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EDUCATION

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The case of a missing Markham woman is now being investigated as a possible homicide.

Ying Chun (Annie) Li, 36, was last seen by her family June 12 at 6 p.m., in the area of Denison Street and Markham Road.

She has not been in contact with her family or returned home since.

Li may have been seen in the Richmond Hill area at about 7 p.m. the day she went missing.

She is know to frequent the Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue and Fairview YING CHUN LI Mall areas of Toronto.

Police and Li’s family are growing increasingly concerned for her wellbeing and her disappearance is now considered suspicious.

Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit have released a photo of a possible witness they wish to speak to.

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York Region has launched a campaign to rally public pressure for the extension of the Yonge Street subway north to Richmond Hill.

The region and the York Region Rapid Transit Corporation want to build on the momentum created by a $55-million investment by the province last month.

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The money will be used for preliminary design work needed to bring the subway north from Finch Avenue to Hwy. 7.

“The Yonge North Subway Extension project is now on track and moving forward thanks to the generous support of our partner, the government of Ontario,” regional chairperson Wayne Emmerson said in a statement Tuesday to kick off the campaign.

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“We now need to secure a longterm funding commitment to make this subway a reality.”

The $4-billion subway extension is the region’s top transit priority and would accommodate more than 165,000 riders on weekdays.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Student immunization rate jumps from 34 to 99 % tion status against nine vaccine-preventable diseases unless they are exempted for mediTwo thirds of 17-year-old York Region stu- cal, religious or conscience reasons.

The province requires school-aged childents were at risk of being suspended for dren to be vaccinated against diphtheria, failing to be properly immunized, but have finished off the school year with the proper tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), varishots, medical officer of health Dr. Karim cella (chickenpox), polio, measles, mumps, rubella and meningococcal meningitis.

Kurji says.

“We need to think about vaccinations as a Watch out, seven-year-olds, you’re next. health investment for the When the region present and the future,” checked in January, 8,900 of Kurji said in a statement. more than 13,000 17-year- 8,900 of more than “Immunization is the old students in the region most effective way to were either missing immuprotect individuals and nizations or had out-ofthe community from date records, putting them vaccine-preventable at risk of being suspended 17-year-old students in York diseases like measles, from school. mumps and meningoRegion were missing That works out to a 34 coccal meningitis — now immunizations per cent compliance rate. and for years to come.”

Worried the students This fall, public would head off to post-sechealth’s focus will shift to seven-year-old stuondary school and the workforce without the proper immunizations, the region sent out dents to ensure they have the proper shots.

In May, the province introduced legisreminder letters and held 54 extra immunizalation that would require parents seeking tion clinics on evenings and weekends.

By the end of the school year, more than non-medical immunization exemptions to 99 per cent of the students had complied take a lesson on the benefits of vaccinations with Ontario legislation requiring parents to through public health.

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Immunization is the most effective way to prevent diseases like measles, mumps and meningococcal meningitis, says York Region Public Health.

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providers to tell public health units which shots have been given to children, which would help reduce the number of students being suspended from school for out-of-date immunization records.

York Region parents can report immunization information online at eimmunization.

york.ca, by faxing documents to 1-866-2582026 or by calling York Region public health at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 73456.

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Buyers head NORTH for the lifestyle they crave Alison Brownlee abrownlee@metrolandnorthmedia.com As real estate prices continue to rise in the Greater Toronto Area, more home hunters may consider looking farther north.

The average price of a Greater Toronto Area home was roughly $739,000 in April.

However, the average price of a property in Muskoka, Haliburton and Orillia was $253,000 for non-waterfront and $425,000 for waterfront in March.

So what can you buy if you decide to spend the equivalent of an average GTA home purchase in cottage country?

How about a 2,700-squarefoot waterfront home that boasts five bedrooms and two bathrooms with 160 feet of shoreline on Fairy Lake?

And who wouldn’t love cathedral ceilings, wood beam accents, hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace also included?

And it comes with a different lifestyle, too.

Ferlito Zambrano said he and his wife made the decision to move to Muskoka for the sake of their kids, though he continued to work in Toronto.

“We had always gone north to cottages,” said Zambrano, a paramedic who works full-time in Toronto and York Region.

“And because of the kids’ experience going to the cottage every summer, we made a decision.”

The couple moved from Toronto to Aurora when their first child was born, and then moved to Newmarket when they welcomed their second. But elementary school proved difficult for the kids, as Zambrano said they were bullied.

Seven years ago, the couple decided to move their family north to a 12-acre waterfront property in cottage country, permanently.

“It was for their safety and to create a living environment that our kids would never forget,” he

Here’s a look at what you can snap up in cottage country for around the average price of a GTA home: said. “It is a great place to grow – the water, the fresh air and the outdoor activities. And it’s like an early retirement for me.”

Zambrano still works in Toronto and the GTA. He travels south for his shifts and stays in the city while working before returning home for his days off.

“Living in the big city, you’re dealing with the traffic. Living in Muskoka, you’re dealing with the traffic of the wildlife,” he laughed.

“Deer, moose, bears.”

He said he has spotted moose in the middle of the road and even once had a bear in the kitchen, which the family dog kept in check.

“You have to realize, living in Muskoka, that is the surroundings,” he said.

The family searched extensively before settling on Utterson, a hamlet in the municipality of Huntsville.

The couple was able to put a bid on the property before it went on the market.

“Sometimes the decision you make is about timing and you just make it,” he said. “Timing is everything.”

Bracebridge resident Greg Mournahan, a fellow York Region paramedic, said his Muskoka neighbourhood is filled with former and current Toronto and GTA emergency services personnel.

“If you’re coming up here because property is cheaper, it’s not going to work that way.

I don’t think (it is) if you take into account vehicle expense and added rent in the GTA,” said Mournahan, referring to those who live in cottage country and commute to work in the city.

344 Swallowdale Rd., Huntsville, $719,000 This 2,700-square-foot waterfront home boasts five bedrooms and two bathrooms with 160 feet of shoreline on Fairy Lake.

And who doesn’t love cathedral ceilings, wood beam accents, hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace.

3093 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset $750,000 Kawagama Lake never looked so good from this 3,200-square-foot waterfront home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and four-season sunroom. It even has its own master bedroom wing, plus stone fireplaces and lots of decks outside.

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Many GTA families who enjoy cottage life in the summer, are trading in their city houses and buying a cottage country home in Muskoka.

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“You have to like the area.”

He and his wife loved the area so much, they decided to build their own home on a non-water-

front lot 27 years ago.

Mournahan has commuted ever since, staying overnight in the city during his shifts.

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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.

No Standing Committee or Council meetings scheduled for this week Proclamations for July 2016: National Drowning Prevention Week (July 16 to 23) 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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SALMON

All the bears in the nature films can't be wrong; the run of Sockeye is a much anticipated event for the more civilized among us too. We've received a load of this salmon, and it will be available in warmsmoked form at the deli, as well. Think salmon for dinner, the bears already are!

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These are from our delicious air-chilled chickens and marinated in any of our three signature preparations: Teriyaki, BBQ, or (my favourite) Maple Mustard. These are ideal for the grill, the oven or even cubed and put on kebabs! Plain chicken breasts will also be an special.

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Most of my teammates know that I enjoy Caesar, and when it's Ev's turn for bevvies, that's what they're getting. Thomas and I have approached this in a scientific manner though, and we'll be doing a taste test on the three different mixes that we are promoting from Aisle Four this week. They are Walters' Caesar Mix (725ml), Uncle Dougie's (948ml) and OFF Zing Zang Caesar Mix (946ml). They range THIS from $7.49 to $8.49 per bottle, and they will WEEK all be featured at...

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Also from the Aisle, we'll have 'The Pickle Guys' Million Dollar Relish. It's actually $10.00 per jar...and when I saw that, I muttered in my inside voice — "there is no way we will promote that." I went down and got /500ML a jar to try (for breakfast) and...wow — I love it, JAR but for this week we've changed the price to

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Whether you like your rib sauce hot or not, The 14th Annual Markham Rotary Ribfest and Music Festival promises adventure for a range of palates.

Award-winning ribbers from across North America, sponsored by Remington Group, will offer up eats as will food trucks.

The Beer Bistro and Garden will offer views of the entertainment on all sides. The annual rib tasting competition takes place Sunday afternoon with a panel of local celebrities, along with the People’s Choice Awards.

Entertainment will be last all weekend with a lineup of local bands rocking out from the Main Stage, sponsored by Seneca College. Sunday afternoon brings the inaugural Battle of the Bands hosted by 94.9 The Rock.

Performers make their debut with a variety of buskers, daring street performances and a Live-Painted Mural Creation all weekend long. The mural was commissioned and will be permanently installed in neighbouring downtown Markham.

The ribfest event will be outdoors at the Markham Civic Centre (101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham).

Other notable attractions include carnival rides and fun for families in the Scotiabank Kids Zone, a Cooling Station provided by On Side Restoration, and a Staged Truck auction provided by Heather Sally Design and Century 21 Leading Edge Realty’s Kimberly Clark which will be awarded to the highest bidder.

The Markham Rotary Ribfest and Music Festival was originally created by the Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise in 2003 as a way to bring the community together for a weekend of fun while raising funds from attendee donations for worthy local and international humanitarian efforts.

To date, the club has raised more than $350,000, and contributed to charitable organizations such as Markham Stouffville Hospital, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of York, Centre for Dreams, Evergreen Hospice and the Kenya Water and Sanitation Project.

A very important announcement about the future of the Markham Rotary Ribfest and Music Festival will take place with members of Markham city council, honoured guests and sponsor representatives from the Main Stage on Friday, July 8 at 7 p.m.

Learn more about the Markham Rotary Ribfest and Music Festival by visiting www.markhamribfest.com or /markhamribfest on Social Media including event hours: Friday, July 8, 5 to 11 p.m.

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We'll be featuring a totally guilt-inducing Croissant WHAT’S Sandwich at the cafe this weekend. We bake our croissants every morning, so they're always fresh, and we'll be filling We’ll start off with Cathy’s Summer Roasted Corn Salad. Ingredients include diced sweet peppers and roma them with our homemade roast turkey breast, a slice of smoked bacon, Evan's fave tomatoes, black beans, snipped green onions, Jarlsberg cheese, 'greens' and a dressing of vidalia onions, lemon juice and wine vinegar.

Let's start with PECAN PIES! These are honey mustard mayonnaise.

Reg. $1.99/100g. You’ll find this to be a made in our 9" size, and we use lots of our I am about an avid coffee drinker as you will find, but jumbo premium pecans, all toasted-up for pretty refreshing salad, and it’s best enjoyed I haven't been able to drink it in the heat, so I thought it at room temp.

THIS WEEK only appropriate that we'd feature our Iced flavour, and then make that butter tart-like filling that makes these the sensation that they Next out is our Chilled Blueberry Soup. We’ll be using Latte as well. We brew a double shot of are. Reg. $15.95 each. some of our B.C. blueberries, apple juice, a touch of espresso to order over ice, fill to the top with cumin, lemon juice, maple syrup and a milk and flavour with caramel, hazelnut, LEMON POPPY-SEED COFFEE CAKES french vanilla or maple. Reg. $3.95/16 oz. THIS WEEK are next. These are of a more dense and rich bit of seasoning. Chill is how to be…….

OFF Reg. $8.95 per 900ml container Sunday Brunch will begin with a Chicken Orzo Soup, texture, with a super-lemony flavour from Further, we will be making ‘SAUCE’…….in many flavours! and either Cajun-Style Rigatoni with Chicken and the zested lemons, the juice, and the lemon The first is Buffalo Style Butter Sauce, which is what Broccoli, Chicken Breasts in Sundried Tomato Sauce curd that is baked in. It's then glazed with a you need to make your own Buffalo Chicken in whichever or our Beef Stroganoff, with either fondant icing with a few more seeds for good style you wish; the second is our well-known Jack Daniels rice or mashed, tea or coffee and a measure. Reg. $18.95 ea. mini dessert, all for Sauce, and the third is a more chunky sauce, actually a Served from noon till 2 Our third offering will be our NANAIMO Mango Salsa. To make this, we use Ataulfo mangoes, sweet BARS in the 8 x 5 pan size.....Just enough vidalia onions, diced sweet peppers, fresh parsley and thyme, FARMERS for some of us once you get started...No need honey, and hot sauce. The salsa will be good with chicken to wax euphoric about these as it's all been for sure, the sockeye salmon this week, almost any nacho, and perhaps a cheese. The Salsa and Buffalo Sauce will be In the very old days of helping my dad, making these was said. Just buy them if you want the genuine promoted at $3.99 each (250ml) and the Jack Daniels one of the first things that he trusted me to do. The ‘stuffer’ article... Reg. $10.95/pan.

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The languages spoken represented a mini United Nations, but everyone was polite and friendly.

The Asian couple right behind me was a little too friendly, constantly giggling at private jokes and bumping into me — and apologizing — as they looked at their devices.

As I inched my way to the front of the line, I became aware that one man with a strong Russian accent was giving the elderly man with the cane his spot in the line. Then came an active discussion and much gesturing with the woman seated on the chair, trying to give up her chair to the older man.

Finally, a staff person at one of the counters helpfully waved over the elderly gentleman and said loudly, so all of us could hear, something to the effect that he would be served without waiting in line.

Not a soul objected.

How wonderfully Canadian it all was. Despite the fact the government office was overwhelmed, staff and residents maintained their composure and showed kindness and deference to each other.

After exactly one hour wait, it was my turn and my new health card is now “in the mail” — if we don’t have a postal strike.

Re: York police union begins work-to-rule campaign, June 30.

Concerning this article, the first thought that comes to mind is the lack of leadership on the part of the York Regional police services board chair.

Presumably, it falls on the shoulders of the Markham mayor, as he is the chairperson. How would his finger pointing address the escalating police budget and the impending job action?

The Sunshine List keeps getting longer and longer every year and has reached a critical point whereby more than 70 per cent of the force makes more than $100,000 a year.

Contract after contract, the police services board essentially rubber stamped the benefits and salary increases without any serious dialogue with the union to work out a blueprint for a

balanced approach to smart policing and to maintain a long term, sustainable police budget.

How is a mandated ticket quota an effective use of valuable police resources?

Members of the police board get paid to sit on the board to ensure the police force operates in an efficient and sustainable manner to protect us. The mayor is compensated to be the chairperson, in addition to his compensation package north of $200,000.

By the way, the mayor of Toronto makes less than the mayor of Markham, yet the City of Toronto is seven times larger than the City of Markham.

From an economics standpoint, I feel the mayor has little credibility criticising the police union. There is a public bargaining process in place between the board and the union.

The process to determine the mayor’s compensation is done by council behind closed doors. What is the criteria? Where is the perfor-

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To set an example, the budget restraint measure should start at the top.

Let us not forget the mayor’s pet project a few years ago; the GTA arena fiasco.

Markham taxpayers were on the hook for more than $750,000 with nothing to show for it.

The irony is our mayor was re-elected unchallenged. The real question is: do residents of the great City of Markham deserve better?

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Police said an 18-year-old woman was sexually assaulted around 1 p.m. as she unlocked the front door of her Keele Street and Rutherford Road home in Vaughan Thursday, May 26.

In a second incident, police said a 33-year-old woman was walking in the Whitmore Avenue and Fairleigh Crescent area of Toronto Wednesday, June 8 when she was approached from behind and sexually assaulted around 11 p.m.

The man fled when the woman screamed.

Almost two weeks later, Toronto police said a 29-year-old woman was walking in the Brooke Avenue and Yonge Boulevard area of Toronto on June 21 when a man approached from behind, dragged her up a driveway, and sexually assaulted her around 11:15 p.m.

The man fled eastbound on Brooke Avenue when the woman fought him off.

The suspect is described as black, 20 to 40 years old, 5’8 to 6’0, with a muscular build, short black hair, glasses and facial hair.

He was seen driving a white 2013 or earlier model Mazda 3, which had dark coloured decal on the gas cap in the May 26 incident.

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York Regional Police have been a part of Toronto Pride festivities for years, but it appears that run may have come to an end.

Last Sunday, the Black Lives Matter Toronto movement held a sit-in during the 36th annual parade, with a list of demands, including banning police floats in future and hiring more black people.

The sit-in lasted about 30 minutes, delaying the York police float, before organizers accepted the demands and the parade continued.

The fallout has been fierce, with a number of police bodies expressing their dismay with the decision “Our attendance and visibility at these events is important to us and is based on supporting the LGBTQ community, both internally with our own members as well as externally for the citizens we serve,” the YRP statement read. “We believe that it is crucial to work with all our communities to build partnerships in celebrating diversity and promoting inclusivity for all.”

The president for the union representing

Toronto’s police officers says he was outraged at the demands.

Although neither Black Lives Matter nor Pride Parade members could be reached for comment, media reports suggest Pride Toronto’s executive director now seems to be backing away from the ban, suggesting all that was agreed to was “having a conversation” about the requests.

Mathieu Chantelois told the Star this: “What’s important for people to know is that I’m not deciding what’s in the parade; Alica [Hall, co-chair of Pride’s board of directors] doesn’t decide what’s in the parade, Black Lives Matter doesn’t… decide what’s in the parade,” Chantelois said. “Who’s deciding what’s in the parade is the membership, and my community.”

“What I did yesterday was made the parade move.”

“Special meetings” and consultations will be held to make decisions on the demands, Chantelois said.

Janaya Khan, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter Toronto, told the Canadian Press that while some of the items on the list are negotiable, the ban on police floats isn’t.

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As the merged United Way Toronto and York Region celebrates its first anniversary this month, there is no more tangible way to measure the alliance’s success than recognizing the ground-breaking financial milestone that’s allowing a boost in investment in York Region, new CEO Daniele Zanotti said.

The year before the merger, which came into effect July 1, 2015, donors contributed $89 million to Toronto’s United Way and $8 million to York’s organization, for a combined total of $97 million.

“We set, when we merged, an aggressive goal of $100 million, which was a 3-per-cent increase. We delivered and beat it, actually.

We came in a little bit higher than that,” said Zanotti, who said the merger resulted in more donors, more workplace fundraising campaigns and more volunteers.

“For all intents and purposes, that demonstrates very visibly that the synergy of the two coming together raised more dollars together for agencies right across the region… (We had a) 3-per-cent growth in fundraising that will directly go to agencies across York Region.

We have not had that for many, many years in York.”

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“The merger allowed us to take inventory and stock of the demographics in York Region and then look at how might these play out on these issues in York.”

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Launched in Toronto last year, the project connects young people facing barriers, such as poverty and lack of education, to meaningful careers in fields such as IT, retail, construction and health care through partnerships with employers, educational institutions and labour organizations.

Meanwhile, the Centre for Immigrant and Community Services in York received funding from the United Way for a program called LIFT, which prepares newcomers between 16 and 24 with in-demand job skills and employment information so they can make wise education and career choices.

In addition, the region, an entry point for many newcomers, was able to take advantage of a $750,000 investment for Syrian refugees settling in York and Toronto.

“A number of agencies across Toronto and York benefitted from that and are now directly using those dollars, as we speak, on the ground helping families integrate,” Zanotti said.

In April, the United Way released a report on the growing problem of precarious or insecure employment in York,.

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In January, the United Way conducted York’s first point-in-time count of the homeless, with information gathered from the project now being used to improve services.

The investments in York show the merger of the two United Way organizations has benefitted the region, Zanotti said.

“We began this process with a real promise to make things better for the community first and for our partners second ... so, a year in, I say very clearly, we’ve got measurable successes on that deliver on that promise,” he said. go to yorkregion.com for full story

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York Region’s schools will get a funding boost of $41 million over the next two years to help repair and renew existing buildings.

The funding was announced Tuesday morning by provincial education minister Mitzie Hunter at Joseph A. Gibson Public School in Vaughan.

The money breaks down to $25 million for York Region District School Board and $16 million for the York Catholic school board.

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The province will invest an additional $1.1 billion provincewide over the next two years for school renewal to bring the total up to $2.7 billion when existing funding is added in, she said.

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JULY 8 to 10 Markham Rotary Ribfest

Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise presents its 14th annual Markham Rotary Ribfest and Music Festival outdoors at the Markham Civic Centre.

Ribs, food trucks, beer garden, buskers, performers, kidz zone and more. Friday July 8 from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday July 9 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday July 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Learn more at www.markhamribfest.com

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JULY 10

Councillor Ho Soccer Fun Fair

Councillor Alan Ho soccer fun fair to raise money for Fort McMurray Disaster Relief. Drop by anytime 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Ashton Meadows Park. Ice cream truck, bouncy castles, fun activities. 905-479-7780.

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RICHMOND HILL CONCERT BAND

Buy rain barrel at 50-60% off retail price and benefit Markham local charity. Participation House. Order online before July 7 at RainBarrel.ca, click on Markham Charity and pick up your order July 10 at 54 Prince Charles Way, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Richmond Hill Concert Band performs at 7 p.m. as part of the Concert Sunday Series. Unionville Millennium Bandstand, corner of Main Street and Fred Varley Drive. Concerts are free.

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Guests dressed in white will enjoy an evening of fine food, wine, music, and garden themed activities in courtyard and interior of Varley Art Gallery (216 Main St. Unionville).

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Spend quality time with your family at Markham Museum (9350 Markham Rd.) and create a tile to decorate your garden. Workshop 10 a.m. to noon. Cost $45 for 1 child and 1 adult. Pre-registration required.

Call 905-305-5970 to register.

THORNHILL GARDEN TOUR

Thornhill Garden & Horticultural Society’s annual Garden Tour is July 10, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (rain or shine). Enjoy eight Thornhill gardens on self-guided tour. Tickets $15 available at Woodhill Garden Centre, 320 Steeles Ave. E.; Wild Birds Unlimited,

and more. Admission is free; hours Friday are 7 p.m. to midnight; Saturday 2 p.m. to midnight and Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. For more, visit www.power-unit.org

JULY 17 NORTH YORK CONCERT BAND

North York Concert Band performs at 7 p.m. at Unionville Millennium Bandstand. Free.

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JULY 14 ELTON ROHN PLAYS ROCKET MAN

Elton Rohn personifies Elton John with tribute to the Rocket Man! 7:30 to 9 p.m. as part of Thursday Nights at the Bandstand in Unionville.

JULY 15

Markham Garden & Horticultural Society presents a self-guided Garden Tour July 17 from noon to 4 p.m.

Spend an afternoon visiting beautiful private gardens; tickets can be purchased at local garden centres or email: markhamgardentour@gmail. com

JULY 22

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Power Unit Youth Organization invites everyone to its 15th annual Night It Up! Night Market at Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd (Hwy. 7 and Warden Ave) July 15 through 17. Enjoy more than 100 food booths featuring a variety of fusion ethnic foods with merchandize and games booths, live entertainment, Reel Asian movies, art

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Come join the BBQ hosted by Councillor Alan Ho from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Majorwood Park, situated next to Sir John A. MacDonald (45 Murison Drive). Free food and entertainment provided. For further enquiries, call 905-479-7780.

7TH TORONTO RCA BAND

7th Toronto RCA Band performs at 7 p.m. as part of the Concert Sunday Series at Unionville Millennium Bandstand, corner of Main Street and Fred Varley Drive. Concerts are free.

JULY 31

Join the Markham Museum’s Markham Classic Cruisers Events, every Wednesday night at the Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd. 6 p.m. to dusk. For more information email markhamclassiccruisers@ gmail.com.

AUG. 18 HOTEL CALIFORNIA, offering the unparalleled harmonies of Eagles classic rock on the “Thursday Nights at the Bandstand” stage. This year’s 12 performance series runs on consecutive Thursday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m, at Unionville’s Millennium Bandstand at the corner of Main Street and Fred Varley Drive.

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TSC Community Band performs at 7 p.m. as part of the Concert Sunday Series. Unionville Millennium Bandstand, corner of Main Street and Fred Varley Drive. Concerts are free.

AUG. 11 PRESENTING THE TONE DOGS

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AUG. 24 CRUISE NIGHT

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4 tips for hosting dinner under the stars During the summer, everyone always prefers to be outside, and evenings are no exception. Whether you’re seeing all the stars in the night sky at the cottage or experiencing the lights and sounds of the city, there’s something particularly magical and romantic about being outdoors after the sun sets.

The warm, open air is also the perfect setting for al fresco dining. Skip the pricey patios and invite loved ones over for some inspired summer entertaining. “Outdoor dining gives you the perfect opportunity to explore extraordinary food with your dinner guests,” says Tom Filippou, executive chef for President’s Choice Cooking School. “Don’t be afraid to give your guests some different flavours by introducing them to a collection of innovative food.”

Try Filippou’s four great tips to make sure the food you serve and the atmosphere you create are as memorable as the company you share them with.

1. Serve cool undiluted drinks. Don’t make the mistake of serving too much ice — nobody likes a watered-down drink. Use environmentallyfriendly reusable ice cubes that can easily be found in the seasonal housewares section of most retail stores.

2. Set the mood. Put on some tunes that your guests or date are sure to enjoy. Make sure you ask around to get a feel for the different tastes in music so you can prepare the perfect playlist.

Nice tunes, some great company and summer

night dining will create the perfect setting for a truly memorable evening.

3. Spend more time with guests. The last thing you want to do when entertaining is hide out in the kitchen while your guests enjoy the party outside. So cut down on food prep by serving delicious but simple appetizers like tortilla chips with fresh PC Pico de Gallo Mild Salsa Made with chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, fresh serranos, salt and key lime juice.

4. Don’t forget the citronella. The only thing you want your guests to leave your party with are full bellies, not bug bites. So make sure you keep out unwanted visitors like pesky mosquitos with citronella lamps or candles. The added lights also

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Whatever compels homeowners to consider fencing for their properties, those that have decided to install fencing will soon realize they have numerous options. Finding the right fencing material for your property requires considering a host of factors, including budget and personal style.

can be certain they choose the most climate-appropriate option.

Chain-link Chain-link fences may not add the aesthetic appeal homeowners are looking for, but they are relatively inexpensive, durable and functional.

Chain-link fences are low maintenance, though homeowners looking for fences to provide some privacy may need to get creative if they install chain-link fencing. Planting flowers, shrubbery or trees near chain-link fences can add some aesthetic appeal and a little privacy.

Aluminum Aluminum fencing is ideal for those looking for something that’s both ornamental and functional.

Aluminum fencing may not appeal to those homeowners whose biggest priority is privacy, as aluminum fences are not solid walls. But aluminum fences are typically low maintenance, and they can be effective at keeping both kids and pets in the yard.

Aluminum fences painted with a rust-inhibiting primer may require even less maintenance than aluminum fences painted without primer.

Vinyl Among the more expensive fencing options, vinyl can make up for that initial sticker shock thanks to its durability. In addition, vinyl fences require little maintenance, saving homeowners the expense of paying for upkeep such as repainting. Vinyl fencing comes in various styles, and homeowners can choose the style that best suits their priorities with

Bamboo grows naturally, which should appeal to homeowners who want their homes to have as Bamboo little negative impact on the environment as posBamboo is a less traditional fencing option sible. Bamboo provides ample privacy and comes that may appeal to homeowners who want to do in various styles. Homeowners should consult with something that’s both different and eco-friendly. a fencing specialist before choosing a style so they

regard to aesthetic appeal and privacy.

Wood Of course, no discussion of fencing would be complete without mentioning wood fencing. Many homeowners love wood fencing because of its versatility. The options are endless when it comes to crafting wood fencing, which also can be stained in any colour homeowners prefer. Wood fencing can be designed not only for homeowners who prioritize privacy, but it also can be crafted for homeowners for whom privacy is not a significant concern. Wood is a relatively inexpensive fencing material, but the maintenance required to keep wood fencing looking great can sometimes be costly and time-consuming.

Options abound for homeowners looking to add fencing to their properties. Homeowners hesitant to choose a material and/or install their own fencing can consult local professionals to find the best fencing fit for their properties.

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lthough Canada Post has warned it could lock out its unionized workers as early as tomorrow, employees plan on reporting for work, hopeful the doors will be open, a Canadian Union of Postal Workers leader says.

“We’re meeting with our members and telling them to come to a regular work day on Friday, hoping that the corporation continues working. We want to continue to work,” according to Derek Richmond, the union’s Ontario region co-ordinator, third vice-president and lockout co-ordinator with Scarborough Local 602, which represents workers in York and Durham regions and North York and Scarborough.

“Negotiations are ongoing, but I don’t have information on how they’re going. We’re being upbeat. We want to work. We’re relaying the message to our members that we want to come to work, we want to continue to deliver the mail. We’re coming to work Friday like it’s a regular workday. Everyone has that mentality, that it’s a regular workday Friday.”

Richmond said he’s unaware of any plans on the union’s part to strike.

Despite being hopeful there won’t a lockout, Richmond admitted he’s not certain it can be avoided.

“Very unsure. I really don’t want to comment, say yes or no. It’s up in the air.

We have no idea what cards they’re going to play, at all,” he said.

Issues include pensions for new employees and pay equity between urban and rural carriers.

Canada Post spokesperson Jon Hamilton could not be reached for comment.

On Tuesday, the Crown corporation gave the union 72 hours notice that it could lock out workers.

“The issuing of the notice does not necessarily mean that Canada Post will not be operating on Friday. It allows the corporation to take measures that are necessary to respond to the changing business reality,” the corporation said on its website.

“The uncertainty caused by the prolonged negotiations and the union’s strike mandate is having a negative impact on the postal service.”

Canada Post presented an offer to the union on June 25, following up on July 4 to say the offer is final.

It also rejected more than $1 billion in demands from CUPW, according to the Canada Post website.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has indicated the government has no immediate plans to introduce back-to-work legislation in the event of a labour disruption, adding he wants both

sides to negotiate a settlement.

If there is a lockout or strike, you must continue to make sure your bills are paid on time. Contact your service providers to make the necessary arrangements.

York residents appear split about the impact a labour disruption at Canada Post will have on their lives.

Picking up her mail at a super mailbox, Newmarket’s Josie Fallavollita said she would be disappointed if she doesn’t receive parcels she has ordered.

“It’s going to matter because I’m expecting things that I had pre-ordered and I’m not going to get what I’m looking for, what I need,” she said.

“It’s just mail that I’m expecting to receive, so if I don’t get it, it’s not going to set me back or anything, but it’s just something that I would like to have.”

While Fallavollita, who uses online banking for some of her bills, isn’t as reliant on Canada Post as she used to be, she said she would miss mail delivery if there were a lockout or strike.

“I don’t really use the mail all that much. I use it off and on. But I do get mail.

Of course, I get my bills still. I still get parcels for my daughter that come in. She’s always ordering stuff on the Internet and what not,” she said.

“It’s important to have the mail, I think.

It’s an important thing. A lot of people rely on stuff like that. A lot of people don’t know the new technology where you can have your bills sent through email or whatever. A lot of older people, I think, are going to be affected by it.”

Ruth Church, a former member of the executive at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre who does bookkeeping for the centre, said a labour disruption could be a hardship for many older Canadians.

“I think for the majority of seniors, it will affect them quite a lot. Most of our members do not bank online and do not receive bills online, etc.

“And so, that will put them in a difficult position. Certainly some of our members do bank online, so, for myself, for example, a mail strike will have little impact,” she said.

“I think it would be a hardship, of course. And they will have businesses after them for not paying their bills.”

But Barbara Stoecklin and John Layton, who were at the centre Tuesday afternoon, said they would barely notice a lockout or strike at Canada Post.

“I don’t mail, I compute. I use a computer 90 per cent of the time. I very, very rarely mail a letter,” Stoecklin, said.

“I don’t mind Canada Post, they can disappear for all I care.”

Layton only uses Canada Post a handful of times a year.

“I post three letters a year and that’s to confirm that I’m still breathing, with the pension people,” he said.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PASSAGE OF NOBLETON AREA-SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BYLAW On Thursday June 23, 2016, York Regional Council passed the Nobleton area-specific development charge bylaw No. 2016-40, which will come into effect on September 21, 2016.

Development charges are fees collected from developers and are a primary source to help pay for the cost of growth-related capital infrastructure including water, wastewater, roads, transit and police, paramedic and public health services.

The purpose of bylaw No. 2016-40 is to fund the growth-related capital for wastewater services within the Village of Nobleton, in the Township of King. The map below illustrates the location of the urban boundary within Nobleton to which the bylaw applies.

Nobleton Community Plan

Produced by: Geomatics Division, Planning and Development Services Department, Township of King Planning Department © Copyright, The Regional Muncipality of York, October 2003

The wastewater development charges under this bylaw will apply to both residential and non-residential development. The rates, as set out in the bylaw, are as below.

Residential Type

2016 Wastewater Rates

Single and Semi-Detached Multiple Unit Dwelling Apartments >=650 square feet Apartments < 650 square feet

$9,798 $8,419 $5,919 $4,310

Non-Residential (per square foot) Industrial/Office/Institutional

$5.38

Retail

$5.38

A copy of Nobleton Area-Specific Bylaw No. 2016-40 is available online at: www.york.ca/wps/portal/yorkhome/business/yr/landdevelopment/developmentcharges Alternatively a copy can be made available for review and/or pick-up, by contacting the Regional Clerk at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 71312 or by email at denis.kelly@york.ca Any person or organization may appeal this bylaw to the Ontario Municipal Board under section 14 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 by filing with the Regional Clerk a notice of appeal setting out their objection to the bylaw and the reasons supporting the objection. The last day for appealing the 2016 Nobleton area-specific bylaw No. 2016-40 is 40 days after the passage of the bylaw, at 4:30 p.m. on August 2, 2016.

Dated: Newmarket July 7, 2016 Denis Kelly Regional Clerk 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, ON L3Y6Z1

Rejected by minor hockey team, goalie drafted by NHL Hurricanes

By Michael Hayakawa

mhayakawa@yrmg.com

When Jeremy Helvig initially tried out with the Markham Waxers novice A team he was cut by the club.

But without a goalie on their team, the Waxers asked Helvig if he wanted to fill the void.

The Markham resident accepted the offer and hasn’t looked back.

Helvig, 19, was drafted 134th overall in the fifth round of the recent NHL draft by the Carolina Hurricanes.

For the six-foot, four-inch, 202-pound Helvig, hearing his name called out on the First Niagara Center loudspeaker was a moment he won’t soon forget.

It was also a crowning moment to date in his budding hockey career.

“It sure feels great to be drafted by a great organization,” he said in reflecting on the moment. “It’s a dream come true and it is one of the best days of my life.

“I would rank this as my highest achievement in my hockey career, because I worked very hard and dreamed about this moment.

“When my name was called it was for sure the best feeling I’ve ever had.”

‘But they saw me a lot during the season because two of my teammates in Kingston in Warren Foegele and Roland McKeown are Carolina’s prospects.’

Amassing a nifty 2.13 goals against average in 27 games with the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs this past season and recording two shutouts, one assist and a .929 save percentage, Helvig acknowledged he was nervous prior to the draft in large part because he did not have any idea as to what team might select him or

Jeremy Helvig even what round he might be taken in.

In fact, when Carolina eventually selected him, Helvig conceded it caught him a bit off guard. Especially since he had no pre-draft interviews with them.

“But they saw me a lot during the season because two of my teammates in Kingston in Warren Foegele (a fellow Markham resident) and Roland McKeown are Carolina’s prospects,” he said.

Revealing he tries to emulate Montreal Canadiens goalkeeper Carey Price when guarding the twine, Helvig was quick to credit several people in helping him along the way.

Among those are his parents, who have supported his efforts throughout, along with Michael Lawrence, who assisted him last summer to improve his game.

While Helvig had a brief conversation with Carolina when he went up to meet their management team at the draft podium, he said there hasn’t been any dialogue as to where they expect him to be when the puck is dropped to start next season. However, he anticipated there will be further discussions at their prospect camp this week.

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At the request of the Attorney General and in accordance with the Justices of the Peace Act, the Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee invites applications for vacant Justice of the Peace positions in the Province of Ontario.

A Justice of the Peace is an independent judicial officer who presides in court over various proceedings under federal and provincial statutes. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications as set out in the Justices of the Peace Act. The Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee reviews and evaluates applications and classifies candidates as “Not Qualified”, “Qualified” or “Highly Qualified”.

Classifications are reported to the Attorney General, who recommends candidates for Order-in-Council appointments to the Ontario Court of Justice.

In addition to reflecting the diversity of Ontario’s population, applicants should also display the fundamental skills and abilities, personal characteristics and community awareness attributes set out in the Committee’s General Selection Criteria.

Bilingual positions require a high degree of proficiency in English as well as a superior level of oral and written proficiency in French. As First Nations people comprise a large percentage of the population in the areas being serviced by the courts in *Sarnia and *Timmins, we especially encourage people of Indigenous heritage and people with an in-depth understanding of Indigenous communities and the issues affecting those communities to apply for these vacancies.

For detailed information about the vacancies noted above, minimum qualifications and the General Selection Criteria, the required application form, and the Committee’s process, please visit the website of the Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee at www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/jpaac.

Applications for current vacancies must be submitted on the current prescribed application form and received by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Applications received after this date WILL NOT be considered.

PLEASE NOTE: Future vacancies and deadlines for applications will be posted on the Committee’s website as they occur. Interested individuals can receive e-mail notification of vacancies by registering at www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/jpaac/advertisements/registration/.

Pour voir cette annonce en français, consulter le site Web du Comité à www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/fr/jpaac/annonces.

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RELIEF DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS (hours vary) Relief Direct Support Professionals work on a casual basis, assisting with activities of daily living and promoting the implementation of person centered plans. They work together in cooperation with their work team and complete administrative duties as assigned. They seek to promote Christian Horizons’ Service Principles by enhancing relationships, promoting citizenship, valuing people’s gifts, recognizing self-determination, encouraging growth and development, and recognizing the need for holistic supports in a manner that considers each person’s intrinsic value.

Relief Direct Support Professionals are expected to respect and uphold the vision, mission and values of Christian Horizons, demonstrating the highest standards of courtesy and respect in their dealings with other employees, persons supported and both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements: Ideal candidates have education and experience in Developmental Services or a related field. A Developmental Service Worker diploma is a preferred qualification, as is First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certifications. Candidates are required to have a valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License. Computer literacy and a commitment to a respectful and person-centered approach are essential assets. Candidates must be available to work days, evenings and overnights Proficiency in speaking/reading French is a preferred asset.

All persons may apply regardless of religion or any Human Rights Code protected grounds. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities consistent with our Accessibility Policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Applicants must apply ONLINE at: http://www.christian-horizons.org/get-involved/careers/ Attach a resume and cover letter addressed to the attention of: Janet Paul, Recruitment and Employee Relations Specialist c/o Central District Office Christian Horizons, 155 Deerhide Crescent, North York, ON M9M 2Z2 (Office) 416 630-3646 (Fax) 416 630-2579 We thank all applicants; however, only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted.

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Now and forever, Sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day by the eighth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be made.

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NIELSEN, Peder February 10, 1924 - June 25, 2016

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It is with a heavy heart that we sadly announce the peaceful passing of our father, Peder Nielsen, on June 25, 2016 at Bloomington Cove Nursing Home, in Stouffville, at the age of 92.

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In keeping with Peder’s lifelong love of gardening, floral donations ARE welcome.

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We would like to extend our gratitude to the superb staff at Bloomington Cove - nurses, PSW’s & all who cared for Dad during his long battle with dementia - words cannot express how much your kindness & caring means to us…he was a quiet, kind & gentle man, and you honoured & cherished those traits in him.

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