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Complaints filed after allegations of racial slurs, discrimination and assault

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Parent Garth Bobb is part of a joint human rights complaint against the York Region District School Board. Bobb and his wife Charlene Grant are concerned about the board’s handling of alleged harrassment and racial slurs directed at their son by teachers and coaches at Woodbridge College.

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The Vaughan African Canadian Association and the National Council of Canadian Muslims have joined the move-

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a joint human rights complaint against the board on behalf of families who feel not enough is being done to address the ● See NO, page 14

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Not everyone is feeling jolly this season Kim ZarZour kzarzour@yrmg.com They make it all sound so easy.

“Have yourself a merry little Christmas,” they say.

“Let your heart be light.”

Right.

Carolers tell us it’s the most wonderful time of year, but reality is often something else.

Maybe we dread family get-togethers or don’t have a family to get together with; we can’t get home for the holidays or we don’t have a home to go to.

Or maybe we’ve just had enough of the obligatory gift lists and mandatory office fetes, the tangled lights and mangled relationships, the traffic, the stress and all the “noise, noise, noise, noise!”

“Christmas movies make it all look so wonderful,” says Richmond Hill resident Emma Nalbandian.

“Everyone’s gathered around the table and it’s all so fun. But there are a lot of people who are lonely.”

This Christmas will be especially challenging for Nalbandian. Her father passed away earlier this year and her mother died two months ago. For the first time, she will celebrate the holidays without them.

Nalbandian is painfully aware, as she sees the cheery-looking neighbours in their festively decorated homes, that all her old holiday traditions have been upended.

She is trying to keep busy, to connect with friends and get outside, but she knows there’s no real

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Kim Smith (left) is a client of York Support Services Network. She and her case manager, Becca McLure, find that walks in a peaceful place, like Fairy Lake Park in Newmarket, or coffee at a local cafe can help reduce stress during the holiday season. feel memories of Christmas that may have been happier times,” says Nancy Lewis, supervisor for Flexible Supports Program with York Support Services Network.

New Canadians can find it difficult to be in an unfamiliar environment, trying to figure out what Christmas in Canada is all about, she adds.

And then there’s the news.

“We are all so sadly aware of ongoing disasters happening around the world now,” Berber says.

“We hear about Syria, the destruction in Aleppo, mass migration from war-torn areas, the Trump campaign and growing intolerance in Europe.

“There is a sense among informed Canadians that it’s a risky world, an uneasiness because we are aware 24-7 what’s happening globally. We are surrounded by such toxicity at the moment.”

Financial constraints

add to the challenge, he adds.

“Living is expensive, gifts are expensive. Kids today want high-tech toys and they’re not cheap...People want more and more and more.”

Kim Smith, 44, is trying not to let money worries get her down.

An alcoholic who has been sober for one year, Smith knows it will be challenging enough to get through the busy party season, but the biggest hurdle, she says, is her limited budget.

The Newmarket resident suffered a stroke several years ago and is making a slow recovery. Money is tight. For gifts, she sticks with inexpensive stores like Giant Tiger or gift certificates at the mall, but she uses a cane for mobility and winter weather makes it tough to get around. At $10 per trip, cabs are out of reach.

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❦ Keep your expectations realistic. Remember the movies and commercials are make-believe. Stay off Facebook if the constant stream of other people’s apparent joy makes you feel worse. ❦ Don’t get sucked into the competitive nature of gift-giving. Be aware of holiday commercialism and when possible, pay cash. ❦ Show genuine thoughtfulness by giving homemade baked goods or presents, or a gift with meaning – donation in someone’s name to United Way York Region, for example. ❦ Old-fashioned Christmas cards have their own special magic, a warmth that doesn’t come across in an email. Take the time to reminisce and reconnect. ❦ Focus on rituals. Sing or hum along to favourite Christmas songs.

Watch favourite old holiday movies. There is evidence it triggers memories that bring joy. ❦ Holiday meals can be troublesome. Make sure everyone, kids and adults, put away cellphones and devices and focus on connecting. ❦ Walks in York Region forests are free and communing with nature can stave off depression. Exercise can have the same effect. ❦ Get enough rest and eat well. If you slip – which is easy to do in the holidays – don’t beat yourself up about it. ❦ Lack of sunlight can cause Seasonal Affective Disorder or the less severe ‘winter blues’ (fatigue, moodiness, eating and sleeping more). If it interferes with everyday life, investigate lightboxes. Berber recommends Canadian company Day-lights.com ❦ Look for ways to enjoy the holidays for free: Christmas markets, church sales, free community turkey dinners, activities at the local library ❦ Be gentle with yourself. It’s okay to be sad. It’s okay to say ‘no’ if you’re feeling pressured. Grieving? remember: this too shall pass.

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perfect Christmas she sees in the commercials and holiday TV shows, but Smith is keeping her chin up. Long baths, walks at Fairy Lake and community activities help, as does steering clear of negative people. The Canadian Mental Health Association and YSSN offer her support and outings, and when stress gets really bad, she has called the 310COPE crisis line.

It’s the busiest time of year for YSSN, Lewis says.

For those who are ‘precariously housed”, extra hampers from the food bank, Salvation Army drives or festive gift pro-

grams like that at Newmarket High School fill the gaps, but others need more emotional support, she says.

“Stress happens to all of us and it can be good or it can be bad. It’s really how we react to it,” she says.

“Christmas is short. Once the season is over, most people’s lives return to normal and we’re okay again.”

As Nalbandian says, life is full of ups and downs and everyone struggles sometimes.

“If you don’t’ have the bad times, you don’t know to appreciate it when times are good.”

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“I may have a glass of wine, maybe I’ll cook something; It’s tough,” Nalbandian explains. “I tell myself, ‘It’s just one day, it’ll pass’.”

In general, people love Christmas and they’re eager for it to arrive, says Dr. Mark Berber, psychiatrist with Markham Stouffville Hospital.

“No matter what your culture or religion, there’s a really good vibe, all about loving and caring and gifts and celebrating.”

But the pressure and pop media propaganda can bring the blues - especially in the days between Christmas and New Year’s, he says.

Emergency wards and crisis hotlines are surprisingly quiet in the weeks leading up to Dec. 25, but there is a spike in depression and suicide after Christmas Day. Maybe you’ve held it together during the busy days of December. Maybe the holiday didn’t go as well as you’d hoped, or you’re seeing the Visa bills pour in.

“The main problem is expectations,” Berber says.

“Wanting to fulfill the needs and desires of your children and family members, wanting to give the perfect gift to make everyone happy, trying to recreate the atmosphere of Christmases past, or grandparents wanting to re-live through their grandchildren the pleasant memories of their own children.”

Trouble is, we’re living in a different world now, with families separated geographically and, sometimes, emotionally.

“I think people can feel overwhelmed and a little stressed out because they

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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, December 12 9 a.m. General Committee Meeting Tuesday, December 13 7 p.m. Council Meeting Proclamations: There are no proclamations scheduled at this time.

Contact the Clerk’s Office at 905.475.4744 for a complete listing of all meetings that residents are welcome to attend.

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Tax dollars deserve a little respect

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o you ever get the sense the various levels of government don’t give our tax dollars the respect they deserve?

It’s hard not to get that impression sometimes, especially when one looks at how the public sector spends our money.

Last week’s report by Ontario auditor general, Bonnie Lysyk, for example, exposed several examples of questionable expenditures on the part of Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberal provincial government including a number of poorly overseen public transit and transportation projects, nearly $50-million on advertisements - some of which were described as “self-congratulatory” - and another $8 billion on eHealth. The latter figure is especially frustrating both because the agency tasked with facilitating electronic health records has been at the centre of a billion-dollar scandal in the past, and because, after close to a decade-and-a-half in development, it isn’t finished yet.

If you’re looking for more local examples of taxpayers’ funds being put to use in less-than-ideal ways, you’ll find them.

For instance, just last week, East Gwillimbury council voted 3-2 to give itself and town staff a 2-per-cent raise at a special meeting of council after a closed session. Not only did the timing of the decision afford the public scant opportunity to attend and voice their opinions on the proposal, but it was also based on a review that compared its compensation rates to municipalities that were considerably larger in size. Comparing East Gwillimbury, with a population of some 25,000, to Whitchurch-Stouffville is one thing; comparing it to Richmond Hill, a town of 216,000, is quite another.

That’s not to say whether or not these raises are deserved, perhaps they are, but the discussion should have been more widely accessible to show taxpayers a modicum of respect especially when many in the private sector have forgotten what the term salary increase means.

At the end of the day, using taxpayer dollars in questionable ways, whether it’s at the municipal, provincial or federal levels, only serves to breed apathy and cynicism.

Our elected representatives and public employees would do well to remember the money they’re spending with the decisions they make comes from real people and the supply isn’t infinite. We’re entrusting them to use it wisely on our behalf.

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• LETTERS • Keep evening council meetings If Markham Council meetings were held during the day when the Markham NHL arena project was being debated, we would have been at least $325 million in debt because of that ambitious project.

Thanks to Markham residents who came out to strongly oppose the project, we were able to avoid it. The damning reports against this arena project were released a few months back.

To date, we have not heard any apology for it. Instead of working hard to regain our trust, we are now being challenged again, as the proposal to hold Markham Council meetings during working/business hours is being pushed when residents would not be able to be participate when necessary. Why????

Markham residents do not always go to City Council. However, when needed, residents do come out to fully participate in the democratic process.

Scheduling the council meetings during the working hours is a strategy to silence the voice of Markham residents. There are many strategies to effectively and efficiently schedule and manage meetings.

However, a tactical move to reschedule meetings when residents cannot participate is NOT an option. It is not acceptable. This idea goes against your promises to be transparent, to listen to the people and to be respectful of the residents. While use of social media is cited as a tool, it is not the most effective tool. Many people do not have Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts.

Email? How many times have you responded to your

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residents’ email messages?

Hardly, if not never. For us, we felt somewhat like communicating to a brick wall.

In conclusion: You should be encouraging people’s participation, not discouraging it. Keep the flames of our democracy alive. Keep your promises.

And, please keep our council meeting schedules in the evenings. No to daytime council meetings.

Mayrose Gregorios Markham

No interest in merging municipalities I like Markham and Vaughan, but I live in Richmond Hill and I have no interest in seeing our municipalities merged.

I grew up in Richmond Hill and am fortunate to be raising my family here.

With a smaller ground

print and population size, we have been able to maintain a small-town, friendly community feel despite the growing population of over 200,000 people.

If the three municipalities were to be merged, it would create a large administrative area without any core area or common community.

However, there is one small merger that would make sense; the strip of land between Highway 7 and the 407 that is part of the new Richmond Hill federal and provincial ridings should be transferred from Markham.

The area is a small strip of land cut off from Markham by two highways, and the residents and businesses located there are clearly more connected to Richmond Hill.

Jason Cherniak Richmond Hill

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Costs to silence train whistles balloon to $6.2 million, which includes upgrades to 13 rail crossings in Markham.

Costs for anti-horn program increases to $6.2M AmANdA PErSico apersico@yrmg.com Costs to silence the trains along the Stouffville GO Line in Markham are increasing and now sit close to $6.2 million.

Safety upgrades include pedestrian barriers or gates at 13 atgrade rail crossings.

According to city staff, four additional pedestrian gates at Hwy. 7, similar to those found along Main Street Markham, were added, costing about $200,000 each.

The cost was offset by eliminating 20 pedestrian maze barriers at crossings where pedestrian gates will be constructed.

Markham's new cost is $2.3 million, up from $1.26 million.

The region's cost is $3.8 million, up from $2.2 million.

And Metrolinx's new cost went down to $98,000 from $1.94 million.

The hope is to silence the horns as all-day, two-

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But rural residents were left out of the nohorn initiative, said Shanta Sundarason of Unionville, founder of nohorns.ca group.

"Markham should not have two standards of life," she said. "The farming community deserves to have a healthy and quiet environment as well."

Here or there, sound carries, she added.

Sundarason pushed for the city to include anti-whistle provisions for at-grade crossings located at Elgin Mills Road, Ninth Line and 19th Avenue.

The three additional crossings, as well as others along the CN and CPR lines, are to be considered in the 2018 budget.

"This initiative should be expanded over all our crossings," said regional councillor and deputy mayor Jack Heath.

"It's not fair to select some and not others because one is less used."

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We’ll be featuring these three-ways this week; the first is stuffed with our usual chopped dried fruit, the second is stuffed with cranberry and brie, both with some bread, and the third is actually not stuffed but au-naturel. Stuffed tenders are easily roasted….. we’ll have instructions, while the regular is so versatile that almost anything can be done.

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We make amazing Smoked Turkeys— probably because we start with our amazing fresh turkeys. These are becoming increasingly popular, especially with our Asian customers. It seems that we always make a few less than what we need, which causes a few problems. If you would like one, it must be ordered in advance, before Dec. 18th, because it takes a week to get them ready. Secondly, be sure that you specify “smoked turkey” otherwise it goes on the list for regular turkey. It’s easy, really!

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OCKEY H OYSTERS! There will be three types to choose from this week; the first being FRENCH KISS, which are from New Brunswick, the second being KUSSHI from Vancouver Island, and the third are MALPEQUES from Prince Edward Island. All are subtly different, so see our “Oyster Guide” at the Fish Counter for all the details. You can mix each or match these.

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MANGOES

It's been several months since I've seen a mango that's gotten me excited, so I was over the moon when I saw these Brazilian beauties arrive Monday morning. They are tree-ripened and delivered day-of, by air, which allows for peak juiciness and out-of-this-world flavour, as opposed to the ones you might see at other stores that are artifically-ripened and spend weeks in cargo. Due to the cost of air freight, these are a little more expensive, but after a single bite you'll know each it's worth it.

We will be doing our second Street Walk this weekend, and for the names of the streets that we’ll visit, see our website www.thevillagegrocer.com.

The crew will come Saturday and leave a bag with instructions at your door, and return for pick-up the following day. We accept foodstuffs appropriate for the Food Bank, un-opened and toys and cash if it’s easier.

The collections will be split evenly with the Markham Food Bank and the Unionville Alliance Church Christmas Program. ADDITIONALLY, one of our Green Trucks will be at Angus Glen Arena on Saturday the 10th, accepting donations of foodstuff and toys for these charities as well, should this be a bit easier. The Unionville Men’s Hockey Club and Hockey with Heart THANK YOU in advance for your continued amazing generosity, as This week it will be Meat Lovers, with our bacon, we look forward to a very successful Food Drive this December!

DRIED FRUIT TRAYS A number of years ago, I was given an imposing-looking tray of dried fruit, and

as I dug into it (I like dried fruit) I found that the most fancy ones were ‘fluffedup’ by more pleb product, and that in the end. I felt short-changed. I thought then that I would make them for the store, with no fluff - just the best stuff - and right to the bottom - and this will be our 6th year making these. They are great just for yourself, family sharing or as a pretty imposing hostess gift.

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We’ll start with our Cranberry Quinoa Salad, with dried cranberries, diced sweet peppers, slivered almonds, and chopped dried apricots, in a cranberry dressing. This is a pretty light and refreshing salad. Regular is $2.99/100g. The deal will be Our next item will be Hubbard Squash Soup, made with sweet onions, carrots, celery, Yukon potatoes, maple syrup and chicken stock. Hubbards are those big grey-blue monster squash, and one goes a long way…..so think lots of soup!

Regular here is $8.95 per 900ml The deal will be Since we made lots of the Cranberry Brie Stuffing for the tenderloins at the fresh meat counter, we thought that we might stuff some of our chicken breast, as well. We've gone one better and make the Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast too, so you should just be warming these through. Regular here is $4.99/100g The deal for these will be What about some SPRING ROLLS? There will be 3 flavours on hand; the first is Mango and Shrimp, the second is ThreeMushroom, and the third is South-West Chicken. These just need to be heated in your oven. Regular is $1.50 each, Featured at Following this, we’ll have something new; a Turkey Shepherd’s Pie. We’ve used the turkey of course, with sweet onion, carrots, peas and corn, mashed and turkey gravy. Sound good? Feature will be Our SOUS VIDE item of choice will be a Rib Eye with Porcini Mushroom Sauce. This is the season for porcini in Northern Italy, and it’s a flavour worth travelling for, but just to us! The rib eye is fully cooked, just boil it in the bag, and serve it to rave reviews…..with no clean-up! Featured this week at ….and lastly, our Salad Dressing for this week will be Caesar in the 250ml jars, Featured at

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Eggnog Mousse Cake comes next. This is made with three layers of vanilla sponge cake that’s been lightly brushed with a rum syrup, filled with eggnog mousse, and then decorated with white chocolate shavings, fondant holly leaves and gold ‘snow’. There are two sizes, $24.95 and $34.95 each. (BTW - if you tried the Harmony Eggnog at our open house, you’ll know what eggnog was actually meant to taste like) Gingerbread Shortbread - these are our all-butter shortbreads with the addition of all the holiday spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves! You’ll find these opposite the counter in the hex containers.

Reg. $9.95 / container And lastly, we’ve made Cranberry-White Chocolate Scones. They have the cranberries and white-chocolate chunks baked-in and are drizzled with white chocolate.

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ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC., UNION GAS LIMITED AND NATURAL RESOURCE GAS LIMITED Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Union Gas Limited and Natural Resource Gas Limited have each applied for approval to recover the costs associated with their cap and trade compliance plans. The costs of the proposed plans would raise natural gas rates by $6 to $7 on average per month starting January 1, 2017 for residential customers. The exact amount of the increase will depend on the amount of gas you use and on your gas utility.

Other customers, including businesses, may also be affected.

Learn more. Have your say.

Under the Government of Ontario’s new greenhouse gas emissions regulation each of Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Union Gas Limited and Natural Resource Gas Limited are required to develop plans to meet their cap and trade compliance obligations.

New costs will be incurred by each of the natural gas utilities to comply with the regulations. The Ontario Energy Board will assess the cost-effectiveness of each of the cap and trade compliance plans filed by the natural gas utilities to determine whether the gas utilities can recover those costs in the rates they charge customers.

THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a combined public hearing to consider Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ requests. We will question each of the gas utilities on their cap and trade compliance plans and on each of their cases for a rate change to implement those plans. We will also hear questions and arguments from individual customers and from groups that represent Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ customers. The OEB will assess whether the compliance plans are costeffective to determine whether the recovery of the cap and trade costs from customers is reasonable.

The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest.

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LEARN MORE Our file numbers for this case is EB-2016-0300 (Enbridge Gas), EB-2016-0296 (Union Gas) and EB-2016-0330 (Natural Resource Gas). To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how to file letters or become an intervenor, or to access any document related to this case, please enter one of the three file numbers EB-2016-0300 (Enbridge Gas), EB-2016-0296 (Union Gas) and EB-2016-0330 (Natural Resource Gas) on the OEB website: www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/notice.

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Based on a consultant's report, the ideal place for a public bathroom is 185 Main Street Unionville - steps away from the Starks Barber Company.

Back to the drawing board for public washrooms in Unionville A ‘complicated place and a complicated issue’ AmAndA Persico apersico@yrmg.com What was envisioned as a public washroom in the midst of a mid-street piazza has morphed into two-washroom facility adjacent to the sidewalk - sending plans for a public washroom on Main Street Unionville back to the drawing board.

Since the city has spent a considerable amount of money on vision plans, design charrettes and feasibility studies for the street, business owners argued the city should "do it right."

While the location - 185 Main St. Unionville - is set, proximity to the sidewalk and the number of washroom facilities pose a problem.

"This is a complicated street and complicated issue," said Rob Kadlovski, chairperson of the historic Unionville community vision committee, who pushed for the city start construction next year.

Staff presented different options for a public washroom ranging between $432,000 for a standard building with heritage features to match the street to $594,000 for a prefabricated model with self-cleaning capabilities.

The current footprint allows for two universal, accessible washrooms separated by a utility room.

That is not enough and would create lineups along the sidewalk, said Tony Lamana, chairperson of the Unionville BIA. "This is one of the busiest streets in York Region," he said.

"This would be a great embarrassment for one person who creates a lineup."

Lamana urged councillors to host more public consultation meetings to ensure the right fit, even if that means delaying the project.

Another concern raised is the orientation, as proposed plans call for the washroom to open on to the sidewalk.

"Who in their right mind would put a washroom so prominently on the sidewalk so you can see people going in and out," Mayor Frank Scarpitti said.

According to city staff, putting the washroom further back from the sidewalk would add about $75,000 to $100,000 to the project.

Staff were also directed to examine options where the city shares the cost of maintaining washrooms within existing businesses for public use as well as a user fee option on city-built and owned public washrooms and adding additional washrooms outside at Crosby arena.

A public information meeting is planned for later this winter.

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“These parents have lost all of their faith they had in the school board,” NCCM board member Abbas Kassam said. “Parents are pushing on these issues because it’s their children, and these are things we shouldn’t have to ask for from a public body like the school board.”

The council first got involved when a Markham principal posted anti-Muslim comments on Facebook. The council wrote to the school board about the incident. Following the investigation conducted by the board, parents and the council felt the board did not follow its own policy, known as policy 240, since it made no effort to make public the steps taken in the process, nor did it release the findings.

“These issues aren’t racially inclusive and that’s why we are working with other communities who are experiencing the same things,” he added.

“The best way to deal with all of this is to have an open dialogue.”

Unhappy with the school board’s response to the incident, the council turned to Education Minister Mitzie Hunter, who has since met with board chair Anna DeBartolo and education director Philip Parappally, and later sent a letter requesting a plan of action be penned for current issues and sent to her by Jan. 13 for review.

“I have also received a growing number of letters and calls for action from individuals and groups who feel there is systemic racism that is not being adequately addressed within the board,” Hunter wrote in the letter. “These feelings cannot be downplayed or ignored.”

Charlene Grant, the mother of a Woodbridge high school student, was

one of the first parents to file a complaint against the school board with the Ontario Human Rights Commission when she felt her concerns were being “brushed under the carpet” by teachers, the principal and the board.

“The last meeting I had at the school, it was suggested that we switch schools. I felt defeated and I was in tears because I couldn’t tell my son that things would change.”

–Charlene Grant

“The last meeting I had at the school, it was suggested that we switch schools,” she said. “I felt defeated and I was in tears because I couldn’t tell my son that things would change.”

School is supposed to be a nurturing and safe environment for students to learn, but instead, her son, who she asked not be named for fear of retribution, has endured harassment, inappropriate remarks about his religion and more from teachers and coaches at the school, she said.

She pointed out that he was the only black child in his class at the time.

Grant claims he has been called “intimidating” for looking at a teacher as she spoke to him, benched at a sporting event because he looked “too full” to play after missing a practice for a religious feast, and told by another teacher, “I know people like you.”

“One day he forgot an item in the change room and was given permission to leave gym class and

retrieve it,” Grant said.

“When the teacher felt he had been gone too long he told the students they had better go and check on him because he’s probably stealing their things.”

This incident was the last straw, she said, and after exhausting herself trying to find a solution with the school, board trustees and education director, she felt she had no choice but to file a human rights complaint.

Grant isn’t alone, as parents requesting meetings with YRDSB trustees are reporting being denied one-on-one meetings, being blocked by trustees on social media or simply getting no response at all, she said.

“People look at me like I am a trouble maker, but I want to help and the school board obviously doesn’t have a clue where to start,” she said. “All of these educated people sitting around a table, and not one of them thinks to turn to the parents for consultation.”

Grant feels more training for staff in the sensitivity of these issues is essential, and a clearly worded policy regarding consequences following these incidents would help when incidents occur. So much has been done regarding anti-bullying policies, this should be the next logical step, she said.

Following yorkregion. com’s requests to speak with YRDSB chair DeBartolo, a one-paragraph written statement was received.

“We welcome the opportunity to articulate, in writing, all the work we have done to date to address the issues raised and the action plan going forward,” the statement said. “Our region is one of the most diverse in the country and we remain committed to equity and creating learning environments that are accepting, safe and welcoming for all students and staff members.”

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‘Goldilocks’ winter predicted for York Region Record temperatures in summer and fall have led to ‘residual heat’, slowing the pace of winter Ali RAzA aliraza@yrmg.com York Region is in for a “Goldilocks” winter this season, says Environment Canada.

Not too cold, not too warm.

It’s what The Weather Network is calling a “classic Canadian winter.”

Environment Canada meteorologist David Phillips explains why the region won’t see last year’s mild winter where residents dreamed of a white Christmas that never came nor will they see the merciless frigidity of the two previous winters.

Phillips explained that the last seven months (May to November) yielded one of the warmest summers on record and one of the warmest falls on record.

“Why that’s important is because it stores a lot of heat in the ground, lakes, rivers, etc.,” he explained. “That eventually gives up, but it takes a while for winter to really come in when you have residual heat.”

That residual heat, especially in the northern half of York Region closer to Lake Simcoe, will yield lake-effect snow. Phillips says as the Great Lakes and Lake Simcoe are warmer than average, the lake-effect can yield a lot of snow.

As cold air from the Arctic moves south and over the lakes, it causes the warm lake water to condense and be carried away to land where it precipitates in the form of snow. A greater difference between the air and lake temperature yields a greater chance – and amount – of lakeeffect snow.

What this means throughout winter is lakes are expected to take much longer to freeze.

It also means that residents in York Region won’t see the severe, persistent cold seen the two previous winters, including the December 2013 ice storm.

“We’re not forecasting a return to what we saw in those years,” said The Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gill-

ham. “We will have periods of frigid weather, but not as those years.”

Last year, Canada’s mild winter was partially caused by a particularly strong El Niño, a warm phase of the Pacific Ocean current. This year, Phillips, Gillham and other Canadian meteorologists all agree that a smaller, milder La Niña will have to battle winds from different directions.

“We think this year it’ll attack us from all directions,” Phillips said. “But nature won’t punish you. They’re will be some shovelling, plowing and pushing, but it’s not going to necessarily bury us.”

Gillham explained that the Great Lakes region – and York Region by proximity – is near a “battle zone” where different air masses of different temperatures meet.

“We’ll have a more active storm track in southern Ontario,” he said. “You get storms when milder weather and colder

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Environment Canada and The Weather Network agree this year’s winter won’t be too mild or too severe. Meteorologist David Phillips says the weather will be good for traditional winter activities like hockey, skiing, ice fishing, etc. weather battle out.”

Moist, warm air from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean are likely to collide with colder, drier air from the Arctic. The result is various types of winter storms ranging from heavy rain to blizzards.

Residents needn’t worry

as the general consensus still points to a “classic Canadian winter”. Phillips thinks it’s good news for those anxiously waiting for spring.

“It’ll be a yo-yo kind of winter, two weeks of this, two weeks of that, and I think that makes winter go a little faster,” he said.

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Committed to supporting our community’s health – owners of Old Firehall Confectionary, located on Main Street Unionville, held a fundraising event to support Markham Stouffville Hospital. With the generous support of Sloane Tea – customers had a chance to sample various teas and treats while having a chance to win glasses generously donated by Unionville Optical.

Thank you to all who supported this “fun-raiser” as a kick-off to giving back for the holidays!

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Total lease obligation is $16,462/$10,222. Lease Cash of $750/$1,500 is included in the advertised offer. +Total Standard rate finance incentives of $5,600/$5,000 applicable, on approved credit, when financing a new 2016 Rogue SL/2016 Sentra SL through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (“NCF”) at standard rates. Total incentives consist of: (i) $5,000/$4,500 NCF Standard Rate Finance Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes; and (ii) $600/$500 Loyalty Conquest Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes. Incentives cannot be combined with lease rates, subvented lease/finance rates or with any other offers. **Loyalty/Conquest Cash (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who, in the 90 days preceding the date of lease/finance of an Eligible New Vehicle (defined below), have leased or financed a 2007 or newer Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Mazda or Hyundai brand vehicle (an “Existing Vehicle”) within past 90-days. Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferrable or assignable, except to the current owner’s spouse or a co-owner/co-lease of the existing vehicle (either of whom must reside within the same household as the intended recipient of the offer). Individuals who purchased/leased a vehicle under a business name can qualify for the program provided that the new deal is not a fleet deal and that the individual can provide valid documentation that they are the registered primary owner of the business. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered model year 2016 Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of NCF Loyalty/Conquest Cash, as follows: (I) 2016 ALTIMA ($2,000); (II) 2016 MICRA/VERSA NOTE/SENTRA ($500); (III) 2016 JUKE/ROGUE ($600); (IV) 2016 PATHFINDER ($800); (V) 2016 TITAN XD ($1,000); (VI) 2017 TITAN HALF TON ($1,000); (VII) 2017 MICRA/VERSA NOTE/SENTRA ($500); (VIII) 2017 ALTIMA ($1,250); (IX) 2017 ROGUE/JUKE ($600); (X) 2017 PATHFINDER ($800). Loyalty/Conquest Dollars will be applied after taxes. Offer is combinable with other NCF incentives, but is not combinable with the Nissan Loyalty program. Offer valid on vehicles delivered between December 1-31, 2016. ▲Models shown $38,524/$28,029 Selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL (PR00)/2017 Sentra SR (RL00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc.

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Water and wastewater rates set to increase in 2017

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51% of Metroland readers say environmental issues are very/extremely important to them

AmAndA Persico apersico@yrmg.com Flushing, showering and doing laundry are going to cost you more.

Markham is looking at raising water rates by 7.8 per cent starting in April 2017.

The proposed new rate is $3.86 per cubic metre, which amounts to an extra $30 to $60 tacked on to your water bill.

The average Markham household will spend about $806 annually on water. That amounts to about $2.20 a day - or 20 flushes, four showers and one load in the washing machine.

The city's proposed new rate includes the rising cost of water from the region as well as a water and wastewater infrastructure surcharge.

The city maintains about 1,060 kilometres of watermains and 915 km of sanitary sewers.

About 11 per cent of the city's water is lost through leaks and cracks before it ever reaches the customer.

The city aims to shave that down to about 10 per cent by 2025 through new programs such as acoustic leak detection on metal pipes and partnering with the University of Waterloo to install accelerometers to listen for leaks.

Since 2012, the city's water rates have increased by more than 7 per cent each year.

A final decision on the proposed water and wastewater rate is expected at the Dec. 13 council meeting.

What it will cost you: Markham's proposed water and wastewater rate amounts to about $3.86 per cubic metre; ● Older toilets use on average about 14 litres of water per flush - about 5-cents per flush. The average person flushes on average

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Winter at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area in Bradford West Gwillimbury is a sight to be seen. Come out and enjoy a night of Carolling Around the Campfire on Dec. 10.

Carolling Around the Campfire event coming to BWG stories, and cap things off by listening to some live music and Christmas carols.

The nature discovery table will be open for kids to delve into, as they will be able to make their very own pine cone bird feeder craft.

The nighttime activities will give guests the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors alongside some great company. Interested participants are asked to meet at the Nature Centre inside of the Scanlon Creek

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Friends at Scanlon Creek would like to invite you to bring your family out into Bradford West Gwillimbury’s wilderness to spend a magical evening full of holiday spirit at their Carolling Around the Campfire event.

On Dec. 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., you can enjoy the park’s beautifully-lit trails during a night hike, cosy up around the campfire for

Conservation Area, located at 2450 9th Line in BWG. A $10 parking fee per vehicle will be charged at the front gate.

The Friends of Scanlon Creek is a group of volunteers that continue to provide events and natural heritage programs for the public on a regular basis at Scanlon Creek.

For more information about Carolling Around the Campfire or Scanlon Creek, email at friendsofScanlon@gmail.com

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| The Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, December 8, 2016

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City eyes 3.46% tax increase for 2017 AmANdA PErSico apersico@yrmg.com

How your tax dollars will be sent: • 8.5 kilometres of new roads, which require maintenance, cleaning and winter maintenance; • 1,116 new street lights, which require power, maintenance and repair not to mention a 5 per cent increase in hydro rates; • $12.31 million - 93 acres

of new park design and construction, which amounts to 18 new parks, of which 15 are to be completed in 2017; • $10.12 million - west Thornhill flood control construction; • $5.90 million - asphalt resurfacing; • $5.21 million - improvements at community centres, libraries, fire stations and the Civic Centre; • $4 million - investment in Markham District Energy Inc.; • $2.61 million - library collections; • $1.86 million - multiuse pathways, including the Lake to Lake cycling route and path environmental study and design for Markham Centre; • $1.37 million - maintenance and replacement of park structures, rubberized floors, sportsfields and basketball courts; • $1.16 million - water meter replacement and upgrades; • $830,000 - intersection improvements; • $530,000 - replacing the program registration system; • $240,000 - PowerStream energy projects and municipal energy plan implementation; • $190,000 - park signage program; • $120,000 - Trees for Tomorrow imitative; • $40,000 - speed display boards for each ward; and • $30,000 - traffic improvements.

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Gone are the days of zero per cent tax increase.

Markham's 2017 proposed tax increase is 3.46 per cent.

The tax increase encompasses increasing hydro rates, the cost of inflation and a 0.5 per cent infrastructure investment to ensure there is enough funds in the life-cycle reserve for 25 years.

Based on the average home value of about $637,000, which includes detached, semi-detached and townhouses, the tax increase amount to about $42.

For the average condo valued at $350,000, the tax increase amounts to about $23.

The average taxpayer with a home valued at $586,000 can expect to pay about $181 in additional property taxes - $66 from the region's proposed 2.87 per cent tax increase, $27 for Markham's storm water fee and $30 from the city's 7.8 per cent increase in water and wastewater fees.

The city's 2017 capital budget - $81 million includes 228 projects such as 18 new park designs and construction, flood control construction in Thornhill, energy projects, speed display boards for each ward and improvements to community centres and libraries.

The city saved about $1.67 million through the Excel-

lence though Efficiency and Effectiveness (E3) program.

The efficiencies include costs savings from reduced waste collection tonnage and the recently launched textile recycling program, energy retrofit projects and a recreation user fee recovery plan.

Since 2009, the city has achieved more than $24 million in savings through the E3 program.

Final approval for the budget and proposed tax rate increase is set for the Dec. 13 council meeting.

Markham's 2017 budget breakdown: The 2017 budget is about $443 million, which includes: • $200.5 million - operating costs; • $123.5 million - waterworks; • $81.5 million - capital projects; • $13.3 million - library services; • $8.8 million - building services; • $8.3 million - planning and design; and • $7.1 million - engineering services.

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One York Region school made the annual Fraser Institute top ten list.

The think tank based in British Columbia looked at 2,900 public, Catholic and francophone elementary schools.

The ratings are based on nine academic indicators from the annual provincewide reading, writing and math tests - EQAO. Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys in Markham is one of nine elementary schools across the province with a perfect score.

The region's top schools include: • Castlemore, St. Francis Xavier, St. Justin Martyr, William Berczy, Buttonville and Coledale in Markham; • Richmond Rose and Silver Stream in Richmond Hill; • Bayview Fairways and Bayview Glen in Thornhill; • and St. Padre Pio in Vaughan.

The region's lowest ranked schools include: Jersey in Georgina, Westminister in Thornhill and Meadowbrook in Newmarket.

The overall report, released this month, shows a trend in declining math scores, but many schools have maintained high levels of success.

"What our rankings show is that some schools - no matter where they're located or the needs of their students - are still able to achieve high math scores, despite the worrying provincial trend," said Peter Cowley, director of school performance studies at the Fraser Institute.

Each school was given a ranking out of 10, based on nine academic indicators.

For a complete list of results, visit compareschoolrankings.org.

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Markham Group of Artists Canada 150 Mosaic WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Welcome Centre, 9325 Yonge St., Unit 31A CONTACT: Linda Walesch, 647-8888314, www.welcomecentre.ca, Lwalesch@sympatico.ca COST: Free. RSVP to Ann Labombard at 289-842-3125 Markham Group of Artists invites family, friends and all art lovers to the official unveiling of their Canada 150 Mosaic.

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The Next Generation Leahy WHEN: 7 p.m. to WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. CONTACT: Flato Markham Theatre, 905-305-7469, 305_ show@markham.ca COST: Prime: $59, Regular: $54 Diamond 4-Pak: $172 Students: $15 Doug Leahy, together with his wife Jennifer and six of their eight children, are keeping the family’s musical traditions alive.

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Museum Pottery – Family Holiday Ornament Workshop WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd. CONTACT: Lindsay Bontoft,

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Heroes and Monsters: A Holiday Concert WHEN: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St. CONTACT: auroracommunityband@gmail.com COST: Adults $10, seniors/students $5 The Aurora Community Band presents holiday entertainment like no other. Join a musical journey to celebrate indomitable human spirit.

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Jingle Bell Walk WHEN: 10 a.m. to WHERE: Hollidge Tract, 16389 Hwy 48 CONTACT: York Region, accessyork@york.ca COST: Free Learn about the holiday tradition of bells and Christmas trees. Bring a non-perishable food item for the local food bank. Register at york.ca/wps/portal/yorkhome/ newsroom/events/eventdetail/ jinglebellwalk2016 “Write for Rights”: Human Rights Day 2016 WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The city of Toronto’s Centennial Park Conservatory holds its annual Christmas event this Sunday with floral displays, carol singers, hot cider, horse and buggy rides, and a visit from Santa.

905-713-6713, http://www. writeathon.ca, COST: Free Join the Aurora-Newmarket Amnesty International group to sign a postcard or write a letter at this annual free drop-in event.

Adults: $16 plus tax, Children under 12: $10 plus tax Decorated for the season, the museum’s historic buildings come to life. Visit with Father Christmas and go on a horse-drawn wagon ride.

Candlelight Christmas WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, 14732 Woodbine Avenue CONTACT: Julia, 905-727-8954, www.townofws.ca/museum, wsmuseum@townofws.ca COST:

Chorus York: “Our First Nowell” WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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AmAndA Persico apersico@yrmg.com The new year will bring new diagrams and drawings as well as milestones for the new York University campus in Markham centre.

The look and feel of the classrooms, academic programs and how the library will operate are expected to be finalized in the early spring, said Bud Purves, president of York University Development Corporation.

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Transportation and library services will be the new focus for 2017. Transportation not only includes public transit but also shuttling books, equipment and students between York's other campuses, parking and campus safety.

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Rates are per person, in CAD based on the minimum stateroom categoryy and inclusions as outlined above.

All prices are subject to availability and change without notice.

Prices are based on double accommodation. Certain restrictions may apply.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF JANE ANN GORDON HENDRY, DECEASED All claims against the Estate of Jane Ann Gordon Hendry, late of the City of Markham, in the Regional Municipality of York, Homemaker, Widow, deceased, who died on or about the 15th day of May, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned personal representatives of the Estate on or before the 31st day of December, 2016.

Thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the Estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

DATED at Markham, this 2nd day of December, 2016.

JESSIE ZANTVOORT and JOHN LACHLAN CATTANACH Executors and Estate Trustees By their solicitors, CATTANACH HINDSON SUTTON VanVELDHUIZEN LLP 52 Main Street Markham North Markham, Ontario L3P 1X5 Flooring & Carpeting

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CLOSE, William Robert (Bill) Passed away at the age of 91 on November 29, 2016 at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Westmount, Québec, Bill studied chemistry at McGill University. His career included time at Firestone in Akron, Ohio, and General Electric and BASF in Montréal before retiring in Markham where his deeprooted sense of curiosity kept him reading, learning and discovering.

Everyone who knew Bill witnessed his deep devotion to his wife of 63 years, Eleanor Jean Close (née Ruddick). He will be profoundly missed by Jean and by his children Andrew (Helen) and Robert (Nancy), his grandchildren Justin, Jeff, Ellen, Heather and Patrick, his great-grandchild Maggie and fond extended family. Bill was predeceased by beloved daughter Nicole and sisters Margaret and Jan. His family holds on to their many memories of him as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, whose warmth, humour and caring enriched all of their lives. Visitation will be held at DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main St. N. (Markham Rd.), Markham on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at 12 p.m. in the Chapel. Online condolences may be sent through www.dixongarland.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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