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Parade Grand Marshal Cheryl Hickey, co-host of TV show ET Canada, hams it up with daughter Nyla during Saturday’s Markham Santa Claus Parade, put on by the Rotary Clubs of Markham. Were you there? See more photographs, page 12.

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An iconic outdoor skating rink in Markham will not open for the coming season and fans are worried about its future. The operators of Cedarena said a number

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“Cedarena is a wonderful and magical place,” read the Facebook post. “It is also very unique in the way it is owned, operated and funded. Keeping the rink open is a very difficult and special job.” See CEDARENA, page 3.

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“We put the brakes on it this year,” said former rink manager Gary Mount, who ran the rink for 12 years. “It’s only temporary.” The posting lead to an outpouring from Markham residents, many of whom suggested crowd-funding or the willingness to pitch in to help. There are many factors including the question of ownership, lack of manpower and degrading equipment, Mount said, adding running the arena is for the most part a oneman operation. Setting up and taking down are a whole other matter. In years past, about two dozen volunteers came out to help get the rink going. Now, setup is left to a handful of volunteers, Mount said. The majority are local farmers who are not available until later in the fall, making regular maintenance such as painting more difficult. The building, equipment and flooding system are in need of extensive repair, Mount said. “This is not a turnkey operation,” he said. “Far from it. It’s like an old farm, you can’t just turn around and say ‘Here, you run it.’” Volunteers flood the rink with water from the Little Rouge Creek nearby using an intricate system of hoses and pumps. When the river freezes, volunteers cut a hole in the ice, Mount said. If city salt trucks are out in abundance that year, the runoff goes into the river and the extra salty water doesn’t freeze as fast, he added. If a January thaw brings rain, that means muddy river water and volunteers can’t flood the rink for a few days. There is no Zamboni to clean ice. Instead a tractor with a resurfacing tool on the back is used. The tractor is stored outside and when that freezes, volunteers warm it up with a torch. “It’s so specific and unique,” Mount said. “But I love it.” One of the main deciding factors to close this year is ownership of the land. The land is owned by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), confirmed deputy mayor

Love for ICE RINK: Local residents poured in online, sharing their memories and hopes for Cedarena to reopen next year.

• “Cedarena is, to me, one of the most magical places on earth. A national treasure that should have more support,” – Melody McGlone; • So very sad to hear this. I truly hope it’s a temporary measure and you’ll be able to reopen next year,” – Donna Metcalf; • “So sad. My now grown children and I used to spend time there every winter… (It) reminded me of earlier days,” – Kathryn Willis Brown; • “It must have been difficult to arrive at this decision. Thank you for the wonderful years… It was a special place with very kind people,” – Shannon Troy;

Frank Whittamore (left) and Gary Mount share memories of years past after boarding up windows and doors at Cedarena Tuesday. The historic outdoor rink will, for the first winter in 88 years, not be open for public skating. and Regional Councillor Jack Heath, who sits on the authority board. But the building and operation of Cedarena fall under the Cedar Grove Community Club. “We didn’t want to sink money into it because the ownership is up in the air,” said Mount, who was also past-president of the club. “You’re not going to do heavy work on a home you’re renting if you know the landlord is switching soon and you don’t know how long you’ll be there.” Ownership is a complex issue. The Cedarena property, along with the old school house built in 1864 in Locust Hill, are part of the lands reserved by the TRCA for the future Rouge National Park. Ownership was transferred from the province to the TRCA during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Heath said. And now, Markham is thrown into the equation.

• “I have fond memories of skating at Cedarena as a child. It was always one of the most magical places in the world to me,” – Deborah Boynton Robillard;

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“We don’t own the land, but if the TRCA or the new Rouge National Park want us to keep going, we’ll carry on,” Mount said. “We’ll do it, but we’re going to need help.” For the past several years, the city has been in negotiations with the TRCA about bringing Cedarena back within the city’s purview, said Heath. “It’s regrettable, yes,” he said. “But it’s not a surprise. Cedarena has been stressed for years.” He expects to see something come before Markham council early in the new year. There would be a price tag to bring the rink up to city standards. Artificial ice could cost millions of

dollars, not to mention repairs to the existing building and equipment. There are also talks of possible infrastructure grants, Heath added, or continuous financial support from the city over the next eight to ten years. Some warm winters have been a factor, too, with the ice needing a period of consistently cold weather to be good to skate on. Last year marked Cedarena’s 88th season, after starting in 1927. The old fashioned outdoor rink sits on the banks of the Rouge River and was taken over by the Cedar Grove Community Club after rink creator Arthur Lapp died in 1941.

• “I was really looking forward to bringing my kids this winter,” Melanie McCready Canning; • “I felt like a teenager there skating outdoors to beautiful music under the stars… Will miss it terribly,” – Darla Miller; • “We skated there 40 years ago and our children learned to skate on that rink,” – Lucy Duke; • “This magical place is locked up in my childhood memories. I live in Washington state now, but I think of this rink whenever I see snow,” – Elaine Dove Harding. — Amanda Persico

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COUNCIL Markham Council, Standing Committee and several Advisory and Sub-Committee meetings take place at the Civic Centre and are open to the public. Monday, December 7 9 a.m. General Committee 12:00 p.m. Budget Committee 7:00 p.m. 2016 Budget and Water & Wastewater Public Meeting Tuesday, December 8 12:30 p.m. – General Committee Meeting Tuesday, December 15 6 p.m. - Special General Commitee Meeting (2016 Budget and Water & Wastewater) 7 p.m. – Council Meeting Need more information? Contact the Clerk’s Office at 905.475.4744 for a complete listing of all meetings that residents are welcome to attend, meeting agendas and live audio streaming for Council and Standing Committees. Visit markham.ca

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Close to 40 per cent of visitors to the city’s website, markham.ca, are using mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets. Jumping on the digital train, Markham has launched a Property Tax eService that provides property tax information such as how much is owed, payment history and payment options in real time and on your mobile device. “Between the dog and the kids, I don’t know about you, but I don’t know where the paper bills end up,” Mayor Frank Scarpitti said at a recent launch. “There’s no excuse anymore. Just because you are in a meeting, you can still pay your tax bill.” This new service offers two-level security, meaning your information is secure and private. Residents can sign up for property tax e-billing as well. Currently, the city has more than 60 online services from pet and marriage licenses, registering for recreational programs to building permits. Through the Access Markham mobile app, launched a few years ago, residents have access to a number of the city’s online services, such as park maps, drop-in recreation schedules, waste schedules as well as a list of cultural events. New this year is the “report a problem” feature, where residents can upload a photo of a problem such as a sidewalk in need of repair, fallen trees or if a streetlight is out, and the report gets sent directly to the city’s front line staff. In the coming weeks, residents can also track city snowplows on an hourly basis through the city’s website and mobile app. For more information, visit markham.ca. Follow Amanda Persico on Twitter @AmandaPersico

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Land transfer tax move applauded Homebuyers will continue choosing York and other 905 regions over Toronto after the province backed off plans to allow municipalities outside the 416 to impose a land transfer tax, the president of the Ontario Real Estate Association says. Toronto will still be the only city where homebuyers pay a municipal land transfer tax in addition to the provincial tax, a policy that has driven thousands to purchase homes in the regions surrounding the city since it was implemented in 2008, Patricia Verge said “I think (the government scrapping extending the municipal tax outside Toronto) will just keep helping you guys sell homes because some people tried to avoid it so they go outside Toronto proper so they don’t have to pay the tax,” she said. “We’ve proven with our studies that Toronto has been seriously hurt by this tax and even though they have a wonderful market and all is well, it could be that much better.” A homebuyer purchasing a $450,000 home in Toronto has to pay $4,725 to the city in addition to $5,475 for the provincial land transfer tax. About 32,000 people voiced their opposition to extending the tax to municipalities outside Toronto through a five-week www.donttaxmydream.ca campaign launched by the real estate association. — Lisa Queen

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Thomas here….So for our ad this week we've selected some eclectic Dutch dishes and sweets. Being completely honest, I'm not too well versed in the cuisine of Holland, so I thought what better way to learn than to go to Amsterdam for a week to eat, drink and live like a king (on the company's dime of course). My parents failed to see the inherent wisdom of this plan. So instead, our store manager, Robert, who has been with us nearly thirty years, has curated a selection of his personal Dutch favourites. Robert is originally from Amsterdam and his first job post-school was to sail on those big ships around the world. He came to Canada on a holiday to visit his aunt and uncle and never left. Holland's loss has been our gain, and over the years he has been a huge part of our success. He has a keen eye and taste for all things delicious, so I'm sure you'll be pleased with the foods he's chosen to feature.

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Tomatoes-on-the-vine have long been a cherished export of Holland - right up there with tulip bulbs and medicinal pot. Most of these tomatoes are now grown here in Ontario, but largely by Dutchmen using the tried and true "Dutch method." The ones that we will feature here are locally grown, but there are some spots throughout the year when we go Dutch. The flavour of these are as close to field tomatoes as you can get, so during the winter when you can't /LB get them, this is easily your best bet!

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We're doing Dutch week BIG in the cafe this weekend, starting with a Smoked Turkey and Gouda Croissant with a honey mustard Sinterklaas (the Dutch version of mayonaise, lettuce, mixed greens, Father Christmas) is celebrated on the fifth of December. The salt & pepper. Featured at $6.99 story goes he rescued some On Thursday and Friday we'll children and he returns every be serving up traditional Dutch year to reward those children Croquettes, stuffed with either who have been on their best chicken or beef. According to behaviour. (I was frequently tradition, we'll be serving these overlooked.) A big part of the with Patates Frites (French Fries) Sinterklaas celebration is an with a dollop of Fritessaus on the excessive amount of sweets and side. Eating your fries with ketchup pastries. We also brought in a is quite a faux pas in Holland, but large variety of Almond Cakes, we'll also have some if needs be. Currant Buns, Stollens, Speculaas Featured at $5.99 and more, all from Olde Country Lastly, we'll have tasty Frikandellen Dutch Bakery in Whitby. All Sausages served on a bun. These are mildly-seasoned skinless sausages, a OFF sort of of Dutch/Belgian version of the hot dog. Now $3.99

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We'll have Cocktail-Size Bitterballs available as well, which are a kind of Dutch bar snack consisting of minced beef and vegetables, seasoned with nutmeg. About a month ago I was in Dutch Sint Maarten and they served these at the resort. They became my de facto sponge for alcohol, so I can attest that OFF they are totally delicious. Reg. $10.95/pkg

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ur news organization works hard to report on the ever-changing, multi-ethnic face of York Region and often covers and writes about events and activities of its many cultural organizations. However, truth be told, I’ve not attended many events presented by Islamic organizations in my community. That is until Sunday night, when I attended the second annual York Region Appreciation Dinner and Awards, presented at a Markham banquet hall by the Al Nadwa Islamic Education Centre of Richmond Hill. In addition to the usual internal “what should I wear” question many of us struggle with when attending a public event, as a woman, I also wondered whether I would need a head covering, and had a scarf handy in my purse just in case. I need not have worried. Our reporter, Kim Zarzour, and I received a very warm welcome — especially as she was to receive a media award from the Muslim nonprofit organization for her “excellence in community journalism”. Zarzour was honoured as one of eight people who help “foster greater cross-country cultural harmony in our diverse region,” as stated in the invitation. Two York Regional Police officers were among those honoured with awards: Det. Const. Maryam Alikhani, a hate crime prevention officer, and P.C. Ida Jankowska, from traffic safety, who was instrumental in stopping and arresting a man wanted for criminal activity and break-ins not only in York Region, but Peel and Halton as well. They earned well deserved applause as they stepped onto the stage, as did Richmond Hill firefighter Kevin Hutchings and York paramedic Brad MacMillan. Hutchings was honoured for his multi-faceted community involvement in Georgina with the food bank, 4-H club and co-ordinating a toy drive to help families through Yellow Brick House, the Salvation Army and other regional agencies.

Marney Beck MacMillan not only gives of himself at work as a paramedic, but on his own time he helped organize an alcohol injury prevention program for youth offered through Southlake and Markham Stouffville hospitals, called 3 Party. It re-creates the kind of trauma young people face by indulging in risky behaviour and decisions. One of the star award winners of the night is just 16, a Markham high school student called Mohammed Nasir. He was given the paparazzi photography treatment as he stepped on stage to get his entrepreneur award, for founding his own company, Supernova Aerospace, manufacturing Drones for Humanity to deliver aid around the world in disaster zones. Radha Bhardwaj of York’s Blue Door Shelters earned the community service award, while a second media award went to radio journalist Naheed Mustafa, whose work is heard on CBC, Radio Netherlands and the BBC, and who helps train journalists in Pakistan. Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow and Imams Dr. Saeed Faizi and Abdulhai Patel made direct or indirect reference to terror campaigns in Paris or here in Canada, and the vital need to bridge cultural divides and foster harmony and peace. Bringing cultural groups together for such award dinners bridges gaps between different cultures, reminding us we are all wanting positive role models for our young people, and we all want a safe and inclusive society. Turns out, I didn’t need to wear my headscarf. Even though we wore different clothing styles, we all felt a sense of belonging — right at home in our community.

I’m no Scrooge, but blocking off two main access roads, along with an already blocked Hwy. 7 with construction this past Black Friday weekend and Santa deciding to hold his parade to boot, was just a recipe for traffic disaster! It left the city in chaos with people struggling to get to where they had to be. Would it not be more sensible to ask Santa to hold his parade in a park, or other more appropriate space next year so that total disruption of life is not a factor in our very busy city?

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Giving way to climate change alarmism While attending an environmental conference several years ago, I recall a world-renowned scientist in his keynote speech say, “What else could it be?” in

supporting his conclusion CO2 emissions were the primary cause of rising global temperatures. His statement underscored the fact even today, predictions of future global conditions are for the most part based on interpretations of statistical data rather than objective cause-andeffect scientific analysis. It is clear there is much we still don’t know and cannot explain. Basic questions remain largely unanswered, such as: What has caused the temperature “pause” since 1998? What effect do clouds have on global temperatures? We should not be afraid to ask such questions, for in truth, the scientific community has yet to fully explain the complicated mechanics of climate systems and most importantly, why anthropogenic factors must be the key drivers for the changes that appear to be occurring. It is therefore concerning to see how many of us are content to accept without questioning the opinions of so-called experts while

knowing so little about the complex processes driving our climate or the sophisticated modelling being used to try to replicate these global systems. Canadians are pragmatic. We should not allow ourselves to give way to alarmism. Would it not be prudent to re-think costly strategic initiatives now being proposed, which will inevitably hamstring our economy, until we gain a more complete understanding of what is really happening?

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Annual Unionville Olde Tyme Christmas & Candlelight Parade kicks off the festive season in Unionville. Starting at 7 p.m. on Main Street Unionville, featuring floats, bands and more. Santa at Bandstand for tree lighting and visits following parade. Lots of street entertainment after wards and businesses will be open for your holiday shopping.

Sister’s Christmas Catechism brings the mystery of Magi’s gold to life. Using hilarious holiday production and a local choir, Sister will add to your holiday spirits. 8 p.m. at Flato Markham Theatre. Tickets $54 to $59, call 905-305-7469.

MOLLY JOHNSON “BILLIE HOLIDAY”

Award-winning jazz vocalist, Molly Johnson, performs luscious interpretation of jazz and blues standards. 8 p.m. at Flato Markham Theatre. Tickets $54 to $59. Box office: 905305-7469. TURKEY ROLL AND SILENT AUCTION

Markham District Veterans Association annual Turkey Roll and Silent Auction 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 7 Washington St. Proceeds go to CHATS (Community and Home Assistance to Seniors), Participation House and Centre for Dreams. Come have some fun and maybe win a turkey! CAROL AND FREE HOT CHOCOLATE

All welcome to join Central United Church for Carol Sing and Free Hot Chocolate 6:30 p.m. onwards, after Olde Tyme Christmas Parade, 131 Main St. Unionville.

adult. Pre-register 905-305-5970. SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS

Under the direction of Judy ScottJacobs, a mixed choir with full orchestra performs Sounds of Christmas... Then and Now at Flato Markham Theatre, Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2:30 p.m. Silent auction on Sun. Tickets $28. Box office: 905-305-7469.

Dec. 6 CHRISTMAS MARKET AT MILL

Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market hosts a Christmas Market next three Sundays. Wine, crafts, jewelery and more. Buy your veggies and have a coffee! www. unionvillestivermillmarket.com Pottery: “Let It Snow”

Spend quality family time at Markham Museum (9350 Markham Rd.) 10 a.m. to noon and make a pinch pot tea light snowman to celebrate the winter season in Pottery Studio. Cost $60 for 1 child, 1 adult. Pre-registration required. Call 905-305-5970. COMFORT SERVICE

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Grand opening of Cornerstone Centre with bouncy castles, arts, crafts and activities for all ages. 9680 Ninth Line, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www. cornerstonechurch.ca. FAMILY HOLIDAY CARD MAKING

Make holiday cards at Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd. Use modern materials, old-time methods on 1910 printing press to create your own stamp. 1 to 3 p.m. $30 1 child,

If you lost a loved one, Christmas might be the saddest time of the year. Come and spend a quiet evening remembering those you love, and rest in the comfort of God’s love. Central United Church, 131 Main St., Unionville at 7 p.m.

DEC. 10 JESSE COOK “ONE WORLD TOUR”

Juno Award-winning musician Jesse Cook brings an exotic rumba flamenco to the stage, 8 p.m. at Flato Theatre. Tickets $74 to $79. 905-305-7469.

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Unionville Alliance Church annual Benefit Christmas Concert, for The York Centre for Children, Youth and Families. Featuring Juno award nominees Mark Masri and Amy Sky, the University of Toronto Gospel Choir, and the Young Singers Children’s Choir, at 4 p.m. Tickets from $25. For tickets, call 905-887-5896 ext. 100 (daytime), 647-456-4278 (evening), or email concert@theyorkcentre.ca. 9 LESSONS & CAROLS (NEW DATE)

St. Andrew’s United Church, 32 Main St N., holds Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols, 7 p.m. Service of worship with readings, hymns and carols. Please bring an item for the Markham Food Bank. -compiled by Jonalyn Aguilar

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Your community, your say. Study findings, staff analysis and community input have helped develop draft recommendations addressing transportation needs and opportunities. These draft recommendations will be presented for feedback from residents and businesses at the third and final round of open houses in December:

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South Services Centre 50 High Tech Road

December 1, 2015 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Angus Glen Community Centre 3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East

December 3, 2015 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

City of Vaughan

Vellore Town Hall 9541 Weston Road

December 8, 2015 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Ray Twinney Recreation Complex 100 Eagle Street West

December 17, 2015 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

It’s been an amazing year for Markham with the 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games and Globalfest multicultural street festival. The Games represented over 41 countries, and the cultural diversity of their participation symbolized Markham’s own international community and our many vibrant festivals. Markham is well known for its diversity and our many cultural celebrations. Over the past month we celebrated Diwali, the Main Street Markham Festival of Lights and Markham’s 43rd annual Santa Claus Parade. Coming up is the Unionville Olde Tyme Christmas and Candlelight Parade on Dec. 4 and Lighting of the Menorah on Dec. 7. And 2016 will bring an equal number of multicultural celebrations. These outstanding 2015 events occurred against a backdrop of a number of accomplishments across Markham. Our new southeast Markham Community Centre is well underway

Frank Scarpitti and scheduled to open in late 2016. Major projects were completed such as the final phase of Main Street Markham and bridge reconstruction, new multiuse pathways, and with York Region, the widening of Warden Avenue, and a major transitway on Hwy. 7. As the Chair of the York Region Transit Corporation, I am very pleased with the progress made on VivaNEXT and completion of six kilometres of rapidway from Bayview Avenue to Warden Avenue. This new rapidway is part of Metrolinx’s Regional Transportation Plan. It provides a fast and efficient alternative for commuters

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Will warm autumn mean mild winter, too? By Chris Traber

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What may well be York Region’s warmest autumn on record could be a dress rehearsal for our winter, Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips predicted. “I love the fall,” the sage forecaster said. “It’s my favourite season. Problem is it’s usually only three weeks long. This year it’s been three months long. It’s a bonus. We’ve been booking tee times instead of

waxing skis. “This could be the opening act for our winter to come.” Our unusually temperate autumn is courtesy of the phenomenon called El Niño, an occurrence when warm water near the equator migrates to Atlantic and Pacific shores, he explained. The changing ocean patterns create an atmospheric circulation shift, affecting weather globally. This often translates into milder temperatures and drier

than normal weather throughout North America. “We’ve been on a roll,” Phillips said of temperatures since the official end of summer Sept. 23. We’ve enjoyed three balmy months to date, each between 2.5C and 3.5C higher than normal, he said. As of Dec. 1, we’ve only had 4.4 cm of snow, compared to 23 cm a year ago. While our relatively benign autumn has kept grass green, saved energy and made com-

muting easier, we shouldn’t believe winter has been cancelled, Phillips said. “Fall has been a tease. It will cool and there are no guarantees,” he said. Reiterating his department’s winter outlook, a general forecast through March 1, we can expect a friendlier, warmer winter than last year. With El Niño in play, Canada won’t suffer the polar vortex that put us in a deep freeze last winter, he said, adding we can expect less arctic and Siberian air this winter and softer, milder southern air.

Civic centre rink set for skaters, rentals Weather permitting, Markham’s outdoor rink is open for the season. The $4-million outdoor rink at the Civic Centre features artificial ice and is one of the largest of its kind within the GTA. While the rink is officially open for the season, skating is weather dependant. Saturday’s forecast was for sunny skies and a high of 10C, unusually warm for this time of year. The Civic Centre rink, along with other outdoor rinks in the city, operate on a flag system, yellow means you can skate at your own risk and red means there is no skating permitted. The rink is open 7 days a week 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., except Wednesdays noon to 10 p.m. Skate rentals are available Fridays 4 to 10 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Skate rentals are $5 for children, $10 for adults and $8 for skate sharpening.

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Scarborough-Markham Railway Expansion Second Track: Kennedy Road To Marilyn Avenue Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario, is working to transform the way the region moves by building a fast, convenient and integrated transit network across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Metrolinx is moving forward with Regional Express Rail, a program that will provide significant new travel choices on the GO Transit network across the region. The Project We’d like to thank everyone who attended our last meeting and invite you to a follow-up Community Meeting to present planned work to improve the Stouffville GO rail corridor. The work includes the addition of a second track and signal work, station modifications, road crossing improvements and future electrification, to provide more GO train service in both directions throughout the day. We will be having regular meetings and opportunities for residents to find out more about the project. Stay tuned for invitations for other meetings in March, June, and September. The Process Please join us to learn more about the program and construction impacts to you and your community. We will share plans about work near your home, including the designs for noise walls, and we welcome the opportunity to address any questions you may have. Date: Time:

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Children of all ages can make a difference in their community. That’s the message behind a new social justice group, the Giving Tree. The goal is to encourage local youth to make a difference through action while learning about social issues, such as bullying , hunger and homelessness. While the group of about 25 local youth learn about said issues, the focus is stirring up action. “Everyone wants to do some good,” said group founder Shanta Sundarason. “We all think it, nothing comes of it.” (Sundarason, a mother of three teens, is also spearheading the antitrain whistle campaign.) Having grown up in Singapore, a democratic country but with heavy censorship, this local mom wants to put action in the hands of local youth. “Kids can take ownership,” Sundarason said. “Nothing is impossible. No is never the answer.” So far, the group has written letters to the new Prime Minister and Youth Minister, Justin Trudeau. The Giving Tree is hosting a food and winter accessories drive, the We Scare Hunger and We Scare Away the Cold, Dec. 4 between 3 and 9 p.m. at the Bandstand on Main Street in Unionville. The group is collecting non-perishable food items for the local food bank as well as winter accessories,

such as hats, mittens and scarves for the local homeless shelter. After the drive, the group plans to go to the local shelter to help give out the winter accessories to the homeless. “We don’t just collect and drop off,” Sundarason said. “That’s not what we stand for. I want to encourage this group to talk to the homeless and ask questions. Ask if there is anything they can personally do.” It’s one thing to set up a donation box, it’s another matter to make a connection to the cause, she added. “When you connect with an issue, that’s when you learn from the situation,” she said. Along with the hunger and cold drives, the group is also looking at donating funds to help feed children in rural China, India or Ecuador for a year. Each member of the group has signed a contract and promised to do chores around the house to earn extra pay that will go toward donations. Without a contract, the funds will just come from the parents, Sundarason said. To work for it will mean more to them, she added. The group plans to host a fitness festival for the community in the spring. The youth social group meets every Monday, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Stiver Mill in Unionville. For more information or to get involved, email 2thegivingtree@ gmail.com

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Shamawd Chambers was honoured to haul in the Most Outstanding Canadian player award in Sunday’s Grey Cup. But for the 26-year-old, six-foot, three-inch, 220-pound Edmonton Eskimos wide receiver, who became the first Markham resident to claim this distinction, what mattered most was seeing his club claim this year’s Canadian Football League title with a 26-20 win over the Ottawa Redblacks. For Chambers, a Markham District High School graduate and Eskimos’ first round draft pick in the 2012 CFL Canadian player draft, to win the Grey Cup for the first time in his budding gridiron career was a dream come true. “To win the Most Outstanding Canadian award was pretty cool,” said Chambers, who caught two passes for 49 yards, including one for 32 yards that led to an Edmonton touchdown in the second quarter. “But it’s better to win the Grey Cup. It’s the pinnacle of the Canadian game. There’s not many people who can say they’ve won a Grey Cup. All I wanted to do was to win a championship and that’s all that mattered. “To get the Most Outstanding Canadian award, if it was going to happen, it would happen. At the end of the day it was a good situation. It was a surreal moment.” Sidelined for a good portion of this season

with a knee injury last season, but returning to active duty for the Eskimos’ final two regular season games, Chambers felt the key to his club’s success in Sunday’s finale stemmed from their inner resolve. Especially when they dug themselves into a small hole after trailing 13-0 in the first quarter. A sign to hit the panic button? Not so, said Chambers. “We’ve been down worse in other games,” he said. “Sure, you don’t want to be trailing in a Grey Cup final. But we weren’t worried about it. We just said, ‘It’s time to start playing’ and we did. They (Ottawa) didn’t do much after that.” While winning the Grey Cup represented a pinnacle to this season, Chambers was quick to point out the championship was a collective effort. “I love this group of guys. Jones (Chris, Edmonton head coach) did a great job of putting this team together. This is one thing they can’t take away from us in being Grey Cup champs,” he said. “This group, especially the core group of guys we’ve been through a lot of things, to come out here and have a chance to win the Grey Cup and win it the way we did. It’s a blessing.” As for when Chambers will have the opportunity to share the Grey Cup with family and friends, he doesn’t know yet when his turn will come up.

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countered with a pair of goals from team captain Aaron Spivak and Hudson Michaelis on the power play in the second period to take a 2-1 lead into the intermission. The Royals with added goals from Marco Azzano and Rylee St. Onge to start the third before Whitby countered with a goal to cut their deficit to 4-2. With just over two minutes remaining, the Royals iced the game with a goal from Tyson Bruce. Markham outshot Whitby 32-20. Two days earlier, the Royals had two-goal efforts from Azzano and Spivak and a stellar goaltending performance from recently acquired Marcus Semiao to blank the host Pickering Panthers 7-0. Tyson Bruce, Michaelis and Trevor Abbot added single tallies for the Royals, who held a 2-0 lead after the opening 20 and padded their margin to 5-0 through two. Pickering outshot Markham 32-29. With different

players stepping up, the Royals got one from St. Onge, who scored a pair of goals to propel the Royals to a 5-2 road win over the Toronto Junior Canadiens Saturday. The Royals jumped out to a 3-1 lead on goals from Azzano just 71 seconds after the opening face-off, Michaelis on the power play and Jeff Joynt. After Toronto cut their deficit with a power play goal in the second period, the Royals gained some breathing room with on the first of two goals from St. Onge. With two minutes remaining, the Royals took advantage of a power play opportunity when St. Onge deposited his second goal of the game. Making his debut for Markham after being acquired from the Milton Icehawks along with forward Brett Markham Friday for cash, Semiao stopped 32 of 34 shots. The Royals began their four-game foray with an 11-4 trouncing of Milton at Markham Centennial Arena Fri-

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day. Tyson Bruce fuelled the Royals’ attack with three goals while Liam O’Dette and Spivak added two apiece. Azzano, Sean Perichak, Matthew Dunlop and St. Onge each chipped in with a goal for the Royals, who peppered the Milton net with 23 shots in each of the first two periods and held leads of 4-2 through 20 and 8-4 after 40. Snapping a two-game losing streak, the Royals outshot the Icehawks 68-22. INSIDER: The Royals suffered a setback when goaltender Nathan Colitto incurred an upper body injury during practice late last week. With Colitto out for an indefinite period, the Royals went shopping for a goaltender and picked up Semiao from the Milton IceHawks along with Brett Markham in exchange for cash. The Royals also announced overage defenceman Kadeyn Butterfly is gone for the remainder of the season after he underwent surgery for an

undisclosed on-going injury that occurred 25 last season with Hamilton. GENERALLY SPEAKING: Said Royals’ general manager and head coach Mike Galati: “Four for four and eight points is huge for us.” He said key were improved special teams play and line juggling he was forced to do after the club made some additions through trades that brought in forwards Markham and Perichak along with defenceman Brandon Washer and Semaio in goal. In losing Butterfly for the rest of the season, Galati said the decision for him to get season-ending surgery was a family decision. “He’s a good kid and we will miss him. We left it up to him (as to when he should get surgery). He’s got to deal with his injury that would take up to eight months.” — Michael Hayakawa

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Jennifer Ng says when she took son Justin Ng-Siva and his older sister Jessica to their first skating lesson, they found it difficult. While it might be assumed the pair would exhibit tears of frustration, on the contrary. They sported big smiles, she said. That turned out to be a sign. Not only did Justin and Jessica continue

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORS CONSTRUCTION Bring your construction knowledge and experience to the Ministry of Labour, where you will enforce the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations. Locations: 435 South James St., Thunder Bay (1 permanent position); 5001 Yonge St., North York (6 permanent positions includes 1 bilingual); 2275 Midland Ave., Scarborough (3 permanent positions); 217 York St., London (1 permanent position); 155 Frobisher Dr., Waterloo (2 permanent positions). You have practical experience in a broad range of construction settings, and with various construction techniques, construction equipment, and health and safety hazards and controls. You can enforce, interpret and apply legislation; conduct inspections and investigations including interviewing and evidence-handling experience; and administer the Provincial Offences Act and provide evidence in court. You have working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant regulations, standards and legislation relevant to the appropriate construction sector. You have analytical, evaluative, reasoning, communication, interpersonal and computer skills. You must hold a valid class G driver’s licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario to travel throughout the designated service area, and be able to travel extensively, respond to after-hour calls, work evenings and weekends as part of regular scheduled work, and have oral proficiency in French at an advanced level (for bilingual position only).

At the York Region District School Board, we believe in giving each and every student an equal opportunity to succeed on his or her own merit, and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. If you have a desire to provide quality services and programs to York Region students, join our team in one of the following opportunities.

Casual Educational Assistants

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• Assistant for the Developmentally Handicapped • Child and Youth Worker • Special Education Assistant • Health Assistant

Why pursue a French Teaching Career with our Board? French as a Second Language continues to be a high area of growth at the York Region District School Board, and we are constantly seeking passionate French teachers to work in both our elementary and our secondary schools. This is also an opportunity to join a board that inspires learning and creates safe, healthy, inclusive and engaging learning and working environments to support student achievement and well-being.

To support our exceptional students and their ever-changing personal and educational needs, the Board is seeking Educational Assistants experienced in working with a wide variety of exceptionalities. We require employees who are flexible, willing to take on a multitude of challenges, and prepared to attend to the physical needs of our students, which include toileting, lifting, feeding and physical intervention.

For more information, and to apply, please visit our website at www.yrdsb.ca/careers. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people.

Anna DeBartolo Chair of the Board J. Philip Parappally Director of Education

Salary Range: $1,321.19 - $1,624.55 per week You are required to complete an application form. Please visit www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/about/jobs/recruitment.php in order to download the application and obtain instructions on completing and submitting the application form. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job. Please quote in the subject line of your e-mail Job ID 83414 if applying for a unilingual position or Job ID 83418 if applying for the bilingual position, and submit your application by Monday, January 4, 2016. If you require disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

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Family in Markham looking for a child caregiver for two children (1-toddler and 1 infant). 40 hours per week ($11.25/hr). Responsible for feeding/ bathing/ activities etc. Previous training or experience required.

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JOB TITLE: District Representative, Fulltime BUSINESS UNIT: Vaughan, ON THE OPPORTUNITY The District Service Representative is responsible for ensuring that all distribution products in their assigned geographic area are delivered in a timely and appropriate manner, and that delivery contractors are trained and provided with the necessary tools to complete their job efficiently. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Ensure that all newspapers, inserts, and other distribution products are delivered in a timely manner. This includes working closely with the carrier force and when necessary could include door to door delivery • Recruit new carriers to ensure that all routes are covered and terminate contracts where appropriate. Maintain sufficient carrier waiting lists or establish new ones • Maintain all records concerning carriers and routes including financial records and complaints • Address customer concerns in a professional and timely manner while ensuring the concerns are resolved and the carriers are aware of the concerns • Design and manage carrier promotions to motivate the carrier force • Drop off supplies to carriers including elastics and carrier bags as required • Assist the Manager with special projects including official circulation audits • Assist carriers in filling out accident reports and making insurance claims • Maintain accurate and current data to provide to carrier payroll • When required make appropriate arrangements to ensure down routes receive delivery • Design carrier routes and develop mapping of new areas • Maintain accurate and current distribution records and total market coverage files WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Completion of Secondary Education or equivalent • Superior customer service • Ability to develop effective relationships within the team • Solid organizational and time management skills • Detail oriented and good sense of prioritizing of varied tasks • Highly flexible and adaptable; able to react quickly and effectively to urgent requests and changing priorities • Sound computer skills and fluent of Microsoft applications • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work within a fast-paced, team oriented environment • Responsible, self-motivated and able to function with minimal supervision • Physical activity - walking, lifting up to 60Ibs • Reliable vehicle and valid drivers license required

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Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

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NEWMARKET, DAVIS/MCCOWAN, self contained apartment on business property. 1 bedroom, bathroom, living/diningroom. Must love animals, reasonable rent. Contact: dr.randymarshall@gmail.com NEWMARKET, MAIN STREET NORTH/LONDON ROAD 1 bedroom main floor, quiet 5 plex, close to hospital. Parking, on-site laundry, storage, AC. No pets/ smoking. $1050 inclusive. January 1st. 905-836-7242. MARKHAM 2 bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, parking, appliances. Middlefield/ Denison. Available January 1st.. $900 inclusive. No pets, no smoking. 905-201-0055, 647-502-0055 Newmarket 2 bedroom apartment on top of retail store, private entrance. December 1st. Please call George after 2pm 905-683-6719. ON BAYVIEW between Elgin Mills and Crosby; 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, laundry, parking, internet, basic cable. Available Dec. 31. $850.+. 905-237-5712, 647-519-8649

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Condos for Rent

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Houses for Rent

SIBBALD’S POINT 3 bedroom. Stove, fridge. $1100+ utilities. Small deck, front & back yard. Available immediately. (416)769-5809 call after 4pm. RICHMOND H ILL Bayview and Major Mackenzie, three bedrooms bungalow, two bathrooms, finished basement +two bedrooms, main floor hardwood, appliances, big deck, parking, $1750, 647-632-8218.

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

NEWMARKET - Walk to hospital. Large bachelor/ 1 bedroom in building. $995. Available immediately. No dogs. No smoking. 905-836-6328

ROOM FOR rent- New townhouse, Gorham/ Leslie, Newmarket, $600. includes utilities, cable, internet. Suits professional or student. Available immediately. 647-402-5165. liudochka@yahoo.com

NEWMARKET- BESIDE Upper Canada Mall. Modern 1 bedroom walkout w/ensuite, separate entrance, laundry, parking. Suit one professional. $950. inclusive. 905-717-7681

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CHILD CAREGIVER Required to care for school age child. Take child to and from school and appointments, prepare nutritious meals. Supervise and care for child. Organize activities and keep records of daily activities of child. Full time. Live-in or out position. Optional accommodation avail. at no charge on a live-in. Private room provided. Markham (16th Avenue and 9th Line), Ontario. 35 hours /wk @ $11.25/hour. Completion of college and experience with children allergies, experience an asset. Start asap. Apply @ rosa.oney@rogers.com

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Tender# Description Closing Date CRFT-2015-08 Vehicle and Heavy December 22, 2015 Equipment Rental Registry 1:00 p.m. (local time) The Region is inviting Bids from qualified Bidders to provide goods and services with respect to the Work described below: Supply of rental rates for various operated and non-operated vehicles and equipment required for the participating agencies of the York Purchasing Co-operative. The tender documents are available for download from the Region’s Bids & Tenders website at http://bids.york.ca for a non-refundable fee of Forty-three dollars ($43.00) including H.S.T. All Bidders must log into their account and register for the RFP before they can download the bid documents. There is no cost to set up an account in the Region’s Bids and Tenders System. The tender documents will be available on or after Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. All Addenda will be issued on the Bids & Tenders website. All Queries regarding the tender documents shall be directed to Jamie Oakley, CPPB, Senior Purchasing Analyst, Supplies and Services Tel: (905) 830-4444 ext. 71609, Email: jamie.oakley@york.ca. Please state the document number when inquiring about this contract. If you require accommodations due to a disability please contact York Region Supplies & Services at 905-830-4444 EXT 71900 or email purchasing@york.ca. Bidders are advised that, unless otherwise permitted by the Region’s Purchasing Bylaw, no bid shall be accepted from, nor shall any contract be awarded to, any Bidder with whom the Region is engaged in unresolved litigation. Tenders will be opened publicly at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2015 in Committee Room “A”, located on the main floor, next to the Council Chambers. Sealed Tenders, clearly marked with the Tender Number, Description of the Project, and the Legal Company Name of the Bidder will be received by the Regional Clerk at the address below. Late bids will NOT be accepted. THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED

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Janet Walker Berton: a ‘local hero’

BY TIM KELLY

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er husband Pierre is considered a national treasure, but Janet Walker Berton, in the words of their son Paul, was a “local hero”. Mother of eight, grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of one, Berton was also extremely involved for many decades in the Vaughan, Woodbridge and Kleinburg communities. She died Nov. 6 at the age of 95. “She was all the things you would expect in a great mother. She was a great citizen as well, a community member and a great host. She was really a unique person in a hectic world,” said Paul Berton, editor-in-chief of the Hamilton Spectator. Born in Fernie, B.C. in 1920, Janet Walker attended the University of British Columbia in 1938 and began work as a journalist at the Vancouver Daily Province in 1941, right after university graduation. It was while working for the Province that she met Pierre Berton, a rival reporter for the Vancouver Sun, and the two married in 1946. Pierre became assistant editor at Maclean’s in 1947 and the couple moved east, eventually settling permanently in Kleinburg in 1959. Berton was heavily involved in many different groups as a volunteer throughout her long life before she moved into a retirement home in 2004, the year of

Pierre’s death. She was a member of the Heritage Vaughan Committee, an executive member of the Kleinburg and Area Ratepayers’ Association (KARA) and the Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival. Berton was past president of the University Women’s Club of North York, a vice-president of the University Women’s Club of the –Paul Berton Town of Vaughan, editor of the national chronicle of the University Women’s Club of Canada and co-edited the 60-year history and 75-year history of the Canadian Federation of University Women. Berton also helped found HELP, an information and referral service in Vaughan. She volunteered for children’s home Dellcrest, the Kleinburg Home and School Association and Kleinburg United Church.

‘She was really a unique person in a hectic world.’

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She received a Volunteer Service Award for her outstanding contributions in 1992. Paul Berton said his mother taught him, “how to cope with all kinds of different situations. “She taught me to try and look on the bright side of life, to get the most out of every minute of life, to really be helpful and be good to people whenever you could.” While Canadians became wellacquainted with his father Pierre, TV star of the long-running CBC show Front Page Challenge and author of 33 books, most of them bestsellers of popular Canadian history such as The Last Spike, The National Dream and celebrated children’s novella The Secret World of Og, it was Janet who was right by his side. “He (Pierre) was a great adventurer, but I’m sure most people who knew her would say that she was as great or greater as an adventurer for going along with it and always making the best of any situation,” said Paul of his mother. “He was the famous person and he was a great Canadian, but my mom was the true hero of the family and really the true hero of the community. She was very involved in Kleinburg and Vaughan and really cared about her neighbours and the neighbourhood and the community,” he said, characterizing his mother as a “local hero”. Paul Berton said one of his mother’s sayings was, “Aren’t we lucky in life?” “No matter what our challenges are, she would have wanted people to remember that. She was well aware of the hardship in the world and indeed some of the hardships

Celebrate a life well lived!

“Adored by children, universally respected and an inspiration to her peers, Mrs. McCluskey was a tireless volunteer, quick to deflect the praise heaped on her.”

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Above, Janet Berton at Kleinburg’s Binder Twine Festival. Left, she and her husband, Pierre, on their wedding day in 1946. we went through, but she would say they’re small by comparison.” A celebration of Janet Walker Berton’s life was held at the Board Your community newspaper is celebrating the achievements and contributions of everyday, ordinary people, who have affected the lives of others in extraordinary ways. Leaving a lasting impression on the community, our award-winning journalists will write a fitting tribute in memory of those who have a special story to share. Through your community newspaper and LifeNews.ca, we celebrate those no longer with us and remember the memories we share.

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