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CITY CRITICIZED IN FLAG FLAP Red flags go up as Markham, Richmond Hill mark People’s Republic China’s Oct. 1 holiday

BY KIM ZARZOUR

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The mayors of Richmond Hill and Markham are fending off a flag flap that unfurled this week over their celebration of China’s

BY KIM ZARZOUR

National Day. Markham’s Frank Scarpitti and Richmond Hill’s Dave Barrow are defending a decision to raise the flag for the People’s Republic of China on municipal property in

the wake of criticism by some Chinese ex-pats.

‘SYMBOL OF RESPECT’ “We celebrate a lot of flag raisings in recognition of the diversity that makes up our city,” Mr.

Scarpitti said in an interview yesterday. “It’s a symbol of respect for those who come here from that part of the world.”

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As York Region’s elementary teachers head to the polls for their strike vote tonight, classrooms, staff rooms and even family rooms are increasingly divided over the prolonged school labour dispute.

Unions aren’t just battling with the province, but teachers are clashing over whether or not to cancel extracurriculars and parents over how to deal with the loss of school clubs and teams.

Tonight’s vote for the region’s 4,800 elementary teachers, will take place at Markham Fairgrounds, the first time in the federation’s history the entire region votes together.

RECORD-HIGH SUPPORT Local president David Clegg is predicting record-high support for a strike mandate in keeping with what’s occurring elsewhere in the province.

Many teachers say they’re angry, not so much with the province’s wage freeze under Bill 115, but the loss of collective bargaining rights and the changes to sick day benefits.

Roxiane Alexander, a Richmond Hill resident and elementary teacher in Toronto, said the legislation “essentially stole teachers’ sick bank, which believe it or not we need because we get sick when parents send their children to school ill instead of keeping them home”.

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Yesterday’s Markham Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Centre sub-committee meeting proved to be a passionate one after Ward 3 Councillor Don Hamilton brought up the infamous Raymond James and BDR consultant reports and when those would become available to the public.

Mr. Hamilton asked why these key reports cannot be made public and why a recent freedom of information request was denied.

“This information should be available to help enhance our knowledge,” Mr. Hamilton said. “I don’t want to make a rushed decision at the end. We need that report to help us answer questions. I’m looking like an idiot when residents ask and I don’t know the answer.”

He also suggested releasing the reports with sensitive information removed or blacked out.

The city’s solicitor, Catherine Conrad, said the reports were made to assist staff in creating a contract, which is still being negotiated.

Reports cannot be released until a contract is signed, she said.

“What are you hiding,” Regional Counicllor Jim Jones asked of city staff, which was met by applause by the audience. “Why not show me the report? Why keep it secret?

We’re all equal with one vote.”

At that point, Mr, Jones and Mayor Frank Scarpitti went back and forth on the issue as volumes increased.

“I don’t know how to get through to you,” Mr. Scarpitti said.

“I’ve seen him yell,” Mr. Hamilton said.

“This isn’t yelling. It’s just passion.”

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And Ms Conrad said she would not be prepared to release those reports to any council member without a resolution from council, which she would strongly encourage committee not to pass.

“I would love to make a statement today of what the consultant told us,” Mr. Scarpitti said. “But that is part of the report. But we need to go through the process.”

Mr. Scarpitti’s remarks were met with jeers of “this is a joke” from residents in the audience.

Instead, Mr. Scarpitti asked if a closed meeting review of those reports will suffice.

“We need a refresher,” Ward 4 Councillor Carolina Moretti said. “We need to go through it with different eyes. It would be more meaningful now that we can put it into context.”

Mr. Hamilton also put forward a motion to have staff report back on how to move forward with an independent peer review.

Open houses are scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m., Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Rouge River Community Centre and Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Thornhill Community Centre.

Wind whips the curtain revealing the new marquee prior to the official unveiling as Mayor Frank Scarpitti, speaking, shares a laugh Friday with theatre manager Eric Lariviere and Flato Developments president and owner Shakir Rehmatullah outside the newly renamed Flato Markham Theatre.

Mr. Rehmatullah’s development company is paying $1 milion over 10 years for the naming rights and committed bringing one major South Asian celebrity, once a year, for a performance in Markham.

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ceremonies recently to recognize the Oct. 1 public holiday of the People’s Republic of China.

Mr. Barrow called it a gesture of goodwill “in recognition of a country which 45,000 of our residents call their homeland”.

But some Chinese-Canadians disagreed, saying local municipalities should not wade into international politics by raising the flag for a communist regime.

They sent letters to local, provincial and federal politicians and started a petition in an attempt to cancel ceremonies.

“We must never forget this is the same party, the same people, who slaughtered thousands of students in Tiananmen Square,” said Richmond Hill’s Zhuofu Li, who immigrated from that country 20 years ago.

“The problem is, our politicians

seem to forget who they’re dealing with. They want to turn their eyes blindly to it, and say let’s just do business, let’s just be friends. I’m not against China. How can you forget your heritage? But I draw the line on the current regime, which is communist.”

Mr. Scarpitti, who travelled to China in 2008, said he has seen signs of progress in a country that has been criticized for human rights violations.

He plans to return in November with three other mayors and the deputy mayor of Vaughan in partnership with Confederation of Greater Toronto Chinese Business Association.

“There are changes taking place,” he said, adding that some people joke about China being more capitalistic than North America. “It may not move fast enough for some people...but as time goes on, and China has to deal with the

international community, progress hopefully continues.”

The McGuinty government announced yesterday morning the premier’s fourth trade mission to China is set for January. It will include Markham-Unionville MPP Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, and meetings with key Chinese government decision-makers and leaders in the business community.

Trading partner China is Ontario’s and Canada’s second-largest trading partner in the world.

Those who object to the flag raising, however, also object to efforts by the People’s Republic to “court” Canadian politicians.

“A lot of people go there and they’re treated like kings, then come back and think differently... become part of the extension of the communist party,” said Janet

Qi, a Richmond Hill resident who said her mother was persecuted and jailed in China in 2000. “Many come to Canada for freedom from oppression and to see the mayor or politicians become allies of foreign country, that’s not good.”

The petition, with about 200 signatures, said the majority of ex-pats in Richmond Hill and Markham are from Hong Kong, which is undergoing its own struggle to fend off erosion of rights.

“We applaud your intention to recognize local Chinese Canadians who contribute to the vitality and prosperity of Canada,” the petition states. “We are not against having trade relations with Chinese businesses, but importing the corruption and repressive ideology and putting all Markham and Richmond Hill residents under the shadow of a totalitarian regime is just too much.”

Jane Pang, a resident of

Markham, said the flag, with its large star surrounded by smaller ones, symbolizes the leadership of the communist party, something she said local councillors may not know.

“This is not an endorsement of one system, not by any stretch of the imagination,” said Mr. Scarpitti. “As with any country, there are always going to be some issues ...

Yes this is a symbol in one respect, but it’s also a symbol of part of the world that many residents come from and this is an effort to help us remember that.”

Mr. Barrow agreed. “I don’t think acknowledging a country with a different type of government than we have is the issue.”

Many came to Canada for its freedom and an ability to express their opinions, which is what they are doing in this situation, he said.

“I don’t think we’ve done anything wrong as a municipality.”

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Markham Council and Standing Committee meetings take place at the Markham Civic Centre and are open to the public. Log onto www.markham.ca to view the agendas and listen live by audio stream.

Thursday, October 4, 2012 7:00 p.m. – Markham Sports, Entertainment & Cultural Centre Open House Friday, October 5, 2012 9:00 a.m. – Budget Sub-Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 9, 2012 12:00 p.m. – Development Services Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Planning Public Meeting Wednesday, October 10, 2012 7:00 p.m. – Budget Public Meeting Thursday, October 11, 2012 7:00 p.m. – Public Meeting Re: Wards 4 & 5 Boundaries Friday, October 12, 2012 9:00 a.m. – Budget Sub-Committee Meeting Markham Council has proclaimed October 9, 2012 – German Pioneers Day October, 2012: Lupus Awareness Month For more information please contact the Clerk’s Office at 905-475-4744 or visit www.markham.ca

BUDGET MEETINGS Residents are welcome to attend Markham Council’s Budget Sub-Committee and Public Meetings throughout October. All meetings will take place at the Markham Civic Centre: Sub-Committee Canada Room Oct. 5 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Public Meeting Council Chamber Oct. 10 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Sub-Committee Canada Room Oct. 12 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sub-Committee Council Chamber Oct. 16 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sub-Committee Canada Room Oct. 19 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Public Meeting Council Chamber Oct. 25 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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Banking fees may apply. After hours tax payments may be made in the drop box at the Thornhill entrance of the Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, northwest corner of Warden Avenue and Highway 7.

Haven’t received your 2012 tax bill? Want more information? Contact the Markham Tax Office at 905475-4864 or visit www.markham.ca. Failure to receive a tax bill does not eliminate your responsibility for payment of taxes or the penalty charges in the event of late payment.

NOTICE CITY OF MARKHAM CEMETERIES The City of Markham has submitted Cemetery By-law 2012-178 to the Registrar of the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act, 2002, for Bethel-Lunau Cemetery, Buttonville Cemetery, Eckardt Cemetery, First Markham Baptist Cemetery, Hagerman East Cemetery, Hagerman West Cemetery, St. John’s 5th Line Cemetery, and Thornhill Cemetery. Any interested parties may contact Stephen Huycke, Acting Deputy Clerk, at Tel: (905) 477-7000 Ext. 4290, for information or to make copies.

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York Regional Police have arrested several youths in connection with air gun incidents in Markham and Aurora on the weekend.

Police were called to the Brimley Road and Steeles Avenue East area of Markham after a woman was hit by a pellet from an air gun at about 3 p.m. Saturday.

The woman, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, told police she was in the park playing with her child when she was hit.

Witnesses told police they had seen several youths in a nearby back yard using an air gun to shoot at cans.

Police charged the youths with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and careless use of a firearm.

At about 4:30 p.m. the same day, police got a similar weapons call in the Bayview Avenue and Wellington Street East area of Aurora.

Police were told a man was seen loading a gun while in a moving vehicle.

Officers found the vehicle and arrested six youths.

A pellet gun was seized from the vehicle, police said.

In a similar incident early last month, three Newmarket youths were arrested, but released to their parents following a call that someone had what appeared to be an assault rifle.

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PLACE: Council Chambers Anthony Roman Centre 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3 BACKGROUND The lane immediately east of Main Street Unionville running from Carlton Road to Main Street Unionville provides access to three residential properties currently addressed onto Main Street Unionville, private/ public parking areas that serve Main Street businesses to the west and the City owned Bruce’s Creek Valley to the east.

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EDITORIAL

Time to regulate air guns?

As usual, the careless behaviour of a few can ruin things for everyone else.

In the case of air soft rifles and paintball guns, it appears carelessness may bring new attention to what should be a fun and otherwise harmless pastime where boys can be boys out in the fresh air without coming close to any real firearms.

York Regional Police arrested several youths in connection with air gun incidents in Markham on the weekend.

Police were called to the Brimley Road and Steeles Avenue area after a woman was hit by a pellet from an air gun at about 3 p.m. Saturday.

The woman told police she was in the park playing with her child when she was hit. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt.

Witnesses told police they had seen several youths in a nearby back yard using an air gun to shoot at cans.

Police charged the youths with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and careless use of a firearm.

Similar incidents have taken place in other York Region municipalities. In one case, a passerby saw

a 15-year-old walking in front of a house with what looked like an assault rifle.

When police arrived on the scene, they arrested three male teenagers, only to find out they were in possession of three air guns.

“The concern for us is how realistic they look. It’s a weapons call for us,” Const. Andy Pattenden of York Regional Police said.

Currently, there is nothing illegal about using air or paintball guns in controlled areas, although you should not use the guns on public land, such as a park or on private property where you do not have permission to do so.

In the meantime, though, airguns are unregulated firearms. You have to be older than 18 to buy one, but a minor can operate the gun.

If the guns — both pellet or BB guns and paintball guns — are used properly, they shouldn’t pose a safety threat. It’s when they are seen in someone’s hands in an urban seeting that people get worried.

Should these erstwhile toys be banned within city limits? It might be about time to consider it, considering the number of scares and the recent close call.

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randpa: So tell me, who is this “Wiffy” character?

Grandson: Wiffy? I don’t know what you’re talking about, grandpa.

Grandpa: Is he a whale?

Or a prisoner or something? Some kid who’s been grounded for a year in some grade school misunderstanding?

GS: A whale?

GD: You know, like Willy. Remember that movie we watched?

GS: Free Willy? I think you watched that with my mom. That’s an old movie.

GD: They made a sequel or two, didn’t they? It was that good.

GS: Ya, I saw them on Neflix.

GD: Everywhere she goes, your grandma says there’s these signs that read, Free Wiffy, Free Wiffy! I’m surprised people aren’t holding placards, chanting it in the streets.

GS: OMG Grandpa. That’s Wifi!

Free Wifi. Rhymes with french fry.

GD: Oh. Or wise guy. Well, OK then, Wifi. Although I like the sound of Wiffy. Rhymes with jiffy and spiffy.

GS: Nobody says jiffy or spiffy

Bernie O’Neill anymore, Grandpa.

GF: All right then. So why do they want them to free Wifi? Is he in jail?

Some foreign government has him?

Even this fast food place has signs that read Free Wifi.

GS: Grandpa, you can’t see Wifi.

And you can’t keep it in a cell. It’s just sort of there. And it’s free. That’s what the signs are saying.

GF: Wifi is free? He’s been released?

Your grandma will be relieved.

GS: No! They’re telling you it’s free here. That in this establishment, Wifi is free.

GF: But in other establishments he’s not free?

GS: In other establishments they don’t have Wifi. Although they are probably hoping to get Wifi because it’s good for business. People like it.

GF: People like it? Why? GS: People like the convenience.

They can use their laptops or other devices to send e-mails, look up stuff on the Internet, play Internet-based vido games, all thanks to Wifi.

GF: I see. So it’s kind of an invisible radio wave system that helps you access stuff. For free.

GS: Sort of. Well, exactly. Hunh?

GF: So people can sit in here all day playing with their iPalms or whatever it is.

GS: You mean iPods or iPads, Grandpa. Geez.

GF: Hey, be nice. I’ve been taking you here every Saturday since you were 2 when all you talked about was iPeed and iPood. I used to change your diapers, you know.

GS: Do we have to talk about this?

GF: OK. So what you’re saying is, you might already come in and eat greasy, fatty food. Now you’ll stay

even longer to play video games, check your Twister account.

GS: Twitter, Grandpa, Twitter.

GF: You’ll just be essentially motionless except for your thumbs, or when you go to order another burger. Then you might move — slightly.

GS: I suppose.

GF: I see... Your mother said she wants to get me an iPhone, so she can keep track of us.

GS: She did?

GF: With unlimited dates — to improve digestion, maybe?

GS: That’s data. Can I use it, too?

GF: She said you’ll be teaching me how to use it. So I guess so.

GS: Awesome! All I have is an iPod Shuffle.

GF: I guess that’s what people do these days, shuffle up to the counter to order more food because, hey, this place has free Wifi! Kind of sad.

GS: So what are you saying? It might be better if some of us kids were encouraged to run outside and play? Is there an app for that?

GF: I guess you could say, there’s no such thing as free Wifi.

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The division, previously comprised of York Region Media Group and Toronto Community News, now reaches a readership of more than 900,000 homes on a weekly basis, stretching from the heart of the city in Toronto to North Bay in Ontario’s Near North.

The expansion offers exciting new opportunities and relationships for readers, clients, community partners and the more than 800 talented employees in Metroland Central, Mr. Proudfoot said.

Acknowledged as a passionate advocate of the newspaper industry, both print and online, Mr. Proudfoot now is publisher of more than 50 print and online products.

“Removing borders has created exceptional oppor-

IAN PROUDFOOT: Vice-president and regional publisher of newly created group. tunities for our clients to extend their reach,” Mr. Proudfoot said.

In announcing the expanded division, effective Oct. 1, Metroland president Ian Oliver paid tribute to retiring vice-president and Simcoe/Muskoka regional publisher Joe Anderson.

“Joe’s creativity, drive and strategic focus have made him a significant contributor to Metroland.”

Mr. Proudfoot held management positions in sales

and distribution in Mississauga and York Region prior to his appointment as York Region Media Group publisher 16 years ago.

Last summer, in acknowledgement of Mr. Proudfoot’s “track record of success”, Mr. Oliver appointed him regional publisher of the Toronto division under the newly created Metroland Central division banner.

Metroland’s York Region, Toronto, Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound and North Bay groups have a tradition of creating strong community partnerships and supporting non-profit organizations, through volunteering, donations and services.

Mr. Proudfoot’s longtime commitment and outstanding contribution to community was recognized when he received a 2011 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship.

He is quick to acknowledge the contributions and talents of his employees, adding, “I’m honoured to work with people who have true passion for their communities and what they do on a daily basis.”

The CIBC Celebration of Hope marks its 24th year, bringing together those who have been affected by cancer, supporters, community dignitaries, Hope Award recipients and celebrities in support of the Markham Stouffville Hospital’s Breast Health Centre and Cancer Clinic.

In the past seven years, $1.7 million has been raised in the fight against cancer. This year’s event will include two floors of boutique shopping and a Diamonds and Denim themed luncheon, which will be emceed by CHFI Morning Show host Erin Davis.

Live entertainment, a Franco Mirabelli fashion show, live and silent auction, food and numerous draw prizes will be featured as well as the Grand Prize Raffle for a 2012 BMW 320i, donated by Town+Country BMW. The recipients of this year’s 4th annual Hope Awards are Anne Parker, whose cancer

genetics story will be portrayed in the upcoming film “Decoding Annie Parker,” Ken Shaw of CTV Toronto for his strong advocation of PSA testing for prostate cancer on his national TV platform, and JC Chessell of Citytv’s CityLine for publicly sharing her breast cancer diagnosis, thus raising awareness of the disease and unique treatment options.

— Jasmine Law

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SEASONAL FLU SHOTS Markham Family Health Team is pleased to offer OUR PATIENTS convenient access to flu shots again this year.

The flu clinics will be held at our Church Street office ONLY.

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Coming to a library near you: programs you would never normally see there.

Sessions on traditional Chinese medicine, healthy eating and how to move past sadness are part of a Markham Public Library program called One Book, One Markham.

The initiative is meant to bring the community together through literature, said Angus Glen Library information services librarian Leah Rucchetto.

It is meant “to give community members something to get engaged in, to increase involvement,” she said.

It’s a community reading and discussion program that encourages all residents to read the same books at the same time — a kind of city-wide book club — with acclaimed author Vincent Lam’s books Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures, a Giller prize winner and The Headmaster’s Wager chosen for the opening round.

The Healthy Eating session, by the way, relates to Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures and the how to move past sadness session also relates to both books.

A character in Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures dies from a heart attack, and the main character in The Headmaster’s Wager deals with tremendous losses throughout the story.

Dr. Lam’s parents came to Canada from

the expatriate Chinese community in Vietnam. An emergency physician in Toronto, his winning book of short stories follows a diverse group of medical students through their efforts to get into medical school. The stories explore themes of family, cultural heritage, immigration, religion, mental health and death.

The Headmaster’s Wager is about a compulsive gambler who is a Chinese headmaster of an English school in Saigon during the Vietnam War. Described by critics as a page turner with the makings of a masterpiece, it explores themes of cultural heritage, war, immigration, wealth, gambling, prejudice and human strength.

Bloodletting was chosen for those who are pressed for time, while avid readers can dive into the novel, Ms Rucchetto said.

A month of One Book, One Markham programs starts Oct. 14. Programming will include book discussions, a special lecture series on topics and subjects discussed in the books, such as traditional Chinese medicine, short-story writing workshops and more. The program is open to everyone, Ms Rucchetto said.

Included is a workbook full of fun activities parents can download.

The One Book initiative runs to Nov. 14.

Go to markham.ca/wps/portal/ Markham/RecreationCulture/Library/# for the full schedule.

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Saturday sale supports school Come out to a large multi-family garage sale to raise money for Thornhill’s non-profit German Mills Co-op Nursery School from 9 a.m. to noon in the schoolyard at 80 German Mills Rd. (off of Simonston Blvd.) The sale will include lots of children’s items, furniture, kitchenware, household items, clothing, books and more. The school will also host a silent auction and bake sale and will be serving gourmet coffee.

Oct. 10 to 14 printmaking experience You can see demonstrations of a variety of printmaking techniques and get information about the printmaking process at the

markham jam session You can enjoy an afternoon of toe-tapping favourites, including show tunes, marches and jazz standards as The Markham Concert Band performs October Pops at 2 p.m. The concert will feature special guest Solveig Barberr. Doug Manning will be the conductor. Go to mcband.ca/ for more information. The concert is at Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. Call 905-305-7469 for tickets.

Adults $22; senior or student rate is $17.

Variety of music on tap this month

McKay Art Centre, 197 Main St., Unionville.

Admission is free. A reception will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and tea with the artists is Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. Artwork from the studios of Sarka Buchl, Laurel Martin and Lisa Mason will be presented. All are welcome to come. Open daily Wed. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thurs. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m. to 7

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Oct. 13 chamber ensemble Enjoy an evening of classical music with the internationally acclaimed chamber ensemble Via Salzburg. Via Salzburg will

be performing at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 143 Main St. Markham as part of Music @ St. Andrew’s 2012/13 concert series. The concert is at 8 p.m.

For advanced tickets, e-mail musicatstandrews@bell.net or call 905-294-4736.

Adult tickets are $20; students are $15.

Oct. 27 Enjoy an outdoor movie — The Nightmare Before Christmas. Bring your children and grab a bite to eat on the street. The movie will be at the Millennium Bandstand starting at 7 p.m.

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Part of Markham’s growth plan includes a ward boundary review to address population differences in the city’s eight wards.

Currently, there are more than 28,000 residents in Ward 1, 26,000 in Ward 2, 35,000 in Ward 3, 49,000 in Ward 4, 50,000 in Ward 5, 41,000 in Ward 6, 38,000 in Ward 7 and 30,000 in Ward 8.

The city wants to hear from you.

Ward 4 and 5 residents can have their say Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Markham Civic Centre. You can weigh in on Wards 1 and 2 Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Thornhill Community Centre.

The ward boundaries were last reviewed in 2005 and council opted for a review prior to the 2014 municipal election.

The upcoming meetings are part of the first phase of the review. The second phase takes place later this year when a consultant will prepare a report and compile draft ward boundaries.

A second phase of public consultations takes place this winter with a final report in the spring.

The city has retained municipal government expert and former University of Waterloo political science professor Robert Williams to conduct the review.

He recently conducted ward boundary reviews for Stouffville and Bradford West Gwillimbury.

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A strike mandate tonight doesn’t necessarily mean teachers will walk off the job.

Bill 115 allows the education ministry to step in to prevent or stop a strike. But it sends a strong message to the province, Mr. Clegg said, and sets the stage for ramped-up protests by teachers.

So far, that has been limited to demonstrations at Queens’ Park and sporadic withdrawal of extracurricular activity, but teachers are looking ahead to what’s next on the unions’ agenda.

There is speculation that report cards may be the next target. Under the Education Act, the “site supervisor”, who may be the principal, is ultimately responsible for reporting students’ progress to parents, but the reporting job is usually taken on by teachers.

“It’s done on their own time, and they can’t force you to report beyond the instructional day,” Ms Alexander said.

Meanwhile some teachers say there’s growing strife in school staff rooms as pressure grows to withhold volunteer work.

Carla Silver is a Richmond Hill resident and music teacher who does not want to stop volunteering with her school’s bands, pit orchestra and volleyball team “because I have to live with myself”.

Those extracurricular activities are often the only way students can put music theory into practice, she said, but she and other teachers have felt pressure from union supporters to stop.

Ms Silver said her solution involved writing letters to the premier, her MPP and the Minister of Education. She is not anti-union, she said, but doesn’t believe children should be used as bargaining chips.

“I’m not going fight their way, I’m going to fight my own way... It’s extremely disheartening. We teach anti-bullying and then we’re bullying each other.

“My kids are great. I love them and I can’t feel good about myself if I don’t give it my best.“ At the same time, parents are struggling with how — or if — they should help.

For teacher Roxiane Alexander, there’s no question they should step in. Parental backlash against the loss of extracurriculars is evidence of what she calls mollycoddling.

“It just would really nice for the public to appreciate us instead of demanding more.

We give you all-day kindergarten and afterschool activities and at what point are you going to start parenting your own children?

“God forbid they have to do something with their children after school!”

Losing a school prom or baseball is not victimizing students, she said, and it’s easily solvable.

“Rent a space, organize something.”

But Stephanie Rundle, a Stouffville parent volunteer who also feels unappreciated, said it’s not that easy.

A volunteer at Summitview Public School who says she contributes 60 to 70 hours a week, Ms Rundle said parents have tried to fill the gap but were told a teacher needed to be present.

“The gymnasiums and music rooms are sitting empty and we paid for them as taxpayers... What’s the point of having all these instruments with no band, why big stages if no drama? We poured $35 million into Crothers (high school); they have five gyms, three work-out rooms and they could be sitting empty? You’re kidding me. So give us the resources then.”

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We continue to waste billions of precious tax dollars in public health”.

As was the case last time out, health care is Mr. Wassef’s top priority, followed by improving employment options for university students and new immigrants.

Cutting Ontario’s debt is also on his to-do list, if elected, citing other provinces have rebounded.

“We can no longer blame our woes, like the Liberal government likes to do, on the recession of five

years ago,” he said.

While those are Mr. Wassef’s initial campaign platforms, he also wants to know what riding residents take issue with, which is why he is hosting his first free community barbecue this Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Altmann Farmers’ Market, 11703 Hwy. 48, just south of Hoover Park Drive.

“I want to hear from people, what are their issues, what are their concerns, what are they angry about,” he said.

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Markham is in the books – the world record books, that is.

Not only did the world’s longest dragon wake up at the Markham Civic Centre, it also danced through the streets.

“This is a significant achievement Markham residents can call their own,” said Peter Chiu, program manager with the Cross Culture Community Association that helped organize the event.

“This wasn’t just a Markham event. This was a world event.”

Sunday, more than 3,000 volunteers helped dance a dragon that spanned about 5.56 kilometres in length, breaking the previous world record by about 500 metres.

The effect was a rippling wave of monstrous proportions.

The last attempt was in 2007 in China and the dancing dragon spanned 5.056 km.

More than 1,500 poles were adorned with colourful nylon fabric that made up the body of the dragon. And it took two volunteers to hold up each pole.

Adjudicators from the Guinness Book of World Records measured the dragon’s length on Saturday and on Sunday, the adjudicators watched the dragon dance.

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Based on the sound of the beat, volunteers with even numbers would raise the dragon and then those with odd numbers.

Professional martial artists, trained in the art of dragon dancing, held the dragon head and tail

and made it dance in the street.

The dragon was a gift from the mayor of Zhongshan, birthplace of modern China, in recognition of Markham’s unveiling of Sun YatSen Avenue and its recent designation of city status.

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In memory of one of their own, Const.

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GTA Sports and Entertainment has entered into discussions with the National Basketball League of Canada to explore the possibility of housing a franchise at the proposed GTA Centre that would be built within the Markham Centre development, GTA Sports and Entertainment announced Saturday.

Should Markham procure a franchise, the team would play in a reduced capacity 10,000-seat bowl with an upper deck of the arena curtained off.

Citing that basketball’s popularity continues to grow, Graeme Roustan, GTA Sports and Entertainment chairman and CEO, said he feels a team in Markham would go over well.

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“In anticipation of the facility opening in late 2014, we have entered into discussions with the National Basketball League of Canada to explore the possibility of having a franchise at the GTA Centre,” Mr. Roustan said.

“This is a very exciting prospect because we know that basketball is among the fastest growing and most popular sports in Canada, and this is certainly the case in the thriving City of Markham and the Greater Toronto Area.”

Andre Levingston, president and CEO of the National Basketball League of Canada, said he would be delighted if Markham could host a team and have it in a brand spanking new facility.

“We’re very pleased to enter into discussions with GTA Sports and Entertainment because we believe that Markham would truly benefit from having a professional basketball team in their community,” he said.

“Over 600,000 Canadians ages 15 and older play the game regularly, and it’s only going to get more popular.

Markham would enjoy the team and the team would get to play in a new, worldclass arena — it’s a win-win opportunity.”

Launched in 2011, the National Basketball League of Canada has two divisions of four teams including the Saint John (N.B.) Mill Rats, Halifax Rainmen, Laval Kebs, London Lightning, Moncton Miracles, Oshawa Power, Summerside Storm and Windsor Express.

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MDHS football Marauders return to home field

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It’s been four years since the Markham District High School Marauders football team played a game on their home campus field.

But on Friday, the Marauders will make their long-awaited return to playing on their campus when they host the defending York Region champion King City Secondary School Lions at 3 p.m.

Forced off of their home field while the school was being rebuilt, Marauders’ head coach Greg Prit-

‘We’ve always enjoyed the excellent fan support we received at all of our home games with the 13th man being an added boost’ ty is excited to be finally playing games at home.

“It’s been almost four years since we last played on a football field here (at Markham District High School). We’ve always enjoyed the

excellent fan support we received at all of our home games with the

13th man being an added boost we could count on. Although we managed to win a Metro Bowl in 2009 without even a proper practice field, we really missed the added support of our students, staff and alumni and community members who always made time to come out to our games.”

Conceding he misses playing on their original field due to the past success they had, Pritty hopes his club can forge some new memories on the new turf.

“We will never be able to replace

the history and memories that took place on our main front field that was covered over by our new school. I coached for over 20 years on that field and we won a lot of York Region championships (14 to be exact) while playing there, so I think we will have to continue the winning tradition that we have long been known for on our new fields with a new group of players and new fans to support us.”

The Lions are currently 2-0 in league play while the Marauders are 0-1.

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The Bill Crothers Secondary School student finished two shots ahead of teammate Selena Costabile, who had a 74.

Stephanie Chu of St. Augustine Catholic High School finished fourth with a seven-over par 78 and Julia Champion of Markham District High School was sixth with an 85.

All four golfers qualified for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations championships to be held in Windsor Oct. 10.

In the junior boys’ championships held at Cardinal Golf Club’s RedCrest course near Kettleby Monday, two members of the Bill Crothers Secondary School team claimed the top two placings.

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WONG, James February 17, 1949-September 26, 2012 Peacefully passed away on September 26, 2012 at the Markham Stouffville Hospital.

Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of Albert (Amy), Brian (Ka Yan Hui) and Conrad. Cherished grandpa of Audrey, Amelie and Theodore.

James will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Friends may visit the Jerrett Funeral Home, 6191 Yonge Street (2 lights south of Steeles, on the east side) on Thursday, October 4, 2012, 6-9pm and Friday, October 5, 2012, 11am-12pm. A Funeral Service will commence at 12:00pm in the funeral home chapel. Cremation at Forest Lawn Crematorium to follow.

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