrids 46' Diesel/Elec Manlift * Equip trailer * Snow plow Garage & Turf Equipment * Truck Parts * Lathe Restaurant, Exercise Office & Electronics Equip * etc.
Two Auction Rings*Partial List ONLY!
No Buyers Premium!!!
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
Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking WE PAY $250 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks. Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing. 647-287-1704
VIEWING: Friday. Sept. 23rd, 2016 4 pm - 6 pm TERMS: $500. Deposit on Each Vehicle, or as announced
M. R. JUTZI & Co.
www.mrjutzi.ca (519) 648-2111 Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking
$150 - $6000 Cash on the Spot 4 Scrap Cars Free tow in 2 hrs. 647-403-8542
CASH PAID - $0 - $2500
Scrap & repairable. Cars, trucks, trailers. Will pick-up. 905-775-4935 Toll-free: 1-888-484-4887, Anytime
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Your Region, Thursday, September 22, 2016
Based on full-line brands, on 12 month, year over year rolling unit sales
WITH HUGE CASH DISCOUNTS THESE 2016’S ARE GOING FASTER THAN EVER.
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CHECK OUT THE GREAT INCENTIVES FOR CURRENT NISSAN OWNERS UNDER THE NISSAN CANADA FINANCE LOYALTY PROGRAM • ENDS SEPTEMBER 30TH
STOUFFVILLE NEWMARKET NISSAN RICHMOND HILL NISSAN 17385 LESLIE ST.
(JUST N. OF STOUFFVILLE RD)
(JUST S. OF DAVIS DRIVE)
(905) 851-1279
(905) 417-7211
(905) 780-7771
(905) 201-6006
(905) 895-4661
RUTHERFORD
HWY 7 HWY 407
HWY 48
95 AUTO MALL BLVD.
(JUST N. OF ELGIN MILLS)
HWY 404
11667 YONGE ST.
(JANE N. OF RUTHERFORD)
ELGIN MILLS
YONGE ST.
100 AUTO VAUGHAN DR.
(IN #7 AUTO BLVD.)
STOUFFVILLE RD/MAIN
JANE ST.
7625 MARTIN GROVE RD.
DAVIS DRIVE
9TH LINE
ALTA NISSAN
HWY 400
MAPLE NISSAN
MARTINGROVE
ALTA NISSAN WOODBRIDGE
LESLIE STREET
www.altagroup.ca
5 locations to serve you Best.
HWY 7 HWY 407
Offers available from Offers available from September 1-30 2016. *Fully stackable cash discount of $1,650/$3,750/$4,000/$4,000 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable only to customers purchasing, financing or leasing any new 2016 Micra S MT (S5LG56 AA00)/2016 Sentra S MT (C4LG56 AA00)/2016 Alitma 2.5 (T4LG16 AA00)/2016 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG16 AA00). ◆Clearout price of $9,988/$13,988/$21,988/$22,988 on 2016 Micra S MT (S5LG56 AA00)/2016 Sentra S MT (C4LG56 AA00)/2016 Alitma 2.5 (T4LG16 AA00)/2016 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG16 AA00). Prices include all applicable discounts. +Standard rate finance cash discount of $6,000 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable only to customers financing any 2016 Pathfinder Platinum 4x4 (5XEG16 AA00) through NCF at standard rates. The cash discounts cannot be combined with lease or finance subvented rates or with any other offer. **Loyalty Bonus (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who, in the 90 days preceding the date of lease/finance of an Eligible New Vehicle (defined below), have leased or financed a 2007 or newer Nissan, Honda, Toyota or Hyundai brand vehicle (an “Existing Vehicle”) within past 90-days. Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferable or assignable, except to the current owner’s spouse or a co-owner/co-lease of the existing vehicle (either of whom must reside within the same household as the intended recipient of the offer). Individuals who purchased/leased a vehicle under a business name can qualify for the program provided that the new deal is not a fleet deal and that the individual can provide valid documentation that they are the registered primary owner of the business. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered model year 2016 Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of NCF Loyalty Bonus, as follows: (i) 2016 Altima ($2,000); (ii) 2016 Micra/Versa Note/Sentra ($500); (iii) 2016 Juke/Rogue ($600); (iv) 2016 Pathfinder ($800); (v) 2016 Titan XD ($1,000). Loyalty Dollars will be applied after taxes. Offer is combinable with other NCF incentives, but is not combinable with the Nissan Loyalty program. Offer valid on vehicles delivered between September 1 -30, 2016. ▲Models shown $18,719/27,729/$29,679/$37,474/$49,324 Selling price for a new 2016 Micra 1.6 SR AT (S5SG76 AE10)/2016 Sentra 1.8 SL CVT (C4TG16 AA00)/2016 Altima 2.5 SR (T4NG16 AA00)/2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/2016 Pathfinder Platinum 4x4 (5XEG16 AA00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,600/$1,600/$1,750/$1,795/$1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc. C
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