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Get out, meet the neighbours AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com In August 2003, most of Ontario went dark - as were neighbourhoods in New York, Ohio, Michigan, New Jersey and Maryland.

More than 55 million people in Canada and the United States were in the dark for several days.

"I remember struggling to make my way home," said Toronto resident Pete Bombaci.

"After checking in on loved ones, instead of hiding behind tall fences, people looked over the fence and invited neighbours over for a barbecue to eat food before it went bad."

Bombaci wants to bring that neighbourly feeling back in a big way.

Through the Generator Project, he is giving residents an excuse to power down, turn off and look over the fence.

"Reflecting back on that time, everyone has a smile on their face," said Bombaci, who worked on marketing campaign for Molson and Movember.

"People were meeting people they literally see all the time."

The Generator Project first launched last fall. This year, there are two Generator Project weekends planned - one in the spring and one in the fall.

In both the spring and fall, people are either coming out of or going into winter hibernation - what better time to interact with neighbours, Bombaci added.

The Generator Project weekend is May 5 to 7.

Residents are encouraged to register their Generator Project online - events from neighbourhood hock-

ey tournaments, having coffee with a neighbour or a games night with friends with the hopes of creating a global movement.

"It’s a defined weekend," said Bombaci, who is hosting an all-ages ball hockey game in his neighbourhood.

"It’s a reason to send out that invitation, put down the phone, ask questions and get to know each other."

Inspired by the Great North American Blackout of ’03, the Generator Project is all about encouraging social interaction and educating on the benefits of faceto-face interaction.

"Research on the benefits of face-to-face connections is endless," Bombaci said.

Some of the benefits include mental and physical well-being, lower levels of anxiety and depression, increased happiness, high self-esteem, more empathy for others and increase longevity.

Research also points to the amount of "faux-socialization" taking place through texting, tweeting and messaging.

"These work to supplement a relationship," Bombaci said. "But you can’t build a relationship on those."

Markham resident Tim Korba and his four kids are participating in the Generator Project for the first time.

He and the kids plan to go door-to-door over the weekend and meet the neighbours.

"Nothing crazy, complicated," he said.

With a mix of emptynesters and new families on the street, this is a great opportunity to get out and "meet the people you see in and out, but don’t know who

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Tim Korba (centre) is surrounded by family members Charlie, 6, (clockwise from left) Sophia, 11, wife Dana, Charlotte, 13, and Harry, 9. They are participating in the Generator Project, an orgnaization dedicated to educating people on the importance of face-to-face social connection and inspire them to take action. The initiative was inspired by the blackout of Aug. 14, 2003, on the Eastern seaboard of North America. More than 500 generating units shut down that afternoon and it resulted in power being shut off to more than 55 million people in Canada and the United States for up to seven days.

"People were meeting people they literally see all the time.”

- Pete Bombaci they are," he added.

His memory of the great blackout was the amazing spirit and camaraderie between strangers on the street.

"There was no looting,"

Korba said. "Instead, people were sharing food because their fridge was out of power. There was a great feeling on the street."

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Tips to power down Adults: Host a barbecue, wine and cheese night or corn roast. Invite neighbours to a street party or barbecue. Host a picnic in the park with friends. Host a front porch chat. Have a board game competition.

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Condo living: Host a hallway dinner. Start an appetizer crawl from apartment to apartment. Play cards or board games. Throw a rooftop soiree.

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COUNCIL Markham Council, Standing Committee and several Advisory and Sub-Committee meetings take place at the Markham Civic Centre and are open to the public.

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Make sure you take the opportunity to enjoy the York Home Show and the Warehouse Mall from Friday to Sunday presented by Metroland Media and Kitchen Stuff Plus.

The largest warehouse sale has merged with the annual spring Markham

home show for the first time this year.

There is free parking and free admission for all three days of the sale at the Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd. Hours of opening are Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to

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NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION

Class Environmental Assessment for the Markham Road Sanitary Sewer and Fairtree Sewage Pumping Station and Forcemain Improvements Study Overview

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The City of Markham initiated a Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study to develop a sanitary servicing strategy for the Fairtree Sewage Pumping Station and Markham Road Trunk Sanitary Sewer Catchment Area to support existing servicing needs and future growth. The existing trunk sewer currently services a catchment area of 1,027 hectares. Most of this area is developed, except for redevelopment applications and greenfield development planned or projected within and in close proximity to the existing area.

Recommendation Includes the Most Balanced Solution Through a rigorous evaluation process that included a significant amount of public engagement with local residents, York Region and the City of Toronto, the City recommends upgrading the existing Fairtree Pumping Station and constructing a sewer east to Kirkham Drive which would ultimately connect to Markham Road.

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In addition, the biological larvicide Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis (product name Vectobac), with Registration No. 18158 or VectoLex CG Registration No. 28008 under the Pest Control Products Act may be placed in ditches and temporary or permanent pools including storm water retention ponds if evidence of mosquito breeding is found.

All larvicide will be applied by Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change licensed applicators or trained technicians.

Larviciding is a low risk and effective measure for the control of West Nile virus when used in accordance with label directions. The slowrelease pellet formulation interferes with the mosquito life cycle, preventing the mosquito larvae from reaching maturity. It is not sprayed.

The products have been approved by both the provincial and federal governments and are considered low risk for humans, pets and the environment.

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This solution will provide the most balance amongst all of the options the City examined for several reasons: • It is the most feasible option because it would be constructed under the collector road right-of-way planned in the East Village.

• It requires minimal coordination with York Region and the City of Toronto because the infrastructure would be built mainly within the jurisdiction of the City of Markham.

• Community and traffic impacts will be significantly reduced as the infrastructure improvements would primarily occur under a planned newly constructed road.

The Study Process The study was undertaken in accordance with all of the requirements of the Municipal Class EA process (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015) for Schedule ‘B’ projects. The Class EA process included public and agency review at key milestones to elicit input, as well as one Public Information Centre.

A Project File which documents the study’s planning process is available for public review at the City of Markham, Clerk’s Department, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, ON, during regular business hours for a period of 30 calendar days, starting on April 28th, 2017.

Public Consultation During the 30-day public review period, residents are encouraged to read the Project File and provide comments to the study’s Project Manager at the address provided below.

If, after consulting with the City of Markham, you have significant unresolved concerns with the study, you have the right to make a written request to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change (The Honourable Glen R. Murray, 11th Flr., Ferguson Block, 77 Wellesley St. W., Toronto, ON M7A 2T5) to appeal the study results – also known a Part II Order request. The Part II Order request must be received by the Minister of the Environment during the 30-day review period and a copy of the request should be forwarded to the Director of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change’s Environmental Approvals Branch (Director, MOECC Environmental Approvals Branch, 135 St. Clair Ave. W., 1st Flr., Toronto ON, M4V 1P5) and the City of Markham. If there are no outstanding concerns after the end of the public review period, the study will be considered to have met the requirements of the Municipal Class EA, and the project may proceed to implementation.

For additional information please contact the Project Manager: Farshed Kawasia, P. Eng. | Senior Development Engineer | Engineering | Markham Civic Centre | City of Markham | 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham, ON L3R 9W3 Phone: 905.477.7000, ext. 2069 | Fax: 905.479.7773 | E-mail: fkawasia@markham.ca

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With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record of the study. The study is being conducted according to the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is a planning process approved under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act.

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EDITORIAL | OPINION

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Ontario one correction away from a debt crisis

The Markham Economist & Sun, published every Thursday, is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. The Metroland family of newspapers is comprised of more than 100 community publications across Ontario.

The Kathleen Wynne government turned the fiscal page Thursday and introduced a balanced budget, and if you listened carefully you could hear the congratulatory backslapping from Toronto all the way to Port Severn.

It was 10 years ago when Ontario ran balanced budgets in 2006 and 2007, but that gave way to $20-billion-a-year deficits in 2008 and 2009 when the economy tanked and the Grits had no choice but to hand the auto industry a $3.3 billion lifeline, or face the collapse of auto manufacturing in Ontario.

At the time, then premier Dalton McGuinty made a promise to balance the budget by 2017, and while the Liberals should be commended for getting their budget in order, there’s a bogeyman lurking in the province’s balance sheet.

The provincial debt for this fiscal year is expected to hit $312 billion, and in a recent meeting with Metroland Media editors, Senior Economist with RBC Robert Hogue said "tough medicine" is needed to tackle the debt.

"Debt has increased quite significantly and debt to GDP is running at 40 per cent," he said.

In 2016/17, the province expects to spend $11.4 billion on interest payments on that debt. That’s nearly $1 billion a month just to service existing debt, and in case you need to be reminded, that coin comes from your pocket.

To put it in terms we can all relate to, every person in Ontario would need to pony up $22,000 to pay off the debt.

Hogue said this massive debt leaves the province without a rainy day fund in the event the economy slows to a point requiring stimulus spending, and if interest rates rise, as expected they will, the interest payments on the debt would skyrocket.

We agree with Hogue when he says it’s time the province create a plan to tackle the debt by creating a "hard target for debt to GDP ratio" that sits much lower than where we are now.

However, we didn’t get that Thursday. What we did get was a desperate Liberal government waving costly carrots in voters’ faces.

The Wynne government’s shopping list includes a drug plan for those under 24 costing $465 million a year and $200 million next year to increase affordable licensed child care spaces.

Noble programs for sure, but not at a time when the province continues to add about $10 billion a year in new debt as long as they hold power, and if the Wynne government continues to spend like drunken sailors on shore leave - generations of Ontario residents will be buried under a mountain of debt from which they may never escape.

The Markham Economist & Sun is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. Complainants are urged to bring their concerns to the attention of the newspaper and, if not satisfied, write The National NewsMedia Council, Suite 200, 890 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. Phone: 416-340-1981 Web: www.mediacouncil.ca

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• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • All-candidates events important Re: EDITORIAL: They’re called all-candidates debates for a reason, April 6.

The opinion of the editor is very commendable with regard to the by byelection held in Markham-Thornhill.

We had seven prospective candidates throw their hats in the ring vying to represent us in the House of Parliament. The residents did not have an opportunity to know them, only a handful of their supporters roaming around asking to support their candidates.

It is very unfortunate for your valued news media or any other sources informing the residents about the intended debate organized

by John Richardson.

It is very disappointing the front runners in the election, including the candidate from the Libertarian Party, did not participate for reasons of their own.

There were no mention about the rest of the candidates!

I fully support the opinion of the editor: "A healthy democracy involves the people, and all candidates meetings and other such events are an important part of the process".

Kingsley George

Technocracies trump democracies Re: EDITORIAL: Time for local elections to embrace technology, April 20.

The Advocate’s "Time for local elections to embrace technology" is a flawed, one-sided propa-

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gandistic editorial. The Internet informs and dis-informs on massive scales, just as milgramed opinions of the editor sans origins and bylines accomplish.

Programmers, black and white hats prove vulnerabilities exposing everything from e-banking, phones and cars (www.wikileaks.com).

Princeton documented faults in DieBold machines who profiteer from e-voting using little security compared to their ATMs. Investigative reporters continually find e-voting fallible; Robert Mackey (www.theintercept.com) and the documentary ’Invisible Ballots’.

I use ’democracy’ in quotations because we practice a heavily propagandized state or practiced continuance of; plutocratic, oligarchical, capitalistic, corporatocracy led by a world

bankocracy headed by kakistocracys’ all promoting old mercenary insane kleptocratic rule.

Embracing electronic voting for ease, increased voter turnout and affordability leads to an abysmal continuance of the same states. Forever emboldening anti-human economical technocracies similar to computerized algorithmic trades world financial institutions practice.

Municipalities are incorrect and uninformed voting for fully electronic voting systems that eliminate simple verifiable publicly accountable paper trails. Purposefully? Electronic voting is another tool of a deep state (DARPA’s Internet) that will obfuscate ‘democratic’ accountability by altering lines of code and humanity in the process.

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Rosanne Cash, with John Leventhal, will be performing later this coming season as the Flato Markham Theatre announces its 2017-18 Diamond season of performances. Tickets will be on sale this coming Monday.

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member a time when it wasn’t paramount," Cash said.

"You can bring your best self and meet the audience in away that ministers to both me and them and see yourself reflected back ... live performance is very special in an age where everything can be received digitally."

Cash, who has written and recorded such classics as I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me, What We Really Want, He’s A Train, The Way We Make A Broken Heart, and who came on the scene nearly four decades ago with the super-catchy Seven Year Ache, is eager to play Markham.

"I love coming to Canada. The audiences are always musically sophisticated, they have context for what they’re coming to listen to. I really look forward to it," she said.

There is plenty more on the calendar for audiences to savour at the Flato Markham Theatre for its September 2017 to May 2018 season.

Star of stage and screen Kiefer Sutherland will kick off the Discovery Gala early in the season.

Musical performances include singer-songwriter Jann Arden, young Canadian jazz sensation Nikki Yanofsky, baroque classical music standouts Tafelmusik, country/blues/folk rock band Cowboy Junkies and jazz and boogie-woogie pianist, vocalist and composer Michael Kaeshammer.

The lineup also features Masters of Illusion, Just For Laughs, Machine de Cirque and Moscow Festival Ballet.

Tickets to the 17-18 Diamond Series season can be purchased beginning May 8 online at markhamtheatre.ca, by visiting the Flato Markham Theatre box office located at 171 Town Centre Blvd., or by calling 905-305-7469 (SHOW).

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OFF your favourite vanilla ice cream. Reg. $18.99 each Reg. $5.99/100g Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie – Andrea hates bananas, which is perfectly alright with me as it meant that I was the taste-tester for this variation on our classic banana pie. We made dulce de leche (the caramel that results from the slow-cooked sugars in condensed milk), made a custard out of it and layered it with fresh banana slices in a pastry crust We have everything you possibly need to throw down under a mountain of freshly whipped cream and a Cinco de Mayo fiesta this weekend, starting with caramel drizzle. My verdict? Two thumbs way up! one of my favourite companies, Mad Mexican. We’ll Reg. $14.99 each have both their Pico de Gallo (Reg. $6.99/tub) in mild or spicy alongside their very creamy, very limey Guacamole (Reg. $6.99/tub). We’ll also have their homemade Tortilla Chips (Regular $4.99/bag).

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Bald is beautiful: police staff lose locks for cancer battle Julie and Chris Banic have raised thousands after losing five family members to cancer JEREMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com Almost everyone’s life in Canada has been somehow touched by cancer, but Julie Banic’s has been blighted by it.

The 30-year-old Aurora resident has already lost three grandparents and two uncles to the disease.

Then it was her mother Cathy’s turn. Luckily for the Richmond Hill family, the removal of her uterus and ovaries has left Cathy cancer free.

All these experiences have left Julie unafraid to demand her friends pony up when she decides it’s

time to shave her head for her annual employer’s cancer drive - York Regional Police’s Cops for Cancer event.

"I’ve been bothering a lot of people," the 30-yearold former Cardinal Carter student said. "The good thing is I’m a girl, so for people it seems like a big deal and pretty funny, so people want to give money and come and see it happen."

Although Julie likes to remain lighthearted about the disease, especially considering the nature of the event, she explained why she believes cancer is such a scary affliction.

"It’s a growing disease," she added through a bout of laryngitis. "With heart disease, you can eat better, but with cancer it seems that no matter what you do, you can get cancer.

It also seems like by the time they catch it, you have six months to live.

That’s terrifying."

It was only two years ago that Julie shaved her head and she did it again Saturday at Upper Canada Mall along with her brother, Vaughan cop Chris Banic.

"I have a lot of friends that are shocked . but I love it," she added. "After it’s done, I just sit at my desk and touch my head."

The brother and sister duo raised more than $6,500. YRP, fire and paramedic services, York Region Transit, GO Transit and OSPCA raised more than $60,000 during Saturday’s event.

The service, which has raised $276,000 for cancer research since 2005, has raised $30,000 so far this year but still has a way to go to get to its $50,000 goal.

Money can also be contributed at the event.

Anyone wanting to donate or find out more can visit http://convio.cancer.ca/.

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The sister and brother duo of Julie and Chris Banic of York Regional Police together raised more than $6,500 for the cause. YRP, fire and paramedic services, York Region Transit, GO Transit and OSPCA raised more than $60,000 at the Upper Canada Mall Saturday by shaving their heads in support of the Holland River Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. Below, York Regional Police Sgt. Michael Boris keeps a close eye on his son, Gabriel, as he gets his head shaved for the cause. Gabriel is a recent successful treatment patient.

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Hundreds of concerned and interested citizens are expected at a forum in Markham Saturday on the hottest topic of the moment: housing.

The open event Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Markham Civic Centre will feature seven speakers discussing a variety of topics related to the issues swirling around the shortage of affordable housing in the GTA these past few years.

On the menu will be: the housing market and house affordability; Ontario’s housing legislation, including the just-announced Ontario Fair Housing plan; regional and municipal housing policy; private-sector perspectives; a case study on social housing; and case studies on secondary suites or basement apartments

and purposed-built rental apartments.

Reid McAlpine, vicepresident of the Unionville Residents Association, cohosting the event with Markham Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, is hopeful the event will draw attention to the multitude of problems swirling around residential real estate these days.

For McAlpine, one of the key issues is the lack of purpose-built rental housing in Markham and throughout York Region.

"There is virtually no purpose-built rental housing in Markham and very little in York Region.

"Think of the people who clean the hospital, they don’t live in Markham, they can’t afford to live in Markham, think of any other number of service workers, they live in Scarborough, they live in Stouffville or other places; whole class of

people who can’t afford to live in Markham and yet we need those people for the health of our society," McAlpine said.

He pointed out the push for the forum came about six months ago when the URA discovered the average family income in Markham was around $100,000 yet it cost about $130,000 to afford a home in the city, a "scary topic," McAlpine said.

"As the price of housing of all sorts goes up, in the long run we’re going to have real social and economic problems.

"I don’t think anybody has good answers; that’s the problem. We’ve got all these questions and nobody has answers, how sustainable is that? It just can’t last," he said.

He said the forum will seek some answers and try to push governments to take action.

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TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com Markham’s Varley Art Gallery will be receiving a major Group of Seven donation from a prized collector and benefactor.

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Ghost town Markham: Area plagued by vacant houses, crazy market TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com Stroll through her Unionville neighbourhood and it seems resident Christiane Bergauer-Free is taking you on a tour of a ghost town.

"That one’s been vacant for two years, that one hasn’t been lived in for three years, that one across the street hasn’t had anyone living in it for the past year," she says as she strides down the middle of the street.

She points out other homes under construction, some just built, others being torn down.

No need to worry about traffic, as Bergauer-Free has the road to herself.

There aren’t many cars or people. Because almost nobody lives in this long-established Markham neighbourhood.

The problem, according to Bergauer-Free and real estate agents we’ve spoken to, is that single-family

homes are being sold to foreign buyers and speculators who have no intention of ever living in them. The goal is to hold onto the property - or rebuild on it so that it appreciates by 30, 40, 50, sometimes 100 per cent, then sell it for the massive profit.

That leaves neighbours who stick around left in a world of churn: homes left vacant, appreciating in value, then sold or torn down and rebuilt and resold or leased short-term to families who have no connection to the neighbourhood and won’t put down roots.

Then sold once the lease is up.

Bergauer-Free, who is a community activist, pulls out what she calls "a rough estimation of the home status for March 13," for 18 streets in Unionville’s Varley Village. It breaks down the status of 190 homes, with 40 listed as vacant.

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last few years as the market has boiled over. And he blames the rise of speculation and foreign money for the trend. That was confirmed by the real estate agents we spoke to, several of whom said Markham’s real estate market is dominated by foreign buyers to the tune of 60-80 per cent.

What can be done to reduce the trend?

Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa has instituted a 15 per cent foreign buyers’/speculators’ tax which may begin to slow down the market. There may be a move as well to institute a vacant homebuyer’s tax, though that would apply only to the City of Toronto, it seems.

These measures may reduce some of the churn seen in neighbourhoods like Varley Village.

The City of Markham said it does not keep track of how many vacant homes it currently has. The City of Toronto says it has 65,000 vacant homes.

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Buying a property with a rental unit? Read this first As housing prices rise, homeowners may look to income from a rented suite to help carry a mortgage.

This can be a great strategy if you follow the rules and are well-prepared for being a landlord. Here are five key things to know.

1. There are new rules. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation now allows homeowners to count 100 per cent of the expected rent from a tenant suite towards their income for a mortgage approval. However, there are strict conditions.

The owner must live on the premises; there can be no more than two units, including the rental unit, which must be self-contained and have a separate entrance; and the rental unit must either be legal or “legal non-conforming.”

2. Rental units must be legal. Provincial and municipal laws determine whether an apartment is legal. Considerations include what the unit is to be used for, whether there is legal parking, minimum square footage, number of units allowed by zoning, legality of the rent charged, and the fire and safety condition of the property. The best way to confirm the legality of a rental unit is to consult a real estate lawyer before making an offer on the property.

3. Condos and boarding houses have special rules. A lawyer can also inform you about condominium corporation rules that apply to owners renting to tenants. Houses that include rooms for rent with a shared kitchen and bathroom are often considered boarding houses and may fall under different laws and requirements. Also, renting part of your home may affect the tax treatment of your principal residence.

4. There are rules for rent increases. Although rent can usually be increased once a year, the amount of any increase may be limited by law. Existing tenants may already have leases that limit when and how you can raise the rent. If repairs are needed, a landlord may not be able to increase the rent for a tenant until they are complete. If tenants stop paying rent, the eviction process takes time and you may never fully recover missed payments.

5. Talk to a real estate lawyer. A lawyer who specializes in real estate can answer many of your questions and help with a lease agreement that clearly sets out both the landlord and the tenant’s rights and responsibilities.

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Don’t forget this first step for your home renovation Are you planning a remodel this spring or summer?

Before you start picking paint colours and comparing fabric swatches, remember that every province has building codes that are enforced by municipalities. Building permits are required for any work on your home that involves its load-bearing structure or that could affect the health and safety of occupants. Permits and inspections are your assurance that the work is being done the right way.

Non-structural work, such as replacing shingles or flooring, often does not require a permit. Some work, like replacing windows, may not require one.

If you’re not sure, call your municipal building permit office and describe your project.

As the property owner, you are responsible for complying with all permit requirements for your project. When you and a contractor draw up your contract, you can specify that the contractor will obtain necessary permits and arrange for inspections on your behalf.

If a contractor suggests that you can skip the permit because no one will notice the work being done, look for another contractor. The Canadian Home Builder’s Association offers free, unbiased information on how to find and hire reputable contractors. Find more information online at www.getitinwriting.ca.

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905.471.2121

Move in Ready!! - 20 Royal Troon Cres.

Independently owned and operated

Set amongst magnificent custom built homes on one of the best streets in the Angus Glen community, this former model home is an entertainer’s dream. Welcoming front porch to spacious foyer, main flr office, open concept family rm w/gas fireplace and custom cabinetry. Separate liv rm w/vaulted ceiling, large formal dining rm w/coffered ceiling. Gourmet kitchen w/slate floor, granite counters, ctr island, spacious breakfast area.

Spectacular backyard oasis Betz in-grd pool w/spillover spa - fully modernized ‘10 extensive use of granite stone in waterfall feature, landscaping, outdoor kit / bar and the 8.5’ x 13’ stone gas fireplace. Cedar cabana. Bright fin bsmt featuring high end custom Colclo bar, stone gas fireplace, exercise room, 5th bdrm, 3pc wshrm (cabinetry also by Colclo). Elegant hdwd staircase, large master bdrm retreat with hdwd and inlayed broadloom, two way gas fireplace. Irrigation sys, exterior pot lights. Pierre Elliott Trudeau H.S. district (ranked #3 – Fraser Inst. 2015/16).

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28 LONGWATER CHASE, UNIONVILLLE Looks Like A Model Home With Huge Lot. Walk To Historic Main Street, Toogood Pond, Cafe’s Unionville. Monarch Built Approx.

2,600 Sq. Ft. Of Luxury. Amazing Chef Gourmet Kitchen. Separate Living Room, Used As Library. Hardwood Throughout Home.

Upgrades Galore. Professionally Finished Lower Level. Fabulous Lot With Inground Pool & Hot Tub. Minutes To A1 Schools & Parks. $1,988,000 Definitely One Of A Kind!

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Serving Unionville, Markham, Richmond Hill, Stouffville and surrounding areas

Call For A Free Market Analysis Leading Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage

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Upgraded Georgian Beauty In Prestigious Markham Village. Over 2,700 Sq. Ft. With Upgraded Hardwood & Pot Lights. Professionally Landscaped. Inground Pool. Main Floor Library With French Doors. A Must See! Walk To High Demand Schools And Parks.

$1,258,000

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

30 SARAH JANE CT., MARKHAM

117 MAIN ST., UNIONVILLE

Historic Markham Village! Unbelievable Home Located On Sought After Cul-De-Sac Approx. 1,669 Sq. Ft. Of Luxury. In-Law Apt. With Separate Entrance. Walk To Main Street Markham, GO Train & Shops. Top Ranking Schools And Minutes To 407-Toronto. $898,800

One of a kind. Live on Historic Main Street Unionville. Approx. 2,949 sq. ft. of luxury. Huge lot. Award winning addition on back of home. Totally upgraded top to bottom. Professionally finished lower level. Home restored by European Masters. $1,988,000

55 REDWOOD LANE

Walk To Historic Main Street, Toogood Pond, Shops Unionville. Huge Pie-Shaped Lot. Absolutely Gorgeous Home Approx. 2,500 Sq. Ft. Of Living Space. Professionally Finished Lower Level With Bedroom + 4-pc Bath. Steps To Amazing Schools, Parks & Trails. Definitely One Of A Kind! $1,198,800

31 HEDGEWOOD DR., UNIONVILLE

Walk to Historic Main Street, Toogood Pond & Shops. Fabulous Monarch home.

Totally upgraded with walk-out to a private oasis back garden and salt-water inground pool & hot tub. Professionally finished lower level with 2nd kitchen. Mins. to great schools. $1,998,800

FOR SALE

81 WOODMAN’S CHART, UNIONVILLE

Definitely one of a kind! Absolutely stunning entertainer’s delight with luxurious open concept layout. Show’s like a model home. Approx. 3,600 ft. of luxury living space. Walk to Main Street, Toogood Pond & shops in historic Unionville. $2,448,000

6 BAKERDALE ROAD, MARKHAM

Fabulous raised bungalow in the Milne Conservation area.Totally updated.Very desirable location. Professionally finished lower level with separate entrance. Perfect for in-law suite. Walk to popular Roy H. Crosby PS & Markville Mall. $1,598,000 Minutes to Hwy 7 & Main Street Markham.

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481 RUPERT AVE, STOUFFVILLE #211 2+1 BDRM $708,900 #220 1+1 BDRM $404,900 #414 1 BDRM $488,900 #2219 2 BDRM $488,900

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM FOR SALE

55 CAPTAIN ROLPH BLVD., MARKHAM Beautiful updated family home with a huge lot located in prestigious Markham Village. Hardwood through out. Unbelievable Kitchen & Family Room with walk out. Lovely layout with spacious Living & Dining area. Walk to Franklin, Reesor Park, French Immersion & Markham High schools. Large private backyard with flowering trees.

Minutes to 407 to Toronto. $1,088,000

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CUSTOM BUILT EXECUTIVE HOME 14 JOHN LYONS ROAD, MARKHAM

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM One Of Markham’s Premier Streets!! Beautifully Renovated Throughout! Stunning Kitchen Featuring Granite Countertops, Marble Backsplash, Breakfast Bar + Extended Pantry. Large Open Concept Family Rm With Fireplace And Loads Of Windows. Spacious Master Suite with walk-In closet & 5Pc Ensuite with double vanity/Quartz countertop, Marble floor, Seamless Glass Shower + Freestanding Tub. Updated Bathrooms Throughout, Professionally Finished Basement. Includes Stainless steel appliances: French Dr Fridge W/Freezer Drawer, Glass Top Stove, B/I Dishwasher + B/I Microwave/Rangehood. Washer/Dryer, Central Air, Brand new windows throughout, California Shutters, interlocking driveway & walkways. Call Roger direct at 416-729-7074 for more info!

$1,898,000

PROPOSED HERITAGE RESTORATION WITH SPECTACULAR ADDITION 14 GEORGE ST., MARKHAM

CONTACT ROGER TO VIEW THE FULL PLANS AND TO SEE THE PROPERTY & HOME Oversized 60X165 Ft Lot in the Heart of old Markham. Proposed 3800+ Sq Ft Home with significant addition to existing Heritage Home. Plans have committee of Adjustment Approval and also include a 775 sq ft garage with main floor artist studio and large loft. Price includes all documentation, a complete set of drawings and contractor info. Buyer has the option to revise Plans or purchase Land/Home only! Existing Heritage home is to be located on new foundation and incorporated into the plan. Steps to Markham Main Street shops and restaurants, Morgan Park, Franklin Street PS and Markham District HS. Call Roger direct 416-729-7074 for more info.

$1,298,000

ROGER KORTSCHOT

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Broker of Record

Michelle Risi

Broker, Executive Vice President

STOUFFVILLE: 905.642.6333

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Prime Location!! Bright Spacious 3+2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow in Sought after neighbourhood!! Excellent extended family home or Great turn-key solution for Investors!!

Main floor features Large Renovated Kitchen, Living & Dining Room with Crown Mouldings, 3 bedrooms, 4 pc bathroom & laundry!! The Large Bright lower level has separate entrance, Kitchen, Living Room & 2 bedrooms all with above grade windows, 4pc bathroom, separate laundry. Some Upgrades include: Electric Panel (circuit breakers), Some Windows, Roof, Furnace, A/C & Backyard – Retention wall & interlock. Fully Fenced Backyard!! Close to Community Centre, Seneca College, Library, 404, 24hr Ttc & much more!

EXCEPTIONAL UNIONVILLE FAMILY HOME ON RADCLIFFE ROAD

Gary Davis* DIAMOND AWARD Y2016 (Top 3% for Royal LePage).

905.940.4180 416.803.1908

DIR: gdavis905@yahoo.com

3 YEARS NEW - HIGHLY UPGRADED 5 BDRM HOME

10 ELMER DANIELS CRT. Stunning Executive home w/ 10 ft High Ceilings, Main Floor Den & Library, Gourmet Kitchen, Master Bdrm Spa Ensuite, Multiple Walk-Outs, Prof Finished Walk-Out Basement, Amazing B/Yard with Salt Water Pool, Hot Tub, Outdoor Kitchen & Lounge w/Gas Fireplace. $2,098,000

Rita Chemilian Broker

905-940-4180 DIAMOND AWARD 2014 - 2016 Celebrating 29 Years in Real Estate

Quality Builder! Great LOCATION near Unionville High, Coledale PS, St Justin schools. York U coming soon! This original-owner home has a FULLY FINISHED WALK-OUT BASEMENT! Loads of sunlight!

Double-wide rear yard features gardens, lawns, patios and a pool: a true Oasis. Located on a low-traffic street but near everything! Lots of value here!

TIME TO CALL GARY DAVIS!! 416-803-1908

Call or text Michelle 647-226-0411 for more information and private viewing today!!

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IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN STOUFFVILLE

129 ALBERT ST - Custom built Bungalow Loft. 20 Years New. Built and designed by a Custom Home Builder for himself.

Nestled on the most perfect 109 x 99 ft lot on Quiet Dead End Street, Adjacent to Park and walking distance to Main Street Shops, Restaurants and Cafes.$1,598,000

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 ~ 176 ROBIRWIN STREET/WHELER’S MILL

** Stunning 4 Bedroom Family Home on Sought After Street ** New Rich Hardwood Floors on Main Level ** Freshly Painted ** Open Concept w Spacioius Kitchen, Breakfast Bar open to Family Room ** 9 Ft. Ceilings ** Picturesque Gardens ** Walking Distance to Schools

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Sales Representatives

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Keep us in mind when Spring cleaning ...

We need donations of saleable items!

Items can be dropped off starting Tuesday May 9th until Friday May 12th (during regular business hours) in the back of a moving truck that will be located in the back parking lot.

Any items that are left at the end of the day will be donated to charity.

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ROOFTOP TERRACE WITH OUTDOOR BARBECUE AREA

NOW OPEN. INNOVATIVE CONDO LIVING IN CORNELL.

New Condominium Building Now Selling Mattamy is pleased to return to Cornell with its second condo building.

The innovative Condominiums of Cornell suites range from 725 Sq.Ft. to 1302 Sq.Ft. Enjoy convenient amenities including a Fitness Centre, Party Room & Rooftop Terrace with BBQ. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy modern urban living in Markham’s most desired community.

Find your next home at mattamyhomes.com

Condos Starting From $ 469,990 SALES CENTRE 3150 Bur Oak Avenue

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A must see!

Featuring large principal rooms, 4 bdrs, 4 baths, renovated gourmet kitchen, hardwood throughout, renovated and finished lower level open concept-style with 2nd kitchen and rare walk-out, newer roof, windows and furnace, 3-car garage+++

Your search for the perfect Kylemore built home ends here! Presenting over 4,600 sq. ft. of luxurious space with large principal rooms, 4 bdrs all with ensuites, 5 baths, gourmet kitchen, 2nd main level kitchen, hand-scraped hardwood floors, approx. 10 ft main level ceilings, 9 ft upper level ceilings, upper level laundry, 3-car garage+++

$1,988,800

Unionville Backing on Ravine

with Offer Date Just steps to Main St., Unionville and Toogood Pond!

High demand Unionville PS school district. Presenting over 4,700 sq. ft. of finished space with large principal rooms, 5 bdrs, 4 baths, finished bsmt with rec room, & large, entertainer’s delight deck overlooking backyard with southern exposure and ravine +++

$4,288,000

Open Houses: 40 Glenbourne Park Dr., Sat & Sun 2-4

Stouffville

$2,380,000 with Offer Date

Maple

Backing on Preston Lake

Richmond Hill

$5,788,000

with Offer Date 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+++

$449,900

Call for Details 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+++

$699,000

Open Houses: 23 Expedition Cres., Sat & Sun 2-4

Gorgeous, 2 bdr, 2 bath corner unit in Corso Milano building. Featuring bright and spacious, open conceptstyle, 9 ft ceilings, hardwood throughout, modern kitchen with granite countertops & ss appls, master with his and hers walk-in closets and modern 3-pc ensuite+++ Steps to Go train!

Open Houses: 10211 Keele St. #332, Sun 2-4

Sought-after Markham Village presents a tastefully renovated 4+2 bdr, 4 bath family home on lush 60 X 110 ft lot. A short walk to Reesor Park PS & Markham HS, this home features renovated kitchen and bathrooms; large bedrooms; finished lower level; inground pool+++

Open Houses: 39 Captain Rolph Blvd.,Sat & Sun 2-4

Welcome home to the perfect family home fronting on Baker Hill Parkette! Featuring charming curb appeal with 3 + 1 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, approx. 1,600 sq. ft., finished lower level, an entertainer’s delight backyard+++

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Grand Palace presents a brand new upper penthouse assignment condo. Featuring approx 1477 sq. ft., 2 bdrs, both with ensuites, 3 bathrooms total, family room, den, modern kitchen with granite countertops & SS appls, and a stunning large terrace with wraparound balcony and panoramic views+++ One parking and locker included in price.

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The Aurora Cultural Centre hosts the international, smash musical hit Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music on May 6 at 1 p.m.

This is your chance to singalong to one of the most successful musicals of all time.

Get out those chintz curtains, wave your edelweiss and go out on parade.

The event features an interactive screening of the 1965 classic movie starring Julie Andrews as governess Maria and the musical Von Trapp family.

The film will be viewed in full-screen, technicolour, complete with subtitles so the whole audience can sing along.

The full-filled event kicks off with a vocal warmup led by local soprano Lisa Kyriakides, who

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Warm up your vocal pipes and get out those chintz curtains. The Aurora Cultural Centre hosts the Sound of Music Sing-Along on May 6. has played Mother Abbess on stage.

There will be a collection of musical moments and special props used throughout the film, as well as plenty of moments to boo, hiss and cheer.

The film will also be shown with subtitles, making it easier to sing word and hit every note.

There will also be a children’s fancy-dress competition and costume parade.

Tickets are $25 in advance and include a special magical moments gift pack.

For more information, visit auroraculturalcentre.ca.

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l Friday, May 5 Jane’s Walk - Unionville - A Confederation-Era Village WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Varley Art Gallery, 216 Main Street Unionville, Markham CONTACT: psalvo@hotmail.com Jane’s Walk is a series of free, guided-walking tours that brings communities together by putting them in touch with each other and their neighbourhoods.

Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 2:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m WHERE: The Church of St. Patrick, 5633 Hwy. 7 E., Markham CONTACT: 1-88-236-6283 Check out our new microsite, mystory.blood.ca, for amazing stories from donors, recipients and volunteers. Get the inspiration you need to #GiveLife. l Saturday, May 6 Garage sale WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: St. Andrew’s United Church, 32 Main St. N., Markham CONTACT: 905-294-4978 COST: Annual indoor garage sale.

Forum on Housing Affordability in Markham and York Region WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m WHERE: Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham

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Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing.

CONTACT: 647-501-3201 COST: Join us for an open forum.

Brought to you by the Unionville Residents Association and Deputy Mayor Jack Heath.

Keep Unionville Beautiful WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Main Street Historic Unionville, 157 Main Street Unionville, Markham CONTACT: shanta@thegivingtreeunionville.ca Community clean-up.

Gift for Mother’s Day Frame WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham CONTACT: 905-305-5970, museuminfo@markham.ca COST: $40 Barcode: 297830. Age: seven and older. Create the perfect picture frame for all your special memories for mom or grandma.

Cost for one child and one adult.

Gift for Mother’s Day Bouquet WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham CONTACT: 905-305-5970 COST:

$40 Barcode:297829.Ages: seven to 16.Create a bouquet of flowers for mom or grandma that will never wilt. Includes all supplies to make 12 flowers and firing. l Sunday, May 7 Myths and Fables and Really Tall Tales WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham CONTACT: Kristie Hunter, marketing@mcband.ca, www.mcband.ca COST: $25 general, $20 students/seniors Join Markham Concert Band as we see how music tells tales of wonder and excitement. We are joined by the wonderful singer Patricia Meredith. l Thursday, May 11 Real Estate Investing Basics WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Angus Glen Community Centre Library, 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr. E., Markham CONTACT: 905-513-7977 COST: Free one-hour introduction on real estate investments.

l Saturday, May 6 Aurora Farmers Market and Artisan Fair WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Town Park, Aurora, 49 Wells street, Aurora, ON L4G 1H1, Aurora CONTACT: theaurorafarmersmarket.com, theaurorafarmersmarket@gmail.com The Aurora Farmers Market and Artisan Fair is an outdoor market that runs Saturday mornings May 6 to Oct 28, 2017.

York Home Show and The Warehouse Mall WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham CONTACT: Amanda Andolina, 905-943-6130, aandolina@yrmg.com COST: Brought to you by Metroland Media and Kitchen Stuff Plus.

Largest Warehouse Sale and Home Show in York Region. More than 35 Vendors. View the website for more.

Four Winds Kite Festival 2017 WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Dr., Vaughan CONTACT: 905832-2289 COST: Adults $10;

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Lipton’s hosts a free turntable clinic.

kids, seniors and students $6.50 You can see professional kite flying demonstrations, make a kite, enjoy pond dipping, have a picnic and take a self-guided hike to see nature blooming in the spring.

Free Turntable Clinic WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Liptons, 130 Davis Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Liptons COST: If you love vinyl, you know how delicate the sound variables can

be. Bring in your newer or vintage turntable, get it looked at, and talk with our experts about how to get it up to top running shape.

Jane’s Walk - A Day in the Life of Thornhill, 1867 WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Thornhill Village Library, 10 Colborne St., Markham CONTACT: psalvo@hotmail.com COST: Our guide will describe life in the village of Thornhill 150 years ago, and we will visit buildings and sites that are part of that story.

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Markham senior, Valerie Goldie, 94, celebrated her birthday Easter Sunday with 21 members of her extended family at Cynthia’s Chinese Restaurant in Thornhill, where she used to eat with her husband before he passed away a decade ago. Joining her are daughters, from left, Heather Reading, Bonnie McIlveen and Lesley Stelling.

Senior’s wish comes true at family dinner TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com The chance to a wonderful memory of her cherished deceased husband and share it with her extended family was the perfect Easter birthday present for a Markham senior.

Valerie Goldie, 94, got her "Wish of a Lifetime" fulfilled on Easter Sunday, when 21 family members came from all over to share her birthday meal at Cynthia’s Chinese Restaurant in Thornhill, a favourite spot for she and her husband to dine together before he passed away about a decade ago.

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