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HWY 407

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Wishing you a holiday season overflowing with love and laughter

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York Region is a burgeoning and welcoming network of communities.

We look at growth and diversity. We examine the challenges faced by our regional and municipal leaders. How will Canada’s new federal government and MPs factor into the region’s goals. We follow and forecast issues involving health, infrastructure, seniors, recreation, transportation, gridlock and more on The Road Ahead.

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The Era, Thursday, December 24, 2015

THE ROAD AHEAD

Council facing TOWN PAGE several pressing issues in 2016 GET INVOLVED

By Chris Simon

csimon@yrmg.com

WINTER WONDERLAND

Winter Wonderland, the most beautiful light display in Newmarket, is on at Newmarket’s Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Drive) during December and January. Enjoy free skating on the Tim Hortons Skating and Water Feature, train rides on the Tim Hortons Express Train, or catch the hockey game playing on the outdoor TV at the Newmarket Ice Lounge.

Winter Wonderland will be open until 9 p.m. on January 3.

Presented in partnership with Newmarket Nissan.

Newmarket council will need to get over its holiday hangover quickly, because there’s a lot to cover in the first few months of 2016.

The town is expected to set the course on Hollingsworth Arena’s fate, a proposed gigabit corridor and the 2016 capital and operating budgets early next year. And the 10-year waste contract for the northern six York Region municipalities —valued at tens of millions of dollars — will also go to tender.

“I’m optimistic we’ll be able to firm up some arrangement to bring the gigabit corridor forward toward implementation,” Mayor Tony Van Bynen said. “That will make a huge economic impact.”

San Michael Homes Developments wants to purchase Hollingsworth as part of a $130-million redevelopment project near the Davis Drive and Patterson intersection. If the project were completed as planned, the arena and two privately owned properties would be redeveloped. The municipality is currently in negotiations with San Michael. Town staff is also working to finalize an agreement on capital and operating costs for a replacement arena with Pickering College.

The proposed new arena would be built on school grounds.

Meanwhile, the proposed gigabit corridor would run along Main Street, from Water Street to Davis Drive, Davis from Main to Leslie Street and Leslie to the Harry Walker Parkway area.

The exact price tag has yet to be determined. However, staff has suggested a municipally funded program could cost the town between $290,000 and $1.1 million. It could attract 17 businesses and 205 jobs.

The town will also mark several milestones, with the anticipated completion and opening of Old Town Hall. The Botsford Street building was initially supposed to open in April of this year, but poor weather hampered the construction schedule for the site and pushed the public unveiling to spring 2016.

Construction will wrap up on Davis and a marketing campaign for the road will get underway. The campaign is expected to form one element of the town’s boosted focus on economic development.

“There’s a lot of really great things ahead of us,” Van Bynen said.

And the $430-million Yonge Street reconstruction should ramp up, he said.

“Yonge will be a different challenge with better characteristics (than Davis),” he said, noting there will be a focus on co-ordinating roadwork to reduce congestion on other routes. “We’re working with York Region to make sure other construction and road projects don’t conflict with what’s happening on Yonge, so there are more options for commuters. We’ll pay extra care and attention to that.”

Police training facility opens late next year

By Jeremy Grimaldi

jgrimaldi@yrmg.com

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Police are expecting the end to major capital projects when their long-awaited training facility reaches completion at the end of 2016.

The $30-million state-of-theart building has been more than a decade in the making and was a pet project of Chief Eric Jolliffe.

The 73,000-square-foot facility at 80 Bales Dr. in East Gwillimbury will boast a $10-million, 18-stall firing range, areas for defensive tactics, fitness and classrooms.

The building is to replace the 20-year-old facility in use in the basement of the Vaughan headquarters, where the force currently trains more than 5,000 officers and civilians every year.

Currently, only 20 officers can train at once, but with the new facility that number will rise to 60.

Although the chief said he spent years trying to find partners for the project, ranging from local fire departments, EMS, neighbouring police, national defence and Seneca College, nothing came to fruition, leading the force to go it alone.

This facility comes hot on the heels of a $72-million headquarters the police moved into in Aurora.

Police are also spending $1.8 million, of the $8 million earmarked, for a new marine unit headquarters.

Regional chairperson Wayne Emmerson said he would be holding all departments, including the police, to keep their increases below 2.85 per cent in 2016.

As a result, YRP’s 2016 3.7-percent increase request was lowered to 2.8 per cent or $295 million. At this rate, the police budget will surpass $300-million in 2017.

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The Era, Thursday, December 24, 2015

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We asked young students, ranging in age from four to eight, about their wishes for the holidays, theories about Santa Claus (how he keeps busy in the off-season, for example) and other revelations about holiday experiences and hopes for this season.

The kids interviewed attend Clearmeadow Public School in Newmarket, Wellington Public School in Aurora, Edward T. Crowle and Aldergrove public schools in Markham, St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School in Thornhill and St. Cecilia Catholic Elementary School in Maple.

Here’s what they had to say:

Interviews by Chris Simon and Simone Joseph Photography by Nick Iwanyshyn GIFT GIVING AND HOLIDAY WISHES FOR OTHERS “My dad really needs his own laptop. For my mother next Christmas, I have 36 dollars and 36 cents. I’m looking forward to buying a nice iPad for my mom because our old one broke.”

– Shyam Sridhar, 6

FAVOURITE PART OF HOLIDAYS “It’s Jesus’ birthday. Ilya was going to say that too.

If you’re bad, you’re not going to get your presents and you’re going to be sad. When Santa gives us candies in our stockings, we put them on the tree.”

“We dance at Christmastime. I usually sit out because I don’t like to dance. My hands get wobbly and I feel bad.”

– Elizaveta and Ilya Maksimovs, Grade 1

“I wish for my brother to go to a good university.

He would have a good job because if he has a good job when he’s older, he might have a lot of money and he might marry someone fit for him.”

– Chloe Kim, 8

“My favourite ornament, which has my name on it. I like when Santa comes. It’s kind of nice. He comes along giving you presents you’ve always wanted. I usually try to stay up all night (on Christmas Eve).”

– Abigail Carlson, Grade 2 “Making Christmas cookies. Candy canes. Santa is the best.”

– Danique Clarke, Grade 1

“I’ve been asking for this iPod because my other one broke, and a dinosaur thing that walks and if you pull its tail, it’ll get mad.”

– Luke Burrows, Grade 1

“My brother has a big list but I have a little list.

Ten things, I think.”

– Daniel Ponte, 4

“One thing… I forget.”

– Gabriel Murray, 5

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“At my dad’s work, there’s a Santa.”

– Massimo Cantanna, 7 “He was wearing a white beard but he didn’t have wrinkles. He was in his 30s or 40s; not very old. “ – Ruth Fisseh, 7

“My cousin says everything you don’t believe is actually true. People don’t believe in Santa, but he’s actually true. The tooth fairy collects your tooth and makes money for you. The Easter Bunny actually is true because I have seen the Easter Bunny and also that’s what it’s called.

There was a real angel that used to be good.

Now, it is bad. I know what it is called. Satan.”

– Jeremy Kwon, 6

SANTA’S DOWN TIME “(Santa and Mrs. Claus) go on vacation to Africa and play.”

– Juliet Namatouv, 5

“We make sweets. We do things that make manners to God.” – Shyam Sridhar, 6

“Visits Hawaii; gets out of the cold. His elves, maybe they could join him in Hawaii.”

– Nina Thompson, 8

HELPING SANTA LOSE WEIGHT “He should eat vegetables — broccoli, okra, kale, lettuce and maybe some pumpkin and exercise. He should do running, pushups, burpees, sit ups and should do weight lifting and book reading.”

– Eric Shen, 6

“First there is God and you have to pray.

You have to sit and look at the people dancing. You eat good food. They have beautiful stuff (clothes). We have to stay with them (family) and we see our friends.

We play with them.”

– Dylan Patel, 5

“Instead of flying door to door, he could walk to everyone’s house. Instead of having children leave him cookies, he could ask for salad. He could ask the elves to made a treadmill for him so he could exercise.”

– Nina Thompson, 8

HANUKKAH “I light the menorah every day for eight days.

The first day of Hanukkah, I have a feast.”

– Charlotte Rosset, 6

HOLIDAY MEAL “Salad with carrots, pickles (and) potatoes. We put leaves around it sometimes. We put mustard in it and candy around the leaves. It looks so gorgeous.”

– Ilya Maksimovs, Grade 1

HOLIDAY PLANS “We are going on a trip to Deerhurst. There’s a bouncy castle. What’s fun is we bounce on it.”

– Radhika Sharda, 4

“Maybe broccoli, cauliflower, pork and some eggs and some chocolate milk, even some okra for my mom and brussels sprouts and a little casserole, and maybe pizza with plump cherry tomatoes and sweet basil, and for dessert, I would want pineapple and a bowl of ice cream. It is mango, cookies and cream and chocolate — three flavours.”

– Eric Shen, 6

“We are going to California when it is Christmas.”

(Question: Have you been to California before?)

“Not every day.”

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“A new Lego set (for my brother). He always says if he had money in his life, he’d have 20 Lego sets.”

– Charlotte Rosset, 6

IS SANTA REAL?

WISH LISTS “A toy car. I’ve been thinking about it. (Santa) usually gets us random things. We don’t usually do a list.”

– Tysan Sevier, Grade 2

“I’m giving (my sister) a couple of things. I’m letting her borrow a couple of things from my room.

My medal I won — two for hockey, two for tennis, one for soccer. I told her she needs to bring them back in three sleeps. She just gets one a day.

She borrowed other things, too. I’ll let her borrow a couple of things that are very delicate so she won’t break them.”

– Lucas Julhasz, 5

(Question: What is your favourite part of the holiday season?)

“Spring rolls.”

– Tysan Sevier, Grade 2

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St. Cecilia Catholic Elementary School student Daniel Ponte ponders his answer to one of our holiday questions.

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Today Art at the manor 2015 Ongoing until March 31.

Hillary House National Historic Site, 15372 Yonge St. in Aurora.

Fourth annual exhibit showcases pieces by local artists who are influenced by the world around them. Visit aurorahs.com to find out more. Features works by Claire D’Aurore, Deborah Campo and Christine Valentini.

Contact: Erika, erika.mazanik@aurorahs.com, 905-727-8991.

BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER - HELP A CADET VISIT VIMY Dec. 24, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Optimist Hall of Newmarket, 56 Forhan Dr. Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps 221 Patriot asks you to donate bottles and cans to help send a cadet’s trip to France, for the 100th anniversary of Canada’s capture of Vimy Ridge. Drop off times: Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Call 905-895-3038 to arrange for a pickup.

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SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Dec. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N. Hard to buy for people on your list this holiday season? Why not add a Canadian patient to your list and Give Life by donating blood. Make someone’s holidays unforgettable. To a hospital patient, there is no better gift.

Book your appointment to Give Life today and wrap someone up in red.

Download the GiveBlood app, or visit www.blood.ca.

Contact: elaine.stpierre@blood.ca, 1-888-236-6283.

This weekend BLOOD DONOR CLINIC BOXING DAY! Dec. 26, 9 a.m. to noon.

York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge St. Hard to buy for people on your list this holiday season? Why not add a Canadian patient to your list and Give Life by donating blood. Make someone’s holidays unforgettable. To a hospital patient, there is no better gift. The busy holidays means appointments are hard to fill. Book your appointment to Give Life today and wrap someone up in red. Download our GiveBlood app, or visit www.blood.ca.

Contact: elaine.stpierre@blood.ca, 1-888-236-6283.

Next week Town of Aurora Family First Night Dec. 31, 6 to 9 pm.

Aurora Family Leisure Complex, 135 Industrial Pkwy. N. Lots of family fun, including swimming, skating, crafts, games, magic show, reptile show, rock climbing and lots more.

Contact: Lindsay McGuire, lmcguire@aurora.ca, 905-727-3123.

Newmarket and area Newcomers Club Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to noon.

Various, call for details.

Ladies coffee and chat.

Contact: 905-841-4094.

Bingo World Newmarket Gaming Centre Jan. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Bingo World Newmarket, 1230 Kerrisdale Blvd.

Bingo World Newmarket has undergone a charitable bingo and gaming transformation and is now offering new products and technologies - like electronic bingo, Tap Tix and more - delivering a new entertainment experience to you! Customers can kick back with friends in a welcoming, comfortable environment and have some fun! Come & have some fun, a bite to eat & participate in the electronic games of chance you love in your own community, all in support of 33 local non-profit organizations! Must be 18 years of age or older. Identification may be required.

Contact: newmarket@bingoworld.ca, 905-836-4861.

The Art of Theatre: A Theatre Aurora Community as Curator Heritage Display Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. A Community as Curator Heritage Exhibition Behind every great show, is a team of great designers. Take a look at the designs behind the shows of recent Theatre Aurora productions, with artwork and designs from designers including Holly Williamson, Andrew Cleveland, and Resident Artist Thomas Dannenberg. Continuing through March 30 in the Apple Suites Gallery, Main Floor. Admission is at no charge.

Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

Mark Easey took this Your Shot of a festive holiday lights display on Columbus Way in Newmarket. Send us Your Shot. The ongoing theme is Nature & Wildlife. Email your high-quality jpegs to editor Tracy Kibble at tkibble@yrmg.com for a chance to have your photo included in our online gallery and published in the newspaper.

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John Graves Simcoe Armoury, 215 Industrial Pkwy. S in Aurora.

The Queen’s York Rangers Army Cadets are asking you to donate your bottles and cans from your holiday cheer to support their trip to France in 2017 for the 100th Anniversary of Canada’s victory at Vimy Ridge. You can either drop off during the above times to the armoury or call 905-7268600 to arrange for a pick-up. Learn more at www.vimybound.ca.

York-Simcoe Naturalists general meeting Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m.

River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Ave. in East Gwillimbury.

Each meeting features a guest speaker, snacks and bird-friendly coffee. The meetings are also a chance to socialize with other nature enthusiasts and share wildlife sightings or other items of interest.

Contact: ysn.naturalists@gmail.com.

Nothing like a Good Book & a Cup of Tea Jan. 13, 9 to 11 a.m.

Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 333 Davis Dr. in Newmarket.

Featuring Creation Bookstore Speaker: Carol Ford, “Stories with Happy Endings”. Sponsored by Newmarket Christian Women’s Connection. Babysitting upon request. Cost is $6 or $4 for first-time attendees.

Contact: Marietta, cdford2011@hotmail.com, 905 895-9312.

CHATS Caregiver Support Group Jan. 13, 7 to 9 p.m.

CHATS - Aurora Office, 240 Edward St., Suite No. 1.

Are you caring for an aging parent, spouse, relative or friend? Take some time for you! - Take a break, get out and meet other caregivers with similar concerns - Share stories, strategies and strengths - Find new ways to cope with caregiver challenges - Learn about valuable community resources.

Contact: Josie Capobianco, jcapobianco@chats.on.ca, 905-713-3373.

Newmarket and area Newcomers Club Jan. 13, 7 to 10 p.m.

Various, call for details.

Ladies, want to enjoy a night out and an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends?

Contact: 905-841-4094.

HR Workshop Series - Onboarding Employees Driving Productivity in the First 90 Days Jan. 15, 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Aurora Chamber of Commerce, 14483 Yonge St. The Aurora Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Williams HR Consulting, presents a series of nine seminars and workshops designed to help employers skillfully navigate even their most challenging people issues. This series will focus on how to build high-performance teams to drive overall performance and growth of your business while reducing potential risks and exposures. During the fourth seminar on onboarding new employees you will: define onboarding, identify the importance of having a meaningful and robust onboarding program in your organization, realize the common traps that derail an organization’s ability to onboard employees, determine key elements of successful onboarding.

Contact: Sandra, Watson, s.watson@aurorachamber.on.ca, 905-727-7262.

Postcard Comets: Travelling Companions Concert Jan. 15, 8 to 10 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Songwriter David Partridge returns to the centre with songs, stories and musical guests from his 10 years of making music as Postcard Comets.

Don’t miss it! Enjoy a coffeehouse-style setting, with complimentary tea & coffee. Tickets available over the phone with a credit card or in person at the centre. All ticket sales are final; no refunds or exchange. Tickets are $20 each.

Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

Join Pickering College for an Open House!

Jan. 16, 10 a.m. to noon.

Pickering College, 16945 Bayview Ave. in Newmarket.

Meet students, staff, faculty and parents. Learn more about Pickering College’s specialized programming and go on a personal tour of the historic campus. At Pickering College, students (JK to Grade 12), faculty and staff live the values that have guided our school since 1842 in a stimulating collegial environment. Teachers focus on the whole child, so students develop confidence, social conscience and acquire skills and knowledge for success.

Contact: 905-895-1700.

Newmarket and area Newcomers Club Jan. 20, 7 to 10 p.m.

Various, call for details.

Ladies, enjoy a night of Euchre and friendship.

Contact: 905-841-4094.

LEARN Seminar Series Jan. 21, 9 to 11 a.m.

Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave. LEARN Seminar Series - Best Ever LinkedIn Clinic introductory session.

The LEARN Seminar Series will focus on Maximizing Business Resources -

making the most of free resources available to your business. Every month the LEARN Seminar Series will provide you with key information about a specific topic. Topics will include: 50 Ways to grow your marketing list, Growing your business with email and social media, Claiming your Google space, LinkedIn, Technology and Finding the sweet spot for your business.

Contact: events@newmarketchamber.ca.

Newmarket and area Newcomers Club Jan. 21, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Various, call for details.

Ladies lunch.

Contact: 905-841-4094.

Robbie Burns Dinner Jan. 23, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 385, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N in Aurora.

White Heather Pipes and Drums present their annual Robbie Burns Dinner. An evening of Bagpipes, Scottish Music, and Dancing. Enjoy a delicious dinner of Haggis, Roast Beef, “Tatties and Neeps,” and Yorkshire Pudding and entertainment by White Heather Pipes and Drums and classic rock band, Delayne Drive! The cost is $50.

Newmarket and area Newcomers Club Jan. 27, 7 to 10 p.m.

Various, call for details.

Ladies book club.

Contact: 905-841-4094.

Newmarket and area Newcomers Club Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to noon.

Various, call for details.

Ladies coffee and chat.

Contact: 905-841-4094.

WinterFresh Jan. 28, 6 p.m.

Madsen’s Greenhouse, 160 Bayview Pkwy. in Newmarket.

An evening of fun and frivolity. Share your trivia knowledge for prizes and bragging rights. Dinner and silent auction. Tickets $40. Price goes up Jan. 1!

Details: www.eventbrite.ca/e/winterfresh-2016-tickets-19284710087

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THE ROAD AHEAD

Belinda’s Place aims to become safe hub for women in 2016 York Region’s first and only shelter for single homeless women opened its doors on Yonge Street in Newmarket earlier this year

By Chris Simon

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Belinda’s Place, York’s first shelter for single homeless women, will provide services for its first full year in 2016.

The doors have opened and services are up and running at Belinda’s Place.

That means York Region’s first and only shelter for single homeless women will finally be able to offer its unique services to the community for a full year in 2016.

It features 28 single-unit emergency beds and nine transitional apartments, as well as offices for agencies that will provide support, counselling and other services.

“We are progressing,” said Salvation Army’s Rochelle Saunders, who is overseeing the operation of Belinda’s. “Everything is starting.

Occupancy is (currently) full for the emergency (shelter). With shelters, often occupancy is daily. Every day,

there will hopefully be people leaving the shelter. Ladies have to get reconnected with the community and housed and that starts the conveyor belt. While we may say we’re full today, tomorrow we may have a bed available. We’ll find a place for them to go.”

Belinda’s staff is currently reviewing applications for its transitional program, she said.

The site launched with a soft opening recently — following months of contraction delays — and is located at the Yonge Street and Sawmill Valley Drive intersection in Newmarket.

The Salvation Army will oversee the daily operation of the site, as well as the Belinda’s Place website and social media accounts.

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Lease a 2016 Ford Escape / Escape Titanium with a value of $27,144/$36,689 after $1,195/$0 down payment or equivalent trade in at 0.99% LAPR for up 60 months with an optional buyout of $10,202/$13,575, monthly payment is $299/$407 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $138/$188), total lease obligation is $19,135/$24,420, interest cost of leasing is $921/$1,239 or 0.99% LAPR. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebates have been deducted. Offers include freight, air tax, and PPSA but exclude administration and registration fees of up to $799, fuel fill charge of up to $120 and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for optional features, license, and insurance. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Some conditions and mileage restriction of 80,000 km for 60 months (16,000 km per year) applies. Excess kilometrage charges are 12¢ per km, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see your local dealer for details. **Until January 4, 2016, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2015: Focus BEV, C-MAX, Mustang (excl. Shelby and 50th Anniversary), Transit Connect, F-150 SuperCab XL and 2016: Escape, F-250 Gas Engine models for up to 72 months, or 2015: Focus (excluding BEV) and 2016: Fusion models for up to 84 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit Canada Limited. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $25,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 48/60/72/84 months, monthly payment is $520.84/$416.67/$347.22/$297.62, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $25,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit Canada Limited. ¥Offer valid between December 11, 2015 and January 4, 2016 (the “Offer Period”) to Canadian residents. 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Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2015 competitors. ±Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs (3,856 kg) excluding Diesel versus 2015 Competitors’ 5-cycle ratings. 2015 F-150 4x2 equipped with the 2.7L V6 EcoBoost® and 6-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission, estimated fuel consumption ratings are 12.2L/100-km city, 9.2L/100-km hwy, 10.9L/100-km combined, based on Government of Canada-approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary. ^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program. ≠Offer only valid from November 3, 2015 to January 4, 2016 (the “Offer Period”), to resident Canadians with an eligible Costco membership on or before October 31, 2015. Receive $1,000 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2015/2016 Ford (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX, GT350, GT500, F-150 Raptor, 50th Anniversary Edition Mustang, Mustang Shelby 350/350R and Medium Truck) model (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Limit one (1) offer per each Eligible Vehicle purchase or lease, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Applicable taxes calculated before CAD$1,000 offer is deducted. ©2015 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ®: Registered trademark of Price Costco International, Inc. used under license. ©2015 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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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 Customer 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). ^Offer valid from December 1, 2015 to January 4, 2016 (the “Program Period”) to Canadian resident customers. Receive $500 towards the purchase, lease or factory‐order of a 2016 Lincoln MKX or Navigator, or $1,000 towards the purchase, lease or factory‐order of any 2015 Lincoln model, 2016 MKC or 2016 MKZ AWD – all Limo/Livery models excluded (each an “Eligible Model”) during the Program Period. Limit one (1) incentive redemption per Eligible Model sale. ~Offer valid between December 11, 2015 and January 4, 2016 (the “Offer Period”) to Canadian residents. Receive $750 (on 2016 model years) or $1,000 (on 2015 model years) towards the purchase or lease of a new Lincoln MKZ, MKS, MKC, MKX, MKT or Navigator (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Only one (1) bonus offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle.

Taxes payable before offer amount is deducted. Offer is not raincheckable. ¤MyLincoln Mobile app is available as a free download through the Apple® App Store and GoogleTM Play for smartphones for 2015 MKC, and MKZ, and 2016 MKC, MKZ, MKX, and Navigator models. Text and data rates apply to usage. Base app includes Lincoln Support, Locator, Roadside Assistance, and Settings functionality. Enhanced app available for Reserve and Preferred Equipment Groups on select 2015 models (with an embedded modem) only and additionally includes Vehicle Status and Remote Features functionality (complimentary for four years). *Bridge of Weir is a trademark of Bridge of Weir Leather Company Limited. Figure(s) achieved using premium unleaded gasoline. †Optional feature; availability varies by model. Features/functionality vary by vehicle/model. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use SYNC System/other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones. Message and data rates may apply. Optional Navigation system map updates cannot be received via wi‐fi and require a separate update. ©2015 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription.

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The Era, Thursday, December 24, 2015

THE ROAD AHEAD

Viva rapidway construction shifting from Davis Drive to Yonge Street next year

By Chris Simon

csimon@yrmg.com

While construction will end on one major Newmarket road next year, it is ready to truly ramp up along another.

After significant delays in work along the Davis Drive corridor, the 2.6-kilometre Viva Yellow route began operation weeks ago.

The bus travels in the rapidway from Yonge Street to Roxborough Road and then continues in mixed traffic with curbside stops and a turn-around at a new $4-million Hwy. 404 park-and-ride facility. GO will begin service to the lot in January.

However, there’s still work to do on Davis, with 400 trees and 21,000 shrubs scheduled for planting in the spring.

“All remaining work will be completed by mid-year,” York Region Rapid Transit Corporation chief communications officer Dale Albers said.

“We’ll also replace any items under warranty if required and remove the temporary asphalt sidewalk sections to complete them with tiles.”

Once complete, this section of Davis will include wider boulevards, increased trees and shrubs, and rapid transit stations “designed for safety and comfort”. The rapidway stations include arched glass canopies that protect from the elements, including a nine-metre enclosed and heated waiting area. Safety and accessibility features include a textured surface near the platform edge, level boarding from the platform to the bus, a public address system for updating riders and an emergency call button.

Of course, the road had its share of controversy. The $260-million Davis reconstruc-

tion project fell behind schedule and some business owners said they were forced to lay off staff or shut their doors entirely because the work deterred patrons for years.

Some residents also complained about the lack of sidewalk accessibility and pedestrian crosswalks through the construction zone this year, which made walking to stores and physician offices difficult.

Now, that major construction is ready to shift to Yonge.

The Yonge project is still largely in the design stages, though crews are currently removing trees and relocating utilities and underground infrastructure, building retaining walls and restoring culverts. It is expected to include a 2.4- kilometre rapidway between Mulock Drive and Davis. Centrelane Viva stations will be located at Davis, Eagle Street and Mulock.

YRRTC officials have also mentioned the anticipated December 2018 completion date for the $430-million Yonge reconstruction — which includes Mulock to Davis in Newmarket, and Levendale to 19th avenues and Hwy. 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive in Richmond Hill — is also subject to change.

While unforeseen circumstances can always arise, the Yonge project is more straightforward than Davis, Mayor Tony Van Bynen said.

“We’ve learned a lot,” he said. “There are a number of different dynamics at play with Yonge. There were a lot of complexities based on the size of the right-of-way Davis had; Yonge is a much different story. The right-of-way is much larger. Many of the challenges we had on Davis don’t exist on Yonge. I’m optimistic it will represent less of a challenge.”

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Viva buses are now running in dedicated rapidways along a stretch of Davis Drive in Newmarket, but as construction winds down there, it’s gearing up on Yonge Street.

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York Region providing free transit rides on New Year’s Eve In an effort to assist passengers in getting to and from their New Year’s Eve celebrations safely, York Region Transit/Viva is offering free transit service on Dec. 31, starting at 7 p.m.

Late-night service will be extended on select routes until approximately 5 a.m. and on Mobility Plus and select TTC routes operating in the region until approximately 4 a.m. Community bus routes and Dial-a-Ride routes will continue operating on regular schedules.

The region encourages you to check its website, to learn more about all of the holi-

Newmarket Public Library provides access to it all at www.newmarketpl.ca/free

day service changes.

YRT/Viva offers local and rapid transit services throughout all nine municipalities in York. More than 125 routes keep residents connected within the region, as well as connecting to service in the Toronto and Peel.

For planned service changes, major service alerts, news, travel tips and other relevant transit information, call 1-866-MOVEYRT (668-3978), visit yrt.ca or follow YRT/ Viva on Facebook and Twitter. You can also check out talk2yrt.ca to view questions and answers about YRT/Viva or submit your own questions.

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NOT VALID FOR REDEMPTION IN ANY STORE OR PHARMACY IN QUEBEC. TO THE CUSTOMER/CONSUMER: Provincial Law may require the retailer to charge the applicable tax on the full value of the purchase(s) before the redemption in coupon value. GST, HST, QST and PST are included in face value, where applicable. Coupon is void if reproduced or altered from original.Any other use constitutes fraud. Limit one coupon per purchase and per person, and may not be combined with any other offer. No facsimiles. Offer valid only at participating retailers in Canada excluding Quebec. Available while quantities last. COUPON EXPIRY DATE: December 31, 2015 © Johnson & Johnson Inc. 2015

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 Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Ford 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). Offer only valid from November 3, 2015 to January 4, 2016 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with an eligible Costco membership on or before October 31, 2015. Receive $1,000 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2015/2016 Ford (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX, GT350, GT500, F-150 Raptor, 50th Anniversary Edition Mustang, Mustang Shelby 350/350R and Medium Truck) model (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Limit one (1) offer per each Eligible Vehicle purchase or lease, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Applicable taxes calculated before CAD$1,000 offer is deducted. ®:Registered trademark of Price Costco International, Inc. used under license. Offer valid between December 11, 2015 and January 4, 2016 (the “Offer Period”) to Canadian residents.

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The Era, Thursday, December 24, 2015

NEWMARKET TOYOTA’s

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The Era, Thursday, December 24, 2015

Starts Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm

32nd Annual

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that happens ONCE a year!

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AUDIO & SURROUND SOUND SYSTEMS Liptons is the #1 store in York Region for all audio systems and components.

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It was another year of highs, lows and interesting moments in the world of local sports. Read on for John Cudmore’s annual recollection of some moments that stood out in 2015.

Rosie MacLennan wins gold in Pan Am Games trampoline at the Toronto Coliseum.

Newmarket’s Peter Orr (above) celebrates after he knocks the ball loose from United States’ catcher Thomas Murphy to score the game winning run as Canada beats the U.S. 7-6 in 10 innings to win the gold medal in men’s baseball at the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games at President’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark July 19.

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After 28 years of serving the community, Aurora’s Timberlane Athletic Club will close its doors at the end of the year, due to the land and building being sold to a developer to be rebuilt as a subdivision. Ellie Daniels is one of the club’s rising junior talents.

Erie Otters captain and Newmarket athlete Connor McDavid (right) hugs teammate Darren Raddysh after falling to the Oshawa Generals in OHL Final play at the General Motors Centre last spring. McDavid later was selected first overall in the National Hockey League draft by the Edmonton Oilers.

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4Bouncing back: Despite battling the effects of a concussion from just a few weeks earlier, King City’s Rosie MacLennan repeats as Pan Am Games gold medal winner with her performance in Toronto in July. She later qualified for a 2016 Rio Olympics berth.

4Wild finish: On an errant pickoff attempt and a second throwing error, Pete Orr of Newmarket circles the bases with the winning run as Canada edges the United States 7-6 in the gold medal game of the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games in Ajax.

Orr batted an impressive .353 in Canada’s eight games.

4Ol’ Deadeye: In late January, Holland Landing’s Kevin Pangos breaks the Gonzaga University men’s basketball record for three-point shots as he shoots three-for-five in a win over Portland Pirates. The senior broke the record of 288 held by Blake Sepp. Pangos is currently playing professionally in Spain.

4Golden girl: Newmarket’s Gabrielle Daleman claims her first Canadian senior women’s figure skating title in Kingston in late January. The 2012 junior national champion held

off Prescott’s Alaine Chartrand for her victory.

4Silver is the new gold: With many team members convinced they had no chance to advance, the Aurora Tigers hit the road from Sarnia to make their way home from the midget double-A Silver Stick tournament in January. A quick recall later and the Tigers carted off the title by defeating Markham Majors in the final.

It was the second of two Silver Stick titles for Tigers teams, matching the feat of the atom AE squad in Pelham.

4Girls rule, too: The host Aurora Panthers captured Silver Stick gold in Aurora, edg-

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4Bumper crop: With first overall pick Connor McDavid leading the way, it was an exceptional NHL entry draft for the York Simcoe Express.

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by Edmonton Oilers.

Later, Travis Dermott was picked by the Toronto Maple Leafs and Graham Knott was snapped up by the Chicago Blackhawks, both in the second round.

4More Pan Ams metal: Nadia Popov of Newmarket was a member of Team Canada which won gold in the women’s rugby 7s …

Ed Veal of Queensville helped Canada’s men’s pursuit team to cycling bronze.

4High hopes: Projected as a potential star, Newmarket Stingrays’ Danielle Hanus turns down several suitors, including several high-profile NCAA schools, to join the Swimming Canada High Performance Centre in Saanich, B.C and attend nearby University of Victoria.

4Season for the ages: The Newmarket Hawks peewee baseball team wins the Baseball Ontario Eliminations tournament and the prestigious Lions CNE tournament to become the first Newmarket Baseball Association team to accomplish that double feat. In all, it was a storybook season for the 12and 13-year-old Hawks.

Right-handed Brady Wagenhoffer sweeps Baseball Ontario and York Simcoe Baseball Association honours as top pitcher for peewee-andbelow age groups for the second time in four seasons.

4Vacation destination: St. Louis Blues’ Brian Elliott was about to start enjoying the all-star break lounging in the Turks & Caicos when the call came to replace injured Columbus Blue Jackets’ goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky for the NHL All Star Game weekend in Columbus, Ohio. It was the second all-star game of the Newmarket resident’s career.

4Double double: Liam Draxl of Newmarket wins the boys singles and doubles titles for the under-14 and under-16 age groups at the Ontario Tennis Association closed championships in late June and early July.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND IN THE MATTER OF an application by The Regional Municipality of York for approval to expropriate an interest in lands in the Town of Newmarket described as follows: A temporary easement or rights in the nature of a temporary easement commencing on December 8, 2016 and expiring on January 1, 2019, required for the purpose of entering on the lands with all vehicles, machinery, workmen and other material for construction purposes, which may include (1) relocation of existing services and utilities, (2) work that supports the construction of municipal infrastructure within the Region’s permanent takings, (3) staging and storage of materials and equipment, (4) geotech testing, borehole testing, and other investigative works, (5) removal, relocation and/or installation of signage, (6) hard and soft landscaping, paving, grading and reshaping the lands to the limit of the reconstruction of the municipal road fronting the lands herein described, (7) the installation and removal of temporary (i) pedestrian access and walkways, (ii) parking measures including re-striping of aisles, lanes, and parking stalls, (iii) shoring and formwork, (iv) drainage and erosion/sediment control measures (v) traffic signals, (vi) fencing, and (vii) handrails, and (8) works ancillary to any of the foregoing and necessary to the works to be performed in association with the purpose of implementing road and intersection improvements along Yonge Street, including associated local roads, and to provide designated lanes for the vivaNext transit system and works ancillary thereto, For the purposes of implementing road and intersection improvements along Yonge Street from Sawmill Valley Drive/Savage Road to Davis Drive in Newmarket, and to provide designated lanes for the Viva transit system, streetscaping, boulevards and works ancillary thereto.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate a temporary easement interest in the lands described in Schedule ‘A’ below.

Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice.

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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK Dino Basso Commissioner of Corporate Services This notice first published on the 17th day of December, 2015.

Schedule “A” 1. Part of Lot 90, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 1, Plan YR2071896 2. Part of Lot 90, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 1, Plan YR2071898 3. Part of Lot 90, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 2, Plan YR2071904 4. Part of Lot 91, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 2, Plan YR2071906 5. Part of Lot 91, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 2, Plan YR2071911 6. Part of Common Elements of York Region Condominium Plan No. 877, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 5, 6 and 7, Plan YR2071922 7. Part of Common Elements of York North Condominium Plan No. 5, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 1, 4 and 7, Plan YR2071942 8. Part of Block A, Plan M-1509, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 9, 10 and 11, Plan YR2071954 9. Part of Lot 92, Concession 1, W.Y.S., Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 2, Plan YR2071956 10. Part of Block A, Plan M-9, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 and 20, Plan YR2071962 11. Part of Block A, Plan M-9, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 5, 6 and 7, Plan YR2074287 12. Part of Lot 93, Concession 1, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 3, Plan YR2071972 13. Part of Lots 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33, Plan 359, Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality

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SMOOTH SKATING Newmarket Jets’ Maximiliano Garcia won this semifinal during the Ontario provincial speed skating meet at Newmarket’s Magna Centre last spring.

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Hurricanes head coach chopped 4In the Hall-ways: Newmarket resident Jim Brennan was inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame in November.

A few days later, the executive director for the Aurora Youth Soccer Club, entered the Newmarket Sports Hall of Fame.

4Power play: After squeezing his team into the Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs, general manager and head coach Brian Perrin is chopped by Newmarket Hurricanes’ ownership. The former coach-ofthe-year was chastised often by ownership regarding his choice of lineups, prompting in-game emails from one owner.

4King of swing: Danny King at the Performance Academy at Magna was named the PGA of Canada player of the year award to cap a stellar season. The Milton resident won the PGA Club Professional Championship of Canada in November at Verrado Golf Club in Buckeye, Arizona to become the first player to win three national PGA titles in the same calendar year. He earlier won the PGA Championship of Canada and the PGA of Canada team championship with Billy Walsh.

4Bench shifts: Change in ownership signifies it is time to get out of town as James Richmond leaves the Aurora Tigers as GM and head coach after five seasons.

He accepts as job as assistant coach with the Mississauga Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League.

His replacement, Mark Joslin, lasted 13 games, replaced by former assistant Thomas Milne.

4On the run: The family that runs ultra-marathons together …

Ultramarathoner George Biondic and wife Erlinda both turned in impressive efforts in the spring.

George, 63, finished sixth in an international field of the 20th annual Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 10-day ultramarathon in Queens, New York, setting a Canadian record by covering 944.6 kilometres. He broke the existing record by 37 kilometres.

Later, Erlinda set several world bests in the women’s 75-79 category when she covered 227 kilometres during the New Jersey Trail Series’ 3 Days At The Fair Ultramarathon held in Sussex County, New Jersey.

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best in sports 2015 Newmarket Raiders’ senior girls basketball team raises the YRAA championship trophy for the fourth straight year. 4 In centre photo, Newmarket Raiders’ Daishauna Higgs (right) breaks away and looks for a teammate to pass off to during YRAA girls field hockey action against Mulock Ravens. Raiders eventually made it through to the regional finals before losing to Bill Crothers Colts. 6 Newmarket Baseball Association hosted its annual opening day festivities with a parade to the Newmarket Fairgrounds. These Timbit players had the honour of leading the procession. 6

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St. Andrew’s blanks rivals to take championship 4Sneaky, Scrooge: ClubLink waits until Dec. 23, late in the day, to release announcement of its partnership with Geranium Homes to develop the former Highland Gate golf property, initially purchased as part of a two-course package for $6.9-million in 1997.

Sure, this was 2014, but the partnership tried to bury the news, so we have no trouble sneaking it in for 2015.

This month, the partners offered the land back to the Town of Aurora for … ahem, $98-million.

4Skittles starburst: Dan Nicoletta is named MVP as the Newmarket (senior) Hawks capture the Greater Toronto Baseball League playoff championship with a sweep of three games in the double-knockout final tournament.

4National champ: Sharon’s Ryan Lee scored a pair of third-period goals as Six Nations Arrows defeated Coquitlam Adanacs 9-4 to clinch the Minto Cup in September.

The title is symbolic of the top Junior A lacrosse team in Canada.

Lee was traded to the Arrows at the trade deadline. A star at the collegiate level with the NCAA’s RIT Tigers, Lee went on to contribute 10 goals in 16 playoff games with Six Nations.

Long may it run: Billed as the longest running minor hockey tournament in the world, the Newmarket Atom Tournament marks its 65th running in December. Considering organized youth sports largely came along after 1950, they probably are right.

4School is in: Aurora resident Graham Brown is introduced in September as CEO for the Canadian Interuniversity Sport after a 13-year stint at Rugby Canada. The CIS, in general, is a well-kept secret with sport competition at a higher calibre than

most people realize.

4Schooled: St. Andrew’s College Saints blank arch-rival Upper Canada College Blues 2-0 to win the inaugural National Independent Schools Invitational Championship hockey tournament in March. The Saints finished the season 46-6-6 overall, including winning the Ontario independent schools title.

On the run II: Aurora Eagles’ Cameron Ormond tops the girls midget field to win gold at the OFSAA cross-country championships in Duntroon in November.

4Gold +: The York Avengers under-16 girls basketball team wins Ontario Basketball’s Division 1 provincial title for the second consecutive year. This time, however, the Avengers were playing one year up at the U-17 level at the championships held in Sudbury.

4Back for more: After winning bronze in the previous two years, St. Maximilian Kolbe pole vaulter Ross Benn breaks through for gold at the OFSAA track and field championships with a 4.5-metre winning performance in the boys senior category.

Meanwhile, Cardinal Carter Celtics junior Spencer Guglietti wins the shot put for the second straight year.

4Food fight: Given the current ridiculous situation, just a guess that the Town of Newmarket can’t wait for the end of its concessions contract in May. Fans can’t even buy a coffee at the Ray Twinney Complex since the current provider withdrew its service at the facility last spring.

The Hurricanes have done plenty enough wrong on their own to chase away long-time volunteers and fans but at least the Junior A franchise had the presence of mind to put an independent concessions truck out front of the rink on game days and nights.

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Huron Heights Warriors Gregg Anderson plows through a crowd in a pre-season match against St. Andrew’s College Saints. Warriors went on to win YRAA championship and OFSAA Simcoe Bowl title.

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ondary School graduate Robert Pipitone won bronze in the 100 metres and took silver in the 200 at the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles held in July.

Pay up … or not: Ontario Basketball introduces a $300 player transfer fee for the 2015-16 season, payable to the association losing the player. Confusion ensues after it is revealed not all organizations will demand payment of the fee.

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behind 19-11 victory over the host Brantford Red Sox boosts the Aurora King Jays to a Baseball Ontario rookie ball double-A title.

4Uplifting effort: In her international debut, Aurora’s Melissa Lee sets a Canadian record in dead-lift on the way to gold in the women’s under-90 kilograms category as the World Powerlifting Congress junior championships in Idaho City, Idaho.

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It’s definitely been painful mentally. I think the toughest part is waiting. I can’t play the game I love.

It’ll be easier when I’m skating again.’

— Holland Landing’s Sam Bennett, discussing his time on the sidelines due to a shoulder injury while pals play for gold as members of Team Canada at the world junior hockey championships.

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I look at the list and there’s not a lot of guys pushing 40. I really believe you are who you hang around with.

This keeps you young.

They’re all so strong and competitive that it pushes you. There’s been a few pinch me moments. It’s been a wild ride. I’m kind of like Uncle Ed.’

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I support both options, the NCAA and OHL. But I was amazed by the (Notre Dame) campus and facilities. I just didn’t think I could pass up the opportunity.’

— Aurora resident Cameron Morrison, discussing his choice to accept a scholarship starting in 2017-18 from Notre Dame University ahead of the OHL’s North Bay Battalion, who chose him third in the 2014 draft.

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You have to take a look down the road and see what’s there.

There’s lots of courses on the market for sale and not a lot of buyers out there. There’s too many courses in the industry, especially for this area.’

— Founding owner Dalton Hicks, announcing the sale of Cardinal Golf Club’s 72-hole complex in July.

Effective January 4, 2016, York Region Transit (YRT /Viva) will operate Dial-a-Ride (DAR) North in the Towns of East Gwillimbury and Georgina.

Dial-a-Ride (DAR) North is an on-request service to improve transportation options for residents in northern York Region. DAR North is provided in partnership with Community and Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS).

Who can use DAR North?

The service connects customers to existing public transit service and is intended for any resident whose address exceeds walking distance of a bus stop.

How does DAR North work? > Rides must be booked in advance > A YRT/Viva-marked accessible vehicle will pick you up and drop you off at your requested bus stop > The pick-up and drop-off locations must be within the predetermined service area for DAR North > Visit yrt.ca/DAR to see the service map

When is DAR North available? > Monday to Friday • mornings – 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

• evenings – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

How do I book a ride? > During DAR North hours, call 1-844-667-5327 at least 60 minutes in advance of your trip > A customer service representative will assist with trip planning > Trips can be booked up to one week in advance > You may have to wait up to 60 minutes to allow the DAR North vehicle to complete other trips How do I pay for my ride?

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— Canadian ladies figure skating champion Gabrielle Daleman, who was competing at the Trophee Eric Bompard International competition in Bourdeaux, France the November night terrorists attacked several venues in Paris.

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It’s a new generation that wants more flexibility and opportunity.

We’re trying to be sensitive and cooperative to those demands.

CYCLIST ED VEAL We’re trying to create opportunities at every level. It’s not just midget but we have to start somewhere.’

— Queensville’s Ed Veal, who at 38 years is easily the oldest member of Cycling Canada’s squad for the Pan Am Games. He helped the men`s pursuit team to a bronze medal.

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I’m not going to lie, I was scared.

It was a scary situation. My heart is with Paris and members of the French skating team.’

— OMHA executive director Richard Ropchan, on creating opportunities for midget players below the triple-A level to play for teams beyond their community programs. It is the latest in a series of creating freer movement in youth hockey which only a few years ago was a harsh battleground for residency and transfer issues.

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I think this season is a turning point for us to make it work.

We recognize that we have to survive with 10 teams and don’t want to lose any.’

— YRAA football convenor Jeff Masterson regarding the state of high school football on the eve of the season opening games. Prior to kickoff, the number of participants was nine as Woodbridge College folded its team.

A lot of these kids are great athletes, so why not hockey? It’s a Canadian game and they’re living in Canada. They’re at school and their friends are playing and talking hockey, so why not?’

— York Simcoe and Aurora Minor Hockey Association president Joe Bentolila, proposing an introductory program for children of various ethnic backgrounds.

Holland Landing’s Sam Bennett forced to sit out during Team Canada world junior championships but, ultimately, competed in the NHL playoffs for the Calgary Flames.

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THE ROAD AHEAD

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There are a number of high profile murder cases coming in York Region in 2016. Here are a few: Mario Wint: The then-30-year-old Newmarket man was charged with the second degree murder of his two-year-old son, Mathias. The spoken-word poet, who has been in prison since the arrest, and a large group of his friends have been maintaining his innocence since the incident. Wint had only just received custody of his boy before the incident.

Jason Hay: The then-27-year-old was arrested in a high-profile and high-risk take down on Hwy. 400 in the summer of 2015 after he was charged with the first-degree murder of two people who had been in the Moka Cafe. He allegedly entered and opened fire hitting four people in all. His mother, father and sister have all gone on the record claiming he was not responsible for the shootings, despite being found guilty of manslaughter in another case only a few years prior.

Rustom Irani and Heather Speed: Irani, a then-31-year-old, and Speed, a then-34-year-old, were charged with first-degree murder after Aleeya Raza was found dead in a Markham driveway on Nov. 28. Little

John Jansen: The then-38-year-old from Bradford is charged with first-degree murder in relation to the murder of Ronidy Roseborough, 65, from Newmarket. After the murder, Jansen went on the lam and was eventually brought down in his hometown. In the summer, Mahyar Dadollahi-Sarab, 32, of East Gwillimbury was also charged and will face trial.

Clyde Marshall and Sabrina Chouart: The two were charged with murder after going on the run with their dog after allegedly killing Vaughan roofer Sina Parsi in their apartment. Parsi disappeared after attending a soccer game. After finding his truck in a nearby parking lot, police’s attention eventually drifted to the neighbouring apartment buildings. Although much of the case is shrouded in mystery, police said Chouart and Parsi came to know each other through work.

Timothy Lee and David Odesho: Lee was charged in relation to a double-murder in Richmond Hill, an 18-year-old and 16-year-old in 2014, suspected to be drug related. David Odesho is charged with another Vaughan cafe murder of Sarhad Sadiq, from Nobleton.

Ombud gets regional appointment Got a beef with York Region?

Council has appointed ADR Chambers Inc. as its ombudsman, which acts as an office of last resort for the public to bring forward unresolved complaints when all other processes have been exhausted.

Beginning Jan. 1, the ombudsman, which acts at arms’ length from council, will independently receive, review and investigate complaints, provide periodic updates as a result of investigations and produce an annual report of its activities.

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providing transparent, responsive and efficient public service. Our track record speaks for itself,” chair Wayne Emmerson said in a statement.

Beginning in 2016, the Ontario ombudsman’s jurisdiction will include municipalities.

At the same time, councils have the authority to appoint their own ombudsman.

“We believe a locally appointed ombudsman is better positioned to address complaints and recommend a course of action based on the local context of the communities we serve,” Emmerson said.

ADR Chambers Inc. has more than 20 years of experience providing mediation, arbitration and investigation services for the public and private sectors.

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When red-light cameras were rolled out at 20 of the most dangerous intersections across the region, it was easy to call the move a cash grab.

But now, a year later and armed with impressive new facts, York Region hopes you will reevaluate your position.

“This is based on science, not politics,” said Brian Titherington, the region’s director of road and traffic operations.

According to his office, there has been huge reductions in rightangle crashes – aka T-bones, by far the most dangerous – across a number of intersections in the region.

For example, at Green Lane and Yonge Street, between Newmarket and East Gwillimbury, collisions fell from 14 in 2013 to four in 2014.

At Hwy. 7 and Weston Road, they dropped from 15 to nine.

In all, Titherington said there has been an almost 50 per cent drop in collisions at all 20 intersections, falling from 71 collisions to 37.

“It’s a safety tool,” he added.

“And we’re quite proud of the data is bearing that out.”

This is not the only information the region wants you to consider. He added that, so far, the project has been largely revenue

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While it raised some $1.5 million from the $325 fines, the court costs are equal to or even outweigh that number, he said.

And Titherington said if anyone out there doubts that town staff get nailed like the rest of us, he said they do. To prove it, he explained how one of his staff has already paid the fine.

In 2016, the region will be adding 20 more cameras and switching some existing locations.

By 2017, those new cameras will be running, as long as council agrees with the budget.

So far, the busiest sites in terms of tickets include Bathurst and Hwy. 7, which up to date data indicates has doled out 2,469 tickets and Yonge and Hwy. 7, which has resulted in 1,057 tickets.

Although Titherington understands the cameras can be annoying for motorists, he said you can’t argue with safety statistics, especially when so many people are already dying on our roads.

“It frustrates people,” he admitted, “but numbers are numbers.”

He noted that once people start getting used to cameras being so prevalent, he expects the 50-per-cent drop in collisions will settle somewhere around a 30-per-cent reduction.

Some of the other jurisdictions that have red-light cameras include Toronto, Ottawa, Peel, Hamilton, Halton and Waterloo.

Environmentalists slam York on what it calls its ‘1950s style development patterns’

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Red-light cameras raised $1.5 million for the region in 2015. It hopes to add 20 new ones this coming year.

With another 700,000 residents making York Region home over the next quarter century, council is expected next spring to choose between two possible growth scenarios.

Under the first model, the region is looking at the minimum amount of intensification allowed by the province, which would permit more development to be built on now-undeveloped land.

The second scenario would see more development take place in already established communities while still allowing construction on undeveloped land.

That would balance good planning policies with market housing demands, the region’s chief planner, Val Shuttleworth, said.

However, environmentalists are upset council may consider expanding the region’s urban boundary beyond growth already accounted for and say the two remaining options on the table will lead to sprawl.

“Allowing an expansion of urban boundaries as part of the region’s growth management plan contradicts the region’s own planning report that clearly indicates that there is more than enough land already allocated for future growth to 2041,” environmental watchdog Environmental Defence said.

Not expanding the urban boundary would lead to smarter, more compact growth better supporting investments in public transit, the group said, urging the region to consult with residents before settling on an option.

“Council’s decision to drop the most efficient growth scenario and, instead, continue 1950s style development patterns, which pave over farmland, shows why we need continued provincial leadership in land use planning,” it added.

But funnelling all those people into already established communities would create high densities that residents who have chosen to make York home wouldn’t want, developers and some councillors argue.

Many residents want to live in York because it offers traditional family housing, said David Stewart, vice-president of TACC Developments.

The region’s move toward choosing a preferred growth blueprint next spring comes amid new recommendations on the province’s greenbelt and growth plans from a panel headed by former Toronto mayor David Crombie.

The recommendations are applauded by the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance, made up of more than 117 organizations, because they increase the size of the greenbelt and curb urban sprawl.

“The panel’s call for greater urban densities that limit sprawl and enable better transit is a clear, smart solution,” said Environmental Defence executive director Tim Gray, a member of the alliance’s steering committee.

“It sets the stage for the province to provide transit funding incentives that are contingent on growing more compactly and for Ontario to clarify to communities that land cannot be removed from the greenbelt to ensure sprawl is slowed and stopped.”

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THE ROAD AHEAD

Mental health, addiction issues new initiative of region, police in ’16

By Chris Traber

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York Region and York Regional Police are partnering on new initiatives to address increasing mental health and addiction issues in York Region in the new year.

Efforts will focus on building resilience in our communities, providing ongoing support to those living with mental illness and partnering for effective crisis intervention, York Region chairperson and CEO Wayne Emmerson said.

“A pro-active approach to providing the right supports at the right time will help keep residents out of crisis and reduce mentalhealth demands on our emergency responders.”

It’s estimated 30 per cent of Ontarians will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives. In York Region, mental health related calls to police and EMS have increased more than 40 per cent over the past five years.

Diagnosed or undiagnosed mental illness, special needs or addictions can create barriers to finding appropriate social supports,

Newmarket Regional Councillor and community and health services chairperson John Taylor said.

“Better co-ordination of mental health service delivery between government partners and community agencies will ensure better outcomes for more vulnerable residents in need of help,” Taylor said.

Activities led by York Region and York Regional Police under the mental health initiatives partnership include: • Enhancing elementary and secondary school and Transition to Parenting programs to promote positive mental health for students and provide targeted supports to parents with anxiety, depression or potentially undiagnosed Perinatal Mood Disorder; • Establishing an internal mental health working group to deliver more integrated services; • Analysing local mental health data and engaging with service providers and partners to better understand local mental health and addition issues; • Providing education and training to staff to help identify and

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THE ROAD AHEAD

Region’s senior citizens may get transit fare break next year

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eniors may get a free ride starting in 2016.

York Region councillors will look at the possibility of letting seniors ride York Region Transit/Viva public transit at no cost or for a reduced fare.

The issue is expected to come to council in the spring.

Other municipalities offer fare breaks to seniors and York should look at doing the same, according to Vaughan Councillor Michael Di Biase, who is proposing the plan.

The region’s senior population is growing, with the number of residents over the age of 65 expected

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Meanwhile, the region established a seniors’ advisory task force in 2015 to explore opportunities to improve supports and services for older residents, Di Biase said.

One way the region can support the health and well-being of seniors so they can lead healthy, active lives and stay involved in their communities is to provide

them with more affordable transit options, he said, adding many seniors are on fixed incomes.

“The main thing is, during the day, a lot of the buses in the city of Vaughan are empty and they travel back and forth. Why not give seniors an opportunity for them to go out of their homes and do some shopping or just go to the club?” Di Biase said.

“I think it’s a great opportunity.

Why not take advantage of it? A number of seniors have made that request because they really can’t afford it and they would like to get out and they can do so during the day.”

Di Biase said there are a num-

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For example, seniors between the ages of 65 and 74 could pay $1 per ride while seniors over 75 could ride for free.

It will depend on the cost and the region’s financial resources, Di Biase said.

Last March, council approved fare increases that boosted single ticket prices July 1 and will bring another hike next July.

The fare for seniors and children went up 10 cents to $2.10 last summer and will climb to $2.20 next summer.

The adult fare went up 10 cents to $3.40 last July and will increase to $3.50 next July.

Cash fares for everyone remained at $4.

Property taxpayers pay 61 per cent of the fare costs, with riders paying 39 per cent, according to Richmond Hill Councillor Vito Spatafora, chair of the region’s transportation committee.

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After putting off making a decision in November about electing York’s chairperson, regional council will take another stab at tackling the high-profile issue early in 2016.

The chair, arguably the region’s most powerful political position, is now selected at the beginning of each term by a majority of 20 regional councillors.

But it should be voters making the decision, argues Markham Councillor Joe Li, who brought in a motion at the Nov. 19 council meeting.

“We are telling the world we should be more democratic. You see around the world, people are fighting now for a democratic process,” he said.

A number of residents urged council to move to an elected chair.

Voters should decide the position, which oversees a budget of more than $2 billion and represents the region on the provincial, national and international stages, 16-yearold Aurora resident Benjamin Williamson said.

“Canada is a democracy where the people’s voice matters,” he said.

Bob Mok, president of the Downtown Markham Ratepayers Association, said the current system means the chair does not have a mandate from voters.

“It (the position) is indebted to the small circle of voters within the York Region council who put it there,” he said.

“It is imperative that change must come and without further delay.”

The issue will now come back to council Feb. 18, along with a staff report on the chair selection process in other regions.

Chairs in Durham, Halton and Waterloo are elected by voters.

Staff will also submit a report about undertaking a comprehensive review of governance in the region, along with proposed terms of reference for a study.

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Elva Jean Morrison April 3, 1944 – December 26, 2014

In loving memory of our son, brother, father and grandfather Michael William (Mike) December 30, 1959 - December 22, 1989

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The special years will not return When we were all together, But with love and pride within our hearts, You will walk with us forever.

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We watched you suffer day by day And could not help in any way But just stood by and saw you pass Into the saviour’s arms at last

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narly old apple trees line the driveway of the Agg home in Richmond Hill, a silent reminder of Berthe’s simple pleasures in life: fresh baked pie and sliced apples on toast.

Berthe Agg didn’t seek out the grander luxuries, her husband Joe recalls. Old movies and game shows, fishing, family, friends and a little bit of wine every day were what made Berthe happy.

She was a good housekeeper and an even better chef — her pastry was second to none — but her simple kindness, above all, is what those who loved Berthe will remember.

Berthe passed away under the driveway apple trees from an aneurysm Nov. 7 at the age of 76.

Like her parents before her, she lived a life of quiet generosity, Joe recalls.

Berthe grew up in a remote community about 200 miles north of Quebec City, in a town known to be the coldest in the country, where life was not always easy.

Her father owned a general store and had a reputation far and wide for being a generous man.

“He basically gave away the store,” Joe says. “He felt badly for people who came in hungry and gave them groceries for free.”

That kindness caused him to lose the store, however, and the family — with 13 children — was left with nothing.

“They had nowhere to live and

moved around the Lac Saint Jean area. They would be in these cold, uninsulated houses heated by wood stoves. Berthe and her sisters slept like spoons, trying to stay warm.”

Her nose, she used to say, stayed frozen all winter long.

Berthe’s family suffered more tragedy along the way and deaths long before their time, but kindheartedness survived.

As a young woman, Berthe and her sister were lucky to find jobs at Bell Canada. She later moved to Toronto where, in the late 1960s, she met Joe on the bus to Richmond Hill. She was a beautiful girl — had even won beauty contests — but Joe was smitten by her friendly personality.

“There was always a friendliness about her,” Joe recalls. “No matter what their status in life, the lowest or highest, she was friendly towards everybody.”

She loved her job at Bell, worked there for 34 years with hardly a day off, and her employees loved her, Joe says.

She also made her mark in Richmond Hill, working with Joe to organize annual trash pick-ups along the town’s waterways.

She called herself “the boss” of the the creek clean-up efforts, overseeing the paperwork and directing volunteers, while Joe focused on collecting the garbage and recyclables.

Berthe touched many in the community, whether it was the coffee clatch at Walmart or her

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Joe Agg looks at a photo of his wife, Berthe (and inset), who loved trees, Canada and making a difference in her community of Richmond Hill. regular morning chats with Helen, manager of the local Burger King.

Joe has gathered a temporary tribute to Berthe in his dining room filled with memories and mementoes: an award from Bell, a communication recognition from the town and a ceramic rabbit to remind him of her favourite backyard bunny. Her old school books from childhood are filled with hand-stitchery and neatly handwritten notes on how to be a good Catholic; an old ancestry book outlines how the family came to France in the 1600s.

A gold maple leaf and poppy sit atop the container holding her ashes.

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“Adored by children, universally respected and an inspiration to her peers, Mrs. McCluskey was a tireless volunteer, quick to deflect the praise heaped on her.”

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Beloved father of Nancy-Jean and Cindy-Ann. Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church of Aurora. He was one the #1 Voluntold of the Aurora Food Pantry for many years. He enjoyed travelling with his wife, singing, playing games and was always willing to help others.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2015 from 2-5 p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, (at Yonge St.) Aurora, Ontario 905-727-5421.

Funeral Service to be held on Monday, December 28th at 12 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Aurora, 3 3 Wellington Street East, Aurora, Ontario. Interment Goodwood Cemetery.

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BANDY, Lynda Diane (nee Dickinson) 68, of Aurora, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket.

She is survived by her loving husband Daniel Bandy. Mother to Ann (Dave) Christie, Samuel Duplessis, Daniel (Carol Ann) B a n d y J r. , P a m e l a B a n d y, a n d Denise Bandy. Grandmother to TeriA n n K i m b e r, M i c h a e l ( K r i s t a n ) K i m b e r, G l e n n B a n d y, J a s p a r Christie, Christina Bandy, Jordyn Christie, and Kaitlynn Bandy. Greatgrandmother to Mariah and Cashton Kimber. Sister to Marie Collett (Peter), Sandra Tomlinson (Roy).

Sister-in-law to Dianne (Fred) Dyck.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Alexander Bandy, mother Bessie Dickinson, brother David Dickinson, and mother-in-law Helen Embury.

The family sincerely thanks the ICU staff at the Southlake Regional Health Centre and Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home for their loving care.

Lynda wished to be cremated, and no funeral or services.

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Cherished husband of Marlene.

Loving father of John (Diane) and Gordon. Beloved grandfather of Carl, Sean and Matthew Fisher. Dear brother of Anne and Ralph (Diane).

Jon will be sadly missed by many other family members and friends. At Jon's request, cremation has taken place.

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the very end.

She left behind her sons Andre and Bernie, brother Gilles and sisters Miche and Irene.

They planned for about 100 people at the funeral, but many more came to show their respects.

“They just couldn’t get in the doors. They were lined up.”

It brings to Joe’s mind the message from Steve Jobs who, on his deathbed, reportedly felt unsatisfied with his life.

“I guess no matter how much money you have, it’s what you leave behind — your family, your good works — that count. She left a string of good relations, a lot of people who looked up to her and cared for her.”

In lieu of flowers, Joe asked for donations to Toronto Wildlife and the Canadian Mental Health Association. And to those who came to say goodbye, he gave out tree seedlings, 200 in all.

“I wanted them to have something growing, a way for them to say, ‘that’s Berthe’s tree’.”

DITTMAR, Wiltraud Margarete October 4, 1927 - December 21, 2015 Passed away suddenly at home on Monday, December 21st.

Beloved wife and companion for 63 years to Klaus Dittmar of Aurora.

Loving mother of Stefanie and her husband Arthur Lee of Aurora. Loving Omi of David and Caroline Lee. Dear sister of Eberhard Knoll and his wife Sue of Germany.

Cremation. A private family service will take place at a later date.

If desired, donations to World Vision or Plan Canada would be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to the Thompson Funeral Home, Aurora, 905-727-5421 www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

“She was so proud of her national heritage. She did not like to be called French-Canadian. She considered herself a Canadian who spoke French.”

Joe wants folks to know how important it is to get things in order, because that’s what they did — had their wills written up — and it made things much easier. But, he adds, “the one thing that I regret is not properly saying my farewell to her”.

It happened so suddenly. As the ambulance attendants arrived, she joked with them about her appearance — just like her to be thinking of how she impacted others, right to Your community newspaper is celebrating the achievements and contributions of everyday, ordinary people, who have affected the lives of others in extraordinary ways. Leaving a lasting impression on the community, our award-winning journalists will write a fitting tribute in memory of those who have a special story to share.

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Loving wife of William Wrightson and dear mother of Paul (Erin), Christine and Michael (Kelly). Grandmother of Sean, Michael, Anders and Heather.

Predeceased by her brother Jim Olender.

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On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com WHITE, Reece Andre Unexpectedly passed away at home on Monday, December 14, 2015.

Reece White of Cookstown at 20 years of age.

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Faith community dedicated to fight against child poverty

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ith the federal election now in the rear view mirror, York Region’s faith community is determined to keep the issues of child poverty and affordable high quality daycare in the public eye in 2016.

Mosaic Interfaith, made up of York residents belonging to the faiths of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism, urged politicians to address the concerns during the election.

Now, they plan to pressure the

new Liberal government to follow through on its election promises.

“With the new federal government having made significant commitments to both a new child benefit system and to establishing an early learning and child care framework with provinces (and) territories and Indigenous communities, I think we will have lots of opportunities to keep this issue top of mind,” said Carolyn Ferns, public policy and government relations co-ordinator with the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care, who will be a speaker at Mosaic Interfaith’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. event Jan. 17.

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“The trick will be to continue to push the federal government on their promises and to convince Ontario to take a leadership role among provinces in getting the (early learning and child care) framework right.”

Mosaic Interfaith has focused on the need to provide universal and high quality child care as a key strategy to reducing child poverty,

said Natalie Doucet, a member of the organization’s steering committee and a pastoral associate at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Thornhill. At the same time, members recognize concerns require a long-term approach.

“This issue is an issue in progress. It will take time, energy and patience to bring the goal of affordable and universal childcare to fruition,” she said.

“It is an important issue because it says something about the kind of society we want to be.

So, in 2016, we will continue to highlight this issue whenever we have an opportunity to do so.”

Mosaic Interfaith will continue to advocate at all levels of government, Doucet said.

“Investing in children and families, helping to break the cycle of poverty, raising some families out of poverty, (of) which affordable child care is a component, helps build a more just, equitable society and peaceful society, hence affects us all and should matter to all of us,” she said.

“We need to invest in our social infrastructure, in the social conditions that help families and children thrive. When families thrive, the society as a whole thrives and that benefits us all.”

More beds for at-risk, homeless citizens expected in 2016

By Chris Traber

York Region may see more beds for at-risk citizens in the new year.

Ontario’s commitment to infuse $587 million to help families and individuals at risk of homelessness get housing that best suits their needs is a step in the right direction but a “drop in the bucket”, Poverty Action For Change Coalition chairperson Tom Pearson said.

Conversely, York Region Social Services general manager Cordelia Abankwa, whose department will receive $10.5 million from the province’s Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative, is buoyed by the support and the

good it will do.

Pearson, a staunch anti-poverty advocate, reacted skeptically to the Dec. 7 announcement. He suggested the government’s strategy has no timeline, its success is difficult to measure and fails to recognize males, the largest homeless cohort in the region and root causes of homelessness, including addictions.

In essence, Pearson would like Ontario to directly prop up those at risk.

Rather than fund stopgap measures such as setting up emergency shelters for people in crisis, offering homelessness prevention programs and services like street

outreach, food banks and transportation, Pearson wants to see the province give social assistance, welfare and Ontario Disability Support Program recipients a minimum $100 raise.An extra $100 would help those on the brink of homelessness, he said.

Pearson noted York Region maintains a 12 to 15-per-cent demographic living under the poverty line. And, while some 90 per cent of homeless people are men, they have no significant transitional housing and are largely ignored by the system.

Abankwa couldn’t comment on Pearson’s idea to hike social service cheques, noting that would be a

provincial decision.

“I do know that income is one thing and what is huge is housing and transit,” she said.

Ontario’s recent dollars, granted annually, gives municipalities flexibility, she said. In York Region the money is earmarked for rent banks, homelessness prevention, domiciliary hostels and emergency housing and energy funds.

Helping at-risk individuals and families is a monumental task, one that can’t be done alone, she said.

“We need the private sector and government levels to help us,” she said, alluding to the region’s $179million social service budget, of which approximately 84 per cent

is funded by government departments outside the region.

“We’re grateful for the (Initiative) funding. While it’s not new money, it’s ongoing money and will help with innovative programs.”

The region’s housing stability program is enhancing and advancing initiatives to prevent homelessness, she said. While Porter Place is the sole men’s emergency shelter, plans are underway to expand transition facilities for at-risk men.

By 2016, York will open Belinda’s Place, a dedicated women’s shelter, in Newmarket and a new youth hub in Richmond Hill that will add 14 emergency and 11 transitional beds.

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