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A plum fund campaign that, so far, has generated $3,300 of its $10,000 goal was established to help father and husband Pradeep Guruge and his surviving daughter, Mihara, 12. The crash took the life of Pradeep’s wife, IInoka Athuraliya-

Liyana-Waduge, 42, and daughter Savani, 4. Shawna Ferguson-Swain, a mother on the parent council at Black Walnut School where Savani was a student, and Sonya Tran felt it was important to step in and help the family in its time of need.

“A lot of parents around here wanted to help. Dad is probably in a haze right now, so if this can help with a new car or with a vacation… we’ll leave it up to the family,” Ferguson-Swain said. In addition to the funds genSee FUND, page 2.

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York man hopes he can move out of basement by 30 The average priced $603,900 townhouse requires a household income of $108,370. You need a household income of $74,827 to buy a condo, which costs an average of $406,845. For DeRyck, even staying in Newmarket, one of the less expensive communities in York Region, is doubtful at best. With the average cost of a home being $761,000, he would need a household income of $134,600 and could expect mortgage payments of $2,725. By comparison, the average price of buying a home in Aurora is $941,000, requiring a household income of $162,740, while in Markham it is $960,100, making a minimum household income of $161,660 necessary,. In Richmond Hill, the average price is almost $1.07 million, necessitating a household income of $179,550, while Vaughan’s average price of $921,700 requires a household income of $156,730 and WhitchurchStouffville’s average price of $920,460 requires a household income of $157,680.

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t 24, Nick DeRyck has done everything anyone could expect of him as a young adult. After graduating from Newmarket’s Huron Heights Secondary School, he completed a two-year police foundations course, choosing Seneca College’s nearby King campus, in part so he could live at home to save on expenses. While he plans on a career as a police officer, he now works at Cardinal Golf Club in King for his third season, recently wrapped a part-time summer job with a beer company and will once again get a job for the winter, hopefully this time something more careeroriented than the snowplowing jobs he’s had in the past. While he has a couple of hobbies that cost him money — buying guitars, purchasing car parts for his 1986 Firebird and playing goalie on a hockey team — DeRyck has saved about $12,000 towards buying a home. But he wonders if he’ll ever have enough money to move out of the basement of his parents’ semi-detached house, for which he pays $400 a month in rent. While he gets along well with his parents and two siblings, DeRyck is hoping his frugal lifestyle will allow him to buy his own home by the time he turns 30. “I don’t mind (living at home) at the moment, but I definitely don’t want it to be a lifelong thing,” he said while sitting at the family’s kitchen table. “It’s kind of discouraging that the prices are getting ridiculously high. Here in Newmarket, I think the lowest house would probably be, if you’re lucky, around $600,000.” While DeRyck knows past generations had to save and work hard to get their footing in life, he feels today’s sky-high housing market makes it that much more daunting for today’s young people. “The down-payments are ridiculous amounts of money now. Even to get your foot in the door is extremely hard. It just makes you feel like it’s going take forever,” he said.

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Despite his education, holding down a job and saving money, Newmarket’s Nick DeRyck wonders when he will be able to afford to move out of his parents’ home and get a place of his own. He is left wondering how far away he will have to move to afford a home. DeRyck is far from alone, according to Bradford mortgage broker James McNeill with Centum Mortgage Professionals Corp. “The opportunities are not there. When I graduated school or even when I was going to university, I could work (at a well-paying factory job) and earn enough to move out of the house. I moved out of the house at 18,” he said. “Right now, that is unrealistic because of

the cost of living and the opportunity to earn is not there, it’s just not there.” A report released last month by TheRedPin Brokerage, a Toronto area web-based realty service, shows the dizzying housing prices in the Greater Toronto Area. To buy a detached home in the GTA, where the average price is $950,000, you need a household income of $165,000. For a semi-detached home, with an average price of $661,760, your household income needs to be a minimum of $117,860.

McNeill offered a number of tips for young people considering buying a house: • You can buy a house for as little as 5 per cent down, however the non-traditional mortgage must be insured by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corp. • Budget properly.Your monthly housing costs should not be more than 32 per cent of your gross monthly income and your entire debt load should not be more than 40 per cent of your gross monthly income. • Save money. Sure, the latest tech toy may look good, but keep your eyes on your long-term goal of home ownership. For example, consider living at home during post-secondary years and even after you graduate. • Keep debt to a minimum. • Maintain a good credit rating. • Consider buying outside the GTA. • Consider employment outside the GTA where there are lower housing costs. • Lenders will generally want to see you have two years’ employment history before approving you for a mortgage. • Set aside 1.5 per cent of the cost of your home for closing costs such as legal fees.

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The federal government is investing close to $3 million in the automotive parts sector for cars of the future. A Markham firm is one of four companies that will receive funds to develop new technologies and innovative products giving Canada a competitive edge. The funding announcement, made last week in Markham, is part of the Automotive Supplier Innovation Program introduced last year. The program promised to inject $100million into the automotive parts supply industry over five years. Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Navdeep Bains, made the announcement at Bluewrist Inc. — a robotics company in Markham. Bluewrist will receive up to $820,000 to develop an innovative scanning system that will be five times faster than existing technologies. The inspection system will increase proficiency in quality-control while reducing waste and saving energy. “These projects illustrate how Canada’s automotive suppliers are at the forefront of designing and building the super-efficient cars of the future — cars that are more

energy efficient and better for the environment,” the minster said. “These innovations make our country’s automotive sector a global success.” The automotive sector is one of the country’s top manufacturing sectors, producing more than two million vehicles per year, which amounts to one car every 14 seconds. This round of funding also included $410,000 for another Markham company, Invotek Electronics Inc., to develop an innovative radar system for cars that will be more compact, which allows it to be installed in areas traditionally inaccessible. Smarter Alloys Inc. of Waterloo and A.P. Plasman of Windsor also received funding. “(This) program helps Canada’s automotive suppliers gain a competitive global edge through new innovative products and next-generation technologies,” said Markham-Unionville MP and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, John McCallum. Since the program started, the federal government has invested more than $25 million into the program, of which more than $7.74 million has been invested York Region including $6.67 million into Markham firms. The program aims to encourage small-

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es, you read the headline correctly. I’m taking early retirement this fall and ending a 35-year career in community journalism. It’s time — and it’s all about time. It’s the 50+ hours a week and six days a week. (If I ever answered your email in the evening or on the weekend, you’ll know I don’t keep traditional office hours.) With the modern, insatiable news cycle demanding information 24/7, and laptops, cellphones and social media accounts that keep you connected even on weekends and vacations, it’s really hard to disconnect and take time to relax, time for family, time for culture and recreation. It’s that time I want to spend — as the saying goes, “smelling the roses”. My local theatre, three blocks from my home, presents free weekly jazz concerts every summer. I only managed to attend part of one concert this season. I add up all the family meals I missed over more than three decades on newspaper deadline days and those hours can never be recouped. I clearly recall one of those watershed, out-of-the-mouthsof-babes statements of truth when both children were in high school and I was a typical working mom, strategizing for a busy week ahead. I outlined who would drive which kid to band practice/ Guides/Cubs meetings, which nights I’d be out attending community events, and reminded them I wouldn’t be home for dinner on the Wednesday night. “Mom, ever since we were born you haven’t been home for dinner on Wednesday nights,” observed my daughter dryly, but quite accurately. But lest you think I’m complaining about my career in community journalism, banish that thought. It has been an incredible, interesting, rewarding and educational career — and one with a company pension, which neither of my adult children is likely to enjoy in their lifetimes.

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Marney Beck Those not in journalism may wonder at my description of my work being “educational,” but through my long career, I’ve been lucky to have learned so much about so many things. As a rookie reporter, I distinctly recall covering a council meeting for a rural municipality and trying to make sense of the Tile Drainage Act and what’s this thing called a “levy” that the councillors kept talking about? I learned so much about politics, religion, medicine, the law, the environment and human nature (good and bad). I learned how to cope with irate people on the phone, speak gently and with empathy to family members grieving the loss of a loved one, and try to make sense of 30-page council documents and distil it down to a few paragraphs of non-jargon words so readers would understand how a decision impacted them. I wasn’t always successful and I don’t have any pithy, lofty words of advice for the next generation of reporters and editors, other than to say: enjoy the rocket ride where it takes you — and get off when it’s going too fast. That’s what I’ve elected to do. But ending my traditional journalism career it doesn’t mean I’ll suddenly stop writing or never use my editing skills again. I hope to use my skills and experience through freelance or contract work in the town I’ve called home since 1984, and the Region of York where I’ve worked as a journalist for decades. So in a few weeks you won’t see my name listed as editor on any newspaper masthead; I’ll be out smelling the roses! Marney Beck is editor of the Economist & Sun’s sister paper, The Richmond Hill/Thornhill Liberal.

We can do better Re: Does charging people to recycle get desired results? column by Bernie O’Neill, Sept. 1. I’d like to comment on the letters and Bernie O’Neill’s column on illegal dumping and waste management in York. The reasoning to charge a fee for certain waste is to act as a deterrent to ensure that the proper recyclables are diverted from landfill. The Community Environmental Centre (CRC) doesn’t charge for metal, styrofoam, electronics, etc. What is needed is more effort by everyone to ensure that our waste is properly separated to its respective stream. I’m surprised at how little is left out in green bin/blue boxes, and so much in regular garbage. In our household, we can put out regular garbage only once a month, because I can divert most of my waste through green bin/blue box/ backyard composting. I do agree the Region York could make it a little easier,

such as “one-stop” dumping, instead of having to go to separate facilities for recyclables, electronics, hazardous household waste, etc.

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Limo merits probe Re: MP faces ethics investigation over travel, Sept. 1. I’m glad MP Jane Philpot is facing an ethics investigation over her use of an Executive Sedan Livery Service Inc. vehicle. According to the company’s website, it bills itself as “the industry’s leader in providing luxurious limousine transportation to corporate and VIP clients,” including “specialized services to pharmaceutical companies and law firms.” One of MP Philpott’s defences is the comment that, “Ministers need to travel in a way that is safe and secure and reliable and also where we can conduct business while we’re in the vehicle”. This begs the question, does MP Philpott feel that

the taxis and Ubers that normal people use daily are inherently unsafe, not secure (all taxis have camera systems and alert lights) and unreliable? I’d also like to know how being at the wheel frees you up to conduct business. Surely this would be easier hands-free in the back of a taxi where you can use a laptop or other means of communication. Lastly, it is no more than hair splitting to a compare a luxury sedan than a limo. In response to a question by Conservative MP Dan Albas, Philpott’s office said in June that, “With regard to government travel, for the period of Nov. 3, 2015, to April 22, 2016, the minister of health did not use rented limousines while on official business, within Canada or elsewhere.” At times the owner of the limo company drove MP Philpott to events and meetings in the same luxury vehicle. Sedan or limo, you be the judge.

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The York Region District School Board is investigating allegations that an elementary school principal put antiMuslim posts on her Facebook page. A spokesman for the board said it was aware of concerns raised by a community member about public postings on a Facebook page under the name Ghada Sadaka. Sadaka is identified as a principal in the York board on the page. “We take all matters of this nature seriously. After learning of the allegations, the board has begun an investigation,” said YRDSB spokesperson Licinio Miguelo. “This is a personnel matter, and as such details cannot be provided, however we will conduct a thorough investigation, follow all protocols and policies and take any necessary measures,” he said. Some of the Facebook posts the principal is alleged to have shared and commented on include: videos purportedly showing violent “Muslim takeovers” of Paris and London; articles expressing concerns around bringing refugees to Canada, given their “terrorist sympathies”; and another headlined: GHADA SADAKA “Must see: Dutch mayor tells fellow Muslims they can f------ if they don’t like freedom.” Sadaka, the new principal at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School in Markham, referred all questions to the board’s head office when contacted by the Star Friday. “I appreciate your questions, but for any further information you will have to go through the board office,” she said. The community member, who asked not to be identified for fear of repercussions, said she felt the Facebook posts were “blatantly spreading hate.” The posts, some dating back to early 2015, were removed last week after the Toronto Star contacted the school board. A screenshot of a post shared by York Regional District School Board principal Ghada Sadaka on Facebook. “As I was on Facebook I stumbled upon a principal’s page who had some Islamophobic posts,” said the woman in an email sent to the YRDSB director and obtained by the Star. She claimed that “it is obvious” the person putting up the posts “has a dislike towards Muslims. “From my understanding, YRDSB upholds the values of having its students feel respected and safe,” she said. “It is unacceptable to be seeing this behaviour.” In a response to the woman’s email, local superintendent Peter Tse said, “We will definitely take your concerns and follow up into the matter.” According to her LinkedIn profile, Sadaka has been a vice-principal in the board since 2011 and became a principal in 2013. She had previously worked as a principal at E.T. Crowle Public School, which is also in Markham. — Noor Javed, Torstar News Service

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Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Main Street Markham, 132 Robinson St., CONTACT: Main Street Markham, 905-4722462, http://www.mainstreetmarkham. com/, info@mainstreetmarkham.com COST: Free Come and support our local farmers at our 17th Annual Award winning Farmers’ Market. Come grab a coffee and enjoy freshness straight from the farm. Fresh fruit, vegetables, handmade crafts, BBQ, baked goods and more. Live entertainment every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. West side of Robinson Street & Main Street. Thornhill Garden & Horticultural Society fall plant sale WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Thornhill Community Centre and Library, 7755 Bayview Ave. CONTACT: Bernadette Burns, 647-527-6948, thornhillhort@live.com COST: Free Annual fall sale featuring great prices on plants (perennials, shrubs), bulbs, seeds, gardening books and tools.Sale is held in the north parking lot of the Thornhill Community Centre. School of Rock Markham-Back to School Open House WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: School of Rock Markham, 150 Bullock Drive, Unit 4 CONTACT: Shelly Davine, 647218-7625, markham.schoolofrock.com, markham@schoolofrock.com COST: Free Please join us at our Back to School Open

House on September 10, 10 am - 2 pm with many activities, including a featured guest appearance by the “voice of classic rock”, Jeff Woods, holding a Meet & Greet and book signing at the school from 11 am-1 pm. Book and take a free trial lesson and receive two free tickets (value $20) to our September 11th End of Season Shows. Little Wing class for 4-5 year olds will run from 10-10:45, Rookies for 6-7 year olds from 11-12 and Rock 101 for beginners 8-11 years of age will run from 10-11:30. Please call ahead. School of Rock Markham House Band will entertain from 1 -2 p.m.

Roast Beef Dinner Buffet 6 p.m. Cash bar. Dance to ‘60s music and catch up on 50 years. All class members and friends are welcome. Share this information with your contacts. RSVP to Arlene Robinson.

Sunday, September 11

Big Hearts & Big Rig WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church, 3 Clayton Drive CONTACT: Carole Dukhilall, 905479-7858, sandvort@yahoo.ca COST: Free Big Hearts & Big Rig Sept. 10, 2016 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church,3 Clayton Dr., Markham. There will be a jumping castle, crafts, face painting, cotton candy and more.

7th Annual Rally For The Cure WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Buttonville Airport 2833-16th Avenue,, 2833-16 Avenue CONTACT: Tina Pernica, 905 737 0127, www.ewingscancer.ca, contact@ ewingscancer.ca COST: Rally Participant $100 per Team The Ewings Cancer Foundation of Canada is hosting its 7th annual Rally for the Cure event in York Region to raise funds for Ewing Sarcoma Research. This event consists of a Car and Aircraft Rally, treasure hunt theme followed by a “Smokiin’ Hot BBQ” Lunch, Silent Auction, entertainment featuring, Glenn Reid & Boogaloo and DoubleShott and awards ceremony. Rally is designed for the entire family. To register for the Rally, join us at www.rallyforthecure.ca Ewing Sarcoma is a highly aggressive cancer that strikes children, teens and young adults and has received very little research since its discovery in the 1920s. With your help we can fund the research needed to deliver the cure. For more, visit www.ewingscancer.ca

Markham District High School Class of ‘66 and Friends Reunion WHEN: 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. WHERE: Markham District Veterans&#39; Hall, 7 Washington Street CONTACT: Arlene Robinson, a_robinson@sympatico.ca COST: $40 per person Saturday, Sept 10. Meet and greet 3 p.m.

Markham Auto Classic 10 am - 5pm WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Main Street Markham, 132 Robinsons St. CONTACT: Christine Matthews, 905-472-2462, info@mainstreetmarkham.com COST: Free Over 300 classic cars, street machines, muscle cars and motorcycles. Food, Craft vendors and live music too.

Markham Ringette Association WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Angus Glen C.C., 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr. East CONTACT: Charlene Parent, 647-6693641, zappa.may26@bell.net COST: Free FREE Come Try Ringette.

Raffle of Hope at Markham Auto Classic WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Markham Main Street, Markham Main Street CONTACT: Mirna Werdi, 905-4727373 Ext.6903, mwerdi@msh.on.ca COST: Raffle Tickets are $20 each, 3 for $50 OR 7 for $100 Don’t miss this event for your chance to find out how you can “Help BEEP Cancer” and WIN a 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible generously donated by MINI Markham. You can buy tickets at Markham Auto Classic. 2016 Parkinson SuperWalk WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Varley Art Gallery, 216 Main Street Unionville CONTACT: Alejandro Alas, 1-800-5653000 Ext.3392, alejandro.alas@parkinson. ca COST: Free Walk Distance: 1 KM and 2.5 KMRoute Type: Paved 1 KM route; Gravel path for 2.5 KM routeIndoor/Outdoor: OutdoorsWheelchair/Stroller Friendly. Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Stiver Mill, 9 Station Lane CONTACT: http://www. unionvillestivermillmarket.com, stivermillmarket@hotmail.com COST: Free Market runs every Sunday to Oct. 9, outside just west of historic Stiver Mill. Come and pick up fruit, veggies, meats, baking plus one of a kind crafts and more. The Farmers’ Wives Table will be back with lots of great items. Enjoy the Market Grill and the live entertainment each week. For information go to www.unionvillestivermillmarket.com

Wednesday, September 14 Morning Break

WHEN: 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Markham Missionary Church, 5438 Major MacKenzie Dr. E., Markham CONTACT: Jenn Simpson, 905-294-5081, markhamemc.ca, emc@markhamemc.ca COST: $20 Craft classes (stained glass, card making, knitting and craft ‘n chat), refreshments and a short devotional. Indeed.ca Job Squad: “Job Seeking Strategies”, Hands-on Workshop WHEN: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: JVS Markham Employment Services, 3780 14th Avenue Suites 109/110 CONTACT: Lucille Yi, 905-470-9675 Ext.3407, http://www.jvstoronto.org/workshopcalendar/indeed-job-squad-workshop/, markhamonline@jvstoronto.org COST: Free JVS Markham is proud to invite Indeed. ca’s Job Squad for a hands-on workshop to provide job seekers with tools for creating resumes to increase visibility in the job market. Bring your resume and questions about improving your job search. Registration required; call 905-470-9675, ext. 3407 to secure your spot. MP Jane Philpott & MP John McCallum Host Town Hall on Electoral Reform WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Markham Village Library, 6031 Hwy. 7 CONTACT: Tammy Wu, 905-640-1125, jane.philpott. c1b@parl.gc.ca COST: Free The federal government is hosting a national dialogue on electoral reform. All constituents of Markham-Stouffville and Markham-Thornhill invited to join the conversation and share ideas. Please RSVP to 905-640-1125 or jane.philpott@parl.gc.ca

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In less than six months, it will be cold and there will be snow on the ground. You can laugh the winter blues away with famed comedians Ed the Sock and Mike MacDonald at the Markham Flato Theatre. The inaugural LOL Markham Comedy festival runs Jan. 19 to 21 and tickets go on sale Sept. 9. The laughs start with The Bad Girls of Comedy, hosted by Ed the Sock, a puppet and Canadian television personality. Trash-talker and politically incorrect, Ed decodes the mystery behind Donald Trump and some of the other latest fads. Canadian stand-up comedy great Mike MacDonald closes the festival Jan. 21 with his fast-talking animated jokes. MacDonald was one of the first stand-up comics to land a one hour prime time special on the CBC. The closing gala will also feature The Fabulous Kenny Robinson, renowned for his irreverent, socially conscience, intelligent, opinionated and profane style. The theatre is also hosting special, limited access Gala VIP meet and greet and backstage events. Additional comedians are to be announced in the weeks to come. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit markhamtheatre.ca or call 905-305-SHOW.

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not sustainable.” When asked how he felt about Scarpitti’s comments, Todd Sepkowski, union president, suggested the comments were simply part of the negotiation process. “I can’t speak for Mayor Scarpitti, but I think we have to recognize he has a role and we have a role,” he said. Sepkowski said the union is keen to improve the efficiency of policing in York. “This result provides value by focusing on sustainable policing, meaning York Region will continue to have a strong police service that is able to attract and retain the top police officers and civilian staff in Ontario,” he said. Scarpitti struck a similar tone in his comments, suggesting the contract strikes a balance between safety and fiscal responsibility. Despite this, York Police are continuing a work-to-rule campaign, despite it being scaled back, in which members are wearing T-shirts, ball caps and badges to voice their displeasure with certain police policies, including what the union called “punitive oversight” of officers.

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York Regional Police officers will still be getting a raise every year, but it’s been scaled back from previous annual increases. The news comes days after the police union and the York Regional Police Services Board signed their new contracts, some six months after their last agreement expired and days before conciliation was scheduled to begin. The new four-year deal will be the trimmest in decades, with employees receiving just less than 2 per cent annually, having restrictions put on some of the health benefits and an elimination of a threemonth salary gratuity after 30 years of service. The hike is the smallest the police service has been for at least 10 years and possibly 20, years where police in York saw their salaries rise 3 and 4 per cent. In 2013 it was 3 per cent, 2014, 2.35 per cent and 2015 2.65 per cent. However, these numbers appear to be part of a growing trend in GTA policing, with both Peel and Toronto

police receiving similar deals recently. About 85 per cent of union members voted in favour of the new deal. Union members will see limits set on physiotherapy and course tuition reimbursement, however they will see an extension of benefits to other physical and mental health benefits: psychological services, vision care, retirement healthcare spending and chiropractic care. The contract comes months after services board chairperson and Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti made comments suggesting the negotiations were going to be more difficult than in the past. “For many municipalities, the cost of police compensation is up to 90 per cent of the service’s operating budget and that is not sustainable,” he said. “Arbitrated salary and benefit awards in policing have exceeded the rate of inflation, the cost of living and the salary adjustments negotiated or provided to other unionized and non-unionized staff in our communities. This is

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NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF TRANSIT PROJECT ASSESSMENT PROCESS 407 Transitway Kennedy Road to Brock Road Regional Municipalities of York and Durham Ontario Ministry of Transportation THE PROJECT The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is proposing a 18 km segment of a transitway facility along the Highway 407 corridor through York Region and Durham Region, from east of Kennedy Road in the City of Markham to east of Brock Road in the City of Pickering (407 Transitway). The 407 Transitway includes Markham Road Station, Ninth Line Station, Donald Cousens Parkway Station, Whites Road Station and Brock Road Station; and three protected sites near McCowan Road, York-Durham Line and Rossland Road. Subject to the outcome of the study, the 407 Transitway will be implemented initially as bus rapid transit (BRT) with the opportunity to convert to light rail transit (LRT) in the future. This 18 km segment forms part of a planned 150 km long high-speed interregional facility on a separate right-of-way that parallels Highway 407 from Burlington to Highway 35/115, with stations, parking and access connections. This transitway is a component of the official plans of the stakeholder municipalities and of the Province’s commitment to support transit initiatives in the Greater Golden Horseshoe through the Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan.

Art show, sale feast for the eyes Looking for beautiful and interesting works of visual art to adorn your home or office or give as a gift to an art lover? The Markham Arts Council Members’ Fall Visual Art Show & Sale is just around the corner. The sale will take place at the McKay Art Centre, 197 Main St., Unionville. The sale runs Wednesday to Sunday, Sept 21 to 25. Hours are: Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featured will be a visual treat of paintings and photography. Learn more at: markhamartscouncil.com

THE PROCESS The environmental impact of this transit project will be assessed according to the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings. This Notice of Commencement marks the beginning of the formal 120-day consultation period, starting September 1, 2016, and ending when the Notice of Completion is issued. As part of the transit project assessment process, an Environmental Project Report is being prepared. All information produced as part of this project is available at www.407transitway.com. CONSULTATION To date, the project team has been actively engaging with various agencies and members of the public. Since August 2014, meetings were held and comments have been received by the project team. Two public information centres were held on April 15 and 16 of 2015 and on June 22 and 23 of 2016. Members of the public, agencies and other interested persons are encouraged to participate actively in the transit project assessment process contacting the project team directly with information, comments or questions. If you would like to be added to our project mailing list or have project-related questions, please contact: Graham DeRose MTO Project Manager Ministry of Transportation, Central Region Planning & Design Section 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, 4th Floor Toronto, ON M3M 0B7 tel: 416-235-5255 fax: 416-235-3576 e-mail: graham.derose@ontario.ca

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Police arrest two in woman’s gunpoint kidnapping BY Jeremy Grimaldi

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Police have arrested two of four “armed and dangerous” suspects who investigators say kidnapped a woman Trevor Smithen, at gunpoint in Vaughan on 32, Rasha Al-Enzi, Saturday. 33, arrested. The woman, who claims to have managed to escape, said she was taken from the Rasha Al-Enzi, 33, of Toronto, Hwy. 27 and Langstaff Road were arrested in Sudbury for area around 10:30 p.m. and kidnapping. driven to Weston Road and Two other men are wantImogen Avenue in Toronto. ed in connection with the Trevor Smithen, 32, and alleged crime, but neither

man’s name or photo has been released. Smithen is 6 ft. 1 in. tall, 180 pounds and has two tattoos, including the word “Trum” on his right forearm and “Trevor” on his left. Al-Enzi, 33, is 100 pounds, 5 ft. 5 in. tall and has several tattoos. The crime was not random, police said. Anyone with information can call 416-808-3100 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.

Police make arrest in case of missing woman BY TIM KELLY

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Police have made an arrest in the disappearance of a missing Markham woman investigators believe is now dead. Ying Chun (Annie) Li, 36, was last seen back on June 12 in the area of Denison Street and Markham Road. On Tuesday, Aug. 2, police issued an arrest

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On Sunday, Sept. 18 people from across the country will gather to take part in the Terry Fox Run to raise money for cancer research. The race is accessible to everybody with no entry fee, no minimum pledge and a noncompetitive atmosphere. Participants can run, walk, blade or bike. Here are five things to know about the Terry Fox Run this year.

The Terry Fox Run takes place in more than 9,000 communities across Canada. York Region has 11 locations for the run. The 2016 Markham-Unionville Terry Fox Run is Sept. 18 starting at Old Unionville Library (15 Library Lane) in Unionville. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Opening Ceremony: 9:40 a.m. Official Start: 10 a.m. Route Open Until: 12 noon

Millions of students from across the country also get involved through their schools, which host the Terry Fox School run every year. Terry Fox ran the equivalent of a marathon a day for 143 days during his 3,339-mile Marathon of Hope. Some schools try to equal that mark through the collective effort of its student body. More than three million students and educators took part in the first national school run day in 2005. A record $45 million was raised that year.

In 1981, the first Terry Fox Run was held at more than 760 sites in Canada and around the world. The event attracted 300,000 participants and raised $3.5 million. Thirty-six years later, the run has raised more than $700 million for cancer research.

There are 14 schools in Canada named after Terry Fox, including Terry Fox Public School in Newmarket. There are 15 roads in Canada named after Fox, including Terry Fox Street in Markham. A nine-foot Terry Fox statue is located in Thunder Bay where Fox’s run ended Sept. 1, 1980.

When Terry Fox finally stopped running in Thunder Bay, he left this message for Canadians in his media conference. “That’s the thing about cancer. I’m not the only one, it happens all the time to people. I’m not special. This just intensifies what I did. It gives it more meaning. It’ll inspire more people… I just wish people would realize that anything’s possible if you try. When I started this run, I said that if we all gave $1, we’d have $22 million for cancer research, and I don’t care, man, there’s no reason that isn’t possible. No reason.”

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Strict rules for developers and municipalities will help control what ends up in the Lake Simcoe watershed. Enabled by the Lake Simcoe Protection Act and prompted by the ongoing impacts of stormwater runoff on local water courses over the years, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has tightened the rules surrounding the management of stormwater in new developments and redevelopments effective Sept. 1. “When water falls on a newly developed site that has concrete and impermeable surfaces, the runoff picks up gas, oil, sediment and other contaminants which need to be removed before it hits the water course,” LSRCA manager and engineer Tom Hogenbirk said. “These new rules will help treat that water at the source rather than send it down a pipe to be treated.”

While low-impact development is becoming more common, the conservation authority still felt the need to beef up the requirements for applications for new or renewed developments are submitted for consideration, he continued. The new requirements include the use of different tools that will help filter stormwater before it hits streams, canals or the lake. These include permeable pavement that allows rain to seep through into the ground, bioswale filter systems that absorb phosphates and infiltration gardens that are used under downspouts on houses to help rainwater soak into the ground instead of running down the lawn, just to name a few. The idea is to mimic how nature filters water through the ground before it hits the watercourse, Hogenbirk added. “Our partner municipalities will now be leading the way in reducing the environmental impact of development in our commu-

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by DUNCAN FLETCHER Kira Isabella is brightening Canada’s country music scene. To the stage she brings fresh, powerful lyrics, a great musical sensibility, and a deep connection with her fans. She’s feisty. She’s seasoned. And this 22-year-old, Ottawa-raised, rising star exudes a solid confidence that fuels her artistic core. And why shouldn’t she be confident? With looks and a voice that turn heads, backed by a career that includes two full-length albums – 2012’s Love Me Like That and 2014’s Caffeine & Big Dreams, tours with country heavyweights like Terri Clark and Carrie Underwood, awards and nominations including two JUNO nods, garnering Canadian Country Music Association awards for Female Artist of the Year (2013) and Rising Star (2012), and standout performances at music festivals across the country, she has every reason to radiate confidence. When you dig deeper you discover that her self-assurance is fed, not by accolades and external hype, but by a quiet, internal understanding that she’s doing exactly what she was meant to do – make and perform music. For Isabella, that realization of purpose settled in at the tender age of seven. Supported from the start by a music-loving family that included a farmgirl mom and a guitar-playing Air Force dad who shuttled her around the province to play, she would pick up the guitar and sing for whoever would listen. But playing wasn’t enough. Isabella vividly remembers a tingling feeling that came over her as a child while she watched performers at a music festival. She remembers saying to herself, “I want to be up there.”

She confides that even as an adult, being in the crowd makes her feel anxious, but being on stage – terrifying to many – is as liberating today as it seemed when she was a young girl. Isabella’s music-filled home exposed her to classic country music, including strong female singers like Patsy Cline. Later on, modern artists like Shania Twain and Sheryl Crow would also influence her. While a traditional country sound certainly infuses the Isabella experience, she notes that diverse pop acts such as Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Sum 41, Blink 182 and even Michelle Branch added to the mix as well. Faint echoes of their styles touch the original songs that Isabella pens. The writing bug, like the performing one, also bit her early. As a child she often transformed her poems and stories into songs that she would then perform for her family. For Isabella, writing has always been an organic experience that allows her to express herself yet doesn’t lend itself to a set formula. No rules. Even now as a well-rounded artist, she still tinkers with the method – sometimes collaborating, sometimes figuring things out on her own – and describes it as “an evolving process.” But it’s always authentically Isabella. That natural desire to write much of her own material sets her apart from other performers. But it also ensures that each song – whether traditional country laments like 2011’s Little White Church (written when she was 17), her rousing, barroom-kicker, Shake It If Ya Got It, or her latest single, the pop-infused I’m So Over Getting Over You – are all pieces of who she is, a compelling mix of country, city, tradition, modern, quiet and crazy. Though never in a negative way. She is the real deal. Isabella cites positivity as key

to her outlook and success, hoping that’s part of what you take away from her music. “We do a lot of different kinds of songs, but always with a positive message,” she says. She tackles tough issues through her bold and empowering lyrics. “Even (in) a song like Quarterback (dealing with high school humiliation) which I just had to do, there is still a positive message of hope.” The song is a cautionary tale against date rape and cyberbullying. Isabella’s uplifting authenticity has skyrocketed her career over the past decade, inspired a surging fan base, and created electrifying performances. When she steps into the spotlight as a headliner on the Flato Markham Theatre stage on Sept. 30, you can see for yourself why Kira Isabella is rocking the country world. Is she intimidated? “No,” she laughs. “This is what I’ve been working for.” Her show is bound to offer an intense and emotional ride for her enthusiastic fans who often see themselves reflected in her music. “A lot are (females) in their early-to-late 20s,” she explains. “They come with their boyfriends but I see them singing along too.” Fans in their 30s, 40s and beyond are also an increasingly large part of an audience excited to experience a

healthy dose of positivity, authenticity and energy – human qualities that never go out of style. “I just love when people come out and sing along” she concludes. “I can’t wait to see them.” The feeling is mutual. They can’t wait to see her. Because without a doubt, Kira Isabella is finally “up there.”

by PAULA CITRON Choreographer/artistic director Roberto Campanella came to Canada in 1993 from sunny Italy. ProArteDanza is arguably the finest chamber contemporary ballet company in the country. Featured at the Flato Markham Theatre on Nov. 4 are Fearful Symmetries, a world premiere by Campanella, and Glumbek’s acclaimed Diversion. Arts journalist Paula Citron sat down with Campanella to get to know the man behind the dance, and the fall program. You were born in Rome. How did you get into dance? I come from a simple family. My dad was a bus driver and my mom a housewife. I was always dancing around the house, destroying things as I went. The doors were my partners. My parents were very supportive. When I was 11, they put me in Scuola Italiana di Danza Contemporanea, one of the best dance schools in Rome. I understand that you became a successful professional dancer right from the start? At 17, I joined the school’s dance company,

Compagnia Italiana di Danza Contemporanea. When I was 21, I auditioned for Compagnia Aterballetto based in Reggio Emilia, the most famous contemporary dance company in Italy with a world-wide reputation. You co-founded ProArteDanza in 2004. How do you account for the company’s almost instantaneous success? First of all, we were able to attract great dancers and great choreographers from among our colleagues in both the ballet and contemporary dance scenes. They believed in our contemporary ballet mandate of fusing the two worlds of dance – performing modern/contemporary movement layered over a strong ballet technique. ProArteDanza is a repertory company that attracts talent. Besides your teaching and choreographic careers, you also have what you call your “parallel life”. That’s right. I have found a niche as both a movement coordinator and choreographer for film, television and video games. Since 2003, I’ve worked on series such as The Expanse and The

Strain, films that include Pompeii and Beauty and the Beast, and video games like Silent Hill and Far Cry Primal. This keeps me very busy. Let’s talk about the program ProArteDanza is performing on the fall tour. You’ve called the choreographies “the two big monsters”. Robert and I usually co-choreograph, but this time we’re each showcasing a piece. The company usually presents shorter works so having just two big pieces on the program is a new format for us. What inspired your new piece “Fearful Symmetries”? I love silent movies, especially the films of Buster Keaton. I happened to stumble on a video where someone had put Buster Keaton movies together with the John Adams music, and that’s when I realized that the speed and hectic movement of silent films is the life that I live, a life on the run. The piece is characterized by physicality, musicality and drive. It captures the rhythms of an over-busy urban lifestyle. The choreography, inspired by silent movies, is fast and stunt-ish. Robert Glumbek is retooling Diversion for

ten dancers. This insightful piece explores the diversions that take our lives off course – the different directions that hinder relationships, the diversions that lead to loss, isolation and loneliness. Robert is a master at expressing humanity through movement. His work is also incredibly physically demanding. The electronic score is by the British ambient-music trio Marconi Union. How would you define the choreographic signatures of both you and Robert? Robert is known for his intricate development of construction, and how his movement patterns evolve naturally out of the group. I’m more architectural in structure with a more classical aspect. I’m also in your face while Robert is more sophisticated and subtle. Both of us like to take dancers to the upper limit of vulnerability. Because we co-choreograph so often, this program will reveal how much of me is in Robert’s piece, while I have a lot of Robert in mine.

(Paula Citron is an arts journalist based in Toronto. www.paulacitron.ca.)

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What’s trending in home decor this fall? With the warmer months coming to an end, look inside and give your home a few strategic updates to stay on-trend this fall. Artisan goods. Home experts say the popularity for unique artisanal goods is only set to increase. This trend is fueled by the desire to support local independent makers and to showcase interesting one-of-a-kind pieces. Artisan goods make great conversation starters and are easy to find at a neighbourhood mar-

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At the window Tailored designs that fit the form and function of the room are key, such as room darkening shades for the bedroom and vertical blinds for sliding patio doors in the living room. Hidden cords and a wireless aesthetic help create a seamless aesthetic while offering im-

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Fabrics Rougher textures like linen and tweed work well with the natural vibe and organic glamour trending this season. Granny florals are also making a comeback, as are bold graphic and geometric prints.

ning of year make way for richer, warmer, darker shades like elegant jewel tones. Feature fashionable colours in easy-to-replace accessories like accent pillows, and stick to timeless neutrals or more subdued versions for staples like window treatments.

Smart tech The connected smart home is set to become the standard, so get in on it early for extra chic cred. New tech solutions are seamless and convenient — imagine being at work and having the ability to go online to

close your window shades, turn on lights or change the temperature within your home. Now you can adjust your shades remotely with PowerView Motorization, available on a wide array of Hunter Douglas window treatments.

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Amazing amenities, security, 2. Deposits are kept in trust ing inspectors make sure conand convenience — all are great and delays are compensated. dominiums are up to code at reasons for choosing a condo. But Once the builder is registered, various stages of construction, what many people don’t know is the sales centre goes up and and builders are required to that just as condos have risen in buyers can put down deposengage an independent propopularity and price, so have the its. If the project fails to go fessional such as an architect warranty protections for buyers. through, deposits are protector engineer to provide ongoIn fact, condo buyers are amongst ed by trust requirements under ing reporting at certain stages the best protected home buyers the Condominium Act. As an of construction. This process in the province. additional measure of protecoutlines what needs to be inHere are five things you should tion, Tarion covers deposits for spected, who can conduct the know about your rights and proup to $20,000 per unit. Buyers inspections, and how often retections as a new condo buyer. are also entitled to compensaports must be completed. 1. Builders must be qualified. tion if delivery of their unit is 5. New condos come with a warBefore a new residential condelayed beyond what is speciranty. Once you take possesdominium can even break fied in the purchase agreement sion, there’s a warranty on your ground, the developer is subor if the date has not been unit and a separate warranty ject to strict registration reproperly extended. for common elements. Togethquirements from Tarion, the 3. You can change your mind. er, these warranties provide administrator of Ontario’s new There is a 10-day cooling coverage for a wide range of home warranty program. In adoff period once you sign an issues, including unauthorized dition to ensuring financial and Agreement of Purchase and substitutions, issues with water technical competence, staff Sale. This provides buyers with penetration, violations of the meet with builders before regan opportunity to cancel the Ontario Building Code, major istration is granted to ensure contract and receive a deposit structural defects, and defects they have an experienced team refund. to the electrical, heating, and in place, including architects, 4. The construction process is plumbing systems. engineers, and lawyers with inspected. During construcFind a more resources, tips, and previous condo building expetion of the building, two kinds information online at tarion.com. — www.newscanada.com rience. of inspections occur. City build-

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for a smooth and successful reno. 1. Get everything in writing: Read and understand all contracts with designers, contractors and anyone you hire. 2. Keep an emergency fund: Set aside around 10 per cent of your renovation budget as a contingency fund. If a pipe bursts or the electrical needs to be rewired, you won’t panic knowing

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Have you ever been left wondering if the fundraising efforts you experienced on your front doorstep or over the phone were real or fraudulent? Well you’re not alone. Two York Region women were left asking similar questions during two recent interactions.

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Rossana Dicenso from Richmond Hill and Mekmang Bravo from Newmarket discovered how varied the responses to that question can become. Dicenso was walking her dog near her home at Bayview and 16th Avenues at around noon on Thursday when three boys approached her waving a Mackenzie Health flyer and carrying a plastic container half filled with coins.

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One of them spoke up, explaining the boys, aged about 10, were raising money for the hospital’s heart and lung unit. Dicenso, a monthly donor to the hospital and well-versed in how corporate charities raise money, was suspicious. “I said, ‘I don’t have any money,’ with that it occurred to me, ‘No, this is not right’,” she said, explaining she had received the same flyer only days before. “They were going from house to house, they were on a mission and put thought into it.” She said from her experience, corporate fundraising operations are more professional. So, she took action. “I just wanted to let everyone know, because it seemed they’d scammed more than a few people,” she added. When reached, Debora Kelly, director of communications at Mackenzie Health Foundation, said the canvassers were not authorized representatives. “The foundation does not use children to canvass door-to-door and cash is not accepted,” she said, noting the hospital’s fundraisers wear branded attire and carry appropriate identification. She added the

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A suspected scam in Newmarket turned out to be completely legitimate and raising funds for a campaign called the Bob Izumi’s Kids and Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Days. foundation is raising $250 million for the new Vaughan hospital. Bravo’s story, ended quite differently, after she discovered her healthy sense of skepticism was unfounded.

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Royals bolster forward units acquiring Pickering veterans “Doug (Carter) is a smart player with plenty off offensive skills and can play with an edge,” he added. As for where the pair fit in having not played in any preseason games for the Royals, Galati said things will work themselves out. “We will put them in situations where they will play and do what they do best,” he said. Hudgin was elated to be coming to Markham after he had intentions on playing for the Thorold Blackhawks Junior B club of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League for the upcoming season. But he had been returned to Pickering due to tampering charges. In returning to Pickering, Hudgin was informed by the Panthers’ management they were going on a youth movement. With that in mind, he had a good idea a trade would be imminent. To be returning to play for Galati, Hudgin is looking forward to it. And to be on a veteran-laden club that has aspirations on playoff success. “I feel pretty good,” he said. “Markham looks to be a good team and pretty strong.” — Michael Hayakawa

Ho-Shue sets sights on playing for Canada at 2020 Tokyo Games BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA

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While playing a game of badminton five years ago, Jason Ho-Shue saw his father succumb to heart failure while sitting in the stands and watching him play. Knowing his father was instrumental in getting him actively involved in the sport when he was just seven years old, Ho-Shue thought about retiring from the game. Turned out he had second thoughts. It was also a fortuitous decision to remain on the badminton court. Currently ranked as Canada’s top male singles’ player, the 18-year-old Markham resident and St. Augustine Catholic High School graduate recently received some good news which will help in his quest to take to the court at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. That came from Petro Canada’s Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence Program Grant, in which he was among 52 young Canadian athletes from 39 different summer and winter sports selected by Petro Canada. Under the program, Ho-Shue will receive $10,000. “I feel very privileged to be part of this select group of athletes in the Petro Canada Face Funding,” he said of the honour bestowed upon him. “To be part of this group, it means I am anticipated to qualify for the upcoming Summer Olympic Games.” In receiving the much-needed financial support, Ho-Shue was quick to credit Badminton Canada for nominating him. From there, he said representatives from Petro Canada, the Canadian Olympic and

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When Mike Galati was head coach of the Pickering Panthers three seasons ago, two players he helped recruit to his Ontario Junior Hockey League club were forwards John Hudgin and Doug Carter. Now entering his second season as the Markham Royals’ general manager and head coach, Galati reunited himself with Hudgin and Carter after acquiring the pair from Pickering for cash on Thursday. A five-foot, 10-inch, 180-pound centre, Hudgin amassed 14 goals and 27 assists last season with Pickering. Playing on the wing, the five-foot, 10-inch, 180-lb. Carter had 12 goals and 24 assists with Pickering last year. Galati was elated to acquire a pair of experienced 20-year-old forwards to help bolster their roster as the Royals prepare to commence their regular season on the road against the Burlington Cougars Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Each player, he said, brings plenty to the table. “John (Hudgin) is a good, two-way centre that can chip in offensively and kill penalties and he works hard,” cited Galati.

Paralympic Committees and Coaching Association of Canada made the final decision on who the recipients would be. It was in early July when Ho-Shue recalled he was pleasantly surprised to receive the good tidings. “I knew a few other players who used to be in the Petro Canada Face Program and to be a part of it now is a really big honour,” he said. Citing his sport requires him to travel around the world to face the top-ranked players in various tournaments and with the hope of raising his world ranking and to earn a berth for Canada in the 2020 Olympics, HoShue revealed the funding will be targeted largely for travel expenses.

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Three golds Currently training at E Badminton Club, Ho-Shue became the youngest adult Canadian champion this year at the age of 17. In addition to attaining that feat, he shuttled his way to three gold medals at the Adult Pan-American Badminton Championships in men’s singles, doubles and the team event. He was also selected to represent Canada at the 2016 World Junior Championships to be held in Spain in November. Last year, he was the top-ranked junior player in Canada and was the Canada Winter Games men’s singles’ gold medallist. While Ho-Shue has set his sights on the 2020 Summer Games, he’s also looking forward to representing Canada at the next Commonwealth Games and Pan American Games in three years time. In each, he hopes to bring home the gold for Canada.

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While she may not have played her best golf, Thornhill’s Selena Costabile was pleased with the overall experience of competing in her first LPGA event last weekend in Cambridge. “It was definitely a struggle playing wise, but the overall experience was amazing,” said the 18-year-old Bill Crothers grad, who shot a combined 15 over par and missed the cut at the Manulife LPGA Classic. With the tournament held at the Whistle Bear Golf Club

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Boston Bruins sign Thornhill’s Dominic Moore to one-year contract Thornhill resident Dom Moore is on the move again. Having played with nine different National Hockey League clubs, the 36-year-old veteran forward will be joining his 10th after signing Tuesday with the Boston Bruins. Terms of the deal were a one-year, oneway contract worth $900,000 U.S., the Bruins reported on their website. Spending the last three seasons with the New York Rangers, Moore also logged time with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning and San Jose Sharks. Last season with New York, Moore record-

and a hall of famer is unbelievable and I’m so grateful to have this opportunity to be here,” said Costabile. “It’s great to see how the pros behave and how they handle themselves out there. It’s definitely a great learning experience.” Markham’s Vivian Tsui shot a 5 over par and also missed the cut. Caroline Masson, from Germany, won the tournament. — David Li is a Thornhill freelance writer.

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RICHMOND HILL Bayview/ Major Mackenzie 1 & 2 bedroom apt in building. References a must. Available October Call 905-883-0544 between 9am - 8pm 1 BEDROOM basement apartment for rent. McCowan and 14th Separate entrance, 1 parking space, laundry on site, no smoking/pets. utilities included. Available September 1. 647-517-4072 LESLIE/DAVIS 3 Bedroom walkout basement, approx. 2300 sq.ft. Huge patio, separate entrance, parking, laundry. $1400 + utilities. No smoking. No pets. 905-715-7664. M A R K H A M / HIGHGLEN Bright 2 bedroom basement apartment. No pets, no smoking. Cable, utilities included, separate entrance. Available immediately, near shopping/ school. 905-472-4761, 647-633-4858

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MARKHAM, LARGE 1 bedroom. Completely renovated. With Balcony. Great location, Highway 7. Utilities included. $1310/ month. 905-294-2045

APARTMENT WANTED. Impeccable references. Landlord selling. Even home repairs, around $800. call Jim at 647-588-8174 STOUFFVILLE, BRAND new 2 bed/ 3 bath, available immediately. 6 brand new appliances, granite counters, on GO transit line, $1600 plus utilities 647-212-5606

2 BEDROOM basement apartment available Oct. 1, 2016. McCowan north of Hwy.. #7. $1,000 inclusive, laundry, 1 parking, cable, carpet free, separate entrance. Call 905-470-9463

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

IN THE ESTATE OF MEI-LING KWONG, DECEASED All claims against the Estate of Mei-Ling Kwong, late of the City of Markham, in the Regional Municipality of York, deceased, who died on 12th day of August, 2015, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative of the Estate on or before 16th day of October 2016. Thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the Estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at Markham, this 26th day of August, 2016.

DASARADHAN PADIKEL, Executor By his solicitor, DAVID HO-YIN LAM, Barrister & Solicitor 102-625 Cochrane Drive, Markham, Ontario, L3R 9R9

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Contents Sale Sat., Sept. 10 ~ 10 am - 4 pm Sun., Sept. 11 ~ 10 am - 4 pm 163 Rushworth Crescent Everything must go. Assorted household items. Teak table/chairs, pine table/chairs, wall unit, wht queen 3 pc BR set w/mattress. China, stemware, silverware, area carpets. Lots more. Markham

Danish Rosewood Credenza, Dining Table, 6 chairs, 2 table leaves all by Dyrlund, leather sofa & love seat, wing chairs, hallway & coffee tables, lamps, solid wood frame living room sofa & love seat, white solid wood 5 piece French Provincial bedroom set, master bedroom set, silverware, crystal glasses & much more!

MARKHAM -MAIN Street/ 16th Avenue. Bright, clean 2 bedroom apartment. Hardwood floors, all appliances, parking, $1125. 416-540-5112

UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR SENIORS FALL OPEN HOUSE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 55+ Thursday, September 15th, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm. 17 Anna Russell Way, Unionville (behind Unionville Home Society) Lunch at 12 p.m./ Members Only No Charge $25.00 annual membership Fee

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Contents Sale • Collectors Dream Sat. Sept. 10th • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 14 Barlow Road

M A R K H A M , 16TH/9TH line coach house, suitable for single, no pets/smoking. $1100/month inclusive 905-554-0535

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Tutoring WHEN A CHILD CAN READ, morale and performance improve. I can help your child become a better reader!!! I’m a PhD graduate from the UofT, who conducted groundbreaking research into the English reading problems of Cantonese speaking students from Hong Kong. I have a great understanding of all children regardless of language background with English reading problems. I can help your child improve their reading by first conducting a detailed assessment and then devise a program. Please contact: Dr. Anna at 416-357-8027

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind? Free consultation: 1-800-347-2540

ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Saturday, Sept 10th from 8:00 am - 12 noon Markham Bible Chapel 50 Cairns Drive (indoor and outdoor)

Household items, books, clothes, and more! Come join us and enjoy coffee & snacks! Markham

Sat., Sept. 10 ~ 8 am to noon 49 Reeve Drive Selling furniture, pictures and household décor. Markham

Garage Sale Saturday, September 10 9 am - 4 pm 7 Conservation Ave (Hwy 7 and McCowan) Something for everyone! Markham

CONTENTS SALE Saturday, September 10 8:00 am - 1:00 pm 35 Reginald Crescent Rain or Shine! Markham

HUGE MOVING SALE Sat Sept 10 ~ 8 am - 1 pm 61 Penny Crescent

Children’s items, books, Christmas ornaments, dishes, lamps, treadmill, furniture and more...

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Charity Sale 2nd Hand Clothing & Accessories. Sat. Sept 10 Sun. Sept 11 2 pm - 6 pm 3628 Victoria Park Ave.

All proceeds for Toronto Paragon Lions Club

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