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Police yesterday were seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in the connection with the mysterious disappearance of a 36-year-old Markham woman. Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit said Ying Chun (Annie) Li was last seen by her family in mid-June in the area of Denison Street and

Markham Road. Li has not been in contact with her family, and has not returned home. As a result of their investigations police said yesterday they have reason to believe that Li is deceased.

Still in GTA On Tuesday, an arrest warrant for manslaughter was issued for Jiarui (Jerry) Tang, 21, of Toronto. Investigators believe Tang frequents the Chinatown area of

Toronto and he was believed to be still within the GTA. Annie Li was last seen by her family June 12. On July 6 the police service’s homicide unit took over the investigation, deeming her disappearance suspicious, with the possibility foul play was involved. Police released information about the places she often attends, including the area of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue and Fairview Mall in Toronto.

A number of images were garnered by the media, including one of her leaving the Yu Garden restaurant at Bayview Avenue and Hwy. 7, followed by an unknown male June 12 at 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Li’s brother, Jeff, told the Chinese language Sing Tao newspaper he couldn’t focus on work knowing his sister’s whereabouts were unaccounted for. He said his senior citizen father was riding his bicycle around the city looking for his daughter.

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THE NUMBERS Impaired driving occurrences in OPP patrolled areas for the past five years: 2010 Alcohol: 6,324 Drug: 214 2011: Alcohol: 6,267 Drug: 184 Left, Kevin Brooks’ crumpled car after the crash that killed his friend and left him paralyzed. Brooks chose to drink and drive 16 years ago. Now he shares his story hoping that others will make a better choice.

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very morning Kevin Brooks wakes up, there’s a wheelchair beside him that reminds him of his “nightmare”: killing his friend in a drunk driving crash. It began as a typical warm Saturday in June 2000. Brooks, then 21, was hanging out with his high school sweetheart and watched her ride in a horse show. He then went to his youngest sister’s ballet recital. After the event, Brooks attended a house party where he thought he’d have a few beers and then call it a night. But that never happened. “I ran into some old school hockey friends I’d grown up with, and one thing led to another, and we were down to have a wild night,” Brooks said. And they hopped from one party to another. At one point during the night, Brooks returned home to get more beer. He wasn’t yet “blackout drunk” and stopped in front of his car thinking something bad could happen. “We all have that voice inside that warns us at times,” Brooks said. “That was one moment where I was still consciously aware of what was going on and had that opportunity to make the better choice and chose not to.” Brushing off the warning, Brooks continued drinking and partying hard. “By the time we were leaving the last house party, we were all really drunk,” said Brooks. “We were double digit drinks for sure. I’d say well over 10, probably pushing 20.”

Three of Brooks’ buddies got in a cab, but before it left, one friend, Brendon, got out and opted to travel with Brooks. “I was like the stubborn idiot who wanted to drive drunk,” Brooks said. “From what I’ve heard, people were trying to get my keys away from me, but I had an extra pair in the glove box. ... In hindsight, too bad somebody didn’t just punch me out.” Brooks and Brendon were speeding to another party. “Going 110 to 130 in a 70 zone, just stupid. Beers are open, tunes cranked, totally not paying attention,” Brooks said. “I don’t remember what happened. I missed a corner, and the car hit a road divider and went airborne, hit the ground and rolled multiple times.”

‘nightmare’ Weeks later, Brooks woke up in an intensive care unit and learned that he had been in a crash and that he was paralyzed from the chest down. “A little bit later, I asked about who was with me and found out my buddy Brendon passed away. That was the worst thing I’d ever heard in my life,” Brooks said. “He’s gone and dealing with that was a nightmare.” Brooks contemplated suicide but was confined to a bed, too weak to even move. With the support of his family, best friend and Brendon’s family, Brooks’ outlook began to change. “It allowed me a chance not to totally give up,” he said of the support. After a two-month hospital stay, Brooks was transferred to a rehabilitation centre where he learned to dress himself, roll over in bed, sit up and get around in a wheel-

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Original anthem was in French

id you know that the very last VCR players have been produced and VCRs are going the way of 78s and 45 records, eight-track music cartridges (look it up, Google generation), Blockbuster Video and Betamax video cassettes? It’s true, according to a business story in last weekend’s Star. The last Japanese factory stopped manufacturing the VCR players because, ironically, parts can no longer be provided to make them. Remember how convenient and exciting VCRs were when they came out — screening recently released movies in your own home? It was a revolution, just as Sony Walkmans and iPods provided music for individuals on the go. Nowadays, individuals are downloading or carrying their own personal entertainment. No longer do we have to go to the movie theatre to enjoy a shared experience. Or sit in a concert hall to soak in a classical or rock performance with other fans who are tapping their toes or rocking out. These days, we’re all supposed to be our own DJs and entertainment directors — downloading, curating, collecting and playing a mix of music or YouTube videos or TV shows or movies according to our own eclectic tastes. But wait, we’re not all buried in our basements or family rooms, isolated in our silos of personal entertainment. There is hope — and it’s in the form of outdoor community events. Most of our communities stage weekly summer music concerts, free outdoor movie nights for families or key music events that attract thousands beyond our borders. This past weekend it was the Newmarket Jazz Festival along with Markham’s Jambana One World Festival. And starting Aug. 18, Markham’s famed TD Jazz Festival takes to hot spots all over the city. In Aurora, every Thursday night is outdoor movie night for families, while Moonlight Movies attract young and old in Richmond Hill each Wednesday in August at dif-

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ferent parks throughout the town. For an impressive 42 years, the Town of Richmond Hill has been presenting free summer concerts at Mill Pond Park and they never fail to attract several hundred people every Thursday night. What’s the attraction of these outdoor movies and concerts? I believe it harkens back to our shared experience; our wish to gain extra enjoyment from a movie or a concert tune by watching the smiles on our children’s faces or our neighbours dancing to a familiar song. Here’s the irony — to me, at least. When Downton Abbey was all the rage for six seasons (yes, I was among those addicted to the show), Facebook groups sprang up in many countries to allow fans to discuss plot lines, dissect characters and share the experience. Want to binge watch a few seasons of a favourite TV show? Invite a few friends over for the night. We still get extra sensory pleasure from others’ enjoyment of a movie, a concert, a jazz weekend. I no longer have any eight-track tapes, but I sure treasure numerous cassette tapes. A favourite of Christmas songs unspooled last year, which made me sad. And I once got in real trouble with my grown daughter for selling some of her treasured Disney VHS movie tapes at a garage sale; so now they sit packed away in a box, even though I doubt she has a VCR to play them. Guess it’s called obsolescencedenial nostalgia — and it would seem many of us suffer from the same condition.

Re: And what about ‘patriot’ love?, column by Bernie O’Neill, July 28. Real traditionalists sing O Canada as it was originally written in Canada’s other official language: French. The first English lyrics were written some 25 years later in 1906 and continue to be debated and revised to this day, while the French lyrics are unchanged since 1880. I’m a proud Canadian and a real traditionalist when it comes to O Canada. It strikes me that many socalled traditionalists simply don’t like change to the lyrics that they grew up with. FYI: “in all our sons command” replaced “thou dost in us command” in 1914, one of many “official” English changes over the years.

Gilles Philippe Richmond Hill

Anthem changes waste Re: And what about ‘patriot’ love?, column by Bernie O’Neill, July 28. I agree with Bernie’s comment about the recent change to our national anthem. To me, this change resembles trying to pick a bone in an egg. It’s insignificant, while wasting taxpayers’ money.

“O Canada” was proclaimed Canada’s national anthem in 1980 and it was first sung in 1880. So it is literally a piece of poetry passed along from our ancestors. We would not modify an aged poem to make it gender-neutral. Instead we only preserve and appreciate its classic integrity. By the same token, are we going to apply gender neutrality to the masterpieces of Shakespeare so that the contents would be compatible to our standards nowadays? I hope our prestigious senators or MPs are more focused on enhancing the well being of citizens, than on these unconstructive ideas.

Wally Cheung Richmond Hill

Anthem column shocks Re: And what about ‘patriot’ love?, column by Bernie O’Neill, July 28. I was shocked you printed Bernie O’Neill’s column critiquing the changing of the lyrics of “O Canada”, replacing “all our sons” with “all of us.” O’Neill, by his own slippery slope logic, equated this change with ridiculous exaggerations like the inclusion of “[a] groovy kind of love”, reducing an earnest attempt to make our anthem more inclusive and less male-

centric to an idiotic hippiedippie whim. Anyone who has thought at all seriously about gender equality would not be as ignorant as to write what he did, or pull the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” routine (“It’s just that, Canada seems to have been operating fairly well for ages with the lyrics we have”). He argues such a change flies in the face of tradition, and of course, it does change our anthem — we exchange one noun for another and the meaning remains the same. But now half the population doesn’t think to herself, “I’ll just assume it means me, too.” Mr. O’Neill has never made that assumption (or been told, essentially as he is telling me, “stop making a fuss and assume it’s you, too”). Let me assure you, it’s nice to not be an afterthought. I would ask Mr. O’Neill to please think about the words he puts on a page — he has a wide audience and he’s spreading a stance that uses exaggeration in place of logic, that champions the status quo for its own sake, and that is always on the wrong side of progress, no matter what the cause.

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Youngsters play well at Disney event For a team that competed one age group up at the recent Disney International Tournament, the Markham Soccer Club under-11 girls gave a good account of themselves after reaching the final, only to come up short against California Venom 1-0 in Orlando, Fla. Employing a team of players born in 2005 and facing teams with players born in 2003 and 2004, Markham advanced to the final after routing Honduras 10-1 in their opening match and followed that up with a 3-0 win over Florida Elite. After a 2-0 loss to the Venom, Markham rebounded to edge Mexico 2-1 to gain a berth in the semifinals. Facing Quebec in that match, Markham prevailed1-0 to punch their ticket into the final and set up the rematch against California. Despite falling short in the final, Richard Alexander, Markham’s technical devel-

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Four years older, one Olympics wiser. For Michelle Li, that will be her approach when she takes to the court to represent Canada in the women’s singles’ badminton competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Entering the competition as Canada’s top female player and 19th in the latest world rankings, the 24-year-old Markham resident is looking forward to making her second Olympic appearance. This time though, she hopes for far better results, after finishing 17th in singles’ competition in her Olympic debut at the 2012 Summer Games and narrowly missing out on a bronze medal in women’s doubles in those Games, when she joined forces with Alex Bruce and ended up in fourth place. “It feels good,” Li, a Richmond Hill High grad, said in anticipation of making her second Olympic appearance, while getting in some final practices at Lee’s Badminton Training Centre in Markham Wednesday before departing for Rio. “Having participated in 2012 and getting the nerves out helps this time around. “This time it feels different, in that I’m going in with more confidence and experience. I’ve grown up as a player.” Earning her Olympic selection based on world ranking points she accumulated from May, 2015 to May, 2016, Li feels some intense training she’s undergone for the last six weeks under the direction of her longtime personal coach, Jennifer Lee, will better prepare her for

what to expect on the court this time around. Taking priority on Li’s to-do list is enhancing her overall foot speed and strength. So far, the diligent training regimen appears to have paid off. “Right now I feel a lot faster and stronger,” cited Li. She is also well aware that her mental approach will also be an important ingredient. “I don’t want to get too riled up or anxious,” she said. “I just have to perform each rally one at a time. When I get to Rio de Janeiro I’ve just got to put everything together.” Entering the Olympic competition unseeded, missing out on the final seed by just one placement in her world ranking, Li’s optimism is bolstered by knowing who her first two opponents will be and having faced them in past international competitions. That will begin with a match against Laura Sarosi of Hungary on Aug. 13 and then facing ninth seed P.V. Sindhu of India Aug. 14. At the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Li defeated Sindhu in a semifinal match en route to winning the gold medal. “I’ve played both of them before and I’m familiar with their style of play,” she said of her pool opponents. While Li’s ultimate goal is to get on the medal podium, she’s taking a realistic approach, acknowledging it will be a formidable challenge, especially considering the sport’s popularity in continents such as Asia. “Every match will be difficult,” she said. “I wouldn’t expect anything less. If I can get in the top 16, that would be good.”

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Celebrate summer’s sweeter side with local berries Dumplings: • 3/4 cup (175 mL) Robin Hood original all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar • 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt • 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter • 1/3 cup (75 mL) milk

During the summer months, Canadians across the country are fortunate to have access to fresh and naturally sweet local berries. Whether you prefer to pick them yourself at a local farm or buy them at a farmers’ market or a fresh fruit truck on your way to the cottage, berries easily add the taste of summer to any dessert. Ideal for seasonal baking, berries are also rich in antioxidants and high in flavour. Whether blueberries, strawberries, raspberries or prairie berries are your berry of choice, this Berry Grunt recipe will satisfy any sweet tooth and make the most of your region’s seasonal offerings. This old-fashioned dessert is similar to a cobbler, but has fluffy dumplings on top. Even better, this sweet treat can be made over the campfire or on your stove in less than half an hour helping you get back to summer fun.

Directions: 1. Sauce: Place berries, sweetened condensed milk, water, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large pot or Dutch oven with a lid. Stir well to combine. Bring to a boil and cook gently until slightly cooked down. 2. Dumplings: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Cut in butter and add milk. Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot berry sauce. Cover tightly with lid and simmer for 15 minutes, making sure not to lift the lid. The dumplings should be puffed and well-cooked. 3. Place dumplings in serving dish and ladle sauce on top.

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Camping tip: Can also be made in cast iron Dutch oven over campfire. To make preparing the dumplings even easier, pre-measure dry ingredients in a re-sealable bag, add in remaining ingredients and mix. Find more great tips and recipes for creating a sweet summer online at eaglebrand.ca and join the conversation with #EagleBrandSummer.

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$789,000

All - Stars Realty Inc., Brokerage

When residents move in to Trinity Ravine Towers in Scarborough, they will have a world of diverse amenities at their doorstep – and within their residence. This 55 Plus market-value Life Lease community is sponsored by Global Kingdom Ministries and is being launched as part of the organization’s 60th anniversary this year. Trinity Ravine Towers will offer the opportunity for faith-based living in a tranquil setting close to the Scarborough Town Centre and a multitude of parks, educational facilities, restaurants, cinemas, banks, pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, Highway 401, public transportation and more. Part of Global Kingdom Ministries’ 11 acre property at 1250 Markham Rd., the new residence will be situated across from the church and community centre, and consists of two high-rise towers connected by a four-storey amenity podium. Conveniences begin on the ground floor, where residents will be pampered by 24/7 concierge service from a welcoming lobby with a living-green wall and waterfall. Residents will also have access to a wellness centre, that offers access to doctors, nurses, physiotherapy, chiropractors, and 24-hour emergency response services. This level will also encompass a library, lounges, a private dining room, commercial kitchen, workshop, craft room, common rooms a fully equipped fitness centre and more. On the second floor will be a games room and lockers. Outdoors-lovers will

appreciate the roof garden on the fifth floor, where a terrace will feature barbecues, a green roof and garden planters. The residence will include an activity courtyard and the adjacent ravine is dotted with manicured garden areas and walking paths. The social tapestry at Trinity Ravine Towers will also include fun, informative programs. Residents will be able to choose from arts and crafts workshops, computer labs, personal training, movie nights and group fitness classes. A chorale choir and book club will add even more variety to the mix. Active residents can play badminton, basketball and other sports in the gymnasium that’s part of Global Kingdom Ministries’ neighbourhood. The Presentation Centre is located at 1250 Markham Rd. Email info@trinityravine.ca, call 647876-5433 or visit www.TrinityRavine.ca.

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municate. Living with the Daxons, he learned to eat solid food and walk, although that would only last about a year before his hips gave out. He then used a walker in the house and a wheelchair when he was outside. He had surgeries on his hips, heel cords and hamstrings and suffered from severe scoliosis of the spine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He tried so desperately. He fought his whole life to try to do everything that he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do,â&#x20AC;? Alice said. As a teenager. Clayton threw himself into activities at Sacred Heart Catholic School, joining the school band and playing the bongo drums and xylophone in school concerts. He loved cooking and baking in home economic class. In his family, Clayton became known as the cupcake maker because he loved to help bake the treats for birthday parties he helped organize. A fan of slapstick comedy, he was known for his infectious laugh, his love of WWE wrestling and his woodworking skills. With assistance, he made gifts such as birdhouses and crafts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always used to say about him, he was an ambassador for the disabled. If he had any one job in life, that was it and he did it so well,â&#x20AC;? Alice said. In Grade 9, Clayton met his best friend, Marty Nichol, who was by Claytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side all through high school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was like Clayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother and he became like my son,â&#x20AC;? she said. Even when Nichol moved away, he sent homemade videos pretending he was taking Clayton on

adventures. Clayton was a gift, someone who made everybody happy despite his struggles, Alice said, adding more than 150 people came to his memorial service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone said how lucky he was, what a beautiful life he had,â&#x20AC;? Alice said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all got so much back from Clayton. He taught more than he was ever taught. I think he was a gift. He had a purpose and he served his purpose well on Earth.â&#x20AC;?

Clayton Daxon with his mom, Alice.

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READY FOR THE GAMES? M A R K H A M W E L L R E P R E S E N T E D A T R I O S U M M E R O LY M P I C G A M E S

Andre De Grasse (pictured top middle ring) Residence: Markham Age: 21. Olympic experience: first Olympics. Events: men’s 100 and 200 metres and men’s 4 x 100m relay. 100m to start Aug. 13, 200m Aug. 16 and 4 x 100m relay Aug. 18. Resume: The Milliken Mills High School graduate ran off with gold medals in the men’s 100m and 200m at the 2015 Pan-American Games. Bronze medallist in men’s 100m at 2015 world championships in Beijing. On upcoming Olympics:“I don’t fear nobody. I want to race against the best and win three Olympic medals. I hope to celebrate with the people of Markham.” Phylicia George (pictured top right ring) Residence: Markham. Age: 28. Olympic experience: second Olympics. Events: women’s 100m hurdles and 4 x 100m relay. 100m to start Aug. 16 and 4 x 100m relay

Aug. 18. Resume: George finished sixth in 100m hurdles with personal best time of 12.65 seconds in 2012 Olympics in London. She was fifth in women’s 100m hurdles at 2015 Pan-American Games. Finished 10th in 100m hurdles at 2015 World Championships in Beijing. On upcoming Olympics: “This is my best year. I’m running the fastest I ever have and with my times being consistent I should have a big drop coming up. I’m coming into form. “I just want to execute my race, stay focused on my 10 hurdles and compete to the best of my ability.” Michelle Li (pictured bottom left ring) Residence: Markham. Age: 24. Olympic experience: second Olympics. Event: women’s singles’ badminton. To start Aug. 13. Resume: Currently ranked 20th in the world. A graduate of Richmond Hill High School, Li is Canada’s top-ranked women’s

player who shuttled her way to gold in women’s singles at 2015 Pan-American Games, 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2011 PanAmerican Games. Made Olympic debut in 2012 Games and finished fourth in women’s doubles with Alex Bruce. On upcoming Olympics: “I’ve been training hard and will try to perform at my best.” Charity Williams (pictured bottom right ring) Residence: Toronto. Former member of the Markham Irish Canadian Rugby Football Club Age: 19. Olympic experience: first Olympics. Event: women’s seven’s rugby. To start Aug. 6. On upcoming Olympics: “I have complete belief in my team and I truly think we can come home with a gold medal for Canada’s debut in seven’s Olympic rugby.” Sandro Fiorino Residence: Markham. Age: 44. Olympic experience: Olympics.

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Event: Assistant coach for Canada’s women’s seven’s rugby team. To start Aug. 6. On upcoming Olympics: “The key for our success is to possess the right mindset. We need to bring a high intensity with a clear focus on sticking to the plan. “The competition will be strong and fierce and the opportunities will be limited, so we have to take them when they come. But on any given day anything can and will happen. “Hopefully the team can achieve the ultimate goal.” Rose Labreche Residence: Markham. Age: 27. Olympic experience: first Olympics. Event: Referee for women’s seven’s rugby. To start Aug. 6. On upcoming Olympics: “The Olympics are the pinnacle of sport, and to be involved at the highest level with top level athletes from all different sporting backgrounds is an amazing opportunity.” Javier Acevedo (pictured top

left ring) Residence: Toronto. A member of the Markham Aquatic Club. Age: 18. Olympic experience: first Olympics. Event: men’s 100m backstroke. To start Aug. 7. Resume: Acevedo met a time standard and set a personal best time of 53.67 seconds in the 100m backstroke during the national swim trials. On upcoming Olympics: “It will be a lot of fun. I’m excited not just to be competing, but to meet lots of new people.” Maxime Brinck-Croteau Residence: Toronto. Owner and operator of the Markham-based Vango Fencing Club. Age: 30. Olympic experience: first Olympics. Event: Men’s individual epee. To start Aug. 9. On upcoming Olympics: “I was Pan Am proud last summer. Now I’m Markham proud.” — By Michael Hayakawa

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Thursday August 18, 2016

HArvesT

M n • gourmet food • • wine • craft beer •

Markham Fairgrounds

Craft Breweries

Wineries

Farmer’s Market

19+ SAMpLinG eVenT 3pM-10pM Gourment Food Trucks Wine and Craft Beer Vendors and Local Food Vendors • County Cider Company & • Earl of Whitchurch Estate Winery • The Duchess of Markham • Brock St. Brewing Company • Touro Churrascaria • Sandbanks Winery • The Smokery Kitchen & Bar • Arch Brewing Co. • Taste of China • Harwood Estate Winery • Mustache Burger • The Second Wedge Brewing • Sharr-Key’s Company • La Novela • Trail Estate Winery • Fully Loaded T.O. • Broken Stone Winery • Love Gelato • Creemore Springs (Brewery) • Golden Spiral Fries • Amber Brewery • Eatwells Breakfast Co. • Old Flame Brewing Co.

GENERAL ADMISSION $25/PERSON. INCLUDES 4 SAMPLE COUPONS

This one day festival is yours to celebrate the summer and enjoy the tastes of Ontario grown and produced wine, craft beer and restaurants. Harvest Moon is a great opportunity to sample the best local food and drink from the area, while browsing the farmers market and listening to live entertainment! All in one convenient location at the Markham fairgrounds!

Gourmet Experience Packages 8 person Meal Ticket $600 Group “gourmet” packages for 8 includes two sampling coupons per person, a delicious, three course dinner including wine, VIP parking and priority entrance. A three course gourmet meal accompanied with wine, from our feature restaurant,

Marca on Main – Marca Trattoria.

Call Us Today For Details 905-642-3247 Visit www.markhamfair.ca for more details and list of performers. 10801 McCowan Road, Markham, Ontario L3P 3J3, Canada Purchase tickets at www.markhamfair.ca!

Benefiting the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation