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Newmarket’s Steve Foglia is vice-chair of the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee. As part of this year’s National Access Awareness Week, the YRAAC hosted a forum entitled Building Livable Accessible Communities.

Steve Foglia sat discouraged in his wheelchair outside a Newmarket coffee shop for half an hour one day this week. A car was parked legally in the handicapped spot, but the design of the parking lot meant the vehicle was blocking the cut-out in the curb that would have allowed him to navigate his wheelchair up to the sidewalk. Even when the car moved, Foglia had to wait until someone held the door open for him because there was no automatic opener. While the curb cut-out is built to code, it’s an Ontario standard that doesn’t work practically for people with disabilities, he said.

"In 2017, that this is actually still happening is very frustrating. We should be way ahead of where we are . As a citizen of this community, I have the same right as any able-bodied person who pays their taxes and lives in this community to access the same features in our community as anybody else," he said. "Just because I got put in this chair for circumstances beyond my control doesn’t mean I have to stay in my house 24-7. And a lot of people do because they’re scared to go out." Being excluded from life’s simplest moments has been a challenge for Foglia since a car accident in 1999 crushed his chest and put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. "I lived my first 37 years as, I guess, a ’normal’ hu-

man being, being able to come and go as I pleased. Everywhere I wanted to go, I was able to go," the Newmarket resident said. "Then, once the accident put me into this chair, I realized my world closed off very quickly. There were a lot of places I could not go, especially places I used to attend before. That really upset me." Foglia has spent years working to make York Region more accessible for people with disabilities. He is vice-chair of the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee, which held a forum May 31 at the regional administrative building in Newmarket. The event included people with disabilities from l See MY, page 2

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Audit denied for contested PC nomination vote TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com The request for an audit of the Newmarket-Aurora PC nomination has been denied. Local riding president Derek Murray, with the support of the riding executive, filed two appeals following the April 8 nomination meeting, claiming candidate Charity McGrath cheated by falsifying signatures on memberships and paying the $10 membership fee for new members, both of which are against party rules.

The first appeal requested an investigation into the eligible voters list, but it was denied. The second request was for PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct an audit and that request was denied at a recent meeting. PC Party leader Patrick Brown met with the party executive on June 3 and made the decision to use PricewaterhouseCoopers to monitor each nomination meeting going forward. However, the nomination meetings that have already occurred will not

be challenged and Brown will be signing the nomination papers of all 64 candidates who have been selected to carry the PC banner in 2018, including McGrath. While the appeals filed in Newmarket-Aurora, Ancaster and Ottawa have been dismissed, the party intends to review and revise the composition of the appeals panel and make procedural changes to increase transparency and fairness going forward. The local riding executive will meet June 15 to determine what to do next.

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Newmarket-Aurora MP Kyle Peterson recently announced the town will receive a $2.3 million grant through the government’s clean wastewater fund to be used for infrastructure projects in town, reducing the town’s contributions to these projects from $3.1 million to $781,250. "This grant will help further our efforts in providing and maintaining the highest quality of water for our residents," Mayor Tony Van Bynen said. The grant funds will help offset the cost of the proposed optimization and automation of the drinking water distribution system, water main condition assessment program, and asset condition assessment; to develop a maintenance strategy for water and wastewater valves, backflow and cross-connection prevention program; development and implementation of GIS strategy for linear assets; condition inspection; design and remediation of Gorham Street water main; assessment, construction, and implementation of a drinking water system dead-end looping strategy in the central pressure zone; and Srigley Street structural relining of existing cast iron water main projects. The grants were announced as part of 29 projects in York Region. The Canadian waste water fund is intended to provide shortterm funding to projects that will contribute to the rehabilitation of both water treatment and distribution infrastructure and existing waste water and storm water treatment systems.

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across the region. Marking national access awareness week, the forum explored ideas for building livable and accessible communities. Foglia, who also serves as chair of the Newmarket accessibility advisory committee and sits on Southlake Regional Health Centre’s accessibility, inclusivity and diversity committee, continues to work to make the community more inclusive on everything from sidewalks that provide a smoother and more pain-free ride for wheelchairs to washrooms and waiting rooms that better serve people with special needs. "We’re trying to bring in a higher level of awareness so there is more out there than just the basic building standard and there are a lot more things you can do to make things really accessible," he said, adding the region and local municipalities are embracing the need to make changes. "We are so far behind. We are making strides but it’s like the old analogy, how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time."

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A day in the life - Being indiginous today Education is the pathway

Why I won’t be there for the fireworks Rebeka Tabobondung Indigenkaus (my name is) Wasausking Ndonjaba (I come from) Amik Dodem (I am Beaver clan) This simple statement took me 40 years to learn. This is who I am — but I had to fight like hell to figure it out. I grew up in over 13 towns and cities across the country and experienced the public education system and its imagined Canadian identity in every one of those places. Yep — I learned the propaganda that every Canadian my age learned: We are a nation built on universal values of democracy, Rebeka Tabobondung human rights and environmentalism intimately connected through a "mosaic" of diversity, a northern climate and pristine landscape. Let’s get real … all Canadians must question the legitimacy of these "imaginary" claims due to the historical hatred directed toward the First Peoples of this land and the ongoing lack of awareness, education, and movement building toward reconciliation and the forging of reciprocal relationships based on equality and respect. Just today I was on Facebook calling for the resignation of Sen. Lynn Beyak, who said earlier this year that "good deeds" and "remarkable works" on the part of well-meaning residential school officials have been ignored in favour of more negative reports by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Just yesterday I was donating money to the GoFundMe campaign initiated by the relatives of Barbara Kentner, an indigenous woman living in Thunder Bay who was the victim of a drive-by assault in January 2017 by a white man who shouted, “I got one,” after throwing a very large trailer hitch at her body from a moving vehicle. My challenge is to answer the call of one of Canada’s most worthy senators, the former chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee who, in response to Beyak’s statements during a public forum in Ottawa on missing and murdered indigenous women, asked Canadians: “Why can’t you always remember this?" He was referring to the deliberate amnesia that Canadians have when they ‘imagine’ who they are. “Why can’t we remember and honour the truth of our nation ... this is about memorializing those people who have been the victims of a great wrong." I’m remembering who and what Canada actually is … and therefore I’m imagining what we could become. A confederation that chooses not to forget its past - but rather memorializes it in order to imagine and build something better. How about Kanata 150? Acknowledging the rich history already embedded deep in the land that includes the principle that rights, equity and respect should belong to all. Read this opinion piece in its entirety at yorkregion.com.

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In this year of Truth and Reconciliation, this 150th year of Confederation, we talked with a few descendants of the original residents of Canada (Kanata) to ask: "What does it mean to be an indigenous person in Ontario today?" (Top) The opening leg of the First Nation Water Walk around Lake Simcoe raises awareness of the importance of fresh water. Patricia Watts of Wabigoon Lake First Nation has the honour of collecting the water to be carried on their journey. (Right) Blayne McLeod moved to Toronto to pursue a dream career in the arts. Raised in Bigstone Cree Nation reserve in Wabasca, Alta., the 26-year-old relocated to Toronto three years ago and joined the Centre for Indigenous Theatre. (Left) Award-winning actor/producer Jennifer Podemski is currently in production of Future History (APTN), a documentary series about indigenous knowledge and history. For the whole story with video, photo galleries, maps, stories and more words from the people you are reading here please see

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How will embracing indigenous knowledge enhance general education? This is the question of the decade with the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the celebration of Canada 150, and the advancement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It’s been a conversation long in coming, over 600 years of impact, disease, removal, land grabs, child apprehensions, and uber colonization finally culminatCynthia ing in a discussion inWesleyclusive of nation-to-naEsquimaux tion dialogue and change. Hopefully, this means the change indigenous people are looking for, which doesn’t only mean using the term indigenous, citing the 94 calls to action or making a new best friend. What it does mean is extending and sustaining a deep recognition of why the restoration of jurisdiction and authority, providing the kind of funding any legitimate government can expect, and building the kind of relationships that balance the needs of First Peoples with a proper allocation of resources - both fiscal and human - are necessary. Education has been identified as the pathway that brought us to our knees as indigenous peoples, and it will now be the pathway that will ultimately lift our nations and restore their strengths. The history of Canada will never ring true without the inclusion of indigenous voices, stories, song, dance, experiences and art. We can never claim an identity as a country without recognizing the very foundation upon which our uniqueness was forged. Indigenous knowledge reconnects humanity to the earth, to the waters, and to the very air we breathe. It expresses our basic needs for sustenance, the building of a diversity of relationships, and encourages our expression of spirit. We all bring something to this experience of being human, and we all need to embrace the value of reciprocity and respect. Our education must be inclusive of the world in which we live from the ground up, and this means having regard for the natural environment. Our elders have long said, "you cannot eat money," and we would be wise to listen and include the value of living softly on the earth along with the development of technology and economics. What will we teach our children? What are the first lessons they learn? To share, be kind, have respect for each other and clean up after themselves. All elements of indigenous knowledge are essential for the future of this beautiful country we now know as Canada. Let’s ensure the next 150 years will be about inclusion, celebration of our diversity of cultures and languages, and recognition (that) we all have incredible gifts to offer each other. With respect, Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, PhD Chair on Truth and Reconciliation, Lakehead University.

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New tools target speeders in school zones TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com Motorists will want to think twice about speeding in school or community safety zones. In an attempt to protect pedestrians from speeding vehicles, specifically schoolchildren and senior citizens, the province has approved new tools for municipalities to use to mitigate speeding in these areas. The new Safer School Zones Act, also known as Bill 65, gives municipalities

York Region is already ahead of the curve since it designated community safety zones in 2012. Kwapis believes it could be the first in the province to implement some of these tools. The new rules state municipalities can drop speeds in zones that are 50 km/h, which Kwapis is eager to explore. "There is plenty of research that shows that if a child happens to be struck by a vehicle travelling 30 km per hour, it is much less likely to be fatal compared to being struck at 50," he said. He also can’t wait to ex-

"The province will still need to work out all of the details like standardizing equipment before everything is finalized." Even before taking a seat on council, Kwapis was heavily involved in advocating for speed mitigation in town. He played a major role in bringing a traffic committee to the ward, prompted by increased traffic on residential streets when Davis Drive was under construction. He was also instrumental in getting the slow down signs out into the community.

more options including the power to drop speed limits and use automated speed enforcement technology that takes photos of the licence plates of speeding vehicles so that tickets can be issued. There is also a simplified process for municipalities to apply and participate in Ontario’s red light camera program. "There is still a lot of work to do before the municipalities can begin using any of these tools but it’s great that we have come this far," Newmarket Ward 5 Coun. Bob Kwapis said.

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Resident raises funds to bring Steinway piano to Old Town Hall TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com

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ing diligently to keep the annual budget as low as possible, she felt it would make more sense to reach out to the community for donations to purchase the piano. "I had never done a fundraiser like this before and the generosity of the community has been amazing," Kerwin said. "I thought we could get a nice piano for $30,000." However, the campaign snowballed once word got around and

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We won’t be intimidated A group of disgruntled city councillors in Brampton seem to be confusing freedom of the press with freedom from the press. Angry with recent coverage by the local newspaper, some councillors are proposing a motion to scrutinize the media’s questioning of elected officials. It’s a thinly veiled attempt to intimidate reporters. The motion calls for all media inquiries to be posted on the city website along with responses. Councillors want future meeting agendas to include time to respond to media coverage. Meanwhile, at least one member of Brampton council has taken to Twitter, suggesting the local paper isn’t providing "real news." If it sounds reminiscent of the antics of President Donald Trump and his staff, that’s because there’s a strong and troubling parallel. This is all in reaction to assertive reporting that is critical of the city’s leadership. Councillors say they have put the press on notice. Such a statement demonstrates a blatant disregard for, or ignorance of, the checks and balances already strongly entrenched in the Canadian media system. Accountability starts with the news outlet itself. Complaints can be made directly to a journalist, editor, or publisher. If the response is unsatisfactory, individuals can contact the press council. The National NewsMedia Council deals with matters concerning fairness of coverage, relevance, balance and accuracy. Its members (including this newspaper) abide by its decisions. It’s a free and open process for the public. When media make a mistake, we own it very publicly. That’s not something everyone can say. And there is the law. Canada has very strict libel laws. These laws protect the reputation of individuals and organizations from false and derogatory remarks. Media are bound by these laws. There have been no formal complaints made regarding recent coverage of Brampton. Instead, this is about a group of councillors lashing out because they are upset with what strong local reporting has unearthed. These councillors forget that media are not accountable to elected officials. Media are accountable to the public, the same group whose money these councillors are spending. Claiming to put the press on notice is a poorly disguised attack on the fundamental freedoms laid out in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Councillors are trying to stifle critical voices and control our free, independent and responsible media. Any attempt by elected officials to limit the free flow of information is an attack on the basic democratic principles our society upholds. It won’t work. Metroland Media and all its newsrooms will continue to hold our elected officials to account and report stories that are in the best interest of our readers.

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A roundup of reaction online The story: Grassroots group plans legal challenge against separate school funding The funding guarantee for Catholic Schools in Ontario is a part of the Constitution Act, and has at least partially been in place since the British North America Act of the 19th Century. I whole heartedly agree that there should be no separate funding for any religion or language seperated schools, but it will be an uphill battle to make the changes in law required to update the laws pertaining to the funding. As far as I know it is a Constitutional change, which requires the provinces to all agree....I see an issue with Quebec on getting anything passed that diminishes the French language. Adam Werrell YES We should fund only one well supported public school system. It was always an error to try and fund a religious separate school. Caroline Winn Watson

The story: Teen spoken to by police after taking five boa constrictors for ‘walk’ Legal maybe smart is an entire conversation the officer should of had. Is there call then to see how these are housed. As a admire of the Reptile world I realize ownership of these beauties comes with a whole host of responsibility. Proper enclosures require heat, humidity ventilation water substantial material to dig in the right sand or branches to climb and ability to handle these animals. Not to mention diet and supplemental vitamins. To have a lizard the size of a small dog, could be challenging some iguanas need water in form of swimming pool. Maybe salt water at that. Pamela Paterson

The story: Hwy. 7 in Markham, Bayview in Richmond Hill among worst roads in 905 I can think of several worse roads in York Region than Bayview. Pretty much any arterial in south York Region within a 2-5km radius of a 400 series highway could qualify. Benjamin Smith

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One in six of us struggle to make ends meet • LETTERS • Canada 150 should recognize indigenous peoples In only a few weeks it will be July 1 as we celebrate 150 years as a country. This is a significant moment for us to not just celebrate, but to reflect together on our past as we move forward into our shared future. As we look at our history, we need to admit that Canada was not founded by the British and French alone, but in concert with the diverse indigenous nations that called this continent home for millennia. In 1996, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples observed, "A country cannot be built on a living lie." Now is the time, during the Canada 150 activities, to complete the story by formally recognizing the role indigenous peoples played in the history of this land. Doing this will set a solid foundation for our future as we seek a new relationship between settlers and indigenous peoples. Our federal government committed to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 final recommendations - now is the time to support legislation clearly recognizing Indigenous peoples’ history and their role in founding Canada. Now is the time to turn recognition to action. Learn more at Recognition2Action.ca James Ravenscroft Keswick

Strategy needed to ensure right to read for all Everyone has the right to read. No matter where you call home, we all have the right to read and access information so that we can be truly included in our community, society, and culture. The problem is, the right to read isn’t upheld universally. In 2017, community members with print disabilities like blindness still have very limited access to books. In honour of National AccessAbility Week (May 28 to June 3), I’m saying here and now that this needs to change. There are more than three million Canadians who can’t read traditional print because of a disability. These people rely on alternative formats like braille, audio, and accessible e-text to be able to read books, newspapers, and other published content. But, only a small fraction of the books printed in Canada each year are made available in these accessible formats. And remarkably, CNIB (the Canadian National Institute for the Blind) has remained the largest producer of accessible books in Canada for

nearly a century, despite being a charity. Imagine not being able to walk into a library or bookstore and pick up any book you want. Imagine being in high school or university and not being able to read the textbook you’re given. Imagine hearing your friends talking about the latest bestseller and knowing you can’t read it. That’s not accessibility. That’s exclusion. What Canada needs is a long-term strategy to ensure equitable access to books for all citizens, regardless of disability. This National AccessAbility Week, I hope we can have this conversation together and ask our government to create a solution to ensure everyone’s right to read is upheld. Angela Bonfanti executive director CNIB Ontario, GTA Region

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Re: Climate change: It’s here and not going away, so we must adapt, says expert, May 18. Scientists concur that the Earth’s climate changes over time. However, the assertions in your article on global warming (sorry, "climate change") are inaccurate, to say the least. Mr. Feltmate claims that southern Ontario’s temperature has risen two to three Celsius degrees since the Industrial Revolution. Not likely, as the temperature of Earth (according to the IPCC) has increased only .85 degrees Celsius since 1880. Notably, there has been no perceptible increase since 1998. Your article’s statement that "at current rates, Ontario could see a three- to four-degree increase over the next few decades" is hyperbolic hysteria, as is the claim that storm activity has increased in recent decades. According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there has been no statistical increase in either the number of hurricanes or their severity since records started being kept in 1851. I wish youngsters really were environmentalists, but your comment that their schoolroom is messy

Ever stop at a traffic light and count the number of traffic violations? Try it, and you’ll find out that there are numerous violations in the short period of time that you are there. Not stopping at the red light when making a right-hand turn is obviously the most common violation (not the only one), and one that is extremely dangerous for pedestrians. If there were red light cameras at all intersections just think how much money could be raised, especially if the fines were raised to a point that they would have an effect. Let’s say $250 would be the minimum. When you consider that each set of traffic lights changes over 1400 times a day, just think of the revenue that could be generated. Red light cameras could be paid for very quickly right across the region. And that is only one part of a program that should be initiated. Let’s get our police constables back to what they should be doing at their salaries. What we really need are a fleet of special Traffic Control Vehicles . high-tech cars with cameras, computers, and credit card processing. They would be manned by personnel trained for the job to enforce traffic laws and ticket drivers for the numerous violations committed thousands of times every day. All tickets would have to be paid on the spot by debit or credit card or cash. If payment is not made, the car ticketed would be towed. It would be up to the ticketed driver to go to court if he or she had a complaint. With all of the high-tech equipment, the fines really should not be disputed. The amount of revenue lost by non-enforcement of the laws is enormous! And consider the cost saving by having a TCV parked at a construction site rather than a police car and a constable. Not only would such programs reduce pedestrian and vehicular accidents, but it would generate revenue and allow police to spend their time more effectively reducing crime in other areas. Donald Flynn Markham

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As many of us are getting ready to celebrate the start of summer, we sometimes forget about those who are struggling day-today to find enough money to pay for food, housing and other necessities. According to a report published in 2015 by York Region on low income trends from 2000 to 2012, nearly 160,000-that’s one in six-individuals were identified as living in poverty or on limited incomes across York Region. Many were (and continue to be) individuals we support across our mental health case management and developmental services programs at York Support Services Network (YSSN). Although it’s hard to understand why so many are still living below or at the poverty line in this affluent community, it’s not hard to believe that the vulnerable communities that were rated as high risk and susceptible to living with low incomes five years ago - seniors, people with various (dis)abilities, lone-parent families, unattached individuals, those with mental health needs and/or addictions, and immigrants - are still at risk today. Nancy Lewis, YSSN’s flexible supports intensive case management program supervisor, says the struggle to make ends meet is a reality for many clients. "Over the last two years we’ve helped close to 800 individuals over the age of 16 who have a mental health need and/or addiction, or a dual diagnosis, and who are homeless or precariously housed find the supports they need. Many of them are not aware of local services in York Region that can help them live on the limited incomes that they are receiving." Twenty years ago, a group of clients came together to develop a social service guide, sharing their knowledge and experience to help others find information and resources to help them survive on limited incomes. Today, the publication that resulted from this group’s efforts, York Region on a Limited Budget (YRLB), continues to be one of YSSN’s most sought-after resources. Reflecting on her own experience using the resource, Nancy recalls, "One individual suffering with a mental illness needed access to food and clothing for their family; with YRLB, we were able to quickly refer them to other local social services so that they could get help." If you would like more information, contact Silvia D’Addario at 905-898-6455 or toll free at 1-866-257-9776, ext. 2284 or SDAddario@yssn.ca. Marie Lauzier is founding member of York Support Services Network (YSSN), and has served as the agency’s executive director for 20 years.

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Privatization worries surface as LCBO strike looms LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com Walking through a union information picket at a Woodbridge LCBO outlet June 1, George McKenzie said he doesn’t want to see the privatization of liquor sales. "They shouldn’t privatize it. We’re getting good service as it is now, it’s working well, so why change it?" the Toronto resident said outside the store at 7850 Weston Rd. north of Hwy. 7. "If they privatize it, it just gives the government a whole whack of money at

one time and there’s no more revenue from this over the years." The June 1 information picket came just days before the Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union (OPSEU) filed a no board report June 5, indicating labour negotiations are struggling and signalling a possible strike at LCBO stores by Canada Day. At the Vaughan store last week, half of dozen union members holding signs and waving a flag drew customers’ attention to a number of labour concerns including job security and the use of casual workers.

They also warned customers that LCBO management is "pushing a privatization agenda" which would make it easier to expand the private sale of alcohol, putting at risk $2.4 billion in annual revenue used to pay for provincial services. With the union and the LCBO in the middle of labour negotiations, OPSEU employees are holding information pickets are liquor stores across the province. Privatization would mean less revenue for teachers, hospitals, universities and highways, OP-

SEU Local 376 president Evan Wickham said. "This is the public’s domain, this is their business. By turning it over, we’re doing exactly what we did to (toll road Hwy.) 407. Look at what happened, it’s a large loss of revenue for us and what did that turn into? Higher taxes," he said. "Where is the money going to come from if it’s not coming from the LCBO?" Wickham is also concerned privatization could make it easier for underage consumers to buy liquor. LCBO media relations coordinator Christine Bujold referred questions

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Newcomer resources reflect our language diversity Nearly 30% of the 1.1M residents in York Region, speak a language other than English at home ALI RAZA aliraza@yrmg.com Picture yourself as an immigrant who has just arrived in Canada and has settled in a community in York Region. You don’t speak English and you need to get your life in order; employment, housing, school, etc. It sounds like an overwhelming task, but it’s one in which millions of immigrants in Canada’s history have succeeded at. Today in York Region is no different. Arpine Manukyan, 31, came to Canada in 2011, she settled in Woodbridge and had three children. Though she is fluent in academiclevel Russian and Armenian, her lack of English knowledge made life challenging. Two months ago, Manukyan decided her children were old enough to give her time to enrol in English language classes at a York Region Welcome Centre in Vaughan. In just two months, she’s all but mastered the language, speaking confidently to her teachers and peers. Manukyan said when she first arrived in Canada with no knowledge of English everything was challenging. "I lost myself, I didn’t know how to go or do anything without any English," she said. Almost fluent now, Manukyan credits her progress to watching English language television, listening to radio and reading English books. While raising three children, she slips in English language practice whenever she has 15 or 20 minutes to spare. Now after learning English with the goal of im-

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proving it to match her Russian and Armenian abilities, Manukyan stresses the importance of learning a new language. "To me, to live in this country, to be a good citizen, you have to learn the

language, the tradition, the culture. It’s important," she said. Of the region’s 1.1 million residents, about 89 per cent speak English. Six per cent have knowledge of French, while five per cent

of residents have no knowledge of either official language. Seventy-one per cent of residents speak English at home. Given the data on languages and the region’s growing immigrant communities, the Welcome Centres opened as a resource for newcomers and anyone to learn English. York Region Welcome Centres also aid newcomers in settlement and employment. With five centres across Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham and Newmarket, they offer services in several languages, including Arabic, Cambodian, Cantonese, English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Urdu, Vietnamese and Dari. Regina Chan, general manager of the Vaughan Welcome Centre, says a common theme among stories from English students is they wish they had learned the language fas-

ter. "A lot of students who share their story say they worked when they first came to Canada," Chan said. "Taking English classes was not a priority at the time - for survival they got a job." Chan says newcomers may have had enough English skills to "get by" at their first jobs, but after three or four years they felt "stuck." "That’s when they thought to come back, learn the language and explore new pathways for employment," Chan said. The centres are funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, but managed by five agencies across York Region, including Social Enterprise and COSTI Immigrant Services. Social Enterprise partnership co-ordinator Darlene Brown says the centres were created knowing that most clients would not

speak English fluently or at all. "With migratory trends being what they were, the anticipation was that this portion would grow over the years," she said. That demographic has grown considerably since the first Welcome Centre opened in Vaughan in 2007. After English, the most popular language in York Region is Chinese (including Cantonese and Mandarin). Approximately 12 per cent of York Region residents speak either Cantonese or Mandarin. Three per cent of residents speak Russian, two per cent speak Farsi, also known as Persian. Another two per cent of residents speak Italian and two per cent speak Tamil. Korean, Urdu, Spanish, Punjabi and Gujarati are spoken by one per cent of residents each. Three of those languages - Urdu, Punjabi and Gujarati - originate from India and Pakistan, reflecting a growing community of South Asian Canadians. The last three per cent of residents speak Tagalog, Arabic, Vietnamese, Romanian and French. In total there are 122 languages spoken by York Region residents. Welcome Centres in different municipalities are also reflecting which languages are growing in which part of the region. "You have a higher population of Asians in the Markham area," Brown said. "So they’re looking for supports with Asian languages and support for seniors. In Newmarket, we’re seeing a growing trend here with Farsi speakers, where before it used to be Russian." Chan says as the northern municipalities in York Region are also seeing a growth in foreign-language speakers. "Newmarket is now very mixed," she said. "We have Vietnamese- and Cambodian-speaking clients." Richmond Hill is home to several Farsi and Russian speakers, while Vaughan is seeing a growing Arabic-speaking community, Chan added.

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WHAT’S ON A round-up of events happening in your communities. Visit yorkregion.com/events EVENTS l Friday, June 9 Bugs of the Night WHEN: 9:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Bendor and Graves Tract, 17689 Kennedy Rd., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 1-877-464-9675, environment@york.ca, www.york.ca/forestevents COST: Encounter the butterflies of the night - moths. Bring your flashlights and insect collection containers. Registration required. l Saturday, June 10 Art Resolution WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: The Patrick House Gallery, 58 Temperance St., Aurora CONTACT: Sue DiGioacchino, 416-220-2127, sdgdesigns@bell.net, http://www.thepatrickhouse.com COST: Solo art show by Kathleen Martino

Canada in the World: Defence and our NATO Alliance WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St., Aurora CONTACT: Office of Leona Alleslev, MP, 905-773-8358, leona.alleslev@parl.gc.ca COST: In this year of Canada’s 150th and the 100th anniversary of Vimy, join us to discuss the Battle of Vimy Ridge, its impact on Canada and Canada’s role in NATO. KC’s Cancer Cushion Fund’s 11th Annual Pub Nite and Silent Auction WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 1:00 a.m WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Elizabeth Nicholas, 905836-8592, cushionfund@gmail.com, http:// www.cushionfund.com COST: $35 KC’s Cancer Cushion Fund provides financial assistance to cancer warriors in treatment.Come out and see Pogo Rodeo perform with Tyler Stewart of Barenaked Ladies. As well as Louisa and The Planets, presented by Arcadia Music Academy.Join us for a night of fundraising, prizes, socializing and a great late night buffet. l Sunday, June 11 Art Resolution WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: The Patrick House Gallery, 58 Temperance St., Aurora CONTACT: Sue DiGioacchino, 416-220-2127, sdgdesigns@bell.net, http://www.thepatrickhouse.com COST: Solo art show by Kathleen Martino

Tapestry Chamber Choir WHEN: 3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket CONTACT: 905-751-1659, tapestrychoir@gmail.com COST: General: $20, senior/student: $15 Join Tapestry Chamber Choir as

we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with works by Canadian composers or works about Canada. Community Spaghetti Dinner WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Jacqueline Faingold, 905235-8236, mommy@faingoldfamily.ca COST: $1 suggested donation Come on out and join us for a wonderful evening of food, friends and fun. A full meal with all the fixings and dessert. Please bring a cup for coffee, tea, juice or water. Tri-City Gospel Chorus WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Sharon Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Pearce Thomas, 905-478-2231, pearcethomas377@gmail.com COST: Free will offering Eighty-man a cappella gospel chorus at Sharon Hope United Church. l Monday, June 12 Book Club - June WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-8366492, info@egpl.ca COST: A Doubter’s Almanac by Ethan Canin. The Book Club has room for more members. l Tuesday, June 13 13 Reasons Why and How to Build Youth Resiliency WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Tim Greenwood, 905-7136244, tgreenwood@jvstoronto.org, https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/13reasons-why-how-to-build-youthresiliency-lessons-learnedfrom-13-rw-tickets-34627827765?aff=es2 COST: Using the interest around the TV show 13 Reasons Why, this is an opportunity for community members to come together to learn more about how to build resiliency. l Wednesday, June 14 My Hat, It Has Three Corners WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Bethel Community CR Church, 333 Davis Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Marietta, 905-8959312, carolford6@gmail.com, https://newmarketchristianwomensconnection.wordpress.com/ COST: Morning coffee event. Music: Louise Clark.Speaker: Rick Lamothe, RSVP Ministries.Baby-

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5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, June 10 Georgina Military Day WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Georgina Military Museum, 26061 Woodbine Ave. CONTACT: 905-989-9900 A fun-filled day for the whole family. Restored military vehicles, barbecued food, face painting for kids, exhibitions from re-enactors, and a great silent auction.

Dragonflies and Damselflies WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Kortright Centre for sitting upon request. Aurora Teen Idol WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Aurora Community Centre, 1 Community Centre Ln., Aurora CONTACT: Shelley Ware,

$15 (students/ID) For 150 years, Canadians have been creating beautiful, original music. Come celebrate their achievements as we perform some of our Canadian choral treasures.

Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Dr., Vaughan CONTACT: 905-8322289 COST: $25 Join Odonata expert David d’Entremont for a tour of these insects and venture outdoors to learn some in-the-field identification in their natural habitats. ’Canadian Treasures’ WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: St. Matthew’s United Church, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill CONTACT: 905-8847922, COST: $25, $20 (seniors),

Yellow Bellies WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: The Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment 19 on the Park, 19 Civic Ave., Whitchurch-Stouffville CONTACT: 905-640-2322

905-726-4762, sware@aurora.ca COST: If you are a resident of Aurora and between 12 and 17 you can audition. The final round will take place July 1 at the Canada Day celebrations.

Authors’ Night, hosted by CFUW Aurora/Newmarket featuring Terry Fallis and Marissa Campbell WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket CON-

COST: $29 Stouffville-based professional theatre company Theatre of the Beat has set out to tell the forgotten stories of Canadian Conscientious Objectors during WWII. l Sunday, June 11 Main Street Car Show WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Main Street Newmarket, Main Street South, Newmarket CONTACT: Keith Campbell COST: Featuring music and prizes. $10 entry fee for show vehicles.

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Butterflies welcome: York first monarch-friendly region LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com York Region residents are living in Canada’s first monarch butterflyfriendly region. The designation, from the United States National Wildlife Federation, recognizes the region’s commitment to supporting the endangered butterfly by encouraging residents to create butterfly habitat and supporting the sale and use of native plants. The designation is one of several efforts by the region to promote the environment through its Greening Strategy. "York regional council’s investment in the Greening Strategy including tree planting and the protection of the forest has many benefits to our communities," chair Wayne Emmerson

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No longer the crew, Biondic now setting the pace JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com For many years, Erlinda Biondic served as the event crew for her husband’s ultramarathons. Now, husband George is the crew while his wife takes her turn in the longdistance game. The 77-year-old Aurora woman sets records almost every time she competes. She broke Canadian and world records for the 48hour race at the 3 Days at the Fair competition held May 19 to 21 at Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, New Jersey by covering 169.3 miles. She also established new time 100-mile time standard.

Despite being the oldest competitor, she finished third among 21 females of all ages, but most at least a couple or three decades younger, completing 105 laps. The winner was just a kid, 54-year-old Allison Lassoe of Sheffield, Maine, at 122 laps. The Aurora woman breaks records as she goes. In 2016, she smashed five Canadian records and established a six-day event Canadian record. Where does it stop? Perhaps the better question is, how far can she go? "Until I’m 80, I bet, or as long as my knees hold up," she said with a laugh from her Aurora home earlier this week. "As long as I’m

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George seems forever seeking new challenges. His next outing is in September, a 24-hour event either in London, Ontario or Cleveland. Considering some of his achievements, including multiple-day desert runs and Death Valley races, either should be relatively routine for the 64year-old. "I’m not as intense as George," said Erlinda. "It’s not my main focus really. But I have disciplined myself to do the walking and go into the gym." She competed in her first race three years ago after deciding, while crewing one of her husband’s races, she might like to attempt one.

"He said how long? I said three days." Prior to that, she had participated in a five-kilometre event about 14 years earlier. "I just felt that if other people were doing it, it wasn’t too late for me," she said. "I was a late bloomer. My background as a crew (member) for many years helped me a lot, I think. It was mostly walking at the start but somehow I was able to put in the mileage and work up my stamina." Competitions are strategically blended between running and walking. Erlinda estimates she is on the track for 18 of each 24 hours. She rests for 30 minutes every four hours and

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Golf tour tees it up, allows Canadian vets to Soldier On

Golfers would understand the irony. A relaxing, sometimes blissful activity blended with slices of sheer frustration and high anxiety. How anyone derives serenity after a tee shot rat-a-tat-tats off a row of trees is baffling to anyone who has swung a club. However, the fourth annual Soldier On to St. Andrews program, which concluded a six-day tour of local courses Monday at Beacon Hall Golf Club, is intended as a healing, soothing balm for injured and distressed Canadian veterans. A step on the path back to normal lives interrupted by war. Golf is the backdrop for Soldier On, a program in-

JOHN CUDMORE Cuddy Shark tended to motivate and inspire ill and injured Canadian war veterans to improved health, stability and well-being through physical activity. Camaraderie with fellow soldiers is a big part of the program that teed off May 31 at The Briars Golf Club in Jackson’s Point, and marched on to Silver Lakes (East Gwillim-

bury), Tangle Creek (Thornton) and Angus Glen (Markham) before Monday’s finale at the prestigious Aurora course. The gist: Eighteen veterans, women and men, vie for the opportunity to be among eight chosen for a trip to Scotland, including a round at Old St. Andrews and other courses for a week. For those not selected, the chance to play some very good courses, pick up a few tips and rub shoulders with NHL alumni, is not bad consolation. War injuries are not always physical. Many are invisible wounds, demons inside the body. Sometimes they are both, as retired Warrant Officer Tom Martineau noted

in a moving address to the Beacon Hall post-golf audience which included retired Gen. Rick Hillier. Martineau’s tale touched on the brother/sister bonds between soldiers, as he recalled being seriously wounded by a sniper in Bosnia. It was difficult to keep a dry eye. While he told of the destruction caused by a bullet that paralyzed and impacted him physically and emotionally for years, the thought that a) "This is going to leave a mark," to b) "It’s gonna affect my golf swing," the audience laughed along. "Alive day is the day you didn’t die," said Martineau. "It replaces your birthday." A bit of gallows humour.

The poignant part of the message, however, was more direct for Martineau, who battled drug addiction and alcoholism for many years. He is the regional coordinator for the Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) program in Eastern Canada, and member of Team Canada’s golf team for the Invictus Games in September in Toronto. "When a soldier is medically released he has sacrificed. But a lot of injured feel a sense of failure because they are no longer with their brotherhood until the end. It snowballs, maybe job opportunities go wrong. Soldier On helps in being active and has taken the edge off and, for me,

back to positive again." Sgt. (retired) Ken Dechant was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder after he retired in 2009 following 23 years of service, including tours of Rwanda (1994), Bosnia (1996) and Afghanistan (2005). The walls started to close in on the Barrie resident after he was assigned to Kingston in 2006 as part of a joint signals regiment following his tour of Afghanistan. "I was extremely fortunate one of my troop warrant officers and sergeant majors realized I was in distress," said Dechant, a radio operator who enlisted in the army as a 21-year-old. For the complete story, visit yorkregion.com

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Woodbridge Strikers make it a six-pack with easy win JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com The Woodbridge Strikers remain the team to chase down in League1 Ontario men’s East Division. The Strikers pushed their record to a perfect 6-0 Sunday afternoon by

trouncing Ottawa South United Force 4-1 at Vaughan Grove Park. First-half goals from Christian Cavallini and Kyle Watson sent the Strikers on their way to victory. Stefano Voci and Michael Krzeminski had the other goals for the winning side.

Woodbridge remains the only team in the league with an unblemished record. Azzurri rallied from a 2-1 deficit in the first half with three unanswered goals, including quick strikes from Tomasz Sklublak and Jarek Whiteman

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CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI: “Everything you need in a minivan” is how Honda sums up the 2018 Odyssey. It is one of the five “light trucks” Honda sells in Canada, three of which are number one in its segment: HR-V, sub-compact CUV; CR-V, compact CUV and Odyssey, luxury minivan. And when it comes to minivans, Honda believes they are far from a dying species in a world increasingly dominated by CUV/SUV sales. In truth, the Odyssey sells so well in Canada that Honda could have gone another year or two, reaped the fiscal rewards and delayed launching the 2018 model. But go ahead Honda did, with the fifth generation building on Odyssey’s strengths and correcting any weaknesses no matter small they might be. First, the exterior design has been cleaned up with the lateral groove for the sliding door panel removed. There is new rear LED lighting, new wheels and a small, blacked out panel at the base of the D pillar to give the roof a “floating” look. On the inside, the instrument panel is much changed. The most noticeable item is the deletion of the centre stack shift handle, not surprisingly replaced by the push button system borrowed from the Honda Pilot CUV on which the front half of the Odyssey is based. Although the exterior is more fluidly styled, engineers were able to gain cargo and passenger room with continued on W4>>

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First Infiniti Q50 leaves plant in Japan The 2018 model is the first Q50 to feature engine. The 3.0-litre, twin-turbo V6 powerplant was recently named on the prestigious two distinct exterior looks. Performance-focused design ensures the 2017 Ward’s “10 Best Engines” list. SPORT variants stand apart from the Pure and The 2018 Q50 also features a refreshed Luxe versions of the stylish sedan. interior design and innovative technoloThe range-topping 2018 Infiniti Q50 Red gies designed to empower and enhance the Sport 400 features the award-winning VR30 drive.

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ABOVE With all controls in easy reach Mazda has made sure the MX-5 is practical as well as stylish. ABOVE RIGHT The MX-5 features a 2.0-litre, 16-valve, DOHC fourcylinder engine with 155 hp and 148 lb/ft of torque driving the rear wheels. BELOW Standard on the MX-5 GT is a 17-inch high-lustre gunmetal finish alloy wheel.

<< continued from W1 The engine produces 155 hp at 6,000 rpms, which, when combined with that smooth manual transmission is quick enough to get your heart thumping and put a big smile on your face, even if you haven’t seen through the front windshield without the wipers on for days. At $39,200, the MX-5 GT comes loaded with a long list of standard safety features including lane departure warning system, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert system. Other standard equipment includes a Bose premium sound system with nine speakers, which I’m sure would be needed with the top down, push button start and hill launch assist for those still a little nervous about driving a manual in a hilly town. The interior of the MX-5 is laid out like every other Mazda vehicle, with the driver in mind. Controls are easy to use and get to though I was a little flummoxed with the cup holders being placed behind the driver and passenger seats. The MX-5 should in no way be

thought of as a family car. Information from Mazda notes the trunk has 130 litres of cargo space but if you squeeze them close together you might get two grocery bags in the trunk. The other small irritating issue I had with the MX-5 was getting in and out. Likely more to do with my age than the vehicle, it was a long way down to get into that seat. And with the rain consistently pouring, the seat was usually wet by the time I contorted my body into it. But all that was quickly forgotten when I hit that start button, heard the roar of the engine and placed it in gear.

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Honda enhances segment leading Odyssey minivan Continued from W1 Honda claiming best-in-class ingress/egress while also swallowing a 4x8 sheet of building material with the seats folded flat. Making this all possible is in no small part due to Odyssey’s Magic Slide second row seats, which offer four different seat/space positions. First, the second row middle seat pops out and the fun begins with the Easy Access mode allowing the outboard seats to slide laterally through five selectable positions. That creates more access to the third row, even with one or two rear-facing child seats installed in the second row seats. Next, the Super mode can be used for maximum access to the back row with either outboard seat set to walkin position. The two outboard seats in their outward-most position is called Wide mode. The Buddy mode enables the two outboard seats to come together in the centre of the vehicle, putting the two people side by side. Lastly, sliding either outboard second-row seat to its most forward position puts a child within easy reach of the driver and front-seat passenger. It would take this entire story just to get into the connected features, but one I would have loved when my kids

ABOVE: The second row Magic Seat system allows the row to slide forward for maximum access to the third row seats event with child seats fitted to the second row.

ABOVE: The fifth generation, 2018 Honda Odyssey full-size minivan builds on all the factors that make it a leader in the luxury

minivan segment. were youngsters is CabinWatch. Touch the camera icon on the centre stack eight-inch display and a camera imbedded on the ceiling over the second-row area shows what’s going on in the back. If things are getting rowdy, you can use the new CabinTalk in-car public address system that allows the driver to talk with the secondand third-row passengers through the third-row speakers. If you have the available Rear Entertainment System, you can also calm things down through the wireless headphones and third-row headphone jacks. And you gotta love the new CabinControl app, which puts normally out-of-reach features at second-and third-row passengers’ fingertips via their smartphones. Honda Sensing on Odyssey is standard across the board and includes Collision Mitigation Brak-

ing System with Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation with Lane Keeping Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control. Propulsion remains a SOHC 3.5-litre V6 but power and torque are up 280 hp and 262 lb/ft respectively, with a nine-speed automatic standard on all trim levels except the top line Touring, which gets a brand new in-house designed 10-speed automatic. Charlottetown was the venue for the Canadian media launch of the 2018 Odyssey, where a local jokingly told us P.E.I. stands for Potholes Everywhere on the Island, which proved to be the case during part of a sodden day of rain. For those who have not been there, P.E.I. can be as hilly as it is scenic, with the potholes and standing water making for unpleasant going in some places. The Odyssey, being based on the

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above The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan features a new 2.0-litre TSI engine with 184 hp and 221 lb/ft of torque. The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan arrives in dealerships this summer powered by the most advanced version ever of Volkswagen’s EA888 four-cylinder engine. The updated version of the benchmark EA888 four-cylinder, turbocharged and direct-injection engine uses an innovative modification to the conventional four-stroke cycle to offer an improved combination of power, efficiency and responsiveness. First introduced in the 2009 CC, the EA888 continued Volkswagen’s move toward smaller, turbocharged engines that offer the fuel economy benefits of downsizing with the power of a larger-displacement unit. Though EPA estimates are not yet available, compared with the 1.8-liter EA888 Gen 3 engine that is fitted in the current Passat,

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Jetta, Beetle, and Golf family models, the new 2.0-liter EA888 Generation 3B is expected to offer improved fuel efficiency along with a 20 per cent boost in maximum torque to 221 lb/ft. The key feature that enables the new engine to produce better fuel economy, as well as excellent performance, is the variable valve timing system on the intake camshaft. The peak 184 hp (for the Tiguan) kicks in at 4,400 rpm, 400 revs sooner than in the 1.8litre edition, and maintains its output until 6,000 rpm. Maximum torque of 221 lb/ft is achieved at 1,600 to 3,940 rpm. The new 2.0-liter TSI engine will be the only powerplant offered in the 2018 Tiguan. It will later be offered in other Volkswagen models.

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GSX-R1000 and SV650 coming to Canada Rob Beintema Metroland Media Suzuki Canada has announced two 2017 models that will be coming to this country, following up on their earlier debuts at EICMA, the Milan Motorcycle Show, a show that most motorcycle manufacturers use to unveil their latest efforts. The GSX-R1000 and the SV650 names are familiar to most Suzuki fans but these two 2017 models have been revised, refined and reengineered. No details yet on model specifics for Canada yet but prices, colours and trims will be confirmed at a later date. 2017 GSX-R1000 With a long overdue update to its flagship one-litre supersport bike, redesigned from the ground up, Suzuki is promising the lightest, most compact, best handling, most aerodynamic and most powerful GSX-R1000 ever built. This sixth generation sport bike starts with an all-new, lighter aluminum frame, mounting a new version of the 999 cc DOHC inline four-cylinder engine that boasts Suzuki Racing Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and a slew of new and refined engine components. Engineers wanted to boost top-end power without affecting low-to-mid-range torque so they added top-feed injectors to the fuel system and butterfly valves in the exhaust stream, both systems kicking in to bolster power levels at high revs. Suzuki’s Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) offering three fuel-mapping power mode settings carries over onto the new bike and a 10-level Traction Control System allows riders

though the power peaks at a higher 8,100 rpm. The engine promises thriftier fuel efficiency, averaging 3.84L/100km in WMTC mode testing and the powertrain has also earned a cleaner Euro4 emission rating. A Low RPM Assist idle control electronically raises the revs on launch for smoother starts. And a new Easy Start button works like many of the newer car ignitions, where you only have to stab the button once, not hold it down. The chassis is lighter and stronger, contributing to an 8 kg weight saving on the ABS model and a 7 kg reduction on the non-ABS version. The bike is sleeker and narrower with the fuel tank width reduced while still maintaining the 14.5-litre capacity. Suzuki also boasts that the 785 mm saddle height is the lowest in the 600-800 cc class. The leaner dimensions and revised ridabove Suzuki’s flagship superbike was revealed in its latest form recently at EICing position can be summed up nicely in the Japanese-translated info that said, “thanks to MA, the Milan Motorcycle Show. Suzuki Canada has announced that a production its V-Twin engine, the seat and fuel tank meet version based on this 2017 GSX-R1000 concept will be the lightest, most compact, slim, it makes feet reach easier”. best handling, most aerodynamic and most powerful GSX-R1000 ever built. Exactly. The 2017 SV650 adds an LED taillight in to tailor power and grip according to road or ly, is still very much a concept, so spec details back but sticks with the economical bulb were not released. track conditions. But Suzuki Canada insists that a new pro- headlight up front. A full LCD digital gauge Other race-ready tricks up this motorbike’s sleeve include Showa suspension compo- duction bike, ready for road or track and stay- cluster includes all the info you need including dual trip meters, gear position, fuel econ nents, electronic ABS, an electronic Quick ing very true to the concept, will follow soon. and driving range, to name just a few of its feaShift System that eliminates the clutch for tures. 2017 SV650 lightning fast gear changes and a new Launch The press info pack shows a palette of red, The latest version of the SV650 promises Control System. The GSX-R1000 not only reduces mass but a return to its roots of responsive, affordable white and blue colours with included racing it is also slimmer and sleeker with a lower and forgiving V-Twin sport riding. More than stripes on the tank, as well as a basic black fuel tank top for a tighter rider tuck. The bike 140 parts and components were redesigned on model. Decisions have not been made yet on boasts LED lights everywhere - the headlight, the bike, with at least 60 new changes made to exactly which of those colours and model selections will make it to Canada but we’ll hear the cool-looking position lights (like DRLs), the engine alone. The 645 cc 90-degree V-Twin motor makes a more about that when the bikes begin to arsignal lights, tail/stop lights, even the licence minor power boost to 75 hp (up from 71 hp). The rive. plate light. Stay tuned. The 2017 GSX-R1000 as it was shown in Ita- 47 lb/ft of torque rating remains the same al-

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