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Two Markham-area MPs will play key roles in the new Justin Trudeau government after being sworn in Wednesday as cabinet ministers. One will be the country’s health minister

while the other appears poised to play a key role in fulfilling the Liberal Party’s pledge to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by the end of the year. Markham-Thornhill MP John McCallum, was sworn in as Canada’s new Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Minister.

Prime Minister Trudeau tacked the responsibility for refugees onto the federal ministry – one of many cabinet name changes, including the Environment and Climate Change ministry. Meanwhile, rookie MP Dr. Jane Philpott See LOCAL, page 3.

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Police, YRT probe ‘bus surfing’ By Jeremy Grimaldi

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Only 15 kilometres from where a man was killed “bus surfing”, another incident has been witnessed, this time on video. On Tuesday, dash cam footage emerged showing what appears to be a young male riding on the outside of a Markham bus while holding onto the back of the vehicle. Luckily for the man, motorists surrounding the bus, near Steeles Avenue and Don Mills Road, took action to have the bus pull over before injury befell the individual. Now police and York Region Transit are working together to speak with the man about the incident. “What is depicted in the video is obviously a very significant safety concern for that person himself and also for vehicles around the area,” said York police Const. Laura Nicolle. “We would strongly encourage people to use common sense and use transit the way it is intended to be used.” In September 2014 a 32-year-old man was found near Eglinton Avenue and Markham Road, after falling off a TTC bus. He would succumb to his injuries a week later. In regards to “bus surfing” Toronto police said it’s a rare activity, however an officer did reference another incident in which a man was caught hanging onto the back of a TTC streetcar. The Internet is littered with videos and

A video posted to YouTube shows a man riding on the back of a YRT bus. pictures of people from around the world hitching rides on the back of public transport. However Rick Takagi, director of operations for YRT, said in his 20 years with the service this is the first time he’s ever heard of or witnessed this kind of stunt. You can watch the video by reading the story on our website at yorkregion.com

Local MPs get nod as cabinet ministers From page 1.

98.1 CHFI’s Erin Davis, honorary MC (right) gets emotional as Deborah Cooper talks about her husband, Mike, a CHFI STAFF PHOTO/STEVE SOMERVILLE broadcaster, and how supportive he was as Deborah was treated for colon cancer.

Cooper honoured at CIBC Celebration of Hope By Kim Zarzour

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When radio personality Mike Cooper married his wife Deborah 50 years ago, they anticipated living long lives together and then, he said, “we were supposed to die in bed holding hands at 85 years old, after two hours of vigorous sex”. All that changed when they heard the word cancer. Cooper, CHFI morning host, and his wife had been together since they were 15 years old and she asked him to a Sadie Hawkins dance. Cancer was something that happened to other people, he recollected, something they went to fundraisers for and helped others fight, but two years ago, Deborah was diagnosed with colon cancer. In a profession where he has shared dog stories and kid stories with the public, Cooper had never before shared illness stories and when he did, he did not do so lightly. He decided to share the news, he said, because he thought he was going to lose Deborah and he didn’t plan to hang around, either. “I thought if she’s not around, then I don’t want to do it. What’s the point?” Then a bizarre thing happened. After sharing their story with the public, the Coopers began receiving a steady influx of hundreds of emails, letters, cards and books and with this flood of support,

Deborah grew more courageous than ever before. “All of a sudden, she put her fighting pants on and said, ‘No. I am going to fight this and I am going to win’.” The support of “angels in the community” bolstered Deborah and she has since turned it around and acted as an angel to countless others, Cooper told about 800 people at Sunday’s CIBC Celebration of Hope in Markham. Deborah Cooper was honoured at the event as this year’s recipient of the annual Hope Award. The award was part of the 27th annual fundraising luncheon, which brings together those touched by cancer as well as supporters, community dignitaries, other Hope Award recipients and celebrities in support of cancer care at Markham Stouffville Hospital.

‘Down the rabbit hole’ Guests enjoyed a turkey dinner, live entertainment and a fashion show. The highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of the award by Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. The award honours people who have shared their courage to “fight the fight” and tell others their stories to spread hope, Scarpitti said. Once Mike Cooper decided to go public with his family’s battle with cancer, they were inundated with good wishes. Deborah told the Markham event-goers it was that support that strengthened her drive to support others.

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She now urges others to get a colonoscopy and do a yearly checkup afterwards. “I had a colonoscopy and they said they didn’t need to see me for five years and three years down the road, if I hadn’t done the fecal test… It saved my life.” In the chemo ward, Mike said, Deborah flits about like a hummingbird from one patient to another, trying to make others feel better. “She’s spreading the love; that’s just who she is.” Deborah called on those who are fighting the cancer fight to find a passion that lets gives them strength. “You can’t let yourself go down the rabbit hole.” Deborah also volunteers weekly at Mt. Sinai hospital as a way of giving back to those who have helped her family, hoping to leave others with smiles and hugs and a sense that an angel is watching over them, too. Deborah wrapped up her speech with touching words for her husband that brought tears to the eyes of many in the room. “Everything that you’ve done, all the support, the holding hands at night in bed, to make sure I go off to sleep, the crawling up on the hospital bed when I was in so much pain and holding me as I fell off to sleep… I want to let you know how much I appreciate that and I love you. You and I, and I and you, and we are one and nothing will ever destroy that.”

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of Markham—Stouffville has been named Minister of Health. The family doctor toppled Conservative incumbent Paul Calandra in last month’s federal election. Philpott has been a family doctor at Markham Stouffville Hospital since 1998. From 2008 to 2014 she served as chief of the hospital’s family medicine department. She is an associate professor in the University of Toronto’s department of family and community medicine, according to her campaign website. Philpott led the opening of the Health for All Family Health Team – a primary care home for 10,000 patients in Markham-Stouffville. She also led the opening of the Markham Family Medicine Teaching Unit, which has trained new family physicians in the community since 2010. Philpott is the founder of Give a Day to World AIDS, which has raised over $4 million to help those affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa. She was the first family medicine lead for the Toronto Addis Ababa Academic Collaboration, where she was instrumental in helping Addis Ababa University develop Ethiopia’s first training program for family medicine. As the new title suggests, McCallum is charged with the task of bringing 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by year’s end, one of the pledges made by Trudeau during the election campaign that appeared to separate the Liberals from the governing Conservatives’ stance on refugee resettlement. Last month, McCallum noted bringing in and resettling 25,000 refugees has its challenges, but said making it happen is a matter of political will. McCallum is the former Liberal critic for citizenship and immigration, multiculturalism and seniors. It is also notable the area McCallum represents as MP may be one of the most diverse on the planet. In Markham-Thornhill, 65 per cent of the population self-identifies as immigrants while 82 per cent are visible minorities. McCallum has spoken out against the former Conservative government’s treatment of refugees, including the decision to deny refugee claimants comprehensive health care. McCallum is one of the longest-serving York Region MPs and was first elected in 2000.

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COUNCIL Markham Council, Standing Committee and several Advisory and Sub-Committee meetings take place at the Civic Centre and are open to the public. Monday, November 9 9 a.m. – General Committee Meeting 7 p.m. - Economic Development Public Meeting Tuesday, November 7 7 p.m. – Council Meeting Wednesday, November 11 7 p.m. – Special General Committee Meeting Proclamations for November 2015 Holocaust Education Week (Nov. 2-9 ) English As A Second Language Week (Nov. 8-14) Need more information? Contact the Clerk’s Office at 905.475.4744 for a complete listing of all meetings that residents are welcome to attend, meeting agendas and live audio streaming for Council and Standing Committees. Visit markham.ca

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General Committee To Consider Markham Enterprises Corporation Recommendations and Staff Report on November 11, 2015 at 7 p.m. A Special General Committee meeting has been set for November 11 at 7:00 p.m. to review the final recommendations of Markham’s Holding Company, Markham Enterprises Corporation (MEC), and a Staff Report, on the proposed merger of PowerStream, Enersource and Horizon Utilities, and the purchase of Hydro One Brampton. At the October 15, 2015 Special General Committee Meeting on the potential merger, presentations were received from PowerStream, Navigant, the City’s financial due diligence consultant, and Markham CAO Andy Taylor. Over the past several weeks, at the direction of MEC, Staff have been seeking amendments to the terms of the proposed transaction. Negotiations with PowerStream and other Shareholders are in the final stages. Staff will report back to MEC on revised terms for the potential merger during the week of November 2, 2015. MEC’s decision on the merger is expected shortly thereafter, and will be considered at the Special General Committee meeting. A final decision on the merger transaction will be made at a Special Markham Council meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. Meeting dates will be publicized on the City’s website. Deputations by the public are welcome. Community members are welcome to review all reports related to the merger and provide their feedback on the merger in the Major City Projects section at Markham.ca, and can receive direct notice of upcoming meetings by subscribing to Markham’s online e-News service.

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art in the park Steve and Kathy Koczekan admire the bronze dogs and squirrel as they stop for a minute on the granite benches near the bus stop on Carlton Road near Toogood Pond, just west of the Varley Gallery. The city-commissioned work was done by artist Mary Anne Barkhouse, an indigenous artist and member of the Nimpkish Kwakiutl in British Columbia who has exhibited in numerous shows across Canada. The $150,000 art installation was paid for with developers’ compulsory donations in lieu of parkland as well as money sent to the city that was collected via the gas tax.

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SALE OFTHE LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC AUCTION THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM

TAKE NOTICE that the land described below will be offered for sale by public auction at 10 a.m. local time on the 3rd day of December, 2015 at the City of Markham Municipal Office, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. Description of Land: Roll No. 19 36 010 021 11200 0000; 116 Clark Ave N/S, Markham; PIN 03022-0149(LT); Lot 53 Registrar’s Compiled Plan 9767 Markham; S/T MA48808; City of Markham; File No. 13-78 Minimum Bid $44,961.69 All amounts payable by the successful purchaser shall be payable in full at the time of the sale by cash or money order or by a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount bid plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale, visit markham.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Miranda Miluzzi, Manager of Tax and Cash Management The Corporation of the City of Markham 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham ON L3R 9W3 905-477-7000 Ext. 4726 | mmiluzzi@markham.ca PLEASE NOTE: Tax Sales are not typical real estate transactions. If you are considering participating in a tax sale, it is highly recommended that you seek independent legal advice from a lawyer licensed to practice in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada. In addition, it is not permitted to enter upon a property that is advertised for tax sale. These are not typical real estate transactions. Entering upon a property advertised for tax sale proceedings is considered to be trespassing.

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on November 26, 2015, at the Clerk’s Department, City of Markham Municipal Office, Main Level, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham Ontario.

Roll No. 19 36 030 210 30184 0000; 21 Alicewood Dr, Markham; PIN 02942-0180(LT); Parcel 121-1 Section 65M2637; Lot 121 Plan 65M2637, S/T LT558750; T/W Part Lot 1 Concession 7, designated Part 2 65R5032 as in MA71723; Markham; File No. 13-25 Minimum Tender Amount: $59,479.35

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the City of Markham Municipal Office, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham

Roll No. 19 36 020 123 01110 0000; 41 Ferrier St, Markham; PIN 29063-0010(LT); Unit 10 Level 1, York Condominium Plan No. 512; Lots 14 & 15 Plan M1738, more fully described in schedule ‘A’ of Declaration LB660307; Markham; File No. 13-74 Minimum Tender Amount: $83,002.28

Description of Lands: Roll No. 19 36 020 126 77110 0000; PIN 030320208(LT); Parcel 9-4, Section MA4, Part Lot 9 Concession 4; designated Part 4, 65R14824; Markham; File No. 13-03 Minimum Tender Amount: $21,685.81 Roll No. 19 36 020 140 38600 0000; Markham; PIN 02985-0373(LT); Parcel 11-2 Section MA5; Part Lot 11 Concession 5, designated Part 1, 65R5095; Markham; File No. 13-04 Minimum Tender Amount: $66,282.35 Roll No. 19 36 020 110 47048 0000; PIN 030130463(LT); Parcel 86-1, Section 65M2886; Block 86, Plan 65M2886; Markham; File No. 13-21 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,027.35 Roll No. 19 36 020 110 47218 0000; PIN 030130394(LT); Parcel 85-1, Section 65M2886; Block 85, Plan 65M2886; S/T LT829166 Markham; File No. 13-22 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,974.11 Roll No. 19 36 030 234 32226 0000; PIN 700080335(LT); Block 64 Plan 65M3789; Markham; S/T right as in YR611205; File No. 13-23 Minimum Tender Amount: $4,562.00

Roll No. 19 36 010 022 37300 0000; PIN 030220239(LT); Lot 55 Registrar’s Compiled Plan 9767 Markham; File No. 13-79 Minimum Tender Amount: $14,874.91 Roll No. 19 36 020 110 42500 0000; PIN 030130671(LT); Part Road Allowance between Concessions 2 & 3, as closed by Bylaw 223 (unregistered), confirmed by Bylaw 236, Inst. R285560 designated Part 7 Plan 65R6240; T/W MA50214; S/T easement in favour of Her Majesty the Queen, as represented by Minister of Environment over the above lands as in MA109402 and R265807; Markham.; File No. 13-80 Minimum Tender Amount: $13,236.83 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and how to obtain a prescribed form of tender, visit markham. ca or if no internet access available, contact: MirandaMiluzzi,ManagerofTaxandCashManagement The Corporation of the City of Markham 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham ON L3R 9W3 905-477-7000 Ext. 4726 | mmiluzzi@markham.ca PLEASE NOTE: Tax Sales are not typical real estate transactions. If you are considering participating in a tax sale, it is highly recommended that you seek independent legal advice from a lawyer licensed to practice in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada. In addition, it is not permitted to enter upon a property that is advertised for tax sale. These are not typical real estate transactions. Entering upon a property advertised for tax sale proceedings is considered to be trespassing.

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Water has now replaced fire for cause of home damage

hat were you doing the day before Hurricane Patricia was slated to dump lots of rain on York Region and the GTA? If you’re like me — and many of my neighbours — you may have been high on a ladder clearing out your eavestroughs. There I was, dressed in my work clothes when dawn broke, dragging a heavy ladder to various locations over my front walkway to reach in to a clogged eavestrough and pull out handfuls of cedar twigs and maple leaves. And when I got home from work that day before the predicted heavy rains, I found my helpful neighbour had also been busy clearing his evestrough between our homes. While perched on his ladder, the nice guy had reached in to clear leaves from our evestrough, too, and re-positioned the downspouts for both homes. But apparently, according to an RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study, fewer homeowners are taking precautionary measures to prevent water damage to their homes, despite the fact that over the past five years, water has replaced fire as the main cause of damage to Canadian homes. The RBC study, released this year, showed a “steep decline” in Canadian homeowners’ efforts to take proactive measures to protect their homes. In 2013, 64 per cent of us maintained our eavestroughs and downspouts, then in 2014 that number dropped to 60 per cent. But this year in the RBC poll, only 22 per cent of homeowners said they would be doing eavestrough maintenance. Stats apparently show similar declines in proactive maintenance when it comes to landscaping and grading to keep water away from home foundations. In the end, the remnants of Patricia dropped 42.2 mm of

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Marney Beck rain on Buttonville Airport on the Markham-Richmond Hill border, according to the Weather Network. Other parts of York Region saw less rain, some more. And Richmond Hill commuters saw heavy rains flood the GO tracks between Union Station and their GO station, so for them the rainfall on Oct. 28 was a significant weather event. The point is — whether you’re a climate change denier or believer — extreme weather events are on the rise in Canada and around the world. “The amount of damage caused by weather incidents increased 650 per cent in Canada between 2009 and 2012,” said Paula Bandi in the RBC Insurance poll. Despite this week’s deceptively sunny, warm conditions, we’re heading into winter, like it or not. The insurance firm offers these tips for homeowners to safeguard their property: • don’t store important belongings such as artwork, old photographs or electronics in your basement, or keep them higher up on shelving, off the floor. • take measures to ensure rain and snow don’t leak through foundation walls or your roof. • have an inventory of your belongings so in the event of a claim, you have a list of important home contents. And you can thank my family for this week’s lovely weather, by the way. We just had the snowtires mounted on my daughter’s vehicle last week.

Leaf blowers suck One of the worst inventions of modern history has to be leaf blowers. Not only are they an intrusive form of noise pollution, I’ve found that I can rake my lawn and bag the leaves in far less time than it takes for my neighbour to stand around and blow leaves into the street. Bonus—my muscles get a good workout, too. Do us all a favour and throw your leaf blower where it belongs—in the trash. Then go buy a rake. Your body will thank you for the extra exercise … and your neighbours will thank you for the peace and quiet.

Donna Marrin MARKHAM

Entitlement vs safety It is unfortunately a growing trend, where distracted or self-centred drivers are becoming more and more frequent on the streets of Markham. I am currently trying to get my kids’ bus stop on Alfred Paterson, changed to a more quiet side street, as every day I witness acts by distracted or impatient drivers that make me just shake my head. From speeding in a 40 km/h school zone, to making U-turns after getting their mail, to not stopping when the bus flashers are lit, to passing on the right of a stopped bus with all flashers going and kids getting on (hope you’re reading this, lady on Linsmary Court who did just that on a Monday morning), to even some individual who chose to drive a radio-controlled car on such a busy road at 4:30 p.m. People are more concerned with getting home 30 seconds quicker, checking a text message or email, and finishing that phone conversation than paying attention to their surroundings. Some of it is distraction, some of it is a sense of enti-

tlement, where people feel their time is more important than anybody else’s. Or their safety for that matter.

Pascal Brunet MARKHAM

Glad we have new PM Re: Terrorism by PM factual, letter by S. Makk-Lainevool, Oct. 29. Letter writer S. MakkLainevool’s contention that young men are being “radicalised in mosques” is not only insulting to Canadian Muslims, its factually wrong. In fact, the opposite is true. Ottawa attacker Michel Zehaf-Bibeau, a person with a history of mental health issues, was kicked out of a Vancouver area mosque for his extreme views. A study conducted by professors with Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy and the University of North Carolina concluded mosques actually prevent radicalisation via guidance programs and proper preaching. That is the reality of every mosque I’ve ever attended in Canada. There is a long list of Muslim organisations who have not only repeatedly condemned terrorism, they’ve declared ISIS and other extremists ex-communicated from the religion.

Those who persist in accusing mosques of radicalising youth haven’t provided a single case of that actually happening. Given Canada’s antiterrorism legislation, if an imam was counselling such things, they would have been charged by now. Neither Harper, nor this other right wing zealots have ever furnished a single actual example. Let’s call these racist allegations against Canadian Muslims what they are - lies. I’m glad we have a new PM who doesn’t engage in such bigotry.

Naeem Siddiqi MARKHAM

Do mosques radicalize? I, and many other readers I am sure, were equally taken aback by generalized remarks from your reader S.Makk-Lainevool, stating that “So far in Canada, the terrorism attacks that have occurred or were planned, were by radicalized, disaffected young men who were radicalized in mosques”. Can S. Makk-Lainevool in all honesty please tell readers which mosque in Canada was involved in planning and radicalizing Muslims?

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arkham is a multiple award–winning community. Add to that the lowest commercial, industrial and multiresidential tax rates, and the lowest seven –year tax rate increase in the GTA, it’s no surprise we are a preferred destination city to live, work and play. Our success is no coincidence. In 2008 we began unfolding our long term strategy – Building Markham’s Future Together, a plan that was embraced by our community, and which focused on six strategic priorities. We completed this strategy in 2014 and are now embarking on the next phase of Building Markham’s Future Together: 2015 -2019. I encourage you find out more at markham.ca/strategic plan. I am also very proud of the results of this strategy, and the recognition we have received from other organizations. On October 29, Excellence Canada awarded Markham the prestigious Gold Award for Organizational Quality and Healthy Workplace; a first for a Canadian Frank Scarpitti municipality. We were also recognized by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators with the 2015 Willis Award for Innovation of our web portal. These awards represent years of dedication and work by past and present Council members and our staff. Congratulations to all! While Markham continues to grow and mature we stay true to our motto Leading While Remembering. On November 11 I invite everyone to join in Markham’s Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Flato Markham Theatre to honour all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for democracy, and Canadians who continue to serve. For a listing of this and other Remembrance Day Ceremonies visit Markham.ca or the October issue of Markham Life magazine. Throughout November there a number of other important events to mark in your calendar: • Diwali Celebration at the Armadale Community Centre – Nov. 13; • Hockey Helps the Homeless at the Angus Glen Community Centre – Nov. 12-13; • Markham Sports Day at the Markham Pan Am Centre – November 21; • Main Street Markham Festival of Lights – Nov. 27; • Markham’s 43rd Annual Santa Claus Parade – Nov. 28. Details on these events are available at Markham. ca and the October issue of Markham Life magazine. Cultural and sports events and festivals continue to serve as a hallmark for Markham. I am pleased that the City is able to provide assistance through grants from our Celebrate Markham funding program for some of these initiatives. The application process is now open and organizations can find details on eligibility at Markham.ca. I hope you will join us at many of these outstanding November events and celebrate our great community! Frank Scarpitti is the mayor of Markham.

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Nov. 6 Health Living Event

Social Services Network hosts a Healthy Living Event at the Armadale Community Centre, 2401 Denison St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sample free South Asian food and learn about fun fitness ideas for you and your family. Event is free.

Nov. 7 Remembrance Day Service and Parade

The Markham District Veterans Association observes Remembrance Day with service and parade. Service at Veterans Hall, 7 Washington St., Markham at 10 a.m. Veterans march at 10:30 a.m. to the Cenotaph will be followed by the 11 a.m. ceremony. Light lunch served in the hall following the parade. Olde Tyme Christmas Bazaar

Don’t miss St. Andrew’s Olde Tyme Christmas Bazaar, 143 Main St. N., Markham, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bake table, Granny’s Pantry, jams, jellies & preserves, Christmas crafts, jewelry table, new to you room, antiques & collectibles, children’s games, books & puzzles, refreshments & lunch room. HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK

As part of the 35th annual Holocaust Education Week, Temple Har Zion presents “The Lost Rhapsody of Leo Spellman”, in honour the late Leo Spellman, Canadian composer and Holocaust survivor. His daughter, Helene Shifman, will speak about her father’s life after the war. 8 p.m at 7360 Bayview Ave. Call 905889-2252 for info. 28th Annual Scholarship Ball

Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA) will be awarding 25 scholarships to graduating secondary school students of Caribbean descent who will be pursuing post-secondary education in Canada. Keynote

By Sam Potter IF YOU suffer from lower back pain and sciatica, you are one of over 2 million adults in Canada with this often crippling

spinal condition. Shooting, stabbing and burning pains from the low back, sometimes with additional pain through the buttocks and down the legs are all symptoms of a pinched nerves often called “sciatica”. In severe cases, it can lead to muscle wasting, numbness and constant tingling down to the tip of the toes. Left untreated, the intense pain can rapidly wear you down and drain the joy out of life. That is, until now... Recent advances in the treatment of sciatica and lower back pain have led to the development and huge success of Advanced Biostructural Correction Technique. The excellent results of chiropractic treatment have been published in major medical journals. With great success rates. Some back surgeons and medical doctors are recommending their patients try this treatment first before having back surgery. In Markham, you can try Advanced Bio-Structural Correction Spinal Care at Elite Care Chiropractic – the office of low back pain and sciatica

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Join the Rouge Valley Mennonite Church for baked goodies, pies, jams, pottery, hand knitting, jewelry, photography and more. Enjoy early Christmas shopping and a home made soup lunch at 7452 Reesor Rd. 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Call 416-418-6589 for information.

songwriter Ruth Lowe, who launched Frank Sinatra’s career, will share details about Ruth’s musical vocation. Hot drinks and sweets will be offered. Speakers begin at 12:30 p.m at the Temple Har Zion, 7360 Bayview Ave. Admission $3 for Temple members, guests $6.

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Grace Church, 19 Parkway Ave. holds Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Antiques, baking, knitting, sewing, new and nearly new items and lunch room. 905-294-3184. Christmas Craft Show & Sale

Hockey Helps the Homeless

Join Hockey Helps the Homeless for 20th anniversary by registering for all-day proam hockey tournament. Hockey greats Darcy Tucker, Shayne Corson, Gary Roberts, Caroline Ouellette and Natalie Spooner. Funds raised support 360°kids and their work with homeless youth. Tournament runs both days 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a reception to follow on Friday. Women’s tournament at Stouffville Clippers Complex Arena (Nov. 12) and the men’s tournament (Nov. 13) at Angus Glen Community Centre and Stouffville Clippers Complex. For more, visit hockeyhelpsthehomeless.com.

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Family Fun Science Workshop

Mix, measure and discover together at Markham Museum (9350 Markham Rd.) 10 to 11:30 a.m. Families can engage in hands-on activities that explore the science in the world around them. $18 for 1 child, 1 adult. Pre-registration required. Call 905305-5970.

Ebenezer United Church hosts its annual craft show and sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Second time around, Victoria’s Cupboard, Christmas Corner, Crafts, Tea Room, Bake and Book Tables and more. 5000 Steeles Ave. E, NW corner at Brimley Rd. Info: 905477-4365.

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Daytime Speaker Series presents “I’ll Never Smile Again” with Tom Sandler. Tom, son of

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Nov. 13 Diwali – Eid Celebration

Join the Social Services Network in celebrating Diwali and Eid 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Armadale Community Centre at 2401 Denison St.

Nov. 21

Canadian rock music legend Jim Cuddy performs with his band after sold-out concert last year. Known for being front man of Canadian rock folk group Blue Rodeo, Jim has recorded three albums as a solo artist. Tickets $79 prime, $74 regular at www.markhamtheatre. ca or 905-305-SHOW(7469).

City of Markham Annual Remembrance Day service 10:30 a.m. at Flato Markham Theatre, with tribute to Second World War veterans.

Diaspora Dialogues brings 905 Roadshow: A Creativity Cabaret is to Markham, in partnership with Varley Art Gallery and Markham Public Library. Evening features a mix of poetry, performance, readings, and more by some of Markham’s very own: Sheniz Janmohamed, author, artist educator, and spoken word artist; Anna Yin, Mississauga’s inaugural poet laureate; The Real Sun, artist and educator; Sylvia Chan, artist and educator; Belinda Kwan, spoken word artist and dancer; Arina Kharlamova, poet; and Meghan Swaby, playwright. Hosted by Omar Khafagy, writer The event will begin at 7 p.m. and is free of charge. For more information, visit www.diasporadialogues.com.

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Nov. 17 Coffee Hour

Rev. Paul Fawcett will be guest speaker at the Unionville Women’s Coffee Hour held at Markham Missionary Church, 5438 Major Mackenzie Dr. E., Markham, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Women of all ages are invited to attend. Building is accessible. Mother/child area in main room. Admission $6.

Nov. 20 Adult Pottery Workshop

Make the ideal holiday gift for friends and family holiday at Markham Museum (9350 Markham Rd.). Explore art of ceramic jewellery making in museum’s Pottery Studio. Workshop 7 to 9 p.m. $67.80 per person. Pre-registration required. Call 905-305-5970.

Markham Sports Day

Be part of RBC Sports Day in Canada with Markham celebrations at the Markham Pan Am Centre, 16 Main St., Unionville, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free events and activities for all ages. New this year are pool activities, volleyball tournament (registration required) kettle ball training at Happy Life Fitness Centre for those 14 and up, and Markham In Motion physical literacy activities. Learn more at markham.ca

Nov. 24 Markham at the Movies

Screening of TIFF film Jimmy’s Hall, about political activist Jimmy Gralton who is deported during Ireland’s Red Scare of the 1920s. Starring Barry Ward, Francis Magee and Aileen Henry. 7 p.m. at Flato Markham Theatre.

NOV. 27 to 29 Concerts help Street Mission

Markham Missionary Church hosts benefit concerts for its ‘Street Mission’, to help the disadvantaged of downtown Toronto. “The Shadowed Manager” will be held: Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 28 at 2:30 p.m. and Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. at 5438 Major Mackenzie Drive E. Inquiries: 905-294-5081 or emc@ markhamemc.ca. No tickets - cash donations towards support of the “Street Mission”.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A Public Meeting will be held by the Development Services Committee of the City of Markham to consider a proposal to amend or replace the following fee by-laws: • Building By-law 2015-4, being a by-law respecting construction, demolition and change of use permits and inspections, and • Development By-law 211-83, being a by-law for the tariff of fees for processing development applications. Information will be presented explaining the proposed fee changes. Any person may make a representation concerning the proposed changes at this meeting.

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Markham Civic Centre, Council Chambers Anthony Roman Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham BUILDING BY-LAW

The City of Markham proposes to repeal By-law 2015-4 enacted under section 7 of the Building Code Act, and to enact a new building by-law for the issuance of permits and related matters, including the establishment of a revised fee schedule. The City reviews and adjusts building permit fees annually, to ensure they meet but do not exceed the anticipated reasonable costs to administer and enforce the Act within its jurisdiction. The City’s fee model includes a thorough analysis of the direct and indirect costs associated with the administration and enforcement of the building code. The proposed amendment will adjust fees to reflect anticipated costs in 2016. Purpose and Effect of the Proposed Changes

An increase of 5% from the 2015 fees is being proposed to reflect the anticipated costs of administering and enforcing the building code, and to maintain a reserve. DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW

Under the Planning Act, a municipality can charge fees for anticipated costs in providing a service. Our projected costs for administering planning applications have increased from the previous year. The City of Markham is proposing to amend By-law 211-83 to increase the majority of our fees to ensure we cover our increase in costs and to maintain an adequate reserve. The increase from our 2014 fees for the Engineering Department is 8% and the increase for the Planning and Urban Design Department is 10%. Other minor changes to the structure of the by-law are also being proposed. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Building By-law: Chris Bird, Director Building Standards, cbird@markham.ca or 905-475-4712 Development Fee By-law: Jamie Bosomworth, Manager of Strategy and Innovation jbosomworth@markham.ca or 905-477-7000, ext. 2180

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said, “You can give back by encouraging and supporting others.” 2015 Honourees also include Nayan Patel who has supported Markham Stouffville Hospital, as the Stouffville/Whitchurch honouree. Each portrait tells a story and is the inspiration to the written stories by Melony Teague which you will also find in the accompanying 2015 Portraits of Giving Book.

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A man is dead after being hit by a steel pipe on a worksite Monday in Markham. Police said they were called to the site on Hwy. 7 east of Birchmount Road at 8:23 a.m. and found a man suffering from life-threatening injuries. The victim was in his 50s and died at the scene. Police said crews were in a ditch working on a gas line when the person was killed. As one worker was inside a front-end loader and two others were standing next to the pipe, it shifted or rolled, crushing one of the workers. Another worker was taken to hospital suffering from trauma. The Ontario Ministry of Labour was brought in for the investigation. The death is the second workplace fatality in Markham this year. In May, a man was killed after a hydraulic lift outside a new movie theatre at Birchmount Road and Enterprise Boulevard tipped over.

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Early risers targeted York police are searching for two armed men, believed to be responsible for streetlevel robberies in Markham. Shortly after 6 a.m. Oct. 28, a red 2014 Hyundai Tuc-

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son, reported stolen, pulled up to a pedestrian in the Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue area. Two men, one armed with a handgun, demanded the victim’s cash and cellphone, police said. As officers were responding to the first robbery call, police received a call for a robbery minutes later in the Dudley Avenue and Meadowview Avenue area. In the second robbery, a man was holding knife while also demanding the victim’s cash and cellphone. The suspects fled in the Hyundia. Neither of the victims were injured. The first suspect is described as a black male, 5-ft. 9-in. tall, spoke with a Jamaican accent, wearing a black hoodie and black pants and carrying a handgun. The second is a black male, 5-ft. 5-in. tall, with a thin build wearing a black hoodie with a red scarf covering his face. He was carrying a switchblade knife. The Hyundai Tuscan, with Ontario plate BVRE 494, was reported stolen in Toronto.

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Lest we forget. The Markham District Veterans’ Association celebrated their 65th Anniversary at the Legion last month. There was a dinner and dance to mark the occasion including a toast to fallen comrades. More than 120 turned out for the evening, MDVA president Roger Carlsen said. The highlight of the night was honouring the many Second World War veterans who were some of the first to hit the dance floor, he added. The association was started in 1950 as a not-for profit association. To mark the occasion, association member Dave Watson set up a special display with memorabilia from the two world wars and the war in Afghanistan. Mortars, rare pins and sand from Juno Beach all sat in the basement of the hall on Washington Street. Watson is known as the history guy on the association. He has been going to the hall for eight years. His father served in the Second World War. So did Carlsen’s father. The president of the association became active at the hall in 1990. He is now a member of the army reserve. The association still has 340 members but more and more are like Carlsen and Watson, one generation removed from the world wars. Until recently, membership was only available for veterans, immediate family, and close friends. Today, membership is open to all who subscribe to the same values as the veterans, and are willing to further the aims and objectives of the association. This year to mark the 75th anniversary of the Second World War, the association had four parades, commemorating that battle of Vimy Ridge, D-Day, VE Day and VJ Day. “We will have a big Remembrance Day parade to honour veterans,” Carlsen said.

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Markham District Veterans Association president Roger Carlsen stands near display at recent open house. He said the association will lay around 20 wreathes at the cenotaph in Markham. With Remembrance Day around the corner, the association raises money for veterans through poppy sales. Last year, they were able to raise more than $43,000 that was donated to helping veterans and veteran-related charities. The Markham District Veterans Association will observe Remembrance Day

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Tune in to history of radar at library Markham Public Library is asking the public to join in remembering the stories of our veterans. We Remember: stories of our veterans takes place the weekend after Remembrance Day. You can experience an interactive exhibition featuring the Markham Museum, the Secrets of Radar Museum, and members of the Markham District Veterans Association. The Markham Museum exhibition will highlight the role of Markham and the GTA in the First and Second World Wars. The experience will include ephemera of historical significance, educational activities, and more. The Secrets of Radar Museum tells the story of the Veterans of the Canadian Radar Initiative and preserves their history through physical exhibits, a substantial research archive, and oral histories recounted by the veterans themselves. You can book time with a member of the Markham District Veterans Association and hear their story. Availability and times to be announced. The special day takes place on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Markham Village Library, 6031 Hwy. 7. Contact: 905-513-7977 ext. 7177 Learn more and let them know you’re coming at http://weremember.eventbrite.ca

The Memory Project is a Historica Canada initiative that invites veterans and Canadian Forces members to share their military experiences. Through an online archive and speakers’ bureau, more than 1.5 million Canadians have heard their stories. We share short excerpts from Second World War veterans who contributed to the project. For more information, visit thememoryproject. com. Compiled by Simon Martin ss driving acro d situation, ir a we t, a as s kf wa It at brea One morning, ow ll fe g un that beach. is yo nt up and th m. Of white flag we German unifor a in s wa he t, he ou l ti ed walk him un pt the gun on ke ’t we sn , wa se he ur co that proved to us d up, fe s wa showed us or he told us that armed. And he ore; he gave to fight anym nt wa ’t dn di he e he was back us. I believ . He told us himself up to fore we were be da na Ca here in re reason to ’t see any mo dn ul co me of he that mself up. So just gave hi the man d an t fight, so he oo ady to sh re re we s m? He ow the fell why shoot hi sn’t armed, wa We he , e. up or gave ody anym to hurt anyb eated Tr t. as kf wasn’t going him brea ve ga d an in s took him ink it wa in n being. I th ma hu a it ke li him t sure. But where. I’m no a me so ly m on iu s lg wa Be he my mind that s orwa he at stands out in wh g . He was doin it, and young fellow t fed up with go he d an do quit... to he d re So de anymore. it do to nt r was over didn’t wa d when the wa an ll Ho in We were r eyes turned happened, ou at th en get home. wh and ing when we’d er nd wo , ng Dec. 27, we west, hopi rk Harbour on Yo w t Ne to in We got o on the nigh ain to Toront tr ex by e d th le at el trav arrived and 28th. We n. oo rn te af e of the 27th in th nds about 4 ed hibition grou d it was pack an um se li co e th a in re we nt We we us. There waiting for re le we op d pe da d th wi er an shed. My moth d a ha We s. lot of tears nt re fe and her pa there, my wi n. an, Markham great reunio — Wilbert De

There was always a nurse or somebody else on the blitz buggy, in ca se they needed help while I was driving. I couldn’t look after the four people and drive too. So ther e would be a male nurse and they would look after th em but the saddest ones were when we had to take them to the mental hospitals. After we delivered the patient ... we ’d get something to eat and it was always somethin g we didn’t get in our own barr acks, you know, it was always nice. Because we li ved in army quarte rs, they used to be barracks but they were all for the women. The men’s were over on another section. When we went to the hospit als, they would qu ite often give us a tin of jam or a loaf of bread... a real special treat because, you know, the food of course was very bland. We used to use 1942 eg gs. They were water glassed in Holland and they were sent over to us and you couldn’t have a ha rd boiled egg because you didn’t quite know what wa s inside. But we enjoyed them. Th ey were certainly better than powdered eggs and that’s what we had, powdered eggs with powdered milk and it wasn’t that great.” — Mary Jarvis, Mar kham on transporting inj ured soldiers

Anyway, we sat arou nd for two or thre e days making sure that we ha d our vehicles wate rproofed in case we had to go in the water... and then all of a sudden there was a push at Fala ise Gap [the Battle of the Fala ise Pocket, 12-21 August 1944] and we had to take bridging up. Then some of the bombers had bombed our troops by mist ake... and they blew up an am munition dump, so we had to take ammo up to th em and we started taking, you know, fuel from th e beach; there were piles and piles and piles of gas cans on the be ach. It was tiring at first. We didn’t sleep a whol e lot in a bed for the first couple of weeks an d then it wasn’t too bad afte r that, once they stopped, but then their supply lines got longer an d longer, and you know... so it was tiring... We were very lucky to have a ve hicle, even if we were sitting behind the wheel we were dry and the ot her poor guys out there in a mud-filled ditch, you know, and all this, so wh en looking back yo u think, boy, we were pretty lucky guys. We were pretty lucky as far as ca sualties went. — Frank Young, Aur ora

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grandmother around. “My being on the show was a shock to her,” he said. “She didn’t know about the other side.” To graduate, Morrison was made to promise on air that he would forever drive as he did when he drove his grandmother. TV show host Andrew Younghusband even gave Morrison a cardboard cutout of his grandmother to keep in the car. “I promise I will never drive like a dick again,” Morrison said. “I will stop texting. I will stop driving with my knees. And I will stop speeding, of course.” “I’m the lucky one,” Morrison added. “I learned the easy way. The hard way is totalling your car or hitting someone. It’s not worth it. That message is not worth it. Going even 20 km over to impress someone is not worth it.” Canada’s Worst Driver airs Mondays at 10 p.m. on Discovery.

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Sean Wu of St. Brother Andre Catholic High School ran his way to a silver medal at the York Region Athletic Association crosscountry championships at Boyd Conservation Area in Woodbridge Friday. Competing in the junior boys’ 6,000-metre race, Wu finished in a time of 23:22.70. The Cardinals junior boys’ squad also won the team event, qualifying for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations meet at Highlands Nordic in Duntroon Saturday. Reuben Loughran of Sir William Mulock Secondary School was first in 22:28.10. Jeremy Chung of Bill Crothers Secondary was third in 23:41.60 and his teammate Adam MacIntosh fourth at 23:45.60. Nathan Hamilton of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, whose team finished second and qualified for OFSAA, was sixth in 24:07.70.

Other Markham results: Mitchell Miron of Bill Crothers who was third in the senior boys’ 7,000m with a time of 26:16.40. Cassidy Phillips of Bill Crothers was fourth in the midget girls’ 3,000m in a time of 13:33.20. BCSS teammates Hannah Goodjohn was fifth and Jordan Tortola, sixth. In the midget boys’ 5,000m, William Jones of Bill Crothers was fourth in 19:43.70. The junior girls’ 4,000m event saw Isabel Tsang of Crothers finish sixth in 17:22.00. Emma Loeschnik of Bill Crothers was sixth in the senior girls’ 5,000m in 22:46.70. Tteammate Megan DiNatale was seventh. In other team events, the Bill Crothers Colts captured the midget and junior girls’ divisions and were second in midget boys. The top two teams in each division along with the top five individuals who are not part of the winning teams, qualified for OFSAA.

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LAST WEEK: Friday: Lindsay Muskies 4 vs. Markham Royals 3. Royals’ record: 11-6-1-1-24. Second place in North Division. COMING UP: Friday: vs. Pickering Panthers at Markham Centennial Arena 7:30 p.m. The Markham Royals got off to a good start in the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season and had a firm hold of first in the North Division standings. Not any more. Taking to the road against the last-place Lindsay Muskies Friday, the Royals suffered a 4-3 loss. The setback was the Royals’ fourth in their last five outings. Combined with the Aurora Tigers defeating the visiting Stouffville Spirit 3-2 on the same night, the Royals slipped into second while the Tigers moved into the top spot. In their game with Lindsay, the Royals got off to a good start when Jeff Joynt scored the first of his two goals on a shorthanded effort. The Royals padded their lead on Joynt’s second of the night at the three-minute mark of the second. But the Muskies battled back to tie the game when Dayton Kent scored a pair of goals within just over a two-minute span. A goal by

Aaron Spivak enabled the Royals to regain the upper hand. The Muskies responded before the period ended with goals from Nick Isaacson and Brock Traill. Royals’ reserve netminder Eric Pitcher handled 40 of 44 shots. Markham took 41 shots on net. INSIDER: The Royals released forward Nolan Regan Friday. In nine games, the Markham resident had no goals and no assists. The Royals will also be without forward Nick Thomakos for their next contest after he was given a game suspension after a fighting and game misconduct infraction along with Muskies’ forward Braeden Kublick in the final 10 minutes of regulation time Friday. GENERALLY SPEAKING: “We’re losing a couple of games here, but we beat Kingston in Kingston (last Thursday), teams go through this (slump),” said Royals’ general manager and head coach Mike Galati. “We’ve just got to work harder to get out of this.” In releasing Regan, Galati said it was a case of him not receiving enough ice time. “He just wanted more playing time and he can go find a place to play.”

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Peacefully passed away November 1st, 2015 at Markham Stouffville Hospital, with his wife and daughters by his side. He was born October 16th, 1938 in Toronto. Jim was beloved husband to Flora for 52 years. Devoted dad to Tamara (Claude), Angela (Robert), Christine (Matthew). Doting grandpa to Maxim, Nicolas, Olivia, Alexander, Wyndham, Edwin and Cainwyn. Jim is predeceased by brother Ben. He is survived by brother Paul, sisters in law Lorna and Susan, and many nieces and nephews. As a longtime resident of Box Grove and local contractor, Jim touched the lives of many throughout the Markham community. He will be remembered for his integrity, generosity, craftsmanship and readiness to do business with a handshake and a smile. Please join us for a Celebration of Life at Cedar Brae Golf and Country Club on Sunday November 8th from 1 - 5 pm. Online condolences may be made at http://obituaries.basicfunerals.ca/obituaries/markham/james-bajari/3077

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Eileen Ashley cared for others in far corners of globe By AmAndA Persico

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or Eileen Ashley, caring for others was never a paying job. It was her life-long calling that took her to different corners of the earth. Eileen died earlier this year of a heart attack. Today, Nov. 5, would have been her 72 birthday. She will be remembered for how much she cared. “I’m biased,” said her husband of 48 years, David Ashley. “She helped so many people in so many places.” Eileen’s journey of care started in the mid-1960s, when she enrolled in a nursing program at the University of Western Ontario in London. Part of her nursing program saw the late Markham resident working as a social worker and in the local hospital’s psychiatric ward. “Some say that was training for a marriage with me,” joked David. Then came marriage in 1967, followed by children, Stephen and Emily. David’s career as a chartered accountant with an international pharmaceutical company took him and the Ashley clan all over the world. First it was to Indianapolis, where Eileen’s nursing diploma wasn’t recognized south of the border. Instead of giving up, she decided to volun-

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Eileen Ashley enjoys a beautiful sunset on the lake at the family cottage. teer with hospice care at the local hospital. Then the Ashley family moved to Brazil, where Eileen joined the Canadian Women’s Club, an organization dedicated to raising funds for women living in slums. She travelled to the slum areas to help local women with medical and

health issues. Then the family moved back to Ontario, settling in Markham, where she got involved with Grace Anglican Church. “She did the supporting role thing,” David said. “But she did it her way, the way she wanted to. Technically, Eileen never worked in a hospi-

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“Adored by children, universally respected and an inspiration to her peers, Mrs. McCluskey was a tireless volunteer, quick to deflect the praise heaped on her.”

tal. But she still helped people.” Eileen helped start the parish nurse program, where she educated the congregation on health issues, helped those with health challenges and visited shut-ins, said retired priest John Read. Through the church, Eileen fostered her two passions – a love of

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helping people and a love of music. Eileen joined the church choir and had been a member of the choir for 25 years before her death. “She knew leading of the worship in song was a critical role in parish life and celebration,” Read said. “It made a difference in making Grace Church a joyful place to celebrate.” In 2000, the Ashley couple was on the move again, this time to Egypt. Again, she put her nursing degree to good use. She volunteered with the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund in Cairo, an organization dedicated to helping Sudanese refugees suffering from tuberculosis. “These were acts of grace in very challenging circumstances,” Read said. “It was, as always, a ministry of care.” But when patients didn’t come into the basement clinic for their regular medication, together with a driver and a translator, Eileen went in search of them. “Here she was, this Christian lady going out in a Muslim environment helping others, getting them to take their medicine,” David said. On Sunday, Grace Anglican Church will showcase the new choir gowns dedicated in Eileen’s name. “It’s one of those strange things of sadness and joy mixed together,” David said. “I hope I don’t cry. I might, but that’s OK. It’s a moment of such great pride.”

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to the east of the city and government concerns about our transportation systems. The truth of the matter is that the demand for housing is still very strong and should continue to be for the foreseeable future. The proof is in the pudding. It was recently reported that the average price of a detached home in Toronto is now greater than $1 million. With demand expected to continue and the supply of land available for development shrinking, I think the future looks bright. To find out more about what Taurus Mortgage Capital can do for you, visit their website or call 905-209-7200. For your convenience, you can even apply for a mortgage preapproval online!

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