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Region seeks funds from Trudeau

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As part of the first trip of its kind to Parliament Hill for York Region leaders, politicians will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today to lobby for funding for a number of regional projects.

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“This is a big deal for York Region. This is a great opportunity for us to (meet) face-to-face with those in the federal government who are making the decisions,” regional chair Wayne Emmerson, who is leading the contingent, said. “I know we’ll get results. I’m confident.”

In addition to Emmerson, the group includes Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson, Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk, Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen, Aurora Mayor Geoff Dawe, See OTTAWA, page 2.

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Stouffville Mayor Justin Altmann, Markham Councillor Jack Heath, Markham Councillor Joe Li, Markham Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Richmond Hill Councillor Brenda Hogg, regional CAO Bruce Macgregor, director of government relations and executive assistant to the chair Lina Bigioni and Greg Stasyna, program manager of training, exercise and public education. Vaughan and King Township are not sending representatives. The group left by bus Wednesday at noon and is expected to arrive back late tonight. The cost for the bus is $1,000 and 15 hotel rooms at $169 a night each comes to $2,535. In addition to seeing Trudeau, the contingent is meeting with York MPs and officials from a number of federal departments including finance, environment and climate change, infrastructure, innovation and science and economic development. The trip marks the first time York has sent a group of leaders together to promote the region’s infrastructure priorities and seek funding from the federal government, Emmerson said. York politicians and officials are arguing for the need for more federal dollars to help the region keep up with its tremendous growth, he said. The region now has a population of more than 1.1 million, which will grow to 1.8 million by 2041. The region has shovel-ready and shovel-worthy projects ready to go that would

improve residents’ quality of life while creating jobs and protecting the environment, Emmerson said. The group will lobby for: • Extending the Yonge Street subway north from Finch Avenue to Richmond Hill’s Langstaff urban growth centre, which would help remove many of the 2,400 buses serving the route every day; • Completing the final four Viva rapidway segments, including along Yonge from Richmond Hill to Newmarket, east from Unionville station to Cornell, along Hwy. 7 west from Islington Avenue to Hwy. 50 and at Yonge Street and Green Lane; • Commitments for long-term investments in affordable housing and developing a national housing strategy; • Funding for the Upper York Sewage System, needed to accommodate growth in East Gwillimbury, Newmarket and Aurora until 2031; and • Supporting public sector broadband initiatives throughout the region, which suffers from areas lacking broadband connectivity. While York politicians aren’t expecting to get a firm commitment for federal funding, the trip is about raising the region’s profile as the government delivers on its policies, including the March 22 budget, Emmerson said. Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti agreed. “I think it’s important for us, with a population of over one million in York Region, I think it’s important for us to continue to tell the York Region story and the story on many fronts is that we want to continue with economic prosperity in this region,” he said.

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You can take the captain off the fire truck, but you can’t take the fire out of the captain. After more than 40 years with Markham Fire and Emergency Services, Chief Bill Snowball is hanging up his uniform. Hearing and responding to the fire sirens has been his life. “I don’t think I can turn that off,” he said. “I have to make a conscious effort to try to ignore it.” He started as a volunteer firefighter June 19, 1974, shortly after graduating from high school. There are several generations of Snowballs attached to Markham Fire and Emergency Services dating back to the 1930s, including the retired chief’s father, grandfather and uncle. “It was a small town,” Snowball said. “The camaraderie looked exciting. I tossed my name in as soon as I graduated (high school).” Snowball served as a volunteer firefighter for about a decade as he worked as a journeyman with a Meet new hydro company. workfire chief, ingAfter shift work for a decade page 5 about as well as volunteering with the department, making the transition to a full-time firefighter was a natural move. “I had to work the occasional Christmas,” Snowball said. “But I never missed a hockey game.” He watched the fire department grow from 29 full-time firefighters in the 1970s to more than 270 fulltime firefighters. The volunteer service was disbanded in 1996. He became fire chief in 2008 and from Day 1 excelled in his leadership, colleagues say. “He’s a big, strong man,” said platoon chief Sean Ash, who has known Snowball for almost three decades. “That’s how his leadership was, big, strong and compassionate.” Snowball didn’t take less than 100 per cent, Ash said, and that’s what people strived to give him. Another thing that made Snowball such a great leader was his

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Retiring Markham Fire Chief Bill Snowball at the Markham Main St. fire hall. humility. Not to mention his knowledge of every piece of equipment and every role on every truck. “If you take away the five stripes, he’s one of us,” Ash said. “He went through the ranks. He knew every job in the fire house and on the ground.” But public education is where he leaves his mark, Ash said. At some point, the focus shifted from putting out fires to preventing fires in the first place. Public education became Snowball’s passion. And many say that will be his legacy. In the last five years, the whole fire department has been involved in more than 400 school visits as well as 300 community events. There are now more than a dozen fire prevention officers. “People don’t just wander into a fire station,” Snowball said. “We went out to see the people. If you

see a fire truck on the street, you can expect a crowd really quick.” Calls to the fire department have dropped by about 10 per cent each year, Snowball said. That is in part due to the department’s focus on fire prevention, which included carbon monoxide, candle and kitchen safety campaigns. “We go to someone’s house, given them a (carbon monoxide) alarm and charge for $55. And they would thank us,” he said. “When was the last time a police officer was thanked for giving a ticket.” For him, enforcement was the last resort. And fire safety education was always treated as a matter of life and death. “If you are a good educator, you won’t be needed to save a life because the fire didn’t start in the first place,” he said. Education has the power to

spread and multiply tenfold, he added. “You teach the kids, they tell their parents,” he said. “They tell their friends.” When a fire does break out, he said more often than not the cause can be brought back to a human error. “It was a stupid mistake,” he said. “Not stupidity, just a mistake. We all make mistakes, we are only human.” Seeing a large TV reduced to a melted blob on the floor or telling someone all their memories are gone – those images, while burned in his brain, won’t be missed. “I’m not going to miss the 3 a.m. phone call,” he said. “That look of utter devastation when someone comes home to find their house burned out, I won’t miss those looks.” With no regrets about his career path, he can hang his hat proudly.

Now is the time to retire, he said, with the city growing and spending money on fire safety. “You always want to leave a place on a high note,” he said. “Otherwise, you stay too long and you get disappointed with the end.” He said firefighting does take a toll on one’s health. Snowball watched as a few of his firefighting comrades died from cancer – there are between seven and nine types of cancer related to firefighting. “They didn’t get to use their pension,” he said. “I don’t know how much longer I can push that. There was concern I wasn’t going to stop (working).” For Snowball, retirement will be about traveling more, getting to those home renovations and playing golf. Retirement also leaves him open to volunteer with his other passions, 360 Kids and the Markham Fair. Snowball started volunteering with the annual fair when he was 18. “I wasn’t born on a farm, but I often wish I was,” he said. This will be Snowball’s third year participating in the annual 360 Experience, where community members are invited to experience what it is to be a homeless youth in York Region for a night. The 360 Experience is taking place March 3. The first year Snowball participated it was -29C and he walked, along with a young woman who was homeless, for more than 20 km just trying to stay warm. “I was given a bus ticket, I don’t know about the bus system,” he said. “I didn’t know shelters close at night or turn people away because it’s full.” 360 Kids aims to help support at-risk youth, providing a comprehensive and holistic approach through youth outreach, education, transitional support and after school programs. “Kids should not be on the street,” said Snowball, a father of two. “Markham is such an affluent community. This is just not right.” His goal is to raise $10,000 for the organization. For information or to donate, visit 360kids.ca

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DAVE DECKER: Replaces longtime fire chief Bill Snowball. look forward to continuing to work with Chief Decker in his new role.” As the new fire chief, Decker will focus on the city’s continuing efforts to advance fire prevention and education as a major focus of the department’s extensive outreach to our diverse communities. His other priorities will include: reviewing the fire master plan to ensure it reflects the needs of the community, fostering inclusive work places, engaging staff through development opportunities including succession management, and continuing innovative approaches to community outreach. “I am very proud that we have mentored and developed leaders from within our exceptional public service,” Markham CAO Andy Taylor said. Said Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services: “I know Chief Decker will work hard to ensure our staff have the leadership and support they need to safely and effectively protect our citizens, businesses, and environment.“

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Unsafe intersections Re: City greenlights 4-way stop where girl killed, Feb. 18. Markham city council are tapping their shoulders having approved an all-way stop sign where the 4-yearold struck and killed last fall. It is very disturbing to read the council members faulting others not themselves to have the safety measures in place. The lawmakers of the council of Markham waited this long to approve an all way stop is very regrettable. Further, I do not understand why the city is hosting a traffic safety workshop for councillors to learn about traffic issues. Most of the councillors who are representing the residents have been elected and re-elected many times. They should know the traffic issues by now. Being a resident of the City of Markham for 27 years and counting I am requesting the council to identify the crucial intersections and correct the problem before another valuable life is lost. Finally, I would like to

remind the councillors that Markham Residents’ Lives Matter.

Kingsley George MARKHAM

Fuming over grow-op Re: Pot fumes too close to home for lotto, Feb. 18. The owner of the house on Jeffery Nihda Crescent (at Alfred Paterson Drive across from Sam Chapman PS) has got a license to grow pot for personal use due to his broken leg (now healed) for pain? This sound like a “load of crock”. Should he not need to renew his license and prove that he still requires it? He grows 136 plants for personal use, I would estimate three crops a year, 418 plants per year for personal use? My understanding is that six plants are permitted for personal use. I understand he does NOT live in the house. If so, is this not a fire hazard? It should be zoned as a commercial unit, not a residental home. This is so obvious that this is his lucritive business

and he is just laughing at the City of Markham. I am just incensed that he is getting away with this.

Jenny Jones MARKHAM

Let trains whistle Re: City moves closer to muzzling trains whistles, Feb. 4. I disagree with to silencing the trains. When people bought their homes they knew there were train tracks there and that trains use them, and that there would be occasional whistles. The whistle gives people, kids, cars and animals warning that a train is coming and to clear the way. Are they going to wait for someone to get hurt or die because they didn’t hear the train coming and then that person/people sue? As your article states, between 2009 and 2013 there were 26 deaths and 26 were seriously injured in Canada on average each year. I would love to know how many other people agree and leave well enough alone.

Linda Coleman MARKHAM

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Chris Simon favour of supporting Ballard’s bill. Mayor Tony Van Bynen cast a vote against the motion, justifying his position by noting the Ontario government is currently reviewing the governance framework of municipalities across the province, including York’s. Newmarket joined four other councils — East Gwillimbury, Markham, Aurora and Stouffville — in voting in favour of electing the York chair in recent months. With the exception of Stouffville, mayors in each of the respective municipalities have opposed their council’s motion. That was a fine stance at the local level, but these mayors should have voted in support of their councils once at the region. They have a duty to represent the wishes of their municipalities and

constituents and should vote accordingly. The vote could have been different — a tie, if regional council members voted strictly for the defence of their municipalities’ resolutions, a stance that may have forced current chair Wayne Emmerson to cast the deciding vote. It’s hard to see Van Bynen’s point, since the election of a chair really doesn’t affect the way York government functions. A call for direct election would hardly be counterproductive or even radically opposed to the province’s viewpoint. Ballard is a Liberal MPP, of course, and his bill has passed second reading in a legislature where his party holds a majority. York council oversees a $3-billion annual budget that provides critical services to nearly 1.2 million people. Almost every facet of your everyday life is affected, in some way, by the region. The chair guides those councillors through regular meetings, casts the tie-breaking vote at council and advocates for the region during negotiations with other legislative bodies. That final point

I consider my residents like family; taking care of them makes me proud.

will become quite apparent when Emmerson leads a contingent of York officials to Ottawa this week, to lobby the federal government on a number of local issues. Sure, the chair is one vote on a large council. But former chair Bill Fisch earned more than $270,000 ($224,275 in remuneration, $39,150 in benefits and $6,828 in expenses) during his final year in office in 2014. The chair is the highest paid municipal political position in the region, but its selection process is the least scrutinized. It’s time to change that. York residents should select a chair through the rigours of an election campaign, where candidates debate their competing visions. Chris Simon is a reporter with the Economist & Sun’s sister paper, the Newmarket Era.

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Markham Concert Band presents “An Afternoon with Vern”, featuring music of CBC performer and longtime MCB trumpeter Vern Kennedy. Guest performance by international euphonium artist Rob Miller. Doug Manning, conductor. Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. 905305-7469. Adults $22; $17 (Sr/St).

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Black History Month Event at Fellowship Baptist Church, 7478 Kennedy Rd. at 6 p.m. Evening of Celebration, Education, Reflection and Hope. Guest speaker Andrew Nunes, Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. Info: (905) 887-9623.

Plan 2014. Tom Villella, Manager Zoning and Special Project from City of Markham will present an overview of revisions. Public welcome to join meeting and share their thoughts on the changes. 7 p.m. at Markham Pan Am Centre, 16 Unionville Main St., Community Room 4. For more info: info@unionvilleratepayers.com

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George’s Railview Model Railway Club March Break Open House For Kids. Drive train around entire layout, maybe even the Hogwarts Express. No previous experience necessary. March 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 20, 10 a.m to 3 p.m. 550 Alden Rd, suite 201. Admission $10, families $20. WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR

Markham Museum (9350 Markham Rd.) 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how important mucus and blood are to humans and animals. Cost $18 for 1 child, 1 adult. Pre-registration required. Call 905-305-5970 to register.

Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir and local soloists perform favourites spanning Opera, Broadway, Canada, Wales and more at St Andrew’s Presbyterian (143 Main St N, Markham) at 7:30 p.m. Choir, celebrating its 20th anniversary, has performed across Canada, U.S. and U.K. Tickets $25. 905-294-4736.

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Evergreen Hospice hosts annual winter gala “A Night of Bond” at Angus Glen Golf Club (10080 Kennedy Rd). Enjoy live music, martinis at 6 p.m., open bar, gourmet meal with wine, casino games, live auctions, raffles, dancing and secret missions! Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner begins 7 p.m. Tickets $200. Save with Early Bird price until March 21. Call 416-4992185, or contact Rebecca Simkin, rsimkin@evgcares.org, for more info.

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Markham Skating Club presents biannual 2016 skating show, “Up, Up and Away”. Headlined by 2016 Canadian Senior Pairs Bronze Medalists Lubov Iliushechkina and Dylan Moscovich, with more than 200 of skating club’s finest skaters. April 8 at 7 p.m., April 9 at 1 and 7 p.m., April 10 at 1 p.m. at Markham Village Arena, 6041 Hwy. 7. Tickets on sale by March 21, starting $15. Call 905-472-6982 or email msctickets@rogers.com — Compiled by Jonalyn Aguilar

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The Bakuon story is inspired by the heartbeat found in everyone, Ogawa said. “You always need a heartbeat. That sound is the starting point for human life.” The show, with its bold set and costumes, features complex choreography and skilled performers keeping in time with the beat. Ogawa founded Yamato in 1993 as a creative collective where members of the group live together in Japan. Living together helps create a sense of unity among dancers and drummers. The group has performed in more than 50 countries in more than 3,000 performances. For more information or to purchase tickets visit markhamtheatre.ca

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Condo Plus Corp. Brokerage

81 Song BIrd drIve, marKHam

**Great Value in Rouge Fairways, 40 x 125 Lot, with 4 Bedrooms and 4 Bathrooms. **Recently renovated kitchen and bathroom with high end finishing. **100k Worth of Upgrades **Great family room and large den. **Professionally finished basement with Spa-like bathroom. **Hardwood Floor on main floor, loads of potlights, and plenty more upgrades.

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19 FOUNTAINVIEW LANE, UXBRIDGE

Please call for admittance at gatehouse 416-505-1853. 2 Storey, Large Lot, Gated Estate, includes Lifetime Golf Course Membership. MLS# N3419132

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5128 Tom Thomson Court Minutes To 407 & 401! Over 4,000 Sq ft W/Add’l 1,1000 Sq ft Nanny Loft/In-Law Suite W/Self-Contained Kitchen & Bath! Over $300,000 In Upgrades. 4+1 bdrm, 4.5 bath, Custom Window Coverings, 10Ft Ceilings, 8Ft Doors, 9Ft Bsmt Ceilings, In-Ground Sprinkler, Porcelain & Hardwood Flrs, Thermadore Appliances & more!

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Prestigious “MarkhaM Village” only $825,000!! Det. Brick 2-Storey, 4 Bdrm, 4 Bath, Bright Kit. + Eating Area, S/S Appls. Cer. Fls & Bkspl. & W/O to Patio & Mature Ldscp. Yd! Sep. Formal Din/Liv. W. Bay Wdw & Fr. Drs & Open Concept to Mn. Fl. Fam. w. Gas Frpl! Brazilian Cherry Hdwd Fls, Mn. Fl. Ldry + ent. to Att. Dbl. Gar, Prof. Fin. Bsmt. + Nice 4pc. Bath, + WICC, Foyer w. Circ. Oak Staircase, MBr + WICC + Gorg, Reno Ens. Bath Sep. glass Shower Lrg. Tub/Granite Counters, CAC, CVAC, 6 Appl’s! Immaculate Home Quiet St. Walk to Hi Demand Schools, GO Train, Shops, Public Transit & Parks.

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Sylvia Houghton

Sales Representative

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• Fully Renovated 5+1 Bedroom Home in the Conservation Area Backing to Ravine • Two Master Bedrooms! Each w/Walk-in Closets & Private Ensuites • Upgraded Open Concept Kitchen w/ Granite Counters & Stainless Steel Appliances • Gleaming Hardwood Flooring and Cathedral Ceiling • Finished Walk-out Basement with a Recreation Room, Workshop, Bedroom & Bathroom

• Great Opportunity to Build the Home of your Dreams! • Roy H Crosby Elementary School and Markville Secondary School Districts • Steps to Markville Mall, Centennial GO, Community Centre, Public Transit & More! • The Possibilities are Endless! Call us Today for More Details!

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• Situated in Cornell Rouge! Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home with Too Many Upgrades to List! • Hardwood Floors T/O Main. Upgraded Kitchen w/Viking Appliances, Granite & Hwd Flrs • Main Flr Office w/Pot Lights. Second Floor Den. Premium Corner Lot • Main Flr Laundry Room w/Direct Access to Double Garage • Huge Master Retreat w/Walk-in Closet, 5Pc Ensuite & Additional Sitting Area

• Bright and Sunny 3 Bdrm, 3 Bath Home, with Huge Private Backyard • Beautiful Hwd Flooring & Crown Moulding in Living & Dining • Layout Includes Separate Family Room with Walk-out to Deck • Prof. Finished Basement w/Gas Fireplace, Pot Lights and 4-Piece Bathroom • Enjoy being steps to the GO Station, Schools, Markville Mall & More

$638,000

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Country Living Near the City

• Fully Upgraded 2 Bedroom Home w/California Shutters • Finished Basement w/Large Recreation Rm & Separate Entrance • Chef’s Kitchen w/Quartz Counters, Centre Island & Walk-out to Deck • Living & Dining w/Hardwood Flooring. Master w/ 5 Piece Ensuite • Huge Lot w/ Long Driveway & Garage w/Direct Access

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Bright & Sunny in Angus Glen

• Stunning 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Detached Meticulously Maintained Home • Fully Reno’d Kitchen w/Granite Counters, Marble Backsplash, Extended Cabinets & SS Apps • Professionally Finished Basement & Two Car Garage • Master Retreat with 4-Piece Ensuite, Walk-in and Double Closets • Convenient Second Floor Laundry Room.

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End Unit Townhome in Berczy!

• Elegant Four Bedroom Home Full of Upgrades • Finished Bsmt w/Large Recreation Rm, Bathroom and Extra Bedroom. • Hardwood Flrs T/O; Main Flr w/Pot Lights. Eat-in Chef’s Kitchen w/Walk-out to Extra Wide Backyard • 3rd Flr Private Master Bdrm w/4Pc Ensuite & Walk-in Closet • Three Bedrooms on Second Flr. Renovated Main Bathroom w/Upgraded Vanity

www.GetBenczik.com

*OAC, some conditions apply. Leslie and seller must agree on price and closing date at the time of listing. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale.

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In the Heart of Raymerville

Spectacular 4 Bedroom Family Home Amazing Curb Appeal with Lush Landscaping and In-Ground Pool with Spa. Main Flr w/Hardwood & Crown Moulding. Family Room w/Gas Fireplace Four Spacious Bedrooms Including Master with 4-Piece Ensuite Finished Basement with Cozy Recreation Room with Gas Fireplace

www.GetBenczik.com

Breathtaking Executive Home in Markham

• Sitting on a Huge Pie Shaped Lot, in a Quiet Court this 4+2 Bdrm, 5 Bath Home is Full of Luxurious Upgrades • Hardwood Flooring T/O Main Flr. Fireplace & Pot Lights in Family Rm. • Renovated Kitchen w/Granite Counters, Backsplash, Pot Lights & Stainless Steel Apps • Walk-out to Patio from Breakfast Area. Main Flr Office & Laundry w/Separate Side Entrance • Finished Bsmt w/Large Recreation Room w/Wet Bar, Bathroom & 2 Bedrooms

www.GetBenczik.com

Call Leslie Benczik For a FREE HOME EVALUATION Anytime at 905-477-7766

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50 FONThILL BLVd, UNIONVILLE Unionville, Mins. To Main St., Art Gallery, Toogood Pond. Unbelievable Custom Built Home, Brand New. Approx 4000 Sq. Ft. Of Luxury. Very High End Finishes. 20’ Ceilings Great Rm, 10’ Main, 9’ 2nd $3,289,000 Flr, 14 Skylights, 4 Fireplaces, Triple Car Garage!

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219 SEcONd STREET, STOUFFVILLE

Unbelievable Century Home. Definitely One Of A Kind In The Heart Of Beautiful Downtown Stouffville. Huge Front Porch. Extra Lot At Back Apprx 33’ X 50.38’. Parking For 6 Cars In Driveway. Home Totally Renovated. $1,149,000

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4 JONQUIL cREScENT, MARkhAM Absolutely Stunning Custom Built Home With Approx 7000 Sq. Ft. Of Living Space. Luxury Finishes On An Impressive 66 x 190 Sq. Ft. Lot. Seeing Is Believing. One of a kind, professionally finished lower level with separate entrance and nanny’s quarters with 3 walk outs to massive rear yard. Decor by Monaco Interiors. Main floor bedroom. $2,899,000

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Fantastic Opportunity To Own This Gem Of A Property! This Is A SALE LEASEBACK Opportunity With The “Property Only”. 8,000 Sq. Ft. Building Totally Restored On $1,325,000 Approximately 1/2 Acre Of Property.

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Unbelievable Updated Family Home in Markham Village Approx 3000 Sq. Ft. of Luxury. Note Lot Size 60x115Ft. Prof Finished Lower Level with Kitchen. Definitely One of a Kind!

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19 JAMES MccULLOGh ROAd, STOUFFVILLE

First time buyers’ dream. Semi approx. 1500 sq ft of luxury built by Starlane. Largest lot in neighbourhood, bright beautiful kitchen, professionally landscaped. New stone walkway $598,000 front and back. Mins to schools & parks.

15 FAIRGATE cREScENT, STOUFFVILLE

Fabulous Fairgate Home Approx 2900 Sq. Ft. Lovely Family Home. Walk to Historic Main St, Go Train, Shops. Stouffville Lot Approx. 60x110 Ft. Main Floor Office. 3 Season Room off $899,800 Kitchen. Walk to Parks & Schools..

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30 PENNOck cRES, MARkhAM

Sold in 2 days! Asking $888,000

Asking $1,680,000

SOLd FOR $960,000

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68 MAIN STREET N, MARkhAM 157 MAIN STREET, #203, UNIONVILLE 190 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE, 2Nd FLOOR Live on Main Street, Markham in this incredible Historic Main St Unionville 2nd Floor Office Space.Walk To Cafes,Toogood Amazing 2nd flr space on historic Main St. Unionville. Walk to Cafes, lifestyle. Brand new condos with first class finishes. Pond & Art Galleries. Space Fronts Onto Main St. Approx 1150 Sq Ft. Toogood Pond and Galleries. Space Fronts onto Main St. Approx 1400 Sq. #315 BAchELOR 488 SF $262,990. #614 2 BEdS + dEN 1060 SF $689,990

3 Offices Plus Kitchen. Offices Could Be Leased Separately. Suitable For Professional Offices.

$32 SF + UTILITIES

Ft. Newly renovated. Presently used as a Spa with 4 separate rooms.

$22 SF + $8 TMI + UTILITIES

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STORAGE SPACE THAT WORKS BETTER – AND SMARTER Clutter is like a magnet − once it starts, it’s hard to control. If you’re lucky enough to have a vanity, it can often become a catch all for random products, makeup and styling tools. Keep your countertops looking pristine by stripping away nonessentials, use shallow baskets, cosmetics organizer trays or bathroom totes to clear the countertop and organize items beneath the sink.

You can also take to the back of doors, outfit short cabinets with slim caddies or try a pegboard and narrow hooks for taller spaces to keep grooming and makeup tools and supplies close at hand for easy-see de-cluttering. If you have drawers, make your primping process a breeze by limiting the top drawer to products you use often. Drawer dividers are essential for keeping neat, otherwise you’ll quickly have a junk drawer on your hands. Wooden boxes and trays help categorize items and are available in various sizes and materials, so they can be mixed and matched to fit any drawer. The key to staying organized is making the best use of the space you have. With a little imagination and the right additions, get your bathroom organized once and for all.

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• Approx 7,068 s.f. on 2 floors; 4,068 s.f. ground floor retail, 3,000 s.f. 2nd floor office • Ground floor currently leased to 2 tenants. • 2nd floor, attractive office space currently vacant. • 12 parking spaces at front of building, 1 space at rear. • Zoning permits many retail, commercial, office uses. • Great Location at entrance to Markham Town. • Call listing agent for details.

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SAVE BIG AT SEARS OUTLET Offers in effect Thursday, February 25th to Wednesday, March 9 th Unless otherwise stated, while quantities last. Sale price merchandise may not be exactly as illustrated.

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JOB POSTING JOB TITLE: Phone Verifier, Casual Part Time BUSINESS UNIT: Aurora, ON THE OPPORTUNITY: This position acts as the key liaison between the newspaper and the carrier force which delivers our product. From receipt of a customer/ circulation/corporate inquiry, the verification representative must take ownership of the inquiry to ensure the route is verified and results communicated to the appropriate parties. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Successfully conduct verification calls to ensure deadlines are consistently met • Handle a high volume of outbound calls per shift • Ensure that FDSA Policy & Procedures are met on a daily basis WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Experience with outbound phone calls an asset • Strong telephone presentation skills • Excellent verbal, written and listening skills • Strong computer skills • Solid organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task • Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline oriented environment • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team environment If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to esmyth@yrmg.com by February 28, 2016. Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SITE SUPERINTENDENT Established General Contractor seeks a SITE SUPERINTENDENT having a minimum 5 years of experience working in the ICI sector on projects valued up to $5M. The successful candidate will have strong skills in construction methods and procedures and be detail oriented with excellent communication skills.

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

Danielle Lankin was ‘sparkle in your eye’ By Simon martin

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he true character of a person is often revealed not during good times but how she reacts to adversity. It’s hard to think of a more difficult situation than the one 20-year-old Mount Albert native Danielle Lankin found herself in in 2013. It started with headaches. She thought nothing of it but, after awhile, her mom, Deborah, insisted she be checked out by a doctor.

‘I thought, ‘This is crazy.” She had been 100 per cent. Perfectly healthy.’ “I thought, ‘This is crazy,’” Deborah said. “She had been 100 per cent, perfectly healthy.” The news from Southlake Regional Health Centre was not good — Danielle had a brain tumour the size of a fist. Danielle was diagnosed with brain cancer after having the large mass removed. The surgery damaged her cognitive skills and left her paralysed on her right side. She started aggressive treatments of chemotherapy and radiation. The easy thing would have been to wallow in self-pity but Danielle was determined, instead, to live life to the fullest. “She held strong right to the end,” Deborah said. “Her world had crashed down but she still had good spirit and could laugh and joke.”

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Danielle would go in to schools in the York Region District School Board and local colleges and share her story about fighting brain cancer. Danielle grew up in Mount Albert and attended Mount Albert Public School and Huron Heights Secondary School. She had just started studying nursing at Georgian College when she was diagnosed. “She would have graduated from Georgian this year,” Deborah said. Danielle chose to go into nursing because she always wanted to work with people and loved science in school. “She would have made a fabulous nurse,” Deborah said.

The response from the community eclipsed anything her family could have imagined. They blew past their original goal of $25,000 and raised more than $40,000. With the help of her family, Danielle fought her disease with courage. The family rallied around her and supported her as best they could. Danielle’s older sister, Jaime Lynn, started a fundraising page on gofundeme.com in 2014 to raise money to support her medical care and quality of life. The Lankins wanted to install a ramp and lift in their house, so they could move Danielle with greater ease.

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Danielle Lankin’s friends and family held a Journey Against Brain Cancer - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser in May 2013. Here, Danielle is surrounded by her loving family, mom, Deb and sisters, Lindsay (left) and Jaime Lynn. To read the story, follow: bit.ly/1RYWVwp The response from the community eclipsed anything her family could have imagined. They blew past their original goal of $25,000 and raised more than $40,000. Danielle was able to go to Florida, Whistler and Vancouver in her final year.

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“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.”

She fought her disease with amazing courage but eventually succumbed to cancer in January 2015. She was 21. Last month, Deborah and Danielle’s sisters, Jamie Lynn and Lindsay set off luminaires in her memory. Danielle’s legacy lives on even 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.

after she passed away. She donated her eyes, which are being used by a 32-year-old and an eight-year-old. Deborah was at Sunnybrook recently and Danielle’s radiologist still had the funky socks Danielle gave him. “She will truly be missed. She was the highlight and sparkle in your eye,” Deborah said.

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Personal Prayer To The Holy Spirit Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Holy Spirit Thou make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal. You who give the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank You for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Amen. Person must pray this 3 consecutive days without stating one’s wish. After the 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this as soon as your favor has been granted.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF ROSA (ROSE) PENNACCHI, DECEASED All persons having claims against the Estate of ROSA (ROSE) PENNACCHI, late of Markham, ON, deceased, who died on or about September 27, 2015, are hereby notified to send particulars of the same to the undersigned on or before April 10, 2016, after which date the estate will distribute, with regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice and the undersigned will not then be liable to any person of whose claims they shall not then have notice. DATED at Markham, Ontario, this 23rd day of February, 2016. Royal Trust Corporation of Canada Agent for the Estate Trustee 155 Wellington Street West, 20th Floor Toronto, ON M5V 3K7 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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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 LYNES, Donald Edward It is with much sadness we announce the sudden passing of Don, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend on February 21, 2016. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Una Lynes, Don is survived by his loving wife, Jane; daughter, Jennifer Lynes Murray; son-in-law Dan Murray; granddaughters, Evie and Jane Murray; brothers, Peter Lynes, and his wife Susan, and Eric Lynes, and his wife Indra; brothers-inlaw, Merlin Donald and his wife Thais, and Michael Donald; nieces, Keely Cambridge and husband Adrian, and their children Devyn and Keianna, Erin Baese and husband Jason; nephews, Peter Donald and wife Shirley, and Julian Donald and wife Krystle; cousins, Barbara Anderson and husband Bill, daughter Stephanie; Lorraine Williams and daughter Amber and David Lynes. A close and loving family, all will miss Don’s sense of humour, generosity, and unfailing optimism. Born in Montreal, Don and Jane moved to Markham in 1972 where they stayed until moving to Waterloo in 2014. Don, in partnership with his brother Eric, followed in their father’s footsteps and established a successful plastic manufacturing business. With his sense of humour, loyalty, and generosity, Don built a strong relationship with employees and colleagues, many of whom became close friends. He was well respected in the plastics industry and will be missed by all. There will be a private cremation and interment. Friends and family will be received at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine Ave, Markham (4 lights north of Hwy 7) (905)305-8508. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, February 28th from 4-8 p.m. A celebration of Don’s life will be on Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel. Special thanks to all of the doctors and healthcare professionals at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Grand River Hospital and Waterloo Region EMS. Don always enjoyed watching his grandchildren play at the park. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Empire Public School’s playground fund by going to https://www.canadahelps.org/dn/15506. Please direct your donation to Empire PS (in the dropdown menu) and indicate in the “message for WEFI” that the donation is for the “playground fund in memory of Don Lynes”. Online condolences and donations may be made to www.chapelridgefh.com

In Loving Memory of Carolina Bobadilla Viales It’s only been 2 years since God called you home March 2, 2014 but it already feels like an Eternity to me, My Love... You were a Mom and Wife so Special, who was loved so very much, And brought so much happiness to the many hearts you touched. You were always kind, caring and so understanding too, And if help was ever needed, it so freely came from you. You were a gift to all the world and brought joy to everyone, And Life has never been the same ever since you have been gone. It’s lonely here without you, I miss you more each day, For life is not the same for me, since you were called away. Good night my Sweetheart, I will Always and Forever Love You, Until we meet again on the road to Eternal Life. Sleep on sweet Mother and Wife, and take thy rest, God called thee home, He thought it best. May those whose Love to her was given, All meet and live with her in Heaven. Love, Hugs and Kisses, My Love and Soul Mate, Always and Forever in our hearts... Gee, Matthew and Mary-Louise

WRIGGLESWORTH, Arthur Brian Passed peacefully on February 18, surrounded by his Loved ones at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Brian dedicated his life to others as the Commissioner of Recreation and Culture for the Town of Markham for over 20 years. He is responsible and will be remembered for unfailing efforts to bring world class recreation facilities and programs to the people of Markham. His professional success however, does not overshadow the quality of husband, father and grandfather that he was. Husband to Pat of 53 years, he showed us that the key to a wonderful marriage is love, understanding and hard work. As a father to Rick, Brad (Kelly), and Jeff (Michelyn), he showed us to live with unconditional love as he practiced it in everything he did. Papa was adored by his 9 Grandchildren, Kristen, Hayley, Brittany, Brian, Aaron, Tricia, Avery, Warren and Foster. It was truly a joy to see Papa with his kids and the love and admiration that they all shared. A true measure of a man is what you leave behind, this man left behind a family firmly rooted to overcome the difficulties that come each day, this will be a big one, but he has prepared us well and left us in a position to continue his legacy. We may have lost a giant, but he Lives on in us… A visitation and Memorial Service will take place on Friday February 26, 2016 at the DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main Street N. (Markham Road), Markham, Ontario. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm followed by the service at 2:00pm. A private family interment will take place at the Avondale Cemetery, Stratford Ontario, at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully accepted to the Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Hospital in his memory as they gave us 8 years with this incredible man that otherwise would not be possible. PUGH, Walter Albert Peacefully at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Friday, February 19, 2016 in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Doris Pugh and the late Margaret Shearer-Pugh. Loving father of Ron (Jacqui), Richard (Marie), John (Alison) and the late Valerie Twilley. Lovingly remembered by his 18 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. He will be missed by his friends and family. A special thanks to the caring staff at Sunrise of Unionville, the staff of 3WF at Markham Stouffville Hospital and the palliative care unit. Friends will be received at Dorset Park Baptist Church, 1428 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, on Friday, February 26, 2016 from 11 am until time of Funeral Service in the church at 12 p.m. Interment Dickson Hill Cemetery following reception. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Online condolences may be made at www.dixongarland.com.

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