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The race for one of four regional councillor seats on Markham council is heating up.

To date, there are six names on the list of registered candidates all vying for one of four Markham regional councillor spots.

The top four vote-getters will become Markham’s voices at regional council. The candidate with the most votes earns the title deputy mayor.

In the race are incumbent regional councillors Jack Heath, Jim Jones and Joe Li. Also in the race are Nirmala Armstrong, a local lawyer, Bin Chang, and Peter Pavlovic, president of the Aileen-Willowbrook Ratepayers Association.

Both Ms Armstrong and Mr. Pavlovic ran in the 2010 municipal election for regional councillor.

Other incumbents running in the 2014 municipal election include Howard Shore in the new ward 1, Carolina Moretti in the new ward 4, Colin Campbell in the new ward 5, Logan Kanapathi in the new ward 7 and Alex Chiu in the new ward 8.

Mr. Campbell is up against Siva Siagnanam and Raj Subramaniam.

Mr. Kanapathi, who is also seeking the Liberal nomination for the new federal Scarborough North riding, is up against Sothy Sella.

Mr. Chiu is up against Josephy (Mohan) Remisiar, president of the Milliken Mills Lions Club and the Markham Tamil Orga-

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Mr. Remisiar came in second behind the incumbent Mr. Chiu in the 2010 municipal election.

There is also a race shaping up in the new ward 6 between Amanda Yeung Collucci and Raymond Miu. Other registered candidates include Rukshan Para for York Region School Board trustee for Markham wards 4 and 5; Juanita Nathan and Yogi Suri for public school board trustee for Markham wards 7 and 8.

The municipal election is Oct. 27.

The nomination process closes Sept. 12 at 2 p.m.

Those interested in running for either mayor, regional councillor or ward councillor as well as school board trustee can submit their nomination form to the city clerk during regular business hours along with the applicable fee: $200 for the office of mayor and $100 for other offices.

WHO CAN RUN? To run for a spot on Markham council you must be: • 18 or older; • a Canadian citizen; • a Markham resident or Markham landowner or tenant or the spouse of said person; and • eligible to vote.

Candidates will also be asked to provide photo identification, proof of age, residency and citizenship.

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MARKHAM COUNCIL Markham Council, Standing Committee and several Advisory and Sub-Committee meetings take place at the Civic Centre andareopentothepublic.Foracompletelistingofallmeetings thatresidentsarewelcometoattend,visitwww.markham.ca.

Meeting agendas and live audio streaming for Council and Standing Committees are also available online.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7:00 p.m. - Council Meeting Wednesday, January 29, 2014 7:00 p.m. - Special Council Meeting Re: Community Recognition Proclamation January 27, 2014: International Holocaust Rememberance Day

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ICE STORM CLEANUP NEWS Visit Ice Storm Recovery under Major City Projects at markham.ca for the latest Roads & Sidewalk Maintenance and Urban Tree Canopy Recovery Plan information.

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Failure to receive a tax bill does not exempt the taxpayer from the responsibility of paying taxes, nor does it release the taxpayer from the liability of any penalties or interest charged for late payment.

CALCULATION OF INTERIM TAXES: Interim taxes equal 50% of your 2013 annualized taxes. For new properties that were not assessed in 2013 but are on the assessment roll for 2014, 50% of the 2013 tax rate for that class will be applied.

CONVENIENT TAX PAYMENT OPTIONS

PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENTS: Your choice of how and when to pay your taxes! With the Pre-authorized Tax Payment (PTP) Plan, you can choose to pay your taxes in 4, 6 or 11 instalments.

Apply at markham.ca before May 5 for the 2014 Final Tax Bill.

Opening Reception:

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS: Taxes may be paid on or before the due date at most financial institutions (a service charge may apply). Do not make payments through an ATM as proper receipts are not provided.

Sunday, January 26 | 2– 4 p.m.

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Auditions: Feb. 5, 2014 For more information, contact Laura Gold at 905-477-7000 x4930

TELEPHONE OR ONLINE BANKING: Payments can be made by telephone or computer banking through most major financial institutions. To avoid penalty/interest charges, your payment should be made 5 business days prior to the due date.

AT THE CIVIC CENTRE: Tax payments can be made by cash, debit or cheque at the Markham Civic Centre, Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and until 7 p.m. every Thu. The cashier is located on the main floor at the Thornhill entrance.

BY MAIL: Please make cheque or money order payable to:‘City of Markham’and mail to: 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham, ON L3R 9W3.

Please include the payment stub with the payment and retain your bill for receipt purposes. Payments must be received by the City on or before the due date to avoid penalty/interest charges. Please allow 7 days for mailing. The City does not accept the postmark as proof of the date of receipt. Do not send cash through the mail.

ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP CHANGES: If you have changed your mailing address, or if the ownership of the property has changed, please complete an online form at www.markham.ca or email the change to etax@markham.ca.

PROPERTY ASSESSMENT: The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) determines property values. Should you wish to discuss your property’s current value assessment, please contact MPAC at 1-866-296-MPAC (6722).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! BOX GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD Responsible for the operation, management and maintenance of the Box Grove Community Centre *Three vacancies available. Applicants should reside in the Box Grove community.

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Application form and resume must be submitted by Monday, Jan. 27.

P

eople love to complain. Even in a place like Canada, where so many things run right, people love to complain when things don’t run just exactly quite right.

Their Big Mac takes four minutes to be prepared. What’s going on around here!

“Isn’t the motto ‘3 minutes or it’s free’?” Or was that the pizza place?” the little voice in your head is saying.

They ask for a variety of Timbits in their box of 20, but when they have a closer look, there seems to be a couple more of the jelly-filled ones than they really would have liked.

Obviously, a conspiracy to get rid of mini jelly doughnut type things that are not selling well by systematically putting more mini jelly doughnut type things in the boxes of people who look like they won’t complain. Arghh! I hate that.

They order something online promising delivery in three days but it doesn’t get there until the fourth day. What the...!

And now, sadly, your spouse’s birthday will be celebrated without a gift. :( The plow plows my street, Bernie O’Neill but now there’s snow at the end of my driveway. Oh, great!

Meanwhile, the street is not scraped down to bare pavement within an hour of the first flakes hitting the ground. What’s up with that?!

Oh, the many little outrages of our terribly difficult lives here in Canada. But somehow we manage.

And then, out of the blue, an ice storm strikes (a rare event) followed by a “polar vortex” — which doesn’t just sound like cold air but cold, evil, bad attitude air.

So what happens? Well, suddenly some of us think we have something to really complain about.

As in, my trash has not been picked up!

Sure, the streets were a mess. Temperatures have plunged to the point where no one should be working outdoors for more than an hour or so. Machines that work in normal conditions are not working.

Before that, people who were supposed to go to work couldn’t get there, had no power, had to stay home with family. Some have called in sick because they are allergic to working in -25C. The resulting travesty? Some people’s garbage did not get picked up on time. Some people’s Christmas trees sat out on the curb for more than a week.

It’s not as if the garbage is piling up in their homes, heaps and mountains of food waste and wrappings and you name it and there are rats and cockroaches and any number of untold diseases running rampant.

No, their trash is out at the curb. In the cold. And if left in the cold would be preserved for a century. Oh, the horror.

One councillor up north called it a “trash crisis”, I guess, because people are complaining to him.

Meanwhile, cities and towns are applying to the province for financial help from the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP).

(I think a more memorable name would be Ontario Catastrophe Relief Assistance Program – OCRAP.) Why they should get this money, I am not certain. Trees were knocked down. Branches need to be removed. New trees ought to be planted.

But it’s something we can do over time and 90 per cent of trees were left standing.

Is it such a problem if branches sit in the park until spring? Have we really lost so many trees the city looks like a wasteland? (We have new subdivisions with virtually no trees — are these disaster zones?)

Just as the snow will melt, spring will come, the song birds will return, the grass will spring to life, the deep freeze will eventually end, the crews will catch up and your garbage will be collected. So relax and enjoy the fireplace channel, if you happened to PVR it over the holidays (if your power was on). And get ready for the next storm. We’ve got months of winter left to go.

Our theme this week is Scottish in commemoration of the fabled Scotsman who was probably their most prolific — and romantic — writer of verse and of song. Basically a farmer who followed his heart, at first unsteady, but eventually to immortal fame as the national poet of Scotland. You can’t attain these heights on an empty stomach, so we’ll be serving traditional Scottish fare in his memory. We’ve used a bit of license where it was necessary to do so, but we should be able to make a Scotsman feel at home this week.

BLUEBERRIES

These seem to be a natural at the moment, because we all have the Winter Blues... it’s -24° today! What’s good here are that these are in full pints, excellent since they are considered brain food. They come from Chile, and they are at their peak since the growing season there is seemingly as long as the country is, in a North-South sense. Eat up, and be smarter!

Featured at $2.99 pint this week.

CHICKENS SMOKED

I really didn’t think that this was a good fit with Scottish fare, but a simple wander through the ‘net’ proved me wrong. Smoking is most definitely an accepted Scottish practice, and you will find many recipes for smoked chickens, and many purveyors. Ours are a bit different in that we smoke them whole rather than in portions.

We use oak, as they do, and I recommend the very un-Scottish but delicious OFF red pepper jellies that we sell THIS as the condiment of choice.

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And to demonstrate what is possible with these, we’ll also be featuring a deli salad using lentils, our bacon, onions, grape tomatoes, mustard, lemon and chives.

Featured this week at $1.49/100g.

LUNCH? MARMALADE BAKING — WHAT’S FOR —

We’ve been in a hot and protracted debate about what to serve for lunch that would be appropriate for Robbie Burns. We wrestled with Bacon Baps, because you need the best bacon for that (which we have), but we finally settled on salmon: ‘Scottish-style’ Salmon, which is actually Atlantic salmon!

We’ll be making these sandwiches on a dark bread with the customary cream cheese and capers, sweet red onions and spinach.

Featured this week at $6.99 each.

For Sunday Brunch, we’ll be serving Scotch Broth Soup, with a choice of either Aberdeen Angus Steak Pie, Chicken Breast with a Scotch Cream Sauce or Farfalle Pasta with Chicken, in a Rosé Sauce, all with either mashed potatoes or rice, tea or coffee, plus a mini dessert. Served from 11am to 2pm. Price will be $10.95.

MACKAY’S

No Scottish (or even English) breakfast is complete without marmalade, so we’ve arranged a feature on MacKay’s. 10 great flavours in all, from Arbroath, Scotland.

OFF THIS Reg. $4.99/250ml.

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SAUSAGES You might know these as Lorne Sausages, so named after the original butcher who brought them fame. It’s a pork sausage, with ‘crumb’ or ‘rusk’, which is English for breadcrumbs. It’s on the mild side, and it’s a must LB. for the occasion.

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This term should bring the meat nomenclature police out in force, but it’s really a sirloin steak roast.

We trim them really well (so you don’t have to), and they can be had in any size from 2 to 7 lbs. It’s a great oven roast. What to serve it with? Nips and Tattys; OFF THIS translated that’s parsnips and potatoes—horseradish, too! Reg. $9.95/lb.

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This can be had two ways; either au naturel, or stuffed with our lemon and dill bread stuffing.

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Let’s start this off with a traditional Scotch Broth, made with lamb shanks, sweet onions, carrots, celery and turnips. It will be available in a 1L size. Featured at $5.99 each.

Next, we’ll move on to Scotch Eggs. We use our sausage meat, ‘crumb’, herbs and spices, and the hard-boiled egg, of course! These are a meal in themselves (you might need two if you’re hungry).

They are very good with chutney. Featured at $1.49 each.

And now, we’ll have Rumble de Thumps. This is a Colcannon-like dish with potatoes, onions, cabbage, cheddar and butter. It will be sold in 4”x5” foils. Featured at $4.99 each.

Lastly, we’ll be making Steak Pies, using that venerable Scottish beef, Aberdeen Angus, a beef that is world-renowned. We use lots of veggies, including peas, bacon, beef stock, spices, and finish it off with a nip of Scotch. Featured at $16.95 each (Includes $2 Ramekin Deposit).

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This week we are making all kinds of wonderful Scottish delights!

SCONES $1.69 each There will be a sale on a variety of scones this week: blueberry with lemon zest, oatmeal and a bit of buttermilk, strawberry with orange marmalade baked in, and lemon flavored with a bit of Scotch Whiskey, nutmeg and honey!

“TIPSY LAIRD” $5.95 Tipsy Laird is a Scottish term for Trifle.

A wonderful concoction of custard, whipped cream, fresh berries and white cake soaked with sherry and Drambuie. Topped with toasted almond slices. Packed in containers in our self-serve bakery cooler (right by the squares).

SHORTBREAD $9.95/container Shortbread has been called “the jewel in the crown” of Scottish baking. Although it has been made since the 12th century, the refinement of shortbread is credited to Mary, Queen of Scots.

Traditionally the shape is triangular “petticoat tail”, but we are featuring our square shortbread this week. We only use butter, brown sugar and flour to make ours, and they melt in your mouth.

The flavors this week are lemon, traditional, Toblerone (I know, not Scottish, but very popular) and almond.

OATMEAL COOKIES $7.95/container We have been making these cookies for many years, most popular being oatmeal raisin. Besides the raisin, we are also making plain oatmeal, triple chocolate oatmeal and a new Oatmeal Blueberry!

‘MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS” CAKE $15.95 We wanted to make something interesting with Scottish Orange Marmalade this week, so we came up with this recipe. It is an absolutely delicious buttercake with dates and orange marmalade baked in. It is sweet and tart at the same time.

After baking, it’s brushed with melted butter and brown sugar and topped with our homemade candied orange slices. This is sure to become a new favourite!

CARROT CAKE $15.95 and $25.95 I’ve been told that carrot cake is a favourite in Scottish home-style bakeshops. Our carrot cake is full of carrots, pineapple, pecans and coconut, iced with a rich cream cheese icing and topped with OFF little royal icing carrots.

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Bill to end wasteful ads from Ottawa good start ISSUE: Federal Conservative government advertises program not yet launched.

T

he way the federal Conservative government seems to approach some of its advertising spending reminds us what it must feel like to pay for a meal after you lose your appetite.

Canadians, including the people of York Region, need to know about national programs that promote, for instance, public health initiatives or changes to employment insurance.

But spending millions to advertise a program that has yet to launch and has hit bump after bump in the road to negotiating said plan with the provinces and territories is a bit fresh.

The proposed Canada Job Grant, touted by the Tories in last October’s throne speech, is meant to help the most vulnerable people in our communities, workers who don’t qualify for employment insurance, have few skills or are poorly educated.

Problem is, while it is supposed to launch April 1, Ottawa and the provinces and territories are nowhere near an agreement on exactly how it will roll out.

Why the rush in advertising it then, you ask?

That’s a good question and one to which Liberal MP David McGuinty is seeking an answer.

Mr. McGuinty last October introduced a bill based on Ontario’s system that would have the Auditor General appoint an independent advertising commission to oversee government spending on advertising and pre-screen all advertisements.

It is called the Elimination of Partisan Government Advertising Act and, in Mr. McGuinty’s words, would help prevent the spending of millions of dollars to advertise a program (such as the one described above) that doesn’t even exist, which, he said, is like flushing tax dollars down the toilet.

We think this is an idea whose time has come, particularly when

you consider the Conservative government is projected to spend about $1 billion on advertising by the end of next year.

Here’s how the program could, theoretically, work. All advertisements and marketing campaigns, whether it be to raise awareness or deliver important information, would be screened before being released to the public by a panel set up by the auditor general.

One of the key mandates of the panel would be to flag any project that appears to be partisan waste.

That is, if a particular ad campaign appears to bolster support for the government of the day, and nothing more, then it gets the axe.

We would suggest taking it a step further in that even before mega-bucks are doled out to agencies for its creative work in the first place, a comprehensive and strategic communications plan be put forward to the panel for evaluation and approval.

Then and only then should any cash change hands. There’s no sense in closing the barn door after the horse has left.

We’re quite certain you won’t pop the cork on the champagne bottle when you read that this new ad panel put a stop to the airing of a commercial that already cost taxpayers $250,000 to create, for example.

There have been reforms on this file since the dark days of the sponsorship scandal with regards to strengthening oversight, transparency and accountability on how our government advertises and markets what it does, but as a former prime minister once noted in a victory speech: “The Canadian dream is not complete, there is work to do”.

BOTTOM LINE: Liberal MP is on right track to cut wasteful spending, but don’t stop there.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Liberal leader’s cocktail party with local elites telling

Do homework on candidates

Re: Trudeau signs photo of his dad, Stouffville woman at fundraiser, article on yorkregion.com I was astonished to learn that dubious Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau had swung through Stouffville this past weekend.

I decided to search for the photo op or announcement saying he would be in the neighbourhood, but to no avail.

Not surprisingly, Mr. Trudeau was briefly here for a private cocktail reception with Markham-Stouffville Liberal hopeful Jane Philpott and few of the area’s elite for the small price of $500 a ticket. This really begs the question, do you actually care about the middle class, Mr. Trudeau?

Or is it just convenient to say that in front of the camera?

I am curious to know how Justin Trudeau actually plans on providing solutions for working-class Canadians when he simply sifts his way through private cocktail parties and “Ladies Nights” that the average Canadian cannot afford. Mr. Trudeau clearly does not understand the values of Canadians as he continues to pander to elitists everywhere he goes.

Please do us a favour, Mr. Trudeau, and stop pretending like you care about helping the middle class.

Municipal government is the level of government that most directly affects your everyday life. When deciding who to vote for in the October 2014 municipal elections, please do your homework.

This, to me, means attending a couple of council meetings this year to see how the present councillors perform individually and collectively.

Try sending a question on an issue important to you to councillors and other candidates listed on your municipal website. You can phone, email, regular mail or question them at your door should they come knocking. You will see who responds quickly, who gives a real answer and who never responds.

Don’t forget to ask questions of candidates for mayor, regional councillors and the often missed, school board trustees. Check your tax bill and you will see that about 25 cents of every tax dollar goes to the boards of education whether or not you have schoolage children.

Make the time to have at least one family member attend one of the all-candidates meetings. Again, ask questions.

In short make your vote worthwhile not just a popularity contest or because you like the sound of a name. Remember they will be making decisions on your behalf for the next four years.

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The Stouffville GO line that runs through Markham is a commutercentric rail service with trains travelling during morning and evening peak hours.

But Metrolinx’s Big Move project has high hopes for the rail line that is expected to carry more than 5.8 million trips a year by 2023, up from about 3.2 million trips in 2012.

With service upgrades, the line can become part of the overall Yonge Subway relief line expansion project.

During Markham’s development services committee meeting Tuesday, council was provided with an update on environmental assessment for the Stouffville line between the Scarborough Junction and the Unionville GO Station that will allow for double tracking and all-day, everyday two-way service.

“Right now, GO Transit is commuter focused,” GO Transit environmental assessment manager Trevor Anderson said.

“Our goal is to provide a regional service that is fast and frequent like our Lakeshore line.”

The line will be the transit spine for the area, connecting to other modes of transportation, including

Viva, LRT across Sheppard Avenue, Bloor Street subway and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT as well as GO Train services travelling eastbound into Durham Region, Mr. Anderson said.

The environmental assessment looks at the infrastructure required to expand services along the Stouffville line, including double tracking in the corridor, upgrades to existing stations and developing connectivity between other transportation services.

But there are several items not on GO Transit’s radar, said Peter Miasek, a Markham resident and president of Transport Action Ontario, a non-government organization advocating for sustainable public transportation.

Missing from the environmental assessment study are: • GO Transit’s plan to extend services north of the Unionville GO Station, in particular to Major Mackenzie Drive as close to 60 per cent of passengers board north of the Unionville GO Station; • Electrification of the tracks; • Additional stations; • Road and rail separation to ensure safe rail crossing safety and promote whistle cessation options; and

• Rail and rail separation to ensure there is no ride interruption.

“Electrification is gaining momentum,” Mr. Miasek said.

“Electrification will come and it needs to be planned for. It needs more than lip service.”

Electrification will also help with noise abatement and is more cost effective than standard tracks, he added.

Additional stations along the Stouffville line could transform the commuter line into a surface subway, Mr. Miasek said.

GO Transit is in the process of conducting an electrification study for its Lakeshore line, Mr. Anderson said.

Track improvements will include enough clearance and platform requirements for future electrification.

GO is also looking at rail crossing options and supports the city asking Transport Canada – the government body that overseas all railroad tracks – for an anti-train whistle zone within Markham.

With the increase in train service, whistles are becoming more of a concern for residents in surrounding areas, ward Councillor Don Hamilton said.

The city has a train whistle committee and recently measured noise along the rail line. The study as well as funding options will come before the train whistle committee in the coming months.

South of Steeles Avenue, GO trains do no sound the whistle at any level crossing, Mr. Hamilton said.

“Here in Markham, the arms go down, the train blasts its horn not just once but four times,” he said.

“This occurs at every level crossing at all times of the day or night.”

Barrie had the same problem but was approved as a no-whistle zone a couple of years ago.

To eliminate the train whistle, each crossing needs to be updated with pedestrian and vehicle barriers to ensure safety – something Barrie did several years ago.

The cost to upgrade rail crossings in Markham is about $4 million, Mr. Hamilton added.

While the goal is to have more service with less noise, there are some locations along the rail line that don’t fit the federal safety requirement, such as through historic Unionville.

Any anti-whistle areas are greatly appreciated by local residents, Mr. Miasek said.

“I’m optimistic,” he said. “This will be such a relief for residents.

In the areas where whistles are required, the city can make use of noise barriers. But one kilometre of noise barriers is better than 20 km.”

Other issues brought up during the meeting include GO looking at structured parking instead of surface parking, creating stations that are mobility hubs with retail to help offset service costs, dedicated GO Transit pick-up shuttles, adding more stations and expediting service time lines.

GO is hosting another round of public information centres to discuss the environmental assessment and preliminary designs for the Stouffville rail corridor.

GET INVOLVED There will be an information session Jan. 30 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Angus Glen Community Centre, 3390 Major Mackenzie Dr. To add your comments to the EA study or to be included on the project email list contact Georgina Collymore 416-8693600 or georgina.collymore@metrolinx.com For more information, visit gotransit.com and click on expansion projects.

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An investigation into price-fixing

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The investigation into the companies, which build basement foundations for new homes in the suburbs, began in March 2012 and was completed in early January, according to Ms Tasse.

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“Writing became very therapeutic for me,” Ms Nichols said. “Writing down what happened on this day helped me keep the days straight. I was very vulnerable and confused, so writing was just for me.”

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Initially, the book was intended for her family, but it was her sister who convinced Ms Nichols to publish.

Through Kickstarter, an online funding forum for creative projects, Ms Nichols has raised more than $4,200 to help offset the costs of selfpublishing.

With a background in health care, her story offers a different perspective for patients on how to be a better patient and how to take control of your health care.

“As the person receiving the care, you should be an active member in the care plan,” Ms Nichols said. “You have a meeting with the doctor. Not an appointment.”

A meeting implies dialogue from

both sides, while a doctor’s appointment insinuates the doctor talking to you not with you, she added.

Another tip is to start a pain journal and write notes on how you’re feeling. Whenever you have a question, write it down. You could also type up the notes to give to your doctor.

“People always say, they don’t want to take up too much of the doctor’s time,” Ms Nichols said.

“Asking questions is not a waste of time. When you go into the doctor’s office, you always forget something. So write it down. You want to leave the office feeling like you understand what the doctor said.”

She also advises patients not to feel ashamed when asking for help.

“The best support is the practical support,” she said. “Ego has nothing to do with asking for a ride to your medical appointment or asking a friend to fax or mail something for you.”

The Day by Day Kickstarter campaign ended earlier this week.

For more, visit melissanichols.ca

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This Class EA Study is being conducted in accordance with Schedule C of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, as amended).

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This 54-hour event will provide experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs. Held at Seneca College (Markham Campus), 8 Seneca Way, Markham., at 9 a.m. Participants will listen to demos, presentations, create working startups, receive feedback from local entrepreneurials and more. For more information, visit yorkregion. startupweekend.org

Jan. 25 LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

Markham YMCA hosts a ‘2014 Lunar New Year Festival’, celebrating the year of the Horse.

Located at 101 YMCA Boul., guests can participate in and view tai chi, crafts and games, lion dances, taste of markham, taekwondo demonstrations and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Participants will receive a free 1 week pass and great membership offers for 1 day only. For more information, call 905-513-0884.

Jan. 26 FREE GALLERY EXHIBITION

Varley Art Gallery invites patrons to their year-long ‘Colour, in Theory’ art exhibition. The opening reception will run from 2 to 4 p.m., and patrons will receive a free gallery admission. For more information, visit varleygallery. ca or call 905-477-7000 ext. 3261.

Feb. 4 BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN LEADERSHIP

Fellowship Baptist Church Markham, 7478 Kennedy Rd., at Denison, hosts two-hour seminar for those involved in leadership or planning to be leaders. Registration $5, includes handout material, continental breakfast. Session starts at 9:30 a.m. Free parking. To register call 905-470-9775 or at the door.

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Jan. 28

GUNS AND GANGS SEMINAR

York Regional Police host a community youth gang seminar at the Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., in Canada Room 101. From 1 to 4 p.m., learn the signs and identifiers of gang involvement, the prevalence of gangs and their operations, the community’s role in gang prevention and tips to keep youth out of gangs. Some of the speakers are Michael Chettleburgh, author of ‘Young Thugs’ and the members of York Police’s guns and gangs prevention and enforcement units. For more and to register, call 1-866-5423 ext.

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MAGICIAN AT FLATO

Greg Frewin, a world-renowned magician, will perform two of his live ‘Imagine’ shows at Flato Markham Theatre. Show features a matinee event starting at noon, with a followup finale beginning at 4 p.m. Frewin is the only magician to win every major award in the world of magic and in 2009, he won the World Magic Awards Magician of the Year. Tickets range from $54 to $58. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 905-305-7469 or visit markhamtheatre.ca

KEYS TO ROMANCE

Jim Brickman, America’s Romantic Piano Sensation, continues “The Love Tour” with Luke McMaster Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $59-$54.

Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. Box Office: (905) 305-7469 / www.markhamtheatre.ca CEDARENA OPENS

Cedarena, the nostalgic natural ice skating rink quaintly situated on the banks of the Little Rouge is hosting their 87th Annual Skating Party. from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Adults (18 and over) only. Door prizes, spot skate prizes, hot chocolate and more.

Great night out skating under the stars! 7373 Reesor Road, Cedar Grove. More info 905 294-0038 or www.cedarena.ca. Backup date if unfavourable weather, Feb. 4.

Feb. 1 DINO-LIGHT AT FLATO

finalists are lighting up Flato Markham Theatre at 2 p.m. with electroluminescent creatures - a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and movement. DiNO-Light has been performed for audiences across the Americas and Europe. It utilizes illuminated wiring, fullbody puppetry, and a troupe well versed in dance and movement. The production is about a dinosaur who wanders away from home and discovers a world of creatures who light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love. Tickets range from $29 to $100. For more, call 905-415-7537 ext. 5580.

Feb. 3 UNIONVILLE RATEPAYERS’ MEETING

Don Hamilton, Councillor Ward 3 will lead a presentation at the Unionville Ratepayers’ Meeting at the Varley Art Gallery at 7 p.m., on 2013’s ice storm. Topics include: City’s and Powerstream’s ice storm management, things learned, communications with the public, support for vulnerable citizen, future restoration and more.

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Feb. 5, 7, 8 OLD LOVE

Markham Little Theatre presents ‘Old Love’, a funny and touching story about love in our later years. Written by Norm Foster. A 8 p.m., all three nights at Flato Markham Theatre. For information, visit markhamlittletheatre.ca.

Feb. 7 FIRST ANNUAL LGBTQ CHARITY GALA

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Canada-York Region, hosts first annual LGBTQ Charity Gala. LGBTQ people, friends and families invited. At The Heintzman House at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit PFLAG CanadaYork Region’s LGBTQ outreach, support and educational services. Tickets $65, includes dinner, drink ticket, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, dancing and entertainment. 16 years and up event only. For tickets, visit eventbrite.ca or e-mail events@pflagyork.ca or call 1-888-905-5428 ext. 73.

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Having been in existence since 1964 when they were sanctioned by the Canadian Figure Skating Association, the Markham Skating Club has been a fixture in Markham.

In recognition of their golden anniversary, the city will honour the club during a special council meeting for community recognition at the Markham Civic Centre’s Council Chambers and Great Hall (101 Town Centre Blvd.) Jan. 29 starting at 7 p.m.

Special recognition will be given to Sandra Churchill, who serves as the club’s president of the board. A club member since its inception, Churchill performed in the club’s first ice show produced in 1965.

While Churchill remains an integral part of the organization, her family also remains actively involved.

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VIOLETTA AFANASIEVA: CBC Battle of the Blades skater to be at Markham Skating Club’s anniversary in April. ter Meaghan, who has been a club member since she was 4 and is presently an advanced level skater.

The club has several activities planned for its golden anniversary, including their ice show.

Aptly titled 50 and Fabulous, the show will take place at Markham Village Arena April 4 to 6.

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ers at will be world extreme skating champions Violetta Afanasieva, who was also runner-up in this season’s Battle of the Blades, and Pete Dack.

Joining the pair in the show will be some 214 club members.

The club offers sessions Monday through Saturday.

All levels are offered, ranging from KidSkate, which introduces youngsters to skating, right up to the Gold levels.

Along with offering figure skating, adults at all levels can take lessons and their power skating program has had NHL stars including Markham resident Jeff Skinner and former Markham resident Stephen Weiss pass through its ranks.

The club is also creating a historical archive as part of its anniversary celebrations.

Alumni skaters, coaches or parents who have photos or memorabilia to share, are asked to email info@ markhamskatingclub.com

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Rugby player, 17, takes to pitch with men’s squad in Vegas

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Andrew Coe believes age doesn’t really matter.

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Coe could easily be playing in a group for players his own age.

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Coe said his selection for the squad came after his performance at the Under-18 Victoria Seven’s Championships last year.

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‘Pretty surprised’ coaches, family and friends However, that all changed and attending Bill Crothers last week when Coe received Secondary School, the sports a call from Canada Seven’s focused public high school boss Geraint John. in Unionville, helped him get “I was pretty surprised to where he is today. be a part of the Maple Leafs Having captained the team,” Coe said. “I was actu- Canadian under-18 team ally studying for my exams during a tour last fall in when Geraint John called.”

Romania, Coe acknowledged Introduced to the game his inclusion onto the Maple when he was 9 and learning Leafs squad is the highlight it through his time with the thus far in his rugby career.

Markham Irish Canadians He hopes it will be a preRugby Football Club, Coe said cursor to some day making

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Before that, though, he’s setting his sights on attending university in the fall.

Whatever university he chooses to attend, Coe said he will make sure there’s a rugby team.

“Education is very important to me. But whichever university I attend I want to make the firsts team,” he said.

Another member of the Markham Irish Canadian Rugby Football Club, Troy Matthews, will be competing in the Las Vegas Seven’s event.

The Markham resident will be displaying his skills as a member of the Ontario Under-18 Junior Blues seven’s team.

Matthews was one of 12 players between 15 and 17 selected for the provincial team that will compete in the Boys High School Elite Division.

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Children at a Markham elementary school committed to reducing, reusing and recycling for lunch made a significant contribution to Ontario’s waste diversion efforts during Waste Reduction Week.

Sponsored by the Carton Council of Canada, the Waste-Free Lunch Challenge helps schools decrease the amount of garbage they generate and educates students, teachers and parents about smart consumption and waste reduction.

Taking part was Markham’s Ellen Fairclough Public School, one of 20 winning schools in Ontario.

A total of 700 classrooms or schools from 56 school boards took an active role in waste minimization by utilizing reusable, refillable and recyclable containers for lunch.

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This season was supposed to see the St. Brother Andre Catholic High School Cardinals senior boys’ hockey team in rebuilding mode.

The two-time defending York Region Athletic Association tier one champions’ roster had just four Grade 12 players with the remainder in grades 10 and 11.

In a way it has been a time for rebuilding, said veteran Cardinals’ head coach Dave Turner.

But with the team skating off with first place regular season honours in the East Division with a 9-0-1-19 record, capped off with a hard-fought 3-1 road win over the Stouffville District Secondary School Spartans last Thursday, they’ve learned the game at an accelerated pace.

“It’s been a giant learning experience for them and I’m happy with the way they’ve responded.”

The coach praised the entire team’s attitude and thirst for hockey knowledge for their rapid ascent up the YRAA ladder.

“They’ve bought into what we (coaches including longtime assistant Paul Titanic) have been trying to teach them,” he said. “They’ve been a good group to work with.”

They’ve developed a good chemistry, starting in goal where they’ve alternated Emilio Gallernero and Alex Tashos.

“Both of our goalies have been solid all year,” Turner said.

Turner said they carry three defence pairings who compliment each other well.

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But lately, they’ve received a more balanced attack with timely contributions coming from all of their lines.

Another intangible that has attributed to their success has been determination.

Competing in a highly competitive East Division which includes the likes of Bill Crothers, Stouffville District and Newmarket High along with playing in some high-calibre tournaments, have enabled the Cardinals to maintain their focus.

“There’s been no quit with this group,” Turner said. “I don’t think we’ve been blown out of any games since early in the year when we lost a game to Sir Oliver Mowat (Scarborough) in a tournament.”

As for trying to capture a third straight YRAA title, Turner said it won’t be easy.

But if things go their way, they could be among the teams vying for that coveted crown and a berth in the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations AAAA playdowns.

“All of the teams are pretty even,” he said. “But I think we could be in the mix. It will come down to good goaltending and a break here and there,” he said.

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Alec Mizzi of Markham’s St. Brother Andre High School goes after the puck as Stouffville District Secondary School’s Justin Bennett chases in a game last Thursday in Stouffville. SBA won, 3-1.

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SBA’s Cardinals flying high in competitive hockey division

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BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA

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St. Brother Andre’s Arizona Illodgwe races up court against Jean Vanier’s Justin Ng in high school basketball action last week. SBA players would go on to celebrate what they perceived was their 57-54 buzzerbeater victory. However, they were penalized with two technical fouls (four shots) for ripping off their jerseys while celebrating. The game went into overtime, where St. B.A. lost, 67-64. See a photo gallery at yorkregion.com

Markham man in Sochi para games Chris Williamson was among 13 athletes named to Canada’s para-alpine ski team that will compete at the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi March 7 to 16, Alpine Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Tuesday.

The 41-year-old Markham resident, who is visually impaired, will be one of the veteran performers on the 2014 team having appeared in three prior Paralympics.

Williamson has reached the medal podium three times. Once was during his debut when he raced his way to a gold from the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City.

Along with his paralympic appearances, Williamson has reached the IPC World Cup podium 105 times. Most recently was last year when he won the slalom event at the 2013 IPC World Cup finals in Sochi.

Williamson has won 13 IPC world championship medals, two of them gold.

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It appears hard work has its dividends.

Just ask Markham resident Breanne Wilson-Bennett, 17, who recently accepted a scholarship opportunity to attend school and play hockey next fall for the women’s varsity team at Colgate University.

“I am very excited to have had all my hard work pay off and have my education looked after,” the Grade 12 Bill Crothers Secondary School student said.

A forward with the Toronto Junior Aeros and member of the Ontario Red squad that captured the recent National Under-18 Women’s Hockey Championship title, WilsonBennett’s exploits on the ice were identified relatively early as she received her first recruiting letter as a Grade 8 student.

Since then, she noted numerous universities began keeping tabs on her progress.

They included prestigious Ivy League schools such as Yale and Princeton.

What influenced WilsonBennett on accepting Colgate’s offer was a visit she took to their Hamilton, N.Y., campus.

While enjoying what the school had to offer from an academic perspective, where she plans on majoring in education or history and working towards a career in teaching, she was equally impressed in with their coaching staff and their expectations of the impact she could make as a first-year player..

BREANNE WILSON-BENNETT: Markham teen says hard work made U.S. scholarship happen.

“As soon as I saw Colgate’s campus and met with coaching staff I knew right away that it was right for me,” she recalled. “I liked what the coaching staff stood for. They think hard work and grit is what it’s all about and I really like that.”

It also did not hurt that the school is relatively close to her Markham residence.

Making her house league debut at the age of four before moving up to the rep ranks just two years later with the Markham Waxers boys’ super sevens and then playing with the Waxers AAAs and South Central Coyotes before switching to girls hockey with the Toronto Aeros, WilsonBennett was quick to credit a number of people in helping her fulfill her objective.

The most prominent is her mother, Sharlene.

“I can confidently say that my mom is definitely the reason I have gotten this far and where I am today,” she said.

“As a single mother it was a struggle to put me into sports yet she always managed to

find a way no matter what because she knew how much I loved it.

“She provides me with such support in everything I do whether it be sports, academic endeavours or anything else that I strive for. She encourages me in ways that nobody else can.”

She also noted a number of coaches who have enhanced her on-ice skills.

“Coaches like Rob Binetti, Paul Gottschalk, Dennis Dunn, Adam Lamarre and Vito Cramarossa have coached me over the years and I give them so much credit for inspiring me and showing me the true beauty of the game,” she said.

Also adept in playing other sports including a stint where she was one of the youngest members of the Canadian women’s baseball team and an Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations triple gold medallist in javelin during each of her first three years at Crothers, Wilson-Bennett knew all along hockey would be the winning ticket to what her future would hold.

“I knew hockey was what was going to get me a scholarship and a good education — universities do not have women’s baseball. I have only recently been contacted for a scholarship for javelin and by that time I had already committed to Colgate,” she said.

“I also love hockey and it is my true passion. Since I was a little girl I’ve had a dream to play in the Olympics and I will stop at nothing to get there.”

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Basketball team reaches final in London tourney The York South Silver Knights atom boys advanced to the final at the London Gold Medal Basketball Tournament before coming away with the silver after a 52-32 decision against the Pelham Panthers.

Kevin Zhang was high scorer for the Silver Knights, who played without the services of one of their top players in Jalen SamuelsThompson due to injury, with eight points.

The team reached the final after winning their opening game over St. Thomas 55-24.

Brandon He led the Knights offence with 12 points.

Facing Chatham-Kent in their second game, the Silver Knights were buoyed by 10-point efforts from Yonge Bai and Joshua Chang in a 51-19 win.

With a berth in the final on the

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line, the Silver Knights derated Sarnia Valhalla 30-25.

Ryan Briks had a team-high eight points to lead the Silver Knights.

Tennis player Sleeth, 12 serves up win in Florida Layne Sleeth served up a storm when she ventured to Florida to compete in a couple of tennis tournaments last month.

Taking to the court for the Little Mo International Tennis Tournament, the 12-year-old Markham resident won the championship

after defeating Viktoriya Tabunshchyk of Canada 6-1, 6-2.

In reaching the final, the Grade 7 Buttonville Public School student defeated top seed Najah Dawson of the United States 6-2, 6-0 in her semifinal match.

Upon conclusion of that event, Sleeth went to Miami to compete in the Orange Bowl Tourmament.

Battling ninth seed Zoe Hitt of the U.S. in the first round, Sleeth battled through three sets before falling 7-5, 0-6, 7-6.

Shotbolt cages honours at Carleton University Lindsay Shotbolt’s recent actions on the hardwood court as a member of the Carleton University Ravens women’s basketball team

drew rave notices.

Helping lead the first-place Ravens to a pair of victories in Ontario University Athletics action last weekend, the six-foot Markham resident was named the Ottawabased school’s female athlete of the week for the period ending Jan. 19.

Among Shotbolt’s accomplishments was a 13-point, 13-rebound effort in a hard-fought 57-56 over the visiting University of Toronto Varsity Blues Saturday.

One day earlier, Shotbolt poured in eight points and hauled down six rebounds to help the Ravens edge visiting Ryerson University 54-52.

The victories improved the Ravens’ record to 10-3 on the season.

Currently in her second year at Carleton, Shotbolt is majoring in communications.

LINDSAY SHOTBOLT: Basketball player named Carleton University’s athlete of the week.

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Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities in the North York and York region areas.

Health Care Career Fair Wednesday, January 29th, 2014 • 10a.m. - 5p.m.

Delta Markham 50 East Valhalla Dr., Markham, ON L3R 0A3 Now Hiring WORN, RNs, RPNs, OTs, PTs, PSWs and Nursing Students (RN & RPN) Please bring your resume and 2 work related references with you.

Interviews will be conducted at the fair for qualified candidates.

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We are seeking a Bilingual (French/English) office clerk to promote customer satisfaction by providing accurate information, using excellent communication and data entry skills. As a key member of the team you will participate in the day-to-day activities of the department in order to deliver a full range of product to our customers through the telephone and computer.

Required Skills include: • Good computer navigation skills • Word and Excel (Intermediate) • Strong telephone skills • Good customer service skills & ability to demonstrate a high level of customer satisfaction though daily practices • Strong proof-reading, spelling and grammar skills • Ability to work in a fast paced team environment • Strong sense of urgency • Must be BILINGUAL (French and English) Email resume to employment@burgham.ca

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Growing door & trim company seeks a

DELIVERY DRIVER for deliveries in the GTA. Responsibilties include filling orders, loading & unloading doors & trim. Must be physically fit with a valid G driver's licence.

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No Experience Necessary, we train drivers with satisfactory driving record.

Production Associates Required F/T with background in engineering, science, or a related discipline. Duties include various assignments in production and quality assurance of medical devices. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Email resume to careers@medionics.com Medionics International Inc. 114 Anderson Avenue Markham, ON L6E 1A5

EARN $1,000 PER WEEK National sales company is looking for an individual to assist in the closing of sales. Candidates must be willing to travel throughout Canada.

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Passenger Transportation company has immediate openings for F/T Drivers.

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Full Time Bilingual (French/English) office clerk/Customer Care

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CHATS is growing with the expansion of our Assisted Living Programs!

We are looking for dedicated PSWs to provide personal care, essential homemaking, security checks and urgent response 24/7 to seniors with high care needs at various sites in York Region.

Requirements • PSW Certificate • Experience working with frail seniors with high care needs • Able to perform the essential physical demands associated with high care needs • Demonstrated crisis intervention and problem solving skills • Experience working with limited supervision and as part of a team • Experience with household management • Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written) • Strong customer service skills • Vehicle and valid Ontario driver's license • Current TB & valid police check (within 12 months) required • Additional language(s) are an asset (Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Farsi, Arabic preferred) Benefits include: gas allowance, group benefits plan, paid training and development Email resume to hiring@chats.on.ca or fax 905-713-1705 & 1-877-613-6111 We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Include 14-002 in the subject line.

CHATS is an equal opportunity employer. www.chats.on.ca

RN'S / RPN'S / PSW Dental Admin & Assistants

Office/ Administration

GREAT OPPORTUNITY For a dynamic, cheerful, high energy person with outstanding telephone skills to assist us in our busy Chiropractic Wellness Centre Excellent training! Great hours!

Apply with your smile Unionville Family Wellness Centre 4747 HWY #7 East, Unionville Sales Opportunities

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Product Development Assistant Developing and sourcing unique automotive apparel from worldwide factories. Uxbridge based.

See www.choko.com for details.

Apply to Jessie@choko.com

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Temporary / Permanent / Casual Various positions available.

Minimum 1 year experience

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PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS

Full & Part-time Teacher Training Courses All courses lead to an accredited Montessori teaching diploma Pre-requisite: post-secondary education

Saint Elizabeth has been a trusted name in Canadian health care for more than a century and is a leader in responding to client, family and system needs. As an award-winning not-for-profit and charitable organization, Saint Elizabeth is known for its track record of social innovation and breakthrough clinical practices.

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FAMILY DENTAL OFFICE IN THE HEART OF MARKHAM VILLAGE is looking for an experienced, friendly and energetic dental hygienist to join our team. We are looking for someone for Monday evenings presently and full time for a Maternity leave in May or earlier.

Please drop off your resume at 8 Centre Street, Markham, ON. Attention: Office Manager General Help

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THE COMMUNITY NEEDS YOUR HELP! We require School Crossing Guards!

• Unionville P.S. & Bridle Trail • Hollingham & Lockridge • Fincham & Larkin West • Carlton & Village Parkway • Bur Oak & Roy Rainey

Please call us today at: (905)737-1600

HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDERS NEEDED! Start a career with Wee Watch by providing quality care in your own home.

SAFE ~ongoing training, support~ EDUCATIONAL ~Wee Learn programming materials~ RELIABLE ~paycheque guaranteed, backup~ ASK ABOUT OUR START UP KIT!

905-479-9671 Prestigious, Markham based technology company, Carlton Group is looking for a full time kitchen manager/cook, duties include preparing meals that are simple and nutritious while keeping kitchen areas clean and sanitized, coffee always fresh and hot as well as maintaining a well stocked pantry. Experience and a desire to motivate and energize our staff is required, we provide a high energy and positive work environment.

Please send your resume with a cover letter explaining why you're the right person for the job to rpurdy@carlton.ca Starting wage $15.00/hour.

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Community Living Newmarket/ Aurora District is recruiting Host Home Respite Providers (Host Families) to help enhance the lives of children and adults who have an intellectual disability.

Currently we have a need for providers who are available at least one weekend per month. Host Families are expected to include the person supported in family entertainment and leisure activities.

Monetary earnings of $90, per 24 hours, are provided to the Host Family. Please contact: Jasmine MacMillan 905-898-3000 x 230 jasmine.macmillan@clnad.com CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE We are looking for a candidate that has at least 2 years prior experience and insists on providing exemplary customer service, thrives in a busy environment, is a team player and loves to exceed expectations.

We offer competitive salary, benefits and flexible hours in this full time position.

Email your resume & salary expectations to: ebscotoronto@ebsco.com Teaching Opportunities

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Full-time Seasonal staff needed for a high end golf club in the Turf Care Dept.

We provide competitive wages and a safe, friendly work environment.

If you are a hardworking, self-disciplined team player, please respond via E-mail to: Mike Jackson Assistant Superintendent E-mail: mjackson@yorkdowns.com

CLEANING STAFF Part Time Experienced House Cleaners (Day Shift Only) Driver's licence an asset.

Call Rapid Home Service 905-472-6042

HWY 7 / Woodbine 2bedroom spacious basement. Separate entrance, 1 car parking. $1100 inclusive. Non smokers.

No pets. 416-505-5944

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Must be able to have extended stays away from home for three months at a time. Experience Needed: Valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrakes, commercial driving experience. Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers, FastTRACK Application.

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WE NEED HOST FAMILIES

Job Title: Machine Strapper, Casual Part Time Location: Aurora THE OPPORTUNITY York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a Casual Part- Time Machine Strapper position for the following shifts: Mondays 4pm-2am and Tuesday 4pm-2am. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Machine Strapper is responsible for removing skids from the line, relocating them to the appropriate slots using the pump truck and wrapping finished product.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Remove skids from line, relocate them to the appropriate slots using pump truck and wrap finished product • Follow the job list assigned to count, insert flyers and stacking • Retrieve flyers from surrounding skids • Hours fluctuate seasonally based on insert/flyer volume • Work in a safety-conscious manner as outlined in the Company and department safety policies • Perform physical material handling • To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Ability to remain alert and maintain a high level of concentration • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment • Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, an asset • Attention to detail • Have their own transportation Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume to Erin Smyth at esmyth@yrmg.com by February 5, 2014. Please reference "Machine Strapper" in the subject line.

Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

No telephone calls please

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CASA FRENCH Immersion Head Teacher for Sunrise Montessori in Markham. September start. Diploma in Montessori CASA (French) an asset. Teaching children 2.5-6 years. Must speak, read and write English and French.

Salary is negotiable. To apply, email: sunrisemontessori@hotmail. com Call: 905-477-2833

HWY.7/ MCCOWAN 2 bedroom basement, appliances, laundry, internet, parking. Near bus, school. Separate entrance. Non-smoking/ pets. 647-893-7900 HWY#7/ MCCOWANSpacious 2 bedroom apartment. Near park/ bus stop. Separate entrance. 1 parking space.

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THORNHILL- SUNFILLED 1 bedroom, full bath/ kitchen, laundry, fireplace, parking. Near amenities. No pets/ smoking.

Cathy 416-225-6661 Listed on www.viewit.ca

H W Y 7 / H W Y 4 8 - F u rnished room, main floor.

Share kitchen/ bathroom. Close to Markville Mall/ YRT buses. $500 inclusive. 905-471-3261 or 647-921-4221

YONGE/ 16TH- 2 bedroom, 2 bath, laundry room, appliances, parking & locker. No smoking/ pets. Available Februar y 1st. $1600.

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Wireless/ utilities included. Non-smoking/ pets. $850. 416- 999-3561

Condos for Rent 16TH AVENUE/ Markham Rd- Brand new 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo. Februar y 1st.

Ideally suits senior/ young couple. $1450.

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Death Notices

DEACON, Florence Campbell Born in Toronto on June 12, 1919. Died peacefully in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on January 10, 2014.

Cherished wife of the late Donald MacKay Deacon OC, O.PEI, MC (d. 2003). Loving mother of Campbell (Jennifer), David (Nadine), Martha, Douglas (Barb), Richard (Susan) and Colin (Jennifer). Daughter of the late Gordon and Flora (née Johnson) Campbell, "Sister" was predeceased by her four brothers, Donald, Colin, Gordon and John, and is survived by four Deacon sisters-in-law, Esther, Fran, Adelle and Kathleen. Loved "Nanna" of seven granddaughters, Marion (d. 1992), Hélène (Marc Whalen), Gillian, Cecilia, Charlotte, Renée and Blake, and six grandsons, Jonas (Heather), Jeffrey (Krista), J.C. (Jessica), Rob (Rebecca), Tyler and Quin; three great-granddaughters, Elizabeth, Abigail, and Callie, and four great-grandsons, Jace, Palmer, Cole (Whalen) and Campbell. "Aunt Sis" will also be missed by her Deacon and Campbell nieces and nephews.

Florence attended Bishop Strachan School, MacDonald Institute at the University of Guelph and Queen's University before going to London during WWII as one of 641 volunteers with the Canadian Red Cross Corps Overseas.

She and all four of her brothers returned home from the war safely. Married to Donald Deacon in 1947, they settled at Glenburn Farms, Unionville, Ontario, where they raised their six children. Florence and Donald retired in 1980 first to France and then in 1981 to Charlottetown. Florence continued to be active in her church, became a master gardener, travelled widely, hiking and biking on several continents and across Canada, sat on the boards of Holland College and The Canadiana Fund and continued to develop her outstanding skill and creativity as a needlework artist.

After Donald's death, she enjoyed 8 years in Toronto before moving back to Charlottetown in 2013.

Celebrations of Florence's life will be held on Saturday, January 25 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity United Church in Charlottetown and at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Toronto at a date to be announced in the spring. Tea will follow in each case.

If desired, donations in her honour would be appreciated by Trinity United Church, 220 Richmond St., Charlottetown, PE C1A 1J5 or St. Paul's Anglican Church, 227 Bloor St. East, Toronto, ON M4W 1C8.

On-line condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com.

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TITANIC, Peter David At Markham Stouffville Hospital on January 20, 2014 in his 94th year.

Peter, beloved husband of Margaret for 64 years. Loving and proud father of Peter (Belinda) and Paul (Linda).

Cherished grandpa of Courtney (Paul), John, David and Kristy. Great grandpa of Aliana. Predeceased by brothers Walter (Elvina), Morris (Teresa), Bill and sister Eileen (Mike). Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Peter was a manager at Leon's Furniture for 25 years. He was also an outstanding athlete, having won 3 Grey Cups with the Toronto Argonauts and having played in the Softball World Championships.

Special thanks to Markhaven Home for Seniors and Dr. Currie for their care and kindness.

Friends will be received at the DIXONGARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main Street N. (Markham Road) Markham, on Sunday, January 26th from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

A private family service will be held. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society.

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Anniversaries

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

Ann and Terry Boyle of Markham will celebrate 50 years of marriage on January 25th!

Happy Anniversary from your family.

We love you and thank you for all you do. Julia, Paul, Lynne, Rob, Sue, Tony, Marilyn and grandchildren Sean, Sarah, Kyle, Christine, Sonja, Scott and Brady.

Notices (Public)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of Robert Joffre Leet, late of 23 Second Street, Unionville, Ontario L3R 2C2, Retired, deceased, who died on April 29, 2013 must be filed with the undersigned personal representatives on or before March 5, 2014, thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said Estate having regard only to claims then filed.

Dated at Toronto this 17th day of January, 2014.

Gail Dawn Leet, Janice Beverly Leet, and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company C/O Exchange Tower 130 King Street West, 20th Floor Toronto, ON M5X 1K1 Estate Trustees

by Buie Cohen, LLP 250 Merton Street, Suite 205 Toronto, ON M4S 1B1 Attention: Harold B. Cohen, Q.C. THEIR SOLICITORS HEREIN.

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Personal Prayer To The Holy Spirit 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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