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Chinese calligraphy was on display during lunar new year celebrations at Pacific Mall. Markham’s large Asian community was celebrating with events throughout the city as well as family gatherings.

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York Region schools might not be as safe as some parents would like when it comes to Internet security, but school board officials say nothing is 100 per cent foolproof. Markham parents raised concerns in recent weeks about Internet security and web filters after an Internet search at a Little Rouge Public School revealed pornographic images. This is an ongoing issue, said Markham father of three John Himanen, whose three daughters attend Little Rouge P. S., where his wife is also the vice-chairperson of the school council. “If I was viewing those images in the office, I’d be arrested,” said Himanen. “Why are there not the proper filters in place? How do you undo the dangers ... on a child’s brain after seeing that?” There are security systems and filters in place, but no filter is 100 per cent, said York Region District School Board spokesperson Licinio Miguelo. The public school board could not comment on its Internet security configurations, as it could leave schools open to vulnerabilities, he added. The online search conducted at Little Rouge public school was an isolated event, Miguelo added. Parents were actively testing online security using school computers. That is not the case at school, he said. Each student and parent is required to sign an appropriate use of technology form at the beginning of each school year. Students are supervised by teachers or other school staff when using the Internet. And students are required to log into the web system where usage is tracked and monitored and consequences are in place for inappropriate usage. The focus is on teaching students to be responsible digital citizens, Miguelo said. “Education is key,” he said. “We have filters at our schools, but there might not be filters at a friend’s house. We try to take a fulsome approach, give students the tools and teach (the students) how to use them responsibly.” It is images and graphics that pose the biggest problem, said Dominik Kawnik, president and chief technology officer for Websdepot Technology Partners Inc., a managed IT services provider in Markham. “The software doesn’t know how to identify if it is a proper picture or not,” he said. “Key words are easy to block. Images are very tough. Especially, if an inappropriate picture is named ‘funny smile’ or something

like that.” Key-word-type filters could also be troublesome, as it is hard to know when a key word is acceptable, thus blocking all information. Kawnik points to an array of topics covered in the sex-ed curriculum. The term ‘sexual abuse’ can trip up a web filter system and block any number of educational websites. There are other complexities when it comes to Internet safety, Kawnick said. Firewalls and filters can be bypassed using proxy servers, virtual private networks (VPN) and encrypted sites (https), which are more complicated to block. VPN allows someone to access content by changing the internal network address of a computer – a function that allows Canadian customers to access American Netflix subscriptions, for instance. And encrypted sites are a secure version of a website where data and traffic is encrypted and thus difficult to filter. Many search engines, such as Google, have safe search functions that help block inappropriate or explicit images, but they are not 100 per cent accurate. One problem, encountered at Little Rouge public school, was that search results can be previewed and are only blocked when the website is clicked on, said Kawnik, a father himself.

That puts the school board in a tough spot, he added. “You can’t have a carte blanche approach and block all Google images,” he said. “That just won’t work. You can’t allow Google (images) and then tell Google to return only good results.” That would also block many of the innocent functionalities offered by Google, he added. And that’s not the approach parents want to see at the schools, Himanen said. “The Internet is a wonderful thing,” said the Markham father. “This is not about censorship. Access to the Internet, we need it. It’s a reality and we have to embrace that. But there are evil things on the Internet that can destroy a child.” While teaching children to be responsible digital citizens is important, Himanen argued, responsibility should not fall on the student. “The onus should not be on the 12-yearold to protect themselves. They don’t know how,” Himanen said. “Somewhere down the line, the adults have to not allow the minor to drink. We have to help them protect themselves.” Yes, the school board has filters in place, but parents want to see more done to protect the students, possibly a graduated system of Internet access based on grade and curriculum.

Kawnick agreed, Internet security is all about layers – content filtering and blocking proxy services, virtual personal networks and encryption sites. “There’s no one little check box and you’re covered,” Kawnik said. “Internet security is about being able to constantly adjust.” Even the most robust of filters is not enough, he added. “Someone has to eyeball the data reports,” he said. “Someone needs to apply some critical thinking. The onus is on IT administrators to continuously work with the security system.” Meanwhile, the York Catholic District school board runs a security system that blocks overarching categories – words and images – such as pornography, gambling and in some parts real estate, said Catholic board chief information officer Darlene Clapham. In the last six months, the Catholic school board enhanced its Internet filtering of both web traffic in and web traffic out, she added. When it comes to questionable key word searches, such as ‘sexual abuse’, students are provided with a list of educational sites that are allowed through the board’s Internet security system. But no filter is 100 per cent, she acknowledges. “It’s a work in progress,” she said. “Everyday it changes.”

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Parents John and Eva Himanen want to see better Internet security on the computers at their children’s Markham school.

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1,000 new students per year “We’re hoping the province will give a us a financial nod in the 2016 budget to start the structure,” he said. The university is waiting to see if the new facility will be a separate line item in the province’s budget, due out next month, or if it will be grouped with other colleges and universities. After a budget announcement, at the end of March, the university plans to start the designing process in April. The first phase of the project will see about 1,000 students per year, over four years, studying at the new campus. Phase two would see an additional 2,000 students. More than 9,000 students are expected in the third phase. The balance between classroom and dorm rooms has yet to be decided, Purves said. “We know a lot of students want to live at home to support their parents or to work, but we don’t know that number.” The Markham campus was selected over other municipalities that made a pitch to York last spring, including Richmond Hill, Vaughan, King Township, East Gwillimbury and a combined pitch from Newmarket and Aurora. For more on York University’s Markham campus, visit yestoyork.ca

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his Sunday is Valentine’s Day (men, consider what I have just told you a public service announcement) which could involve special planning on our part, guys, to make things fall into place as if we have been getting all of this set well in advance, and not since this coming Saturday night, at midnight. In my case I hope to take my wife skating, then out for dinner. Not sure why I want to do this, go skating, since I have tried a couple of times recently with no luck. Guess it’s just a “romantic” and “Canadian” thing to do. “I don’t have my skates. They’re at my parents’,” she tells me. “No, they’re not,” I say. “They’re in the front hall closet.” They have been in the closet for five years. “But the blades aren’t sharp,” she points out. As if they’re like razors. They get dull, may as well throw them out. “We can get them sharpened at the rink,” I assure her. “I’m not sure they fit,” she says. Did her feet grow? I’ll have to google that. Significant foot growth in adulthood: causes. “They’ll fit,” I assure her. “But I haven’t skated in years,” she says. “I might fall.” Yes, you might fall. But you might not! You might be zipping around like a regular Connor McDavid (that is, without getting crushed into the boards and breaking your collarbone). You might surprise yourself. You might surprise me. I don’t want her to fall. If she just wobbled a little the first time around, that would be enough to give her something to talk about at a cocktail party. Don’t fall. But look a little wobbly and then, in the end, stay on your feet. Tadaaa! “I might break my hip.” You’re not going to fall and break your hip. You are too young and besides, you are not going to fall, you are just going to wobble. After that you are going to glide

Bernie O’Neill gracefully and straight and make nice, even turns, like you are a Zamboni. Meanwhile, your husband is going to show off his skating skills and impress the heck out of you. Or, better yet, your husband falls! Hopefully he is a gentleman and has practised how to fall if it becomes clear that’s what it will take to make your Valentine’s Day a memorable one, even if it includes a hospital visit. “What if someone takes a video of me when I fall?” Is that what this world has come to? Never try something new because you might land on your tailbone as someone else is recording their four-year-old doing pirouettes and you’ll end up as a top #fail video on YouTube? “No one will videotape us,” I tell her. “And we can skate and have some hot chocolate. Sounds fun, no?” Despite that incredible sales pitch, I have my doubts that it is suddenly going to work on Valentine’s Day, when it doesn’t work other days. So guys, my second bit of advice, other than to remember Sunday is Valentine’s Day, is to have a plan B, which in my case will be going to the movies. I guess she just doesn’t have the heart to come out and say, “I don’t like skating.” But that is fine. So long as she still likes me. I have a long-term contract, just like Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf (go figure, my wife likes Leafs goalie James Reimer; it’s some sort of workplace injustice/sympathy thing). But fortunately for me, under current Ontario law, she is not able to trade me to Ottawa for new players or future draft picks.

The climate change conference in Paris has inspired much talk about reversing man-made global warming. The preferred solutions — carbon taxes and capand-trade systems — are ineffective half measures. If we really want to get to the heart of the problem, the following ideas may be more effective: 1. Economic activity causes carbon emissions. Introduce a tax credit that reduces economic activity by encouraging Canadians to quit their jobs. 2. Climate change is caused by human activity. People in modern countries, such as Canada, have a large environmental footprint and more humans, equals more carbon, equals more climate change. Through various tax incentives, encourage Canadians to emigrate to Third World countries where their environmental impact will be much less. 3. Humans exhale CO2 when they breathe. Breathing more heavily and quick-

ly creates increased CO2 emissions. Place a ban on joggers, bicyclists and other heavy breathers to discourage this behaviour. 4. As Canada’s population grows, have Canadians take turns holding their breath to keep CO2 emissions at a fixed level. 5.Tax diamonds heavily. They are 100 per cent carbon.

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Help Israel be strong I commend the Government of Canada for helping the refugees from Syria get away from the murder and violence there, to make their homes here. As far as peace in the Middle East, where Canada is trying to play a more active role, I am saddened with Canada’s reaction to the daily stabbings and terror in central Jerusalem and in Israel. I believe Canada can influence the area. If Canada is serious about peace between Israel and the Palestinians, I suggest they demand that the incitement and violence coming from the Palestinian

leadership must stop. That schools stop teaching little children to hate. The millions of dollars Canada gives should be contingent on a zero tolerance for violence and incitement. Canada should demand a stop to the Palestinian leadership paying salaries to those murdering Israeli civilians. Israel tried the two-state solution by giving away Gaza, and instead of peace, they get tens of thousands of rockets on them. There cannot be any solution and negotiations when there is incitement and murdering of Israelis. To blame it on “settlements” is unfair and just not true. The Palestinian leadership has not accepted the existence of Israel anywhere. The only solution is for Israel to be strong and Canada should help Israel be strong. That will benefit both Arabs and Israelis. Let’s stop being politically correct, but stand up for the truth. I hope Canada will stand with Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East.

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Lecture: David Robertson

The Friends of Markham Museum presents David Robertson, a Senior Archeologist at Archaeological Services Inc., for their next installment of the Lecture Series from 6 to 9 p.m. at Markham Museum (9350 Markham Rd.). This presentation will review the evolution of Toronto’s harbour as reflected by these archaeological projects, including the 2015 discovery of the remains of an early 19th-century schooner. Complimentary appetizers. Cash bar. Tickets $30. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Markham Museum. Call 905-477-5530 for tickets.

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Usher in Chinese New Year with a free dinner followed by a free musical concert by the Doulos Gospel Music Ministry, which has performed around the world and released several albums. At the Bridle Trail Baptist Church, 10 Waterbridge Lane (corner Kennedy and Carlton roads in National Bank plaza). Doors open at

Markham Garden and Horticulture Society will be holding the first meeting of 2016 Feb. 22 at the Markham Village Community Centre. Come at 7:30 p.m. and participate in the Book/Magazine Swap. At 8 p.m. guest speaker Anna Leggatt will be presenting “Monarchs, Mountains, Mexico”.

FEB. 23 GRAND OPENING: CAT CENTRE

Purrrrrfect chance to visit and access education materials about how to adopt and care for a feline friend waiting for adoption at grand opening of Markham’s Cat Adoption and Education Centre. Opening ceremony begins at 10:30 am. Free family skate, activities and refreshments begin at 6 p.m at Thornhill Community Centre and Library, 7755 Bayview Ave. For more, call 905-762-1300 or visit Markham.ca/animalservices.

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‘Monlogues’ here Feb. 29 In conjunction with International Women’s Day, a play about equity for women everywhere comes to Flato Markham Theatre Feb. 29 at 8 p.m. Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues, directed by Angel Freedman, featuring a series of thematic interviews tells a female story, sometimes funny, sometimes sad, happy, intrepid yet always human. Actresses are from York Region. The Vagina Monologues, says Freedman, “demonstrates once again the need that women have to honour and validate their own voices. Not only does this play do a great service by bringing important issues and views to the public’s attention, but, the proceeds will succeed in helping women and children at Yellow Brick House.” Tickets, $34 and $29 for students plus tax, are available from Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. Silent auction and reception 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Call the box office at 905-305-7469.

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The discovery of thousands of dollars worth of vandalism to the tourist train that runs between Stouffville and Uxbridge, and sometimes makes special trips into Markham, has left volunteers frustrated. Malcolm Back, who has volunteered with the York-Durham Heritage Railway for 20 years and sits on its board of directors, discovered the graffiti at its base in Uxbridge last week and said it is “one of the worst” cases of vandalism he’s seen. “We put a lot of hours, all volunteer hours, into this organization to run the trains to attract people to the town and when something like this happens it’s just so frustrating to us,” he said. Back estimated there are thousands of dollars in damages to the train. “That car was totally refurbished last year from scratch, probably 500 to 600 man hours were put into it. All the windows were replaced, each window cost about $300 and six or seven man hours to replace,” he said. Four windows had been tagged along with the side of the train, which makes weekend trips during warmer months.

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Hospital’s processes under microscope BY AMANDA PERSICO

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Markham Stouffville Hospital is pledging to improve its procurement processes following an internal investigation. The hospital launched a probe in the wake of reports of an alleged fake invoice scheme at York University involving an executive who has held positions with various GTA hospitals and a provincial agency. Markham Stouffville Hospital, along with St. Michael’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and Infrastructure Ontario each launched their own investigations last fall. Markham Stouffville recently underwent a $400-million expansion project that included doubling the size of the hospital, expanding its emergency department and increasing surgical, maternal health and oncology services. The hospital retained Deloitte LLP to conduct an investigation into the hospital’s procurement process in relation to the expansion project. MSH released the confi-

dential report on its website last week. On Friday, hospital president and CEO Joanne Marr sent an email to all staff, physicians and volunteers outlining the hospital’s commitment to the report’s findings. The recommendations fall under: procurement practices, conflict of interest, hiring, document management and fraud prevention. “We are committed to implementing all 37 recommendations and have already started work on many of the areas identified,” she wrote in her email. “It is important that we all learn from this report and take the opportunity to further enhance our systems and processes to ensure we are using wisely the public resources with which we have been entrusted.” Making the report public was an important step “in the interest of transparency and moving forward,” Marr in an email to the Economist and Sun. “It was appropriate for us to release the report and make our staff and physicians aware of the areas that we would be focusing

on as a result of the recommendations,” she said. The Deloitte report listed a numerous problems, mostly dealing with the hospital’s internal checks and balances system, including lack of clarity around the hospital’s conflict of interest policies, the lack of written quotes for goods and services and the lack of open competitive process for tendering. The report also highlighted the “frequent” practice of requesting cheques without proper quotes, purchase orders or contracts in place. According to the report, several corporate policies have not been reviewed in almost a decade. MSH has already started work on a number of issues including reviewing all hiring processes and ensuring strong procurement practices are in place. The hospital is also working on an expanded whistleblower policy and moving it to a third party. The hospital is also working toward a zero-tolerance attitude when it comes to non-compliance of conflict of interest policies.

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When you think poaching, you might imagine elephants being killed for their tusks or sharks being dumped back into the ocean to die after their fins have been removed. But authorities throughout York Region say poaching is happening right here at home from our lakes, rivers, forests and wetlands, ranging from bear to moose and rare and endangered turtles — most notably the wood and spotted turtle. Poaching is a serious issue that can have detrimental impacts on the sustainability of turtle populations, says Dr. Andrew Lentini, curator at the Toronto Zoo. To deal with this issue, Crime Stoppers York Region is organizing a symposium to assist people in their efforts to look out for suspicious activity in natural areas, including off-trail activities, overnight

parking or anglers carrying unusual equipment, such as snares or a large number of buckets. “We encourage people to get involved and help prevent the trafficking of our wildlife,” Crime Stoppers York Region chairperson Jack Hurst said.

‘The illegal trade of wildlife is the fourth most lucrative criminal activity worldwide’ “The illegal trade of wildlife is the fourth most lucrative criminal activity worldwide, only exceeded by the trade of narcotics, counterfeiting and human trafficking,” said David Forster, also from Crime Stoppers. The wildlife symposium will take place at Newmarket

Theatre on Pickering Crescent on March 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. Federal and provincial organizations have also pledged their support for the campaign and a number of experts will be speaking, including the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, York Regional Police, the Toronto Zoo, the Ontario SPCA and Environment Canada Wildlife Enforcement. The global illegal wildlife trade — animals targeted by illegal traffickers include rare species prized by collectors and endangered animals killed for food — is estimated to be worth about $30 billion a year. Residents who suspect poaching near their homes can anonymously call Crime Stoppers toll-free at any time of the day at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or they can call the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry tip line at 1-877-847-7667.

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Royals secure playoff berth, eye top seed BY Michael Hayakawa

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LAST WEEK: Friday: Markham Royals 7 vs. Wellington Dukes 5. Royals’ record: 29-13-2-2-63. First place in North Division and clinched playoff berth. COMING UP: Friday at Wellington Dukes, 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Aurora Tigers, 7:30 p.m. Sunday: vs. Lindsay Muskies at Markham Centennial Arena, 1:30 p.m. Just how important is forward Hudson Michaelis to the success of the Markham Royals this season? Very, says Royals’ general manager and head coach Mike Galati. A case in point was Friday when the Royals travelled to Wellington for their Ontario Junior Hockey League tilt against the Dukes. The 19-year-old forward recorded the hat trick, all on the power play, that helped the Royals to a 7-5 win. Also making a big contribution was defenceman Matt Dunlop, who scored twice. The first came just 59 seconds after the opening faceoff in a wide open first period. Royals team captain Aaron Spivak scored just before the midway mark to give Markham a 2-0 lead before Wellington battled back with a pair from on the power play to tie the game. Markham regained the upper hand on power play goals from Michaelis, who returned to action after serving a one-game

suspension, and Dunlop to take a 4-2 lead. Wellington battled back to tie the game entering the first intermission. After Wellington took the lead just 81 seconds into the second, the Royals’ replaced staring goalkeeper Marcus Semiao with Scott Smith. The move seemed to light a spark as Smith stopped all 20 shots and the Royals’ power play struck with Michaelis scoring twice, including one with a two-man advantage and another on a oneman opportunity to complete his hat trick and propel Markham to a 6-5 lead through 40. The Royals added an insurance marker on a goal by Marco Azzano. Markham outshot Wellington 41-33. The win by the Royals, who entered the game having clinched a playoff spot after last Monday’s road win over the Cobourg Cougars, was their fourth straight with least one point in their last eight outings. INSIDER: Tyson Bruce remains the

leading scorer for the Royals with 57 points (29 goals, 28 assists). In the overall league scoring race that puts him in a two-way tie in 11th place overall with Oakville’s Tyler Rollo. Spivak is second among leading scorers on the Royals with 53 points (19 goals, 34 assists). Dunlop is in a two-way tie with Aurora’s Kyle Locke in 15th place overall among scoring by defencemen in the league with 30 points (five goals, 25 assists). Azzano recently gave his commitment to join the University of Ottawa Gee Gees beginning with the 2016-17 Ontario University Athletics season. A 14th round selection by the Owen Sound Attack in the 2011 Ontario Hockey League’s priority selection, Azzano is third in team scoring for the Royals with 51 points (23 goals, 28 assists). Entering his final season of eligibility and fourth full season in the OJHL, the Courtice resident joined the Royals earlier this season in a trade with the Pickering Panthers. GENERALLY SPEAKING: “He’s a big part of our team,” Galati said of Michaelis, who has 21 goals so far this season. “We’re far better with him in our lineup. He’s a goal scorer and he had a good night.” Also catching Galati’s praise was Dunlop’s play on the blueline. “He’s been a rock back on defence and he’s had a solid year.”

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Unionville Milliken Soccer Club Indoor House league Boys Under 14/16: Team 5: Tim Hortons 3 (Anthony Haikal, Robert Rozman 2) vs Team 3: Pizzaville 0; Team 1: Swiss Chalet & Harvey’s 5 (Nour Eskandar, Kanishka Joshi 4) vs. Team 2: Mr. Sub (Woodbine & 16th Ave.) 1 (Dexter Shuffler); Team 6: Samson Controls Inc. 5 (Bani Yaser Sadat 2, Ralph Dagher 2, Christian Statiris) vs. Team 4: Bachra Insurance Agency 0. Boys Under 17/18: Team 1: AdvisorAnalyst.com 3 (Tsun Hay Ng 2, Andrew Oh) vs Team 4: Uptown Markham Rehab Centre 3 (Benjamin Muller, Aidan Bella, Nicholas Kokkoros); Team 3: Ruby Sangha Realtor 2 (Jeremy Li, Lawrence Peng) vs. Team 2: snapd Markham 1 (Neelesh Jeevarajah). Girls Under 12/14: Team 1: AdvisorAnalyst.com 5 (Sidra Bharmal 2, Salena Murji, Charlotte Panto 2) vs Team 4: Mr. Sub (Woodbine & 16th Ave.) 1 (Natalie Cuscianna); Team 2: snapd Markham 4 (Raveena Uppal 2, Ryan Wong 2) vs Team 3: Dahdaly Landscape Services 0. Girls Under 15/18: Team 1: Gigi Xu – C21 Leading Edge Realty Inc. 1 (Catherine O’Brien) vs Team 4: Kourtis Flooring 1 (Emily Young); Team 2: Samson Controls Inc. 2 (Jessica Kam) vs Team 3: Huntersports Photography 2 (Jessica Lai).

Jets tykes win tourney The Unionville Jets tyke B entry skated off with the pool C crown from the Oshawa Church Heritage Select Tournament that was capped off with a 4-2 win over the Ajax Knights in Sunday’s final.

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HOCKEY Unionville Minor Hockey Association House league Novice — FEB. 7: J.V. Oak Railings & Stairs 4 (Gordon Wu 2, Ryan Sweezey, Aidan McDowall) vs. Clean Cut Painting 1 (Braden Chan); Dodge Caravan 10 (Aidan Alibhai 3, Matthew Tan 3, Jason Cheng, Nate Judd, Ryan Strike, Alvin Yu) vs. Taco Bell 1 (Zi Jie Liu); Dodge Caravan 7 (Nate Judd 2, Alvin Yu 2, Luke Turner, Ansel Wong, Kayla Choo) vs. Pace Consulting 1 (Matthew Tam). Tyke — FEB. 7: Kid’s Kitchen 4 (Ethan Steedman 3, Marcus Yu) vs. Sure General Contractors 2 (Allen Luo, Kayden Jamal); Pickle Barrel 6 (James Mezinis 3, John Li 3) vs Sylvia Morris Realty 0; Ruff N Redi Sports 2 (Topher Daniels Wong, Sheng Yang) vs. Canso Funds 0.

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Unionville Jets Novice (North York Hockey League) FEB. 5: Jets 3 (Jason Cheng, Terrence Zhu, Zia Sarif and Gian Sahni - shutout) vs. Scarborough White 0. Peewee FEB. 8: Unionville Jets 2 {Adrian Yu 2} vs. East York Bulldogs 1.

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$1,288,000

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$898,800

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(416)-230-6462 BUS: (905)-201-9977 DIR:

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How to successfully remodel your basement Canadians continue to fuel remodelling spending across the country, driven by upward growth in real estate prices and the rising cost to trade up to a larger home. Basement renovations are expected to be a hot trend in 2016, as buyers look to maximize available living space rather than move, and as young buyers look to offset the cost of homeownership with potential income suites. While finishing a basement can be a great alternative to moving — especially if you love your neighbourhood — there are some challenges homeowners must be aware of when tackling below-grade living spaces. Choosing the right products is vital to the comfort, safety and function of your new living area. Look for products that help to maximize energy efficiency and protect against moisture, fire and noise. Consider these points to ensure a successful basement renovation.

as possible. Select lighting that provides a bright, airy feel.

Waterproof it Check the interior foundation and floors to make sure there are no existing moisture issues, water damage or mould problems. Address any primary moisture issues before finishing the space. Examine grading to ensure water runs away from your foundation.

Insulation is key

Insulation plays a critical role in making your basement feel comfortable, while keeping it safe and dry. For the best results, install a rigid board insulation against the concrete foundation before you stud the wall. The board is mechanically fastened or adhered to the concrete foundation wall, which prevents thermal bridging through the studs, providing better thermal performance. Finish with a moisture-resistant and dimensionChoose a functional design ally stable insulation between the studs Draw out plans, carefully taking into to protect against common basement isconsideration any low ceilings or small sues such as mould, mildew and rot. windows. Try to incorporate structural soundproof it features, such as attractive wood beams, Soundproofing is the ultimate solution into your design. Keep the space as open

to maximize your basement’s quiet and privacy. Whether your newfound space will function as a home theatre, music room, home office or playroom, it will benefit from quality acoustic insulation. Not only is it highly effective, but it’s also easy to install.

renovated as income suites, fire protection is also a vital consideration. Whenever possible, select building materials with a high fire-resistance rating and look for products that will not off-gas or contribute to toxic smoke in the event of a fire. Include additional exits in your renovation plan and educate yourself on your Consider fire safety local fire code. Since many basements are now being Before you start your renovation, be

sure to check with your municipality to secure the right permits and to ensure that you’re complying with local bylaws and building codes. Finishing a basement can be a smart renovation, if done properly, adding to a home’s value, increasing its function and providing greater enjoyment or income potential.

— Scott McGillivray, MS

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THE FINAL 3 TOWNHOMES FOR SALE

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Gorgeous Executive On Wentworth Crt. 60 Ft Lot! Walk To Main Street & Too Good Pond. Great Schools. Many Upgrades. Hardwood Flrs (All 2012-2015). Garage Doors + Openers (2013). Kitchen+Quartz Ctrs (2013). Finished Bsmt (2015) Pool, Gardens, Patio. Rare Opportunity. Curb Appeal On Quiet Street! Recent S/S Appliances + Front Door. 4 Bedrooms W/Large Mstr Ensuite. Main Floor Laundry. Direct Access To Garage. Perfect Home. Must See!

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A celebration of lives well lived and people well loved Read more Life Stories on yorkregion.com

Doris Sturgeon was strong, loving role model By Brea Bartholet

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s Doris Sturgeon took her first steps off of a coach bus into the heart of Bradford in 1948, she knew she was in a differ-

ent town. She was embarking on a new adventure and eager to begin a position with Bell Telephone as a chief telephone operator, having worked for the company in King Township since she was 16. Born on May 26, 1922 in King Township to Edward Milton Payne and his wife, Christena Ferguson, Sturgeon was the couple’s third of four children. Growing up during The Great Depression and coming of age during the Second World War, the young woman dealt with many trials and tribulations in her time. Aside from spending many Christmases not knowing whether there would be enough money for a gift under the tree, she spent her 11th birthday — and the six weeks following it — in hospital recovering from a broken femur. One of the family’s farm horses had stepped on her leg, an injury from which she never fully recovered. At 16, she applied to the telephone company in Woodbridge and Vaughan as a switchboard operator and was accepted for her first job at the telephone exchange in King Township. Her husband, Bob Sturgeon,

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Doris (fourth from left) at the Bell Telephone Company in Aurora during a brief stint there in the mid-1940s.

Doris Sturgeon says she often recalled that she had saved up her first month’s pay to purchase her very own bicycle, an item the Sturgeon family still has to this day. After arriving in Bradford, she spent her next few years dedicated to the job with Bell, located where Evans de Vries Higgins LLP is now. In 1951, she witnessed a major part of Bradford’s history when the Boyd Gang robbed the CIBC, which is now the site of a popular café, Coffee Culture. Sturgeon quickly locked the door of the office and watched as gunfire

was exchanged between the gang and OPP officers. But the most significant time in her life may have been in 1949, when she met her soulmate, Bob. “I first laid eyes on her during a softball game. Later that night, I saw her at a dance in Beeton after a friend introduced us. It was love at first sight. It was instant,” Bob said. From that point on, they were inseparable. As a way of showing how they fancied one another, they began giving each other chocolate bars, a tradition they carried on until the week before Sturgeon passed away. In October 1950, they two were married. Five months later, they purchased a parcel of farmland in West Gwillimbury, situated between where Holy Trinity Catholic High School and Canadian Tire now stand. If Sturgeon wasn’t working on the

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.”

farm, she could be found helping others in the community or tending to her two young girls, Carolee and Heather. Or baking. Or laughing. Or just enjoying the little, everyday joys of life. “Mom was always on the run. She was busy, busy, busy,” Carolee. “She wasn’t much into sewing or knitting, but she was incredibly artistic and just loved helping or being around people.” Sturgeon was able to enjoy more than 40 years of retirement, which eventually included selling the farm in West Gwillimbury and moving to a home along the 14th Line in Innisfil, where Bob still resides. Carolee says that while her mother ensured the two girls were always well taken care of, she also ensured others were as equally fortunate, too. “She had her route. She would visit certain seniors every week

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.

and take them shopping or to their appointments or just drop in to make sure they were OK,” Carolee said. “This wasn’t through any care service, that was just my mom.” Her mother was also well known for her involvement with the Bradford United Church as a volunteer with children in Sunday school and church events. Both Carolee and Heather know just how good they had it with such a strong, loving mother as a role model. “Although she was sometimes a bit anxious, she would let us wander our farm grounds in West Gwillimbury. She would pack us lunches so we could wander to the pond,” Heather said. “We probably were never out of her sight, but we felt like we had that freedom.” In her 92nd year, after a longlived life filled with laughter and joy, Sturgeon passed away peacefully at Bradford Valley Care Community in September 2014. Bob, who had been married to his wife for 64 years, knew the time was near when he offered her a chocolate bar, but she said she didn’t want it. “It wasn’t like her to say no to that,” he said. “I knew the time was coming.” Though her singing can no longer be heard throughout the house, Sturgeon’s memory lives on through everyone who so fondly knew her.

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Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 • For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613 ECCLESTON, (Barbara) Betty Peacefully, with family by her side, at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa on Monday, February 8th, 2016. Betty, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Albert Eccleston. Loving mother of Jillian Dawbarn and husband Chris of England, Jacqueline Dewhurst and partner Rob of Prince George BC, Barbara Kennedy and husband Terry of Ajax, Laura Armstrong and late husband Ron of Toronto, Philippa (Judy) McMahan and husband Chuck of Georgia, and Matthew Eccleston and wife Gwen of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and she was looking forward to soon becoming a great-great-grandmother. Predeceased by her sisters Carol and Winnie and her brother Brian. Fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Doris Booth and by her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday, February 12th, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until the Celebration of Life Service in the funeral home chapel at 4:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. Mum had a great love and appreciation for flowers, therefore floral tributes in her memory would be welcomed; otherwise donations may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be expressed at makfuneralhome.com.

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WIDEMAN, Clarence Earl Passed away peacefully with family by his side in Markham Stouffville Hospital on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at age 93. He is the beloved husband of the late Clara (nee Sider). Dear father of Allan (Anne), Anita (Mark Cassidy), and Cheryl (Dave Heath). Proud grandfather of Joanna (Joel Cross), Abigail, Michelle (Norm O’Hara), Yvonne (Richard Hart), Aarika, Steven (Karima), Ben, Nathan, and Daniel. Great-grandfather of Chloe, Caleb, Chase, Grace, Aria, Lochlan, and Adelyn. Clarence is survived by his siblings: Mervyn, Ruth, Eileen, and Ray Wideman. Friends were received at Marshall Funeral Home, Richmond Hill. A Funeral service was held at Markham Missionary Church. Interment at Heise Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to “Markham Missionary Church” designated for “The Street Connection”.

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SAMBROOK, Paul Passed peacefully, after a long and courageous battle, with his family by his side on Sunday, February 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of Bryan (Stacey) and the late Stephen. Dear grandfather of Nolan. Fondly remembered by his faithful companion, Daisy. Also survived by his mother, Hilda and Aunt Doreen. Private family cremation.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the estate of Elaine Saunders (also known as Elaine Lucille Saunders), deceased. All claims against the Estate of Elaine Saunders, late of the City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, who died on or about the 27th day of December, 2015, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 15th day of April, 2016. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED this 10th day of February, 2016. Christopher Saunders By David M. Bereskin, Barrister & Solicitor, 250 Wyecroft Road, Unit 11, Oakville, Ontario, L6K 3T7.

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Belchos on national team Jordan Belchos was one of 19 speed skaters named to the Canadian National Team that will take to the long track for the 2016 ISU World Single Distance Champi-

onships in Kolomna, Russia this weekend. A former member of the Markham Speed Skating Club and Thornhill resident, Belchos, 26, will compete in the 5,000m, 10,000m, mass start and team pursuit, Speed Skating Canada says.

MUMBA major midget girls court tourney title The Markham Unionville Minor Basketball Association major midget girls had a strong outing at the Grimsby Invitational tourna-

ment, winning the title with a 53-44 win over the St. Catharines Rebels Sunday. Malaviya Nerumalan and Justina Chan led the MUMBA scoring parade with 14 points apiece. MUMBA reached the final after

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Brendan Gaunce added his name to the American Hockey League record books Saturday. The 21-year-old Markham resident, in his second season with the Utica Comets, tied an AHL record for scoring the fastest goal at the start of overtime in his club’s 3-2 road win Saturday over the

reeling off wins over the London 86ers 44-13, Port Colborne 49-39 and Pelham 50-20. Chan had a game-high 14 points against London and 16 against Port Colborne while Nerumalan poured in 15 against Pelham.

host St. John’s IceCaps. Gaunce’s game-winning marker came just five seconds into the period when he took the opening draw and won it going forward. Sidestepping the opposing centre and a defenceman, Gaunce ripped a wrist shot from the top of the circle that screamed past IceCaps’ goalie Edward Pasquale and into the net for the win. Gaunce also scored the

game-tying goal to send it to OT and was named the game’s first star. A former first-round pick of the Vancouver Canucks in the 2012 National Hockey League draft, the six-foot, two-inch, 207-pound forward has 12 goals and 12 assists in 34 games with their AHL affiliate this season. Gaunce also played in two games with Vancouver and recorded his first NHL goal.

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