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CHRIS SIMON chris.simon@simcoe.com The environment is a bit like an aging relative - everybody wants to keep it healthy, but there’s plenty of bickering on exactly how to do it.

At Innisfil’s Nantyr Shores Secondary School, the Enviroventure specialist high skills major program is shaping young minds around the notion they can still alter the course of the warming planet. The class is located in a portable, a few steps away from the school football field. The room is messy because it is teeming with teenagers more worried about saving the planet than tidying up their own world. They have been working on models of sustainable homes and just returned from the Change Your World conference at York University.

A few inches of snow had fallen in the early hours of this spring day, covering grass shoots that had begun to pop up from the field.

Within a day the snow was gone again, as the temperature fluctuated.

"At our school, we have a lot of environmentally conscious students," Grade 12 student Maegan Damianakis said. "We want to see things change; we don’t want to adapt to the crappy situation going on around us."

"We’re trying to speed up our processes, but it’s not going as fast as climate change," added Grade 11 student Johnathan Purkis. "I’m hopeful for change."

The students believe that, if everyone pitches in, positive change can be achieved. However, many leading scientists seem less optimistic.

In the Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2016, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario noted climate change will be less severe here than in other areas of the world, but pushed the need to prepare for the inevitable changes ahead.

"It is too late to avoid some dis-

Climate change in southern Ontario

Emissions by source in Ontario

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Greenhouse gas emissions are changing the climate. Here are the major sources in Ontario: 1990 2012

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Low impact development to manage stormwater, including rain gardens, impervious pavement

Develop early Policy and lifestyle warning systems, changes to reduce disaster planning greenhouse gas emissions

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada

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ruptive and expensive changes to our environment and economy," the report states. "But we can still influence how destructive those changes will be. By working together, we can still protect much of what we love."

Climate change is already increasing the risk of wildfires, crippling cold-water fish habitats, stressing moose populations and helping invasive species flourish in Ontario. The outdoor winter sports season is shortening. Severe heat and drought have damaged crops and affected water supplies.

In 2015, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere were the highest they’ve been in at least 800,000 years. While Ontario lowered its

carbon footprint to six per cent below 1990 levels in 2014, mostly through the closing of coal-fired power generating stations, it still relies on fossil fuels for 80 per cent of its energy. Transportation represents the largest and fastest growing share of emissions.

Blair Feltmate, head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo, says the temperature is up, on average, 2 to 3C in southern Ontario, when compared to pre-industrial levels.

For every 1C increase, the atmosphere holds seven per cent more moisture.

The result is more extreme weather, including microburst downpours and ice storms - events communities across the province

have experienced in recent years.

"It is here to stay; it is irreversible," Feltmate said. "We can slow it down, which we should do, but it will not stop it. Climate change has happened, it is happening and it is going to continue to happen."

He says governments need to immediately adopt standards and polices that reflect the impact of climate change and ensure all new infrastructure and residential developments comply. Climate models can be used to determine future floodplains and larger water pipes should be installed during the construction of new subdivisions to lower the risk of future disaster.

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• photo galleries mate change or the potential for flooding presents," he said. "You cannot cheat this system. Every day we don’t adapt, frankly, is a day we don’t have."

At this current pace, Ontario could see average temperatures climb by another 3 to 4C within decades. While the majority of Ontario’s electricity is produced by nuclear, hydro and renewable sources - leaving no carbon footprint and more energy efficient vehicles have been introduced in recent years, that good work is undone by gridlock on local roadways.

"All the energy efficiency has gone out the window by having people sit in traffic endlessly," Feltmate said. "We’ve just got too many people concentrated in one locality. Building a relief line on a subway or getting more GO Transit cars in the morning isn’t going to compensate for the fact we’re going to have another 1.3 million people in this region in the nottoo-distant future."

Federal, provincial and municipal governments have taken positive steps to address climate change, but action is about "damage control," rather than "righting the ship," he stressed.

Still, others say the little steps, when added up, will help humanity complete the race.

"I don’t think being hopeless is the solution," Enviroventure teacher Mark Gaynik said. "You got to think of what kind of world we want to live in. It’s important to advocate and be out there."

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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.

Tuesday, May 23 9:00 a.m. Special General Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m. Development Services Committee Meeting Proclamations Food Allergy Awareness Month (May) Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day (May 25) Armenian National Day (May 27) Contact the Clerk’s Office at 905.475.4744 for a complete listing of all meetings that residents are welcome to attend.

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TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com Saturday, May 13, marked the start of what organizers are calling their "Keep Unionville Beautiful" campaign.

A number of locals came out to help clean up litter and garbage in support of tidying up the village. They were helped by the Unionville Villagers Association and the Giving Tree Unionville.

Giving Tree Unionville’s Shanta Sundarason, who was joined by a number of dignitaries during the morning, urged everybody to get into the act.

"Most of us care about our environment and are working to help protect it. I hope that by initiating these cleanup days and highlighting the Keep Markham and Keep

You are invited to attend a Public Meeting to be held by the Development Services Committee of the City of Markham to consider a City-initiated amendment to the Official Plan 2014, as partially approved on October 30, 2015, May 26, 2016, and March 10, 2017 Tuesday, June 6, 2017 | 7:00 p.m.

Markham Civic Centre, Council Chambers, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham BACKGROUND

In July 2015, the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change approved the CTC Source Protection Plan under the Clean Water Act. The Plan covers all of the lands in the City of Markham and requires that Official Plans be updated within 5 years of the approval date. A preliminary report on a draft Official Plan Amendment to implement the CTC Source Protection Plan was considered by Development Services Committee on April 10, 2017.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

The purpose and effect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment is to: • Require the maintenance of pre-development groundwater recharge for development on lands identified as Significant Groundwater Recharge Area or Wellhead Protection Area – Quantity • Require a water balance assessment for certain types of development • Add a new appendix to depict the locations of Significant Groundwater Recharge Area and Wellhead Protection Area – Quantity

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Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, second from right, gave The Giving Tree founder Shanta Sundarason a citation for her work in helping organize a cleanup day in Unionville last Saturday.

Also there were, from left, Markham-Unionville MPP Michael Chan, co-organizer Peter Wales, president of the Unionville Villagers Association and Ward 3 Councillor Don Hamilton.

Unionville Beautiful Campaigns that we will be able to educate those that lack the care and understand-

ing of how important it is to keep our City and environs clean," Sundarason said.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT LANDS

The proposed Official Plan Amendment will apply to all lands identified as Significant Groundwater Recharge Area or Wellhead Protection Area – Quantity as shown on the key map.

NOTE REGARDING THE APPLICATION

i) If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Markham before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the City of Markham or approval authority, as the case may be, to the Ontario Municipal Board. ii) If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submission to the City of Markham before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add a person to public body as a party. iii) If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment, or of the refusal of a request to amend the official plan, you must make a written request to the Clerk’s Department at the address noted above or by email to mcourchesne@markham.ca

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A copy of the proposed Official Plan Amendment is available for public viewing at the Development Services Counter of the City Municipal Offices between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

A Public Meeting to be held by the Development Services Committee of the City of Markham to consider amendments to the City’s Sign By-Law 2002-94.

For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact Patrick Wong of the City’s Planning Department, tel. (905) 477-7000, ext. 6922 or patrickwong@markham.ca quoting file number OP 17 159703.

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 | 7:00 p.m.

Markham Civic Center, Council Chambers, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham

Written submissions may be mailed or personally delivered to the Clerk’s Department at the address noted above or by e-mail to mcourchesne@markham.ca by not later than 4:30 p.m on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017.

SIGN BY-LAW AMENDMENT The City of Markham is currently undergoing a scoped review of the City’s Sign By-law 2002-94. Development Services Committee directed City Staff to consult with various groups and report on establishing a City policy for electronic signs, and on the possibility of delegating sign variances to the site plan approval stage for unique districts within the City.

Personal information collected in response to this planning notice will be used to assist City staff and Council to process this application and will be made public.

DATED May 18th, 2017 James Baird, MCIP, RPP Commissioner of Development Services

Jim Jones, Chair Development Services Committee

Through the regular use of the sign by-law, staff and other stakeholders have also identified a number of issues with respect to the interpretation of regulations and the consistency of Markham’s sign by-law with current trends and best practices.

Additional amendments have been proposed for Council’s consideration with the intent of continually improving the by-laws while keeping them current and relevant. In addition electronic signage and Special Sign Districts, staff are reviewing new development signage, including hoarding sign, signage for institutional uses, window signage, and opportunities to improve enforcement of the by-law.

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Governments must plan for climate change We’ve passed the point of no return.

In her 2016 Greenhouse Gas Progress Report, entitled Facing Change, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Dianne Saxe, writes that what we think of as "normal" weather is gone.

In 2015, for the first time in at least 800,000 years, the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere exceeded 400 parts per million and won’t likely dip below that level again in the foreseeable future.

"It is too late to avoid some disruptive and expensive changes to our environment and economy," the report states. "But we can still influence how destructive those changes will be."

According to the head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo, Blair Feltmate, temperatures in southern Ontario are up, on average, 2 to 3 C compared to pre-industrial levels.

"It is here to stay; it is irreversible," Feltmate said.

"We can slow it down, which we should do, but it will not stop it. Climate change has happened, it is happening and it is going to continue to happen."

The fact of the matter is, we’re already seeing the effects of climate change.

Parts of Western Canada are experiencing warmer, drier weather of late - increasing the risk of wildfires, such as that which struck Fort McMurray, Alta. last summer. Parts of Ontario, including the GTA, are getting more severe storms and seeing a greater potential for flooding such as that which occurred earlier this month.

And while this part of the world may not be as hard hit by the impacts of climate change as others, officials at all levels of government would still be wise to take the Scouts Motto to heart and be prepared.

While action plans aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprints are common among governments, the response to the effects of our changing climate are more often reactive rather than proactive.

Instead of continuing to plan as though climate change is simply a possibility, policymakers need to treat it as what it is: a reality.

Municipalities, for example, should heed Feltmate’s advice and adopt new standards for future development, such as wider water pipes and larger floodplains, to lessen the risk of disasters.

At the same time, work must begin on upgrading older infrastructure to help protect existing areas from harm.

Climate change is here and it’s not a question of if severe weather will impact us, but when. Our leaders, from municipalities to the federal government, need to act now to mitigate its effects.

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• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • Balanced provincial budget ’smoke and mirrors’ RE: EDITORIAL: Ontario one correction away from a debt crisis, May 4.

You wrote, "The Kathleen Wynne government turned the financial page Thursday and introduced a balanced budget ..." No, they did not. It was a fake balance, just ’smoke and mirrors’.

One-time money from the sale of Hydro One, government buildings (such as the LCBO and OPG headquarters), was taken as income. You never do this, even if the fake sale is justified (it wasn’t).

The financial accountability office (FAO) has debunked this so-called ’balance’, citing the measures used to create the illusion

of balance.

The FAO also doubted that the financial projections were valid. It also looks like capital expenditures may have been depreciated over an exaggerated service life.

As for the hydro rate relief plan, this is just bizarre. They are simply borrowing more for our children to pay.

Meanwhile, the taxpayer pays the rising debt service charges.

Roger Jones

Province must address complex issue of housing Re: Forum focuses on crisis in real estate industry, May 4.

I am hopeful the vicepresident of the Unionville

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Residents Association Reid McAlpine and others had a successful brainstorming exercise at Markham’s Civic Centre on May 6.

They surely need to solve the many problems of the housing crisis in order to rescue ’service workers’ who cannot afford rental rates in Markham.

Apparently, these workers have no other choice but to live in forsaken places such as "Stouffville, Scarborough, and other places."

It seems these workers are much needed by McAlpine and other well-heeled residents of Markham for the health of Markham’s society.

Perhaps the forum informed the participants that rates for rental accommodation, generally speaking, are not directly related to housing prices.

Rental rates are of course influenced by supply and demand, by desirability of location, availability of jobs, access to transit, etc.

Often, reports on rental rates lump York Region in its entirety as a single entity and thus whether a rental apartment is located in Markham or another municipality within York Region is of no consequence.

One thing is common to all persons living in York Region.

The imminent (correct) response from the provincial government on the growth plan/places to grow is key.

It must address the complex issue of housing if all residents of our region are to endure, especially those who are not yet homeowners.

Lynn Barkey

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GO Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule. For more information, visit GOTransit.com.

YRT/Viva and TTC routes will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule. The YRT/Viva contact centre will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The YRT/Viva head office located at 50 High Tech Road in Richmond Hill will be closed. For more information, visit yrt.ca.

Get your liquor and suds early. LCBO and beer stores will be closed.

Here’s what’s going on in your local municipality: Markham City of Markham municipal offices including the contact centre and Markham Public Library branches will be closed for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 22.

All fitness centres are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except the Markham Pan Am Centre, which will be closed.

The Thornhill Community Centre is offering table tennis from 8 a.m. to noon and duplicate bridge from 1 to 4 p.m., while the Thornhill Seniors’ Centre will host euchre from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

The Angus Glen Tennis Centre will be open from 8:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m.

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"Because I work in the youth side of York Regional Police, it’s a natural for us to be involved in this. While our role is somewhat limited to pick up (the food), the kids are the ones who are really the star of the show."

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Rare 1/4 acre lot. Premium court location. Large living/dining rooms with hardwood floors, H-U-G-E family room with cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace. Updated eat-in kitchen. Update 5pc master en-suite, powder room ‘13, home professionally painted, entrance from garage to main and finished lower levels. Plus so much more.

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What are renovation shows not telling you?

Renovating a home can be a wiser investment than moving and popular makeover shows are certainly inspiring. However, these shows can also leave viewers with mistaken impressions.

If life was like TV, we could dream up an addition on a Friday evening and be drinking coffee in it on Monday. While most of us know that’s unrealistic, some may have to experience living through a renovation to understand how complex and timeconsuming construction can be.

If a project is worthwhile, time and effort shouldn’t be deal breakers. Instead, careful planning and patient execution can be signs that the job is being done right and will add value to the property.

An early step in the process is investigating the rules for new construction in your area. Many are sur-

without a permit may demand a price reduction, or even scuttle the deal entirely.

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prised to learn that permits may be needed for smaller jobs, like finishing basements, updating plumbing, or adding a wood-burning stove.

The permit process ensures that renovations are safe and comply with local zoning, heritage protection and other rules. Waiting for a permit can be tedious, but not obtaining one can be downright painful. You might be asked to open walls, ceilings and other finishes so an inspector can see if the work complies. You may even have to remove the renovation entirely.

It’s tempting to believe no one will ever find out that a renovation was made without a permit, but what if questions come up when it’s time to sell? Potential buyers often hire home inspectors who can identify renovations. A buyer who discovers that construction was done

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Bathroom designs have come a long way. From the ice cream-colours and wallpaper border applied in the 1980s to the bold and contemporary choices of the 2000s, styles continue to evolve while incorporating the latest materials.

This year, consider keeping your design decisions simple.

Here are some key trends: Tile: Modern bathrooms commonly feature unique applications of tile, which are popular because they are affordable and versatile. Options include “finger” tiles, which can be applied either vertically or horizontally.

Colour: Modern baths use a lot of black, white and gray. These moody neutrals are a style hit and can exude luxury and relaxation.

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day’s bath designs.

Lighting: Rather than one main light source, multiple lighting fixtures that highlight key areas of the bathroom are popular today.

Natural elements: Be sure to include green, liv-

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Featuring SS Appliances, Centre Island, Quartz Countertops and Stone Backsplash. Updated Bathrooms thruout Elegant Open Concept Living/Dining, Huge Main Floor Family Room With Vaulted Ceiling and Fireplace, Beautiful finished basement. Ready To Move In! Please call Roger at 416-729-7074 for more details!

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Located on the premium south end of the street (south off Bur Oak)! Oversized pie-shaped property steps to Berczy Park, Pierre Elliot Trudeau HS and Stonebridge PS. Spacious 4brm model, beautifully decorated and remodeled featuring Hardwood Floors and upgraded bathrooms.

Kitchen has of solid wood cabinets and upgraded appliances including fridge, gas stove, b/i dishwasher, b/i Microwave/rangehood and bar fridge. Bright eat-in breakfast area. Main floor family rm with gas fireplace and b/i entertainment unit. Open concept dining and living room with Hardwood floors. Master suite with 5pc ensuite, walk-in closet plus 2nd closet. Professionally finished basement has media room and games room, new flooring, pot lights. This home is ready to move-in!!!

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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!

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14 THURGATE CRESCENT, GORGEOUS RAVINE PROPERTY ON SOUGHT AFTER THURGATE CRESCENT! THORNHILL

Unbelievable open views of the Ravine. Spacious 3 bedroom Bungalow with fully finished walkout basement. This Renovated Home has updated Kitchen with maple cabinets, gas stove, fridge, built-in dishwasher and Breakfast Area. The Formal Dining Room has a walkout to balcony overlooking Ravine. Spacious Living Room with fireplace and picture windows overlooking Ravine, Master Suite with walk-in closet, renovated 4pc ensuite and windows overlooking Ravine. Main floor Laundry Room with entrance to garage. Basement features large Rec Room, Artist Studio, 3pc bathroom, 2nd Laundry Room and separate entrance. Perfect property to move or redevelop. Please call Roger at 416-729-7074 for more details!

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Nestled on the most perfect 106 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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http://mediatours.ca/property/36-rougecrest-drive-markham/ 36 ROUGECREST DR., MARKHAM LOOKING TO DOWNSIZE OR BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME? Professionally Landscaped Renovated Bungalow On A Mature treed lot overlooking forested ravine setting. Bright & Modern Kitchen W/Oversized Granite island Is Open To A Spacious Living/Dining Room with Bamboo flooring. LED pot lights & In wall/ceiling theatre speakers on all floors. Finished Basement with large rec room, modern bathroom & office. Large custom deck, Gas bbq hookup, and shed. Located On A Desirable quiet street, steps away from Rouge Valley Trail, Community Centre, Library, Main St. Markham, Schools, Shops, &407.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM ~ 84 DELMARK BLVD. Beautiful 4 bed in SherwoodAmberglen! Spectacular Updated 4 Bedroom Home Located In Sought After Sherwood-Amberglen! Original Owner Built By Greenpark 2523 Sq. Ft. “The York 3” Model. Fabulous Gourmet Kitchen Features A Centre Island As Well As Breakfast Area With Windows All Around. The Family Rm Offers Fireplace And Sliding Doors To Covered Patio. Main Flr Laundry W/Side Entrance. Basement Has R/I 3Pc Bath Plus R/I Fireplace And Direct Access (Walk-Up) To Garage! Pls call Todd for more details 416-802-2621.

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If You’re Suffering With Peripheral Neuropathy This Might Be The Most Important Thing You Read All Year

In order to effectively treat your long as you have not sustained at neuropathy three factors must be significant nerve damage there is hope! determined.

Markham—In our office we have many patients suffering with the debilitating symptoms of peripheral neuropathy like burning, weakness, pain, numbness, and tingling.

1) What is the underlying cause?

2) How Much Nerve Damage has Been Sustained.

3) How much treatment will your condition require?

We even see individuals whose neuropathy is so far advanced they are at risk of having their feet amputated.

However, none of these are the reason neuropathy can be a deadly condition. One big

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Peripheral Neuropathy: A Painful Condition?

Figure 2: When these very small blood vessels become diseased they begin to shrivel up and the nerves begin to degenerate.

Dr. Zunaid Kagdi DC at Elite Care Chiropractic will do a Neuropathy Severity Examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage for only $27. This neuropathy severity examination The treatment we use in our office will consist of a detailed sensory is like watering a plant. This evaluation and a detailed analysis technology can allow the blood of the findings of your neuropathy. vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and provide Dr. Kagdi will be offering this them with the proper nutrients to Neuropathy Severity Examination heal and repair. It’s like adding from now until Friday, June 2, water to a plant and seeing the 2017. roots grow deeper and deeper.

Sadly, over 256,000 seniors fall each year in Canada (www.publichealth.gc.ca) many of whom visit the emergency room each year due to falls.

Figure 1: Falls affect thousands of seniors in the Canada This damage that results in balance every year problems is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves risk from peripheral neuropathy in the hands and feet which causes is the balance problems and falls the nerves to begin to degenerate that this condition can cause. due to lack of nutrient flow.

As you can see in Figure 2, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems as well as, pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms.

Figure 3: The blood vessels will grow back around the nerves much like a plant’s roots grow when watered.

The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological exam. As

Call 905-554-8444 to make an appointment with Dr. Kagdi to determine if your peripheral neuropathy can be treated and your balance restored.

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The Regional Municipality of York

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Study Area Proposed New Road Crossing

You are invited to attend the second open house and comment on the recommendations. An evaluation of alternative designs, details regarding the recommended design and overall impacts will be available at the open house. The project team will be present to answer your questions. The open house will be held on: Date: Time: Location:

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For those unable to attend in-person, the information presented will be published to our online open house at york.ca/roadcrossing and on York Region’s Facebook and Twitter channels. An accessible version of this notice is available upon request. This notice was issued on May 18, 2017.

To submit a comment, question or for more information, please contact: Chris Lumsdon, Communications and Community Engagement Specialist The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 6Z1 Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75560 Fax: 905-836-4590 Email: roads.ea@york.ca This study is being conducted in accordance with Schedule ‘C’ of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015).

Personal information submitted (e.g., name, address and phone number) is collected, maintained and disclosed under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for transparency and consultation purposes. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public, unless you request that your personal information remain confidential.

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MICHAEL BEREC Join the Kindred Spirits Orchestra for a night of romantic music at Flato Markham Theatre on Saturday, May 20 at 8 p.m. Led

by Maestro Kristian Alexander, the orchestra will perform masterpieces by Brahms and Sibelius featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Dr. Younggun Kim. After his first piano concerto was critically panned, German composer Johannes Brahms waited 20 years to write his second. During those 20 years, however, he had a massive output of works; symphonies, chamber music, choral pieces, and a series of large-scale compositions including his German Requiem. Brahms was at the height of his career.

After a calming excursion to Italy, Brahms was ready to tackle once again the genre of the piano concerto. His Piano Concerto No. 2 proved to be a great

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Led by Maestro Kristian Alexander, the Kindred Spirits Orchestra will perform masterpieces by Brahms and Sibelius featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Dr. Younggun Kim. success. Instead of the usual three-movement structure, Brahms composed his concerto in four movements. The unusual quick scherzo as a second movement adds drama and excitement to the concerto, while the lyrical third movement begins with a

beautiful cello melody. Later, Brahms repurposed that melody for his famous song Ever Gentler Grows My Slumber.

Right after writing the jovial Academic Festival Overture, which was inspired by collegial drinking songs, Brahms decided to compose a contrasting work: his Tragic Overture.

Even if he had not titled the work in such a way, it would be impossible to overlook the emotional and woeful nature of this piece.

The overture begins brusquely with two loud and powerful chords, which set the tense and unsettling mood of the piece.

Softer sections are mysterious and do not come to much rest before pushing once again to a dramatic frenzy.

For tickets call 905-3057469 or visit MarkhamTheatre.ca. For more information about the Kindred Spirits Orchestra concert season at Markham Theatre, visit KSOrchestra.ca.

407 ETR Concession Company Limited will conduct larval mosquito monitoring from May 28 to October 7, 2017 and, as may be required, a larviciding program from June 4 to October 14, 2017.

407 ETR is undertaking these measures to meet any requirements of local Medical Officers of Health in the control of larval mosquitoes to prevent their development into potential carriers of the West Nile Virus. Applicators, licensed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, or trained technicians will apply the larvicide in storm-water detention ponds and catch basins on Highway 407 ETR throughout the municipalities of Halton, Peel, York and Durham only where it is determined prudent to do so.

The pellet formulation of the larvicide VectoBac 200G (Bti), Pest Control Products Act No.18158, will be placed into storm-water detention ponds and the briquette formulation of the larvicide Altosid (Methoprene) Pest Control Products Act No. 27694, will be placed into catch basins on Highway 407 ETR throughout the municipalities of Halton, Peel, York and Durham, only where it is determined prudent to do so.

For further information, Contact: 407 ETR Concession Company Limited Office: 905-264-5380 – please call collect Fax: 905-264-2662

TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com The next meeting for the sub-committee looking closely into the proposed huge York Downs subdivision takes place this coming Tuesday.

The 2,400 residential unit proposal, which seems to have an equal number of

people who for and against the application, is still in its early stages before the City of Markham.

It was initially submitted to the city back in the fall and the first official public meeting was held this past March where dozens of people supported and opposed the proposal.

Since then, there has been

one subcommittee meeting chaired by Ward 6 Councillor Amanda Collucci.

The second meeting in a series of at least four proposed meetings, takes place May 23 at Markham Civic Centre at 6 p.m. All are invited.

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l Thursday, May 18 How to live in your house for free: turning your house from a liability to an asset WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Angus Glen Community Centre Library, 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr. E., Markham CONTACT: Evelyn Fok, 905-513-7977, efok@markham.library.on.ca We have experts with knowledge in secondary suites, real estate and mortgages to help answer any questions you have about turning your house into a money maker.

Meditate with a Monk WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Buddha Meditation Centre, 11175 Kennedy Rd., Markham CONTACT: The Buddha Meditation Centre, 905-9277117, 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, May 19 Language Cafe - Friday WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: The Bridge Church, 5440 16th Ave., Markham CONTACT: Radhika Chellaiah, 905-294-

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6716, info@newtomarkham.com, http://newtomarkham.com/ language-cafes/ COST: These are informal drop-in opportunities where you can enjoy a beverage and snack while practicing English with fluent locals and other newcomers. l Saturday, May 20 Markham Farmers Market 2017 WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Main Street Markham, 132 Robinson St., Markham CONTACT: Markham Village BIA, 905-472-2462, info@mainstreetmarkham.com, http://www.mainstreetmarkham.com/farmersmarket COST: Freshness straight from the farm.

A great place to shop, and live entertainment, too, starting at 10 a.m. New musicians this year.

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Brahms and Sibelius WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham CONTACT: Markham Theatre Box Office, 905-305-7469, www.KSOrchestra.ca COST: $15

to $40 Join Maestro Kristian Alexander as he leads the KSO through an impassioned journey of musical delight. l Tuesday, May 23 Unionville Women’s Coffee Hour WHEN: 9:15 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Markham Missionary Church, 5438 Major Mackenzie Dr. E., Markham CONTACT: 905-640-4325 COST: $6 Ruth Ann Onley will be the speaker and vocalist. A fashion show by the Country Corner Boutique will also be featured. Mother/child area in main room.

Language Cafe - Tuesday WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: The Bridge Church, 5440 16th Ave., Markham CONTACT: Radhika Chellaiah, 905-2946716, info@newtomarkham.com, http://newtomarkham.com/ language-cafes/ COST: These are informal drop-in opportunities where you can enjoy a beverage and snack while practicing English with fluent locals and other newcomers.

5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, May 20 Spring Fling at The Mill Pond Gallery WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Mill Pond Gallery, 314 Mill St., Richmond Hill CONTACT: 905-770-7449, rhgaexec@gmail.com, www.rhga.ca The Richmond Hill Group of Artists celebrates the return of spring with a member group show and sale. Also May 21.

Dream Catcher Making and Teachings Workshop WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, 14732 Woodbine Ave. CONTACT: Krista, 905-727-8954, wsmuseum@townofws.ca COST: $20 ($16 for museum members) Smudge, eagle feather introductions, Ojibway Welcoming Song, story of and making dream catchers, Travelling Song. Ages eight and older. Pre-register, please. l Sunday, May 21 International Museum Day WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd. CONTACT: Markham Museum, 905-305-

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Bring your own chair, blanket and snacks. Free popcorn provided by

the Newmarket Scouts. l Monday, May 22 Nobleton Victoria Day 2017 WHEN: 11:00 a.m WHERE: Downtown Nobleton, King CONTACT: nobletoninfo@gmail.com, nobletonvillage.com Parade winds through Nobleton, ending at the Fair. Live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, pony rides, arcade games, dunk the mayor, face painting and midway rides.

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Ticks are small bugs that feed off the blood of animals and humans. Adult ticks are the size of a sesame seed. Nymphs (adolescent ticks) are no bigger than a poppy seed.

What is Lyme disease?

Ticks can be found on tall grasses and bushes in wooded areas almost anywhere in Ontario including York Region.

Ticks attach themselves to people or animals who brush past. Most tick bites are painless and ticks can attach themselves and feed for up to five days.

Symptoms of Lyme disease may include: • A skin rash • Fatigue or weakness • Headache • FeverLorem or chills ipsum • Dizziness or confusion • Muscle and joint pain • Swollen lymph nodes

Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi which is spread through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Not all ticks are infected with the bacteria.

of Most people will start to show signs of illness within one to two weeks. See your y health provider if you develop symptoms of Lyme disease after a tick bite or after visiting a wooded or brushy area.

If you find a tick on yourself or a family member remove it quickly!

Protect yourself each time you are in a wooded or brushy area by: • Wearing light-coloured, long pants, long-sleeved tops and closed footwear

1. Grasp the tick with tweezers as close as possible to your skin and pull it straight out 2. Do not put anything on the tick or try to burn it off 3. Disinfect the area with rubbing alcohol 4. Wrap the tick in a moist paper towel and put in a screw-top container 5. Store it in the fridge until you can bring it into a York Region Public Health location

• Using an insect repellent containing DEET or icaridin • Walking in the middle of the trail • Showering when you get home to remove unattached ticks • Checking yourself, your family and your pets for ticks • Removing attached ticks as quickly as possible

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The fair is held at the Dr. William Laceby Nobleton Arena at 15 Old King Rd. It is off Highway 27, just south of King Road. You can also enjoy the children’s activities and music, with fireworks at dusk.

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Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 18, 2017 |

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4-DOOR WELL-EQUIPPED FROM

21,916

*

$

208

$

LEASE PAYMENT FOR 24 MONTHS $3,885 DOWN 0.5% LEASE RATE

5-DOOR WELL-EQUIPPED FROM

22,816

$

*

218

$

LEASE PAYMENT FOR 24 MONTHS $3,550 DOWN 0.5% LEASE RATE

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*MSRP of $19,995/$20,895 on 2017 Impreza 4-dr Convenience Pkg MT (HF1CP)/2017 Impreza 5-dr Convenience Pkg MT (HG1CP). Lease rate of (0.5%/0.5%) for (24/24) months. Lease payments of ($208/$218) with ($3,885/$3,550) down payment. Purchase Option ($13,258/$14,266). Advertised pricing consists of MSRP plus charges for Freight/ PDI ($1,595) Air Conditioning Charge ($100), Tire Stewardship Levy ($16.50), OMVIC Fee ($10), Dealer Admin ($199). Freight/PDI charge includes a full tank of gas. Taxes, license, registration and insurance are extra. $0 security deposit. Model shown: 2017 Impreza 4-dr Sport-Tech Tech-Pkg AT (HF2STE) with an MSRP of $30,095/Impreza 5-dr Sport-Tech Tech-Pkg AT (HG2STE) with an MSRP of $30,995. Dealers may sell or lease for less or may have to order or trade. Offers applicable on approved credit at participating dealers only. Lease based on a maximum of (20,000 km/year for 24 months), with excess charged at $0.10/km. Leasing and financing programs available through Subaru Financial Services by TCCI. Other lease and finance rates and terms available; down payment or equivalent trade-in may be required. Vehicles shown solely for purposes of illustration, and may not be equipped exactly as shown. Offers available until May 31st, 2017 See your local Subaru dealer for complete program details. See Owner’s Manual for complete details on system operation and limitations. † Ratings are awarded by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Please visit www.iihs.org for testing methods.

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