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New 360Kids program looking for volunteers to help kids in need KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com "Read this article."

Catherine Pawlick pushed the newspaper article toward her husband, Tim Grimes, who’d just got home from work.

"This is happening right here," she tapped the paper. "We need to do this."

Pawlick and Grimes were nearly empty nesters with three grown children, and Pawlick’s heart hurt for local youths being described in the article - young people not as lucky as their own kids, searching a place to call home.

"We can make a difference, honey, if we can take them off the street and give them a place to sleep."

Grimes agreed. He, too, was stunned to read in that article about Nightstop that 300 youth were without shelter every night in York Region.

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It blew me away," Pawlick recalls.

And so began the Richmond Hill family’s foray into sheltering homeless youth, part of the pioneering new 360Kids’ program, Nightstop.

The initiative, the first of its kind in North America, began last spring matching York Region families with a spare bedroom to qualified local youth in need of a place to sleep.

The couple was nervous at first, despite the lengthy training and vetting they’d undergone to prepare. Who knew what kind of kid would turn up at their front door?

But the young people on the other side of the door were nervous too. For the most part, they were in their teens or early 20s, kicked out home or in a crisis, with nowhere to go but this stranger’s house - or the streets.

Hailey recalls waiting, heartin-throat, for Pawlick and Grimes

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Hailey, 17 (centre), is grateful for having a warm, cozy bed thanks to hosts Catherine Pawlick, her husband Time Grimes and their dog, Sox, who were among the families who opened their doors to youth in need of shelter. to answer her knock on the door.

The 16-year-old had been having trouble back home in Keswick.

She’d been living under the care of her Nan - her legal guardian - and their relationship was a stormy one. As Nan grew increasingly ill with cancer, "I got kicked out because she couldn’t take care of me anymore".

Leaving home for the last time, with no money and nowhere to sleep, she ventured into the MOBYSS van (a free, youth walk-in clinic) parked outside her Keswick high school.

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nator Jacquie Hermans to The Hub, 360Kids’ bustling youth-atrisk drop-in centre in Richmond Hill.

She’d never been away from her small-town rural community before.

"I thought when I got there, I was gonna get jumped. I didn’t know better."

More scary times lay ahead as she and Hermans knocked on the door of a large suburban home.

She envisioned the kind of foster home she’d seen in movies, teeming with strange kids.

But the Richmond Hill family was warm and eager to help.

That first night, they stayed up late, chatting together in the cosy living room with the family dogs, scouring transit maps to figure out how she could get back and forth to school.

It felt like home, Hailey recalls, but better, with a bedroom on the second floor and a neatly made queen-sized bed.

"It was the nicest room I’ve actually ever seen. It had a bathroom attached to it!"

Pawlick asked her what she’d like her to make for her school lunch, and tears filled the girl’s eyes.

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before. No one ever made me dinner or washed my clothes."

For two weeks, Hailey lived there, making the two-hour bus ride each way to her Keswick school, sometimes not returning until midnight from her afterschool job at Walmart.

When a spot became available in a 360Kids group home in Markham, Hailey was ready to move on.

Her time with Katherine and Tim provided a stepping-stone, making her comfortable accessing 360Kids support programs, and prepared to be on her own.

Tim and Katherine have had many more kids through their doors since then and found the experience rewarding and enlightening. Now they speak to other families, hoping to help grow the program.

There is still a big need for host families, especially in the northern York Region, Hermans says.

Hailey confirms that.

"I know other kids [in Keswick] legitimately homeless. Most of them stay at friends’ houses, couch surf, stay in people’s garages, and it’s really sad because they’re good kids. It’s just, there’s nowhere for them to go.

"I don’t know where I’d be if I didn’t come into Nightstop. I’m forever grateful that someone was there for me. ... We’re just regular teenagers who had some hard breaks and need some help."

CAN YOU HELP? 360Kids is looking for host homes and also for volunteers willing to be trained to drive youth to their host homes.

Two information sessions are planned: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. King City Arena, Arena Hall Tuesday, Nov. 21, 8:30 p.m. - Keswick Christian Church Register: 905-475-6694 prompt 6 for Nightstop or email nightstop@360kids.ca

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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, November 13 9 a.m. – Development Services Committee Meeting 3:30 p.m. – CONFIDENTIAL Special Development Services Committee Meeting - (Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land – Natural Heritage Network Core Linkage Enhancement Lands) Tuesday, November 14 7 p.m. - Council Meeting Proclamations Nov 6 - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/ Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (CRPS/RSD) Awareness Day November - Hindu Heritage Month 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 of Council and Standing Committees, visit markham.ca

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THE CITY OF MARKHAM IS PREPARING ITS 2018 BUDGET Attend the Public Meetings at the Civic Centre and provide your feedback on the 2018 budget.

(Meeting dates may be subject to change).

Public Meeting: Nov. 16 | 7 p.m. | Council Chamber Budget Meeting #8: Nov. 21 | 3:30 - 6 p.m. | Council Chamber 2018 Water & Wastewater Rate Increase: Nov. 21 | 6 p.m. | Council Chamber Council Decision: Dec. 12 | 7 p.m. | Council Chamber Press Conference to Announce Approved Budget: Dec. 13 | 10 a.m. | Canada Room Watch a video to learn about how Markham develops its annual budget at markham.ca All Budget Committee meetings are open to the public. Agendas and materials are available online in advance of each meeting.

Residents unable to attend can listen to a live audio stream online.

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A 26-year-old Markham institution, the Centre for Dreams, Vollett said, "works with what each individual is capable of doing and has a personal plan for each student."

She was honoured Monday night but said: "I’ve got far more out of working with the individuals (at the Centre for Dreams) than I’ve ever given them."

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Highway 404 North Collector Roads The Markham Highway 404 North Planning District Secondary Plan (OPA 149) requires the completion of a Class Environmental Assessment Study (Class EA) to confirm the final alignment of the new north-south and east-west roads as per the approved OPA 149 Secondary Plan and consequently to confirm the pattern of other roads within this District. The Highway 404 North Planning District area extends from approximately 400 metres north of 19th Avenue and south to approximately 600 metres north of Elgin Mills Road. Highway 404 defines the western limit while the eastern limit is primarily defined by Woodbine Avenue, and is shown on the Key Plan.

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The City of Markham is undertaking a review of the Secondary Plan for Milliken Centre which is located within the Milliken community (see location map below). This meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the Secondary Plan review process and comment on a Draft Development Concept for the area.

MEETING DATE: Wed. Nov. 22, 2017 TIME: 6:00 – 8:30 pm (presentation at 7:00 pm)

LOCATION: Council Chambers, Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd.

Milliken Centre is intended to provide a focal point for the larger Milliken community, and is being planned at transit supportive densities that reflect current and planned transit in the area.

Steeles Ave. E The Draft Development Concept and associated staff report can be viewed through the following link to the City’s web site: http://bit.ly/2y8Hfo5 (See Item 10 on the Agenda).

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However, one special volunteer was called that "one person who can really make our world a better place."

Elaine Vollett was singled out for earning Canada’s Sesquicentennial Pin back in August. It’s awarded to outstanding individuals in Canada with a special focus on diversity.

And Vollett embodies that virtue.

She started the Centre for Dreams in 1991, a place where individuals with developmental disabilities are provided a place and programs to allow them to learn skills and become more independent.

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Is it time for Remembrance Day holiday?

While there hasn’t been a rallying cry for it this year, likely owing to the fact Remembrance Day falls on a Saturday, but rarely does a Nov. 11 go by without a call being issued to make the annual commemoration of the sacrifices made by our fallen soldiers and veterans an official holiday across the country.

This past summer, a bill introduced by Nova Scotia Liberal MP Colin Fraser successfully passed in the House of Commons, granting Remembrance Day the same recognition as Canada Day and Victoria Day, but it doesn’t make Nov. 11 a nationwide statutory holiday as provincial and territorial governments hold legal dominion over that realm.

As it stands, the three territories and six provinces recognize Remembrance Day as an official public holiday, with Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario standing as the four that do not.

If it seems like encouraging those four provinces to align with the rest of the country is a simple matter, think again.

Although making Nov. 11 a statutory holiday is an idea that usually gets bandied about in Ontario around this time of year, various individuals and groups, the Royal Canadian Legion among them, have argued that designating Remembrance Day a day off would do little to get more people out to their local cenotaph for the memorial services and raised concerns the public would ultimately overlook the solemnity of the date and treat it as just another day of rest.

It’s an understandable fear as no one wants Remembrance Day to become little more than the "November long weekend" and see people more interested in partying and/or winterizing their cottages than taking time to remember the fallen and pay their respects.

That said, Remembrance Day 2017 presents an opportunity in that it will allow us to get a better idea of how people would treat a Nov. 11 holiday as it falls on a day many of us have off.

Next year’s Remembrance Day will land on a Sunday and will similarly permit us to see how many people will attend memorial services without the obstacle of the weekday work routine.

If we’re able, all of us should take the time Saturday to attend a Remembrance Day service and/or parade to preserve the memory of the fallen and express gratitude to our veterans.

After all, lest we forget.

Will we make good on our commitment and come together to honour the fallen and show that a statutory Remembrance Day holiday could work, or will we use the day, as many feared, to sleep in and address personal projects?

The choice is ours.

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• LETTERS & COMMENTARY • Frustrated by length of college strike The college faculty strike is in its third week now. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union and College Employer Council have not talked since Oct. 15 and the mediator requested they resume talks on Thursday, Nov. 2.

They will need to work hard to reach an agreement quickly so students and faculty can maybe get back to classes as early as next week. All of the 24 colleges are affected by this strike which is impacting 12,000 college faculty.

I am a college student and I am frustrated by the duration of this strike which could result in a lost semester. I have signed the online petition to get a refund on my tuition for the

number of lost days.

Some of the key issues of the strike are the number of part-time instructors and job security. If the issues are addressed it would cost the province $250 million.

Deb Matthews, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development, said that she wants to see the negotiations happen.

Premier Kathleen Wynne said that she will keep pushing for both sides to talk but she is also not ruling out a back-to-work legislation.

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Owed (Ode) to Gord He was a man we thought we knew, In his death, a dream comes true.

Iconic was never once his aim,

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But in the end he laid claim.

I cried like you did too, For a man whose story lately grew.

Some scoffed when our leader shed some tears, That only fortified the council of years.

His band all humble and united as one, To tell the story of a Canadian son.

His brothers spoke their quiet truth, And of the Ogoki Indigenous youth.

Thank you for insight into ourselves, As a nation, the grief in us swells.

As you look down with your eyes wide, Your inspiration begets our pride.

Bobcaygeon was my very fave, Small-town tribute with a wink and a wave.

Ahead by a century, that’s for sure, Nothing said who we are more pure.

In the King’s Town they gathered in the square, Our very own Elvis with his cross to bear.

And so they came both young and old, To understand a country’s gold.

My father’s name the same as his, Perhaps a reminder of just what is.

Both to cancer they did succumb, We know where they are both welcome.

And for those of us who wonder why, Let our buddy Gord breathe a sigh.

He was there to show us the way, May he rest in peace, dear Lord we pray.

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York University’s president Rhonda Lenton, Markham-Unionville MPP Michael Chan and Mayor Frank Scarpitti were on hand to do the honours of opening up YSpace.

"Today, more than ever in a global knowledge economy, it’s essential and it’s obvious to us how important innovation and entrepreneurship are for success and the benefit of our research beyond the university. We know that beyond the university, the external community relies so heavily for that research and innovation," said Lenton.

Mercedat’s innovation comes from his belief that as electric cars become more popular and home electricity use spikes, smart energy use will be more important than ever.

"I didn’t want higher electricity costs to come in the future, so I wanted to help to make it easier for the homeowner. It’s basically a way to increase energy supply while decreasing energy consumption."

His system would work by using smart technology through computer manipulation to carefully monitor all energy outputs and inputs throughout your home throughout the day. The computer system will make sure you use the least amount of energy possible, ensuring you save money.

Mercedat believes his system, which he has patented, is about three to five years from hitting the market, but he’s confident you’ll be able to use it some day.

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And what does RaZeus stand for? Ra is the Egyptian sun god and Zeus is the Greek lightning and thunder god. "I just put them together," Mercedat said.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2017 Unionville student travels to Vimy, creates exhibit She created online exhibit ’In Their Footsteps’, which includes photos she took on her trip SIMONE JOSEPH sjoseph@yrmg.com After a trip to Europe, Elizabeth Boyd returned to Canada with patriotism she never knew she had.

The Unionville High School student travelled to Vimy Ridge in April, as part of a school trip to Europe for the hundredth anniversary of the battle.

"I found so much pride in being Canadian," the Grade 12 student said on Wednesday. "A lot of people don’t see Canadians as having much influence in the world. It hit me in the face how awesome it is being Canadian."

Also, Boyd found when

she went to Europe that people were excited to meet Canadians.

Boyd created an online exhibit, In Their Footsteps (the name of her Europe tour), which includes photos she took on her trip. It can be found at http://www.yrdsb.ca/ schools/museum/exhibits/Footsteps/Pages/default.aspx.

She created the exhibit during her co-op with the York Region District School Board Museum and Archives.

The photographs in this exhibit are either hers or scanned from the school board museum artifacts.

Boyd travelled to Lon-

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On Apr. 9, Canadian students met at Vimy Ridge for a ceremony, in remembrance of the 100th anniversary of the Vimy Ridge battle.

Several moments during the trip altered her view of Canada.

One such moment was when she stood on the Vimy Ridge memorial.

"I was crying. I’m not a crier; it was strange. I could feel the tear drops drops any soldier has ever shed were on that monument. It was powerful, phenomenal. You can see for miles up there," she said.

During the trip, she learned a lot about Canada’s role in creating the Treaty of Versailles.

"How awful it was," Boyd said. "Canada had an impact on this decision."

The Germans’ dead could only be buried in a small, segregated part of land - part of which had to be painted black.

Boyd visited a German cemetery from the First World War, located in France just outside of the Vimy Region.

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It’s not simply a factory producer anymore," said Lorne Gross from his Thornhill office.

Gross, who speaks Mandarin and has a master’s degree in Chinese philosophy and an office in Beijing, has been active in China for the past 20 years.

He’s seen a lot of changes in that time.

"The Chinese are still producing in factories, of course, but their factories are among the most advanced and efficient in the world including the use of robotics which allows busi-

nesspeople additional opportunities to deal with Chinese producers," Gross said.

Gross said he’s seen a huge growth in capital, financial sophistication and more mid-sized private equity activity in China in the past two decades.

"You just saw the takeover of a Canadian infrastructure company (Aecon Construction of Calgary) for 43 per cent over market value. That reflects a whole bunch of things. How come they (the Chinese buyers) are willing to pay 43 per cent above the market?

They must have an interesting plan for how they are willing to leverage those skills in new ways," Gross said.

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He continued: "Those are underlying cultural values, the fuel to the jet engine to the Chinese success story. In a way, those things are the ultimate source of economic growth. They exist no matter what the circumstances are."

And he thinks the opportunities for growth bilaterally between Canada and China will only continue to grow, opening up more opportunities for those in Markham to prosper into the future.

"Whatever the situation, you will see increased cooperation and growth in business domestically in China and bilaterally between China and Canada in the years to come," Gross said.

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Where you pass away with a proper will, you have carved the above problems away from the burdens that your executor must carry out. You should be aware that the powers you give to your executor under your will are brought to life the moment that the death certificate is signed. With these powers, your executor has the immediate right to take steps in the administration of your estate. However, there are restrictions which will very quickly present themselves to your executor.

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The role of an agent in buying or selling your home If you have a sore tooth, you consult a dentist. If your furnace breaks down, you call up an HVAC specialist. Why wouldn’t you consult an agent when buying or selling the most expensive purchase of your life?If you are looking to enter the real estate market, you want someone who is experienced and has extensive local knowledge in the area. While the idea of being your own agent may be appealing, flying solo could end up costing you a lot more in the long run than the agent’s commission you save. Buying or selling a home is not only a major financial undertaking, but an emo-

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From valuing and strategically pricing your property so it sells quickly to understanding how to stage a space so it appeals to more potential buyers, a professional real estate agent knows how to navigate this process on your behalf, advises a regional director at a real estate agency.

Here’s how an agent can help you next time you decide to buy or sell: It’s a numbers game. One of the biggest value-adds of hiring a real estate agent is the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) they can provide that

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sponding to requests that come in, potential buyers may think you are not interested and decide to move on.

The fine print. An agent will have signed a legal agreement to do their best to represent your interests as your partner. You will have the peace of mind knowing that your biggest purchase or biggest sale is being well managed. Plus, when it comes to the fine print, you can rest assured that an experienced real estate agent can help clarify and guide you through the process without racking up

costly legal fees.

As a buyer, it’s free. When you are weighing the pros and cons, remember that as a buyer, you don’t pay to use a real estate agent. The agent’s commissions are split with the selling agent.

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property. However, it’s wise to avoid massive renovations that involve overupgrading. Unless your taste exactly matches a potential buyer’s, your investment’s value will be reduced. Before calling in a contractor or swinging a sledgehammer to overhaul your entire home, consider a few strategic, mini-renovations you can tackle during fall and winter. For example, swapping old cabinet hardware for new modern ones and repairing leaky faucets will increase your home’s appeal without breaking the bank.

If you are a homeowner who has been toying with the idea of selling and you’ve finally decided to put up the for sale sign, there are few things to consider before driving the stake into the ground.

According to a regional director at a real estate agency, fall and winter are ideal times to get your home ready for market. Prepping your home for market before things heat up in the spring is a great way to ensure your space gets noticed by potential buyers.

Here are some top tips to keep in mind: What’s outside counts. When it comes to selling your home, curb appeal counts just as much as your interior. First impressions are important, and neglecting the façade can have a negative impact on your home during resale. Small investments like decluttering your lawn, landscaping, replacing outdated light fixtures, and adding a fresh coat of paint to your front porch will boost your selling potential and increase the overall value. Also, don’t forget about the backyard — today’s homebuyer wants spaces to entertain, both inside and out. Think of your backyard as an extended living room of your house.

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The small details. Once renovations are complete, you will want to stage your home. A professional stager is your best resource, and your agent will be able to recommend reputable options and provide portfolios of their work. Even if you have great personal style, it is important to remember that everyone’s tastes are different. Bringing in an impartial professional to stage your home will help create an inviting space that appeals to more buyers. In addition to decluttering your home, a stager will help create a blank canvas for potential buyers to imagine themselves living there.

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

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.

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Open House: 24 Alanadale Ave., Sun 1-4

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Mantle Site (Whitchurch-Stouffville) The Mantle Site is the largest and most complex ancestral Huron-Wendat village to be excavated in the lower Great Lakes region.

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Aurora Site (Whitchurch-Stouffville) The community of this Huron-Wendat ancestral village is believed to have arrived en masse from the relatively nearby Mantle Site around 1550. The village is 3.4 hectares, fortified with rows of palisades. The site is located on the southeast corner of Kennedy Road and Vandorf Sideroad.

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Seed-Barker Site (Vaughan) Seed-Barker is another very large Huron-Wendat village site, contemporaneous with Mantle, but on the other side of York Region.

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Damiani Site (Vaughan) Among the five sites originally discovered at the Damiani Site includes a Huron-Wendat village that covered an area of 1.5 hectares in the Humber River watershed. The village dates back to the late 1400s.

Lost Brant Site (Richmond Hill) Situated around Lake Wilcox, this site is one of more than 60 sites around the lake from different periods of occupations discovered by archaeologists. TRCA has excavated Lost Brant since 1992, and it’s yielded more than 9,400 artifacts that hint to activities like game processing, storage, refuse and cooking/heating.

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