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Markham passed its 2014 budget and that means your wallet will be taking a hit. This year’s 2.49-per-cent tax increase amounts to about $26.72 for the average home in Markham, assessed at about $521,000. This year’s tax increase includes a boost in the city’s winter maintenance program as well as replenishing the city’s reserves used to pay for tree replanting after the December 2013 ice storm. Although this is an election year, the tax rate increase is what’s good for the city, Mayor Frank Scarpitti said. In fact, council could have ignored staff recommendations to include more funds for winter maintenance and ice storm recovery cost and could have approved a 1.9-per-cent tax rate increase, he added. “There are some political organizations who will tailor their budget in an election year to make themselves look good,” the mayor said. “We could have said let the next council deal with the increase. We’re not afraid to deal with these issues during an election year. We didn’t take the political route. This budget is appropriate for the needs of our community.” The city also had years of 0-per-cent increases, even during non-election years, he added. Markham has one of the lowest tax rate increases over the last six years, where Markham’s total tax rate increase amounts to about 5.49 per cent, compared to 14.04 per cent in Richmond Hill, 17.39 in Vaughan and 33.1 per cent in Mississauga. “I’ve heard it said, ‘It’s easy to keep Markham taxes low because the city is always growing,” Mr. Scarpitti said. “I appreciate that every municipality is unique. But this speaks volumes about our efficiency.” This year’s budget includes future staff for the Cornell fire station, Pan Am Centre, southeast community centre and Markham’s sport park. “This is done so when the facility open taxpayers are not taking a big in on taxes,” Mr. Landon said. “This also provides for a smooth transition when the facility opens as well.”

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Are taxes — and tax hikes — necessary evil in society? Minimum wage and tax hikes are dirty words to many of you.

hether it’s the positive social aspects of paying taxes or the hot-button byelection issue of minimum wage in the Thornhill byelection, the Social Planning Council of York Region is weighing in on issues that matter to you. What? There’s a positive aspect to paying taxes, you ask? The council is presenting what it calls an evening of reflection and dialogue as part of a book launch Feb. 26 in Richmond Hill for Tax Is Not a Four-Letter Word. Written by a variety of contributors, it provides a “different take on taxes in Canada” and provides “new information on how taxation, and our thinking about it, has evolved ... presenting data that sets out what we get for what we pay and what we lose when we pay less.” Considering the tax-cutting mantra of politicians such as Toronto’s Rob Ford, and Richmond Hill politicians such as Carmine Perrelli and Greg Beros, those are fighting words. No one enjoys paying taxes, but most agree taxes help pay for the social safety net Canadians take pride in, as well as local services our municipalities can’t do without, such as snow plowing, garbage collection, fire services and parks, to name a few. The social planning council also took public umbrage at comments of a byelection candidate in Thornhill that seemed to suggest few residents in the riding subsist on minimum wage. Residents and commentators in the GTA took to social media and letters pages to argue with the premise that most people living in Thornhill are well off or don’t make a living on minumum wage. The social planning council wants you to know that, indeed, there are residents in Thornhill (both Markham and Vaughan) who live in poverty. “The poverty profile for the Thornhill riding showed a pov-

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GET CONNECTED Book launch is at Richmond Hill Public Library Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. Contact Marcia Lopez: mlopez@labourcommunityservices.ca or 416-445-5819 ext. 22 for details. erty rate of 14.1 per cent, while the York Region poverty profile showed an overall poverty rate for York Region residents of 12.7 per cent,” stated Pat Taylor, cochairperson of the Social Planning Council. She noted that “precarious” or part-time, low-paying or contract work was highest in York Region at 21 per cent among the all the Regions of Toronto, Hamilton, Peel, Halton and York. “Poverty is definitely a serious issue in the riding of Thornhill and also a greater issue than in some other parts of York Region. When one in seven residents of the riding live in poverty, it is more than likely that a few have full-time jobs at minimum wage, since those working full-time at minimum wage still live 19 per cent below the poverty line,” wrote Ms Taylor. If you’re on the side of cutting taxes, you’ll say this is positive proof that residents in Thornhill — or Richmond Hill or Markham, for that matter — can’t afford to be hit with higher taxes in their municipalities. You’ll say this is further ammunition for those who urge that Richmond Hill and Markham councils, poised to hike taxes by 2.04 per cent and 2.49 per cent respectively, should, instead, cut taxes. Then there are those who say taxes are a necessity to underpin the good life, amenities and social service safety net we tap into when we are on the wrong side of the poverty line. Agree or disagree, come be part of the discussion at the book launch.

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Stamkos still role model I would like to start by saying I am very disappointed Steven Stamkos will not be playing for Team Canada at the Sochi Olympics. I have had the pleasure of meeting him on a number of occasions over the years when I was playing hockey, before I had an injury that has ended my hockey-playing days. Like many other young hockey players and fans, we admire him for his outstanding play and scoring ability, but I admire him for more than just his hockey play. I admire him for his dedication and work ethic to be the best he can be and you can’t ask for anything more from a person. I know he is very disappointed the doctors didn’t clear him to play, but he shouldn’t be disappointed in the effort he made to come back from his injury, because I know how hard it can be to recover from a big injury. I know he did everything possible to recover from his leg injury. He is a great role model for not only hockey players and athletes; he is a great role model for people in general because of his work ethic and determination. Even though I have not talked to Steven Stamkos about who instilled his exceptional character qualities, I can make an educa-

Steven Stamkos is recovering from a broken leg. tioned guess it was his parents, coaches and teachers with whom he has come in contact over the years, along with a former NHL player Gary Roberts. I am a student at the high school Steven Stamkos attended and can tell you I have had the pleasure to be taught and encouraged on and off the ice, plus in the classroom by two coaches and teachers who Steven Stamkos had when he attended the school — Mr. Turner and Mr. Titanic. Both of them are exceptional teachers and coaches, which I know helped make Steven Stamkos, along with his parents, the person he is today; a role model for his outstanding work ethic and determination, along with being a world-class hockey player.

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York Regional Police want to speak with anyone who may have witnessed a fatal crash Monday in Markham. At about 3:30 p.m., a three-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of York Durham Town Line and 14th Avenue. According to police, a black Dodge pickup truck, driven by an 81-year-old Brooklin man, was traveling north on York Durham.

When the driver tried to make a left on to 14th Avenue, the truck struck a silver Mazda 3 traveling south, which was driven by a 53-year-old Ajax man. The momentum of the crash caused the Mazda 3 to hit a blue Mazda 3 that was waiting to turn left on to York Durham Line. The driver of the silver Mazda suffered life-threatening injuries and died in hospital.

The driver of the blue Mazda, a 57-yearold Pickering man, was treated for minor injuries while the pickup truck driver refused treatment for minor injuries at the scene. If you have information, call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704 or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip 1800222tips.com or text YORK and your message to CRIMES (274637).

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Jennifer Pan is seen carrying incense at her mother’s funeral. She faces firstdegree murder and attempted murder charges in connection to the 2010 homicide.

Before police charged Ms Pan and her co-accused, the force called the incident a random attack and referred to Ms Pan as a key witness who was tied up by the invaders. Ms Pan was seen sobbing by her father’s bedside and was also pictured

holding incense, head bowed, at her mother’s funeral. If found guilty, Ms Pan, along with co-accused Eric Carty, Lenford Crawford, David Mylvaganam and Daniel Wong, face life in prison. All accused have pleaded not guilty

York man accused of defrauding his ethnic community: Police An Aurora man has been charged after police said he defrauded a number of people from his own ethnic community, including friends and family, by opening bogus law offices, faking legal credentials and taking on cases without any hope of working on them. York Regional Police say he took around $100,000 in retainers from clients and a further $150,000 from a Honda dealership, where he illegally gained access to four vehicles. After quitting his job at one law firm in Richmond Hill in late 2013, he approached a Richmond Hill lawyer who agreed to allow him to open a satellite office under the existing name. “He seemed like the ultimate businessman to these people,” Det.-Const. Ian Mason said. Once the storefront was opened at Yonge Street and Elgin Mills Road, he accepted cases ranging from divorce to civil and from immigration to criminal. The only problem was that he was not a lawyer, but a scam

artist, police said, with a long list of fraud-related convictions. Meanwhile, police were looking into his activities at his former employer, where he was employed as a legal assistant, despite not having qualifications. Police said his actions at that law firm were illegal, including, police said, placing a $6,000 cheque into his own account. “We may have never caught him if it hadn’t been for the dogged pursuit of this money by a bookkeeper at the firm,” he said. Once investigators gained a warrant to his bank account, they began to notice a number of large retainers being paid into the same account and became suspicious. The Tanzanian native, known as “Jay”, was arrested Feb. 4 and has been charged with fraud over $5,000, forgery and uttering forged documents. If you are a victim contact, the York Regional Police major fraud unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6612 or 1-800-222-TIPS.

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Parent-teacher interviews to continue at York Region schools BY CHRIS TRABER

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While many Toronto and GTA elementary schools this week announced cancellation of traditional parent-teacher interviews for February report cards, the dilemma does not impact the two York Region boards, spokespersons said. Schools in Toronto, Mississauga and Peel will forgo the interviews because there is no professional development day to schedule them. The York Region District and York Catholic District School boards, like their GTA counterparts, schedule parent-teacher interviews after the first elementary report cards go out in the fall. Unlike many other schools, our regional boards only schedule interviews once yearly, in

November. In the Toronto public and Catholic boards, parent-teacher interviews for the second winter report are typically held on a Thursday night and the following Friday morning — a professional activity day. Teachers are then given Friday afternoon off in lieu of working the night before. But this school year, teachers in many Ontario school boards are being forced to take an unpaid day off before March break, their second of two unpaid days this school year, something agreed to in their contract to fund salary grid increases for younger teachers. Scrubbing the interviews doesn’t apply to York’s Catholic board, spokesperson Julia Seeratan said. “We haven’t cancelled any

scheduled parent-teacher interviews,” she said. “It has always been our practice to hold parent-teacher interviews in November (only), following elementary school students’ progress reports going home. “Our schools provide ongoing support and communications to parents throughout the year and interviews can be set up at any time, by request.”

Toronto Catholic board chairperson Jo-Ann Davis said trustees have asked that a letter be sent to the Ministry of Education about the impact of the loss of the two professional development days. She said she’s been assured by the ministry that next year, the professional activity days will be restored. “This is something that’s of concern, and we want to let parents understand that teachers are there to support students, and if parents have concerns around their child’s success or well-being in the classroom, we want them to know teachers are there for the students.” Education Ministry spokesperson Mike Semansky said scheduling of parent-teacher interviews is a

interviews encouraged The same holds true for York’s public board, spokesperson Lucinio Miguelo said. “We encourage parents to be involved in their child’s education and contact their teachers,” he said, adding parents can make appointments with educators during school hours.

board policy decision. The Toronto District School Board says schools may plan interview nights, but it will vary across the city. Last month, it sent a note to all schools saying that without the professional development day, they “will need to find some common time frames so that parents can have some options for conferences with teachers … with a focus on meeting community (parent needs).” In November, the Toronto Catholic board sent out a letter warning parents that “formal” parent-teacher interviews would be held that month only, and blamed the provincial Putting Students First Act, “which imposed several conditions including the reduction of paid professional activity days.”

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The region is looking at outsourcing its Mobility Plus eligibility panel to help deal with backlogs. But that has Markham’s accessibility advisory committee calling for a made-in-York Region solution, a concept backed by the city. Anyone who applies for Mobility Plus services and is denied, has the right to appeal the decision. Outsourcing the appeal process is unCanadian, Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Jack Health said during a city committee. “Farming out government decisions to a private company greatly offends me,” he said. Police enforce the law through the Criminal Code and decisions are applied through the court system, he added. “It all goes back to the taxpayer, not a private company. We provide transportation through YRT and Mobility Plus, we should make the decision on who is eligible.” There are boards already in place to deal with local disputes, he added. “We have models set up here,” he said. “We could take a similar approach to something like a committee of adjustment.” The region is seeing an increase in denied applications. In 2012, more than 180 applications were denied, compared to more than 450 denied applications in 2013. There has also been an increase in appeals,

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Markham rebuffs region’s outsourcing plan from two in 2012 to more than 40 appeals last year. According to study reports, done by the region, one of the reasons for the increase in appeals is new Mobility Plus brochures that include appeal process information. To help deal with the increased number of appeals, the region is looking to outsource the appeal process as a pilot project to private health firm, Medisys Health Group in Toronto. The new appeal panel will consist of three members and would cost about $2,100 a day, plus mileage and expenses. The existing Mobility Plus panel consists of three York Region residents, one from the medical community and two who are familiar with the disability community, as well as a member from the region’s legal department, clerks office, an assessment health nurse and a staff member form Mobility Plus. But Markham’s accessibility advisory committee wants a more local and less expensive solution. One suggestion is to establish local-level panels through the municipality’s accessibility committee, said Councillor Don Hamilton, who sits on the committee. “A local panel, with local people, would help speed up the process,” he said. Markham council approved yesterday recommendations for a local solution. However, the region’s accessibility advisory committee is expected to review the issue at its Feb. 19 meeting.

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Region asks students what ideal rental housing looks like community. Consider, as well, that a dual-income household making $110,000 could afford a home worth about $417,000, according to the generally accepted rule that no more than 30 per cent of a family’s income goes toward housing and it’s not hard to see why more than 25 per cent of York Region families exceed that guideline. With such low vacancy rates, finding decent rentals in York Region is difficult. Despite having a population of 1.1 million, there are only 32,000 or so rental units in York Region and about 40 per cent of those are social housing owned by the region or a non-profit organization. Compounding the problem is there have been almost no new private rentals built

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The average price of a new singledetached home in York Region now pegged at nearly $700,000. The cost of a typical two-bedroom rental unit is in the $1,130 per month range. The local rental vacancy rate hovers around 1 per cent. It should come as little surprise York Region’s human services planning board has identified affordable housing as the predominant social challenge facing our

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in a decade. “Our social housing waiting lists keep growing, despite the economic recovery and I’m sure a number of households are on there because people simply can’t find rental housing,” York’s community and health services commissioner Adelina Urbanski said in November. “Our list is now at 10,000 households, so we know we can’t do this alone.” The problems are evident. The solutions sparse. Accordingly, York Region is challenging students to come up with answers. The region is asking post-secondary students what does great rental housing look like? The students are invited to answer that

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was an independent, motivated student, so my parents never felt the need to watch over me to make sure my school work was done. They trusted that I knew what I was doing and left me alone. I understand that not every student is motivated or eager to do well. Parents often ask my advice about how much intervention is appropriate and where or how to draw the line when it comes to helping with school work. My answer is not the same for everyone. I take several things into account before responding. First, I want to know the age of the child and his or her academic history. Has there been a diagnosis of a learning disability, for example? Is the child generally organized Sara Dimerman and motivated, but then suddenly sloppy and uninterested? Have the parents set a pattern that is hard to change? If parents always sit with their children to do homework and even give them answers to more difficult questions, then it will be hard to go from 100 per cent involvement to none. I also want to know about what is going on at home. Are there any family dynamics that may be affecting the child’s ability to focus? My core belief, under normal circumstances, is that it’s best for parents to stay within reach, but not on top of their children. In other words, be on hand whenever your children ask for homework support, but if you are working harder and are more worried than they are about end results, then there’s something wrong with this picture. I have spoken to many parents who have become resentful over time as a result of dropping their own work to be available to their child right away, only to feel they are doing the lion’s share of the work. For example, a child may leave the room to watch TV or may stay but begin texting friends while a parent pores over a chapter in the textbook looking for the answer to a question her child has been unable to find on her own. It’s no wonder that a parent resents doing the work, while a child does something leisurely. Other parents have shared their hurt or anger because their child is rude or disrespectful after asking for help. This may be in the form of eye rolling or comment such as “we didn’t learn it that way” or even worse, “you’re stupid!” When a parent shares that she is being treated this way, I ask what she thinks a co-worker or employee might do when spoken to in this manner. The answer is usually “she would quit”. “Exactly,” I say, “and you can quit, too!” Not meanly or abruptly, but as a consequence for the child’s behaviour. It’s best for a parent to create boundaries. They can say: “when you ask for my help, I need you to remain in the room — either attending to what I am reading or doing other homework. I also need you to ask for my help with enough notice and not late in the evening. If you call me names or yell at me, I will put the work aside and you will need to do it on your own.” Thornhill’s Sara Dimerman is a psychologist, author and mom to two daughters. For more advice, visit www.helpmesara.com or on Twitter @ helpmesara

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We Weathered the Storm Together PowerStream is your community-owned energy company. The majority of our employees live right here in the communities we serve. Not only are they customers of PowerStream but so are members of their families, close friends, neighbours across the street or acquaintances they met through being involved in the community. As part of your community, our employees fully understand how important it is to deliver safe and reliable power to you, and OUR community, regardless of the circumstances. When the ice storm at the end of 2013 caused more than 92,000 of our customers to lose their power at the start of the holidays, restoring service as quickly as possible became more than just being important, it was personal. We immediately responded to the crisis and worked as hard as we could to get the job done under very difficult conditions. At PowerStream, we know that the electricity we deliver is essential in supporting our customers’ quality of life. Without it, customers affected by the ice storm had no heat or lighting and were not able to power up other important household appliances such as refrigerators and stoves. It created a situation which demanded us to work 24/7 over several days so that all our customers who lost their service could once again enjoy their quality of life powered by electricity. Jim Cole, Lines, Markham resident

Being part of your community is one of the reasons why we are committed to delivering reliable power to you. Your community is our community. Together, working and communicating with you, our customers, we will further improve our outage communication and restoration systems in the future, especially when extreme weather causes widespread power outages. Ena Sethi, Customer Service, Markham resident

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Tender Fresh • Sweet!!

California Fresh Extra Large Size

French Green Beans

2/$ 00

Pkg

Organic Broccoli

$ 79

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Florida Fresh

$ 99

Bag of 6 BUY FRESH

FOR LESS

Fresh ‘N Crisp

Pack of 6

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SAVE $3.00

$ 99

Per lb. BUY FRESH 2.84 /kg R LESS

Arriving Daily Fresh

Organic Salads

$ 79

5 oz Pkg

Lilydale

Montreal Smoked Turkey Breast

Frenched Rack of Lamb

Grown Right Organic

/100g

Each

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/100g

Bathroom Tissue

30 Double Rolls = 60 Regular

Bragg’s

Apple Cider Vinegar

$ 49

$ 99

350ml

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750ml

$ 77

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$ 77

SAVE $1.40/LB

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$ 99

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Granola or Muesli Cereals

$ 99

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• Antibiotic Free • Hormone Free • Vegetable Grain Fed

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$ 99

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Pork Sirloin Chops

$ 49

Brandt

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$ 79

Each

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Per lb. 7.69 /kg

$ 29

/100g

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Sushi

SAVE $2.00

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Pizza

$ 99

Alcan

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Garnier

Body Lotions

Laundry Detergent

Per lb. 6.59 /kg

$ 99

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25’

Eco-Max All Natural

$ 99

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Aluminum Foil

Organic Jams

235ml

1/2 PRICE

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796ml

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198g

$ 49

GOURMET-TO-GO® Sun Dried Tomatoes

$ 99

Colossal Raw Peeled Shrimps

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• Hormone Free (like all pork) • Vegetable Grain Fed

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Schneiders

$ 99

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99¢

Quinoa Cookies

100% Pork • Traditionally Raised Value Pack

100% Beef • Traditionally Raised

Italian Tomatoes

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500550g

La Regina di San Marzano or Pastore

1/2 PRICE

500g

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946ml

Jordan’s • Organic or All Natural

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

BUY FRESH FOR LESS

SAVE $1.00

900ml

Salad Dressings

Tortellini or Ravioli

5 ♥ ♥♥ ♥♥ FROM OUR DELICATESSEN Product of Italy

$ 99

SAVE $1.00

Mamma Nuccia

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Huge Selection of Fresh Cut Flower Bouquets, Including Long Stem Roses & Potted Flowers

Romano Cheese

Chicken, Vegetable & Beef

Newman’s Own

Charmin Basic

Cranberry, Blueberry or Apple Juices

• Hormone Free • Antibiotic Free • Vegetable Grain Fed • Air Chilled

$ 20

$ 99

SAVE $1.00

50g

Campbell’s Broth

Milk

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Frozen • New Zealand

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SAVE $1.50

2 oz

$ 49

SAVE $2.50

170g

$ 99

Extra Large Size Avocados

ALWAYS ON SPECIAL

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Mexican • “Tasty Hass Variety!”

Herbs

Pkg/Bch

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$ 49

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$ 99

or Wild Caught

$ 99

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500g

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2/$ 00

Bag

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$ 49

$ 99

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Bch

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$ 49

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Heart Shaped Cakes or Assorted Cakelets

1299

6” Cake

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$ 99

Apple Pie

8” Pie

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675g

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HAPPY FAMILY DAY!

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QUALITY FRESH PRODUCE

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06 TOYOTA COROLLA

CED

AS IS SPECIAL

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LTZ-PRICED TO SELL! 452,988KMS • STK#12672AA

2,646*

BI WEEKLY

AS IS SPECIAL

04 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA

BI WEEKLY

211

24 Mo.

RARE FIND SE COUPE CERTIFIED AND E-TESTED, 161,983KMS • STK#P453

8,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

10 DODGE CARAVAN SE

BI WEEKLY

7 PASS, LOW PRICE, 72,995KM STK# 140308QA

10 MAZDA3

REDU

RARE 5 SPEED 162,678km STK#130123AA

6,983*

CED

BI WEEKLY

165

36 Mo.

EDGE EDITION! VERY CLEAN, NEW TIRES, 135,321KMS • STK#130772AA

9,983*

121 $13,983* $153 $19,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

10 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED AWD

11 FORD F-150 LARIAT EDITION

BI WEEKLY

WARRANTY INCLUDED

BI WEEKLY

243

138

36,283*

168 21,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

AUTOMATIC 74,166KMS • STK#P347AA

06 CHEVROLET OPTRA LT

AWD, 2.4 L,4 CYL,63,504 KM STK# P472A

POWER GROUP CERTIFIED 199,163KMS • STK#13116A

CASH DEAL

4,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

11 FORD FOCUS SE

107 13,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

12 TOYOTA COROLLA CE

136

10 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LTZ

BI WEEKLY

156

10 TOYOTA RAV4 SPORT

SPORT PKG, 68,608 KM STK# 130794A

BI WEEKLY

WARRANTY INCLUDED

173 $19,983*

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LE UPGRADE 149,764km STK#130649A

208 $23,983*

BI WEEKLY

RARE 5-SPD MANUAL, 98,576 KMSTK# 130801A

121 $11,983*

BI WEEKLY

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10 FORD F-150 4X4

LEATHER, V6, 4WD, 74,215 KM STK# 140346A

BI WEEKLY

303 $34,983* $208 WARRANTY INCLUDED

NEW TIRES, NEW BREAKS 94,133KMS • STK#P460A

XL “ONE-OF” UNIQUE CUSTOM HIGHRIDER, 21,117KMS • STK#140188A

23,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

10 TOYOTA VENZA

10 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER SPORT

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REDU

NAVIGATION PACKAGE 96,828km STK#P395A

17,747* $266 $29,983*

BI WEEKLY

AWD, V6, PREMIUM PACKAGE 85,805KMS • STK#P464

199 $22,983*

259 $29,983*

13 TOYOTA RAV4 LTD AWD

08 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID

WARRANTY INCLUDED

10 TOYOTA MATRIX

REDU

SXT PKG. STOW N GO 66,939KMS • STK#P417

10 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LTD

WARRANTY INCLUDED

13 SCION FRS GT86 TRD

17,983*

09 HONDA CIVIC DX-G

DEALER CERTIFIED 3YR/60,000KM TOYOTA FACTORY WARRANTY, 58,423KMS • STK#P437

BI WEEKLY

LTZ AWD! TOP OF LINE 133,495KMS • STK#140027A

10 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LIMITED

CED

BI WEEKLY

WARRANTY INCLUDED

FWD, 3.5L, V6, LOADED, 82,264KM STK# 140357A

CED

REDU

BI WEEKLY

12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

09 TOYOTA SIENNA

15,847* $121 $15,752* $162 $15,983*

BI WEEKLY

11 FORD EDGE SEL

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REDU

SXT, PLUS DVD PKG. 75,222KMS • STK#130668A

10 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

COMPANY DEMO, 2013 V6 AWD 13,306 KMS • STK#130403

11 HYUNDAI SONATA

CED

BI WEEKLY

13 TOYOTA VENZA TOURING

11 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GL

AFFORABLE ALTERNATIVE TO NEW 28,477KMS • STK# 140202A

9,348*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

BI WEEKLY

REDU

GX SEDAN 124,125KMS STK#130610AA

WARRANTY INCLUDED

05 FORD RANGER 5SPD

BI WEEKLY

10 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

WARRANTY INCLUDED

CED

TOYOTA CERTIFIED 3YR FACTORY WARRANTY,79,399KMS • STK#P456

208 $23,983*

289 $37,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

13 TOYOTA RAV4 LTD

BI WEEKLY

COMP DEMO,TECH PKG, 6835 KM STK# P480

259 $36,194*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

NICELY APPOINTED BEAUTIFULLY ACCESSORIZED, 52,993KMS • STK#130050A

BI WEEKLY

135 $16,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

07 KIA SEDONA EX

BI WEEKLY

SNOW TIRE PKG INCLUDED 172,790 KMS • STK#P434AA

8,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

13 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN

13 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5

COMP DEMO, RARE OPPORTUNITY 5944 KM • STK# P481

COMP DEMO, SAVE $$$ OVER NEW 9964 KM • STK# P482

ENHANCED CONVENIENCE PKG TOYOTA CERT. 49,796 KMS • STK#P466

11 TOYOTA CAMRY

BI WEEKLY

156

LE,TOYOTA CERTIFIED, NEW TIRES, 69,803km STK#130512A

BI WEEKLY

235

BI WEEKLY

WARRANTY INCLUDED

13 CHRYLSER TOWN & COUNTRY

8,900KMS • STK#C028

BI WEEKLY

ONLY 47,000 KM, AUTO, 47,202 KMS • STK#P474

BI WEEKLY

7 PASSENGER,TOYOTA CERTIFIED, NEW TIRES, 65,460KMS • STK#P469

33,888* $131 $14,983* $183 $23,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

13 TOYOTA VENZA AWD

TRD OFF ROAD PKG W/LEATHER, 86,165KMS • STK#P425

BI WEEKLY

30,983* $205

COMPANY DEMO,SAVE $$$ OVER NEW

14,185 KMS • STK#13999

11 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB

BI WEEKLY

TRD 4X4, BRAND NEW TIRES,TOYOTA CERTIFIED, 118,788KMS • STK#P440

29,385* $214 $27,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

249

COMPANY DEMO, TECH PKG

8,260KMS • STK#P467

10 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT

TOURING PKG AWD V6,TOYOTA CERTIFIED, 77,433KMS • STK#P446

206 $26,983*

BI WEEKLY

RUNNING BOARDS, 53,749KMS • STK#140230A

156 $17,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

13 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5

09 FORD F-150

LIMITED NAVIGATION PKG. 142,973KMS • STK#P471

WARRANTY INCLUDED

11 TOYOTA VENZA V6 AWD

BI WEEKLY

34,835* $253 $24,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

12 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5 V8

BI WEEKLY

WARRANTY INCLUDED

11 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD 4X4

17,983* $237

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THOUSANDS INVESTED, FULL BODY KIT

WARRANTY INCLUDED

09 TOYOTA MATRIX

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TOURING-L, LEATHER 49,953km STK#418

$ 266 $35,683* $363 $46,983* $199 28,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

BI WEEKLY

8 PASSENGER, LEATHER PKG, 60,054KMS • STK#P442

372 $46,983*

BI WEEKLY

MUST SEE AND DRIVE! 212,542KMS • STK#140273A

192 $18,983*

BI WEEKLY

241

REDU

DEMO SPECIAL, TRD 4X4

17,960KMS • STK#13059

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4 CYL, FWD, LOW KM, 4 DR HB 53,802KM STK#P454A

35,061* $151 $14,983*

L O C A L LY O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D WARRANTY INCLUDED

75 75

WARRANTY INCLUDED

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A COMPLETE INVENTORY LISTING

stouffvilletoyota.ca Sale prices include PlatinumAnti-Theft Security Protection registration,HST and Licensing extra.Bi-Weekly payments are based on fixed rates ranging from 5.99% to 8.79% depending on model year of vehicle and amount to be financed.*1.9% financing available on selectToyota Cerified vehicles only.See dealer for details.“AS IS”vehicles sold uncertified without warranty.Terms of financing are as follow:2003 models – 12 months,2004 models – 24 months,2005 models – 36 months,2006 models – 48 months,2007-2009 models – 60 months,2010 models – 72 months,2011-2012 – 84 months,2013-96 months. VISITWWW.STOUFFVILLETOYOTA.CA FOR DETAILEDVEHICLE DESCRIPTIONS.

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TOURING EDITION, TOYOTA CERTIFIED 114,179KMS • STK#30710A

141 $13,983*

WARRANTY INCLUDED

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Feb. 14 JANE MONHEIT AT FLATO

Jane Monheit performs at Flato Markham Theatre for her ‘A Sweetheart of a Valentine’s Concert’. Monheit burst onto the jazz scene in the late 1990s and was proclaimed by critics as the new girl singer. The all-ages show will run from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $64 for regular seats and $69 for prime seats. For more, e-mail wwoof-severn@markham.ca LEND YOUR LOVE GALA

Lend Your Love is an annual charity gala that takes place on Valentine’s Day; hosted by Memory Box Events. It aims to educate and inspire the community to become active participants in making a change. Lend Your Love 2014 gala will support Plan Canada’s Because I am a Girl charity. It will be held at The Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham., in the transportation hall. Event starts at 6:30 p.m. and includes: a four-course dinner, raffle prizes, entertainment and more. 100 per cent of proceeds will be donated to charity. For ticket prices and more, visit memoryboxevents.ca/lendyourlove

Feb. 15 JACQUES ISRAELIEVITCH PLAYS BRAHMS

Kindred Spirits Orchestra will be joined by renowned violinist Jacques Israelievitch for a concert of passion and romance. Melodies from Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, Brahm’s Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, and Schumann’s Symphony No. 2 at the Flato Markham Theatre at 8 p.m. For tickets, call 905-3057469 or visit KSOrchestra.ca

SOUPS ON!

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Heritage United Church hosts ‘Soups On!’, a fun all-ages social event for the Markham community. Once a month during the cold winter months, meet members of the Heritage United Church and be greeted with a hot bowl of soup and a great conversation. Patrons can come alone or bring friends! Event runs from noon to 1:30 p.m., at 7046 11th Concession Line (corner of 11th Line and Steeles Ave.), Markham. Free will offering and a suggested donation of $5 per person for this event. JACQUES ISRAELIEVITCH PLAYS BRAHMS

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Location: Varley Art Gallery, 216 Main Street crafts, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum is at 9350 Markham Rd., and food will be available Unionville, noon to 4 p.m. Cost is $3 per at the event. Tickets are $3 per person, chil- family. dren under 2 free. For more, visit markhammuseum.ca or call 905-294-4576. 4Winterfest at Markham Museum. Experience the joy of winter with your family. Enjoy pony rides, snowshoeing, building snowmen, Family Day fun activities, crafts and great food. Location: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham 4Celebrate Family Day on ice with two- Road, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $3 per person time Olympic medalist Geraldine Heaney at (children under 2 are free). Markham Civic Centre 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Milliken Mills Community Centre 1 to 4 p.m. For more info, visit rbc.com/familyday FREE INTERMEDIATE GUITAR LESSONS The Centre for Immigrant and Community Services hosts free guitar lessons for interily-oriented programs and activities (regular mediate guitar learners. To register students must be newcomer youths between 13 to admission fees apply): • Angus Glen Community Centre, 3990 24 years old. Classes held at 5284 Hwy. 7 E, Unit 2, Markham, and run from 4:30 to 6 Major Mackenzie Drive East • Centennial Community Centre, 8600 p.m. To register call 905-294-8868 or visit cicscanada.com McCowan Road Cornell Community Centre, 3201 Bur Oak Avenue JUMP START ENGLISH • Crosby Community Centre, 210 Main The Centre for Immigrant and Community Street Unionville • Milliken Mills Community Centre, 7600 Services hosts free afternoon English classes for newcomer youth ages 13 to 17. Classes Kennedy Road • Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview held every Monday from Jan. 27 to Mar. 24, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Learn english, practice speakAvenue ing, writing, and reading skills - while having 4Experience and be part of a commu- fun at the same time! For more, call 905-294nity storytelling project. Share your memories 8868 or e-mail yanyi.chan@cicscanada.com and complete a postcard for our community display!

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The Markham Horticultural Society will host their annual Pot Luck Dinner at the Markham Village Community Centre. Membership registration starts at 6 p.m., followed by the Pot Luck at 6:30 p.m., and at 8 p.m. speaker Donna Fenice will speak about ‘Gardens of Tuscany’. Fenice will take guests on a tour of the gardens in the Tuscany region of Italy. For more, call 905-294-4919.

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This is one book you can judge by its cover. STRIVE - Guide of Services for Youth in York Region and South Simcoe, launched Feb. 5, is a comprehensive listing of resources for youth who need help. Produced by the Workforce Planning Board of York Region and a number of community partners, the pocket size guide is the most extensive version of its predecessors, board project manager Tina Stevens said. The cover, a multi-hued original abstract by Cole Lockie, speaks volumes, she said. Mr. Lockie died from an accidental fentanyl overdose almost a year ago in Sutton. The 21-year old had struggled with addiction, his mother, Monica, said. She agreed to use her son’s art with the hope that families looking for services would know about and use the guide. “Had I had the resources in this guide life would have been much easier,” Ms Lockie said. “All the resources for the spectrum of youth at risk weren’t in one place.” Ms Stevens, friends with Ms Lockie through skate coaching, attended Cole’s celebration of life memorial. The young man’s art work was on display. One work in particular, a rising blue

sphere trailed by ethereal vapor towards a serene gold sky, caught Ms Stevens’ eye. “It spoke to us,” she said. “It portrayed a changing direction to a new life.” That visual is what the guide hopes to achieve for young people who need assistance with their personal dilemmas, she said. The original is on the bedroom wall of Ms Lockie’s 16-year old son Dane. “We all thought it was appropriate for the cover,” she said. “It makes me extremely proud.” With the poignant cover in place, the board embarked on the guide’s first update since 2010. Consultations with The Youth In Transitions Network and resources from other social service agencies were compiled and edited by a summer student, Ms Stevens said. The 78 page guide is has colour coded categories. Each section leads to a succinct listing of services and supports for a range of lifestyles and issues. These include abuse, physical, mental and sexual health, substance use and harm reduction, immigrant youth services, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgendered, two-spirited and queer, employment, legal and more. In addition to the print version, an on-line version is available at wpboard.ca

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A former world badminton champion will be shuttling his way to Markham, Friday. Peter Gade, who held the ranking as the top men’s singles’ player from 1998 to 2001 and briefly in 2006, will give an exhibition of his skills with the racquet and shuttlecock at Markham District High School starting at 7 p.m. During his appearance, Gade will play several exhibition matches against members of the Canadian team. One of which is slated to be against current Canadian women’s singles’ champion and Markham native Michelle Li. In addition to displaying his competitive side, the native of Denmark will entertain those on hand by performing various trick shots. Gade’s presence in Markham was generated just recently as

part of the 2015 Pan-American Games’ Community Ignite Program. With Markham serving as host site for the badminton competition at 2015 Pan-Am Games, the Federation of Badminton Clubs was approached by Darryl Yung, chief executive officer of British Columbiabased ClearOne Badminton who is handling Gade’s exhibition tour to see if they would like to have him make an appearance. Philip Chow, a Markham resident who serves as Federation of Badminton Clubs president and Badminton Sport Chair for the 2015 Pan-American Games, anticipates a full house tomorrow. While Gade’s presence will generate plenty of attention from badminton aficionados, the game itself has grown exponentially through the years in Markham and neighbouring

towns, through the presence of numerous badminton clubs, both public and private. A number of tickets for the upcoming event have already been sold, said Chow. “We are expecting about 800 people to be at the event,” he said. “It should be a lot of fun.” Tickets for this event are $45 at the door or $35 through an early bird special by logging on to petergade.clearonebadminton.com Badminton Ontario affiliated clubs will receive a 15-percent discount if they purchase tickets in bulk of 20. Badminton Ontario Card Holder (2013/2014 A or B) are also eligible to receive a 15-percent discount. For group ticket purchases, contact Charles Chen at events@ federationbadminton.com Markham District High School is located at 89 Church St.

Paralympic skier aims to end career on high note in Sochi BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA

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When Chris Williamson incurred a serious leg injury, resulting in a fractured his left tibial plateau while doing some downhill ski training in New Zealand last summer, he could have called his paralympic career quits right then and there. After all, the 41-yearold Markham resident, who is legally blind, had participated for Canada in the last three Paralympics and came away with three medals. One of which was a gold in his Paralympic debut at the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City. But with the 2014 Paralympics to be held in Sochi, the opportunity to ski for

Canada, for what he said will be one last time, was the elixir he required to get back on the slopes. Not to mention having a metal plate inserted in his leg. Performing weight bearing exercises just after Thanksgiving and progressing to working out in the gym the following month, Williamson recently made his return on the snowy hills earlier this month to train. About 2-1/2 weeks prior to the start of the Paralympics, Williamson said he will be in Europe to intensify his training. So far, he said everything is going smoothly. “I feel pretty good. It’ll be an interesting year for sure because it will be my

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Outdoor Thornhill rink labour of love By Chris Traber

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It’s a classic Canadian scene: a dusting of light snow swirled through the frigid afternoon air onto the massive sheet of pristine ice and skaters carving graceful arcs. The mid-winter setting would be worthy of a Norman Rockwell painting thanks to its stagers — volunteers with the Grandview Area Residents Association. The pastoral Thornhill location behind Henderson Avenue Public School on an ethereal woodlot, was the site of the association’s fundraising Family Skate on behalf of the school Sunday afternoon. While the pleasure skating and late day shinny, hot chocolate and hot dogs were free, people enjoying the glass-like ice were encouraged to give donations, ratepayer association chairperson Ricardo Mashregi said. Business was brisk at the ice pad described as a labour of love. The 150-foot by 90-foot all-purpose community rink is crafted, maintained, flooded and shovelled daily by a core of a half dozen volunteers and another 40 on call for days when the snow really flies, Mr. Mashregi said. Keeping the ice surface ready has been a trial this snow laden winter, he said. With the City of Markham’s permission, hoses and water supply, volunteers began the Grandview Park transformation in December. Instead of boards, the crew piled snow banks around the perimeter, an occasional bane for the hockey

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We are seeking people with initiative and an attention to detail who will contribute to the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates in our manufacturing areas with a comprehensive on the job training program. You will set-up, operate and clean equipment in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and safety procedures. You are a secondary school graduate or equivalent who can work in a physically intensive environment with chemicals and under a rotating schedule.

Maintenance Technician

You are looking to apply your broad base of mechanical skills and aptitude towards ensuring that our facility and equipment operate at optimal efficiency and safety. In addition to performing preventative procedures, you will contribute to the resolution of system and equipment breakdowns and general maintenance tasks such as troubleshooting and equipment modification. Your attention to detail is critical in the completion of documentation related to preventative maintenance, repairs, safety, inventory and process/procedures. You are a secondary school graduate who may be working towards a qualified certificate or trade license with similar experience. You possess strong initiative, flexibility and problem solving skills, combined with a willingness to work on a rotating shift schedule. If you are interested in contributing to our success, please submit your resume to: Piramal Healthcare, Human Resources, 110 Industrial Parkway North, Aurora, Ontario L4G 3H4 Fax: (905)727-7545 E-mail: resumes.healthcarecanada@piramal.com www.piramalpharmasolutions.com Thank you for your interest in our company. We regret to advise you that we will only be able to contact candidates selected for an interview Careers

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Welders/Fitters - Third Shift Amada Operators - Third Shift Shear Operators - Third Shift Brake Press Operators - Third Shift Maintenance Mechanic - Third Shift These positions require individuals with: • Ability to Read & Interpret Blue Prints • Material Handling Equipment Experience • Safety Conscious and Compliant • Excellent Work Ethic • Versatile, Flexible, Adaptable We offer a competitive wage with a full range of benefits.

If you feel you have the qualifications and skills for this position, you are invited to send your resume along with cover letter stating the position you're applying for to: kgcanadahr@kochind.com or fax to 905-852-7821. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in these opportunities. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Freight Pay Analyst (FPA) A logistics leader requires a Freight Pay Analyst. The Freight Pay Analyst will analyze and process Carrier freight invoices ensuring accurate payments to carriers and invoicing of expenses to clients. The position is responsible for tracking, auditing, reconciling and reporting of invoices using 3rd party vendor TMS software product (s) as well as in-house computerized system. Post secondary school diploma or college instruction. 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Problem solver with excellent communication and people skills; Knowledge of TMS applications and freight payments systems. Experience and high proficiency in Excel. Experience in transportation, such as rate entry, collection billing and/or operations. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please send your resume to (rvjordan@sympatico.ca) Deadline for all submissions is February 12, 2014. Only those applicants considered suitable for interview will receive a response. We are located in Vaughan. Please, no agency solicitations or phone calls. General Help

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HOST FAMILY RECRUITER NEEDED Red Leaf Student Programs is seeking a host family recruiter to assist with finding suitable host families for visiting international students in the Markham area. Applicant must be flexible, outgoing, and organized. For more information or to apply please send resume and cover letter to Andrea Cole: acole@red-leaf.com ** No Phone Calls Please **

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Death Notices

McKINNON, James Alexander God peacefully called home his son, James (Jim) Alexander McKinnon, on February 12, 2014 after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's and lung disorders. Beloved husband of 61 years to Madaliene. Together they raised their children Ken (Glenda), Diane S t r o l e n b e r g ( H e n r y, d e c e a s e d ) , Michael (Susan), Mark (Anita), and Wendy, who treasure him as a father. Fondly remembered by his sister Roma Cranston (John) and his many nieces and nephews. Loving papa, grandpa, great grandpa, and greatgreat grandpa to Leslie (Rob), Richard ( Te r r a ) , A a r o n ( N i c o l e ) , C h a s e (Katherine), Taylor, Avery, Laura Lynne, Jesse (deceased), Nicolas, Lily, Carter, and Amberlynn. Heartfelt thanks to those who have provided support and care over the years, most notably St. Patrick's Catholic Church, CCAC, the Alzheimer's Society, Union Villa, and Dr. Jamie Gorman. Jim was employed at Texaco and Imperial Oil for over 30 years and retired in 1990 as the General Credit Manager of Finance and Economics. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 17th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main St N., Markham. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 18th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 5633 Highway 7, Markham. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations to the Unionville Home Society Foundation. EFFORD, Chesley On February 11th, 2014, at Markham Stouffville Hospital, after an all too short, but fierce battle with brain cancer. Husband to Aerline. Devoted step father of Sasha Braganza and Rose Lee, loving father of Debbie Casey (deceased) and Doreen Graham (Tom). Adored Grandpa of Luke and Aidan Braganza, TJ Casey (Jennifer), Patricia and Christine Lee, Alicia Graham (Matt). Great Grandpa to Elizabeth and Thomas, Wade, Bentley and Everleigh. Brother-in-law to Kay Newbold, Ursula Misra (deceased), Jackie Wenger (Herman - deceased), Val and Joe Egerton, Keith Osborne. B r o t h e r o f t h e l a t e H e n r y E ff o r d (Audrey - deceased), Graham Efford (Violet). Lovingly remembered by all his nieces and nephews. Interment to take place at a later date in Newfoundland. Messages of condolences may be left at www.dixongarland.com

Announcements

Billets needed for 2 weeks for Mexican Children visiting Markham and Stouffville We are looking for fun and friendly Host Families for 10-12 year old boys and girls, who are visiting Stouffville and Markham this Spring, either from March 29 - April 11 (Stouffville) or from April 6 - 24 (Markham). Each group of kids will be attending a local school and will be buddied up with a Canadian student in their school, and many will be staying with families from the schools. But we still need several Host Families to provide room and board and get them to and from school to complete their stay. Could this be you? Please contact Mary Kooymans at Red Leaf Student Programs at 905-472-3430 or mary.kooymans@rogers.com to find out more! Families are compensated to cover expenses.

Legals

Notice is hereby given that, following the death of Doreen Ellen DAIGNEAULT BESSANT, during her lifetime residing and domiciled at 172, Ramona Boulevard, Markham, Ontario, L3P 2K8, which occurred on January 19, 2013, an inventory of the deceased's property was made by the liquidators of the succession, on January 24, 2014, in accordance with the law. This inventory may be consulted by the interested parties, at the office of Mtre Timothy LEONARD, Notary, at 520 Bowen South, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1G 2E1, 819 563-0500. This February 6, 2014. Timothy LEONARD, Notary and Attorney for the Liquidators.

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