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ALI RAZA aliraza@yrmg.com Picture yourself as an immigrant who has just arrived in Canada and has settled in a community in York Region. You don’t speak English and you need to get your life in order; employment, housing, school, etc. It sounds like an overwhelming task, but it’s one in which millions of immigrants in Canada’s history have succeeded at. Today in York Region is no different. Arpine Manukyan, 31, came to Canada in 2011, she settled in Woodbridge and had three children. Though she is fluent in academiclevel Russian and Armenian, her lack of English knowledge made life challenging. Two months ago, Manukyan decided her children were old enough to give her time to enrol in English language classes at a York Region Welcome Centre in Vaughan. In just two months, she’s all but mastered the language, speaking confidently to her teachers and peers. Manukyan said when she first arrived in Canada with no knowledge of English everything was challenging. "I lost myself, I didn’t know how to go or do anything without any English," she said. Almost fluent now, Manukyan credits her progress to watching English language television, listening to radio and reading English books. While raising three children, she slips in English language practice whenever she has 15 or 20 minutes to spare. Now after learning English with the goal of improving it to match her Russian and Armenian abili-

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Arpine Manukyah, originally from Armenia and Russia, at the Welcome Centre Immigrant Services office in Vaughan. ties, Manukyan stresses the importance of learning a new language. "To me, to live in this country, to be a good citizen, you have to learn the language, the tradition, the culture. It’s important," she said. Of the region’s 1.1 million residents, about 89 per cent

speak English. Six per cent have knowledge of French, while five per cent of residents have no knowledge of either official language. Seventy-one per cent of residents speak English at home. Given the data on languages and the region’s growing immigrant communities, the Welcome Cen-

tres opened as a resource for newcomers and anyone to learn English. York Region Welcome Centres also aid newcomers in settlement and employment. With five centres across Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham and Newmarket, they offer services in several languages, in-

cluding Arabic, Cambodian, Cantonese, English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Urdu, Vietnamese and Dari. Regina Chan, general manager of the Vaughan Welcome Centre, says a common theme among stories from English students is they wish they had learned the language faster. "A lot of students who share their story say they worked when they first came to Canada," Chan said. "Taking English classes was not a priority at the time - for survival they got a job." Chan says newcomers may have had enough English skills to "get by" at their first jobs, but after three or four years they felt "stuck." "That’s when they thought to come back, learn the language and explore new pathways for employment," Chan said. The centres are funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, but managed by five agencies across York Region, including Social Enterprise and COSTI Immigrant Services. Social Enterprise partnership co-ordinator Darlene Brown says the centres were created knowing that most clients would not speak English fluently or at all. "With migratory trends being what they were, the anticipation was that this portion would grow over the years," she said. That demographic has grown considerably since the first Welcome Centre opened in Vaughan in 2007. After English, the most popular language in York

Region is Chinese (including Cantonese and Mandarin). Approximately 12 per cent of York Region residents speak either Cantonese or Mandarin. Three per cent of residents speak Russian, two per cent speak Farsi, also known as Persian. Another two per cent of residents speak Italian and two per cent speak Tamil. Korean, Urdu, Spanish, Punjabi and Gujarati are spoken by one per cent of residents each. Three of those languages Urdu, Punjabi and Gujarati - originate from India and Pakistan, reflecting a growing community of South Asian Canadians. The last three per cent of residents speak Tagalog, Arabic, Vietnamese, Romanian and French. In total there are 122 languages spoken by York Region residents. Welcome Centres in different municipalities are also reflecting which languages are growing in which part of the region. "You have a higher population of Asians in the Markham area," Brown said. "So they’re looking for supports with Asian languages and support for seniors. In Newmarket, we’re seeing a growing trend here with Farsi speakers, where before it used to be Russian." Chan says as the northern municipalities in York Region are also seeing a growth in foreign-language speakers. "Newmarket is now very mixed," she said. "We have Vietnamese- and Cambodian-speaking clients." Richmond Hill is home to several Farsi and Russian speakers, while Vaughan is seeing a growing Arabic-speaking community, Chan added.

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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. Monday, June 19 9:00 a.m. General Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 20 7:00 p.m. Development Services Public Meeting Proclamations Seniors’ Month (June) Markham Toastmasters Club #4782 Month (June) Pride Week (June 9-18) Walk For Values (June 11-17) National Aboriginal Day (June 21) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26) Contact the Clerk’s Office at 905.475.4744 for a complete listing of all meetings that residents are welcome to attend. For meeting agendas and live streaming Council and Standing Committees, visit markham.ca

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TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com Get ready for another 1,300 vehicles flowing on to Kennedy Road, 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive every morning when the huge York Downs development is complete in about four years. That was the prediction from the developer’s own traffic consultant as revealed at a subcommittee meeting Monday evening at Markham Civic Centre. Nick Poulos explained that the majority of those vehicles coming from the 2,400-unit residential subdivision - around 900 or so would actually drive down Kennedy and 16th, heading south or east between around 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., considered the peak morning drive time. Poulos said the peak

evening time would bring a crush of about 1,600 or more vehicles back to the subdivision, most from the south and west to the development. They’d arrive between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. He said some of that heavy traffic could be relieved if several factors fall into place in the future, including the hoped-for widening of 16th and Kennedy from four to six lanes and improvements to GO Transit and York Region Transit. "Markham is just a few years from some significant transportation benefits, starting with two-way, all-day GO Transit service to Unionville GO Station, that’s like having a subway to Unionville GO," said Poulos. Residents who’ve come out to the subcommittee meetings and who attended

the public meeting in March, said they were worried about the increased traffic the development will bring to an already overwhelmed area. They’ve asked that approval of the development be linked to the status and time of 16th and Kennedy widenings and improvement of York Region transit. However, with environmental assessments required on widenings of 16th and Kennedy needed at the regional level and then the cash required to construct the widenings, it will be many years before those projects are approved. Monday’s meeting was the third subcommittee meeting of four scheduled on York Downs. The fourth, originally planned for June 19, has been postponed to Sept. 27.

VACANT UNIT REBATE PROGRAM PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS In 2001, the Province of Ontario introduced the Vacant Unit Rebate Program to owners of vacant commercial and industrial buildings. The program provides a property tax rebate for commercial or industrial buildings that are entirely or partially vacant during the taxation year. In November 2016, the Province released its Fall Economic Statement which provided municipalities with broader flexibility to tailor the Vacant Unit Rebate Program to reflect community needs and circumstances. The City of Vaughan, the City of Markham and the Town of Richmond Hill are evaluating the Vacant Unit Rebate Program and soliciting program feedback from local commercial, industrial and residential property owners. Members of the public are invited to provide their feedback by: 1) Attending a scheduled public consultation meeting: • June 22 – 7 to 9 p.m., Multi-Purpose Room, Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan • June 26 – 7 to 9 p.m., Council Chambers, Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham • July 13 – 7 to 9 p.m., Aspen Room, Rouge Woods Community Centre, 110 Shirley Dr., Richmond Hill and/or 2) Completing an online survey, available on each municipality’s website (vaughan.ca, markham.ca and richmondhill.ca) between June 5 and July 31. To learn more, please visit markham.ca

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND Expropriations Act, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 363 IN THE MATTER OF an application by The Corporation of the City of Markham for approval to expropriate land being part of Lots 40, 41, 42 and 43 in Block M on Registered Plan 173 designated as Parts 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11 on Reference Plan 65R36046, in the City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York being part of PIN 02936-0377 (LT), registered in the Land Titles Division of the Land Registry Office for York Region (No.65), for the purpose of parkland and trail, and in particular for the construction and maintenance of the Mixed-Use Pathway east of Markham Road and works ancillary thereto.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows: Part of Lots 40, 41, 42 and 43 in Block M on Registered Plan 173 designated as Parts 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11 on Reference Plan 65R-36046, in the City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York being part of PIN 02936-0377 (LT). Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty (30) days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is: The Council of The Corporation of the City of Markham 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3 The expropriating authority is:

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In last week’s Metroland Central report, we explored something of what it’s like to be an Indigenous person at this time in our history. The scathing results of the Truth and Reconciliation report along with the lack of clean water on reserves and the national disgrace that is the gruesome number of murdered and missing Indigenous women across Canada, are top of mind at the same time our country is celebrating 150 years of Confederation. We all celebrate Canada, we’re proud of our county and all of its people. But the Europeans who claimed an already populated land made and broke countless treaties and conspired to destroy the myriad cultures of First Nations people were guilty of betrayal, murder, rape, cultural annihilation and genocide. Many will argue Canada would easily have lost the war of 1812 without the support of Tecumseh and the fear his warriors instilled in the hearts of the American troops. They won that war for Britain and the deals made to assure this were defaulted on. It is high time we faced these truths and worked toward reconciliation. So when we approached this piece we did it in the knowledge that we could not carry our colonialist viewpoint into the report. Our jobs are usually going out, getting information, and then writing and publishing what we learned. But in this case we were loath to take the words said to us by Indigenous people and put it through our own lens, thus distorting it with our views. The voices had to come directly from Indigenous minds. Our first step was to send three reporters into communities to talk with Indigenous people and ask them what we should write about and who to talk with. We brought that information back and it was clear the authors of our the bulk of our pieces had to be the ones living the experience. The result was two opinion pieces, one from a woman who will not be attending the fireworks celebrations this month, and the other from a woman who believes education is the answer to growth and healing. We spoke with Indigenous people in Toronto and on reserves; with families, young professionals and artists looking toward a bright future while honouring a dark past. There is inspiration in their stories and lessons to be learned about the similarities and differences we share. And we have photos. Spending a day with folks, letting the camera’s eye capture the experience rather than put it into our words seemed most honest to us. If you want more: video of a smudging ceremony, thoughtful pieces and more photos please our website, yorkregion.com

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• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • Show neighbours some consideration Re: Residents fume about high grass, weeds in Markham subdivision, June 2. This is directed to all homeowners (or renters) in the neighbourhood who do not bother cutting their lawns until they are kneehigh and covered in weeds. Why on earth wouldn’t you just go and live in a condo where you don’t have the bother of any outdoor maintenance? The bottom line is that your neglect brings down the value of my neighbourhood, which in turn, affects the value of my own home. If I wanted to live in a weed-filled meadow, I would move north of the city, where I would have the added benefit of outdoor peace and quiet - a

treasure that has also become extinct these days in Markham neighbourhoods. Please be aware of others around you, and try to show some consideration for the people who share your block. Donna Marrin Markham

Honesty still exists May 19, I met with some friends at the Second Cup on Markham Main Street North. We enjoyed our usual mocha and chatted for an hour or two. On arrival I slung my shoulder bag over the back of my chair and took off my coat and placed it also over the back of the chair. However, after our gettogether I put on my coat

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and walked out leaving my shoulder bag behind with all my valuables in the bag. I didn’t think of it until the next morning my wife and I decided to go to the farmers’ market on Main Street Markham, I went to get my wallet which was in my shoulder bag, and yes, that’s when it dawned on me. In full panic mode we raced over to the café and waited in line to be served, which was only five minutes but if felt like hours. I asked the young woman behind the counter if anyone handed in a black man’s shoulder bag left behind yesterday. She said "Is it this?" "Yes, OMG," I said, "Yes." it was handed in by some honest individual, whom I

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Joan Green and Norma Matus dance to some nostalgia-inducing sounds courtesy of the Melody Makers at the Water Streeet Markham Seniors Centre Monday. The Melody Makers are a group of seniors who play old-time music to the delight of other seniors once a month.

Melody Makers make sweet music at seniors centre TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com If it’s the last Monday of the month, you know exactly where the Melody Makers are going to be making some old-time music. The seniors were playing, well, for seniors at the Markham Seniors Centre on Water Street on May 29, and it seems the assembled crowd couldn’t get enough of the music. For instance, Joan Green and Norma Matus got up out of their chairs and did a little dancing as the band played some great old tunes. And the Melody Makers, as they do every month, will be back at it the last Monday of this month at the Markham Seniors Centre. For more information about the Melody Makers, email strat.sue@rogers.com.

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Anyone that is a regular at our store is familiary with the beautiful and imposing White Hydrangeas at the western entrance of our lot. In season they are spectacular and we have some available this week. Add to that some Alberta Spruce which look full and fuzzy, and a couple Tricolour Beech Trees, and our amazing selection of Japanese Maple Trees. We also have some perennial shrubs and plants, along with a wide selection of Hens and Chicks that will survive your absence during cottage season. Inside, don't miss Peony season. Fresh cut peonies, in pink hues that are stunning, and plenty of pre-made bouquets for graduation These are seasoned like our regular season or any other special occasion! beef burgers but are slightly bigger and feature the addition of dried onions and HP sauce. And not to boast, but I also think they’re the best burgers A tasty pork sausage with a in the world. OFF touch of smokiness and a nip Reg $10.99/lb of heat. Deﬁnitely not short OFF on ﬂavour. Reg. $5.99/lb

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then perhaps we should look at zoning which isolates it to a less desirable area such as a commercial/ industrial area, which may keep it out of our residential communities (where apparently it now exists) and relegates it to an area where the authorities can keep a watchful eye on it," he said. However, current federal law says it is illegal to establish a bawdy house to sell sex. It’s not illegal to sell sex, just illegal to establish a bawdy house to sell it. And, by the way, it’s also illegal to purchase sex under the law. Constitutional law expert Alan Young, who teaches law at York University, said current federal law "might suggest it is no longer an offence to set up an indoor premise, the problem is, every customer is committing a crime and illegal activity is still going on." Young said that in theo-

Thornhill resident Alena Gotz, is dead-set against a suggestion by Ward 3 Coun. Don Hamilton that Markham City council consider zoning bawdy houses for the commercial/ industrial area. Susie Kockerscheid t/Metroland

ry the municipality cannot license a bawdy house because it’s not legal. However, he also said he doesn’t see a problem "with them doing it because they do for body rubs, I don’t know how you jive the fact the municipality makes revenue off an activity the police can still come in and charge people for."

Thornhill resident Alena Gotz is dead set against the idea of a Markham redlight district. "Markham has to decide if it is for prostitution or for families," she said, wondering if Hamilton has the legislative authority to push for bawdy-house zoning in an industrial area of Markham.

"The industrial area also has daycares in it and residential areas are built right within the industrial area," Gotz added, saying it’s a bad idea. Six other Markham councillors contacted flatly turned down the idea of considering zoning anywhere in the city for bawdy houses.

Their answers all ran along the lines of: "It’s illegal." Deputy Mayor Jack Heath said: "Permitting prostitution in certain parts of the city? I don’t think so." Ward 4 Coun. Karen Rea said: "Prostitution is illegal and I do not support zoning in any residential, commercial or industrial neighbourhoods for this type of activity." And the councillor in whose ward the zoning would most likely go, Ward 8’s Alex Chiu had the most visceral response of all: "I would never agree to that. Most of the commercial area is in my ward. I put up a big fight to get them out. No way, there’s no way," he said. He said the police should handle complaints of bawdy houses in current residential districts. "They (police) do a great job," he said.

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Markham brewery wins gold at Canadian Brewing Awards SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com Its been less than a year since Rouge River Brewing Company opened its doors in Markham, but brewer and co-owner Jordan Mills is already receiving national acclaim for his work. At the Canadian Brewing Awards held in Ottawa on May 27, Rouge River won gold in the North American-style Pale Ale category for its beer called Beneath the Planet of the APAs. "It’s pretty incredible," Mills said of the win. "To win gold with around 160

entries in the categories, it feels like we are doing something right." Rouge River has a tasting bar and bottle shop at its location on Bullock Drive, but Mills said they are in the process of getting their licence to serve beer and food. He hopes they will get that sometime later this month or in July. If you show up to Rouge River expecting to taste the beer that won gold at the Canadian Brewing Awards you will be disappointed. Beneath the Planet of the APAs has been replaced by Conquest of the Planet of the APAs.

"It’s a rotating series," Mills said. While the beer shares some similarities with the gold-medal winner, it has unique qualities as well. It all goes to the brewery’s philosophy of not having a signature beer. Rouge River will have an IPA and a pale ale for each season, but Mills said the recipes for those beers won’t necessarily be the same year-to-year. "I want to try different stuff," he said. "If you miss it you miss it." Formerly a brewer at Mill Street, Mills also is one of the most qualified beer

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TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com You’ll be able to get on the GO twice as much on the Stouffville line from now on. Riders getting on at the Unionville GO station will now have new GO train trips every hour in both directions to Union Station during the midday and evening periods, and there will be a new morning and lateevening weekday train going all the way to the Lincolnville GO station at the end of the Stouffville line. In all, there will 17 new train trips per weekday, doubling the number of weekly train trips from 85 to 170 on the Stouffville GO corridor. The cost of the added service will be $800,000 per year, said Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca, who was in Markham at the Unionville GO Station Wednesday morning to make the announcement.

"I hear from friends and neighbours about the transportation challenges we all face. That’s why we are making the investments we are making," Del Duca said. "We are doubling the number of GO Train trips on the Stouffville line to provide all-day service on the Stouffville line from Monday to Friday. We’ll be able to help people get from point A to point B more efficiently," he added. The new service will begin on Monday, June 26. Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti thanked the province for the added service and pointed out that it was timely given that Markham Centre, bordered by Warden Avenue, Kennedy Road, Hwy. 7, and Hwy. 407, will grow to 40,000 people and 40,000 jobs in the next 20 or so years. He said the addition of the York University campus and its 4,000-plus students in four years’ time will make addi-

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, June 15, 2017

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Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca announces that GO Train service has been extended to all day both ways on the Stouffville line at the Unionville GO station on Wednesday morning. Also there from left are Markham-Unionville MPP Michael Chan (from left), Oak Ridges-Markham MPP Dr. Helena Jaczek, Metrololinx VP Mary Proc, Whitechurch-Stouffville Coun. Huge Kroon, and Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. tional GO service paramount. "This announcement is long overdue ... this government has stayed committed to its plan, so thank you for

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If you had a sense of déjà vu while trying to drive up Main Street Markham lately, don’t worry -- your mind isn’t playing tricks on you. The City of Markham, for the second time in four years, has ripped up the road in the village. This time it’s paving it over at a cost of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Four years ago, the city put in old-style cobblestone, also at a cost of hundreds of thousands out of a $5.5-million budget for long-term Main Street improvements from Hwy. 407 to Major Mackenzie Drive. This job is necessary to remove the cobblestone that just didn’t sit properly after it was installed in 2013-14. Unlike the work that took months and months

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For the second time in four years, Main Street in Markham Village had to be ripped up and repaved after problems arose with the cobblestones put in back in 2013. The cost to do the work ongoing now is $351,000. It should be finished over the next week. back in 2013, this job should be largely finished by next week, Coun. Karen Rea said. "The repairs needed to be done, especially with all the rain the last two to three months, the pavement (cobblestone) was

sinking," she said. "There is no good time to do it." The project, which cost $351,000, will include a further $5,000 in annual maintenance for a total of $451,000 over a 20-year span. Rea said the dust hasn’t

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Warmer weather, thunderstorms may extend allergy season TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com Seasonal allergy sufferers could be in for a long haul this year. ’Tis the season for stuffy noses, sinus congestion, itchy eyes and the rest of the symptoms associated with seasonal allergies triggered by pollen. While many enjoyed the abnormally warm days in February this year, those who suffer from pollen allergies are now paying the price. According to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Alan Reppert, that warm air gave a head start to the growing season, triggering allergy symptoms earlier than normal. It’s also possible the allergy season will be longer than usual. "The ragweed and pollen season is predicted to be a month longer because of environmental drivers," York Region’s health protection manager Helen Doyle said.

"There are several drivers such as warmer weather, a milder winter, increased carbon dioxide levels and more frequent thunder storms." She added that the region is currently conducting a climate change and health vulnerability assessment that will further examine the impacts of climate drivers and how they impact residents’ health. Pollen will be one of many targets in the assessment along with other priority issues such as air quality, extreme heat events and flooding. It could take years to complete the study fully and as more data becomes available it will be included in the assessment. Currently, the region is looking at data from other organizations, such as Health Canada. City of Markham parks manager David Plant said tall grass and weeds also contribute to seasonal allergies. Rain is also a factor. From April 1 to the end of May, the city recorded 254

millimetres of rain compared to 79 mm last year over the same two months. "The wet conditions make it very difficult for large equipment to operate without leaving ruts and damage which can be a safety issue for the public," Plant said. "We’re a little bit delayed. We’re facing the same challenges we face every spring with the fresh growth that the rain and the heat bring on. We’re working very actively to have first cut completed by end of this week." Southlake Regional Health Centre’s family medicine chief Dr. Paul Cantarutti said this is typically the time of year when people with tree and grass pollen allergies visit doctors and clinics seeking relief. "It’s not unusual," he said. "I can’t say whether or not this season is worse but I have been seeing the typical number of patients with allergy concerns this year." Not everyone will seek out professional help to relieve their allergy symptoms.

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has grown from treating 47 patients in 2010 to 107 youngsters making about 1,600 visits to the clinic this year, said Dr. Arif Manji, a pediatric oncologist at the hospital. "The two major reasons for that number growing are, one, the region is expanding, and secondly, more patients are taking advantage of the services we provide," he said. "What is actually amazing about the 1,600 visits is that each one of those visits represents one less journey to downtown Toronto, one less day off of work, one less day of missed school . and many, many more hours of precious time with family and loved ones. And that is the hallmark of what we aim to provide for these families." While Laura said the family was initially reluctant to trust much of Sofia’s care to Southlake instead of Sick Kids, she called her daughter’s excellent care close to home "a godsend." Between 400 and 500 children are diagnosed with cancer every year in Ontario, Gibson said. Rates are increasing at about 1 per cent a year, due to the growing population and technology better able to diagnose the disease, he said.

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properties and had used renters to pay the mortgages thereby becoming an owner several times over. Jazyk said she was able to buy four properties through low-cost borrowing. She admitted it was "a huge responsibility. Real estate is not a passive investment, it’s an active investment," and she recommends dealing with a property manager if you are purchasing multiple properties. Ingrid Clayton, a Markham resident who owns real estate properties in a number of locations around Ontario, came to the seminar to learn a few tips. "Investing in real estate is work . I own a home in Markham, two homes in Oshawa, threes homes in Brantford; it’s a bit of a challenge, but you learn to get connected with good property managers, other

investors and find out what works and what doesn’t work," Clayton said. Lydia Ko of Markham said she came to event because she is trying to get into the housing market and the topic interested her. "Turning a liability into an asset is certainly an interesting topic and I want

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and put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. "I lived my first 37 years as, I guess, a ’normal’ human being, being able to come and go as I pleased. Everywhere I wanted to go, I was able to go," the Newmarket resident said. "Then, once the accident put me into this chair, I realized my world closed off very quickly. There were a lot of places I could not go, especially places I used to attend before. That really upset me." Foglia has spent years working to make York Region more accessible for people with disabilities. He is vice-chair of the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee, which held a forum May 31 at the regional administrative building in Newmarket. The event included people with disabilities from across the region. Marking national access awareness week, the forum explored ideas for building livable and acces-

sible communities. Foglia, who also serves as chair of the Newmarket accessibility advisory committee and sits on Southlake Regional Health Centre’s accessibility, inclusivity and diversity committee, continues to work to make the community more inclusive on everything from sidewalks that provide a smoother and more pain-free ride for wheelchairs to washrooms and waiting rooms that better serve people with special needs. "We’re trying to bring in a higher level of awareness so there is more out there than just the basic building standard and there are a lot more things you can do to make things really accessible," he said, adding the region and local municipalities are embracing the need to make changes. "We are so far behind. We are making strides but it’s like the old analogy, how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time."

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Thursday Nights at the Bandstand WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Unionville Millennium Bandstand, Corner of Fred Varley Drive and Main Street, Markham CONTACT: Bill Dawson, 647-3004891, bill.dawson.23@rogers.com, http://unionvillepresents.com COST: Summer concert series l Friday, June 16 Language Cafe - Friday WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 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

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l Saturday, June 17 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. Come and see who is playing.

Canada : ) An evening to support Camp Trailblazers WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Glasstronomy Studios, 2600 John St., Unit 108, Markham CONTACT: Elizabeth Beecham, 905-415-9777, events@glasstronomystudios.ca, http://www.glasstronomystudios.ca/events/canada-15aboutface-fundraising-event/ Join us in studio for a fun evening in support of Camp Trailblazers. We will celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in activities, food, music and short film.

5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, June 17 Markham Village Music Festival WHEN: 12:00 a.m WHERE: Morgan Park, 11 Parkway Ave., Markham CONTACT: info@markhamfestival.com COST: Free entry and parking Five stages of music, including the Practically Hip Tragically Hip tribute band as well as a Town Crier competition, craft and food vendors and a children’s zone.

York Region Pride Parade/Fest WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: 647-9237579 The annual parade is 10:30 a.m. and travels south along Main Street. After the parade, celebrate Pride Fest at Riverwalk Commons, featuring live entertainment, community fair and children’s activities. Artisan’s Festival WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Fairy Lake, Water Street and Main Street South, Newmarket CONTACT: 905-895-1441 The festival features a juried show

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l Thursday, June 15 2017 Seniors Art Showcase Sale WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham CONTACT: seniorsadvisorycommittee@gmail.com COST: Organized by the Markham Seniors Advisory Committee and supported by the City of Markham. Support our local artists at this showcase of works by seniors.

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Kirsten Wells-Graham laughs about the humorous signs with husband Ryan at the Newmarket Artisans Festival in this file photo.

and sale and a special area reserved for the sale of homemade foods, such as jams, jellies, honey, tapenade, and dips.

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l Sunday, June 18 Dash for Diabetes Run/Walk WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m WHERE: Stouffville Clippers Sport Complex, 120 Weldon Road, Whitchurch-Stouffville CONTACT: Jack Minacs, 647-624-1869 COST: Kids free; 5 km: $35-$40

Hand Print Tiles WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham CONTACT: 905-305-5970 COST: $40 Create a one of a kind tree hand print tile with your family.

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tia, or beef sliders using Alberta beef. Cook Prince Edward Island scalloped potatoes with shaved Alberta beef, or scallops and herbs from the east coast. For dessert, Centner suggests taking inspiration from Canada’s winter. Create maple syrup taffy at home by freezing a large block of ice. Pour maple syrup on the block and roll the now thick syrup onto a Popsicle stick. Thinkstock Cool Canadian cocktails Serve Ontario wines When it comes to home with Quebec cheese, entertaining, Centner recBritish Columbia ommends batch cocktails. smoked salmon, lobster "It’s self-serve. All you from Nova Scotia, or have to do is replenish beef sliders using glassware," he said. Alberta beef. Create a Caesar bar with all the trimmings. Make a 150th celebration that is repitcher of classic Caesars ally, really momentous. and spicy Caesar and proFrom that point of view vide celery salt for glass that’s where I think interims and garnishes like celgrating silver and gold ery, cucumbers, tiger work really well," Centner prawns, edamame beans said. and long green beans. Instead of cut flowers, You could also serve Centner would plant red, or pitchers of red and white white impatiens in clay terracotta pots. If you sangria. Showcase Canada’s choose silver, put a mirror musical history under your pots for an inexCreate your own playpensive and easy touch of list, or find one on Spotify, a elegance, he added. music streaming service. Menu inspired by Ca"What a great way to celnadian food and drink ebrate Canada’s 150th anniServe Ontario wines versary if you go from with Quebec cheese, BritStompin’ Tom to Justin ish Columbia smoked salmBieber," Centner said. on, lobster from Nova Sco-

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RENNIE, John Stephen Born October 11, 1953, passed away suddenly on May 13, 2017 at the Markham Stouffville Hospital. John was a kind, generous and thoughtful man who loved life and lived it to the fullest. His warm smile, wonderful laugh and loving heart will live forever with his family and friends who knew him best. John is predeceased by parents William Alfred Rennie and Joyce Verna Rennie. He is survived by his sisters Anne Tebbutt (Jim Tebbutt), Peggy Rennie (Perry Gray), Kim Rennie (Brian Wherrett) and his nieces Andrea Cassidy (Andrew), Violet Cassidy (Deep), Keanna Gray and Tia Gray. For a celebration and toast to John’s life, family and friends are welcome to attend the Markham Veteran’s Association located at 7 Washington St., Markham, Ontario, on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Dixon-Garland Funeral Home located at 166 Main Street N., Markham, Ontario, on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 3 p.m. In lieu of ﬂowers donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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