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While musician Tom Petty likely wasn’t decrying lengthy health care delays when he wrote The Waiting is the Hardest Part, many Ontario patients facing prolonged waits for a host of procedures can no doubt relate to the sentiment behind the song. Aside from dealing with pain accompanying many untreated ailments, patients forced to wait too long for treatment frequently experience worse outcomes once they do receive care, explained Patients Canada chair Michael Decter, who co-authored the 2006 report Navigating Canada’s Health Care. Decter went on to say there has been "slippage" since initial progress was made on wait times in 2004. A November 2016 report from the Fraser Institute, entitled Waiting Your Turn: Wait Times for Health Care in Canada, paints a pretty dismal picture of what waiting for care currently looks like. The average wait time from referral by a family doctor to treatment has ballooned from 9.3 weeks in 1993 to 20 weeks today. Ontario’s average wait time of 15.6 weeks is better than the national average, but still not worth celebrating compared to some other jurisdictions with universal health care. "I think medical wait times have become the defining feature of Canada’s health-care system," noted Bacchus Barua, a senior economist with the right-leaning think tank who co-authored the report. David Jensen, a spokesperson for Ontario’s Ministry of Health, said the province has invested more than $1.9 billion since 2003/4 to fund additional procedures to trim wait times and that nearly $78 million per year is being invested to allow 6,468 surgical procedures and more than 237,000 hours of operation for MRI and CT tests. That’s all well and good, but there has to be more to the government’s approach than simply throwing increasing sums of money at the problem, especially when you consider that health care already makes up $51.8 billion of the province’s $133.9-billion budget. Provincial and federal governments in Canada can and should look to other jurisdictions with universal health care systems to see what successes they’ve had with respect to wait times and try and emulate them here. With stress on the system only projected to grow as the population ages, the time for swift, decisive action is now. Patients waiting too long are people waiting too long to get on with their lives. Simply put, a lengthy wait to receive necessary health care adds insult to injury.
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Developers must respect tree-cutting rules Re: Markham tree cut spurs demand for higher fines; developer blames ’jealousy,’ Feb. 7. Thanks for shedding light on this critical issue. The developer’s comments are offensive. This has nothing to do with "jealousy," as he puts it, and everything to do with the fact that in Canada - and especially the city of Markham we respect and value our natural environment, parks and pond systems. Our trees and the natu-
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Offers available from February 17 – 28, 2017. The additional rebate of $500/$1,000 (including a dealer participation of $50/$250) is valid when leasing or financing through Nissan Canada Finance (NCF) (at inception) one of the following select new models: 2017 Rogue/2017 Sentra Turbo. This offer is valid from February 17 – 28, 2017. The offer is available to eligible customers for a limited time on approved credit only. The discount will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Applicable to NCF contracts only. Not combinable with fleet discounts and not applicable to cash purchase buyers. This offer is for units in participating Ontario Nissan retailers’ stock only. Offer not eligible for program protection. Certain conditions apply. See your Ontario Nissan Retailer today. **$2,200 No Charge All-Wheel Drive upgrade is available on new 2017 Rogue (excluding S FWD and SV special edition FWD) models purchased or financed with NCF at standard rates and delivered between February 1 – 28, 2017. Offer consists of a discount that can only be used at the time of initial purchase/finance and applied towards: (i) the purchase of an All-Wheel Drive system from an authorized Nissan dealer; and/or (ii) the purchase price of the vehicle. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2017 Rogue S FWD/2017 Sentra SV CVT at 0.99%/1.99% lease APR for 60/60 months equals monthly payments of $258/$214 with $1,495/$0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,952/$12,859. Lease Cash of $500/$2,275 is included in the advertised offer. ▲Models shown $38,024/$28,029 Selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL Platinum (PL00)/2017 Sentra SR Turbo CVT Premium (RL00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, 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 participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2017 Nissan Canada Inc.
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Spectacular Renovation with Gourmet Kitchen Featuring Exotic Wood Cabinets, Quartzite Countertops, Travertine Stone & Centre Island, Natural Oak Hardwood Thru-Out, Oak Staircase/Railings, Beautiful Master Bedroom with 5Pc “Spa” Ensuite W/ Seamless Glass Shower, Free Standing Soaker Tub & Floating Vanity, Interlocking Driveway, Walkways & Patio, Fully Fenced property. Call Roger Kortschot 416-729-7074 for more details! *TREB Stats
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OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN FEB 25 & 26 1-4 PM 450 Hewitt Circle, Newmarket *Stunning In Summerhill* 2 Storey Brick Family Home Featuring 4 Bedrooms And 4 Baths. High Ceilings, Open Concept Layout, Updated Kitchen W/ Gas Cooktop And SS Appliances. Hardwood Flooring, And Gas F/P With Floor To Ceiling Stone Surround. Large Finished Basement W/ Wet Bar And Sauna. Covered Porch Entrance. Fully Fenced Yard With Deck.
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144 ACRES OF GENTLY ROLLING LAND With A Small Stream. ALAN Approximately 90 ELSON Acres Of Workable Broker Remainder Treed Area 905.640.0888 (Great For Wildlife). Approximately 6 Miles From Sunderland Off Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc. Brokerage Highway 7 & 12.
LIVE AND WORK ON YOUR OWN PROPERTY! Opportunity To Purchase A Successful Framing/Gift Business W/Established Clientele. Incredible Location Walking Distance To Lake Simcoe And All Amenities. Stunning Home Boasts 5 Beds, 4 Baths, Kitchen W/Granite Countertops, Dining Room With W/O To Flagstone Patio, Fenced Yard W/Landscaping And Hot Tub.
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50 Acres in Beaverton to build your dream home or renovate existing 3 bedroom home. Call Nicole for more details!
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Desirable Brookview Terrace. Enjoy the tranquil sunsets & ravine view from your private balcony in this 900+ sq ft NW corner penthouse unit. Entertainer’s delight w open concept design w 9 ft ceilings, modern kitchen overlooking living/dining rm combo, spacious master bdrm w his/hers closets & 4pc ensuite. Second bdrm w northern view. Bonus 3pc bath w shower, ensuite laundry, custom blinds, underground pk spot, party/meeting rm, close to amenities.
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Lakefront property on sought-after Musselman Lake! Prime 50 ft x 151.5 ft lot with stunning lake views. Open concept-style layout, dining room vaulted, cedar, cathedral ceiling, 3 + 1 bedrooms, finished lower level, and entertaining-size deck overlooking lake! Turnkey condition, reno or build!
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Welcome home to the heart of The Kingsway! Boasting the ideal locale for all conveniences/transit & walking distance to soughtafter Lambton Kingsway PS. This beautiful, newly renovated, well loved, family home exudes comfort and charm with bright, functional space, spacious principal rooms, and an entertainer’s delight backyard with newer party-size deck, modern kitchen & baths, newer flooring thru-out; pot lights; bsmt reno+++
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Prestigious Cachet Woods presents this beautifully renovated family home on a premium pie shaped lot! This inviting home with endless curb appeal has been meticulously maintained by long term owners and boasts endless upgrades including fully renovated kitchen & bathrooms, gleaming hardwood floors, lush landscaping and much more! Don’t wait, call the PB Team today for your private showing.
Lake Estates presents a stately manor with breathtaking lake views & private beach membership! Luxuriously renovated with second-to-none finishes. Custom marble & stone work, hand carved woodwork ++ Master retreat w/ oversize spa-like ensuite & walk-out to private balcony. Entertainer’s delight finished lower level with cognac/cigar room & wine cellar. 6-car tandem garage+++
$6,280,000
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Cachet Estates presents a modern-day castle on a hill on 1.2 acres with all the bells and whistles. Featuring elegance and superior craftsmanship, this home offers 9573 square feet (above-grade) of luxury with 5 +1 bdrs; 9 baths; 6 car-tandem garage; elevator; 2 main level kitchens; huge covered terrace w/built-in kitchen; finished bsmt with walk-out, family room, nanny’s quarters, exercise rm, theatre rm, huge mud room, heated floors+++ The list is endless!
$7,488,000
Open house: 128 White Lotus Circ., Sun 2-4
This custom-built home with 8200 sq. ft. of luxurious living space is just steps to the lake. Featuring 4+1 bdrs all with ensuites, 10 ft+ main level ceilings, Downsview Kitchen, with Wolf, Sub-Zero & Miele appls, 5 fireplaces, master suite w/large walk-in custom closet, finished lower level with walkup, rec room, theatre room, exercise room, 3-car tandem garage+++
$1,688,800
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Richmond Hill
Prime Richmond Hill renovated family home! Boasting the ideal locale for all conveniences/transit & high-ranking, sought-after, Bayview Secondary School district. Featuring 2 + 2 bedrooms, hardwood floors, finished lower level with potential income, open concept-style with living room and 2nd kitchen, bedroom, bathroom+++
Beautiful custom built 6 bedroom, all with ensuites and walk-in closets, 9 bathroom estate home, nestled on a 1 acre, private, ravine lot with peaceful natural surroundings, in prime Richmond Hill. Featuring approximately 10,000 square feet of luxury with a welcoming and inviting foyer, a spectacular centre hall layout with cathedral ceilings, coffered ceilings, crown mouldings, wainscotting, gourmet kitchen, a finished lower level with walk-up, 4-car garage, geothermal heating+++
$1,299,000
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Create drama with bold paint colours Painting is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to transform the look of a space. Paint colours can dramatically change the mood and the design of a home. And depending on a homeowner’s goals, paint can make a statement or blend into the background. Many people are now looking to bold colours to make spaces stand out. But choosing a paint colour can be challenging for some. Homeowners looking to update walls and complement decor may want to look at some of the more impactful colours that Pantone indicates will be popular for the 2017 season. Primrose Yellow, Lapis Blue, Flame, Pink Yarrow, and 2017’s colour of the year, Greenery, are some of the more eyecatching selections. Once colours are selected, consider these guidelines for using bolder colours in room designs.
DECIDE HOW BIG AN IMPACT YOU WANT TO MAKE Are you looking for colour overload or just a small focal point of vivid colour? Remember, using bold colour doesn’t mean every wall must be lathered in that hue. Instead, select one wall to serve as an accent point and use that spot as your bold colour display. Otherwise, rely on bold colours to dress up otherwise mundane areas, such as the back wall of a cupboard or mouldings and trim.
TRY BOLD IN A SMALL SPACE Many people are surprised at how well bold colours work in small spaces. Powder rooms can be
an ideal spot to experiment with paint colours, as they are used for short periods of time. Try deep colours that can make the area seem intimate and even exotic. Dark, bold hues can be toned down by different accents, such as neutral coloured fixtures and towels.
GO BOLD IN THE KITCHEN Incorporate a splash of colour in the kitchen without going overboard. Try an appliance or design fixture in a bright shade. Or paint the inside of the cabinets in your favorite colour and install glass inserts in the cabinet doors so that everyone gets a peek of the colour beyond. A neutral kitchen also can be brightened up with the use of silverware, dishes, pots and pans, and other kitchen items, like stand mixers or blenders featured in bold hues.
ESTABLISH BALANCE Rely on neutral furniture, rugs, mouldings and baseboards if you decide to take bold colours up a notch. This will help create a sense of balance in the room.
STICK TO BOLDNESS ON INTERCHANGEABLE ITEMS Those who like to experiment with colour may find that they like to switch out the colours now and again. Instead of having to repaint every few months, use decorative items in bright shades to make swapping out colour that much easier. For example, replace area rugs, throw pillows and draperies. Paint over terra cotta flower pots when
the mood strikes. Painting is a fun way to experiment with colour and brighten up the home. Many homeowners are not hesitant to use bold shades of colour when they learn the right techniques.
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l Friday, February 24 Resume and Cover Letter and Interview Preparation Workshop WHEN: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. WHERE: Parya Trillium Foundation, 344 John St., Markham CONTACT: 905-764-0202 COST: We will help you to be prepared for an interview and write a good resume and cover letter. l Tuesday, February 28 Unionville Women’s Coffee Hour WHEN: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. WHERE: Markham Missionary Church, 5438 Major Mackenzie Dr. E., Markham CONTACT: 905-6404325 COST: $6 Dr. Grant Gordon will give a presentation on the hymn Amazing Grace. Women of all ages are invited to attend. Mother/child area in main room.
Employment Rights Workshop WHEN: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. WHERE: Milliken Mills Library , 7600 Kennedy Rd., Markham CONTACT: 905-513-7977 COST: Workshop designed to provide information to newcomers about employment rights in Ontario.Register by calling CLCYR at 905-508-5018.Drop-ins welcome. Youth Entrepreneur WHEN: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE:
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Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. Parya Trillium Foundation, 344 John St., Markham CONTACT: 905-764-0202 COST: Government programs and grant opportunities for small business owners. Pancake Supper WHEN: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Andrew’s United Church, 32 Main St. N., Markham CONTACT: 905-294-4978 COST: Adults $8, child $4, family $20 Call to reserve, or purchase tickets at the door. Markham At The Movies - Marguerite WHEN: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham CONTACT: 905-305-7469 amatthemovies.com COST: Won six awards Cesar Awards Best Best Actress, Costume Design, Best Production Design, and Best Sound. Venice Film Festival - Best Director. l Wednesday, March 1 Focus Group: Tamil collections at the library
WHEN: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Armadale Community Center, 2401 Denison St., Markham CONTACT: efok@markham.library.on.ca COST: We’re looking for feedback on our books, movies, music and magazines. l Thursday, March 2 Robert Michaels WHEN: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham CONTACT: 905-305-7469 COST: Prime: $69, Regular: $64 Multi-gold and platinum recording artist Robert Michaels has won the esteem of critics worldwide and a JUNO Award. l Friday, March 3 Yellow Brick House Gala WHEN: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Le Parc Banquet and Conference Centre, 8432 Leslie St., Markham CONTACT: 905-709-0900 COST: $200/ticket or $1,600/table The generous donations and corporate sponsorships received will go toward funding our four core program services.
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Markham PechaKucha Night WHEN: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Varley Art Gallery, 216 Main Street Unionville, Markham CONTACT: 905-477-7000 x3261 COST: Pay what you can. What is a PechaKucha? PechaKucha (the Japanese word for chit-chat) is not your typical slide show: presenters share their ideas in 20 slides x 20 seconds each. Aurora Winter Blues Festival 2017 WHEN: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: St. Andrew’s College Theatre, 15800 Yonge St., Aurora CONTACT: aurorawinterbluesfestival.ca/AWBF/Home.html COST: $50 - $60 Experience an upfront and intimate evening of live Blues. The
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Aurora Winter Blues Festival presents ’Lady Plays Guitar’ featuring the Sue Foley Band. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang WHEN: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham CONTACT: Unionville Theatre Company, www.unionvilletheatre.com COST: Adult $30; Student/Senior and Groups (15 or more) $25 Action packed, family-friendly comedic musical telling the story about a magical flying car, an
eccentric inventor and his two children. l Saturday, February 25 Family Fun Science Workshops WHEN: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham CONTACT: 005-305-5970 COST: $18 for one child and one adult From pulleys and gears to slimy experiments, we will explore the science behind some of our favourite things. For more information, visit markhammuseum
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To our patients, Our popular receptionist Ricky Sarino is retiring after more than 26 years of welcoming you and your families to our practice. Ricky’s warm greetings and her sincere interest in every one of you have made her an integral and much loved member of our team. Many of you have said that you enjoy coming into the office just so you can talk to Ricky. We’d like to ask you to send her off in style with a personal message of happy memories and congratulations. You may email them to our office at: ricky@dentistsyoulike.com. If you would like to stop by and wish her well she will be in the office on Thursday February 23, from 2- 5:30 and also Friday February 24 from 9 - 12. Let’s show Ricky how much we appreciate her!
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If You’re Suffering With Peripheral Neuropathy This Might Be The Most Important Thing You Read All Year
In order to effectively treat your long as you have not sustained at neuropathy three factors must be significant nerve damage there is hope! determined.
Markham—In our office we have many patients suffering with the debilitating symptoms of peripheral neuropathy like burning, weakness, pain, numbness, and tingling. We even see individuals whose neuropathy is so far advanced they are at risk of having their feet amputated. However, none of these are the reason neuropathy can be a deadly condition. One big
Dr. Zunaid Kagdi DC at Elite Care Chiropractic will do a Neuropathy Severity Examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage for only $27. This neuropathy severity examination The treatment we use in our office will consist of a detailed sensory is like watering a plant. This evaluation and a detailed analysis technology can allow the blood of the findings of your neuropathy. vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and provide Dr. Kagdi will be offering this them with the proper nutrients to Neuropathy Severity Examination heal and repair. It’s like adding from now until Friday March 31, water to a plant and seeing the 2017. roots grow deeper and deeper. 1) What is the underlying cause? 2) How Much Nerve Damage has Been Sustained. 3) How much treatment will your condition require?
Figure 2: When these very small blood vessels become diseased they begin to shrivel up and the nerves begin to degenerate.
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Peripheral Neuropathy: A Painful Condition?
Sadly, over 256,000 seniors fall each year in Canada (www.publichealth.gc.ca) many of whom visit the emergency room each year due to falls. Figure 1: Falls affect thousands of seniors in the Canada This damage that results in balance every year problems is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves risk from peripheral neuropathy in the hands and feet which causes is the balance problems and falls the nerves to begin to degenerate that this condition can cause. due to lack of nutrient flow. As you can see in Figure 2, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems as well as, pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms.
Figure 3: The blood vessels will grow back around the nerves much like a plant’s roots grow when watered. The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological exam. As
Call 905-554-8444 to make an appointment with Dr. Kagdi to determine if your peripheral neuropathy can be treated and your balance restored. NOTE: Elite Care Chiropractic is located on the North West corner of Markham Rd. and 16th Ave. Across from the Garden Basket. ADVERTORIAL
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You see, the nerves in your feet help send signals to your brain to maintain proper balance. When the nerves are damaged by neuropathy it is common to feel like you are off balance, or going to fall. Many of you reading this may have already fallen, and live in fear that your next fall may result in a fracture or concussion.
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Patrons can rent snowshoes for $5 and crosscountry skis, boots and poles for $10, cash only. Be sure to dress in layers, wear comfortable footwear, wear sunglasses and sunscreen and bring a light backpack to carry your belongings. For more information or for current trail conditions, visit experienceking.ca or call 905-833-5321.
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JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com LAST WEEK: Feb. 18 - Won 7-4 at Orangeville Flyers . Feb. 17 - Lost 4-2 vs. Cobourg Cougars. COMING UP: Feb. 24 at Trenton Golden Hawks, 7:30 p.m. . Feb. 25 at Oakville Blades.Game NOTES: Rylee St. Onge netted a hat trick as the Royals roared to 3-0 and 7-1intermission leads to top Orangeville Flyers in Orangeville. Sam Hu, Zach Grzelewski, Justin Bennett and Lucas Condotta had the other goals . Against Cobourg, the Cougars scored three unanswered goals in the third period to erase a 2-1 Markham lead supplied by goals from Matthew Carroll and Sam Hu. THE SKINNY: The Royals clinched first place in the North Division with the win over Orangeville. The victory was also the 30th of the season for Markham. Rylee
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the estate of Mariam Farah Rizkallah, late of the City of Markham in the Province of Ontario, who died on or about the 12th day of January, 2017. Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 20th day of March, 2017 after which date the estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received. DATED at Toronto, Ontario, this 8th day of February, 2017. Nidal Rizkallah, Estate Trustee By: March 20, 2017 Tel: 416.737.8472
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