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The farm is closing to the public Oct. 31 after selling produce for more than 60 years SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com

G

ilbert Whittamore wanted to grow strawberries. He had a bought a 50-acre farm on Steeles Avenue in 1952 with his wife Evelyn, and by 1957, he had a pretty good strawberry crop. The only problem was the weather conspired against him.

A big rain came the July 1 weekend.

"We couldn’t commercially pick the strawberries anymore," he said. While many of the berries were damaged there were still some that were in decent shape. Whittamore didn’t want to see them go to waste, so he put a sign up on the road: pickyour-own strawberries. A number of people saw the sign and came to take part. "We did a pretty good salvage job," he said.

The next year, conditions weren’t ideal again. "It wasn’t wet. It was dry. The patch dried up after one picking," he said.

There were still some nice berries to be had here and there so he put the sign up again and raised the price slightly. Again, a good number of people stopped to harvest the crop themselves.

"There was this one lady that was quite happy to chat with me," he said. "She said, ’Gee this has been fun. You should do it every year.’" That advice stuck with Whittamore and by 1959 he was selling strawberries to the public.

Fast-forward 58 years and Whittamore’s is the preeminent entertainment farm in the GTA. That’s why it came as a shock to the community when the family announced 2017 would be the

Frank and Mike Whittamore announced earlier this year that 2017 would be the final season for the farm’s shop, pick-your-own and children’s activities.

last year the farm would open to the public. The Whittamores will continue to own and farm the land, but the farm shop, Fun Farm Yard, pick-your-own and Pumpkinland facilities will no longer be operational.

On a sunny October weekday, the parking lot was jammed with school buses and cars as

people made one last visit to the farm.

Andrea, of Stouffvile, remembers coming with her mom 50 years ago to pick strawberries. "I made a point of coming before it closes," she said.

A multi-generational customer is the norm at Whittamore’s.

People like Norman and Marga-

ret Hughes have been coming to the farm for more than 20 years.

"We’re sorry to see them go," Norman said. "It’s good crops.

Very fresh with good service."

Margaret once made her own , chili sauce and rhubarb jam.

But now she comes to Whittamore’s to get her fix.

It’s much the same story for Helen McCubbin and Joanne Cleator, who made the trip from Scarborough. "We try to make it twice a year," McCubbin said of 20 years of visiting the farm.

Dressed in blue jeans, a Whittamore’s T-shirt and sunglasses, Frank Whittamore was busy fixing a driveway on the farm as customers poured in.

In less than a week, Frank, wife Suzanne and brother Mike Whittamore will encounter a new reality-a bittersweet one for the family.

"We had amazing customers,"

Frank said. But at the same time the business is a grind; it’s basically a 24/7 job during the season, he said. With no next generation waiting in the wings to take over, Frank said the family had to make a decision and it is one they are comfortable with.

Mike said he will continue to farm the land but will change some of the crops. Encased in the Rouge Park, the farm looks to be spared from imminent development.

Frank started the shop on Steeles in the late 1980s - an evolution of a roadside stand.

As the business grew, the Whittamores employed thousands of people over the years.

Maybe none longer than Lillian Igel, who started working at the farm as university student in 1992 and never left.

"It’s been a true privilege to work for this family. They are very special people," she said.

When she first started working there were six girls, now there is up to 65 employees depending on the time of year. She says the farm helps fill a desire people have for getting back to the basics. hat environment that so many people have come to enjoy is a testament to the owners, she said. "They are unsung heroes of the community," she said.

Across the road, Dale Reesor was out combining soybeans in his John Deere. He grew up with the Whittamore boys when Steeles was a gravel road.

"I remember the strawberries," he said. "They were pioneers for doing pick-your-own."

Reesor, who has his own sweet corn stand on Steeles and in various locations Scarborough, describes Whittamore’s as the original buy local in the area. He can remember the cars parked down the road on Steeles on Canada Day to pick strawberries.

"It got crazy busy," he said. "It will certainly be different without them."

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Good riddance to employee discount tax idea Hopefully, by now, employees in Canada’s retail sector - or what remains of it, at least - can breathe a little easier knowing the Canada Revenue Agency isn’t poised to take aim at the discounts they receive from their employers.

Such incentives, which range from the meagre - a small percentage off the retail price of a given item, for example - to the generous - such as being able to buy merchandise at the employer’s cost - are commonplace in the customer service industry and serve as something of an enticement for would-be employees in a sector where a great many of the front-line staff members are paid minimum wage. Given that, it seemed the CRA was effectively talking about flipping retail workers upside down and shaking them by the ankles until their loose change fell out.

The controversy began earlier this month when a 2016 update to CRA documents, stating that employees who receive a discount on the price of merchandise owing to their employment should have the value of said discount included in their income, was thrust in the spotlight via a Globe and Mail story. The policy went on to say the value of the benefit should be calculated as the difference between the retail price of the item less the amount the employee paid.

No amount would be included in the event the same discount was offered to members of the public in some manner.

Business groups, some of whom had decried the notion when it first came up but whose objections largely went unnoticed, argued it would be a nightmare to track their employees’ discounts, while other stakeholders voiced concern that employment incentives could be scrapped altogether by companies simply to avoid the aggravation.

Despite a Liberal MP initially suggesting that any employee discount not offered to the public at some point would be fair game under the new rules, the federal government quickly distanced itself from the policy, expressing "disappointment" in CRA bureaucrats, and prompted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to tweet assurances to retail workers that their discounts weren’t in the crosshairs.

The government, in consultation with industry stakeholders, will now go back and review the policy and craft a new response to the 2011 court ruling that triggered the update in the first place.

In any case, after the PR mess, it’s safe to say the idea of taxing retail employee discounts won’t soon be resurrected, and that’s a good thing. It was a wrong-headed idea that unfairly targeted workers in a sector primarily comprised of people at the lower end of the income spectrum.

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On Sunday, Sept. 24 it became very obvious how important the trees and grass were to the Historic Stiver Mill property.

With temperatures hovering in the mid-30s (95 degrees) vendors and market patrons alike were most thankful for the coolness that trees and grasses provided.

Mayor Frank Scarpitti is totally aware of this fact, having gone through a heat wave at the Stiver Mill during the Grand Opening in June 2014.

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ic Stiver Mill property will only destroy the current Stiver Mill Farmers Market.

The Unionville Stiver Mill Farmers Market is a very special community space. It’s not just a place to buy locally grown vegetables and fruits.

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The Historic Stiver Mill property has had a new life now for the past eight years. Many thousands of dollars and hundreds of volunteer hours have been freely given to create the park like setting that it is today.

Unionville will never solve its parking problems by covering over all its green spaces with pavement.

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Even Deputy Mayor Jack Heath doesn’t agree with paving over the Historic Stiver Mill property.

Mr. Heath identified the property ground already appears hard enough and doesn’t require pavement.

Had the market property been paved, the site would have been unbearable an unfit for human use.

Market volunteers and patrons are becoming more than a little dismayed at the lack of support and response from Markham’s city councillors.

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We now have more than 1,200 signatures on our petition to Mayor Scarpitti, to save Unionville’s Historic Stiver Mill property.

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A. Appointing a guardian in your Will is an extremely important decision. If you do not appoint a guardian, you could have your parents fighting against your spouse’s parents over who is best to raise your children. This is not a good formula for family harmony.

4. Q. I have a son who is collecting benefits from the Ontario Disability Support Program from the Ontario Government (ODSP). I want to leave him my estate. How does his collecting ODSP benefits impact my Will?

A. If you leave your child your estate as an outright distribution, this will most likely mean that he will be cut off his ODSP benefits. Setting up a Henson Trust for your son in your Will will mean that you are protecting his ODSP benefits, after you pass away.

5.Q. How often should a Will be reviewed?

A. A Will should be a living breathing document. It should be reviewed on an ongoing basis to make sure it reflects your current life situation.

If you are married, be aware that any Will you made before your marriage is revoked, subject to some technical exceptions. If you have separated since you made your Will, remember that under Ontario law, you are still considered married and if your Will refers to your spouse as the beneficiary of your estate, that spouse is the person you are separated from. He or she will inherit your estate according to your Will. If your previous Will made reference to your two children, but since that time you have two additional children, the additional children will not inherit from your Will. The same applies for grandchildren. If your Will leaves your son your house on Yonge Street but you have moved to a house on John Street, your son will not get that house on John Street.

In my wills practice, I offer the public a free Will review. This means that you can make an appointment with me for me to look at your Will to see if it is up to date or a recipe for a family fight.

I have found many problems in Wills that I have reviewed. Firstly, many of the Wills I have reviewed left assets that no longer exist or assets were left to people who have passed away with no back up beneficiary. I have reviewed Wills that were invalid because they were either not signed, not witnessed or signed and witnessed on different dates. Many of the Wills I have reviewed had no back up executor or back up beneficiaries in case the primary beneficiaries are not alive. If you are not sure if your Will is up to date, please feel free to give my office a call and set up an appointment for a free Will review.

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If you want more information, you can check out my law firm’s website willappointment.com. You can see some of the articles that I have written and you can see some pictures from the inside of our law firm.

If you wish to call me, I can be reached at 905-881-1500 Ext. 22 or email me at mkotzer@fishlaw.ca. You can also contact me on the online form of willappointment.com.

As the Member of Provincial Parliament for Markham-Unionville, and on behalf of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation as you retire from the

Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market Your pivotal role as co-founder of the Market to help preserve a vital part of Markham’s agricultural history was a tremendous demonstration of civic responsibility and good citizenship. With the successful completion of the Mill’s restoration, you have made an outstanding contribution to the fabric of our community, now and for generations to come.

Thank you for being such an exceptional role model and for the countless hours you have devoted in volunteerism that have had such a positive impact on the lives of others. It is individuals like you who are integral to the strong, vibrant communities that thrive across Ontario.

Please accept my very best wishes with all your future endeavours.

Michael Chan, M.P.P. Markham-Unionville

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Aviva Canada celebrated its new office at its location in downtown Markham as up to 1,800 employees got to enjoy popcorn, ice cream and the chance to take a test drive in one of a handful of brand new Tesla cars.

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But nearly six decades ago, Ram Pillay of Markham was there when such giants as J. Robert Oppenheimer, leader of the Manhattan Project that developed the atomic bomb, were trying to stop nuclear proliferation.

Pillay proudly shows a photo he took in the late 1950s of Oppenheimer holding a poster that says "One and a quarter million unborn children will be born dead or have some gross defect because of nuclear bomb testing."

The message has added impact coming from the man who once quoted the Bhagavad Gita, "I am become Death: Destroyer of worlds," just before the twin atom bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, the only time nuclear weapons have ever been used.

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Ninety-one-year-old Markham resident Ram Pillay holds a picture of a United Nations meeting in New York which he attended in the late 1950s.

Born in South Africa, he escaped the deeply racist apartheid regime in the 1950s. Not before, however, getting his head bashed in during a "peaceful demonstration" - he has the scars to prove it - and taking some punches as a sparring partner for a young, tough slugger named Nelson Mandela.

Pillay made his way to New York City to study to

study photography and radiology and applied for status. South Africa wouldn’t release his forms, he said, so he wound up working in the UN for India as a messenger for six years.

"I said there was no way, I’m going back to South Africa. My family was there, but I stood up for my rights and one of the Indian diplomats stood up for me," he said.

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Roofer madness: Markham woman wakes to find workers ripping up wrong roof Resident turns disaster into deal by getting company to replace her shingles for a song TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com That thumping she heard on her roof Thursday morning wasn’t a raccoon, another animal or even Santa Claus.

No, Markham resident Dora Tam, 58, woke up to find a team of roofers busy dismantling her roof.

Tam’s home was mistaken for another nearby and the roofing company simply started working without checking with her first, she said.

By the time the confused homeowner confronted the workers they’d ripped plenty of shingles off the roof.

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ing Tam says she turned a disaster into a deal by talking the company’s president into doing what would have been a $7,000 entire roof job into what she is now paying $2,000 for.

"This morning I was so scared, I called animal control, it was banging so loud," Tam said. "But I talked to the company boss. They were supposed to go to the next street. We negotiated, I said I need a new roof, and he said, ’I

will give you a good deal.’"

Tam, who had planned on getting her roof done next year anyway, said she’s satisfied with how it all worked out.

Delancey Crescent resident Dora Tam was shocked Thursday morning when roofers started tearing apart her roof by mistake.

They had gone to the wrong house.

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York Region District School Board maintains students are safe to drink the water at their schools TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com High lead levels were found in the drinking water of 24 York Region schools in 2016.

A list released by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change shows the drinking water of more than 640 schools and daycares across the province, including 24 from York Region, tested above what Ontario deems safe lead levels of 10 parts per billion last year. The York Catholic District School Board’s St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Richmond Hill tested 12 times

above mandated levels.

While Sutton District High School didn’t test as high as the Richmond Hill school, it failed 17 of its 20 tests with results ranging from 46 PPB to 10 PPB from July to September in 2016.

"We take action to remediate the problem immediately when exceedances occur," YRDSB environmental safety officer Kori Zsigmond said. "The first step we take is to cut off all access to the water source until it is resolved."

Children are safe drinking the water at YRDSB schools, Zsigmond added.

If there is any question about water quality, the taps are bagged and sealed to prevent use, bottled water is provided and parents will be notified.

According to Health Canada, the toxicity of lead has been extensively documented in humans, based on blood lead levels.

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YRDSB with hold its 4th annual Parent Voice Matters symposium to help parents engage and support their child’s learning. children and reductions in intelligence quotient (IQ) scores.

Studies have also linked lead exposure to reduced cognition, increased blood pressure, renal dysfunc-

tion in adults and adverse neurodevelopmental and behavioural effects in children.

While 10 PPB or under is considered acceptable lead levels in drinking wa-

ter across the province, organizations like the World Health Organization warns that any lead exposure is too much. It also points out that children under six years absorb more lead if exposed and any loss of intelligence is irreversible since the human brain is incapable of repairing itself.

Health Canada requires schools and daycares test drinking water fountains or cold water taps where water is used for drinking or food preparation at least once per year. Standing and flushed water are tested.

The York Region District School Board has an independent vendor responsible for testing the water at all schools annually. If a school’s water exceeds the allowed 10 PPB, it is reported to York Region Public Health, according to Zsigmond.

The school board takes direction from public

health and increases flushing, replaces pipes, valves or fixtures or whatever else is found to be the source of the increased lead levels.

"I wish there was a defined pattern in what causes lead in the water," Zsigmond said. "It can be any of number of causes so each incident is investigated on a case-by-case basis."

If there is a concern, a letter is sent home to parents with information regarding the situation, water alternatives that will be available to students and contact information should they have any questions. Additional water testing is conducted until lead levels are deemed acceptable and access to the water is reinstated.

York Region schools that failed the lead level test include: St. Edward CES, Markham, 13.4 PPB St. Francis Xavier CES, Markham, 10.7 PPB

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the jobs and $5 billion investment that comes with it.

A total of 238 cities have sent in bids, the majority of them from the United States.

So the GTA bid, which includes sites in Milton, Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Brampton, Pickering, Ajax, Toronto as well as Vaughan and Markham, is in tough.

Amazon has stated it needs a footprint of up to eight million square feet for its headquarters, limiting the available sites. That’s more than twice the size of the parking lot at Canada’s Wonderland.

In Vaughan, the site falls in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre on lands that were previously targeted for a potential casino.

Vaughan has up to 475 developable acres of land while Amazon has stated it needs about 100 acres eventually.

Mayor Maurizio Bevilac-

qua said Vaughan is ready to welcome Amazon.

"The bid by Toronto Global clearly demonstrates that Vaughan is the place to be. We have a broad view of the world and endless opportunities to take our city to the next level. As a growing city we take pride in our ability to attract investment," the mayor said.

"The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is about creating a unique experience where people can live, work and play, all within the same city core."

In Markham, the land pegged for Amazon’s headquarters would lie just east of current developments, north of the 407 and south of Enterprise Road.

Markham’s site is 55 acres, or six to eight million square feet, which is more than adequate for Amazon’s needs, Mayor Frank Scarpitti said.

“It is a human friendly environment, where we’re going to have shops, the Pan Am Centre is located there,

a five-star hotel is opening up later this year, and of course the addition of the new campus of York University, make it an ideal situation along with the 15-minute transit service that GO is providing to the site,” he said.

York Region Chairman Wayne Emmerson touts York Region in the bid by highlighting its high-tech workforce and its focus on technology, a natural fit for Amazon.

"York Region has the highest concentration of technology companies in the country and is already a top Canadian headquarter location for global companies such as IBM, AMD, Huawei, Honda, Toshiba, J&J, BMW, Allstate and Adidas. As Ontario’s fastestgrowing large municipality, we are committed to creating world-class communities that attract and retain top global talent," he said.

There is no firm date for when the company will announce the winning bid.

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Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua stands inside the KPMG building in the heart of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, highlighting Vaughan’s bid to host the second headquarters for Amazon in North America.

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Open Sun 2-4 Nadine Cres. Unionville (W of Warden, N of Hwy 7) **$1,798,000**

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* Walk to High & Elem Schools

3 Bedroom 3 bath semi-detached with Hdwd floors in the LR/DR Huge eat-in kitchen with lots of cupboards and a walkout to the rear garden.

Master BR has large walk-in closet and 4 pc ensuite including separate shower Walk to schools, parks, Shopping and the Go Train.

* Private tree graced pie lot-140ft * Spacious 4+1br + fin. basem’t

UPSCALE “OLD VILLAGE” OF RICHMOND HILL NEIGHBORHOOD Traditional Charming Home Accented with Modern Influences, Steps toYonge St, Public Transit, Schools, Shops & Performing Arts Centre, Upgraded Kitchen, Large Breakfast Bar, Open Concept, Pot Lights, Large Family Room with Fireplace, High Ceiling Main Floor Foyer leading to Wooden Staircase & Wrought Iron Railing.

Call Brian Price at C: 416.716.2240 for an appointment.

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15 FORESTGREEN DRIVE, UXBRIDGE (ESTATES OF WYNDANCE)

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Estates of Wyndance - Spectacular 3600+ sq. ft. (total living space approx 6,500 sq. ft.), 4+2 bdrm bungalow w loft on a premium 98 X 209 ft. lot w fin w/o bsmt.

Entertainer’s dream w open concept design, bamboo fl, kitchen w huge centre island (quartz cntr) o/l great rm, sep living & dining rm, mstr bdrm w 5 pc spa like ens & w/o to 400 sq. ft. deck, bsmt w bar, wine cellar, media rm, in-law suite, kit, fam rm, 2 bdrm, outdoor oasis w pool, hot tub, cabana, $$$ on lndscp, platinum golf membership.

Must view virtual tour!!!

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Elegant King Valley model (5 yr new) approx 4778 sq. ft. (total living space SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2-4PM approx 6,000 sq. ft.), 4+1 bdrm loaded w hdwd fl & 124 SECOND AVENUE, UXBRIDGE crwn mldg, dramatic open to above living rm w cathedral clng, formal dining rm, den, kitchen w s/s appl, centre island, granite cntrs, brkfst area (juliette balcony), huge great rm, mstr bdrm w 6 pc ens, bdrm 2 & 3 (Jack & Jill), 4th bdrm (4 pc bath), fin bsmt w 5th bdrm, rec rm (b/i bar) & 3 pc bath, platinum golf mem, view virtual tour!!!

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Better than brand new - just move in and enjoy sleek, stylish finishings in friendly Swan Lake Village - from hardwood floors, to a fabulous kitchen w herringbone tile backsplash, granite counter, newer appliances, modern ceramic floors - the works! This open concept layout is flooded w natural light, fits your house sized furniture and has ample room for couples or singles.

2 spacious bedrooms each have a private bathroom. The covered balcony is nestled in the treeline. Rare 2 parking spots! Enjoy 24 hr security, awesome village amenities, vibrant social scene & more!

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Prime ravine location!

2840 sq. ft. 4 bdrm home w walk-out bsmt on a SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2-4PM 181 ft. deep, pie shaped lot (w exp). Open concept 154 SECOND AVENUE, UXBRIDGE design, living/dining rm combo w coffered clng & hdwd fl. Modern kitchen, s/s appl, centre island, granite cntrs o/l spacious family rm. Lg mstr bdrm w his/her closets & 5 pc ens (sep shw & tub) 2nd bdrm (4 pc ens), bdrm 3 & 4 (Jack & Jill). Enjoy BBQs & sunsets on your 500 sq. ft. deck!!!

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Desirable 3 bdrm bungalow (2000 sq. ft., built ‘06) w walkout bsmt, premium 60 ft. lot backing onto greenspace & walking trails.

Entertainer’s delight w open concept design, 9 ft. clngs, living/dining rm combo w hdwd & coffered clngs, kitchen w centre island (brkfst bar) overlooking great rm w gas f/p & hdwd, walkout to private backyd w covered porch & deck (sunsets), master bdrm w 4 pc ens & hdwd, 6 car parking, close to amenities, schools, shopping & parks.

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Plan now to get the snowbird lifestyle for less With cooler weather right around the corner, do you find yourself dreaming of heading to warmer destinations as a snowbird but wonder how you could ever afford it? Achieving this carefree and active lifestyle is easier than you think, even if you haven’t been saving for decades. Here are some tips on how to spend your golden years under the sun.

Hot kitchen trends report

1. Don’t downsize, “right-size.” Get rid of your expensive house and large monthly mortgage payments. Instead, try the land lease model, a form of homeownership gaining popularity with today’s seniors. The key to the affordability of land leasing is that you can purchase a home but lease the land. This means homeowners pay for just the home and not the lot it resides on, freeing up money to head south for the winter.

When remodelling a kitchen, it can be challenging to navigate the endless kitchen options and to visualize how to pull them together to create a cohesive look. To provide you inspiration and insight, Natalia David, trend and design manager for The Home Depot Canada, shares her kitchen trend report for the season.

2. Lower your monthly expenses. Reducing your out-of-pocket expenses can go a long way to helping you afford the snowbird lifestyle, especially if you’re on a fixed income. A smaller home means smaller hydro and heating bills and other upkeep costs, leaving more cash for fun.

Green sustainability. In favour of going au naturel, more homeowners are purchasing ethically produced and sustainable products. ECO countertops are an example of a sophisticated design that elevates waste materials into refined new forms.

Manufactured from 75 per cent recycled materials, these countertops reuse 94 per cent of the water they consume during the manufacturing process.

Overall trends in sustainable décor lean towards softened industrial looks and mid-tone colour palettes that appear softened by natural processes — think faded by time, oxidized by weather, washed out after recycling or smudged with chalk.

Dark opulence. The revival of dark and gothic influences in the fashion industry is now moving inside the home. Mirrored backsplashes, richly veined granite countertops, brass hardware and high-gloss surfaces create an elegant and refined kitchen space. Playing with texture is key — matte, shiny, powdered, waxy and glossy surfaces generate interest in these new moody interior spaces.

Clean lines or vintage style cabinets with metallic accents are another way to incorporate this trend.

Timeless modernity. Some trends never go out of style, like the graphic and colour inspiration from the late 1970s. Colour-block the space and use a contemporary countertop — such as quartz or Corian — to anchor the room. Accent neutral cabinets with smoky blues, dusty roses and soft golds to bring that groovy kitchen back.

Find more information at www.homedepot.ca/ kitchens.

—News Canada

3. Offload home maintenance tasks. Many land lease communities look after and maintain your residence while you are enjoying your second home in a warmer climate. This means you’ll have peace of mind and fewer daily responsibilities to worry about as essential services like snow shoveling, home watch security and mail collection are covered.

4. Experience healthy active living. One of the keys to a longer, healthier life is remaining physically active as you age. By heading south for the winter, snowbirds are not forced to hiber-

nate on the couch. During the Canadian summer, living in a land lease community, such as Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities, makes it easy to stay active and enjoy the warm weather. Great amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, workout facilities, organized fitness classes, golf courses, and walking and biking paths.

5. Reap the social benefits. As a snowbird in a land lease community, you’ll be part of a vibrant neighbourhood that feels like family. Homeowners’ associations often organize dinners, dances, golf tournaments and other activities that keep retiree budgets in mind and encourage social connectivity and friendships.

Find more information at www.parkbridge. com.

—News Canada

Experience Matters!

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Poor indoor air quality in residential spaces can be a problem. While you cannot control the allergens and pollutants lurking outside, there are many ways to take action to improve your indoor air quality.

Here are some tips to help keep your home the perfect place for relaxing and playing with the kids by ensuring your family has clean air to breathe.

1. Vacuum smarter. One of the easiest things you can do is vacuum thoroughly and regularly on all levels. While conventional vacuums filter dirt and dust but recirculate the same air via the exhaust back inside, central vacuums remove the air, dirt and dust from the home. Maintenance is also easier because the central vacuum units have a self-cleaning filter. Engineered with motors that provide powerful suction, central vacuum systems from Beam provide a deeper clean and an emphasis on quiet performance.

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2. Freshen air wisely. Open windows are not always the best way to bring in fresh air. When pollen levels are high, the spores can come into your home and stick to surfaces. On high-allergen days, refresh air and cool with fans or the air conditioner.

As an additional line of defense against dust mite debris and allergens, use a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter with your central furnace and air conditioning unit.

3. Mitigate moisture. Mould thrives in dark, damp climates, so it is important to eliminate places for growth. To start, be aware of moisture levels throughout your home. Always use the bathroom

exhaust fan to inhibit moisture build-up. Fix leaky faucets as quickly as possible and stay on top of maintenance for appliances like the refrigerator

and air conditioner. Additionally, consider using a dehumidifier to decrease the amount of moisture inside the home. This can be particularly important

during rainy seasons and in basements or cellar spaces.

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Unionville Ravine Lot

Berczy Ravine Lot

Backing on a ravine, this 5 bdr, 4 bath home is 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, , finished bsmt with rec room, & large, entertainer’s delight deck overlooking backyard with southern exposure and ravine+++

$2,088,000

$2,499,800

Open House: 15 Stanford Rd., Sat 2-4

Markham Village

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Sought-after Markham 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+++

Markham

Stouffville Ravine Lot

Opportunity to live in high-demand, sought-after Markham location. Featuring a 3 + 1 bedroom bungalow with main level hardwood floors, California shutters, a finished lower level with rec room, bedroom, bathroom, and sauna, a beautiful and private backyard, fully fenced with inground pool, fruit trees and two walk-outs to decks+++ Close to all amenities. Great school location!

$1,198,800

Open House: 24 Alanadale Ave., Sat 2-5

$818,800

Open House: 85 Cornell Park Ave., Sat 2-4

Nestled in Aurora’s St John’s Forest! Comfort meets style in the beautiful, brand new, never lived in, bright and spacious home! The large principal rooms find the perfect blend between open concept and defined space. One of Mattamy Homes’ largest models, “The Snapdragon” features approx 3,729 sq. ft., with 10 ft high main flr ceilings, 9 ft 2nd flr ceilings, gourmet kitchen overlooking a spacious family room++

$1,488,000

Open House: 69 Baber Cres., Sun 2-4

Mississauga

Your search for the perfect family home stops here in desirable Cornell facing the park! Most sought-after layout, well-maintained, bright & open concept home features 10 ft ceilings on main level, 2 gas fireplaces, private 3rd level master w/ walk-out to balcony & 4-pc ensuite, newly finished lower level rec room & bdr w/ above grade windows & 3-pc bath, large 2-tiered deck in back, 2-car garage!!! +++

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Aurora

Backing on a ravine, this 3,307 sq. ft., 4+2 bdr, 5 bath home has it all. Open concept with defined spaces, a preferred floor plan, all bedrooms with ensuites, open concept family room with grand cathedral ceiling, gourmet kitchen with walk-out to deck overlooking ravine, main floor office, 9 ft main level ceilings, finished basement with living area, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 3-pc bath+++

Your search for the perfect starter home ends here! Immaculate and lovingly maintained with renovations including all bathrooms and lower level!

Features include an open concept feel with living room 13.5 ft ceiling with walk-out to patio, crown mouldings throughout, decorative light fixtures, gleaming engineered laminate flooring, modern kitchen with granite countertops, and decorative backsplash, finished lower level, designer paint throughout+++

$659,900

Open House: 1485 Gulleden Dr., Sun 2-5

Prime Markham

Backing on a ravine, this rarely offered 4+1 bdr, 4 bath, is a bright & spacious upgraded semi w/ finished walk-out basement. Open concept living, gleaming hrdwd floors, modern kitchen; large entertainer’s delight deck, finished lower level w/ separate entrance, rec space, kitchenette, full bath & bonus room/ potential bdr. Steps to great schools++++

Ideal Markham location!

On a main artery, part of the Cachet area, just 1/2 mile from the proposed Buttonville 4.6 million sq. ft. development site and adjacent to the Montessori School! Portion used as office space. One-of-a-kind. Must be seen to be appreciated.

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You can find spooky Halloween fun 5 little-known adult beverage makers York Region doesn’t boast dozens of wineries like the Niagara Region or a huge array of craft breweries like Toronto, but there are some noteworthy beer, cider, wine and spirits producers that call the region home.

SIMONE JOSEPH sjoseph@yrmg.com With pumpkins and spooky decorations stationed outside homes, it’s time to think of activities your family can enjoy related to Halloween.

Here are a few ideas to haunt your heart, entertain your mind and get the whole family jazzed about this gory but glee-filled tradition.

1) Make Haunted Houses Design and build a haunted house. With simple instructions, you’ll learn how to make scary staircases, wicked windows and terrifying turrets.

Date: Oct. 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Place: Aurora Public Library 2) Life With a Baby’s Treat or Trick Halloween Party (Thornhill) Indoor trick-or-treat: Starting from 2 p.m., your little ones can visit the residents at Amica at Thornhill

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ERNEST CIDER CO. Steve and Michelle Faris started a cidery on Industrial Parkway in Aurora last year. Ernest Cider Dry and Ernest Cider Rubee, featuring cranberries and cherries, are at the LCBO plus 50 bars and restaurants in the GTA. The cidery isn’t currently open to the public.

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MARKET BREWING COMPANY Josh Domingues and Shane McCarthy opened the doors to their Newmarket craft brewery, 17775 Leslie St., a few months ago. The taproom, open seven days a week, boasts 12 taps with a rotating assortment of beers including Beswick Lager, Bear Hug IPA and Flee to Pennsylvania Wit.

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ROUGE RIVER BREWING COMPANY This Markham craft brewery at 50 Bullock Dr., founded by Jordan Mills, releases new, small-batch beers — hop forward Americanstyle ales, sour beers, Belgian Farmhouse-style ales — weekly. It’s open Wednesday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from noon until 6 p.m.

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STILL WATERS DISTILLERY This lauded micro-distillery, at 150 Bradwick Dr. in Concord, was founded in 2009 by friends Barry Stein and Barry Bernstein. It produces the award-winning line of Stalk & Barrel brand whiskies. Drop by the distillery store Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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WILLOW SPRINGS WINERY & VINEYARD This family-run, 11-acre vineyard, established in the 1960s by the Testa family at 5572 Bethesda Rd. in Stouffville, produces award-winning Testa reds, whites and ice wines. The winery is open Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

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WHAT’S ON

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Richard Young’s Legacy of Horror is a a highly anticipated annual event that attracts 1,500 visitors, who are asked to make a donation to SickKids hospital. The haunted house, at 6 Red Ash Dr. in Markham, is open Oct. 22 to 31. and receive a baby-friendly treat.

Date: Oct. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Place: Amica at Thornhill, 546 Steeles Ave. W. 3) Legacy of Horror Halloween Haunt Legacy of Horror is supporting SickKids Foundation again this year. This Haunted House will be open from Oct. 22 to 31. Stop by for

a scare, a laugh and to make a donation. Outside the garage, all ages are welcome but inside the garage, it may be too scary for younger kids.

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l Thursday, October 26 Habitat for Humanity Hiring Blitz WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Markham ReStore, 7701 Woodbine Ave., Markham CONTACT: 416-755-7353 Habitat for Humanity GTA is holding a hiring blitz for retail sales associates and G Licensed truck drivers and movers.

Special Olympics Ontario Youth Multi-Sport WHEN: 5:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m WHERE: Schwartz Reisman Centre, 9600 Bathurst St. CONTACT: 905-303-1821 A multi-sport program for youth with intellectual disabilities between the ages of six and 13. l Friday, October 27 Art Social WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Varley Art Gallery, 216 Main St. Unionville, Markham CONTACT: clo@markham.ca COST: $5 CASH ONLY Ready for a spooky night out? Art Social is a way to experience our exhibitions, galleries and studios filled with music, interactive art experiences and mingling.

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Tea for Two Pianos WHEN: 2:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: 51 Thorny Brae Dr., 51 Thorny Brae Dr., Thornhill CONTACT: 905-731-8318 COST: $20, includes refreshments Featuring Mathieu Poirier and Bob and Lona Richardson.

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WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: 51 Thorny Brae Dr., 51 Thorny Brae Dr., Thornhill CONTACT: 905-731-8318 COST: $20, includes refreshments Featuring Mathieu Poirier and Bob and Lona Richardson. l Sunday, October 29 Indoor Farmers’ Market WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Stiver Mill, 9 Station Ln., Markham CONTACT: 647-9839054 The market continues indoors at the Stiver Mill. Your favourites will be there including Cobs Bakery, Forsythe Farms, The Strudel Guy and more. l Monday, October 30 The Gateway 2017 WHEN: 7:30 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre and Spa, 8500 Warden Ave., Markham CONTACT: 905-830-4444, Patrick.kasebzarif@york.ca A conference for internationally educated professionals. To register, call or email.

5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, October 28 October Fall Farm Festival 2017 WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Round the Bend Farm, 16225 Jane Street, King CONTACT: experienceking.ca/octoberfall-farm-festival COST: $7 per person, $25 for a family of 4 Every Saturday in October see scarecrows, play in corn and straw mazes, climb straw mountain, pet farm animals. Wagon ride included with admission.

Halloween Haunt in the Forest WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Hollidge Tract, 16389 Hwy. 48, Whitchurch-Stouffville CONTACT: 1-877-464-9675 Dress up in for Halloween and look for trees and their fungi friends. Learn how mushrooms play an important role in the forest. Registration required.

Scaryfest - Day 2 and 3 WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham CONTACT: 905-477-5530, 25 acre site turned into a ghoulishly grand Halloween town.

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Aurora’s Haunted Forest WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area, 93 Industrial Pkwy. S., Aurora CONTACT: 905-726-4762 A spooky night of haunted trails and ghost tales. Free shuttle available from Aurora Family Leisure Complex. Wristbands must be purchased in advance at Town Hall, AFLC or SAC.

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RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com The Ontario government has formally handed back 1,600 acres of land to Parks Canada for use in the redevelopment of the Rouge Valley National Urban Park.

The handover ends years of acrimony between the province and Ottawa dating back to the Harper government, which effectively split Rouge Park into separate fiefdoms separately managed by the clashing governments. A resolution was reached back in June and both sides stated their intention to ensure ecological protections and unify the park lands.

On Saturday, representatives from the two governments announced the land transfer is complete.

"The transfer of lands will allow Parks Canada to complete (Rouge Valley National Urban Park) and means people will be able to continue enjoying its

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Denis Moss paints the Rouge National Urban Park landscape. On Oct. 21, 2017 representatives from the provincial and federal governments announced a land transfer of Rouge lands towards the establishment of a new national urban park. many benefits - such as paddling, swimming, hiking, cycling and even camping overnight," said the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure in a statement released Oct. 21. "Farming will also continue to be an important and protected activity in the park."

Allowing farming to take place on the federally managed parklands was a key reason attributed to the standoff, with environmental watchdogs voicing concern leasing those lands for agriculture puts

hundreds of species of plants and wildlife found in the park at risk. The agreement still allows for farming, leading some environmental advocates to criticize the agreement for not doing enough to safeguard conservation.

However Anna Baggio, of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Wildlands League, said compromise is required to ensure the park is completed as planned.

"There are definitely

challenges, but the point is to put nature first," said Baggio, director of conservation planning for the group’s Ontario chapter, who attended the announcement in Scarborough. "It’s important to establish a baseline and work with Parks Canada to improve conditions over time."

A federal commitment was urgently required because of the unique nature of placing a wilderness area within a large urban area, said Baggio. Federal protections could potentially mandate road closures or other urban infrastructure if it negatively impacts the park.

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park is critical towards satisfying a federal commitment to designate 17 per cent of Canadian land and water protected as conservation areas. Currently the number stands just over 10 per cent, well below the global average of 15 per cent, said Baggio.

After the Harper government announced plans for the park back in 2012, the Ontario government refused to hand over its lands without the addition of stronger federal environmental protections, which was dismissed by the federal Conservatives.

As a result, the valley portion of the park in Scarborough remained with the province, leaving lands

north into Markham under the jurisdiction of Parks Canada.

The 2015 election of Justin Trudeau ensured a potential resolution to the dispute thanks to the shared environmental goals of the two governments, but it wasn’t until June of this year an amendment to the Park Act, guaranteeing "ecological integrity" for the Rouge, received royal assent to become law, easing the way for the transfer of provincial lands.

The land transfer now secures 80 per cent of the land allocated towards the Rouge park redevelopment -with files from Mike Adler

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Paying tribute to Gord Downie KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com "It’s time to show Canadians who we really are." Mike Downie Hundreds of people gathered at the Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts this past weekend in an emotional tribute to the late musician Gord Downie and to honour the Secret Path story of a 12-year-old Indigenous boy, Chanie Wenjack.

Downie, the Tragically Hip frontman who passed away Oct. 17, was an iconic Canadian musician, but he was never really comfortable with what it meant to be a Canadian, his brother Mike Downie told the gathering Oct. 22. Gord did not like the way Canada’s national identity ignores mistreatment of Indigenous populations, instead "gets crunched down into hockey sticks and coffee cups," Mike said to about 600 attendees at a special film screening this past weekend.

It’s why the musician made his famous "call to action" at a concert in Kingston, Mike said, and why he worked to spread the word with the Secret Path project.

The Secret Path film pays tribute to Chanie Wenjack, who died after fleeing a residential school in the 1960s, and to the many other residential school kids who never got a chance to share their story.

It was an emotional event for many at Sunday’s soldout event.

Jeremy Hoyle, who performed acoustic version of Downie’s "The Stranger" immediately following the film screening, described it as "the most emotionally challenging performance I’ve ever done. Right before I walked out (on stage) I saw the image of Chanie at the end of the Secret Path film.

Instead of making me sad, it filled me with purpose."

Joel Clements, a Richmond Hill resident and organizer of the event, was

brought to tears listening to feedback from attendees and to keynote speaker Dr. Shirley Williams, professor emeritus at Trent University, as she described her own experience at an Indian Residential School. Members of the Wenjak family also took part in the evening, some, like Chanie’s nephew Greg Munroe, traveing from as far away as Pond Inlet, Nunavut.

After the event, a vigil was held outside the Yonge Street theatre with candles, a smudging ceremony and Indigenous performances.

Proceeds from the event will be split between the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund and the Biindigen Healing and Arts, an organization assisting York Region’s Indigenous community. The film, which was screened on the 51st anniversary of Chanie’s death, continues to raise awareness, Mike Downie said, "but the next piece is action.

"The big work lies ahead.

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Guests gather outside the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts at the Reconciliation. What Will You Do? presentation for a candlelight vigil and drumming ceremony to honour those who perished in the residential school system. They also watched the screening of the Gord Downie film: The Secret Path, walking Toward Reconciliation, about Chanie Wenjack, who escaped his Indian residential school in Kenora, ON, and attempted to walk the 600 kilometres to his home in Ogokie Post, north of Hearst, ON. The event also featured a panel discussion about Indigenous issues.

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