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Three people, including a 17year-old male from Georgina, have been charged with human trafficking after York Regional Police responded to a 911 call from a victim in Georgina.

Police received a 911 call March 12 from a female being held against her will at an unknown location for the purpose of prostitution.

Officers were able to track down the location of the call and locate the victim.

Three male suspects were arrested inside the residence and have been charged with several offences related to human trafficking, according to police.

Contrary to common misperceptions that sex slaves are brought here from impoverished countries, 63 per cent of Ontario’s victims of human trafficking are Canadian citizens, says the organizer of a York Region awareness event on human trafficking. l See TRIO, page 35

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They can select the perfect steak from the butcher or sustainable salmon from the fish monger before picking up fresh vegetables from the produce stands, Camembert from the cheese shop, dessert from the bakery and a freshly squeezed mango smoothie from the juice bar.

Part of the mall’s $60million redevelopment plans, the market will also offer a gift shop and restaurants facing on to Yonge Street.

"I think for us it’s really a food market concept that’s quality driven. This is really to enhance people’s experience while visiting the shopping centre. It’s more of an experience that’s tied into food. We see the increasing popularity of food and beverage so it’s something that’s important to our customers," said BriAnn Stuart, general manager of mall owner Oxford Properties Group, adding this is the company’s first such food market.

"It’s about experience and that’s what’s important to people and I think that’s what they’re asking for. To be honest, right now there are other grocery stores so that market’s filled so what is it that can offer an experience? Quality. A place of convenience and comfort. It allows customers a one-stop shop while complementing the other amenities the mall has to offer. Our location is great. We’re really the centre and the hub of York Re-

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Joan Stonehocker, executive director of the York Region Food Network, welcomes high-end grocery stores and locally sourced food but points out there are also many people in York Region on lower incomes that sturggle to access food. She would like to see the growing problem of income inequity addressed. gion."

While an upscale food market in a shopping mall is rare, York Region is no stranger to grocery stores looking to make food shopping a posh experience.

The grocery list includes Coppa’s Fresh Market in King City, Michael-Angelo’s in Aurora, Concord Food Centre in Thornhill, Vince’s Market in Newmarket and Sharon, Organic Garage in Thornhill, Nature’s Emporium in Newmarket, Yummy Market in Maple, T and T Supermarket in Markham, Unionville, Thornhill and Richmond Hill, Cataldi Fresh Market in Woodbridge and Longo’s in Aurora, Thornhill, Markham, Maple, Richmond Hill and Woodbridge.

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Food is trendy, he said, adding Canadian foodies have benefited from the tremendous influx of immigrants bringing their cuisine here.

"Food has gone from a commodity to a hot product.

A decade ago, fashion was paramount. Today, food is the new fashion. It is the status symbol. It is how you express yourself," he said.

"Food is fashionable. It is driven by many things. One thing is there’s a lot of people making more money.

There’s a lot of people who aren’t, too."

Joan Stonehocker, executive director with the York Region Food Network, which advocates on food security issues, welcomes

high-end grocery stores and locally-sourced food but points out there is another side of the coin that shouldn’t be ignored.

"I think that anything that supports our food infrastructure is a good thing," she said.

"But obviously there is a growing food insecurity, poverty problem in York Region. We’re hearing from all sorts of agencies that more and more people are coming for assistance because of the high cost of housing and increasing inequality. To me, you’re not going to solve those or hinder them so much by the actual food. We really need to think about policies like basic income and all of these things that will make a difference because food insecurity is a poverty problem and you’re not going to solve it with food."

Walking into the Richmond Hill Community Food Bank, the first thing clients see just beyond the reception area is a table with fresh bread, bagels, wraps and even a very small selection of packaged baked goods. Just beyond the bread table are two bins, one with some large carrots and the other with a few onions.

In the summer, the Hillcrest Farmers’ Market supplies the food bank with fresh fruit. There are also two fridges with cartons of milk, provided by the Ontario Association of Food Banks, and eggs.

But let’s face it, most of the staples at a food bank, where clients are only allowed to visit once a month, are cans and boxes. Shelves are stocked with soup, pasta, cereal, beans, canned meat, peanut butter, pancake mix and syrup and juice boxes. There are fruit cups and puddings but a sign says those are only to be taken for children.

Along another wall are shelves filled with baby formula and diapers. A couple of bins contain some non-food supplies such as personal hygiene products and pet food.

In the back room, this food bank is fortunate to have three freezers for frozen foods.

In 2016, 10,449 residents relied on food from food banks in Georgina, East Gwillimbury, Aurora, Newmarket, Richmond Hill and Markham, up from 10,263 in 2015, according to Alex Bilotta, executive director of LifeCorps Food Share, which supplies food to a number of agencies that provide food to people struggling to make ends meet.

Food banks in Whitchurch-Stouffville, King Township and Vaughan don’t belong to the LifeCorps network.

There were 6,829 adults who received food from LifeCorps food banks in York in 2016, up from 6,607 the year before.

The number of children served by the six food banks was 3,620 in 2016, down slightly from 3,656 in 2015.

The number of households that turned to the food banks was 4,024 in 2016, up from 3,892 in 2015.

Overall, the number of visits to the LifeCorps food banks was 49,127 last year compared to 46,297 the year before, Bilotta said.

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Transit requires big picture thinking At a certain point, a spoiled child needs to have its toys taken away. Perhaps that’s where we find ourselves with Toronto’s recent decisions regarding the TTC. Although the first T stands for Toronto, the TTC has grown from a local transportation service provider to an interregional one carrying riders on more than halfa-billion trips, from one end of the GTA to the other, making it the third-largest entity of its kind in North America after the New York City Transit Authority and Mexico City Metro. However, despite existing evidence supporting this fact - several TTC bus routes already operate outside of the city’s borders and a subway extension to Vaughan is expected to commence operation this year - and a scope only projected to expand, the priorities of Toronto’s decision makers remain bafflingly parochial.

Take, for instance, the latest push for a Scarborough subway.

Over the past seven years, Toronto’s plan has gone from a $1.5-billion, seven-stop light rail transit line (LRT), to replace the aging Scarborough RT, that would have been fully funded by the provincial government to a three-stop subway and now, most recently, to a sixkilometre extension to the Scarborough Town Centre that will cost an estimated $3.35 billion - with $1.48 million committed by the province, $660 million being contributed by the federal government and the remaining $910 million coming from the city - but could balloon to a final pricetag in excess of $5 billion.

The Toronto Star’s Jennifer Pagliaro reported last week that the subway extension is expected to serve 7,400 riders per hour in the busiest direction during rush hour, considerably less than the 15,000 people per hour minimum threshold needed to justify a subway, and will save five minutes for users compared to travel times on the SRT. In any event, the project demonstrates Toronto council shouldn’t be behind the wheel any longer. The potential expenditure is too great when so many other transit projects in York Region and across the GTHA remain in need of funding. As such, the province and the federal government should balk at contributing money to this folly.

What’s more, it may even be time for transit planning authority Metrolinx to take over the TTC to ensure funding is directed to projects that will deliver the maximum benefit for commuters in the GTHA. It’s an old idea whose time may have come.

Something must change. There’s too much at stake.

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• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • Too easy to get dictatorial government Re: EDITORIAL: Let’s not shoot the messengers, March 2 I am puzzled: where are the U.S.’s ’univision’ Republicans pushing their country and its democracy?

Are they focused more on their interest and choose to ignore Trump’s peculiar behaviour, unethical ideas and obsessions for control and popularity? Do they care that free speech and the valuable service that media plays continues without threats of being closed down? Is integrity present in the Republican senate’s operations, or is sleeping profoundly?

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Important to cherish, Canadian values It has become increasingly controversial and subjective to talk or write about Canadian values. The media, the politicians, and everyone else seem to be misguiding the core principles that most newcomers to Canada cherish. I am a former refugee; my family and I landed here on a ministerial permit, cherished the opportunity afforded to us and tried us best to integrate ourselves into the system. It was Canada’s core values which allowed us to find the peace and tranquility we were seeking!

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These core values of tolerance, acceptance and fundamental freedoms are the part of Canadian values that we must celebrate without hesitation.

The values which our community championed as a way to rejuvenate our spirits and establish a second chance for ourselves are now being deemed not politically correct.

There are communities in Canada who adequately respect the values and adapt them as integral aspects of their lives. These values are so important that those who continue to migrate to Canada must comply with them or else we will only disturb what seems to be working well.

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Liu is on a 6-month Cuso mission in Peru and returns home in May.

Woman gains great insight from Andes experience in Peru TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com A 22-year-old Markham resident who has spent the past four months working in the Andes mountains in Peru is coming home this May to York Region with a whole new perspective on life.

"I knew a little about Andean culture but not too much before I got here," said Ava Liu, from the Andes mountains.

"I find it sad because there is a stigma around the indigenous community. The good thing is that the communities have been able to keep their traditions alive," she said.

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Massive York Downs development has both sides talking TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com With the 2,400-residential-unit development proposed for York Downs Golf Club, the key issue between developer, staff and residents is to keep on talking.

That’s what Regional Coun. Jim Jones, development services committee chair, suggested early on in Monday’s initial meeting on the development application.

After several citizens complained to the committee they didn’t know enough about the 417-acre development proposed for north of 16th Avenue between Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road, Jones said the answer lies in more informal questionand-answer discussions between residents and the developer facilitated by councillors in a subcom-

mitee format.

It appears the Unionville subcommittee of council will be the vehicle under which residents will strive to get the answers they’re looking for.

Michael Gannon, a resident of Delhi Crescent just south of York Downs Golf Club, spoke of the numerous concerns for which he’s seeking answers.

"A large condo block is proposed across 16th Avenue; the condo block is totally out of character with the surrounding neighbourhood," said Gannon who wondered why the condo block couldn’t be located elsewhere within the development.

He also asked if the density target of 19.2 units per developable hectare was necessary, what tree plan was proposed for the development and the compensation value for

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The proposed Markham York Downs development would put 2,400 residential units on 308 acres of developable land on 417 acres of the York Downs Golf Club between Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road north of 16th Avenue. any trees cut down, that an exit to Warden Avenue be planned (one is not cur-

rently part of the developer’s plan) so that residents aren’t subject to an-

other 5,000 cars exiting onto 16th Avenue, "which is already clogged any-

way." He said the development should be put off until 16th Avenue is widened.

Coun. Valerie Burke made it clear the proposal would not get her support.

"Right now this land is providing huge natural benefits; cooling, stormwater benefits, natural irrigation, carbon sequestration and homes for wildlife. What really concerns me is all the wildlife that will be driven out of this property.

"To me, I cannot support this application. My conscience will not let me support this application."

Residents will have a chance to hear from the developer at a public meeting at council chambers, April 5 at 7 p.m.

The application is still in its initial stages and no decisions have yet been made.

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The people of Markham have spoken! This year’s Readers’ Choice Poll was our most popular ever! The votes have been counted...

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Best Automotive

Best Real Estate

Auto Body Shop.........................................................................Sam’s Garage Auto Part Store...........................................................................Fairview Auto Auto Service................................................................... Active Green & Ross Car Wash.............................................................................. Budget Car Wash Domestic Car Dealership ................................................Markville Chevrolet Import Car Dealership.............................................Don Valley North Toyota Muffler Shop ..............................................................................Village Nissan New Car Salesperson ...........................Phillip Hudson, Markville Chevrolet Oil Change/Lube ...............................................................................Jiffy Lube Tire Store........................................................................ Active Green & Ross Transmission Shop.................................................................. Markham Auto Used Car Salesperson .............................. Mike Treacy, Markville Chevrolet

Mortgage Broker ........................................... Paula Roberts, Roberts Group Real Estate Agent ...................................................................... Cathy Walker Real Estate Brokerage......................................Re/Max All Stars Realty Inc Real Estate Team...............................................................Stephen Tar Team

Best Dining Experience

All Around Restaurant .................................................Smash Kitchen & Bar Breakfast...........................................................Cora’s at Warden and Hwy 7 Brunch ......................................................................................................Cora’s Buffet/All You Can Eat................................................Mandarin at Boxgrove Caribbean Restaurant ........................................................................ Mr. Jerk Casual Dining........................................................................................... Joey’s Chicken Restaurant/Chicken wings ............................................. Wild Wing Chinese Restaurant ..........................................................................Mandarin Coffee Shop/Doughnuts/Pastries.............................................T & T Bakery Fine Dining........................................................................................... The Keg Fish & Chips................................................................Bluenose Fish & Chips Greek Restaurant................................................................................... Ithaca Hamburger.................................................................................Tom’s Burgers Ice Cream..................................................................... Firehall Confectionary Indian Restaurant ..............................................................................Ambiyan Italian Restaurant .............................................................. Folco’s Ristorante Japanese Restaurant/Sushi ................................................................. Osaka Outdoor Patio................................................................Duchess of Markham Pizza..............................................................................................Station Pizza Pub........................................................................................... Unionville Arms Salad Bar.................................................................................. Garden Basket Seafood Restaurant..................................................Danny’s Fish and Chips Sports Bar .....................................................................Duchess of Markham Steak Restaurant ..............................................................Peter’s Fine Dining Tea Room.............................................................The Old Curiosity Tea Shop Thai Restaurant........................................................................Little Bangkok

Best Entertainment

Art Gallery..........................................Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Billiards/Pool Hall ............................................................................. Master Q Bowling.....................................................................................Markham Bowl Children’s Entertainment ................................... Cornell Community Centre Cinema Complex....................................................... Cineplex Markham VIP Driving Range .................................................................................. The Dome Live Entertainment/Music Hall ................................................ Flato Theater Live Theatre ................................................................................ Flato Theatre Local Golf Course.......................................................................... Angus Glen

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Acupuncture....................................................................................................... ........... Dr Kirsten Thomas - In Balance Chiropractic & Acupuncture Clinic Chiropractor ....................................................................................................... ........... Dr Kirsten Thomas - In Balance Chiropractic & Acupuncture Clinic Dental Hygienist ............................................................... Margit - Dr Brown’s Dentist ..................................................................................... Dr Kevin Brown Denturist.................................................................................. Fernando Crupi Esthetician .................................................................Claudia - Ashgrove Spa Foot Specialist .......................Rahim Amarshi - Cornell Foot and Orthotics General Practitioner........................................................... Dr Steve McLaren Hearing Centre ......................................................Markham Hearing Centre Homeopathic Medicine .................................................................................... ......................................... Dr Jennifer Corey ND RMT RAc - Balanced Living Massage Therapist............................................................................................ ................................... Solace Natural Health and Massage Therapy Centre Naturopathic Doctor ..............................................................Dr Debbie Smrz Optometrist..........................................Dr Serena Ajani - Cornell Optometry Pharmacist...........................................................Steve - Heritage Pharmacy Physiotherapist................................................Apple Creek Sports Medicine Reflexologist ............ Solace Natural Health and Massage Therapy Centre Walk-in Clinic ........................................................ Box Grove Medical Centre

Best Business Services

Accountant...........................................................................Joanne Pagliocca Accounting Firm............ Williams & Partners Chartered Accountants LLP Animal Hospital/Veterinarian............................Markham Veterinary Clinic Bank/Trust Company....................................................................................TD Banquet Facility.....................................................................Crystal Fountain Brew Your Own Wine/Beer .................................................... The wine place Car Rental .........................................................................................Enterprise Catering Company..............................................Great Canadian Food Truck Cleaning Company ........................................................................ Clean 4 Me Computer Repair.............................................................................. Twinbytes Contractor .........................................................................The Painters Group Courier Service ............................................................................ Canada Post Dance Studio .................................................................................... AB Dance Day Camp.......................................................................................... AB Dance Daycare Centre.................................................................................All Smiles Driving School......................................................... Young Drivers of Canada Dry Cleaners ....................................................................... Heritage Cleaners Dry Cleaners .............................................................................. York Cleaners Employment Agency................................................................................... JVS Financial Planner ....................................... John Klotz Northwood Financial Fitness Centre.......................................................................Markville Fitness Funeral Home........................................................................... Dixon Garland Gas Station ................................................................................ Petro Canada Gymnastics Club................................................. Markham Gymnastics Club Hair Salon ....................................................................................Turning Hedz Hairstylist/Barber.......................................................................Sarah Hosaki Heating and Air Conditioning ...... Unionville Heating and Air Conditioning Hotel/Motel.................................................................................. Hilton Suites Insurance Agent .............................................................................. John Klotz Insurance Company .......................................................................State Farm Interior Decorating Company............................................. The HomeSource Investment/Financial Company ......................................... TD Canada Trust Landscape Company/Lawn Service ....................... Markham Landscaping Laser Hair Removal ................................................................ Sherlase Clinic Lawyer .........................................................................................Cosimo Crupi Legal Services ..................................................................................Crupi Law Manicure/Pedicure ................................................................... Ashgrove Spa Marital Arts Club .................................................................... Pound 4 Pound Montessori School........................................................ Unionville Montessori Moving Company...................................................................... AMJ Campbell Music Instruction/School .......................................................School of Rock Newspaper .........................................................Markham Economist & Sun Office Cleaners .............................................................................. Clean 4 Me Pet Boarding .........................................................Morning Side Pet Hospital Pet Boarding ................................................... Woofur Dog and Cat Services Pet Groomer ...................................................................... Poochies Paradise Pet Training.........................................................................................Dogeden Photography Studio ............................................................... Mary Ann Ferry Pilates Studio ................................................ Hot Yoga Wellness Buttonville Plumbing Services/Plumber ........................................... Griffith’s Plumbing Pool & Spa Supply Company....................................................Mayfair Pools Print Shop ...........................................................................Markham Printing Private School............................................................... Unionville Montessori Retirement Home .......................................................................... Swan Lake Roofing Company............................................................................. Edmund’s Shoe Repair ..................................................................... Odeon Shoe Repair Spa Salon & Esthetics.............................................................. Ashgrove Spa Storage ........................................................................... Zoom Zoom Storage Tailor Shop .............................................................................. Fast Needle Inc Tailor Shop ..........................................................................Hartman 85 Main Tanning Salon............................................................................. Tropical Rayz Taxi Service................................................................. Markham Taxi & Limo Town Crier ...................................................................................John Webster Traffic Ticket Specialist ......................................................................XCopper Travel Agency..................................................... Markham Cruise and Travel Travel Agent .................................................................................. David Jacob

Travel Agent ................................ Jane Milrose - Expedia Cruiseship Centre Upholsterer...........................................................Don Hammond Upholstery Weight Loss Clinic..............................Healthy Lifestyles Weight Loss Clinic Yoga Studio........................................................................ Markham Moksha

Best Shopping

Appliance Store................................................................................... The Bay Bakery Shop ..............................................................................Village Grocer Bath Store ............................................................Markham Home Hardware Bedding Store.............................................................. Bed Bath and Beyond Bicycle Shop ....................................................................................Cycle Path Book Store .............................................................................Chapters- Indigo Bridal Shop ...................................................................................Julia’s Birdal Bulk Food Store......................................................................................Costco Butcher Shop ........................................................................... Garden Basket Camera Store/Photography Equipment........................ Amazing Photo Inc Carpet/ Flooring Retailer ...................................Markham Custom Flooring Cell Phone Centre ................................................................................... Apple Children’s Clothing Store...................................................................Gap Kids Chocolate/Candy Store ........................................Old Firehall confectionery Craft Shop ............................................................................... Markham Guild Department Store .....................................................Hudson’s Bay Company Drug Store.................................................................................... Heritage IDA Educational Supplies ................................................................... Mastermind Electronic Store ......................................................................... Kennedy Hi Fi Fabric Store.....................................................................................Fabric Spot Fireplace Store ..................................................................................Napoleon Florist Shop................................................................................Kate’s Garden Furniture Store .................................................................... The HomeSource Gardening/Outdoor Store ............................................... Sheridan nurseries Gift Shop ....................................................................................... Cornercopia Glass and Mirror Store .................................................Pilkey Glass & Mirror Golf Store .......................................................................................... Golf Town Grocery Store....................................................................The Garden Basket Health & Beauty Products ............................................Shoppers Drug Mart Health Food Store ....................................................................Healthy Planet Hobby/Collectables Store ..................................................... Pinnacle Hobby Home Decorating/Accessories Store ........................................ Cornercopia Home Improvement/ Hardware Store............... Markham HomeHardware Jewelry Store ..................................................................... Hempen Jewellers Kitchen Supplies Store ......................................................Kitchen Stuff Plus Ladies Clothing Store .....................................................Peppertree Klassics Lighting Centre ................................................................... Supreme Lighting Lingerie Store ........................................................................ Victoria’s Secret Local Strip Plaza/ Mall.............................................................Markville Mall Marine Store ............................................................................ Central Marine Mattress Store...........................................................................Sleep Country Men’s Formal Wear Store....................................................Ed’s fine imports Music and Instruments Store ............................................ Long & McQuade Office Supply Store .............................................................................. Staples Optical Store ............................................................. Markham Vision Centre Organic Food Store/ Health Food Store................................Healthy Planet Paint & Wallpaper Store ......................................Markham Colour & Decor Party Supply Store ........................................................................... Party City Pet Store .............................................................................................Dogeden Picture Framing Store......................................................................Frame Art Shoe Store Adults .................................Markham Village Shoes and Boots Shoe Store Children.................................................................Kiddie Kobbler Sporting Goods Store ...................................................Markham Pro Sports Toy Store................................................................................Mastermind Toys Vacuum Store .................................................................... Markham Vacuum Water Supplier..................................................................................... No Frills Window & Door Company...................................... Markham Garage Doors Window Coverings Store .....................Window Shade Supply of Markham Women’s Accessories Store...........................................Peppertree Klassics

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!

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CRISIS

Conscription Crisis of 1917 After the Battle of the Somme in 1916, Prime Minister Robert Borden realized the gap between recruits, 300,000, and the number of soldiers he promised by the end of the year, 500,000, was huge. The imposition of conscription caused a weekend of rioting in Quebec between March 28 and April 1, 1918. By Good Friday evening, an estimated 15,000 rioters had ransacked the conscription office as well as two pro-conscription newspapers in Quebec City. In the end, about 125,000 men were conscripted and only about 25,000 served at the front.

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Local mom’s emoji patches taking world by storm Easy Peasy Patches sells thousands of designs AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com Ripped jeans are a part of childhood, where playing hard is not only a child’s dream, but their job.

And as a mom of three, Andrea Winarski made it her job - and later her business to fix those tattered pants.

A quick and cool fix was using patches to cover up holes and tears.

The iron-on patches didn’t stick to jeans, Winarski said, and she wasn’t about to take up sewing to sew on embroidered patches.

It took the Markham resident about year to develop the right fabric-adhesive combination, which is now patented.

"It’s not a sticker. It’s not a patch. It’s a sticker-

patch," she said. "It’s so simple. But when people see it, it’s like ah-ha."

That was six years ago, when Winarski founded Grab-a-Scab.

"My kids always had scabbed knees, they thought it was cool," said the former pharmaceutical sales representative.

Grab-a-Scab morphed into Easy Peasy Patches, which are manufactured in Aurora. Initially, her focus was creating patches to cover holes in ripped jeans.

But as the company - and her children - grew, ripped jeans are now a sliver of the business.

With thousands of patch designs, Easy Peasy Patches can be found on backpacks, water bottles, clothes, sports jerseys, shoes, books, laptops and bags.

"It’s like the old sticker collections of ’80s," she said. "It’s about personalizing your stuff and upcycling, making something new again."

She started by dedicat-

ing 30 minutes each week creating patches, then 30 minutes each day and soon it became a full-time endeavour.

"You can’t do things halfway," she said. "It’s all in or you never know."

Winarski is one of two dozen Canadian moms nominated for the annual Mompreneur Award, which recognizes the hard work and talent of busy mom entrepreneurs.

"It was a big jump," she said of starting Easy Peasy Patches. "Solving a problem was my inspiration for starting the company."

And setting the example of not being scared to take risks is what keeps her motivated, she added. And it’s not just clothes and backpacks. Easy Peasy Patches have been used to mend tubes, barbecue covers, trampolines and screen doors with orders coming from as far away as Fiji, Malta and New Zealand.

This year, Winarski launched a line of larger

utility patches, ideal for mending snow pants, reflective strips for bikes and a collection of allergy awareness patches, designed with the help of a professional allergist.

The line was inspired by her child’s friend who had a food allergy.

"I knew there was an allergy, but I couldn’t always remember what it was," Winarski said. "Seeing the patch on a backpack, keeps the allergy top of mind for parents and teachers."

Winarski works with a collection of graphic artists who design patches with kids in mind, patches that make you chuckle.

One of the top selling patches is the "poop" emoji followed by the large black utility patch designed for mending snow pants.

"My kids said, I had to have the poop emoji," she said.

For more information, visit easypeasypatches.com.

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Andrea Winarski is nominated for the Mompreneur of the Year Award. She created Easy Peasy Patches, washable peel ’n’ stick patches for clothing.

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Make your basement the ultimate comfort zone

By Scott McGillivray When it comes to basement renovations, there are some must-haves to create a cosy, relaxing retreat. Remember that the most important elements start at the heart of your renovation, rather than in the finishes. Ensure your basement lives up to its potential by following these five tips: 1. Start with a dry space. Address any signs of moisture and select materials that work well below grade, where humidity and moisture levels can pose challenges.

2. Choose an insulation that can stand up to moisture.

One made of inorganic materials that can dry out if exposed to moisture is best.

I prefer stone wool over fibreglass just for that reason.

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Things like electrical, plumbing, and HVAC needs to be done properly and to code for safety reasons. Ensure tradespeople are licensed and insured. Ask for references. When wiring the electrical, plan for sufficient lighting to prevent a cavernous feel. For instant ambiance, recessed lights on a dimmer switch are a great option.

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4. Shut out the sound. Before you close in the walls, consider adding soundproofing for peace and quiet. Look for an insulation product called Safe ‘n’ Sound. I like it because it’s easy to install and adds important fire resistance. One layer should suffice. Simply press into place between the studs or joists. Use resilient channels before adding dry wall. This will separate the floor joists from the drywall, minimizing impact noise transferring from

room to room.

5. Finish up with flooring. A good subfloor and moistureresistant flooring such as vinyl, laminate or tile will finish the job. For increased warmth, consider in-floor radiant heating, a gas or electric fireplace or area rugs. Paint with warm or soft colours for a bright, airy tone. Select cosy furniture, but avoid oversized pieces that can overwhelm the space.

Finally, reassess your new space every six months. Does

it fulfill its purpose as a relaxing retreat? If not, purge items that cause clutter or that you simply don’t love. Reinvigorate the space by adding interesting accessories. After all, isn’t life too short for an uninspired home?

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How to create the perfect playroom Children are full of surprises. From your heart to your home, they sure do make an impact. If there's room to spare, it's great for kids to have their own space––a place to play, make noise, jump around and unleash their creativity. But how does one create this super room that has to be fun, safe, multifunctional and inspiring? It's more than possible, and it just might save your sanity. Follow these top tips to create the perfect playroom.

SOUNDPROOF: Kids are noisy. You might be thinking there's no way around this one, but soundproofing insulation has you covered. If you don't enjoy the noise of boisterous play permeating to other areas of the house, than this is the perfect solution. Experts often recommend a product called Roxul Safe 'n' Sound, because its high-density composition and non-directional fibre structure do an amazing job of turning your indoor playground into a quiet zone.

It is also made with natural and recycled materials and is Greenguard certified for indoor air quality.

STORAGE: Whether it's toys, board games, books, tiny collections or craft supplies, it's sometimes surprising how much stuff there is to tuck away. Keep things looking tidy and organized with clever storage pieces. Look for items that pull double duty––great from a design perspective, but with easy-access, pull-out drawers or shelving. Neatly labeled clear plastic containers are also a favourite, as are built-in benches with toss cushions. Be sure to keep plenty of open floor space, because kids love to and need

to move.

SAFETY: It's important to tailor safety measures to your child's age and stage of development. A good rule of thumb is to ensure that all large furnishings are secured to the wall to prevent toppling. Soft storage drawers or lightweight bins are better than heavy plastic tubs or large toy boxes. Outlet covers

can help reduce risk for younger children. Consider green building materials and low VOC paints. Install parental controls on any computers, tablets or electronic devices.

SPECIAL FEATURES: Kids love to unleash their imaginations. If you have the space, consider a small, elevated stage for performances. A painted chalkboard wall is always

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Markham Fair and the World’s Finest Show have been long-time supporters of the hospital.

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Seven people boldly came forward to share an aspect of their experience and opened up at PechaKucha, a Japanese-inspired event that allows each speaker the chance to briefly tell a tale.

PechaKucha was first performed in Tokyo, Japan, in 2003 and is now a regular event in 900 cities around the globe. Friday’s event was the 14th edition in Markham.

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Then there was teacher Chris Cluff who used innovative slides and ideas to talk about teaching and learning styles, Gaby Cameto and her desire to step outside her comfort zone by climbing Africa’s highest mountain with her teenage son and Unionville’s own Shanta Sundarason who explained how everyone could take part in a social justice cause. She also had kids from her group the

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Last, but not least, was York Region Media Group’s own crime and justice reporter Jeremy Grimaldi, who made a presentation about Markham’s Jennifer Pan and her doomed plot to kill her parents. Grimaldi has penned the true-crime book A Daughter’s Deadly Deception about the Pan murder and covered the nearly year-long trial.

PechaKucha also featured free food and music for those who attended as well as SpeakerBoxing, a spoken word performance

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In relation to the Georgina incident, Ahmed Sheikh, 26, of Richmond Hill, is charged with numerous offences, including trafficking, kidnapping, forcible confinement, sexual assault, trafficking cocaine and breach of probation.

Ali Gulud, 45, of Montreal is charged with forcible confinement, sexual assault and trafficking in persons.

A 17-year-old male from Georgina is facing charges of trafficking in persons, forcible confinement and sexual assault.

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old, you just want to be accepted and loved. So, the trafficker knows that and preys on that."

What often begins as a seemingly romantic and trusting relationship can quickly result in the victim being trapped in the sex trade through threats, shame and violence, Jackson said.

"It’s domestic, it’s violence, it’s slavery. The most vulnerable are between 12 and high school age, 16 or 17. Typically, she enters in at around age 13 or 14," she said, quoting research from the Alliance Against Modern Slavery Ontario Coalition Research Initiative on The Incidence of Human Trafficking in Ontario.

"What we want to do is change the perception of what people think of this human being, that she is definitely for the most part not there of her own volition. It’s not like she chose it, it’s not empowering, it’s

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"I think the perception, especially in a lovely suburb-type area like York Region, we don’t think something this dark and heinous is happening here.

It’s always something that we would see in the news that is happening in Cambodia or Africa or just somewhere else but not that a culture that is sophisticated and privileged should be facing this kind of issue," she said, adding Newmarket and Markham appear to be "targeted" communities for human trafficking.

"But the reality is that it

does happen and it is happening more and more.

The Internet is a proponent in it. There is a dollar figure, and it’s really disgusting to say this, but each girl who is trafficked represents about $125,000 a year (in income for the trafficker)."

Jackson is organizing She’s Not For Sale on March 28 in WhitchurchStouffville.

It will feature keynote speaker Casandra Diamond, who will draw on her past experiences in the sex industry and her position now as director of BridgeNorth, a program of Grace Church in Newmarket that helps women trapped in prostitution, sexual exploitation and trafficking.

Marianne Deeks, a youth worker and speaker with faith-based charity Youth Unlimited, will talk about building resiliency in youth and point to ways parents can talk to their

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Residents can’t get any help from 407, province TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com When it comes to getting some help with their fencing or soil issues, Markham residents who live along the 407 just can’t get no satisfaction.

Not from Hwy. 407 officials and not from the Government of Ontario, both of whom have washed their hands of helping out beleaguered citizens who live along Rougehaven Way and Shouten Crescent who for years have asked for answers - and some compensation too.

It’s not that many of the people who live along the fence line won’t pay to replace the rotted out and destroyed fencing that’s been there over 15 years. Most admit it’s on their private property and it’s therefore their expense to replace it.

But the residents do place the blame for the problem on faulty soil erosion caused by either the

Ontario government or the 407, whichever authority is responsible, for erecting a berm they say has slid into the fence over the years, thus ruining it over time.

Residents voiced their frustration with the process during a recent meeting called by Ward 4 Coun.

Karen Rea. "Our fences are falling down and the berm seems to be pushing against the fence, rotting the fence, knocking the fence over, and it’s a big expense," said John Procenko, an area homeowner.

"No one seems to take responsibility that the berm was put up incorrectly."

The fence was made of high-quality materials and "it’s not meant to stay underwater as long as it does," said Shahe Kassardjian.

Procenko believes someone should step up and take responsibility and pay for a new fence, disagreeing with some of

the other residents who say they would be willing to pay for their section of fencing.

The Ontario Government said in a statement from Minister of Transportation and Vaughan MPP Steven Del Duca’s office: "We’re aware of this issue but do not have a role to play in the dispute.

Noise walls, built by developers as part of new subdivisions and located on private lands are the responsibility of the new homeowners."

As for 407/ETR, it also said it has no responsibility in the matter in a brief statement.

"407 ETR has worked with the community and the Town of Markham to resolve the matter on a good neighbour basis," said Kevin Sack, 407 ETR vice-president of marketing, communications and government relations, in a statement. "The company has attended meetings

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help resolve the matter and assist residents."

Rea, who was signing up residents for a petition she will present to the Ontario government, is eager to get action taken on the issue.

"I am still going to request a meeting with (Del Duca) . and if he refuses, I will go higher up," Rea said.

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l Thursday, March 23 Real Estate Panel: First-time Home Buyers WHEN: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: Angus Glen Community Centre and Library, 3990 Major MacKenzie Dr. E., Markham CONTACT: Evelyn Fok, efok@markham.library.on.ca, https://mplfirsthome.eventbrite.ca COST: Our real estate panel aims to provide first-time home buyers with information and answer any questions about buying a first home. Register on the website.

Meditate with a Monk WHEN: 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: Buddha Meditation Centre, 11175 Kennedy Rd., Markham CONTACT: The Buddha Meditation Centre, 905-927-7117, info@mahamevnawa.ca COST: You get the chance to meditate and chant with a monk trained in the Theravada tradition. Instructions will be given. Suitable for all experience levels. l Friday, March 24 Language Cafe - Friday WHEN: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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This presentation will explain the basics of the Canadian legal framework, and the rights and responsibilities which tenants have in Ontario. l Tuesday, March 28 Unionville Women’s Coffee Hour WHEN: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. WHERE: Markham Missionary Church, 5438 Major Mackenzie Dr. E., Markham CONTACT: Marg Murphy, 905-640-4325 COST: $6 Jenya Drazman will give a presentation on the Passover Celebration at the Unionville Women’s Coffee Hour. Mother/child area in main room. Call for more information.

Lyme Disease is a Serious Health Concern WHEN: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: Grace Anglican Church, 19 Parkway Ave., Markham CONTACT: Linda, yorknorth.lymegroup@gmail.com COST: Our meeting is open to the public and especially to those who are already impacted by Lyme disease. We will be showing the documentary, Emergence.

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5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, March 25 Earth Hour Vaughan WHEN: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan CONTACT: 905-832-2281 COST: You don’t want to miss Earth Hour Vaughan’s 10th annual celebration. Join us for an evening full of fun, entertainment, and tips on how you can #ChangeClimateChange.

Curl For Care WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Sutton Curling Club, 15 Fairpark Ln., Georgina CONTACT: 905722-9333 COST: $40 Hospice Georgina Bonspiel.

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Whitchurch Riding Academy Open House - Free Tour WHEN: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Whitchurch Riding Academy, 19480 McCowan Rd., Newmarket CONTACT: 905-473-5260, wra@whitchurchriding.com COST: Established over 35 years in the GTA, Whitchurch Riding Academy

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To Art and Vines: Earth Hour 2017 WHEN: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: Holland Marsh Wineries, 18270 Keele St., King CONTACT: Holland Marsh Wineries, 905-775-4924, info@hmwineries.ca COST: $25 Featuring Flamenco guitarist Roger Scannura. Includes three wine samples and light snacks. A

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Markham qualified to compete at the Ontario Hockey Federation championship tournament to be held April 7 to 9 in Hamilton.

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Broadway smash on stage AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com From the bright lights of New York City to a schoolyard in sleepy Indiana, 13 The Musical comes to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.

Steppin’ Out Theatrical Productions presents 13 The Musical, the Broadway musical featuring a cast of talented teens between the ages of 11 and 19 from Aurora, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill and Thornhill, as well as Mississauga, Toronto and Brampton.

13 The Musical hits the stage March 23 and runs until March 25.

The story follows 12year-old Evan Goldman, following his parents’ divorce and just weeks before his bar mitzvah.

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New York City to not knowing anyone at his new middle school in Indiana.

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The musical features original songs and lyrics by Tony Award winning composer, Jason Robert

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Metroland Media Toronto INVITATION TO BID Metroland Media York Region is accepting tenders to deliver our weekly newspapers and flyers to carrier drop locations within the York Region area.

This entails picking up the product at our Newmarket 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 Newmarket 580B Steven Court, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z2 Bids will be received until 12:00 noon Monday, April 10, 2017 ATT: Circulation Supervisor Contract commencing: April 27, 2017 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted.

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Limited time offers available from Toyota Financial Services on approved credit. †0%/0%/0% lease APR for 39/39/39 months on a new 2017 Corolla CE Manual (Model BURCEMA)/2017 Camry LE (Model BF1FLTA)/2017 RAV4 FWD LE (Model ZFREVTB) with an all-in price of $18,019/$26,999/$29,344 equals a weekly payment of $35/$59/$59 for 169/169/169 payments with a $1,550/$2,650/$3,500 down payment or trade equivalent when you apply $1,500/$1,000/$1,000 lease assist and/or customer incentive. First weekly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $7,505/$12,660/$13,524. All-in lease includes freight and fees (PDE, EHF, OMVIC fee and air condition tax, where applicable). HST, licensing, registration and insurance are extra. Dealer may lease for less. Based on a maximum of 60,000KM/60,000KM/60,000KM. Additional KM charge of $0.07/$0.10/$0.10 for excess kilometres, if applicable. $1,500/$1,000 Customer Incentive is valid on retail delivery of a new 2017 Corolla CE Manual (BURCEMA) / 2017 RAV4 FWD LE (ZFREVTB). Offer is valid to retail customers (excluding fleet sales) when leased, financed or purchased from Stouffville Toyota. Customer Incentive will take place at time of delivery, include tax and will apply after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. Vehicles receiving Customer Incentives must be purchased, registered and delivered between March 1 to March 31, 2017. $1,000 Lease Assist on a new 2017 Camry LE (BF1FLTA) is valid on Toyota retail delivery (excluding fleet sales) when leased. Lease Assist includes tax and will be applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. Cash Savings is comprised of a Cash Customer Incentive and/or Customer Incentive. $4,000 Cash Savings is available on a new 2016 Venza AWD (excluding V6 models) and valid to retail customers (excluding fleet sales) except customers who lease or purchase finance from Stouffville Toyota through Toyota Financial Services at a special rate of interest, offered by Toyota as part of a low rate interest program. All advertised lease and finance rates are special rates. Offers valid to retail customers (excluding fleet sales) when purchased from an Ontario Toyota dealership. Cash Savings will take place at time of delivery, include tax and will apply after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. Vehicles receiving Cash Savings must be purchased, registered and delivered between March 1 to March 31, 2017, and is subject to change without notice. All rights are reserved. Please see Stouffville Toyota for full details. ~Drivers should always be responsible for their own safe driving. Please always pay attention to your surroundings and drive safely. Depending on the conditions of roads, vehicles, weather, driver inputs, size and position of pedestrians, vehicle speed, lighting, terrain, etc., the TSS systems may not work as intended. TSS Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is designed to help avoid or reduce the impact speed and damage in certain frontal collisions only. Please see toyota.ca,Stouffville Toyota or Owner’s Manual for details. §Aeroplan offers valid from March 1, 2017 to March 31, 2017, are not retroactive and apply to new Toyota and Scion vehicles only when purchased/leased from Stouffville Toyota. Excludes commercial fleet and daily rental transactions. Limit of 3 new retail purchases per customer per 12 month period. Toyota/Scion vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered between March 1 to March 31, 2017. Test Drive: New Toyota and Scion vehicles only when test driven at a Canadian Toyota dealership. Maximum 1 test drive/30 days, 3 test drives/12 month period per Aeroplan Member.®Aeroplan and the Aeroplan logo are registered trademarks of Aimia Canada Inc. ΩDealer Fees may be added and may be comprised of administration/documentation fees, VIN Etching, anti-theft products, or other fees. Offers are valid between March 1 to March 31, 2017, and are subject to change without notice. All rights are reserved. Dealer may lease or sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be required, but may not be available in all circumstances. Please see Stouffville Toyota.