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Hotels eye lower development fees LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com With York Region poised to slash its hotel development charges, it appears the industry is jumping in to build lodging here. Wyndham is planning the Aurora Microtel Inn and Suites, a four-storey hotel southeast of Leslie and Wellington streets. While a company spokesperson could not be reached for comment, both Mayor Geoff Dawe and the town’s long range and strategic planning manager, Anthony Ierullo, agreed the pending cut to the region’s hotel DCs helped attract the hotel.

"The change has made a big difference, big in capital letters," said Dawe, adding there have been no new hotel projects in York since the region changed its DC models in 2012. "The drop doesn’t guarantee a hotel, but the former DCs were definitely an impediment when trying to attract a hotel developer." Development charges, or DCs as they are commonly called, are the fees developers pay municipalities to fund growth-related costs such as roads and water and sewer pipes. Aurora had been working on bringing a hotel to town for some time, but high development charges

were a major deterrent, Ierullo said. Meanwhile, a hotel company is looking at building in Newmarket, Coun. John Taylor said. "A well-known hotel chain has approached us for a preliminary discussion and indicated that they are moving forward at this time because of the proposed DC reduction for hotels," he said. "Without the reduction, they would not be advancing their project." Under the region’s existing DCs, a 124-room, 73,000square-foot hotel now costs $40.31 a square foot. l See HOTEL, page 2

York Region is looking to drastically cut its hotel development charges, a factor in attracting proposed Microtel Hotel and Suites to Aurora.

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Resident slams council for tree policy loophole TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com

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Newmarket resident Chris Howie recently photographed the removal of seven trees on a Beechwood Cresent property. He and 166 others are concerned that a loophole in the town’s current tree preservation bylaw is allowing developers to clearcut properties without permission or consequence.

If a tree falls in the woods, would anyone hear it? Maybe not in the woods, but Park Avenue and Beechwood Crescent residents noticed when four beech, one cherry, one basswood and one sugar maple were removed from a Beechwood property, and they are calling on the town to step in before more are cut down. Armed with a petition containing 166 signatures, that has now climbed well above 200 supporters, local

resident Chris Howie demanded the town put a stop to the clear cutting of trees, some more than 100 years old, on the Beechwood property. "There is a loophole this developer knows about and is using to clear cut this property," he said, claiming the new owner of the property intends to sever the property to make room for the construction of two "monster" homes. "I was here 90 days ago warning you this would happen and now there are no trees left in the front. Something needs to be done before all the trees are gone

in the back." Earlier in the committee meeting, Ted Horton, an urban planner for the town, confirmed the current tree protection policy only comes into play when the property is subject to a development application including rezoning and minor variances. "There is a misconception that trees in Newmarket are protected but it would be more accurate to say the removal, in some cases, is regulated," he said. "Our current policy promotes keeping as many l See RESIDENTS, page 2

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That is expected to drop to $7.95 a square foot when council this year adopts a new DC bylaw with a new hotel rate, Yi Luo, the region’s manager of revenue forecasting and policy, said. "It is a huge change," she said, adding the last hotels built in the region were the World On Yonge in Thornhill, which combines hotel, office and retail space, and The Element in Vaughan, both constructed in 2012 when the region’s hotel DCs were $26.74 a square foot. Dawe has been fighting for lower DCs, arguing last year a 90unit hotel in Ajax would pay $831,000 in development charges, while the same hotel would pay $868,000 in Toronto and in Milton would pay $1.2 million. That same hotel in Aurora would cost $2.8 million in regional and town DCs, Dawe said, adding the region’s incoming model will make a huge difference in attracting new hotels to the region. Development charges are very significant factor for hotels looking to build, Terry Mundell, president of the Greater Toronto Hotel Association, said. "it is one of the numbers that will turn a decision," he said, adding the hotel industry is faced with a number of other high costs including land prices, property taxes, hydro and food costs compared to other North American jurisdictions. "At the end of the day, and York Region is no different, all of these costs add up and investors, just like they are investing in anything else, want a return on their investment," he said. - With files from Amanda Persico and Teresa Latchford

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trees as possible, but doesn’t prohibit their removal." Under the current tree bylaws, trees in town parks are protected from removal but those on streets and boulevards are not. Property owners can remove trees and trees in a designated woodlot require a permit. As for developers, a tree 30 centimetres or more in diameter requires replanting or compensation. A recent town staff report suggests council take action to bring forth a bylaw to protect trees on all town-owned property, review and revise the current tree preservation, protection, enhancement and replacement policy and research the possibility of a private tree cutting bylaw. Horton pointed out that the environmental benefit of trees is well understood, but it is also important to understand the dollar value of trees. The replacement value of Newmarket’s trees exceeds $350 million. The current canopy is considered an infrastructure asset, allowing the town to avoid more than 200,000 cubic metres of water run-off annually, which would cost $500,000. The trees reduce erosion, improve air quality and increase property values while reducing residential energy cost by more than $3 million per year. Pending final approval at council next week, the town will take on the recommended actions. However, CAO Bob Shelton isn’t sure of the authority the town currently has to put a stop to the Beechwood tree removal. "We can contact the purchaser of the property immediately but we can’t make any further commitment," he said. Howie stated that this situation can’t wait for the new bylaw to take effect in 2018 because more trees are going to be cut down due to the inadequacies in the current tree preservation bylaw.

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Residents, critics wary of hydro rate cut that defers costs onto future generations

charges over that time. Goodchild said the Liberals are just kicking the can down the road. “Instead of reducing rates, it is going to cost us more in the JUSTIN SKINNER long run,” he said. “This is not JOHN EDWARDS going to help us whatsoever. SIMON MARTIN They’re doing this for votes.” The government’s new This summer we’ll see a measures also include helpbreak on hydro bill costs, but ing low-income residents and some residents particularly hard broadening the rural and remote hit by high rates and delivery rate protection program by subfees, aren’t buying it. sidizing rural homeowners who Daren Goodchild, a horse have unusually high distribufarmer from Markham, has felt tion rates. The savings could be the pinch. between $12 and $75 depending The electricity bill for his on consumption and rate plan. small farm from October to Those subsidies will cost the December in 2016 totalled $592, government’s treasury, and taxincluding $130 in delivery fees payers, about $2.5 billion over alone. With an electric wellthe next three years. pump for water and an oilCritics say lowering the cost burning furnace in his 160-yearof hydro artificially without old home, the costs of running addressing broader structural the farm are fast spiralling out issues is a mistake. of control and he feels “Nothing in the govthere’s little hope of ernment’s new plan slowing it. changes the under“It’s gotten to lying costs of the ‘Nothing in the the point where power system,” government’s new we have changed said energy plan changes the our behaviour as consultant Tom best we can but Adams. underlying costs it doesn’t seem He challenged of the power to make a lick the notion that of difference,” he Wynne’s plan was system.” said. like refinancing a Premier Kathleen mortgage. – Tom Adams, Wynne announced “Not true. Her energy March 2 that the govplan is like refinancing consultant ernment would reduce monthly rental costs. hydro rates by 25 per The monthly rent paycent, which includes the ments will go down, but eight per cent rebate on after the next election the the Ontario portion of the renter will be in much HST. In order to do this, worse trouble.” the plan refinances the Adams says Ontario is payments to private power actually enjoying something providers who signed on for of a “power cost sweet spot” 20-year contracts. at the moment, with relatively Under the new plan, the provaffordable nuclear power. But ince has increased the payment that’s about to change, he said, term from 20 to 30 years, which with some of the province’s will incur $25 billion in interest nuclear generating units up

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Daren Goodchild is one of many Ontarians struggling with surging hydro rates. He lives on a farm in rural Markham and says the electricity costs of running his small farm have become insanely high. for refurbishment in the near future. “A decline in nuclear production and a sharp increase in cost is about to happen,” Adams said. Keith Brooks, programs director at Environmental Defence, is pleased the government’s plan includes conservation initiatives like the $200 million Affordability Fund, which helps people make their homes more energy efficient. But he said the government’s reforms make no changes to the supply mix – the amount of power we get from nuclear versus gas versus wind. “… To keep costs low, we need to see more renewables in Ontario’s future,” he wrote in an opinion piece for Metroland Media. “Wind and solar power costs are plummeting, while costs for nuclear power are rising. Renewable energy has created a solid foundation for a clean economy – one that Ontario now needs to

build upon.” Ontario’s PC and NDP energy critics both say halting the sale of public electric companies is priority Number 1. The cost to consumers is being hijacked by the drive for profit. “…Because of the way these new private power contracts are written, we are stuck paying guaranteed profit for power plants whether we need them or not,” said Peter Tabuns, NDP energy critic. “Right now, Ontario generates more power than we can use, about $2 billion a year worth of surplus power that we sell to Quebec and New York at a deep — 75 per cent — discount. In fact, many times we have to pay them to take our power.” Transparency on the government’s current energy contracts is also lacking, said Todd Smith, PC energy critic. “In my own riding of Prince Edward-Hastings, I’ve watched power companies ask for and get

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extensions from the government that drag the project out years beyond what was envisioned by the original deal,” he said. “That’s not something you do if you’re on the side of the people paying hydro bills.” Mark Rodger, a lawyer with Borden Ladner Gervais and an expert in the utility sector, meanwhile, said delivery charges are a necessary hit. Simply being hooked up to hydro costs money even when energy is not being used. Those costs could be cut, however, should some of Ontario’s 60-plus utility companies merge. By having different companies running their own distribution systems, he said, it adds $1 billion in costs. “Through consolidation, you can remove those costs through efficiency gains,” he said. – with files from David Nickle

Delivery fees higher where population lower JOHN EDWARDS jedwards@simcoe.com When homeowners receive their hydro bill in Ontario these days, it can be a hard hit to the pocketbook. But what surprises many is the amount they pay in regulatory fees and delivery charges. Mark Rodger, a lawyer and expert in the utility sector, explains delivery fees are charged even if there is a small amount of hydro used. "You are getting access to a multibillion dollar electricity system from your home," said Rodger. "All of

‘They have some of the highest local delivery charges, and that’s because they have such a large geographical area to serve and have very few customers.’ – Mark Rodger the investment is there in the system so when you do need it, you flip the switch and you have electricity." He said, typically, those fees make up about 20 to 25 per cent of the hydro bill and are calculated by the utility companies based on their costs. Rodger said urban customers will pay a different

rate than rural customers, with Hydro One rural customers paying some of the highest delivery fees in the province. "They have some of the highest local delivery charges, and that’s because they have such a large geographical area to serve and have very few customers," he said.

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Masking true cost of hydro won’t fix broken system Our hydro bills may be going down this summer, but don’t pop the bubbly just yet. While Ontario residents will see an average 25 per cent reduction on the bottom line, what they won’t see is what it’s going to cost future generations and the current structural inefficiencies and ongoing bad planning that make electricity expensive for us in the first place. Premier Kathleen Wynne announced the savings this month saying it was the fair thing to do. She heard from families struggling with their bills and struggling to understand why rates have skyrocketed. Unfortunately, because the history of hydro and its mismanagement is such a long and complicated one, politicians looking to distract would-be voters benefit from its current complexity. People don’t get it and don’t have the time, the comprehension or the willingness to figure it out. What they do get is how hard it is to pay a huge bill. So Wynne’s Liberals are waving a shiny 25 per cent hydro cut over here, while over there, our expensive hydro system continues to plod along. The lower bills come from refinancing the term of payment the province owes to private power providers from 20 years to 30. So we’re deferring costs to future generations in order to get some immediate relief. And we’re incurring about $25 billion in extra interest charges over that time. Additional relief will be coming through low-income and rural subsidy programs, but that too comes at a cost of $2.5 billion over the next three years charged to Ontario’s treasury and taxpayers. As tempting as it is to celebrate lower bills, with an election year in 2018, we need to hold all parties to account to do more than float distractions. Ontario generates more power than it knows what to do with and we’re forced to sell it to our neighbours at a discounted rate. Sometimes we have to pay for them to take it. The sale of Hydro One has locked us into guaranteed contracts with private power providers whether we need that power or not. There’s little transparency as to the details of private contracts and that takes accountability right out of the system. We need a comprehensive plan and a system overhaul. Keep that in mind when you’re told to celebrate your June power bill. It’s not nearly enough.

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The story: Heroic Keswick teens save elderly neighbours in dramatic fire rescue Way to go guys!!! You and your parents should be very proud!!! It so nice to hear about good things that teenagers do. Wendy Brymer

The story: Seniors ’have to move out’ of unaffordable York Region, minister told If provincial and municipal governments made courageous decisions to benefit citizens and not developers, forcing them to build decently sized affordable multi-unit low-rise dwellings instead of boxy ticky-tacky single family units. H.M. Miller Listen to the lame excuse Ballard provides for not doing anything. Wynne and her do-nothing government are completely to blame for allowing house prices to sky rocket out of control. Kevin Paré

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Make your voice heard and vote count on electoral reform Trudeau promised 2015 would be the last firstpast-the-post election. Proportional representation means the party that gets 30 per cent of the votes should get 30 per cent of the seats like in New Zealand and Germany. Polls show 70 per cent of Canadians agree. So what happened? Canada is 131st among democracies in voter turnout. Our young voters particularly are becoming more disengaged and cynical. And who can blame them after Trudeau has joined the ranks of politicians who lie to get elected? York residents should make their voices heard! Search on petition e-616 to sign the petition calling for electoral reform. Susan Liver Markham

Pedestrians, drivers need reminder of law; perhaps a police blitz? I have been walking quite a bit lately and I am surprised by the actions of both drivers and pedestrians at intersection crossings. The law is for drivers to wait until pedestrians clear the crosswalk completely before they may make a right or left turn. Pedestrians must check over their shoulder and watch the signals before entering the crosswalk. Pedestrians obey your signals, drivers obey the law and police start enforcing that law. I realize it is a fairly new law and perhaps people aren’t aware of it, so maybe it is time to do a police blitz at intersections so that drivers can be made aware of the law. E. Allen Newmarket

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Reading a recent issue, I came to the conclusion that your staff is positive that we little people are in shock from the fact that the leader of a foreign country is doing exactly what he promised to do if elected. But why would we worry about this? Our elected leader already has broken virtually all his promises, so it’s business as usual here in Canada. On the other hand,

• LETTERS • l GET CONNECTED Have a comment on these or any other community issues? Email us at newsroom@yrmg.com we’ve got a lot of other things to worry about: skyrocketing costs of virtually everything led by housing and energy, new carbon taxes, rationed and deteriorating healthcare, falling grades of students in math, GTA-wide traffic gridlock, inadequate public transit, business over regulation... And how about the fact that every newborn baby in Ontario gets "rewarded" with $40K of federal and provincial debt? So do you still think that we have nothing to worry about but Trump? Igor Bily Richmond Hill

Story on Trump and health resonates with reader Re: Trump, terrorism and 24-hour news cycle hurt mental, physical health, Jan. 31. I want to commend you on your excellent article in Thursday’s Liberal. I’m certain it will resonate with a lot of people. I know it will with friends of mine who have all been addicted to CNN for some time and are vowing to take a break from watching and reading bad news. The tips on how to counteract this are timely, but it takes some discipline for those of us addicted, not to mention the constant focus on Trump in the media. Thank you. Inge Lombardo Richmond Hill

In the interest of fairness, lawmakers should resign before pursuing new post The election fever is on the horizon again - byelections, provincial elections and the municipal election are coming. Any elected official, or what we called the lawmakers who hold an elected position, should resign the seat if they want to test the waters. At present, the law allows them to take leave of absence to try their luck in any election they choose. They can get back to their old job if they lose. As a citizen and a voter, I feel this is not right to allow this for their advantage. The average Joe cannot do this in his employment with his company in the way the lawmakers are entitled to. The government in power, provincial and fed-

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In all seriousness, it’s time to put focus back on real news Kudos to the artist of this cartoon! I’m sick of seeing everything Trump does super-analyzed, including dozens of stories on the meaning of the handshake between Trudeau and Trump. Like, really? It would appear that serious journalists have stooped to the level of rag journalists (dare we call them journalists?). Instead of reporting on serious issues (e.g. the continuing wars all over the world, serious economic problems, homelessness, the state of our health system etc.), they prefer to analyze a handshake. I think most people (including the ones that don’t like him) have had enough of the sniping at Trump and want to get back to real news. Both in Canada and the U.S., we need to focus on the issues that affect our respective nations and not how Trump combs his hair or seeing a picture of his backside, because the wind blew his coat-tails up, as he climbs a plane. This is worse than the Rob Ford (God rest his soul) era. Rita Maio Woodbridge

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eral, should change this concession afforded to the elected officials. What is disturbing is they take a leave of absence from the position they hold and run for the seat for which they do not know the outcome. It is unfair for the residents left in limbo with no representation. The provincial and the federal government should enact laws to prevent any government officials taking leave of absence to run for office if they are presently elected for office by the people. It is very unfair for the citizens of this country that the elected officials wants to try to upgrade their elected post and hold their post at the same time. Kingsley George Markham

If you take a walk down Yonge Street, through Aurora’s downtown corridor, it won’t take long to notice a disturbing trend: there are an alarming number of vacant businesses and no shortage of For Lease signs hanging in empty windows. Why? Attracting and retaining small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is an important part of economic development. SMEs significantly contribute to a community’s economic growth. SMEs add to the tax base, facilitating infrastructure improvement and development. SMEs provide local jobs and recirculate wealth into the community. In fact, numerous studies have shown that a significantly greater percentage of consumer dollars stay within the community when spent at a small local business. Retaining SMEs requires the patronage of the community. The shop-local movement has gained momentum in recent years, as an understanding of its importance is becoming more widespread. A 2016 survey conducted on behalf of Yellow Pages found that Canadians recognize SMEs as being integral to the local economy and culture. However, more Canadians continue to shop at large chains, with 64 per cent of respondents spending over $100 at large retailers in the month prior, versus 40 per cent spending an equivalent amount at a small business. It makes sense to shop local, as small business owners and employees often live where they work, participate in community activities, support local charities and share community concerns. When you shop at a small business, not only are you supporting a neighbour, but you’re also investing in the future of your own community. However, the Yellow Pages survey found that price still dominates Canadians’ shopping habits. Even a five per cent discrepancy significantly reduced the number of respondents willing to shop local. SMEs can stand out from larger retailers with exceptional customer service — listening closely to their patrons and providing specialized items and services they cannot find at big box stores. Businesses that offer niche products and services help create a unique and diverse community, the kind of community where everyone wants to live, work and play. If we all make an effort to look local first, perhaps we will see fewer For Lease signs on Yonge Street in our community’s future. When we shop, dine and play local, everyone wins. Looking for a local business? Start with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Buyer’s Guide. Visit www.aurorachamber.on.ca/buyers-guide or call 905-727-7262 for a referral.

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Teens, schools invited to celebrate Canada ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS amartinrobbins@yrmg.com Youth across the country are being encouraged to join in a slate of Canada 150th anniversary celebrations specifically geared toward teens. Experiences Canada is hosting four regional Canada 150 & Me Youth Forums in Halifax, Montreal, Winnipeg and Vancouver this spring and youth aged 14 to 19 are invited to join the festivities either in-person or online.As part of a national competition, designed to engage young people in a discussion about the future of Canada, 150 youth were chosen to travel to one of the four forums happening April 5 in Vancouver, April 11 in Montreal, May 16 in Halifax and May 25 in Winnipeg. Now, Experience Canada is

encouraging schools and students to take part by registering for free. "This is a perfect way for teachers to celebrate Canada 150 bringing their class or a group of students from their school to hear from prominent keynote speakers and emerging youth leaders and activists, and to talk to each other about the subjects and issues they are passionate about," Deborah Morrison, president and CEO of Experiences Canada, said in a news release. "We are widening the dialogue to invite youth to be a part of the conversation by attending the Youth Forums either on site or online, for free. This is their opportunity to speak up and help shape the future of Canada." Each forum will have a different theme: the Vancouver forum centres on the environment, the

Montreal forum focuses on Canada in the world, the Halifax forum is on immigration and diversity while the Winnipeg forum will focus on human rights. Those taking part will have a shot at being among 37 to 38 representatives chosen to form a leadership group of 150 young people who will travel to Ottawa from June 26 to July 2. That group will work as volunteers on Canada 150 events throughout the week, as well as formally report on their discussions to the Governor General of Canada along with government, business and community leaders at the National Youth Forum at the National Art Gallery of Canada June 28. For more information and to register visit http://experiencescanada.ca/150/forums/regionalyouth-forum.

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McMichael showcases Lawren Harris’ ’cool B-side’ ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS amartinrobbins@yrmg.com Casual Canadian art fans likely know Lawren Harris as the guy who painted lush, colourful landscapes of snow-laden pine trees, imposing mountain ranges and stark icebergs. But there’s another side to the Group of Seven’s unofficial leader that doesn’t get nearly as much airplay. Kleinburg’s McMichael gallery aims to highlight that "cool B-side" with a new exhibition, dubbed Higher States: Lawren Harris and His American Contemporaries, showcasing his abstract paintings. "We don’t have the operating budget to do the major blockbuster, huge, megapopular billboard shows, but we do have the ability to do thoughtful, careful, well-researched exhibitions that show you another side of an artist that may not be popular, but could be really surprising and revelatory," McMichael Chief Curator Sarah Stanners said. "I think we have a responsibility to show where these artists attempted to push the envelope." The show comes on the heels of the highly publicized Harris exhibition, The Idea of North, co-curated by comedian Steve Martin, that hit Toronto last summer. Martin’s show was primarily a greatest hits of his landscape paintings. As such, it promoted the already well-known side of Harris. The Canadian-record $11.2 million sale of Mountain Forms, his 1926 painting of Alberta’s Mount Ishbel in Banff National Park, a few months later only helped to further cement the already deep-rooted notion of Harris. So Stanners considers Higher States an important and necessary counterweight. "The exhibition that Steve Martin put together . that was really an American perspective on the best, iconic Canadian paintings

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McMichael Canadian Art Collection chief curator Sarah Stanners stands next to an oil on canvas painting called Abstraction 119 by artist Lawren S. Harris. The McMichael has unveiled a new exhibition of abstract works by Group of Seven founding member Lawren Harris dubbed Higher States, which presents his work alongside his contemporaries from the United States. by Lawren Harris. With this project, I really see it as a Canadian perspective on the truly American experience that Lawren Harris did have," she said. "I will admit that I cringed every time I heard the phrase Steve Martin introduces Lawren Harris to the U.S. because, in fact, Lawren Harris introduced himself to the U.S." Harris lived in the United States from 1934 to 1940, first settling in New Hamp-

shire then later in New Mexico. During that time, he was intimately involved with a number of artists and intellectuals and was a founding member of the Transcendental Painting Group, Stanners notes. "The story needed to be told about Harris’s connections in the U.S. and also this whole period of abstract art that the artist was involved with." Co-curated by Roald

tween his earlier landscape paintings and his later abstract works, Stanners noted. Harris hinted at those connections in some later paintings such as Abstraction 119 from 1945. "It’s almost like Harris is giving us a summary of his career in this painting," Stanners said. "You have the little shoreline landscape, you have the sky, you have the sort of suggestion of a mountain, but it be-

Nasgaard and Gwendolyn Owens, Higher States features 48 Harris paintings, primarily his lesser-known abstracts. There’s also a sprinkling of his surreal-looking landscapes - Pic Island and Icebergs, Davis Strait - that show Harris was sliding into abstraction in the 1920s, but hadn’t fully embraced it. Including those works in the show was intended to reveal the "threads" be-

comes this geometric form so you have this conflation of the trajectory of his career in one painting." Another piece, the oddly named Winter Comes from the Arctic to the Temperate Zone, depicts objects from a typical Harris landscapes - a mountain form and shoreline - being consumed by a white mass threatening to spread across the canvas like frost on a window. Those pieces are displayed alongside nearly three dozen pieces by other Canadian and American painters - Bertram Brooker, Katherine Dreier, Marsden Hartley, Raymond Jonson and Georgia O’Keeffe, among others - who were exploring abstraction at the same time. Higher States marks the first time in more than 30 years there’s been a major retrospective of Harris’s abstract works, despite the fact he spent far more time painting those than he did landscapes. In fact, Harris considered his abstracts to be among his most important works, Stanners said. "The last retrospective he had when he was alive, in the mid-to-late 1960s, he obviously had a voice in what works were included in that retrospective and more than half the paintings in that living retrospective were abstract," she noted. Despite the large number of paintings in the show, it’s only a fraction of the works created by Harris who died in 1970 at 85. "This exhibition really does a tight focus on where were the roots of his abstract art, it’s in his nature and love of modernity and design, and where does that take him for the next 10 to 15 years, especially focusing on his years in the U.S." Stanners said. "So perhaps somebody will do chapter three (of his career) because this is chapter two." Higher States will be on display at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection until Sept. 4.

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WHAT’S ON A round-up of events happening in your communities. Visit yorkregion.com/events EVENTS l Thursday, March 9 Tech Thursdays WHEN: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Drop in. Have a device that isn’t running quite right? Want to learn a new tech skill? Come for weekly tech help at your local branch. Each Thursday at Holland Landing.

Amnesty International meeting WHEN: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St., Aurora CONTACT: Renee, 905-713-6713, http://www.amnesty.ca COST: Discuss current human rights issues and write appeal letters. Amnesty International’s mission is to stop human rights abuses around the world. l Saturday, March 11 Maple Syrup Festival at Brooks Farms WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Brooks Farms, 122 Ashworth Rd., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Brooks Farms, 905-473-3246, http://www.brooksfarms.com/ festivals/maple-syrup-festival/ COST: Admission: $9, kids two and younger: free The Maple Syrup Festival at Brooks Farms runs weekends March 4 to mid April. Sugar Bush Open: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tours Begin: 10 a.m.

fine artist Allan O’Mara.Group exhibition. York-Simcoe Naturalists general meeting WHEN: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Avenue, East Gwillimbury CONTACT: ysn.naturalists@gmail.com, www.ysnaturalists.com COST: Meetings include guest speakers and light refreshments. Guests welcome. l Wednesday, March 15 Art Heals WHEN: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Clare Bolton, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: An exhibition and sale co-curated by centre curator Clare Bolton and fine artist Allan O’Mara.Group exhibition.

Snowflake Party at the Elman W. Campbell Museum WHEN: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S., Newmarket CONTACT: 905-953-5314, elmanmuseum@rogers.com, www.newmarket.ca/museum COST: $5.50 per child Dress up in your favourite Victorian gown costume, as a brave knight, or fierce dragon. Suitable for ages five to 10. Cost $5.50 per child. Pre-registration required.

Art Heals WHEN: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Clare Bolton, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: An exhibition and sale co-curated by centre curator Clare Bolton and fine artist Allan O’Mara.Group exhibition. l Sunday, March 12 Maple Syrup Festival at Brooks Farms WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Brooks Farms, 122 Ashworth Rd., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Brooks Farms, 905-473-3246, http://www.brooksfarms.com/ festivals/maple-syrup-festival/ COST: Admission: $9, kids two and younger: free The Maple Syrup Festival at Brooks Farms runs weekends March 4 to mid April. Sugar Bush Open: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tours Begin: 10 a.m.

Toastmasters The Court of Blarney, Newmarket WHEN: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave., Newmarket CONTACT: Jim Chapman, 905 918 0282, j.k.chapman@rogers.com, http://5591.toastmastersclubs.org/ COST: Guests may visit for free Toastmasters can help you increase your confidence in leadership and public speaking abilities in a safe club atmosphere. l Thursday, March 16 Art Heals WHEN: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Clare Bolton, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: An exhibition and sale co-curated by centre curator Clare Bolton and fine artist Allan O’Mara.Group exhibition.

l Tuesday, March 14 Art Heals WHEN: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Clare Bolton, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: An exhibition and sale co-curated by centre curator Clare Bolton and

New Mission Thrift Store Opening in Newmarket WHEN: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: Mission Thrift Store, 17255 Yonge St., Newmarket CONTACT: Peter Money, 289-803-3044, newmarket@missionthriftstore.com, www.missionthriftstore.com COST: Store sells donated used goods so BFM Foundation (Canada) may,

with Bible League Canada, transform peoples’ lives through Living Word of God. Tech Thursdays WHEN: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Drop in. Have a device that isn’t running quite right? Want to learn a new tech skill? Come for weekly tech help at your local branch. Each Thursday at Holland Landing. Newmarket Prostate Cancer Support Group March Meeting WHEN: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Walt Klywak, 905-8951975, info@newmarketprostatecancer.com, www.newmarketprostatecancer.com COST: Dr. Jack Barkin will present on HIFU as an option for the management of localized prostate cancer.Everyone is welcome.

festivals/maple-syrup-festival/ COST: Admission: $9, kids two and younger: free The Maple Syrup Festival at Brooks Farms runs weekends March 4 to mid April. Sugar Bush Open: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tours Begin: 10 a.m. l Monday, March 20 Southlake Cinemania WHEN: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Silvercity Newmarket, 18151 Yonge St., Newmarket CONTACT: Southlake Cinemania, http://www.southlakecinemania.com/ COST: $10 per film, or $77 for eight films Advance ticket purchase at the Holland Landing or Mount Albert libraries. Last-minute tickets are sold at 6:30 p.m.

l Tuesday, March 21 Art Heals WHEN: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Clare Bolton, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: An exhibition and sale co-curated by centre curator Clare Bolton and fine artist Allan O’Mara.Group exhibition.

l Thursday, March 23 Art Heals WHEN: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Clare Bolton, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: An exhibition and sale co-curated by centre curator Clare Bolton and fine artist Allan O’Mara.Group exhibition.

l Wednesday, March 22 Art Heals WHEN: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Clare Bolton, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: An exhibition and sale co-curated by centre curator Clare Bolton and fine artist Allan O’Mara.Group exhibition.

Tech Thursdays WHEN: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Drop in. Have a device that isn’t running quite right? Want to learn a new tech skill? Come for weekly tech help at your local branch. Each Thursday at Holland Landing.

l Friday, March 17 Art Heals WHEN: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Clare Bolton, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: An exhibition and sale co-curated by centre curator Clare Bolton and fine artist Allan O’Mara.Group exhibition. l Saturday, March 18 Maple Syrup Festival at Brooks Farms WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Brooks Farms, 122 Ashworth Rd., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Brooks Farms, 905-473-3246, http://www.brooksfarms.com/ festivals/maple-syrup-festival/ COST: Admission: $9, kids two and younger: free The Maple Syrup Festival at Brooks Farms runs weekends March 4 to mid April. Sugar Bush Open: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tours Begin: 10 a.m.

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5things to do this weekend l Saturday, March 11 Newmarket Sports Card and Comic Book Show WHEN: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Frank@NewmarketCardShow.com COST: York Region’s local sports card and comic book show.KSA Certification will be on hand to grade, authenticate and appraise cards on site.

Mill Pond Gallery Exhibit/Sale WHEN: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: Mill Pond Gallery, 314 Mill St., Richmond Hill CONTACT: 905770-7449 COST: See the work of talented mem-

bers Helen Litras, Jean Roberts and Myrna Titleman. Knitting for Fun and Stress Reduction WHEN: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. WHERE: Stouffville United Church, 34 Church St., Whitchurch-Stouffville CONTACT: 905-886-6632 COST: You can join in the conversation or quietly knit to your heart’s content. All knitting supplies will be provided.Registration and a referral is required. Register online. ’Light Up the Night’ Lantern Workshop WHEN: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham CONTACT:

905-305-5970 COST: $40 for one child and one adult Light up those cold winter nights with a beautiful handmade ceramic tea-light lantern. Create your very own lantern as a family. Come try Kendo! WHEN: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Brad Jones Karate Do, 244 Main St. S., Newmarket CONTACT: newmarket.kendo@gmail.com COST: $25 monthly Kendo is a form of Japanese fencing using wooden and bamboo swords. It is a physical activity that promotes respect, peace and the betterment of oneself.

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Stingrays’ pair leads team to 3rd at meet JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com Teammates Geoffrey Murack and Alex Axon won five events apiece to lead the Newmarket Stingrays to a third-place finish in team standings at the Central Region A swim meet held on the weekend in Etobicoke. Murack raced to victory in freestyle at 50, 100, 200 and 400 metres and the 200 backstroke to dominate the boys 12-year-old division.

Competing in the 13year-old category, Axon won the freestyle events at 200, 400 and 1,500 metres in addition to the 200 butterfly and 400 individual medley. On the girls side, Cassidy Whitmore (14 years old) took top honours in the 200, 400 and 800 metre freestyle events while Rosa Schaefer (15 years old) won the 400 and 800 metre freestyle.

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Mustangs’ run ends The St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs’ charge to a gold medal at the Ontario high school girls volleyball triple-A championships was lassoed with a semifinal loss Wednesday morning. The No. 7 seeded Mustangs bowed to the thirdranked Oakridge Oaks in straight sets (25-16, 25-21, 25-20) to end a run at the Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association tournament at Barrie. Despite the loss, the Mustangs still had a shot at a bronze medal in a late afternoon match against 12seeded Dr. Frank Hayden Huskies of Burlington. Log on to yorkregion.com for results from the bronze medal match. The York Region champions started the 20-team tournament with three consecutive wins Monday. After settling for second place in their five-team round-robin pool, St. Max took out the No. 2 seeded

Uxbridge Tigers with a four-set (20-25, 27-25, 25-23, 27-25) victory Tuesday evening in the quarter-final round. The Mustangs entered the tournament unbeaten in 16 matches in York Region regular season and playoff competition. In other action, the Unionville Wolves fell in four sets (25-17, 19-25, 28-26, 25-13) in their consolation quarter-final match against Ottawa’s Glebe Gryphons. Meanwhile, in double-A action, Markham’s Father McGivney Magic played in a consolation semifinal Wednesday after posting a 25-21, 25-18, 25-16 win over Timmins Blues. The Magic will face Woodstock’s College Avenue Knights. In single-A, both the Toronto District Christian Falcons and Keswick’s Our Lady of the Lake came away winless in four matches.

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Saint Andrew’s Saints forward Isaac Emon looks for a teamate in front of the Upper Canada College Blues net during the championship game for independent school varsity hockey in Aurora Tuesday. The Saints won 3-1.

Saints-sational! St. Andrew’s nets fifth straight title JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com Five alive. Corey Andonovski scored a power-play goal midway through the second period to break a tie and send the host St. Andrew’s College Saints to a 3-1 victory over Upper Canada College Blues Tuesday afternoon in the deciding game of the Conference of

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Independent Schools Athletic Association boys hockey best-of-three championship series. Andonovski scored at 8:58 to give St. Andrew’s a 2-1 lead. Lucas Thorne, who also scored in the first period, added an empty-net goal in the final seconds of the third period. The triumph marked the fifth straight CISAA title for the Saints.

The defending champion Saints face off against Quebec City’s Acadmie Saint-Louis in a 10 a.m. contest and clash with St. Michael’s College at 6:45 p.m. at the LaBrier Family Arena. Teams are re-ranked after two games for the knockout stage. The final is slated for March 12 at noon at the LaBrier rink.

Upper Canada forced a decisive game with a 5-2 win in Game 2 on March 3. The victory sends the Saints into this weekend’s third annual National Independent School Invitational Hockey Championships in Aurora on a high note. The top-seeded Saints and nine other teams will compete in the four-day tournament which runs until Sunday afternoon.

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Jets quartet skates to Eastern Canadian championships JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com Four members of the Newmarket Jets captured medals at the Ontario Speed Skating Association Provincial A age group championships held on the weekend in Clarington.

Bennett Lai and Zakariya Jackson finished second and third, respectively, in the category for 14-year-old boys. Kiyomi McCausland (girls 11 years) and Tyler Yue (boys, 12) also found their way to the podium with second-place finishes. All four skaters were

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Hurricanes take series lead the game-winner among his two goals in the series opener - gave Newmarket a 3-1 lead and helped withstand a Golden Hawks’ marker by Michael Silvieri in the ninth minute of the period. Alex Ierullo and Marco Bozzo sandwiched secondperiod goals around a Josh Allan power play marker for Trenton in the second period following a scoreless opening 20 minutes. Netminder Fraser Kirk had a big night with 37 saves to backstop the Newmarket triumph. With the series returning to the Ray Twinney Complex, the Hurricanes need to come up with a game plan to handle the Golden Hawks on the larger ice surface. "They can skate and come at you in waves," said Milne.

as the winner for the Hurricanes in a 3-2 win over the Trenton Golden Hawks at Duncan Memorial Arena Tuesday night. The win gives Newmarket a 3-2 edge in the best-of-seven North-East Conference quarter-final series which Thursday night heads back to the Ray Twinney Complex for Game 4. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The Hurricanes won just nine games on the road during the regular season. So far in the playoffs, however, they are two-for-two. "If we can hold home-ice (advantage) we’ll be in good shape," said head coach Thomas Milne. "To go into their place and win two games is pretty incredible. But all it is right now is a win and it’s still a race to four." Yule’s goal - he also netted

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It’s a foggy line and thin ice in Jr. A playoff wars By rules of the Ontario Junior Hockey League, the Trenton Golden Hawks are playing with an illegal roster. To the Ontario Hockey Association, which governs the OJHL, it feels like a loophole couldn’t be found fast enough to avoid an embarrassing situation. The hot issue swirling around the OJHL playoff series between the Golden Hawks and Newmarket Hurricanes is concern for the roster registered by Golden Hawks general manager Jerome Dupont at the Jan. 10 trade deadline. This is a legitimate goalie controversy. Specifically, teams are required to count two goaltenders on their final cutdown list of 23 players signed to Junior A cards. It seems black-and-white. More than 130 Canadian Junior A Hockey League teams across Canada have complied. Interestingly, at least two other OJHL teams inquired this season about operating with just one Junior A puck-stopper and were advised it was not legal. The Golden Hawks’ roster lists Chris Janzen and Joseph Murdaca as goal-

JOHN CUDMORE Cuddy Shark tenders. However, Murdaca is also listed on the roster of the Ontario Hockey League’s Erie Otters. He hasn’t played a game for Trenton since early December. Any other goalies assigned to the Golden Hawks’ roster at present are carded as affiliated junior and minor hockey players. A player cannot appear on two Hockey Canada rosters, according to rules and common sense. Therefore, none of this bodes well for the OHA’s decision to dismiss a complaint by the Hurricanes to declare action against the North-East Conference champion Golden Hawks - and Newmarket’s opening round opponent. The OHA heard the Hurricanes’ complaint on Feb. 27. President Karen Phibbs

responded March 7 with an official no-comment on the matter, citing in an email that potential appeals prevents any form of discussion. Seriously? Well, Phibbs got one thing right. Hurricanes general manager Eric Cella is indeed appealing the ruling to the Ontario Hockey Federation, the next rung on the ladder. One must think the antennae of various leagues across Canada have been activated. None of this looks or smells good. For starters, its silence lends to speculation the OHA is trying to avoid ruling against the Golden Hawks franchise, which is to host the Dudley Hewitt Cup this spring. That event is one step from playing for a Royal Bank Cup national championship in Cobourg. So, here’s some insight. During the course of a season, teams have access to 35 Junior A player cards, essentially to accommodate the comings and goings of players. In addition, teams are permitted to have 12 affiliate players from lower levels of junior and minor hockey teams. In all in-

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WILSON, Paulette Dorothy (nee Carter) Peacefully at the Bradford Valley Nursing Home on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the age of 72 years. Beloved mother of Robert (Cindy) of Trenton, Janet (Gordon Johns) of Holland Landing, Andrea (Ron McNabb) and Aaron Wilson of Arnstein. Loving â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Andrew, Kelly, Rebekah-Lynn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ashâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Matthew, Michael and T.J., and great-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Ainsley. Dear sister of Cavelle Hayes of Keswick, Thomas Carter of South River and his wife Heather of London, and the late Dennis Carter and his surviving wife Diane. Paulette will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Bradford Valley Nursing Home for all of their wonderful care and support. Visitation at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home 490 The Queensway South, Keswick on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Cremation. In memory of Paulette, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

LONGHURST, Gloria Jean Ada Passed away peacefully at Bon Air LTC on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the age of 72 years. Pre-deceased by her husband Glen Longhurst and her son Glen Longhurst Jr. Loving mother of Georgina Longhurst. Cherished grandmother of Gavin Longhurst. Gloria will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation from the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway S., Keswick on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Newmarket Cemetery, 112 Main St., N., Newmarket. Donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society in memory of Gloria would be appreciated.

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EIKELAND, Carmel Passed away peacefully, at Newmarket Health Centre, on Monday, March 6, 2017, in her 94th year. Loving wife of the late John Eikeland (WW II Veteran). Loving mother of John and the late Anita. Dear Nanny of Clarence, Lisa, Johnny, Ross, Jesse, Riley, Liam, and the late Blair and Great-Nanny of Eana. Visitation will take place at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. S., Newmarket, on Thursday, March 9, 2017, from 6-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Friday, March 10, 2017, at noon, followed by interment at Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough. In memory of Carmel, please consider a donation to the War Amps. On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

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BURKE, Florence Rebecca (nee Davis) Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Monday, March 6, 2017 in her 88th year. Loving wife of the late Desmond Burke. Beloved mother of Louise Jackson and the late Andy Burke. Proud grandmother of Candace and Andrew. Daughter of the late Edith and John. Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket on Friday, March 10 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday, March 11th at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Newmarket Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre in honour of Andy Burke. On-line condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com

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HISSINK, Jan Willem (John) July 23, 1928 - March 5, 2017 Peacefully at King City Lodge on Sunday March 5, 2017. John beloved husband of the late Christel. Loving father of William, and his late wife Judy Hissink of Essex, and Steven, and his wife Michele of Leaskdale. Dear opa of John, Michael, Vanessa, and Oliver. John was an active member of Kingcrafts in the stained glass group, an avid hobby farmer, and spent his entire career in printing, primarily for Ronalds in Richmond Hill. At Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will take place at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway S., Aurora (905 727-5421) on Tuesday, March 14 from 2-4, and 6-8 p.m. Donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

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BOND, Donald (Don) Gilbert March 8, 2007 We â&#x20AC;&#x153;remember in memoriesâ&#x20AC;? a loving husband, dad, grandpa of 2, son, brother, friend and cottager on this 10th anniversary. ~ Love Janet and Family

COLLINS, Linda March 11, 2014 My Angel, my Mom, my Nanny Where did three years go? The pain is still fresh, The void is still new, But we must continue, To carry on through. Pictures, stories and memories too Is how we learn, To what we need to do. Remembering you always, In my thoughts, prayers and dreams. Love, Teresa, Cody and Jeff xoxo

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Metroland Media PAGE, Utah – Land Rover couldn’t have selected a better venue to introduce the all-new, fifth generation Discovery to the global media, than Utah and Arizona. The spectacular scenery, challenging off-road trails and meandering mountain roads were a perfect fit for a vehicle that is renowned worldwide as the vehicle of choice for adventurers. The 2017 Land Rover Discovery has gone through its biggest design change since its introduction more than 26 years ago. Gone is the box-like body shape and a sophisticated more aerodynamic Discovery has emerged. At first glance there are no recognisable design lines from the older generations, but the more you become accustomed to it, you do start to see design influences such as the slightly stepped roof and the offset positioning of the licence plate on the back. I got the chance to drive both the gasoline and diesel engines over the two days of testing. Both vehicles were equally equipped with the only difference being the engines. The 3.0-litre, V6 supercharged gasoline engine pushes out 340 hp and 332 lb/ ft of torque while the 3.0-litre, V6 turbocharged diesel attains 255 hp and an admirable 443 lb/ft of torque. Both are matched up to a super

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Ioniq charges up Hyundai’s electric future

The fifth generation Land Rover Discovery combines a radical new exterior design with a highly versatile interior that’s capable of seating up to seven full size adults.

smooth eight speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. Both were equipped with the optional air suspension and the sophisticated, but very easy to operate, permanent four wheel drive system with the standard locking centre differential and Terrain Response and included the optional locking rear differential.

The new Discovery is built on same aluminum monocoque framework as the Range Rover, which helps it drop over 370 kg from its LR4 predecessor. The interior cabin is all you would expect from Land Rover. The attention to detail is immediately noticeable especially with the high-quality materials and a dash design that is uncluttered

and user friendly. This model included the 10-inch centrally located touchscreen that comes as part of the optionally available InControl Touch Pro infotainment system. The Disco’s that I drove were equipped with the optional third row. The seven seats can be conContinued on W5

LEFT: The new Range Rover Discovery has a whopping 2,500 litres of storage space with the seats down. RIGHT: The seven seats can be configured in up to 21 different ways from several points within the vehicle as well as the smart phone app and can comfortably seat seven good-sized adults.

KELOWNA, BC: It can be argued Hyundai is the greenest automaker on the planet with the introduction of the new Ioniq line of envirocars. Hyundai is the only automaker to currently offer for sale vehicles in all four electric segments – Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, all-electric (EV) and hydrogen electric fuel cell. At the press introduction to Ioniq in Kelowna, BC, Hyundai Canadian president and CEO, Don Romano, talked about the scope of electrification that is gathering impetus seemingly by the month. Hyundai Group (Hyundai, Genesis, Kia) will have 28 electrified vehicle models for sale by 2020. VW is expected to have 42 by 2025, while Toyota has pledged to cut greenhouse gases from its vehicles by 90 per cent by 2050. More to the point, Romano said, some (US) $50 billion in investments have been made to date into electrification and automotive greenhouse gas reduction. Which leads us to the Ioniq hybrid and Ioniq EV (electric vehicle) reviewed in Kelowna that will be followed shortly by a plug-in hybrid version and that’s just the beginning. The Ioniq hybrid uses an Atkinson-cycle 1.6-litre direct injection four-cylinder producing 104 hp and 109 lb/ft of torque. Romano pointed out this engine has a thermal efficiency rating of 40 per cent — a level thought unattainable two decades ago when 15 per cent was the norm. It is mated to a 43 hp electric motor with 125 lb/ft of torque driving the front wheels through a six-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. A 1.56 kWh polymer lithium ion battery is shaped to fit under the back seat. Continued on W2

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Ioniq Hybrid and EV offer real world ‘green’ driving Together the engine and motor produce 139 hp and 195 lb/ft. This results in a combined fuel rating of 4.3L/100 km in the Hybrid and 4.1L/100 km in the Hybrid Blue model, making them the most fuel-efficient non-electric vehicles sold in Canada. The Ioniq EV relies on a large 28 kWh lithium ion battery producing 118 hp and 218 lb/ft of torque with a single-speed reduction gear transmission driving the front wheels. Hyundai says the range in Canada is up to 200 km, while in the U.S., it has a gasoline equivalency rating of 136 MPGe that Hyundai claims is the highest efficiency rating of any EV currently on the market. Besides the propulsion system, aerodynamics play a huge part, with Ioniq having a drag coefficient of just 0.24 with the Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid both featuring a three-stage active air flap built into the front grille.

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the extent I needed help to stand up. The EV has a set of steering wheel paddles that lets you increase or decrease the amount of power regenerative braking from a level of 0 to 3. Because others had been driving the EV all morning, the power gauge showed about one-third remaining, with 46 km to my hotel. My knee was throbbing but my co-driver

LEFT: The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid shape is very aerodynamic with a number of aero features such as a three-stage active air flap built into the front grille. RIGHT: The interior of the hybrid is notable for its clean layout and simplicity.

the use of eco-friendly paint with ingredients extracted by soybean oil or the use of sugar cane in 25 per cent of the trim pieces such as the interior soft touch panels. The ride-and-drive portion of the Ioniq launch happened as Kelowna was digging out of 25 cm of snow and -10 C temperatures, which surprised even the locals. Kudos to Hyundai Canada’s PR head, Chad Heard, for having the foresight to bring along winter tires just in case, as we couldn’t have gotten very far otherwise. Driving the Hybrid was very much like driving the Kia Niro, which is not surprising as they share the same drivetrain. Because of the extensive efforts to cut The EV, because it does not require a radiator, has a closed, black front facia. Ioniq employs air curtain technology to lessen drag that allows air to enter vents at the front that channel flow over the front wheels and out of the wheel well cavity. To this is added a functional rear spoiler and underbody panels that add to drag reduction. But perhaps the most interesting part is

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weight, the Hybrid feels fast and handles surprisingly well, as proven in a tight “track” Hyundai set up in a hotel parking lot where the Hybrid surprised a lot of people with its agility. One of the features is a “Comfort” or normal driving mode and a “Sport” setting where one could really feel the extra power from the battery assist to the drivetrain. But what impressed me most was the EV, which I did not get into until the afternoon drive back to Kelowna. Minutes before leaving, I fell trying to cross what I thought was a snow bank, but was in fact a snow covered culvert, resulting in nailing my right knee on the sidewalk to

suggested I use Level 3, which I did and it was magic. The regen was so strong, I let it do all the braking and I only had to touch the brake pedal at the last second for a full stop using a minimum knee pressure. When I got back there still was an indicated 22 km remaining. I had way too little time driving both Ioniqs, but it was enough to show Hyundai is going in the right direction, taking electrics from an interesting sideshow into the mainstream. At this writing pricing has not been announced, but the starting price for the Kia Niro Hybrid is $24,995, which means the Ioniq Hybrid should start well under 30 grand.

SPECS AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Compact sedan DRIVE METHOD: Hybrid: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, six-speed dual clutch automatic transmission; EV: front electric motor with single-speed reduction gear transmission ENGINE: Hybrid: 1.6-litre, DOHC twin-turbo direct injection inline four-cylinder (104 hp, 109 lb/ft) with electric motor (43 hp, 125 lb/ ft), 1.56 kWh lithium Ion battery for a combined 139 hp and 195 lb/ft; EV: electric motor, 118 hp and 218 lb/ft, 28 kWh lithium ion battery FUEL ECONOMY: Hybrid: 4.3/4.4/4.4L/100 km city/highway/combined; EV: 1.8/1.9/1.7Le/100 km

LEFT: The EV has a set of steering wheel paddles that lets you increase or decrease the amount of power regenerative braking. RIGHT: The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq EV is recognizable by its blacked-out front fascia that does not require a traditional grille.

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905-853-5000 www.shanahanlincoln.com Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Lincoln Dealer for complete details or call the Lincoln Client Relationship Centre at 1-800-387-9333. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Lincoln retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). †† Until March 31, 2017, lease a new 2017 Lincoln MKX package AWD101A for up to 48 months, 2017 Lincoln MKC package AWD200A for up to 36 months and get 1.80%/0.80% APR on approved credit (OAC) from Lincoln Automotive Financial Services. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. For example: Lease 2017 MKX AWD101A/ 2017 MKC AWD200A (after $3,498 / $2,698 down payment or equivalent trade in and Total Rebate of $1,750 / $2,500 deducted and including freight and air tax of $2,000/ $2,000) at 1.80%/0.80% APR for up to 48/36 months, monthly payment is $537.33/ $429.00 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $248.00/$198.00), total lease obligation is $29,289.84/ $18,142.00. Rebate is a combination of Bonus of $1,000 and Manufacturer Rebates. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price before Total Rebate has been deducted. Additional payments required for registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Lease offer includes freight, air tax, and PPSA but excludes administration and registration fees, fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for optional features, license and insurance. Some conditions and mileage restriction of 16,000kms for 48 months applies. Excess kilometrage charges are 16¢per km for MKS, MKX, MKZ, MKT and MKC; 20¢per km for Navigator, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see your local dealer for details. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ©2017 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Abarth unveils 595 Pista at Geneva Abarth is returning to the Geneva stage this week to present its entire line-up. On the stand will be the Abarth 124 spider together with the new Scorpione special series version, the Abarth 595 Pista and the Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Limited Edition, which springs from the collaboration with Yamaha Motor Europe. The Abarth 595 Pista is a new special series of the icon of the brand available with two body types – sedan and convertible. It is equipped with a powerful 1.4 T-jet 160 hp engine, with a top speed of 216 km/h and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. Its racing personality is confirmed by its

superior technical contents, such as perforated and ventilated brake discs (284x22 mm on the front and 240x11 mm on the rear), Koni rear suspension with FSD technology and high-performance Abarth Record Monza exhaust with Dual Mode and four tailpipes. As standard, the 1.4 T-jet engine is paired with a mechanical five-speed transmission but it can be fitted with an Abarth robotized sequential transmission with shift paddles on demand. In terms of appearance, the Abarth 595 Pista stands out for the possibility of choosing the colour of the front and rear bumper insert, of the rear-view mirror caps and of the brake calipers (black, red or yellow). Furthermore, the door handles and the specific “595 Pista” badge holder have an attractive titanium finish. — Metroland Wheels

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rior features, this new flagship model will be available to order in Spring 2017. A special one-off example of the Bentayga Mulliner will be on the Bentley stand in Geneva this week, featuring a unique inlay to the front fascia depicting the stunning Monte Rosa mountain range in exquisite hand-crafted marquetry. Ombre Burr Walnut Veneer is exclusively introduced to the Bentayga Mulliner model. This showcases a unique wood transition from Black through to Burr Walnut as the veneer wraps around the interior and a special veneered panel replaces the standard central console fascia. A convenient, remote-controlled Parking Heater function allows the vehicle interior to be heated or cooled when the engine is switched off, while electric rear window blinds and a double sun-visor are also available with the Sunshine Specification. — Metroland Wheels

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Bentley Motors has announced the introduction of the Bentayga Mulliner - its ultimate luxury SUV. Bentley’s in-house personal commissioning division, Mulliner, has applied its exquisite craftsmanship to the multi-award-winning Bentayga, creating a new flagship model and setting new standards in luxury. New interior and exterior features – including optional Duo Tone paintwork, unique 22-inch wheels, Mulliner Bottle Cooler and a new veneer concept – complement the Bentayga’s sculptural, modern design. Featuring Bentley’s class-leading 6.0-litre, W12 engine, the Bentayga Mulliner combines efficiency and refinement with ultraluxurious levels of power and torque. With 600 hp and torque of 663 lb/ft delivering a top speed of 187 mph (301 km/h). Produced in very limited numbers due to the highly complex, handcrafted nature of the Bentayga Mulliner’s luxurious inte-

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Special Mercedes-AMG edition models mark 50 years of collaboration

The anniversary of 50 years of Driving Performance is being used by MercedesAMG as the ideal occasion to add the new AMG GT C Roadster Edition 50 as a further exclusive offering from the AMG GT family. Furthermore, Mercedes-AMG is offering the and C63 S Cabriolet Ocean Blue Edition plus C43 Coupe and C43 Cabriolet AMG Performance Studio Packages provide even more variety for customers. All Special Edition models combine extended ranges of equipment with unique design features. AMG is using three special models to further enhance the 50th anniversary of the exclusive company, reinforcing the standard it has set itself to offer customers maximum individuality and exclusivity. The new AMG GT C Roadster is, like the new AMG GT C Coupe, available as an exclusively equipped “Edition 50” special edition in a limited quantity of just 500 cars worldwide. At first glance the GT C Roadster “Edition 50” can be recognized by its special paint finish in designo Graphite Grey Magno. Black chrome accents deliver a unique look and are applied to the side skirt trim, front splitter, trim strips in the air intakes of the Panamericana grille, fins on the side air outlets in the front fenders, on the rear diffuser and tailpipe trim elements. The surface of the cross-spoke AMG forged wheels compliments the black chrome elements found on the exterior. The interior is marked by a contrast between black and silver. This color scheme is followed not only by upholstery in Silver Pearl/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather with Grey diamond-patterned contrasting top-

Mercedes-AMG will mark 50 years of collaboration with several special edition models including the AMG GT C Roadster Edition 50.

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Refined exterior doesn’t detract from off-road capabilities The attention to detail is immediately noticeable with the highquality materials and user friendly dash design .

At one point the Discovery was leaning at a 28° angle with the passenger side front wheel at least two feet off the ground.

Continued from W1 figured in up to 21 different ways from several points within the vehicle as well as the smart phone app and can comfortably seat seven good-sized adults. On the road the Discovery handles admirably, driving into the first couple of corners still brought body-roll anxiety, but this was quickly eliminated as it handled the corners with ease with no noticeable lean even when cornering hard. Internally it is difficult to differentiate between the gas and diesel engines by sound. There is no noticeable diesel groan and very little wind noise. The steering is crisp and tracking is pre-

cise. Both engines handled up hill acceleration in their stride especially when reaching altitudes of over 7,000 feet. I was given several opportunities to see if Discovery matched the off road prowess of its predecessors. The Discovery I was driving came equipped with the multi-mode Terrain Response 2 system that optimizes a range of settings, from throttle sensitivity to gear change characteristics, suiting the driving conditions at the turn of a rotary controller. The Discovery handled the dry, dusty entrance tracks as if it was still on the road. As the dirt gave way to heavy sand we were instructed to change the off road settings,

On and off-road the new Discovery has proved its self to be even better then previous models, but with better looks. To be honest with this new standard from Land Rover, the lines are now being blurred from where Land Rover ends and Range Rover begins. The Discovery will be available in Canada from May.

which included lifting the body work and changing into low gear. This is where the Discovery shakes off its shiny new coat and proves itself even more capable than its predecessors. The turn of a knob or the press of a button easily controls everything and what is interesting is that you can view exactly what the four-wheel drive system is doing on the 10-inch screen. You can monitor where your wheels are and in what position your differentials are at in real time. When the going gets particularly tight and technical you can change the screen over to cameras so that you can monitor everything that is happening up front as well as the exact positioning of your wheels. This was essential when I was trying some really steep and tight rock climbs. At one point the Discovery was leaning at a 28-degree angle with the passenger side front wheel at least two feet off the ground. At this point the instructor halted me and proceeded to open a number of doors demonstrating the rigidity of the new framework, there was no issues opening and especially closing any of them – this was impressive!

SPECS AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Seven-seat, four-door luxury full size SUV DRIVE METHOD: Eight-speed auto transmission, permanent four-wheel drive with standard locking center differential and Terrain Response, optional locking rear differential. ENGINE: 3.0-litre, supercharged gasoline V6 (340 hp, 332 lb/ft); 3.0-litre, turbocharged diesel V6 (255 hp, 443 lb/ft) FUEL ECONOMY: 3Gasoline: 14.7.11.2L/100 km city/highway; Diesel: 11.2 city/9.05L/100 km PRICE: Price as tested Gas: $75,000; Diesel: $77,000 WEBSITE: www.landrover.ca

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#P0037 Fantastic condition! 4 cylinder automatic, AWD, heated seats, bluetooth, alloys wheels and more!! 96,655 kms.

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AVAILABLE ENGINES: 2.0L TURBO GDI, 3.3L

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Offer(s) available on select new 2016/2017 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from March 1 to 31, 2017. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing and payments include delivery and destination fees up to $1,740, $10 OMVIC fee, $29 tire fee, and $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes other taxes, paint charges ($200, where applicable), licensing, PPSA, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees, fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. 0% financing is only available on select new models to qualified customers on approved credit. Representative Financing Example: Financing offer available on approved credit (OAC), on a new 2017 Forte LX MT (FO541H) with a selling price of $15,094 is based on a total number of 364 weekly payments of $41 for 84 months at 0% with $0 down. Offer includes $2,000 loan bonus. *Cash Purchase Price for the new 2016 Optima LX AT (OP741G) is $19,994 and includes $5,400 cash discount. Cash discounts available on the cash purchase of select 2016 models only vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Some conditions apply. See your Kia dealer for complete details. ≠0% lease offer is only available on select new models to qualified customers on approved credit. Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on the 2017 Forte LX MT (F0541H)/2017 Forte LX+ AT (F0743H)/2017 Sportage LX FWD (SP751H)/2017 Sportage LX AWD (SP752H)/2017 Sorento 2.4L LX FWD (SR75AH)/2017 Sorento 2.4L LX AWD (SR75BH) with a selling price of $17,094/$21,694/$26,774/ $29,074/$29,574/$31,774 is based on a total number of 169/169/208/208/169/169 weekly payments of $39/$49/$59/$67/$69/$75 for 39/39/48/48/39/39 months at 0%/0%/1.9%/2.9%/0%/0% with $0 security deposit, $499/$499/$1,495/$1,495/$1,495/$1,495 down payment and first payment due at lease inception. Offer includes $2,020/$2,665/$500/$1,000/$2,000/$1,500 lease credit. Total lease obligation is $6,559/ $8,352/$12,341/$13,891/$11,607/$12,594 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $8,016/$10,178/$13,902/$15,098/$14,472/$16,185. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2017 Sportage SX Turbo AWD (SP757H)/2017 Forte SX AT (FO747H)/2017 Sorento SX Turbo AWD (SR75IH)/2016 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP746G) is $39,595/$27,295/$42,495/$35,195. The 2016 Sportage received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small SUVs in the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study. 2016 study based on 80,157 total responses, evaluating 245 models, and measures the opinions of new 2016 vehicle owners after 90 days of ownership, surveyed in February-May 2016. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ΩCompatible smartphone required. Data rates may apply, please check with your wireless service provider. Google, Google Play, Google Maps, and Android Auto are trademarks of Google Inc. Google Maps ©2016 Google. The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). #When properly equipped. Do not exceed any weight ratings and follow all towing instructions in your Owner’s Manual. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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Long list of upgrades to optimize Kia’s Optima Rob Beintema Metroland Media There may be nothing like throwing your car into a racetrack hairpin. There’s all sound and fury, the smell of hot brakes, the protesting tires, the g-forces straining you against your seat belts as you sling through an apex, the growing roar of the engine as you squeeze the power back on, more, more, more until you finally squirt out of the corner and onto the next straightaway. Oh, yeah. But, nerdy as it sounds, I get almost as big a kick out of glancing at the gauge clusters in a hybrid, carefully milking the most available EV propulsion out of the combined gas/electric powertrain. It’s all about striving for “leaves” or “flowers” or whatever gimmicky graphic the eco gauge is showing, and maxing out the best fuel economy numbers possible. It just never gets tired. Tested here is an optimized Optima, the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), loaded with the latest in fuel efficient hybrid technologies and posing quite confidently in the kind of sophisticated setting that I would normally use as a backdrop for a premium luxury sedan. Kia’s fourth-generation Optima lineup already offers a broad range of gasoline-powered models to choose from, ranging in price from around $23K - $38K, and with three four-cylinder engine choices - a 185 hp 2.4-litre motor for starting LX, LX+ and EX models, a 245 hp 2.0-litre turbo unit for gearheads going for SX and SXL top-end performance models, and a 178 hp 1.6-litre version leaning towards fuel-efficiency in the lightweight

The Optima HEV combines gas/electric power with a 2.0-litre GDI four cylinder and a 38 kW electric motor.

The Kia Optima HEV completely revised inside and out for 2017, seen here in optional Gravity Blue, posing confidently in a sophisticated setting, even in base LX trim. LX ECO Turbo trim level. The 2017 Kia Optima HEV, tested here, takes this fuel efficiency effort one stop further. This hybrid debuted last year alongside its plug-in sibling (the Optima PHEV, coming later this spring) at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. The Optima HEV was heavily revised for 2017, aiming for a 10 per cent increase in fuel efficiency, starting with a stronger, quieter framework carrying new outer styling cues geared towards

A larger, more comfortable cabin features a black-on-black interior and classy contrasting metallic highlights along with real stitching touches and more soft-touch surfaces.

improved aerodynamics, including a new front air curtain, a new active grille shutter, new side sills, a beveled rear bumper, a rear diffuser designed to stream airflow more efficiently around the rear and the shrouded exhaust tip, and also adding new aerodynamic wheels and new tires. All these factors combine for a 0.24 Cd of drag, one of the lowest in the segment. The exterior treatment also separates this HEV from the rest of the Optima herd via hybridexclusive LED headlights, satin finish trim and “EcoHybrid” badging. More significantly, a smaller and more efficient 2.0-litre GDI four-cylinder engine making 154 hp and 140 lb/ft of torque replaces the former 2.4-litre unit. The new 2.0-litre is also mated to a normal sixspeed Sportmatic transmission instead of the normally expected CVT, eliminating the usual WWI airplane-like constant droning of CVT operation. A new electric oil pump and electric water pump add to the fuel economy equation. A 38kWh electric motor and clutch unit adds 51 hp and 151 lb/ft of torque to the hybrid mix for an estimated combined power rating of 193 hp at 6,000 rpm. And, as much as this might seem targeted towards an impressive fuel economy rating of 6.0/5.1L/100km (city/hwy), the added and rather instantaneous electric torque also bolsters the accelerative snap off the line. It’s pretty impressive, even with the extra 130 kg or so of ancillary hybrid mass. And there’s still plenty of pep left over at cruising speeds for midrange passing maneuvers. Providing that oomph, another integral change

for 2017, is a new, more compact and lightweight high-density lithium-polymer battery pack with a 13 percent power increase to 1.62 kWh. Packaged to now fit neatly underneath the trunk floor, the new layout results in a larger load space and, unlike many hybrids, now also allows for practical 60/40 split-folding rear seats. Inside, the Optima Hybrid offers extra stretchout space with a larger, more comfortable cabin that reflects influences from Kia’s premium sedan lineup - real stitching touches, more soft-touch surfaces, reworked seats, a wider centre console, improved ergonomics and an overall uptick in style and sophistication. These refinements are already evident in our base tester LX hybrid ($29,995) and a long list of upgraded standard equipment and optional extras are available through two more upscale trim levels - the EX ($33,895) and EX Premium ($39,395). I’m not about to argue the economic justifications of a hybrid purchase. That choice reflects a personal commitment to conscientious sustainability that customers have to make on their own, balancing the hybrid price premium against reduced emissions and the pleasure of passing by fuel pumps more frequently. But for those ready to make that kind of commitment, the 2017 Kia Optima HEV offers a viable alternative as a hybrid choice that blends the latest in classy styling and cutting-edge technology.

SPECS AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Mid-size four-door, five-passenger hybrid sedan DRIVE METHOD: Front engine, front-wheeldrive, six-speed dual clutch automatic transmission ENGINE: 2.0-litre GDI four cylinder (154 hp, 140 lb/ft); 38 kW electric motor (54 hp, 151 lb/ ft) for a combined 193 hp, 271 lb/ft FUEL ECONOMY: 6.0/5.1L/100km (city/hwy) PRICE: LX $29,995 WEBSITE: www. kia.ca

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