Newmarket Era, January 21

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Community builder, publisher Proudfoot retires Jan. 29 Becoming Era/Banner publisher ‘a dream’ job

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Longtime Metroland Media vice-president and Metroland Central publisher Ian Proudfoot will retire Jan. 29 to pursue other interests, including expanding his extensive commitment to community and charitable work and perhaps even throwing his hat into the political ring.

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Smoking may be to blame for a fatal fire at a Newmarket seniors residence Sunday afternoon.

Central York Fire Services confirmed a preliminary report from the Fire Marshal deemed the cause accidental, adding smoking was likely a factor in the fire, which took place on the seventh floor of the Fairy Lake Gardens residence.

“Until I receive a final report, (I) can’t confirm officially,” Deputy Fire Chief Rocco Volpe said, of the cause.

A 75-year-old woman died and four other people were taken to hospital with minor

ou won’t get far in a conversation with Ian Proudfoot without talking about community building and the role the newspapers he oversees as publisher have contributed to that goal.

It’s a lifelong legacy that was recognized when he was honoured with the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship in 2011 after being nominated by many community leaders. He was one of only 11 recipients from across the province to receive the award that year.

“I’m really proud of the role we’ve played in building better communities. Take a look at it, whether it’s the hospital or it’s the United Way or the Celebration of the Arts or our staff Santa Fund, the YMCAs and the YRAPs, all those that we’ve played a role in, we’ve made the communities bet-

ter places to live,” Proudfoot said, as he reflected on his career with Metroland Media Group.

After a career spanning an impressive five decades, Proudfoot, 62, will retire Jan. 29 as publisher of Metroland’s sprawling central division, although he will continue his relationship with the company for the next year as a consultant.

Never one to travel an inactive road, Proudfoot is considering a role in politics, although he doesn’t know if that will include a run for office or a position behind the scenes.

He is also committed to coaching young people on making a positive difference, expanding his extensive commitment to charities, launching his new business venture, Catalyst 2 Growth, and spending more time with his family.

His wife, Kathy, is just as active See page A4.

TRANSPORTATION

Afternoon rush hour times worsen: study

Fatal apartment fire deemed accidental

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BY LISA QUEEN

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Morning rush not much better as motorists sit on congested roadways

injuries. The fire was contained to one unit and firefighters extinguished the blaze.

The deceased lived in the unit where the fire occurred.

The 14-storey building is at 468 Eagle St. About 130 people live in the building, which was evacuated. Transit buses were on scene to provide shelter for those being evacuated and many were taken to Newmarket Community Centre, a block away from the seniors home.

Six CYFS units responded to the scene, with the first arriving in 32 seconds, as a firefighter happened to be driving by the scene.

Damage is estimated at about $90,000.

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s if anyone had to tell you, your commute times are getting longer, according to the latest Ministry of Transportation travel time study.

In particular, you’re spending more time in your car during the afternoon rush hour trying to get where you’re going, the study said.

“Focusing on the a.m. peak period, it’s no wonder our corridors down in the southern municipalities are congested. We know that they’re congested and that is reflected in the incremental travel time it’s taking to go through these areas,” Stephen Collins, York Region’s director of

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infrastructure management and the project management office, told a committee meeting.

“The p.m. period is actually worse than the a.m. period. The (road) network is more congested and there is more delay during that p.m. peak period.”

The study details commuter travel times on roads and highways in the Greater Toronto Area in 2014.

Although the study is conducted every two years, York didn’t participate in the 2012 evaluation because the region believed significant road construction, especially in the Hwy. 7 and Yonge Street corridors, would

unfairly skew the results, Collins said.

York’s 2014 results show travel times are getting longer compared to the 2010 results.

During the morning rush, it is now taking commuters on many regional roads and highways in the region twice as long to get to work or other destinations compared to offpeak times.

Vehicles are travelling at about 30 km/h rather than the posted 60 km/h speed limit on those congested roads, the study said.

In the afternoon peak period, travel speed was reduced by almost 70 per cent, with many commuters inching homewards at about 20 km/h.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Town approves 2.99% Hospitals to property tax hike offer cheaper parking fees Watchdog group says town has too many perks

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axes are going up in Newmarket again this year.

Council approved its nearly $115-million operating and $26.7-million capital budgets Monday night. The operating budget includes plans for a 2.99-per-cent increase on the town’s portion of the property tax bill — about $52.69 for the average home assessed at $450,072. The amount includes a .8 per cent infrastructure levy.

“Can you imagine our town if every year council just said ‘no tax increase’?” Councillor Tom Vegh said. “We wouldn’t have Riverwalk Commons. People want their sidewalks plowed (and) talk to us about outdoor rinks and splash pads.

They (speak) about things that cost money. Our costs that we don’t have any control over continue to go up… we need to manage these things and that’s a reality. A zero per

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cent tax increase is the easiest thing in the world; a 2-per-cent increase, that’s tough.”

When combined with the anticipated York Region and school board portions, the average homeowner will pay an additional $104.89 on their property tax bill this year.

Newmarket Taxpayers Advocacy Group president Teena Bogner criticized the budget, specifically the hiring of several new full-time staff members and the inclusion of about $300,000 in funding in the capital budget for the conversion of the Magna Centre restaurant into a town-owned fitness facility.

“Corporate Canada continues to respond to the current economic See page A6.

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York Region resident John families visit loved ones in hospiHazlewood — along with other tal,” Hazlewood said. local citizens as the Fair Hospital “We realize that a goal of zero Parking Charges advocacy group parking charges is still a long way ❑ How should hospitals deal with — has advocated, since 2011, off, but we also realize the ecofunding losses on parking? for lower parking fees, through nomic impact of this decision.”

Email tkibble@yrmg.com meetings with officials, municipal “While the public, as a whole, councils and provincial legislators. benefits from these initiatives, it This week, Newmarket-Aurora has always been our position that daily rate, transferable between MPP Chris Ballard announced it shouldn’t fall on the shoulders of patients and caregivers, allow inat the Central LHIN office in the poor, the elderly or their famiand-out privileges in a 24-hour Markham that, beginning Oct. 1, lies in times of crisis to pay the risperiod and valid for one year. hospitals that charge more than ing prices they’ve encountered “The ability to transfer parking $10 a day for parking must provide five-day, 10-day and 30-day passes passes between family members will go a long way toward helping that are 50-per-cent less than their See page A9.

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TOWN PAGE JANUARY 21, 2016

COUNCIL MEETINGS COUNCIL WORKSHOP January 25, 2016 at 10 a.m. (Re.: Municipal Energy Plan) at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive) NEDAC/COUNCIL WORKSHOP January 26, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Operations Centre in the Training Room (1275 Maple Hill Court) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE February 1, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive) JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE – CENTRAL YORK FIRE SERVICES February 2, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.

(Town of Aurora) COUNCIL February 8, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive) SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE Site Plan Review Committee meetings will only proceed if an application has been received. Contact the Planning division at 905-895-5193.

GET INVOLVED HAVE YOUR SAY ON PROPOSED PLAYGROUND AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

Newmarket residents are invited to ‘get involved’ and provide their feedback by attending our Playground and Park Improvement Public Information Centre on Wednesday, February 3 at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive) from 6 to 8 p.m. for the following parks: • Audrie Sanderson Park (McBean Avenue) • Clare Salisbury Park (Clearmeadow Boulevard) • Ken Sturgeon Park (Lockwood Circle) • Paul Semple Park (Savage Road on the Tom Taylor Trail) This drop-in Public Information Centre will feature proposed drawings and displays on the playground and park improvements. Newmarket staff and our consultant will also be available to answer any inquiries and/or concerns.

For more information, please visit www.newmarket.ca/ParksPIC or call the Town of Newmarket at 905-895-5193.

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WHAT’S ON MAYOR IN THE SQUARE Join Mayor Van Bynen on Friday, January 22 from 11 a.m. to noon for Mayor in the Square at the Newmarket Public Library (438 Park Avenue). The Mayor invites all residents to come by and chat. Call 905-895-5193 for more information.

WARD 7 NEW YEAR’S GATHERING Ward 7 residents are invited to join Councillor Christina Bisanz for the 2nd Annual New Year’s Gathering on Sunday, January 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, Lounge 1 (100 Eagle Street West). Bring your skates and enjoy free skating from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and other fun family activities! For more information call 905-953-5133 ext. 2029.

CARPOOL WEEK - FEBRUARY 1 TO 7 It’s no surprise that carpooling saves you money and time, and reduces your impact on the environment. Fill your empty seats and enjoy all the benefits of carpooling!

Visit www.smartcommute.ca/carpool and sign-in or register an account on the Smart Commute tool. Log a carpool trip at least once during the contest period (January 25 to February 7) for a chance to win 1 of 3 $500 VIA Rail vouchers. For more information call 905-898-5900.

WARD 1 DROP-IN Councillor Tom Vegh invites Ward 1 residents to drop-in for a one-on-one meeting on Tuesday, February 2 between 7 and 9 p.m. at the Magna Centre (800 Mulock Drive). Come and hear what’s happening in your ward. For more information, please contact Councillor Tom Vegh at 905-895-7095 or email tvegh@newmarket.ca WINTERFEST OUTDOOR FOOD VENDORS NEEDED Outdoor food vendors for Winterfest 2016 at Fairy Lake Park are required on Saturday, February 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information please contact dsmith@newmarket.ca SHROVE TUESDAY AT THE NEWMARKET SENIORS’ MEETING PLACE Join us at the Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place (474 Davis Drive) for a Shrove Tuesday breakfast. Enjoy pancakes, sausages, tea and coffee on February 9 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Member price is $3 and non-member price is $5. Tickets can be purchased at the Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place. For more information call 905-953-5325.

CLASSIC CARS AND TANKS BUS TRIP WITH THE NEWMARKET SENIORS’ MEETING PLACE Join us on February 10 for an exciting day of world-class classic cars and tanks as we travel to Oshawa and visit the Canadian Automotive Museum and the Ontario Regimental Museum with a buffet lunch at the Mandarin. Member price is $74 and non-member price is $79. Tickets can be purchased at the Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place (474 Davis Drive). Call 905-953-5325 for more details. Deadline to book is January 31.

SATURDAY FAMILY MUSIC CLASSES Nikki Forrester, presenter of Kid’s Groove Music, will run three Saturday music classes on January 23, February 6 and February 20 from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. at the Newmarket Public Library (438 Park Avenue). Come to one class or all for some musical fun. Cost is $8 per child per class. For more information or to register, call 905-953-5105.

Start the new year by planning your special day with the Town of Newmarket’s Civil Ceremony services.

Visit www.newmarket.ca/weddings or call 905-895-5193 to learn more about our officiants, fees and services.

BID OPPORTUNITIES

ACCEPTABLE CONTAINERS FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION Metal or plastic cans used for garbage must have open handles (no moulded handles on cans), and cannot have ties or bungee cords on them. Maximum size is 98 litres (3.5 cubic ft.) with a weight of 22kg (50lbs). Do not place loose objects like vacuum bags or dust inside can (everything must be bagged).

To view a complete list of Town of Newmarket tenders, quotations and proposals or to register as a bidder with the Town, visit http://bids.newmarket.ca

ROAD CLOSURE February 6, 2016: Timothy Street will temporarily be closed from Cedar Street to Doug Duncan Drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to accommodate Winterfest 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICES 2016 INTERIM TAX NOTICE

Tax bills have been mailed out and the Interim Tax due dates are as follows: February 23, March 24 and April 25.

You may pay your taxes by mail, cash, cheque, telephone/online banking, postdated cheque, direct debit, pre-authorized payment, credit card (www.plastiq.com with a fee) or epostTM. For your convenience, there is also a drop box located at the entrance to the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive). If you didn’t receive your tax bill, contact the Finance department.

Failure to revieve a tax bill does not excuse a taxpayer from responsibility for payment of taxes by the due date. For more information on tax payments, visit www.newmarket.ca or call 905-895-5193.

PREVENTING AND MANAGING CONFLICTS WITH COYOTES There have been recent sightings of coyotes in Newmarket. This could be due to changes in land use, agriculture practices, weather or natural food shortages. Please review the following tips below to prevent and manage encounters with coyotes: • Store all garbage in tightly sealed containers • Use motion sensitive lights in your yard or gardens • Never leave children unattended and educate them to not approach or harass any wild animals or unfamiliar domestic pets • Never let your pets run at large, always keep your pet on a leash when walking and confined to a fenced yard on your property If you encounter a coyote, remember to stay calm and wait until they have moved on. To learn more about managing conflicts with wildlife, please visit www.newmarket.ca/wildlife or call the Ministry of Natural Resources at 905-713-7400. If the coyote poses an immediate threat or danger to public safety, call 9-1-1.

Plastic bags used for garbage must be securely tied (no loose grocery/kitchen catcher bags) and cannot contain sharp objects. Sharp objects and broken glass must be placed in a separate, sealed and labelled cardboard box.

Remember to have all items to the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled waste and recycling date. A maximum of three bags (maximum of 50 lbs. each) will be collected every two weeks. Extra bag tags can be purchased from the Town of Newmarket.

For more information on waste and recycling in Newmarket, download the ‘My-Waste’TM App on your Apple or Android device, call 905-895-5193 or visit www.newmarket.ca/wasteandrecycling REMINDER ABOUT DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE In accordance with the Animal Control By-law 2008-61: • No owner of a dog shall cause or permit the dog to run at large in the Town of Newmarket • No owner shall permit a dog to be off-leash in any Town park or any other property owned by the Town of Newmarket • If you wish to have your dog off-leash please use the Global Pet Foods Dog Park presented by snapd, located at George Richardson Park • The set fine for an off-leash dog is $400 If you have not already licensed your pet for 2016, you can purchase your 2016 Animal Tag online at www.newmarket.docupet.com. Visit www.newmarket.ca for more information.

Remember to clear your snow!

THIN ICE WARNING Residents are reminded to take caution around local bodies of water such as Fairy Lake, the Holland River and storm water ponds. Although the ice may appear thick enough to venture out on, it may not be.

Please use extreme caution, and advise your children that the ice may be unsafe for skating or playing.

The Town of Newmarket reminds all residents to be snow safe this winter.

Residents are reminded to clear snow from their walkways and driveways. Make sure these areas are free of ice. When clearing snow from your property, remember not to shovel snow onto the sidewalk or street.

Be a good neighbour and lend a hand to those who are physically unable to shovel or have difficulty walking to the store or bus stop due to snow or ice.

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New Metroland Central publisher Dana Robbins begins his new role next month.

Robbins ‘hugely excited’ to take reins From Front Page

in the community and the couple has four children, Stephanie, Elliott, Laura and Neil.

Proudfoot joked that he’s also looking forward to teaching his grandchildren, Ross, Madelaine and Kaili how to golf.

Taking the reins as the new publisher will be Metroland vicepresident Dana Robbins, former publisher of The Hamilton Spectator and Grand River Media in Waterloo and a regular speaker on media issues, having addressed such diverse groups as the American Society of Newspaper Editors, the American Press Institute, the Canadian Newspaper Association, the New York Times Regional Media Group and the International Newspaper Marketing Association.

“I’m hugely excited. This is a wonderful opportunity. I’ve been blessed by a number of wonderful opportunities over the course of my career, but this is, by far, the largest, so (I’m) very, very excited,” the 55-year-old Robbins said.

Proudfoot acknowledged his passion for newspapers wasn’t immediately evident when he first joined the industry in 1978 as the assistant circulation manager of the Bradford Witness and York Regional Topic, part of an independent newspaper group.

“I remember thinking, ‘I’m going to do this for a year. I’m going to get some business experience to put on a resume. Then I’ll go find the job I’m looking for.’ Never left. Never left the business,” he said.

Still, even then, Proudfoot realized the important role of newspapers in communities when he and colleague Vern Catania spearheaded a campaign to resurrect the defunct Santa Claus Parade in Bradford.

Ironically, Proudfoot had no inkling of the pinnacle of his career still to come a year before he joined the Witness and Topic, when he received a research grant to index historical editions of the local newspaper.

“The paper was The Newmarket Era and Express,” said the Torontoborn Proudfoot, who moved to East Gwillimbury in 1962.

“And here I am (now), publisher of it.”

In 1984, Proudfoot was encouraged to approach Metroland about possible employment and landed a job as director of distribution with The Mississauga News.

A year later, Metroland purchased the Witness and Topic and Proudfoot was named publisher.

In 1986, the newspapers merged with The Era-Banner and Proudfoot earned the position of general manager of marketing.

He stayed with the job for a year, but, still enthralled with the idea of being a publisher, left to take the helm at a new competitor paper, the Metro North News.

Although Proudfoot said he enjoyed the role and learned a lot, he rejoined the Metroland family two years later as director of advertising.

In 1996, Proudfoot was named publisher.

“That became, for me, a dream.

After working here for a number of years, I realized I really wanted to be the publisher of The Era-Banner. It is a great newspaper, it really, really is a great newspaper,” he said.

“I still don’t know of another newspaper in North America that was named the best newspaper in North America three times.”

Proudfoot has steered the paper through an era of significant changes.

By the time he was made publisher, The Richmond Hill Liberal and Thornhill Liberal had been brought under the York Region division banner.

Under Proudfoot’s leadership, The Markham Economist & Sun and The Stouffville Tribune were brought into the division’s fold, Metroland purchased The Georgina Advocate, The Stouffville Sun and printing plants from Citizens Communications Group and, new papers, The Vaughan Citizen, King Connection and East Gwillimbury Express, were launched.

In 2012, he was named publisher of Metroland’s central division, which includes newspapers stretching from Toronto to North Bay. Serving in such a wide variety See page A5.

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Old Town Hall opening delayed, again Councillor says firms working on project should be turfed

By Chris Simon

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The Slessor Square lot on Yonge Street north of Davis Drive continues to sit idle.

Slessor Square property in Newmarket still up for sale Project manager cites high development charges as reason for condo inaction

By Chris Simon

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Wondering why Slessor Square is still a vacant lot?

According to Bob Forrest — whose company, The Forrest Group, is providing overall management for the project —the ‘high’ development charges billed by Newmarket and York Region, when compared to Toronto rates, is the main culprit.

“There’s always the problem that comes with trying to sell these properties in the 905; most of the builders are from the 416 and when they look at the DCs in the 905, you have to pick them up off the floor and prop them back up in their chairs,” he said, in an interview with The Era recently.

“We’re facing that and doing our best to try to make a deal happen. There’s been an endless amount of interest in the site; it just about always comes down to the issue I’ve raised.”

The 4.6-acre, four-phase Slessor development proposal includes an eight-storey, 221-suite retirement residence. Though the

project is zoned for a mixed residential/ commercial development, it was stalled in May 2014, after Forrest received an “unsolicited offer to purchase the property”.

“That offer has resulted in several other parties expressing an interest in purchasing the property,” Forrest said at the time. “This level of interest has prompted us to pause and explore the merit of a sale, which was not previously our intention.”

Slessor now sits up for sale, with the asking price set at $13.9 million.

The property is on Yonge Street, across the road from Upper Canada Mall. The current development concept includes 600 residential units and 96,399 square feet of retail and office space along Yonge.

Forrest may have a point on DC rates for apartment units, which are indeed higher in Newmarket than Toronto. The town collects the charges on behalf of the municipality, the region and the public and Catholic school boards.

In Newmarket, developers pay a total of $32,207.66 per unit of less than 650 square

feet (the town’s portion is $10,241.66, while the region charges $17,626 and the boards charge $4,340) — a number that climbs to $42,926.50 for 650 or above ($12,616.50 for the town, $25,970 for the region and $4,340 for the boards).

By comparison, Toronto charges $21,992 for apartments that are two bedrooms or larger and $15,256 for one bedroom and bachelor units. Plus, the Toronto Catholic District School Board bills $1,493 per unit.

“You will find that Toronto is challenged by insufficient DCs,” Newmarket treasurer Mike Mayes said.

Town senior planner Dave Ruggle said the Slessor file is progressing slowly.

“The Ontario Municipal Board approved minutes of settlement between the town and developer that also approved a zoning bylaw amendment,” he said. “We’re continuing to work on conditions of draft plan approval for that; once we get those completed, we’ll send those off to the OMB for their final order. That’s really about it right now.”

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of roles, topped by his time as publisher, has been a dream come true, Proudfoot said.

“For whatever reason, our business attracts really fabulous people, it really does. We get to work with wonderful clients in our communities and we have great communities. And the relationship we have with our community, that is just so much fun,” he said.

“The business we’re in is extremely important. That’s been the fun of it. That’s why I stayed so long.”

In addition to overseeing changes within Metroland, Proudfoot has been at the helm during a period of tremendous change in the media industry.

“I don’t think you can say that anything stands out more than the digital influence.

The digital piece is what really changed.

That was the disrupter. But I don’t think, necessarily, disrupters are always bad. They can be if you allow them to be, but I think the company really embraced digital,” he said.

“There are a lot of media companies really struggling today. I think Metroland has a grasp on the digital business. A long way to go, yet before we can say that piece — where you’re losing revenues here and gaining (there) — we haven’t quite hit that, yet, but we’re gaining on it. Our clients, our local clients, they look to us for that advice.

They want us to be there on the digital front.”

Through it all, Proudfoot’s inspiration has been his dedication to the power of community building.

“I’m a big believer that doing the right things for the right reasons is the only way to run a business and if you choose profit, you’re going to make bad decisions. And I wish more companies understood that. You can create a tremendous amount of pride in your team when you build communities,” he said, testament to his ever-ready penchant for praising those around him.

Doing the right things for the right reasons is the only way to run a business and if you choose profit, you’re going to make bad decisions.

“When people are proud of the organization they work at, you create great things.

That’s my lesson in business and that’s the lesson I think more businesses need to understand. And that has been, for me, the heart of everything we’ve done.”

Proudfoot’s legacy of community building is something shared by Robbins, who said he and Proudfoot are, in many ways, cut from the same cloth.

“I think what readers can expect, what is evident in my track record, is a big commitment to community. I am a passionate believer in the role our newspapers play in our communities and in our country.

We have the society we have because of the nature of the press freedom in our

country,” said Robbins, whose division will expand to include Mississauga and Brampton.

“They can expect to see that passion reflected in our newspapers. That passion is already there from our journalists, but it will certainly resonate in the publisher’s office.”

Robbins is a strong advocate on behalf of people living in marginalized or impoverished communities.

“Poverty has been something that has engaged me both inside and outside my working life for a long time and I hope to continue working in that area as well,” he said.

Robbins has been married to his wife, Catherine, for 32 years. The Hamilton couple has three children — twin girls Dana and Nicola and son Jacob.

He describes himself as a “meat and potatoes guy from the far north” whose father was a miner and mother was a waitress.

Robbins had nothing but praise for Proudfoot, with whom he has worked for many years.

“I have sat at the publishers table, the executive table for Metroland, for 10 years, so I have had a chance to watch him up close,” he said.

“I think he’s everything that publishers aspire to be. He’s committed to our communities, he’s committed to our craft and he’s very much influenced as a leader by the values he holds near and dear. I can’t think of a better description or aspiration for anyone in a leadership role.”

One member of Newmarket council is openly calling for the firing of the consultants and contractors working on the reconstruction of the Old Town Hall, after the multimillion-dollar project has apparently hit another snag.

Councillor Joe Sponga says a consultant on the project recently advised the municipality’s Old Town Hall budget control task force that the project’s substantial completion date has been pushed back to March 31.

“These Consultants and Contractors should be FIRED!!!” Sponga said, in a post on his Facebook page Jan. 13. “The unfortunate part is that if this was to happen, these consultants and contractors have more lawyers than construction workers; our town would be dragged through the courts and who knows when the OTH would open. Shame on them for holding our community hostage!”

The delays mean the site may not open to the public until the fall.

“I share the frustrations of our community and our council in the delays that have arisen in the construction,” Mayor Tony Van Bynen said. “Make no mistake, we will not compromise on the quality of this project. We will deliver a venue that our community will be proud of and that will not only benefit us today but will be a landmark to be enjoyed by many future generations.”

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The completion date has been shifted several times and it now appears the project will open more than a year behind schedule.

The most recent setback is due to challenges with subcontractors, according to the project contractor.

Substantial construction on the $10-million renovation was supposed to be finished this month, giving town staff enough time to add finishing touches to the building and have it open in the spring.

Old Town Hall was supposed to open last April, until poor weather hampered the construction schedule for the Botsford Street building. Crews could not properly pour concrete and complete steelwork during the most difficult conditions.

Foundation structural issues have also been blamed for previous delays.

After that completion date fell through, Councillor Dave Kerwin promised construction would wrap up by the end of September.

Town staff and council tried to prompt the contractor to complete the work last year.

Council granted a noise bylaw exemption so construction crews could begin work at 8 a.m. Saturdays throughout the summer and staff pushed for a firm schedule.

Once the renovations are complete, the building will feature meeting rooms, storage space and an updated theatre. It will also be accessible and capable of hosting art exhibitions. The building, constructed circa 1883, has housed council, a police station and a jail.

“All major capital projects present challenges, but we have faced many additional and unexpected obstacles with the renovation of this more than 100-year-old landmark,” town development and infrastructure services commissioner Peter Noehammer said. “As soon as the town takes possession of the building from the contractor, we will work tirelessly to complete the finishing touches, so that we can solidify the Old Town Hall as the cultural hub of our community.”

Total costs remain in line with the project’s approved budget, he said.

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reality by carefully managing staff and downsizing, yet town staff continues to grow, enjoy generous health and retirement benefits and endless perks such as meals, parties, and incentives,” she said.

“Newmarket has shown minimal effort or leadership to reduce taxes, to demand productivity gains from their delivered services or to simply cut costs. NTAG respectfully suggests that if municipalities such as Sudbury and Toronto can

find internal cost-cutting solutions and reduce wasteful spending …

Newmarket can do the same. Yet, again, the budget fails Newmarket taxpayers.”

The budget also didn’t go over well with a former mayoral candidate, who lost his bid for the seat to Mayor Tony Van Bynen.

“I’m very concerned about this proposed budget. It does not serve all the people of Newmarket well,” said Chris Campbell during a deputation on the budget.

“These charges are really taking a toll on the people you are repre-

senting. I don’t believe they should be asked time again to pay for the price of some mistakes for some misguided and sometimes wellintentioned initiatives that lack the rigour of oversight … that come with a host of excuses. There are those outside these doors that are struggling to be part of this community; they don’t have a voice.

Today will be gone as fast as it has arrived and as sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, you will be counted (on) … by those looking for a brighter day.”

Campbell then quoted former

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“You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something sometime in your life,” he said.

Meanwhile, failed regional councillor candidate Darryl Wolk, who was handily beat out last election by Regional Councillor John Taylor, addressed council during the open forum session prior to the formal start of the meeting.

He questioned Van Bynen’s total remuneration in the wake of the proposed increases.

Sitting in the front row of the gallery, Wolk also loudly mumbled about Van Bynen’s salary throughout the remainder of the meeting, often interrupting other residents and council members as they spoke, drawing snickers from the crowd and generating several calls for order by the mayor.

The capital budget includes funding allocations for projects such as the land acquisition, design and construction of the Central York Fire Services 4-5 station ($7.5 million), roads infrastructure projects (about $5.3 million), a Tom Taylor Trail underpass at Davis Drive (about $1.8 million), the implementation of the water and wastewater master servicing study ($1 million), replacement of all CYFS breathing apparatus ($900,000) and a new fire truck

($800,000).

“This has been a long process with a great deal of public consultation and input,” Taylor said.

“Only (roughly) 8 per cent of taxes collected from residents across the country comes from the municipality. The rest comes from federal and provincial governments, however, many estimate 80 per cent of the responsibility for infrastructure costs fall to the municipality. It puts a great deal of stress on the municipalities. We are investing tax dollars to ensure water pipes and bridges are not falling apart 10 and 20 years from now; we’re not just dealing with today’s costs. It’s our job to invest in Newmarket strategically.”

Operating budgets pay for the ongoing expenses incurred by the municipality, such as wages, fuel, hydro and maintenance costs.

Capital budgets usually cover large infrastructure projects — a new recreation facility or road reconstruction, for example — vehicle purchases and other one-time expenses.

“When we come to the budget process, there’s very little wiggle room,” Councillor Dave Kerwin said. “You try to do the best you can and you can’t satisfy everyone. Nor should you. Do what’s right and be proud that you’re serving the public. That’s what I’ve been doing for 40 years as an elected official.

I’m in favour of this budget because it’s the best we could do with what we’ve got.”

For more information on the budget, visit newmarket.ca.

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Did You Live at Any of the Following Institutions or Know Someone Who Did? St. Lawrence Regional Centre between April 1, 1975 - June 30, 1983

L.S. Penrose Centre between April 1, 1974 - March 31, 1977

D’Arcy Place between Sept. 1, 1963 - Dec. 31, 1996

Oxford Regional Centre between April 1, 1974 - March 31, 1996 or in the “Mental Retardation Unit” or “MR Unit” between Jan. 1, 1969 - March 31, 1974

Midwestern Regional Centre between Sept. 1, 1963 - March 31, 1998

Adult Occupational Centre between Jan. 1, 1966 - March 31, 1999

Durham Centre for Muskoka Centre Developmentally Handicapped between between Aug. 28, 1973 - June 30, 1993 April 1, 1974 - Sept. 28, 1986

Prince Edward Heights between Jan. 1, 1971 - Dec. 31, 1999

Northwestern Regional Centre Bluewater Centre between between April 1, 1974 - March 31, 1994 April 1, 1976 - Dec. 20, 1983

Pine Ridge between Sept. 1, 1963 - Aug. 31, 1984

A Lawsuit and Proposed Settlement May Affect You. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice decided that a class action on behalf of a “Class” of people who lived at the above institutions is allowed to go forward. There is also a proposed settlement to end the class action.

What is this case about?

The lawsuit says the Province of Ontario failed to properly care for and protect people who lived at the Institutions. The Province of Ontario denies these claims. The parties have reached a proposed settlement to end the lawsuit.

If you are having a difficult time dealing with these issues you can call 1-866-442-4465 (TTY: 1-877-627-7027).

Are you included?

You are included in this lawsuit if: • You lived at one or more of the Institutions between the dates listed above and were alive as of June 16, 2012; or • You are an estate trustee of someone who lived at one of the Institutions but who died after June 16, 2012.

Who represents the former residents?

The Court has appointed Koskie Minsky LLP (KM LLP) to represent the former residents as a Class.

The proposed settlement The proposed settlement includes: • an approximately $35.9 million settlement fund; • a paper based claims process that will not require anyone to testify in court; and • a release by class members of all claims against the Province of Ontario stemming from the Institutions.

Compensation and legal fees If the settlement is approved by the court, there will be a claims process allowing former residents who are part of the Class to ask for compensation.

KM LLP agreed that it would only be paid if there was a settlement or a successful judgment. KM LLP will seek the court’s approval of its legal fees of $3.7 million plus $481,000 for taxes.

All payments to the class members will come from the settlement, after payment of legal fees, tax and a mandatory payment to the Class Proceedings Fund of $2.9 million.

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Staying in this Class will not impact the residence or supports received from community based agencies which are funded by Ontario.

GET OUT OF THE CLASS ACTION: If you do not want to be part of the settlement and want to keep your rights to sue Ontario individually over the claims in this case you need to remove yourself. If you remove yourself, you cannot get money from this lawsuit. To ask to be removed, send a letter to the Class Action Administrator, postmarked no later than April 15, 2016, that says you want to be removed from Clegg v. Province of Ontario. Include your name, address, telephone number, and signature. You can also get an Opt Out Form at www.schedule1facilities.ca.

STAY IN THE CLASS ACTION BUT OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT: If you want to stay in the lawsuit but you don't want the settlement approved, you can object to the settlement. If you want to object to the settlement, you have to write to the Court and tell them why. You must send your written objection to the Class Action Administrator.

You can ask to talk at the court hearing on April 25, 2016.

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Approval hearing The settlement, claims process and counsel fees are subject to court approval. The approval hearing shall be heard on April 25, 2016 at the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, Ontario. Class members may attend the hearing. Any class members who wish to object to the proposed settlement should provide written notice of their objection to the Claims Administrator by April 4, 2016.

Contact information If you need more information or wish to object, please contact the Class Action Administrator, tollfree, at 1-866-442-4465 or TTY: 1-877-627-7027, write to Schedule 1 Class Action Administrator, 3-505, 133 Weber Street North, Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 3G9, or by email at: schedule1facilities@crawco.ca.

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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.

The Art of Theatre: A Theatre Aurora Community as Curator Heritage Display Ongoing until March 30, various times.

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.

BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER - HELP A CADET VISIT VIMY Jan. 21, 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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The LIGHT at the End of the Tunnel Jan. 21, 7 to 9 p.m.

Victory Baptist Church, 18408 Yonge St. in Newmarket.

Ladies come join us for a entertaining evening to her Suzanne Baresich, a gifted musician and speaker. The cost is $10.

Info: Eleanor Doig, eleanordoig@rogers.com, 905-778-1876.

Theatre Aurora presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Jan. 21-23 & 28-30 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 24, 2 p.m.

The Sociable Pub 17380 Yonge St. in Newmarket.

Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn winning isn’t everything and losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. Tickets are $25 each. Visit www.theatreaurora.com for more details.

Info: Joey Ferguson, marketing@theatreaurora.com, 905-727-3669.

Newmarket Prostate Cancer Support Group Jan. 21, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr. Meeting will include a presentation from CHATS and CCAC outlining the community services available. Everyone is welcome.

Contact: Walt Klywak, wklywak1@gmail.com, 905-895-1975.

Info: www.newmarketprostatecancer.com.

Paul Berry took this Your Shot of a tense staredown between a red tailed hawk and a squirrel. The hawk missed the squirrel, but didn’t scare him enough to make him leave his perch, he says. 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. the sustainability secret at Aurora’s Public Library, right off of Yonge Street.

Super easy access to transit! Bring a friend, to share this movie’s important message and the wonderful vegan food! They don’t have to bring food if they don’t feel up to it. Let AARA know if you have any allergies. A $3 min donation helps pay for the room and other expenses. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Potluck starts at 1 p.m. Movie starts at 2 p.m. (movie is 94 min.) Brief open discussion after the movie for about 30minutes. This is the film that environmental organizations don’t want you to see. “COWSPIRACY: The Sustainability Secret” is a groundbreaking feature-length environmental documentary following an intrepid filmmaker as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today and investigates why the world’s leading environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it.

Contact: aurorasanimalrightsadvocates@gmail.com, 905-726-8604.

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Stewart Goodyear, piano Jan. 22, 8 to 10 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. The 2016 Great Artist Music Series presents Canadian Stewart Goodyear, piano, with a recital “Homage to Glenn Gould.” First in the 3-concert Great Artist Music Series this season. Enjoy timeless music in the intimate surroundings of Brevik Hall, in a beautifully restored 1886 school house. The cost is $34 for adults and $28 for senior citizens and students..

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

Sing & Sign Jan. 26, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Ages 5 - 12 months. Please register. Introducing American Sign Language for hearing infants and toddlers, this program uses songs and games as tools, allowing you to include signing in daily routines. It’s also an opportunity to bond with your baby while supporting language development.

Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905 -826 - 6492.

This weekend

Babytime Jan. 26, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.

East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Share our simple stories, songs and interactive play with your little one while learning about early literacy for babies. Ages: Birth - 17 Months Free.

AARA January Potluck and Movie - Cowspiracy Jan. 24, 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. Come for a vegan potluck and movie along with a showing of Cowspiracy 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.

Ones & Twos Jan. 26, 11 to 11:30 a.m.

East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. An interactive program that stimulates the imagination with early literacy activities including books & songs for toddlers. Ages: 18 - 30 months. Free.

100 Women Who Care’s Next Meeting!

Jan. 27, 7 to 8 p.m.

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Preschool Storytime Jan. 28, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Ages 30 months - 5 years. Drop In. Enjoy books, music, puppets, and activities that help preschoolers get ready to read.

Ones & Twos Jan. 27, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.

Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. An interactive program that stimulates the imagination with early literacy activities including books & songs for toddlers. Ages: 18 - 30 months. Free.

Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905 -826 - 6492.

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

Various, call for details.

Ladies coffee and chat.

Contact: 905-841-4094.

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

Various, call for details.

Ladies book club.

Contact: 905-841-4094.

Preschool Storytime Jan. 27, 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Ages 30 months - 5 years. Drop In. Enjoy books, music, puppets, and activities that help preschoolers get ready to read.

Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905 -826 - 6492.

Mom and Baby workshops 0-10 months old Jan. 27, 10 a.m. to noon.

In Harmony Dance & Wellness Studio, 1220 Stellar Dr., unit 200 in Newmarket.

An 8 week program series bringing local experts to talk to moms in the community about various mom/baby topics. Meet other moms in the community and hear some great information. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Register at www.mommyconnections.ca/newmarket-aurora/class-dates.

Info: Brenda Andrew, brendaa@mommyconnections.ca, 647-518-3488.

Kids Tech Lab Jan. 27, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Ages: 6 - 10 years Free Please Register We are building our own Makerspace and we need your help! Come out and explore Maker culture by building circuits, exploring 3d printing and playing with green screens.

January: Electricity edition February: Green Screen edition.

WinterFresh Jan. 28, 6 p.m.

Madsen’s Greenhouse 160 Bayview Pkwy. in Newmarket.

An evening of fun and frivolity awaits where you’ll have a chance to share your knowledge of trivia information for prizes and bragging rights. There will be great food and a silent auction. Tickets are $50.

Visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/winterfresh-2016-tickets-19284710087 Contact: Kim, kima@yrfn.ca, 905-841-3101.

John Sheard presents A Night of Beatles Classics Jan. 29, 8 to 10 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Canada’s favourite pianist John Sheard (CBC radio’s Vinyl Cafe) welcomes David Celia and Mia Sheard for a night of Beatles Classics. Take a walk down Penny Lane, a stroll through Strawberry Fields and re-visit Yesterday.

You’ll know every single tune. CD’s available for cash sale General Admission seating. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door plus HST. Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR YRT needs definite improvements

Town’s proposal not good for small business

There is going to be a meeting at High Tech Road to discuss York Region Transit.

I would have liked to take part, but the 20-minute hike to the nearest bus stop and the 40-minute hike uphill to get home is more than my 85-yearold legs can manage.

I see in The Era/Banner that it has been suggested people, such as myself, should travel for free.

Lousy idea. Everyone using transit should pay their way.

But YRT should drop the unfair three-zone structure. A high school student living up north has to travel to Carville Road in Richmond Hill to get a police clearance to the compulsory volunteer time. Three zones, $6 each way. It is not fair.

And a two-hour limit doesn’t work. After moving to Newmarket, I had an appointment in Richmond Hill. It took 2-1/2 hours. Then, in Toronto, at Finch Avenue station, I validated my two-zone ticket.

It was 20 minutes before a bus arrived and 10 minutes for everyone to board. It took 90 minutes to get home. It didn’t matter because at Newmarket, I was told the 55B was cancelled on weekends. I don’t have ESP, but I did have $18 for the taxi ride home.

The highway to hell, aka Davis Drive, will haunt my neighbourhood forever. But YRT can fix some of the other inequities.

And make sure changes in timetables are well advertised.

Re: Decision delayed on fitness facility at Newmarket’s Magna Centre: bit.ly/1OmP3iy, bit.ly/1IZ4NeY We are not impressed with the editorial argument and articles since the town-operated fitness facility issue was made public. We own the Master Fitness and Squash Complex as a family-run business.

We decided to re-open the former Persechini Fitness to fill a void created by its closure. This complex is centrally located in Newmarket and is accessible for older and younger members and is close to public transit.

Being a large tax contributor in Newmarket, we find it destructive the town interferes in the fitness business on many counts. It will destroy our business and compete in services we already provide. The article creates an illusion that gym prices are higher in the private sector.

Considering we offer yearly plans as low as $25 per month, this is opposite from the truth.

This report to open a townrun fitness centre was provided by the director of recreation and culture, Colin Service, as listed in a Dec. 14 council meeting.

The town has estimated the first year of operation could result in a loss of $109,218 and, in the third year, a profit of $105,800 but, not accounting for the original loss, it is really a profit of only $42,095 in the third year.

Not to mention taxpayer dollars would go toward the capital expenditures in the amount of $300,000 to convert the space. It should be mentioned membership fees could increase each year of operation, from $30 per month to $33 by year three. Taxpayer dollars are not being spent wisely and it is against the town’s mandate of providing only those services the business community cannot.

In his letter, Ted Nasmith says the town-run facility put the local business out of business and is tax subsidized. The town’s proposal could copy this model and adversely affect CrossFit Magna, Maximum Fitness and Master Fitness; all local private businesses. Not to mention the closure of Sabrina’s Pizzeria Bar and Grill, which has already invested a lot of time and money in this location.

As quoted in The Era Dec. 3 by Councillor Joe Sponga, “When we developed that facility, we made a commitment we wouldn’t be engaging in providing fitness businesses there that could compete with others in our municipality. There is potentially a big philosophical shift; we’re going into an area we said we wouldn’t.”

Councillor Dave Kerwin said: “We’re not really competing any longer with family-run businesses. Persechini’s Fitness is gone; he could not compete with the giants out there. (Small facility owners are) all gone, they’ve been run out of business

Betty O’Rourke Newmarket

Police need to do more to catch sex attacker Re: December sex assault in Newmarket may be related to previous incidents: police: bit.ly/1QlGVUl Another female was sexually assaulted in Newmarket, which brings the number to at least five.

What, exactly, is York Region’s finest doing about this?

These attacks have been occurring in broad daylight since early summer, there has even been video captured of at least one incident and a getaway car has been seen nearby. Why hasn’t this person(s) been arrested?

Even though police have a description and know of the defined area to focus on, assaults continue to occur.

Just recently, my wife was randomly pulled over in Newmarket while leaving her place of work.

The officer said he thought she might have been drinking.

Really? She’s pulling out of the parking lot of a large clothing store, so she was a drunk driving suspect?

Perhaps if police put wasted resources toward catching criminals, some of these attacks, including the most recent one near the Newmarket GO station, would never have happened.

Mark Chisholm Aurora

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New store policy stupid Re: ID for buying smokes? I’m 59, Holland Landing man says: bit.ly/1lUay3o My husband went to buy lottery tickets at the Superstore at Yonge Street and Green Lane and also had to provide ID to do so. He questioned this and was told that it is a new store policy.

We are senior citizens for crying out loud and couldn’t pass for 50, let alone under 18. How stupid.

Ruth and Ron Jones Holland Landing

We must change our views on food Re: Queen’s makes food safety changes after Thornhill student’s death, Jan. 14: bit.ly/20cjn70 It is gratifying Queen’s University is reviewing its food management policies in the wake of York Region student Andrea Mariano’s tragic death.

Most people are ignorant of the fact the number of children with food allergies has literally exploded in recent years.

Last year, a study funded by the universities of Calgary and Waterloo found 2.5 million Canadians are affected by a food allergy. That’s one in 13. That figure does not include the rise of food intolerances, seasonal allergies, asthma, eczema and environmental allergies. What is causing this national tragedy?

One thing I have learned since my oldest child was diagnosed with life-threatening allergies to peanuts and soy 11 years ago is the quality of foods we eat has declined steadily over the past 25 years, just in time to affect a new generation of parents.

As we spout cliches such as “buy local,” we have also stood by as small and medium-sized farms have been sacrificed to overdevelopment and agri-conglomerates, who have gleefully chemicalized fertilizers, GMO’d and sprayed us.

Let’s demand food manufacturers list all ingredients and fight for more wholesome food.

Otherwise, watch as more of our children and grandchildren develop signs of early-onset diabetes, obesity, heart disease and allergies.

Peter Singh Deboran Thor

dumb rabies, furious rabies But did you know there are two kinds of rabies: dumb rabies and furious rabies?

The dumb form leads to wild animals being unusually friendly or less fearful of humans, and being depressed or hiding in isolated places (hopefully not in my roof).

The furious variety makes the animal more excited or aggressive.

So, while we have no proof rabies is in York Region, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Ontario’s 36 public health units remind us it’s more important than ever to ensure our pets are vaccinated against rabies.

Not only is it smart protection for your pets and for you, it’s the law.

The other suggestions from the experts are harder to follow: “always supervise pets when outside in the yard, feed pets indoors and keep your distance from wildlife”.

But how many of us open the back door to a fenced yard, as I do, to let pets out?

When it’s dark, even when I turn on the back porch light, it’s extremely difficult to make out two black dogs and what they are or are not doing.

My daughter now lives on a fenced acre of land in a rural area.

I can only imagine how much higher the potential is for the two dogs to have an unfriendly meeting with a raccoon.

Vaccinated though they are, I don’t think I’ll be welcoming their doggie licks and kisses as much the next time they visit.

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There’s no hesitation for me to support this.”

Master Fitness and Squash Complex exists and, yes, we are a small business. The town’s proposal is not good for the community and small business.

The town should work toward providing small business with the tools or connections to grow.

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e may have a raccoon trying to get in the attic, warned my husband earlier this week.

That explains the loud expletive I heard from him in the bathroom one morning just at daylight, when he looked out the upstairs window and was surprised to see a large raccoon on our garage roof.

Of course, seeing a raccoon in early morning or at dusk is no surprise to anyone in any of our communities in York Region, whether rural or urban.

But against the backdrop of a higher than usual number of raccoons with rabies in the Hamilton area, the appearance of any masked garbagecan marauder is provoking more concern than usual.

Especially for pet owners.

We are part-time owners of two dogs. That is to say, when my daughter has a long shift at her job in Richmond Hill and her partner is also at work all day, she sometimes brings their two dogs to our place for “dog sitting”.

Between my husband, son and myself, there is usually someone at home to let them out and provide food and affection (in that order) while their real owners are making money to pay for dog food and other life essentials.

But whenever I let them out into our backyard after dark, I am very wary.

Especially if they start barking more than usual.

If they should tangle with a raccoon — or the skunk my neighbour and I both smelled recently — there could be a real health risk to the dogs and to us of rabies.

As of Jan. 6, 12 cases of rabies in raccoons have been found in the Hamilton area, despite the fact that through an impressive vaccine program, rabies had nearly been eradicated in Ontario.

We all know that rabies is a deadly viral disease, spread by bites and saliva of an infected animal, commonly bats and, lately, raccoons.

And many of us know that rabies is most often transmitted to humans through dogs or cats that have had encounters with infected wildlife.

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ccording to Liberal Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard, the provincial government has plans to give the Ontario Municipal Board an overhaul.

Discussions about how best to reform the oft-derided entity may come as early as this spring.

That’s good news and a re-examination of the quasi-judicial body that exists to hear planning disputes can’t come soon enough.

Critics have long lambasted the OMB for its perceived bias toward developers, its adversarial nature and questioned the accountability of its appointed members.

One doesn’t have to look far to find instances of some pretty eyebrowraising decisions handed down by the OMB. Several years ago, the board approved a North York townhouse development that ran contrary to the City of Toronto’s official plan. In retaliation, the councillors sitting on the former municipality’s community council attempted to christen the laneway running through the complex “OMB Folly” before settling on the less feisty handle “Johnson Farm Lane”.

Across the province, developers appeal municipal official plans and development charges bylaws on a fairly regular basis. York Region’s official plan is currently the subject of an open Ontario Municipal Board hearing and many of its local-tier municipalities have also had to defend their various planning documents before the board in recent years.

These appeals are costly for municipalities and taxpayers, potentially running into millions of dollars, as they’re forced to defend carefully researched and developed plans against large, well-heeled developers.

Individual citizens also have the right to appeal to the board, but few mere mortals can afford to put up much fight against a large corporation with vast resources and the ability to summon a virtually endless parade of high-priced lawyers and other experts.

For those types of reasons, and more, it’s clear the OMB needs to be looked at with some serious scrutiny.

However, let’s be careful not to throw the baby out with the bathwater.

Some politicians, at various levels of government, have suggested in the past that local planning matters would best be left entirely in local hands. The latest call to place more power over development into municipal hands comes from Aurora Councillor Tom Mrakas who suggests the town should have the final say on how it grows and that the OMB’s scope should be strictly limited to questions of law and process.

Ontario’s towns and cities could use more say, certainly, but stacking the deck in favour of municipalities carries risks of its own.

Municipal councils, by nature, are political entities whose members, whether they’ll admit it or not, take into account the potential consequences of each decision they make come election time. The danger of putting too much power in the hands of municipalities is that they run the risk of making decisions contrary to the community’s good simply to appease the wishes of a small, but vocal group of citizens who disagree with a given development proposal.

The province’s growth plan dictates that intensification should occur in certain areas so communities grow up rather than out. Intensification isn’t always popular as recently evidenced by complaints about a proposed 12-storey condominium proposed for Yonge Street south of Hwy. 7 in Thornhill. Some nearby residents label the idea “ridiculous”, but this is precisely what the legislation envisions for major corridors such as Yonge and is immensely preferable to further sprawl.

No one wants developers in the driver’s seat when it comes to how our communities develop, but handing the keys to NIMBYs has the potential to be just as hazardous. On occasion, unfair critiques have been lobbed the OMB’s way simply because the argument ,“We don’t like it” didn’t carry any legal merit during a hearing.

By all means, let’s reform the OMB — it’s far from perfect — but let’s strive for a more even-handed and less adversarial body that places a greater emphasis on compromise.

Let’s be careful not to tilt the balance too far in any one direction.

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while parking at hospitals,” Hazlewood added.

Not everyone is thrilled with the decision.

Ontario Hospital Association chair Anthony Dale has indicated the change will create a $30-million shortfall of the $100 million collected through parking fees used to fund patient care, equipment and research, which are not funded by the province.

However, Ballard points out some hospitals are expected to make more money since visitors will be more likely to use the parking lots instead of alternate parking venues and there will be no change in the daily fees collected. But he does admit there is a possibility that some hospitals may experience a drop in revenue.

“Those who expect to experience a shortfall are being encouraged to work with their LHINs and monitor to see how it settles in the next two years,” Ballard added. “I don’t believe any of the facilities will fall short.”

Markham Stouffville Hospital participated in the province’s consultations regarding parking fees and believes this move is a good one, according to hospital President and CEO Jo-anne Marr.

“We know, for some, the cost can be a burden and we have taken steps to address the issue,” she said.

Currently, Markham Stouffville offers

30- and 120-use parking passes that provide parking at an 80 to 87-per-cent discount.

Depending on the pass purchased, users pay $3.17 or $2.16, per use, with the discounts.

“We are better than the 50 per cent proposed,” corporate services vice-president Elena Pacheco added. “Typically, we are flexible if a patient comes to us.”

The next step will be to begin a review of creating five-day and 10-day passes. However, the hospital plans to maintain prices it currently offers even though it exceeds the discounts laid out by the province.

Newmarket’s Southlake Regional Health Centre echoed comments of its neighbouring York Region hospital, confirming it, too, currently offers discounted parking fees on a multi-use basis.

In Ontario, 45 hospitals offer free parking, 54 charge $10 or less per day and 36 charge more than $10 per day.

Southlake currently charges $20 for a daily parking pass, $37 for a seven- day pass and $100 for a monthly pass with all having inand-out privileges.

Richmond Hill’s Mackenzie Health charges $19.50 for a daily parking pass, $41.50 for a weekly pass and $84 for a monthly pass also with in-and-out privileges.

The government is also directing hospitals not to raise daily parking rates for the next three years.

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Tucked away next to the Hwy. 404 plaza off Davis Drive, Let’s Be Frank is one of Newmarket’s bestkept culinary secrets.

Although it can be hard to spot from Davis, that hasn’t stopped word from getting out about this local Italian joint.

As soon as you walk in the door, stacks of breaded veal and chicken greet you and it is tough to order anything else.

Order the chicken sandwich and you won’t be disappointed.

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While Let’s Be Frank specializes in take-out, it has some small tables in the restaurant where customers can relax and enjoy their meals.

Owner and chef Sam Farnaghi greets his customers with the same

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“We have a small shop of everything,” he said.

When a customer asks him to suggest a dish, Farnaghi said he always asks, “What do you want? A sandwich, pasta or an entrée?”

Farnaghi moved to the area with his family three years ago and opened the restaurant after 27 years working in Toronto.

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Subway may cost region $160M more Spadina extension to Vaughan another $400M over budget: report

BY LISA QUEEN and TIM KELLY

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fter having to pitch in an additional $92 million last spring toward the over-budget and delayed extension of the Spadina subway, York Region could now have to contribute another $160 million, according to a TTC report on the project released last Friday.

The six-stop subway extension to Vaughan is another $400 million over budget, it stated.

York’s share of the cost overrun is $160 million, while Toronto would owe $240 million.

The total cost of the project is now projected to be $3.2 billion, up from the original forecast of $2.6 billion The additional funds are needed to cover a variety of extra costs such as known claim settlements, identified changes in scope that have not been finalized with the contractors, under-estimated budget for the remaining project scope, co-ordination of the work, risk mitigation strategies, litigation management costs and the forecasted cost exposure for unresolved claims and litigation matters.

The subway extension saw start up delays, poor performance by some contractors and scope and design changes that were not factored into either the schedule or the project budget at the time, the report said.

The cost overrun is not unexpected, York Region CAO Bruce Macgregor said.

TTC CEO Andy Byford defended the need for the additional $400 million in funding during a media tour of the York University subway station that Byford said is “65 per cent complete.”

Provision needs to be made to the tune of an additional $400 million to cope with the maximum exposure to claims, Byford said. “We’re not saying that money is gone, we’re not saying that money is committed, we are saying that up to $400 million,

By Jeremy Grimaldi

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Vaughan man previously dubbed the “door-knocker bandit” has been arrested again, as police allege he committed a series of break-ins in York Region.

Wrayal Dacosta, 33, is charged with 10 counts of break and enter, 10 counts of breach of probation and possession of property obtained by crime after his arrest in Woodbridge Tuesday.

On Dec. 3, York Regional Police were called to a home on Peter Miller Street in Aurora for a break and enter after a homeowner was watching someone break into his home from his smartphone.

When police arrived, the man escaped by forcing open the front door, but with the assistance of the cameras, police were able to identify him and link him to other incidents throughout York Region and the GTA. In 2013, Durham police arrested Dacosta along with several other people in an operation that recov-

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Regional council approves 2.85% tax hike ‘In this challenging economic climate, York Regional Police must maintain its commitment to superior quality service in a financially sustainable and responsible manner.’

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he regional portion of your municipal tax bill will jump by 2.85 per cent this year, after York Region councillors approved the regional and police budgets.

The tax hike works out to $63 for the average household with an assessed property value of $547,000.

Due to wide fluctuations of assessed property values across the region, taxpayers in different municipalities will face different average increases on their regional taxes.

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at $34, while the average increase in King Township will come in the highest at $76.

The average increase in East Gwillimbury will be $52, the average in Newmarket will be $50, the average in Aurora will be $62 and the average in Whitchurch-Stouffville will be $61.

In the south part of the region, average households in Vaughan and Richmond Hill will see their regional taxes jump $69, while the average increase in Markham will be $64.

The average household in the region now pays $2,223.19 in regional taxes.

The region’s $2.8 billion budget for next year includes $1.99 billion in operating costs for programs and services and more than $780 million in capital expenses, such as roads and water and sewer pipes.

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Congrats NEWSMAKERS 2015 to Blue Jays contest winners Fundraisers don’t regret efforts Jacques Soucie and Barb Martin are two volunteers who tried to help get a local homeless woman, who has been living in her car for years, into an apartment.

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A lot of people wanted to get to the Front of the Line for the Toronto Blue Jays.

We received more than 140 entries, and while many were great, we ultimately had to choose just five.

Based on the huge turnout at Upper Canada Mall yesterday to meet five Blue Jays players, it looks like getting to the front of the line was a major score for our winners.

The winners, in no particular order, were:

Sarah MacAusland of Newmarket (on behalf of her son, Kevin, 8, who wrote the winning entry) “My favourite Blue Jay moment was when Kevin Pillar did a Superman catch and caught the ball against the Minnesota Twins. I was in the car with my Dad at McDonald’s listening to the game. It is was a great moment because my favourite player caught the ball and I was enjoying the game with my Dad.” Jon Lazare of Aurora (on behalf of his son, Daniel, 11, who wrote the winning entry) “My favourite Blue Jay moment was when Jose Bautista hit that three-run home run against the Texas Rangers in Game 5 of the American League Divisional Series. I was on my feet cheering when Bautista came to the plate. I was as quiet as a mouse because I was nervous that he might get out. Bautista hammered the ball into the second deck and the Blue Jays won the game 6-3. I was cheering so loud I think my neighbours heard me.”

Diane Wilson of Newmarket “1992 final game watching at a friend’s house with our two-month-old sleeping in the other room. When we won we screamed and yelled with excitement and happiness. I ran to the next room thinking for sure he would have woken only to see our baby had slept through it all! He is now 23 and got to watch their run in the playoffs this year with us!”

Kevin Loxley of Newmarket “Since the mid-80s I would attend Jays games with my uncle every year. At the games we would share stories, catch up on each other’s lives, and just revel in the joy of baseball. Sadly, my uncle passed just prior to the 2015 season; a season I know he would have loved to have shared in celebrating with fellow Jays fans. Out of this loss came my favorite Blue Jays moment, this season when I brought my daughter to her first Jays game and started a new tradition with her.”

Tracy Rumble of Aurora “My favourite moment happened Aug. 3, when David Price started his first game as a Blue Jay. I’ve been a Blue Jays fan for years, but have never been to a more thrilling game. Although Price striking out 11 was a highlight, it was the atmosphere I’ll always remember. Everyone was happy and cheering for every pitch. It was a wonderful way to celebrate my mom’s birthday. I would love to create a new favourite moment by taking my son to the Blue Jays autograph session on his seventh birthday.”

REQUEST FOR SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION (RFSQ) RFSQ No. Project Services 02-06-2016 Contractors For General Contractors, Mechanical Subcontractors and Electrical Subcontractors for: Residential Hospice at Southlake Construction Project Southlake Regional Health Centre Town of Newmarket, Ontario Southlake Regional Health Centre (SRHC) invites qualified general contractors, general mechanical contractors and general electrical contractors to forward requests for prequalification.

SRHC seeks to prequalify General Contractors, Mechanical Subcontractors and Electrical Subcontractors for the Residential Hospice at Southlake Project.

The pre-qualified Contractors and M&E sub-contractors from this RFSQ will only be utilized for the Residential Hospice at Southlake Project, The facility is • A stand-alone building located at 653 Queen Street in Newmarket, Ontario, on the south boundary edge of the SRHC. classified as a B3 Occupancy use under the OBC; • Approximately 16,780 square feet (1,555 sq. m); • A ten bed residential facility including patient and family support space; • Structurally constructed with steel columns supporting open web steel joists with composite steel deck and concrete topping; • Clad primarily with clay brick with some metal cladding and aluminum windows and doors; • Mechanically heated and cooled with an air cooled refrigerant based heat pump system and make up provided with air handling unit and sprinklered; • Electrically has a 225 kVA/600 V service with systems similar to a long term care facility; and, • Estimated to have a construction tender release in the Spring/Summer of 2016.

This RFSQ excludes all other Southlake projects in the future.

Request for Supplier Qualification (RFSQ) documentation may be obtained on Biddingo.com..

The RFSQ closes on February 16th, 2016 at 12:00:00 PM and Proponents are required to submit Intent a Receipt Confirmation Schedule and Unfair Advantage and Conflict of Interest Statement Schedule by no later than February 8th, 2016.

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By Lisa Queen

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The email from Newmarket resident Jacques Soucie came as a disappointment.

Soucie and fellow volunteer Barb Martin had been leading a campaign for a year to secure housing for a 58-year-old woman who has spent the last 15-plus years living in her car.

They had known Janet for years through Inn from the Cold and community dinner programs.

Sadly, in the end, despite effort on all sides, it just didn’t work out.

My heart went out to Janet when I met her in August.

An injured former army reservist with many health concerns, she was an articulate and resilient woman who bore the emotional scars of a hard life.

Janet was terrified about the prospect of facing another fall and winter in her car.

“I fear when they will find my body,” she sobbed.

In many respects, the story was about more than Janet.

It was about the kind hearts of Soucie and Martin and about a generous community that rallied to help one person who had fallen on hard times.

Several donors had contributed more than $750 a month for up to three years for an apartment for Janet.

That could have worked out to more than $27,000.

Several other donors had given one-time donations totalling $3,000.

Fearless Mixed Martial Arts in Aurora contributed $200, much of it from the 16 to 18-year-old young men who work out at the gym.

Now that the campaign to help Janet is over, the money is being returned to the donors, Soucie said as he, Martin and I sat around his kitchen table.

They were both upset the initiative fell apart, but they don’t regret trying to help Janet and continue to wish her well.

“I don’t regret it at all. There was a need there,” said Martin, adding she is grateful to the community for its support.

Soucie agreed.

“The greatest thing was the number of people who came forward and offered to help and did help,” he said.

Why did they do it?

“I would say I live a very comfortable life. I have been fortunate from the time I was born until now to live in a comfortable, stable, safe environment. I have always felt that was something and I think the UN (United Nations) would agree with me, that is something every person deserves to have,” he said.

“When we saw a person who didn’t have that, and Janet is not the only person, the reason we did it was because we felt it’s every person’s right to have that. And if we could do something in a small way to help one individual with what is the right of every individual, we felt that was an important thing to do. Because people who are comfortable cannot forget about the people who are not.”

Attention young writers: short story contest accepting entries Deadline is Feb. 15

By Chris Traber

“It had to be done.”

With that as the opening sentence, young adults 22 and younger are invited to write their best prose for the sixth annual short story contest hosted by the Canadian Federation of University Women.

The competition, co-ordinated by the federation’s Aurora/Newmarket chapter, is open to aspiring scribes in York Region and Bradford West Gwillimbury, writing contest committee chairperson Adele Matsalla said.

While creative writing can be a solitary and challenging task, the contest rules are simple.

Submissions must be accompanied with a $5 entry fee and can be no longer than 750 words, so ensure you do a word count. The deadline for contestants is Feb. 15, 2016.

Cash prizes for first, second and third places are $400, $300 and $200 respectively.

Winners will be announced in April and the top story will be reprinted in the Newmarket Era and Aurora Banner newspapers.

This year, award-winning Canadian author and playwright Jennifer Dance will be

the celebrity judge. The Stouffville resident has a passion for justice and equality as well as a great love for the North American wilderness and the animals who call it home. She is the author of Paint, Red Wolf and Hawk. Her profile can be read at jenniferdance.ca.

The Aurora/Newmarket chapter’s goal is to promote literacy and encourage young writers and is part of a national organization. The local club, comprised of about 250 women, is both a service and a social club.

As one of its mandates is education, the club provides awards of $9,000 annually to students in York Region.

To download an entry form and rules, visit cfuwauroranewmarket.com and click on Writing Contest.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT SECTION 7.1 NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF MINISTRY REVIEW

An Invitation to Comment on the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Upper York Sewage Solutions An environmental assessment (EA) has been submitted to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change by the Regional Municipality of York for the undertaking, which includes three components: • A water reclamation centre treating 40 megalitres (MLD) of wastewater per day • A project-specific phosphorous off-setting program • Modifications to the existing York Durham Sewage System (YDSS) The project extends to areas in the Towns of Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Newmarket and Whitchurch-Stouffville.

The ministry has prepared a Review of the EA for public and agency comment. You are invited to comment about the proposed undertaking, the EA and the Ministry Review of the EA. Once the comment period is over, the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change will make a decision about the EA after consideration of all submissions.

To view, or for more information about the EA, the Ministry Review and the Notice of Completion of Ministry Review, call the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change at 1-800-461-6290 or 416-314-8001. The Notice of Completion and the Ministry Review are available on the ministry’s web site at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/upper-york-sewage-solutions Copies of the EA, the Ministry Review and the Notice of Completion are also available for viewing at the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change’s York Durham District Office, the ministry’s Central Region Office, the Regional Municipality of York’s Clerk’s Office, the Upper York Sewage Solutions Project Office, the Town of Aurora’s Clerk’s Office, the Town of East Gwillimbury’s Clerk’s Office, the Town of Georgina’s Clerk’s Office, and the Town of Newmarket’s Clerk’s Office during normal business hours.

Send written comments no later than February 26, 2016 to: Director Environmental Approvals Branch Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor Toronto, ON M4V 1P5 Attention: Dorothy Moszynski, Project Officer E-mail: dorothy.moszynski@ontario.ca Tel: 416-314-3352 or 1-800-461-6290 Fax: 416-314-8452 Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in all submissions become part of the public record files for this matter and can be released, if requested, to any person.

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Line will be open by end of 2017: TTC CEO From page B1.

that amount of money needs to put aside for known claims, claims that we know have merit and do need to be funded in the future,” Byford said.

The TTC CEO defended his work on the project over the past three years and said he was confident the line would open by the end of December 2017.

“What I could not do was turn the clock back to completely rectify various reasons that have led to us having to ask for $400 million more. I could not turn the clock back to 2007-08, where the project incurred an 18-month delay in startup. I could not turn the clock back to mitigate against the costs and delays due to designs of the stations kept changing… I wouldn’t have allowed the TTC to allow an 18-month delay without extending the project by a similar amount, but, at the end of the day, I have to live with that, I have to sort that out, that’s why I took the action I did by bringing in Bechtel.

Ultimately, I’m accountable. That’s why I’m standing before you today,” he said.

When the project went over budget by $150 million last March, including York’s share of $60 million, Byford said he would spend the rest of 2015 determining the final cost overrun tally, Macgregor said.

“It’s not a surprise. We fully expected him to be reporting,” he said.

“We’re not thrilled with the extent of the number. $400 million is a big number. That is a big number for York Region.”

He said he believed $400 million would be the maximum exposure the TTC would face, but would not guarantee claims and litigation costs would not go beyond that number.

While Macgregor will be bringing a report to council next month outlining the financial implications of the cost overrun, he acknowledged spending the extra money on the subway means money not being spent on other transportation or transit priorities.

Because about three-quarters of the project is funded through development charges, new homeowners will bear the brunt of the overrun.

The region is boosting its development charges, fees charged on new construction to fund services, next year, but will have to increase them even more to account for the additional money needed for the subway, Macgregor said.

The other quarter of the bill comes from the tax levy, but he is hoping the region has enough in reserve accounts to mean taxes won’t have to be hiked to pay for the overrun.

Byford is now hoping to bring the extension in for less than the projected $400 million overrun, Macgregor said.

The TTC under-budgeted the project from the beginning, he said.

“Now, having said that, the report alludes to the fact there are disputes before the courts now and there will probably be more that will be settled either through arbitration or litigation and it’s hard for anybody to predict the outcome of something that is decided by a third party,” he said.

“But he’s brought in a crackerjack team, this (engineering) firm Bechtel, which I understand helped him when he was in London building the Jubilee line that ran into similar problems there. They pulled that one out of the toilet and I think that is the intention of him securing this team for this project as well.”

Macgregor is expecting mayors and regional councillors will be disappointed with the overrun.

“I’m expecting council to be as frustrated as we are with this, perhaps even more so because they’re elected to look after the public purse and we know from experience they don’t want to be fed these lines where projects are under-estimated and consistently go over.”

The extension is about 80 per cent complete and is scheduled to open Dec. 31, 2017, Macgregor said.

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York Regional Police budget pegged at $330M for 2016 From page B1.

committee chairperson and Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow said.

The budget addresses a number of initiatives being implemented over the next three years including adding 52 kilometres of roads, two new transitional/emergency housing facilities and hiring 52 paramedics.

Council also approved the York Regional Police budget of $295.1 million in operating costs and $33.1 million in capital expenses.

The force will hire 17 new officers and five civilian staff in 2016.

They will be deployed to district operations, information services, executive ser-

vices and operational command.

“In this challenging economic climate, York Regional Police must maintain its commitment to superior quality service in a financially sustainable and responsible manner,” Chief Eric Jolliffe said in a statement.

“This budget gives us the tools we need to address the growth of our region while remaining accountable to our taxpaying community.”

The capital budget will provide funding for the police training facility, marine unit headquarters, King Township sub-station, business intelligence, new vehicles, information technology equipment and specialized equipment.

Suspect arrested previously From page B1.

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ered about $493,000 worth of stolen property and property purchased with the proceeds of crime. In that case, homes of South Asian families were being targeted.

“This is not petty crime,” said Durham Det. Mark Price at the time. “Some homeowners lost over $20,000 of property in a matter of minutes.”

Dacosta was also arrested in 2008 in connection with a rash of break and enters.

Dacosta is being held in custody and was to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice for a bail hearing today.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police No. 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866876-5423, ext. 7141, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, by leaving an anonymous tip online at 1800222tips.com, or texting your tip by sending TIPYORK and your message to CRIMES (274637).

– with files from Jennifer O’Meara

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Your Region, Thursday, January 21, 2016

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At Revera, it’s a familiar refrain: “I should have come sooner – there’s so much to do!” Seniors who expect to find themselves bored at a retirement residence are surprised to find that, at The Renoir, they end up having fun – doing what they love.

For Ed Veal, cycling on two wheels is the name of the game.

That said, while adding four wheels may not take him all the way to Rio and the 2016 Olympics in August, it is a few steps in the right direction.

With a chance to give a push to the Canadian cycling team, NewRoads Automotive Group CEO and president Michael Croxon happily handed over the keys to a 2016 GMC Terrain Tuesday morning to the member of the men’s pursuit team.

“It means a lot,” said Veal, a member of Canada’s four-man team, which captured a bronze medal at the Toronto Pan Am Games last summer. “We have training at the Milton Velodrome and indoors in Markham, so it makes it easier.”

At the moment, Canada is outside the realm of nine qualifying countries for the Rio Games. But an encouraging ninth place fin-

ish at a World Cup event in New Zealand is bolstering hopes for the team, with one more qualifying event to go in London, England in early March.

The venues legacy of the Pan American Games includes the velodrome in Milton and is helping fast-track Canada’s hopes of gaining ground against the top nine countries in the World Cup standings and current holders of Olympics spots.

“With the new velodrome, we have come a long way in a short period of time,” said Veal, who recently moved from Barrie back into York Region in Richmond Hill.

Croxon is intrigued by the story of the 39-year-old Queensville native, who competes with and against athletes nearly half his age.

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Figure skater Daleman aims to repeat as national champion in Halifax i

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In Gabrielle Daleman’s mind, there is only one skater to worry about when the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships start for the ladies field Friday afternoon.

No, she won’t be concerned with Kaetlyn Osmond, who will seek to reclaim the national championship she won in 2014 ahead of runner-up Daleman, but could not attempt to defend last season in Kingston due to injury.

She’s not dwelling on Alaine Chartrand or Veronik Mallet, both members of the national women’s team who finished behind the onetime Olympian and Newmarket resident in 2015, or more than a dozen other women in the field from which two skaters will qualify for the ISU world championships in Boston in March.

As defending champion, Daleman is the target in the 18-skater competition, and she’ll be focusing on herself, as well.

“I feel good,” said Daleman, who last week celebrated her 18th birthday. “I just want to stay in my own bubble and do what I have to do. I don’t focus on what anyone else is doing; just what we need to do.”

She is one of two Newmarket women to

Newmarket’s Gabrielle Daleman (left) and Michelle Long will compete at the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships starting tomorrow.

compete in the event, with Michelle Long preparing for her second go after debuting last year with a seventh-place finish.

The team surrounding the defending champion has equipped Daleman with a new mental approach. It’s a collaborative effort, with coaches Brian Orser, Lee Barkell and Tracy Wilson having a hand in the process.

Daleman skates a jazz-themed short program. For the long program, it’s a tangoinspired number.

“My programs are more complex,” she said. “We’ve upped things and made it more my style. (Winning) helps a lot with my confidence and knowing that my dream came true and I am capable of it. The focus is on what I

need to do and do it again.”

“We decided on what we need to do. I can only focus on what I can control. I feel good about everything else.”

Daleman is coming off a victory at the Skate Challenge in Edmonton, winning the event with Mallet placing a distant second.

Osmond and Chartrand were not in the field.

Despite winning her first Canadian title in 2015, her first full season in the senior circuit, the 2014 Sochi Olympian seems to feel there is room for more. She did, after all, battle much of the season through illness and a stress fracture in her right foot. It is reason for confidence this season.

Visit skatecanada.ca for schedules and results during the national championships.

“It’s normal to get nervous before an event, but I have to focus on what I need to do,” Daleman said. “I know I’ve been training well and polishing my program and putting in final touches.”

Meanwhile, Long, 23, will aim for a top 10 finish.

The part-time biology student at York University won the Central Ontario championship earlier this season, but was 12th among 16 nationals qualifiers to emerge from the Edmonton competition.

“It wasn’t the performance I’d hoped for at Challenge, but I was happy to qualify,” said Long between practice sessions Tuesday afternoon at Tom Graham Arena in Richmond Hill, where she trains at the Richmond Training Centre.

“Every year I see improvement, I will keep doing this,” she said of how long she intends to keep competing.

Long, who started skating at the Newmarket Skating Club, performs to a short program backed by k.d. lang’s Hallelujah. Her long program is performed to Les Misérables.

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Your Region, Thursday, January 21, 2016

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Hurricanes brace for red-hot Tigers in charity clash Last Week: Sunday — Won 6-3 vs. Pickering Panthers … Saturday — Lost 4-1 vs. Wellington Dukes … Thursday — Lost 6-3 vs. Cobourg Cougars.

Coming Up: Tonight vs. Aurora Tigers, Ray Twinney Complex, 7:30 p.m. … Friday at Pickering Panthers.

Game Notes: Mark Rozanov highlighted a five-point game with four goals as the Hurricanes clawed the Pickering Panthers for a split of two games contested during the North-East Conference Showcase. Nik Kalpouzos and Todd Winder also scored for Newmarket, which claimed its first win in three starts … Kalpouzos had the lone Hurricanes goal in a loss to the Wellington Dukes that saw the winners strike for four firstperiod goals.

The Skinny: The Hurricanes enter action tonight four points ahead of the stumbling Stouffville Spirit in the race for the final North-East Conference playoff slot.

Newmarket is also just two and three points behind the Cobourg Cougars and Whitby Fury, respectively …

With his four-goal game against Pickering, Rozanov has 20 goals in 26 games since being acquired from the Aurora Tigers in a trade that also brought team scoring leader Todd Winder in exchange for forward Ryan Shaw and cash. Although tied for 50th in league scoring, Rozanov’s 23 goals overall are surpassed by only six players league-wide … After parting ways with netminder Connor Ryckman, whose numbers were among the league leaders, the Hurricanes acquired Newmarket native Aidan Doak, who had been playing in the Kootenay International Junior B League for the Revelstoke Grizzlies. The 19-year-old didn’t have to wait long for game action, taking over for an injured Dalton Ewing after two periods against Cobourg in his debut and playing in both Showcase games. Ewing, who seemed woozy from a knock to the head afterward, resumed practicing this week, according to head coach Brett Punchard … Long-time fans may recall Jack Doak, Aidan’s father, as a head coach from the early days of the Newmarket 87’s/Hurricanes franchise …

Tonight’s clash with the Aurora Tigers is the Hurricanes’ annual charity fundraiser game. Pink in the Rink night is also played in memory of former Hurricanes Kevin Lord and KJ Ramolla and former Hurricanes assistant coach Steve Sedore’s son, Josh. Proceeds go to Southlake Regional Health Centre. The event raised $15,126 last year and over the years has pulled in more than $126,000 … The Tigers and Hurricanes have split two previous contests, both winning at home … On this date a year ago, the Hurricanes were tied for third in the North Division and seventh overall in the North-East Conference with a record of 18-17-2-4.

Word Play: “We’ve been doing the same all season,” said Punchard. “We’ve been close to .500 right from

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Record: 18-18-2-3, third in North Division; eighth in North-East Conference.

Tigers scorch Hawks, Muskies, claim share of North lead

alone in first place in the North Division and second in the North-East Conference standings with a 32-7-0-3 record.

Word Play: “I think the break over Christmas was a good thing for us,” said head coach Thomas Milne, pointing to a three-week break that enabled bodies to heal after a grueling stretch of injuries. “We have accountability and responsibility now.”

Record: 22-12-0-6, second in North Division; fifth in North-East Conference.

– compiled by John Cudmore

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Friday — Won 7-4 vs. Trenton Golden Hawks.

Coming Up: Tonight at Newmarket Hurricanes, Ray Twinney Complex, 7:30 p.m.

Game Notes: Rookie netminder Josh Boyko stopped 20 shots for his second shutout and Keegan Matthew had a pair of third-period goals, including an empty netter, as the Tigers blanked the Lindsay Muskies to complete a sweep of North-East Conference Showcase games. JD Falconer scored the game-winner midway through the first period … Captain Daniel Mantenuto capped a four-goal outburst in the second period with his first of two goals as the Tigers held off the league-leading Trenton Golden Hawks. He also added an empty-net goal in the final minute. Defenceman Noah Delmas defused a Trenton comeback bid midway through the third period when he scored his first goal since returning to the team from the USHL’s Bloomington Thunder. He has five points in as many games.

The Skinny: The Tigers’ current five-game win streak has pulled the club even with the Markham Royals atop the North Division standings. However, the Royals hold a slim edge based on one more victory than Aurora. The teams meet for the final time this season Feb. 13 in Aurora … In a bizarre piece of scheduling, the Tigers’ visit to Newmarket tonight is the club’s lone game in a 13-day span … Defenceman Jacob Piltzmaker has been cleared to practice at full pace, although his return to the lineup has not be revealed.

Netminder Alex Fotinos will be given an extra week to heal so is unlikely to play until next weekend …

Tonight’s game against Newmarket marks the Battle of York charity fundraiser for Southlake Regional Health Centre’s cancer centre, which the Hurricanes have supported for the past several seasons, raising more than $126,000, including $15,126 last year … The Tigers and Hurricanes have split two previous games, both winning at home … One year ago, the Tigers were

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Your Region, Thursday, January 21, 2016

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Tigers get ‘creative’ to nab former Hurricane McReynolds

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he Newmarket Hurricanes could have used forward Ryan McReynolds for their late-season playoff push and beyond.

Instead, the big-bodied forward may play a factor in the Hurricanes missing the Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs for the first time since the 1993-94 season.

Here’s how: upon his recent return from the Quebec Remparts of the Canadian Hockey League, McReynolds, who played last season for the Hurricanes, was assigned to the Junior C Georgina Ice. However, the six-foot-five, 205-pound McReynolds has been signed as an affiliated player for the Aurora Tigers, despite being property of the Hurricanes, who occupy the final playoff slot in the North-East Conference standings.

The Toronto Maple Leafs winning an Olympic gold medal is more probable than McReynolds suiting up for the Ice. The Barrie resident is eligible to

play 10 games for the Tigers while the Ice continue playing. Given that a dreadful season — winless through 38 games — ends for the Ice in four games, McReynolds seems destined to be a Tiger for the duration of the season.

The Tigers and Hurricanes clash tonight in the Battle of York Pink in the Rink charity match at Ray Twinney Complex. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

In adding what amounts to an extra roster spot and depth, clever Tigers general manager Thomas Milne terms signing McReynolds “creative player card management”.

The Hurricanes have offered no explanation for their apparent show of generosity.

NMHA fills key posts Stability now.

Interim Newmarket Minor Hockey Association president Kirk Kelly said Friday appointments to three key posts address an unset-

John Cudmore Cuddy Shark tled leadership in the organization, which has been slammed in recent months by serious upheaval at its top executive board levels.

Kevin Winsor was appointed to the role of vice-president of the rep program at the NMHA’s monthly board meeting, becoming the fourth person this season to hold the post. Roy George will serve as alternate rep system director for the remainder of the season.

Allison Kulba was named fundraising and marketing director.

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resolving some of our shortcomings,” said Kelly, who was appointed the organization’s third president in 13 months when Stephen Paine resigned in December. “It is a step in the right direction.”

Paine, then past-president, returned to the president’s role in November 2014 after Murray Taylor resigned the position, citing personal reasons. “(The rep VP) issue was a situation where circumstances led to one thing or another,” said Kelly.

“We had vacancies on the board for a long time, some as far back as our last AGM. It became an issue where you need to have people in place because we have a mandate to fill.”

Kelly, a longtime volunteer in the organization, would not say whether of not he will stand for election.

“I think one of the great things about being appointed late in a term is getting to test-drive the job,” he said.

Kelly will announce his intentions prior to the AGM in April.

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Elliott pays tribute to Cujo Something borrowed. Something blue. Something old. Something new.

In summary, that’s how Newmarket native Brian Elliott looked for Saturday night’s clash between his St. Louis Blues and the Montreal Canadiens in St. Louis.

The Newmarket native paid homage to former Blues netminder Curtis Joseph by wearing a mask closely resembling the headgear Joseph wore when he broke into the NHL with St. Louis in the early 1990s.

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Your Region, Thursday, January 21, 2016

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International drama The 30th Newmarket International Silver Stick Tournament drew 76 teams from Canada and the United States to the area from Jan. 14 to Sunday.

Photographer Mike Barrett captured some of the action.

Inset top left: Midland North Stars captain Cameron Hundley (left) and Newmarket Redmen captain Brady Ash line up for the ceremonial opening face-off with Mayor Tony Van Bynen and other dignitaries. The midget double-A teams tied 2-2 in the Friday night showdown. Inset top right: RCMP Const. Rola Murray carries the Silver Stick trophy alongside Colleen Crevier, who sang the national anthems for the opening ceremonies.

Above: The Newmarket Redmen and Cambridge Hawks square off in the minor peewee single-A final. Cambridge won 3-2. Right: Newmarket’s Keegan Martin scores through the five hole of Cambridge goalkeeper Evan Crowder. Left: Newmarket Redmen coach Fred Rossi talks to his team. For results from the event, and more photos, visit bit.ly/1Sx3gzP.

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Jean Murray: ‘Inspiration Lady’ remembered Helped form Helping Hands group in Vaughan to aid needy local families at Christmas time

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hen Bob Murray hears Gordon Lightfoot’s tune Inspiration Lady, it always makes him think of his late wife, Jean.

“I listen to that and it’s just Jeanie to a T,” he said. “In the song, it goes: ‘She’s always got something on her mind,’ and Jeanie always had something on her mind.”

Jean was born Feb. 1, 1959, in Calgary; the youngest of James and Charlotte Cameron’s three children.

In 1966, her family moved east, settling in Thornhill.

After high school, Jean studied social work at Centennial College and landed a job at the Canadian Mental Health Association, teaching life skills to people who had anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.

While vacationing in Cuba in 1979, she met Bob, a Towers department store manager.

The pair began dating, off and on at first, and eventually married on Oct. 3, 1981.

They moved around a bit, but eventually settled in Woodbridge in the mid-’80s.

Along the way, the couple had two sons, Patrick was born in 1983 and Alex followed in 1985.

Jean, who had bipolar disorder, continued working for a few years after Alex was born, but eventually had to give up her job.

She also had to surrender her driver’s licence.

“She was good-natured about it,” Bob said. “She’d say, ‘I worked with people who suffered from anxiety and depression and bipolar disorder and I guess I caught it.’”

Some days she was full of energy and eager to take on the world, other days she had trouble getting out of bed, Bob said. But Jean refused to let her illness stop –Bob Murray her from leading an active, fulfilling life.

“She had a lot of grit in her and she wasn’t going to let it defeat her,” he said.

‘She had a lot of grit in her and she wasn’t going to let it defeat her.’

Jean Murray (right) with childhood friend Dr. Sue MacColl.

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When the boys were young, Jean fulness and always being there when you needed somebody.” joined the Parent-Teacher AssoIn 2005, Jean, Pezzetta and ciation (PTA) at Pine Grove Public other mothers from the school School where she happily took on founded Helping Hands and any job that had to be done includbegan raising money ing serving one term to help local families as president. in need at Christmas “If you ever asked time. her for help or you Jean also volunever needed anything, teered in the tuck she’d be the first one shop at Etobicoke there to volunteer,” General Hospital and said longtime friend would take the bus Judie Pezzetta, who there several times a also sat on the PTA. week.

“No matter what was Bob credits that going on, she would always say, ‘What do –Judie Pezzetta job with helping her reduce the amount you need or what can I of medication she do?’ That’s what I really was taking. liked the most about “That was the best thing. She her, was her kindness, her thought-

‘She was one of those people that there aren’t enough of in the world...’

had a purpose and a reason to get up,” he said. “She would go four or five days a week. … She loved to talk to people and she got along great with all the staff.”

She was doing so well, in fact, they were planning to visit Ireland in June 2010.

In anticipation of that trip, Jean joined a gym and signed up with a personal trainer.

“She said, ‘You know, my greatest desire is to be as healthy as possible, to feel as good as I can possibly feel,’” Bob recalled.

Sadly, they never made it overseas.

Jean suffered a cardiac arrest and died March 6, 2010. She was 51.

“It devastated us,” Pezzetta said.

“She was one of those people that there aren’t enough of in the world. … She was a wonderful woman and a wonderful friend and I’ll never forget her.”

A flag at Etobicoke General Hospital was lowered in her memory.

Bob is certain, if Jean had lived a few years longer, she’d have joined the efforts to stamp out the stigma around mental illness that began in earnest with the Bell Let’s Talk Campaign about five years ago.

“I think that Jeanie would have been the type of person who would have gone out and talked to people,” he said. “She’d seen it from both sides.”

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Bachelor, Feb. 1st, $800 inclusive.

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Apartments for Rent

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Large 1 bedroom apts. From $950.

Non-smoking 647-704-0220.

AURORA- Yonge/ Wellington

Large 2 bedroom, ensuite laundry. Secure building. Parking. Appliances. No smoking/ pets. From $1250+. Jan/Feb. 905-780-0057 NEWMARKET - LARGE 3 bedroom upper, livingroom, diningroom, 3 bathrooms, laundry room, garage parking, $1400+ 416-721-6001 NEWMARKET- (PATTERSON/ Davis) 3 bedroom, upper. Updated kitchen, large master with walk-in closet. Parking, close to hospital/ public transportation. No pets/ smoking. $1395 inclusive. Immediate. 289-231-0937

KESWICK LAKEFRONT Two 1 bedroom apartments available $800+. utilities. 2 bedroom $1000 inclusive Cable. Parking. 1st/security. No pets.

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Pet Personals

Pet Personals

Berkley

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Condos for Rent

Houses for Rent

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

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AURORA, 1 bedroom +den luxury condo for rent.

Swimming pool, spa, gym, parking, laundry and locker included.

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Shared Accommodations

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SIBBALD'S POINT 3 bedroom. Stove, fridge. $1100+ utilities. Small deck, front & back yard. Available immediately.

(416)769-5809 call after 4pm.

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References, first/last. Available immediately. $1800 inclusive.

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905-841-8788. PRICE REDUCED.

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Call 647-688-9558

SCHOMBERG, 2 bedroom bungalow, 1 car parking, $1250 per month + 40% utilities.

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Contact Paul Hawkins 905-955-5340.

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Houses for Sale

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Remove skids from line, relocate them to the appropriate slots using pump truck and wrap finished product • Follow the job list assigned to count, insert flyers and stacking • Retrieve flyers from surrounding skids • Hours fluctuate seasonally based on insert/flyer volume • Work in a safety-conscious manner as outlined in the Company and department safety policies • Perform physical material handling • To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, an asset • Attention to detail • Have their own transportation If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume esmyth@yrmg.com by January 21, 2016.

Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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We are looking for energetic, nurturing and creative individuals to join our childcare team.

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Permanent full time position available in the infant program. Permanent part time Candidates must beRECE energetic, nurturing, (full lead kindergarten or equivalent creative andschool responsive. time on all closures) Candidates must hold and RECE Certificate The successful candidates will hold an R.E.C.E. or equivalent, the ability to pass a CertiďŹ cate in good standing with the College of vulnerable sector screening.

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Positions include;

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Duties include planting, setting up and operation of irrigation, weeding, harvesting, grading and storing vegetables and fork lift operation. References required. From April 15th to December 15th. Minimum wage. Full time. High school GED required. Minimum 1 year experience required.

Don Chapman Farms Ltd. 21413 Leslie St., Queensville L0G 1R0 Fax: 905-478-8691

Hickory Dickory Decks Newmarket is hiring PROFESSIONAL CARPENTERS and CARPENTER'S HELPERS. Independent self starters with excellent

We want to talk to you and offer desirable work ethic and tools. compensation for your time and experience.

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Newmarket Dental Office seeking EXPERIENCED HYGIENIST for 1 year contract position (may lead to permanent) Wednesdays 12pm - 8pm Please fax resume to 905-967-0636 or email: davisviewdental@rogers.com

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29 DRIVERS needed ASAP

Full time, part time, on call. $11.25/hr.

Company vehicle provided.

Great opportunity!

Email: hrcity@outlook.com NIGHT SHIFT WORKERS REQUIRED M r. D a i r y & Fo o d Distributing Ltd. is now looking for night shift workers. Duties include picking and checking orders and loading of trucks. Knowledge of fork lift operation is an asset.

Please email your resume to: info@mrdairy.com or fax to 416-741-4085

905-727-3777

Sandgate Women's Shelter of York Region Inc. is dedicated to providing all persons who identify as women and their children shelter, support and information so they can take steps towards ending abuse in their lives. Sandgate is a feminist organization and works from an anti-oppressive framework. As such, we support and empower women who experience various barriers to achieving safety in their lives.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

OUTREACH WORKER - Permanent Full-Time

Primarily provides mobile, residential and non-residential crisis support individually and in group settings to develop and carry out individualized goal plans, provides community education, development and event planning on the issues of violence against women. The Outreach Worker also provides safety planning, crisis intervention, trauma and clinical counselling, advocacy, referrals and follow-up support.

Qualifications: University degree in Social Work or Psychology and 1 - 2 years related experience. Second language required (Russian, Portuguese, Italian and/or Spanish preferred)

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Genpak, a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging is looking for an individual to work in our Inside Sales/Sales Department. The Inside Sales Department is a fast paced, diverse environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate with sales, purchasing, ar t, shipping, estimating and production/scheduling departments to meet customer requirements.

Requirements:

M a i nt a i n p at i e n ce a n d c a l m n e s s w i t h professionalism while under pressure, coordinating several tasks at once utilizing time management skills. Paying careful attention to details, problem solving and flexibility. Must have experience in both Word and Excel.

Flexible Packaging experience is preferred.

Training will be provided.

Interested candidates please e-mail resumes to:

genpaklp@gmail.com

No telephone calls please.

We thank all interested candidates, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

RELIEF WOMEN'S ADVOCATE - Casual

Provides immediate and responsive crisis counselling in person and by telephone. Service delivery includes crisis intervention, information dissemination, supportive counselling, advocacy, safety planning, referrals, problem solving and goal setting.

Qualifications: Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline and 1 - 2 years related experience. Second language required (Russian, Portuguese, Italian and /or Spanish preferred) For more information please contact Human Resources at: slindsay@sandgate.ca

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For door-to-door newspaper delivery 1 day per week.

Reliable vehicle required

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Newmarket, Aurora, Vaughan, Bradford, Barrie and Alliston!

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Millard Foster Thibeault Youell Professional Corporation Chartered Professional Accountants We are a medium sized accounting firm located in Aurora, Ontario.

We have an opening for a

STAFF ACCOUNTANT,

p re fe r a b l y w i t h e x p e r i e n c e i n a n accounting practice. The position is currently a contrac t position. The successful candidate would be involved in the preparation of corporate year ends, corporate and personal income tax returns, and bookkeeping. Working knowledge of Profile, Caseware, Excel, Sage 50 and Quickbooks would be an asset.

Forward resumes to: Donald Radley dradley@mfty.ca Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Sewer Line Video Inspection (CCTV) Operators, Sewer Flusher Truck Operators and Apprentice Operators for Benko Sewer Service. Clean and valid G license for CCTV Operators; D license for Flusher Operators.

Send resume: edtremblay@benkoservice.com Attention: Ed Tremblay P/T M-F (10am- 2pm) $15/hr+Bonus Established outdoor advertising firm is seeking a pleasant, outgoing person to make initial outbound calls by phone. No phone/ sales exp. nec. Training provided.

Must have strong computer skills. Car needed to get to office. Perfect for stay at home parents w/ kids in school.

HR@CreativeOutdoor.com

Mercedes-Benz Newmarket CAR WASHER/CAR JOCKEY

Successful candidate will be a selfmotivated,focusedteamplayerwithaneye for detail who is capable of exceeding our customers expectations in the luxury car market.Musthavevaliddriver'slicenseand clean abstract. Full time days.

Email resume: dbillings@mbnewmarket.com STAIR COMPANY Looking for

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Fax or email resume to: 905-895-9565 rosario@stairfab.com

EXPERIENCED/SHIPPER RECEIVER

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WISEMAN, Joy

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to continue their 16 year tradition of giving back to their "Cuba Family". Please contact the funeral home for details.

Alternatively donations may be made to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation.

KNIGHT, Millicent Passed away peacefully at Huron Lodge, Elliot Lake on January 17, 2016 in her 100th year.

Predeceased by her loving husband Alexander Knight (2002). Loving mother of Thomas "Tom" (Gail), Shirley Jones (David), June (deceased) and Brian (deceased) (Lorraine). Proud grandmother of June Hillis (Brian), Linda Harvey (Ted), Craig Knight (Cindy), Julia Lewis (Ron), Siobhan Knight (Mark Aho), Alison LeBlanc (Craig) and Gavin Knight (Erin). Greatgrandmother of Justin, Jaqueline, Brandon, Mackenzie, Kirsten, Clayton, Cole, Alec, Emily, Russell, Sydney and Ryan, Ceilidh, Wylow, Jackson, and Autumn.

Friends may call at the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Friday, January 22, 2016. Interment King City Cemetery.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Huron Lodge, 100 Manitoba Road, Elliott Lake, Ontario, P5A 3T1 would be appreciated by the family.

TAYLOR, Lloyd Garfield The passing of Lloyd Garfield Taylor (formerly of Toronto and Thornbury), husband of Elizabeth (Dinsmore) Taylor, occurred on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital, Fredericton, NB. Born on December 13, 1919 in Weston, ON, he was a son of the late Thomas and Louisa (Northcotte) Taylor. Lloyd was retired from Ainsworth Electric, Toronto, as the Manager of Purchasing. He was a member of the Newmarket Church of the Nazarene.

Besides his wife, Lloyd is survived by his daughter, Gail Tucker (Robert) of Fredericton, NB; his son, Dr. Keith Taylor (Pamela) of Newmarket, ON; grandchildren, Andrea Belczewski (Ron), Greg Tucker (Sandy), Jeremy Taylor (April), RenĂŠe Taylor, Aaron Taylor and Jonathan Taylor; great grandchildren, Lyndia, Taylor, Edrick, Abigail, Liam, Jerusha, Naomi and Elijah; brothers, Melvin Taylor (Gladys) of Huntsville, ON and Wesley Taylor (Carolyn) of Colorado Springs, USA; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Lloyd was predeceased by his first wife, Ervilla (Sutherland) and second wife, Bernice (Wright); sister, Viola Armstrong; brothers, Bruce and Harry Taylor.

Visitation will take place at the Church of the Nazarene, 79 Main Street South, Newmarket, on Friday, January 29, 2016, from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, January 30, 2016, from 10-11 a.m. A Home-going Celebration will take place at the Church on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 11 a.m., followed by internment at Prospect Cemetery, Toronto. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Newmarket Church of the Nazarene.

On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

BALLENTINE, Gwendoline (Rogers) Sadly we announce the peaceful passing of Gwen, in her 102nd year on Jan. 7, 2016 at West Parry Sound Health Centre.

Loving wife of the late Erne. Fondly remembered by son Michael (Sally), Grandchildren Blake (Eva), Ellie, & David (Nancy), and seven great grandchildren.

Dear sister of Bernice, Ruth and Orlene as well as the late Blanche, Ken, Lorraine, Birdie, Harold, Irma, Marion & Lorne.

Also, Gwen will be remembered by many nieces, nephews & close friend Barbara Weirsma.

According to her wishes the funeral service was conducted in Toronto.

Beloved wife of John. Mother of five children whom she loved and cherished, Veronica, Marlene, Paul, Shannon and Erinn.

Brenda Cooney was known to her former students at Notre Dame in Newmarket and St. John XXIII in Unionville as: "Mrs. Cooney". She was loved, adored, and respected. She will be missed, but mostly remembered for her strength in character, her laughter and open-hearted love.

A time of gathering will be held on Friday, January 29th at St. Patrick's Parish (5633 Hwy 7 E., Markham) from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

On-line condolences may be made to www.chapelridgefh.com

REEVIE, Brian Robert Passed away suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre, in Newmarket, on Friday, January 15, 2 0 1 6 i n h i s 7 5 t h y e a r. L o v i n g husband of Lorna (nee Keast) and beloved father of Jeff (Kelly), James, Janet (George) Collins, and Joanne (Mike) Rhodes. Proud grandfather of Chris, Mitchell, Hayden, Hannah, Curtis and Katie.

Brother of June and the late Ivan and Leigh.

Brian was employed by Canada Dry for over 35 years.

Funeral services were held at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket on Tu e s d a y, J a n u a r y 1 9 t h , 2 0 1 6 . I f desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com

BROWN, Carlyle Cameron (Carl) age 78 at Cedarvale Lodge, Monday, January 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Dawn Brown. Dear father of Chris, Cheri and her husband Joe. Grandfather to Michael. Predeceased by his sisters Margaret, Jean and Roberta, and his twin brother Argryle.

Interment Queensville Cemetery.

Peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 14, 2016 in his 88th year.

Beloved husband of Ruth Novosad (nee Yarmoluk). Loving father of Paul Jr. and Linda (Colin) Sinclair.

Proud Didi of Kelly (Jason) and Sean. Dear brother of Stella (Tom) Wadsworth. Paul will also be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews.

Friends called at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, Bradford for a funeral service on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 2 p.m. Private family interment was held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford on Monday.

Novy loved his family, gardening, fishing, rum and coke, cottaging and Cuba.

RYMAN, Victor (Retired Richmond Hill Fire Fighter) Peacefully on January 19, 2016 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Gail.

Caring father of Troy (Aileen), Tracy (Fred) and Tiffany (Wade). Loving G r a n d d a d o f J u s t i n , A n d r e w, Mackenzie, Brayden, Bryson and Jordyn. Brother of Al. Predeceased by sisters Shirley and his twin Vicky. A special thank you to Barb, Dave, Carmel and Linda. Special uncle to Erica. Vic will be greatly missed by nieces, nephews and extended family.

Family and friends may call at the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, Richmond Hill on Sunday, January 24th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service on Monday, in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at the Aurora Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Hill House Hospice, 36 Wright Street, Richmond Hill L4C 4A1 would be appreciated.

OFFIELD, Iris (nee Trout) August 27, 1942 January 13, 2016 Born Manchester England. After a long battle with cancer died at home in Mount Albert.

Loving wife of 52 years to Norman Offield. Mother to son Andrew (Shirley) and daughter Julie (Patrick).

Grandmother to Tyler (Noa), Amanda, Melissa and great grandmother to Aniah. Predeceased by mother Rose, father Joseph, brother William and nephew Peter. Survived by brother Alan (UK) and sister Joan (Australia).

Many thanks to Cancer Clinic, Doctor Alicia Kassam and staff. If desired, memorial donations can be made to the Cancer Society. Cremation has already taken place and there will be a family gathering at a later date.

(Life member of the United Church Women and a member of the Richmond Hill #302 Order of the Eastern Star for over 35 years.)

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Care Centre on Saturday, January 16, 2016 in her 94th year.

Beloved wife of the late Mervin. Dear mother of Hilda and her husband Martin Litkee, and the late Violet and Gary. Loving nanny to Kevin, Darryl and his wife Brenda, Trevor and his wife Lissa. Great nanny of Lealan, Laura and Leah. Sister of Gilbert and predeceased by Baxter and Robert.

Remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Marshall Funeral Home, 1 0 3 6 6 Yo n g e S t r e e t , Richmond Hill on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in our chapel on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 1 p.m. Interment York Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors on the 6th floor for their exceptional care.

Donations may be made to the Southlake Regional Healthcare Foundation or the Alzheimer's Society.

BRAKE: Jerome "Jerry" Joseph - at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Monday, January 18, 2016. Jerry Brake of Beaverton was the beloved husband of Mary (O'Dea) Brake.

Loved father of Karen (Ed) Dol of Pefferlaw and grandfather of Laura and Ryan. Brother of Daniel (Phyllis) of Keswick, Peter (Mary) Fitzpatrick, Anna (Alfred) Rose both of Marystown, Newfoundland and predeceased by Anthony (survived by Cathy), Kevin and Sheila. Family and friends will be received at the MANGAN FUNERAL HOME, Beaverton on Wednesday from 2 - 4 PM and 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Beaverton on Thursday, January 21, 2016 a t 11 A . M . I n t e r m e n t S t . J o s e p h ' s Cemetery, Beaverton. If so desired, memorial donations in memory of Jerry to the Canadian Cancer Society would be g r e a t l y a p p r e c i a t e d b y t h e f a m i l y.

Online condolences are welcomed at www.manganfuneralhome.com

MARIA CROSS

It has been four years since you left and it seems like only yesterday.

You will always be missed, and never forgotten.

Wendy

Life will never be the same without you.

I miss you every day.

Love Dad

In loving memory of a dear son who left me on January 23, 1994.

Dear Son you are not forgotten, Though on earth you are no more, Still in memory you are with us, As you always were before.

Sadly missed and never to be forgotten, Mom MARTIN, Caroline Jane

So many things have happened Since you were called away.

So many things to share with you Had you been left to stay.

Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way; Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, loved, always dear.

Love you Mom and miss you everyday, Annette, Gary, Jamie (Carrie), Nicole (Curtis), Brynn

Matthew McConville

CARR, Lisabeth Main Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, in Newmarket, on Friday, January 15, 2016 in her 69th year.

Loving wife of the late George Carr and beloved mother of Sheila Carr a n d G r a h a m ( Ti n a ) C a r r. P r o u d grandmother of Grace Carr. Sister of Ann, Margaret Kathryn and the late Elma.

She was born in Nairn, Scotland and emigrated to Canada in 1972.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at Southlake Regional Health Centre.

A service was held at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket followed by interment at Newmarket Cemetery.

Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com

February 17, 1984 ~ January 19, 2004

Matthew, we love you and miss you.

It was a year of celebrations; Mark's 30 th birthday and my parent's 60 th anniversary. We had many visitors during the summer. We are all doing well; Mark is enjoying snowboarding and Ben joined the gym at university.

You are forever in our hearts, Love Mark, Ben and Mom

Gail Lesley Boston (nee) Eastwood

In Memory of my brave daughter Jessica Nichole Gough on January 27, 2009 at the young age of only 19 gave the ultimate sacrifice in her life long battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

MORTON, Doug

In loving memory of a dear brother, b r o t h e r - i n - l a w, a n d u n c l e w h o passed away January 23, 1994.

In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away, Our hearts were almost broken, You fought so hard to stay.

But when we saw you sleeping, So peacefully from pain, We could not wish you back, To suffer that again.

Sadly missed and always remembered by sister Carol, brotherin-law Larry, and niece Cheryl

In loving memory of Roger McElroy (Lou)

July 25, 1941-January 19, 2005 Sadly missed along life's way Quietly remembered every day, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

Your loving family, wife, kids & grandkids

Jan. 20, 1969 - July 30, 2002

Treasured birthday memories of our loving daughter, sister, sister-in-law and aunt.

You will live on in our hearts forever.

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Upgrade at 17250 Yonge St., Newmarket 1:00 p.m. (local time) The Region is inviting proposals from qualified contractors for the supply, installation and commissioning of HVAC and UPS equipment upgrades for the main Region Data Centre located at the York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, in the Town of Newmarket, Ontario The Request for Proposals (RFP) documents are available for download from the Region's Bids & Tenders website at http://bids.york.ca for a non-refundable fee of Sixty three Dollars ($63.00) including H.S.T. All Bidders must log into their account and register for the RFP before they can download the RFP documents. There is no cost to set up an account in the Region's Bids and Tenders System.

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The Offer may be upgraded to use premium oil at the recipient’s expense. The Eligible Services are not designed to meet all requirements and specifications necessary to maintain the Eligible Vehicle. To see the complete list of maintenance necessary, please refer to the Service Maintenance Guide. Any additional services required are not covered by the Offer and are the sole responsibility and cost of the recipient. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain offers NCESI reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. Ask your retailer for details. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00)/2016 Rogue SV Special Edition FWD (Y6SG16 AA00)/2016 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG16 AA00). 1.49%/1.49%/2.99% lease APR for a 60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $281/$341/$386 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/ year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,845/$20,453/$23,154. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). 0% lease APR for a 24 month term equals monthly payments of $438 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/ year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $10,518. ‡$3,250/$5,500/$6,500 NCF standard finance cash (includes bonus cash) available on new 2015 Micra 1.6 SR/2015 Sentra 1.8 SL CVT/2015 Altima 2.5 SL models when financing with NCF at standard rates. ▲Models shown $37,139/$26,129/$48,889/$18,569 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/ 2015 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG15 AA00)/2016 Pathfinder Platinum (5XEG15 AA00)/2015 Micra 1.6 SR AT (S5SG75 AE10). ◆Purchase financing price of $9,998 for a 2015 Micra 1.6 S (S5LG55 AA00) is available when financing with NCF at standard rates. The price includes $1,150 NCF standard finance cash, $650 non-stack cash and $500 bonus cash. Freight and PDE charges, air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation (where applicable) are included. License, registration, specific duty on new tires ($15) and insurance are extra. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. *◆±≠▲Freight and PDE charges ($1,760/$1,600/$1,760/$1,600) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. 2016 Rogue recognized as IIHS top safety picks when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. For more information see www.IIHS.org. ^Ward’s Large Cross Utility Market Segmentation. MY16 Pathfinder vs 2016 and 2015 Large Cross/Utility Class. The Nissan Sentra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

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NISSAN’S SECRET WINTER WEAPON

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Acura’s posh people mover

ROAD TEST

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Metroland Media Despite our tendency to have fewer kids (or no kids), there’s still a market for large people movers.

The most cost-effective of which is the minivan – nearly uncontested in terms of room and family friendliness for the dollar.

But these domestic haulers have been steadily losing favour, with the pricier, thirstier and less capacious three-row SUVs taking up the slack.

Am I making a point here?

You betcha – and it’s not that Canadian carbuyers are illogical or like to spend more dough.

We just don’t like minivans.

And I’m no exception, which is why I asked Honda’s PR department for the seven-passenger Acura MDX rather than the more practical Honda Odyssey over the hectic holiday season.

The MDX I last tested was a 2014, which had been redesigned from the ground up. This thirdgeneration model was lighter than its predecessor, constructed of 64 per cent high-strength steel, aluminum and magnesium, which along with better aerodynamics and a more efficient engine, delivered 21 per cent better fuel economy.

This year brings new equipment and further upgrades, starting with a nine-speed automatic, mated to the existing 3.5-litre direct injected six-cylinder engine (290 hp, 267 lb/ ft of torque).

This transmission gets a pushbutton gear selector (like Honda

Rogue Warrior defies winter’s worst

The Acura MDX seven-passenger premium SUV benefits from a new nine-speed transmission for 2016, along with a full suite of driver aids that come standard. Shown is the top-trim Elite model that rolls on 19-inch alloy wheels.

Pilot, which shares the same platform), along with paddle shifters and grade logic control.

When using the paddles, Acura claims its new autobox will shift five times faster than the previous sixcog unit. I don’t recall the old one being particularly slow, but the 2016 does shift plenty quick – especially in Sport mode.

On that note, the vehicle’s Integrated Dynamic System (Comfort, Normal and Sport modes), will amp

up performance in the latter setting, with a quicker throttle response, firmer steering and more aggressive transmission mapping, not to mention a little more engine and exhaust sound to reward your efforts.

Acura has taken strides to make the MDX more than just basic family transport.

Its track-tuned independent front and multilink rear suspension is complemented by standard Agile Handling Assist (brake vectoring to

slow the inside tire) and amplitude reactive dampers.

As a result, you can carve corners without too much body roll, yet the ride is forgiving over rough pavement.

A key reason buyers choose SUVs and crossovers is the availability of AWD. Acura’s “Super Handling” version (SH-AWD) monitors driving conditions and can send up to 70 per cent of torque to the rear wheels - and it can route up to 100 Turn to page W4

LEFT: The 2016 Acura MDX (Elite model shown) is nicely fitted with plenty of soft touch, including optional perforated Milano leather, open-grained olive ash trim and attractive brightwork to complement the abundance of technology. RIGHT: Reclinable second-row seats offer plenty of legroom, and are optionally heated. Rear passengers also have their own climate controls.

SAGUENAY, PQ: Meet Nissan’s new winter secret weapon – the Rogue Warrior.

Instead of four wheels, it has four tracks that can propel it through almost any winter condition you can think of from knee-high snow to sheet ice and up to 100 km/h on the flat.

The Rogue Warrior started as an idea of Nissan Canadian head of PR, Didier Marsaud, who was looking for a way to build on the brand’s current Nissan “Conquer All Conditions” media campaign, with one ad featuring the Rogue snatching people way from hoards of menacing snowmen.

He then turned to Carl Hermez of Montreal’s Motorsports in Action (MiA), who fabricates all the cars used in the super successful Nissan Micra Cup, that now has grown to 10 venues for this year.

Hermez said, “it’s the kind of challenge I like.” He found there is a firm in the U.S., American Track Truck, that makes triangularly shaped tracks that fit to the hub of almost any vehicle.

Each track is 21-in tall, 48-in long and 15-in wide. Taking off the wheels and putting on the tracks takes about one hour.

The Rogue is completely stock from the 2.5-litre engine to the suspension and the CVT transmission.

The only change was a switch to two-inch taller shocks so the tracks could clear the bottom of each wheel well. The only modification was snow guards and minor lower body trimming to clear the tracks.

“The biggest surprise to me was the CVT,” Hermez said. “I’m not a big fan of CVTs, but after this, I’m sold.”

Because Nissan’s Xtronic CVT has no fixed gears, it tends to be in the right ratio at the right time and can adjust to conditions 30 times faster than a blink of an eye.

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18,000 km/year allowance ($0.30/km for excess kilometres applies). ††First, second and third month payment waivers are capped for 2016 E-Class models (including AMG) up to a total of $850 (including taxes) for lease programs and up to a total of $1,050 (including taxes) for finance programs. †No-Charge Avantgarde Package includes cash credit of $5,000 applicable only on the 2016 E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC Avantgarde Sedan. Vehicle license, insurance, registration, and taxes are extra. Dealer may lease or finance for less. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for details or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Relations Centre at 1-800-387-0100. Offers end January 31, 2016.

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Buick reveals stunning Avista concept DETROIT: Just prior to media day at the North American International Auto Show, Buick unveiled the Avista concept car.

The 2+2 coupe is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 with 400 hp and an eight-speed transmission driving the rear wheels.

The concept’s flowing lines carry the same design language introduced on the Avenir concept and put into production on the 2017 LaCrosse.

The absence of conventional B-pillars between the doors and rear side windows enhances the flowing profile.

Marking the front and rear, Buick evolves its signature wing-shaped lighting with “soft curtain” elements that create illuminated “halos” around lamps’ edges, suggesting a three-dimensional shape and sculpture. Their design forecasts the evolution of Buick’s production lighting features, while the Avista’s grille features the brand’s new winged trishield insignia set against a three-dimensional mesh background.

Like the exterior, the Avista’s 2+2 interior is defined by flowing, uninterrupted lines conveying elegance through simplicity – with intense technical and surface details, in everything from 3D-printed door and seat trim to a future vision of Buick’s IntelliLink, with touchscreen controls on a widescreen Buick unveiled the Avista concept car on the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. instrument panel display.

The center console also incorporates touchscreen controls and extends to the the new Electronic Precision Shift, similar to sensory experiences with next-generation ionic air purifiers and aromatherapy. rear seating area.

QuietTuning and air-quality control, includOpen side storage compartments built the 2017 LaCrosse.

Buick designers enhanced the passengers’ ing advanced noise cancellation technology, — Metroland Media into the front of the console are enabled by

AJAC announces car and utility vehicle of the year finalists

Volvo XC90 is among the Canadian utility vehicle of the year finalists announced.

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) recently announced the top three finalists in two award categories that comprise part of their Canadian Car of the Year awards program, now in its 31st year.

The top three vying for 2016 Canadian Car of the Year, to be declared on February 11, are Honda Civic, Volkswagen Golf R and Volkswagen Golf Sportwagon.

The 2016 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year finalists are Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-3 and Volvo XC90.

Nine “Best New” category winners were eligible for the top honours of Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year after they were announced on November 24, 2015. Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz were double winners. Other category winners included Chevrolet, Honda, Kia, Mazda, and Volvo.

The nine “Best New” categories cover the full new-model spectrum, including “Best New Small Car,” “Best New Family Car,” and “Best New SUV/CUV.” Most mainstream categories are further divided by price, such as over or under $35,000, to better provide fair and relevant comparison.

The category winners represent the voting

results by the largest group of Canada’s bestknown automotive journalists, who gathered this October in Clarington, Ontario for a fourday test-drive evaluation of brand-new or significantly changed models. The event, known as “TestFest,” was hosted by Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, and Shell Canada was the official fuel supplier.

“TestFest is the most intensive new-vehicle evaluation process on the planet,” said Gary Grant, co-chair of the Canadian Car of the Year committee. “No other organization employs such stringent testing methods to determine its award winners.”

The rigorous testing program includes real-world driving on public roads, where consumers drive, so the test data and vote results are directly relevant to potential car and utility vehicle buyers. The results are not based on the personal opinion of just one or two journalists. Instead, 71 automotive journalists each drove vehicles in their categories back-to-back on the same day, under the same conditions, to ensure fair and objective comparisons.

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All Eligible Services will be conducted in strict accordance with the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan outline in the Agreement Booklet for the Eligible Vehicle. The service period (“Service Period”) will commence on the purchase or lease transaction date (“Transaction Date”) and will expire on the earlier of: (i) the date on which the maximum number of Service Visits has been reached; (ii) 36 months from the Transaction Date; or (ii) when the Eligible Vehicle has reached 48,000 kilometers. All Eligible Services must be completed during the Service Period, otherwise they will be forfeited. The Offer may be upgraded to use premium oil at the recipient’s expense. The Eligible Services are not designed to meet all requirements and specifications necessary to maintain the Eligible Vehicle. To see the complete list of maintenance necessary, please refer to the Service Maintenance Guide. Any additional services required are not covered by the Offer and are the sole responsibility and cost of the recipient. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain offers NCESI reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. Ask your retailer for details. ≠ Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00)/2016 Rogue SV Special Edition FWD (Y6SG16 AA00)/2016 Juke SV FWD (N5RT56 AA00). 1.49%/1.49%/0% lease APR for a 60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $281/$341/$244 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/20,000 km/16,000 km per year with excess charged at $0.10/km. 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Leslie St.

905-895-3222

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20221 Leslie St., Queensville

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17735 LESLIE STREET

Accredited Test & Repair Facility for all makes & models

For other locations call Ontario’s Drive Clean 1-888-758-2999 or visit www.driveclean.com

Cane Pkwy.

SERVICE HOURS : 7:30 - 6pm Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. • 7:30 - 9pm Wed. • Sat. 8-12 noon.

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Limited time lease offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS), to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Weekly payments include freight and PDI (ranges from $1,595 to $1,695 depending on model), EHF tires & filters ($22), A/C charge ($100), and OMVIC fee ($10). Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. ΩRepresentative weekly lease example: 2016 Civic LX Sedan 6MT (Model FC2E5GE) // 2016 Accord LX Sedan 6MT (Model CR2E3GE) // 2016 CR-V LX 2WD (Model RM3H3GE1) on a 60 month term with 260 weekly payments at 3.99% // 3.99% // 2.99% lease APR. Weekly payment is $58.85 // $71.67 // $74.84 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in and $240 // $570 // $240 total lease incentive included. Down payments, $0 security deposit and first weekly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $15,301.46 // $18,633.94 // $19,457.74. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. PPSA lien registration fee of $45.93 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.65, due at time of delivery are not included. For all offers: license, insurance, other taxes (including HST) and excess wear and tear are extra. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Colour availability may vary by dealer.

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QX60 and Lexus RX 350, offering a blend of luxury, driving dynamics and utility that deserves a closer look.

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per cent to the rear wheel with the most grip.

Indeed, its mechanicals are sound, but those shopping this segment also demand a premium interior. On that note, the MDX should not disappoint.

gate, tri-zone climate control, pushbutton start, 10-way/8-way power adjust for the heated front seats (with driver memory), heated power tilt/telescopic steering and 432-watt, eight-speaker audio.

It also gets a load of safety nannies that include road departure mitigation, lane keeping assist, forward collision warning, collision mitigation braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control and rearview camera.

And there’s no shortage of additional content for those with deeper pockets.

The Navigation package ($55,990) adds the obvious, along with 19-inch alloys, blind-spot information and cross-traffic alert. It also includes upgraded audio, which gets progressively better as you move up the ladder, topping out with the 12-speaker, 546-watt ELS Surround system found in my Elite tester.

The price walk north of $56K also includes heated second-row seats, rear sunshades, perforated Milano leather and a rear DVD entertainment system that goes from a nine-inch screen (Tech package - $59,990) to an ultrawide 16.2-inch display in Elite trim ($64,990) Those willing to part with $65K will also get front/rear parking sensors, 360-degree camera, cooled front seats and genuine olive ash trim (with exposed grain) that’s a nice change from the usual shiny stuff.

Spaciousness is a given in vehicles this size, and both first and second rows have no shortage of head and legroom. Middle-row passengers also get their own console with HVAC and audio controls.

Third-row passengers, however, had better be small in stature, but getting back there doesn’t require too many gymnastics – thanks to the one-touch “smart slide” feature.

Behind is 447 litres of cargo space and a large underfloor bin. Drop the 50/50 backbench, and this enlarges to 1,277 litres with a flat, carpeted cargo deck. Capacity maxes out at a cavernous 2,575 litres with the second row folded.

As a hockey bag hauler, MDX may fall a little short of the standard minivan, but it’ll do.

And it is a worthy contender among rivals like Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GL, Infiniti

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Rogue was fitted with snow tracks in about an hour Continued from W1 The Rogue Warrior was tested in complete secrecy two weeks prior to this week’s Montreal Auto Show where it was planned to be the super surprise of the day.

Nissan rented one side of a ski hill north and east of Saguenay for testing, complete with spotters on the ridges to make sure no spy photos were taken.

The first run was made by Oliver Bedard, this year’s Nissan Micra Cup champion.

He roared up what I think was a 30 percent grade on the ski hill with snow billowing out of the wheel wells with zero problems. In fact, I was told the Rogue Warrior can tackle grades up to 45 per cent – believe it or not.

Then it was my turn – and I couldn’t wait Friends, I’ve been testing vehicles for decades, but there has never been something as unique as this – or as much fun.

Getting into the Warrior is like getting into any stock Rogue compact CUV, as the instruments, gauges and controls are in the same

place. There are no special knobs or levers.

Put the Warrior in Drive and off you go.

Once the cleats of the tracks bite, the Warrior steams off, but not with a lurch as I expected.

Steering is surprisingly light and turning, while slow, was still easy to predict with loads of “feel” coming through the steering wheel.

With three others on board, the weight did not seem to matter to our forward progress.

Uphill, downhill through 30 cm of powder snow - I was unstoppable.

What impressed me the most was the CVT that stayed around 3,000 rpm whether on full throttle, going uphill or turning.

When I got out, I couldn’t stop laughing. I even hugged Hermez.

The Nissan Rogue Warrior is not going into production, which I can understand.

But if the Polar Vortex ever threatens me again, I’ll make sure to have a Nissan Rogue Warrior in my driveway.

The Nissan Rogue Warrior can tackle grades up to 45 per cent and hit near 100 km/h in snow on the flat.

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