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Aurora’s Kelsea Walsh wants to help you understand the political scene as the Federal election campaign soars this summer.

The fourth-year University of Ottawa political science student spent some time at home during the spring break and was surprised when her PhD-holding mother asked her for her political insights on the upcoming election and candidates. Family friends began to ask her questions as well.

“These are really educated people but politics is a really hard subject to delve into,” Walsh said. “I think it’s common for people who don’t follow the scene closely to be in the dark about what the political parties stand for.”

She believes the gathering information about the parties isn’t the difficult part for those looking to get informed before casting a ballot but rather the analysis required once the information has been read.

“It’s the step voters often leave out when they do their research,” she said. “It involves asking yourself if the party and its values fit with your way of life and how their campaign objectives would impact themselves.”

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Newmarket man, whose body was discovered Thursday afternoon, remembered as ‘fantastic guy’ and ‘great friend’

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Jonathan Adams was loved and admired by his students and work colleagues.

The local hockey community is mourning the death of the 26-year-old Newmarket man, whose body was found in a wood lot Thursday afternoon. Jonathan, who had worked as an instructor at Vaughan’s Bar Down Hockey Development school since 2013, is being fondly remembered as a “fantastic guy” and a “great friend”.

“The last couple of weeks have been a nightmare, just wondering where he was,” Matt Piva, Adams’ boss and close pal, said Friday morning. “You always have the thought of ‘Is he gone?’ in the back of your head. You get the news that this poor guy’s been there for God only knows how long.

It’s tough. His parents are unbelievable people; I can only imagine what they’re going through. He’s been a huge part of (the

hockey school’s) success.

“The kids have an idea now, but a lot of them are younger and really looked up to him. It’s a tough situation trying to explain to a seven-year-old kid what happened and what he was going through. You don’t want to scare them.”

Piva knew Adams for about 10 years and says his friend was instrumental in establishing the school.

“Whatever I needed, he was my main guy,” Piva said. “A lot of the parents and students really loved him. It’s a pretty sad situation. Our school’s different than most; we’re a pretty close-knit group. He was more than an employee; he became a very good friend.

“Work’s secondary when it comes to this.”

Adams’ body was located at about 1:40 p.m. in a forested area near Dufferin Street and Davis Drive. His death is not considered suspicious, police said in a media release.

“We wish to thank the public and the media for their ongoing assistance with

JONATHAN ADAMS messaging to assist in the search,” Duty Insp. Gary Miner said.

Adams had been missing since June 28. He reportedly checked himself into a mental health facility only days before going missing.

Piva hopes to start-up a charity in Adams’ name soon, to help hockey players who are battling mental health issues.

“We’ll try to put together a little foundation, a ‘hockey fights depression’ kind of thing,” Piva said. “We’ve had a couple of ideas from the parents. If we can find a way to reach out before it gets to this conclusion, that’s the only thing we really can do. You hear about these depressions all the time.

I’ve lost a couple other people I’ve known through hockey. It’s going to take some time to get over this.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at 1800222tips. com. Information can also be texted to CRIMES (274637), starting with the word ‘YORK’.

– with files from Jeremy Grimaldi

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YRP is the second municipal police force in the province to add a drone —a flying apparatus with cameras attached — to its toolbox. Currently, Halton Regional Police, Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are using drone technology.

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“Investigating one fatal collision can close a road for eight to 10 hours,” he said, explaining it takes a long time to manually map out an accident scene.

“This will cut that time in half.”

At a demonstration just off Don Hillock Drive in Aurora, the drone, which is slightly larger than a basketball, launched, took pictures and landed with ease and made no more noise than a slight buzzing.

Two licensed officers, one observing the drone and the other using a tablet and stylus pen to control the flight path, operated the apparatus that’s worth $125,000, including the cameras.

It weighs 2.4 kilograms, is capable of vertical take offs and landings and can capture high-resolution images during the day or night.

“The UAV is a welcome addition to our investigative toolbox,” police Chief Eric Jolliffe said.

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Doyle Family breaks ground on new Habitat home in Newmarket

BY CHRIS SIMON

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Leslie and Brian Doyle have found a home for their family.

The couple, along with son Aidan and daughter Lillian, helped break ground on the site of their soon-to-be house in Newmarket Thursday. Construction on the single-family, fully-accessible house will begin in September, thanks to Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area.

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The Doyle Family was on hand for the official groundbreaking at their Andrew Street home Thursday. Construction on the single-family, fully-accessible house will begin in September, thanks to Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area.

For more information, or to volunteer or donate to Habitat, visit habitatgta.ca or call 905-868-8722.

“There are so many families just like ours, who could afford a mortgage but maybe are not able to save enough for a down payment,” Leslie said, family at her side. “They deserve to have a home to raise their family in. We couldn’t be more humbled to have been chosen to be partnered with an organization that has helped so many families reach that goal.

The kids are most excited about having an upstairs and downstairs, as well as room to grow and a backyard to play in.

“Having a safe and functional home is going to make such an improvement in our lives.”

About 75 people attended the official groundbreaking at the Andrew Street site.

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by Habitat in York Region — the fifth in Newmarket. As part of the project, the Doyles are required to perform 500 hours of ‘sweat equi-

ty’, in exchange for the opportunity to own an affordable home.

Habitat partners with low-income families, who cannot afford a conventional mortgage, to build and buy simple, decent quality homes through a no-interest, no-down payment mortgage. Monthly payments are set at a maximum of 30 per cent of the family’s total income.

The family currently lives in a basement apartment and has outgrown the space.

“We are excited to continue our work in the town in order to make affordable homeownership available to another deserving family,” Habitat GTA regional vice-president Richard Solomon said. “The apartment is less than ideal for any family to endure. We’re so thrilled to welcome the Doyles into our Habitat family.”

The project title sponsor is OneChurch Southlake, a banner organization consisting of several local churches. The faith group works collaboratively on initiatives that serve area residents, and committed to assist with home construction and raise $100,000 for Habitat.

“We were challenged, as a group, to do something,” New Hope Methodist Church pastor and OneChurch representative Terry Gibson said. “The church dispenses hope, grace and love in our community. One of the ways we thought we could do that was through a faith build. One of the main reasons we’re doing it is for unity, the ripple effect and the good that will come out of this.”

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Ranked ballots are a fairer way to determine winners in future municipal elections, says Newmarket’s mayor.

Tony Van Bynen wants the municipality to switch from the current first-past-the-post method of electing council members to a ranked-ballot system. He says ranked ballots would, ultimately, provide more meaningful representation at the council table.

“The principle is sound, the concept is great,” he said. “I look forward to being able to implement it, ideally for the next election.

Democracy is into the next phase and firstpast-the-post (has) served a useful purpose up to this point. (But ranked ballots are) the best way of getting the representative intentions of the constituents.”

This would be the ideal time to make the switch, since the town is also considering allowing Internet voting in the 2018 municipal election. A report on that issue is expected by the end of this year, Van Bynen said.

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The statements were made shortly after a presentation by Fair Vote Canada representative Dan Desson, which took place during a council meeting last week. Desson is pushing for municipalities across Ontario to shift to ranked ballots, following the provincial government’s decision to review the Municipal Elections Act. The review will explore how ranked ballots could be implemented by municipalities across the province.

Newmarket council has indicated it wants the option to choose between the systems.

“I’m here to urge you to accept and implement the option the Ontario government has given you,” Desson said, addressing council.

“The system you use should be open to discussion. What does democracy mean and how do we translate that to voters? When people vote, they’re not always represented.

That’s one of the major flaws we have in the system right now. We can change that and make our system a bit more representative of

the people. Many votes are wasted.”

When residents feel their ballots are wasted, they are less likely to vote, Desson said.

But not all municipalities are convinced.

In the last municipal election Aurora had 28 candidates in an at-large system and while Councillor Paul Pirri hasn’t fully formulated his opinion on the idea, he’s not sure ranked ballots would be a good fit.

The formula used with ranked ballots would mean a voter who shows up and votes for only five candidates and doesn’t align with others’ top five ranking candidates would have their vote essentially not count.

“You would almost have to rank all the candidates to make it fair and how can we expect constituents to rank 28 candidates?” he said. “If it really was a great idea, the province would be using it.”

Aurora Mayor Geoff Dawe suspects it would make little difference in Aurora, as in the recent election it might have impacted the eighth councillor position and changed the order of finish of councillors.

Council is expecting a staff report on the matter in the coming weeks.

The system would allow a voter to rank candidates in order of preference, instead of the current method of voting for a single person. The review will also assess whether the rules about electing municipal leaders are clear and simple and if the Act reflects how modern campaigns and elections should be run, said Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ted McMeekin in a press release.

“Municipalities should have more choices in how to run their elections, including the option of using ranked ballots to elect their mayors and councillors,” he said. “We are looking for Ontarians’ views on how well municipal elections work and how they can be improved.”

No Canadian jurisdiction currently uses ranked ballots.

The province will accept public comments on the review until July 27. Meanwhile, a working group made up of municipal clerks and representatives and ranked ballot advocates, will provide the government with advice on how to make that system work best in Ontario.

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malgamation always seems like a good idea.

After all, we do it with municipalities, we believe, to prevent duplication and save money.

I don’t know much about municipal amalgamation, but joining forces for the same reasons has been suggested with something I do know about — pharmacare programs.

Canada has at least 16 separate drug public plans — each of the provinces, plus ones for the RCMP, veterans, aboriginals and others, as well as hundreds of private drug plans.

Wouldn’t it also be easier — and cheaper — if we just had one national drug plan?

Earlier this summer, at least eight provinces got together to discuss a national drug plan. I agree that cost-efficiencies, a better ability to negotiate drug prices and other economies of scale makes it a compelling idea. Yet, if done poorly, a national drug plan could be an utter disaster, characterized by waste, political coverage decisions and even more irrational and unsafe pharmaceutical use than we’ve got now.

Let’s take a major new drug to see how we might fare with a national drug plan.

The diabetes drug Januvia (generic name: sitagliptin) globally earns about $6 billion per year for its manufacturer, Merck. It costs about $3.50 per pill in B.C. and lowers blood sugar on par with older, cheaper diabetes drugs.

Proponents of a national drug plan would assert that with the buying power of one big agency, we’d negotiate much better prices for Januvia. Instead of paying $3.50 per pill, maybe we could get it for $2 a pill, which is about what Australia pays, seeing as it has national buying power. Sound good?

Of course, but only if Januvia had advantages over older, cheaper diabetes drugs. Sadly, independent experts say that drugs like Januvia are less effective than older diabetes medications.

For my tastes, the first priority of a national drug plan shouldn’t be price, but evidence.

If the best available evidence suggests a new, more expensive

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Alan Cassels AUTHOR: Troy Media columnist Alan Cassels is a pharmaceutical policy researcher, author and expert adviser with EvidenceNetwork.ca. drug like Januvia is in the “not better or worse than comparator drugs” category, you’d need strict rules in place to make sure the drug was only covered for the subset of people who can’t tolerate other diabetes drugs. You’d use the money you saved to expand coverage for drugs that are cost-effective so that more Canadians can be covered for high drug costs.

While taxpayers in Ontario and Quebec pay tens of millions a year for Januvia, the B.C. government recently made a hard decision not to kowtow to lobbying pressure when it decided BC Pharmacare won’t pay for Januvia.

Why? Both because there is little evidence the drug could extend the quality or the length of a diabetic’s life and the fact that Merck refused to lower the price to bring it on par with the other DPP-4 inhibitors. That’s the kind of spine that would be essential in a national drug plan.

Yet if you look at other federal health-related organizations (Health Canada, CIHR and CADTH), you will find little national spine. We have a watchdog that doesn’t bite, a national health research funder that encourages Canadian researchers to “partner” with drug companies and a technology evaluator that takes money from drug companies in the form of ‘fees,’ thus making them beholden to the very industry they are supposed to assess.

Any national pharmacare program would need an absolute firewall to protect it from the inevitable politics of drug coverage, otherwise you’d be left with even more irrational and expensive drug coverage decisions.

Protectionist attitudes didn’t cause depression Re: Free trade creates jobs, column by Mark Milke, July 5.

Milke wants us to believe the Great Depression was caused by countries trying to” protect” their economies from imports. There were many more factors involved.

The stock market crash of 1929 led to a money crunch. People that had bought stock on margin, putting as little as 10 per cent down, went bankrupt.

Then came the domino effect. Landlords didn’t get rent. Merchants didn’t get paid. Factories had to close as no one had money for their products. There was no such thing as deposit insurance and many banks went bankrupt.

At that time, the United States was a supplier of money to many countries. Its money was backed by gold — for every dollar the mint printed, it had to hold a percentage in gold. The U.S. and other countries went off the gold standard. Some countries started to print money that wasn’t worth the paper it was printed on, which led to rapid inflation and destroyed many economies.

Parts of the U.S. suffered from severe dust storms and land erosion. It’s estimated 400,000 to 500,000 rural people ended up unemployed.

To say that protectionism caused the Great Depression is a stretch.

There are some benefits to trade, but there is also a dark side. China was putting

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melamine, a chemical used in plastics, in powdered milk. This caused serious sickness and deaths in Chinese babies. The powder was exported to be used in candy products. It could have caused health problems in North America if it wasn’t caught in time.

Open and unprotected markets don’t always expand the economy and employment numbers. Sometimes jobs are just shifted.

Jobs from North American car manufacturers are now done in Mexico. No more employees.

One economy goes down and one goes up. No increased efficiencies; just lower wages.

Former president Bill Clinton had to apologize to the Haitian people. A trade agreement between Haiti and the U.S. led to the dismantling of Haitian agriculture. The U.S. flooded Haiti with cheap rice.

Trade agreements have to have safeguards in place.

Trade has to do more than just create jobs.

It has to distribute wealth over all segments of society.

Mining companies bring jobs to some countries, but leave rivers polluted and land unfit for agriculture.

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Centre medians will be getting a sizeable chunk of the attention from construction crews in the Davis Drive corridor over the next few months.

Crews will complete the structures at intersections from Yonge Street to Longford and Parkside drives between July and September. George Street and Barbara Road will also be included in this portion of the project.

About three weeks will be spent on each intersection.

To complete the work, the north-south crosswalks at each intersection will need to be closed, one at a time, on the east and

west sides. Pedestrians will be able to cross the intersection on the opposite side of the closure.

Work will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, though some weekend construction may be required.

Pedestrians are urged to pay close attention to posted signs, while motorists should anticipate increased pedestrian traffic on the opposite side of the work area.

There will be access to businesses located near each intersection.

As construction of dedicated bus lanes progresses east along Davis, median work at other intersections will follow later this year.

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SOUTHLAKE RESIDENTIAL CARE VILLAGE BOARD SEEKS DIRECTORS The Board of Directors of Southlake Residential Care Village “The Village” is currently seeking to elect two new Directors. The Board is encouraging the application of qualified individuals who would be able to contribute required knowledge, experience, or skills in one or more of the following areas: finance, governance, law, risk management, business management experience.

Potential candidates should recognize the tremendous change that has occurred in healthcare and the innovative and boundless spirit that is required to shape the future of The Village and its ability to meet the healthcare needs of the communities it serves. Health care delivery is a highly interdependent service influenced by technology, demographics, funding limitations and other factors.

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Ontario Transportation Minister to answer questions on GO Transit You will have the opportunity to question Vaughan MPP and Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca about the future direction of GO Transit at a town hall meeting taking place next week.

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Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. has applied to the Ontario Energy Board for pre-approval of the cost consequences associated with a 15-year gas transportation contract commencing on November 1, 2017. The total cost for NEXUS capacity over the term of the contract is approximately $421.6 million (US). If its application is approved, Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. says that the benefits will include: • enhancing its gas supply plan through improved reliability, diversity, and flexibility • supporting the development of new natural gas pipeline infrastructure • allowing direct access to new sources of natural gas supply in the Appalachian Basin Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. says that its forecast cost of gas supply via the NEXUS pipeline is competitive with alternative pipeline projects or existing pipeline infrastructure that accesses the Dawn Hub. THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a public hearing to consider the application filed by Enbridge Gas. We will question Enbridge Gas on the case. We will also hear arguments from individuals and from groups that represent the customers of Enbridge Gas. At the end of this hearing, the OEB will decide whether or not to pre-approve the costs as requested in the application.

The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost.

BE INFORMED AND HAVE YOUR SAY You have the right to information regarding this application and to be involved in the process.

• You can review the application filed by Enbridge on the OEB’s website now.

• You can file a letter with your comments, which will be considered during the hearing.

• You can become an active participant (called an intervenor). Apply by July 27, 2015 or the hearing will go ahead without you and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding.

• At the end of the process, you can review the OEB’s decision and its reasons on our website.

LEARN MORE Our file number for this case is EB-2015-0175. To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how to file letters or become an intervenor, or to access any document related to this case, please select the file number EB-2015-0175 from the list on the OEB website: www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/notice. You can also phone our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-632-2727 with any questions.

ORAL VS. WRITTEN HEARINGS There are two types of OEB hearings – oral and written. The OEB will determine at a later date whether to proceed by way of a written or oral hearing. If you think an oral hearing is needed, you can write to the OEB to explain why by July 27, 2015.

PRIVACY If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. However, your personal telephone number, home address and e-mail address will be removed. If you are a business, all your information will remain public. If you apply to become an intervenor, all information will be public.

This rate hearing will be held under section 36 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, S.O. 1998 c.15 (Schedule B).

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Today GARDEN TOUR July 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Lake Simcoe Gardeners host a self-guided (rain or shine) Garden Tour. The tour will feature 8 local gardens each with their own unique style and plantings. Tickets for the event are $10 each and are available at Petal Pushers Flower Shop (18 The Queensway). Funds raised go to support the club’s activities.

To have your event included in what’s on, add it to our calendar at yorkregion.com

OPEN GARDEN July 12, 4 to 6 p.m.

Take part in Open Garden today at Loretto Maryholme on 379A Bouchier Street in Roches Point. Enjoy the peace and beauty of this sacred space as you walk the property admiring the gardens and woods. Visit each month and see the seasonal changes. Access to grounds only. No registration necessary. Visit www. lorettomaryholme.ca for details.

GARDEN CLUB MEETING July 13, 7:30 p.m.

Georgina Brock Garden Club meets at Wilfrid Hall at 7:30 p.m. for a flower & veggie show and features guest speaker David Hawke-Carden Alvar. All welcome.

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BLOOD DONOR CLINIC July 13, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.

St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS, 278 Wellington St. E in Aurora.

Give Someone Their Summer. It can take up to 50 blood donors to save the life of one car accident victim. Donate blood in July – You could save a life.

Contact: www.blood.ca, 1-888-236-6283.

July 14, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Mount Albert Branch, East Gwillimbury Public Library, 19300 Centre St. Get Moving! This action-packed program is filled with movement for little ones Age: 2 - 5 Free Drop In DISCOVERY CLUB July 14, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St.

VACATION BIBLE CLUB July 13 - 17, 9:30 to 11:45 a.m.

Riverdrive Park Bible Chapel, 20246 Bathurst St. in East Gwillimbury.

Games, songs, crafts, bible stories and snacks. Free for kids aged 5 to 13.

Contact: Cathy, 905-898-1319.

To have your event included in what’s on, add it to our calendar at yorkregion.com.

This weekly club will get you busy with creative and hands-on projects, games and activities! Ages 6-10.

Please register.

Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492.

WING NIGHT July 14, 8 to 11 p.m.

Aurora Royal Canadian Legion Branch #385, 105 Industrial Pkwy N. Come out for wing night at your local Aurora Legion. Wings are $8 per person and will be served from 8 until 11 p.m.

Contact: Club Room, nancyds@live.ca, 905-727-9932.

MAKER MADNESS WORKSHOPS July 14, 2 to 3 p.m.

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BLOOD DONOR CLINIC July 14, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Give Someone Their Summer. It can take up to 50 blood donors to save the life of one car accident victim. Donate blood in July – You could save a life.

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READ THE BOOK - NOW WHAT DO I DO? July 14, 2 to 3 p.m.

Sobeys extra Aurora, 15500 Bayview Ave.

New books on nutrition are coming out all the time and with so much information, it can be confusing. Join us to discuss a current nutrition book as we uncover what it means and how it may impact what you do. This month we’ll discuss ‘Got Milked’ by Alissa Hamilton.

Contact: Colleen Miller, colleen.miller@sobeys.com, 905726-2499.

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MAKER MADNESS WORKSHOPS July 15, 2 to 3 p.m.

Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Unleash your creative side at these hands-on workshops.

Please register. Intended for ages 4 and up.

Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492.

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BLOOD DONOR CLINIC July 17, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Roll up your sleeve for the next blood donor clinic being held at the Sutton Kin Hall from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit blood.ca or call 1888-236-6283 to book your spot.

TD PRESENTS CONCERTS IN THE PARK: TRIBUTE TO GORDON LIGHTFOOT July 15, 7 p.m.

Aurora Town Park, Wells St This is a free show but a donation for the Aurora Food Pantry would be appreciated. Food vendors will be on site. For your seating comfort, bring a lawn chair.

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Painting stairs might be best left to a professional

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Clements Glen of Newmarket writes, “We’re thinking about removing the carpet from our stairs and painting or staining them. Can you tell me what’s involved?

Is this something we can do ourselves?”

Done properly, refinishing interior stairs is a time consuming endeavour.

If you want a professional look, I would not recommend doing it yourself because staircases contain a number of different elements that need to be managed individually.

Identifying the component parts can be helpful in understanding the refinishing process: The ‘stringers’ are the long, flat pieces of wood that secure the actual staircase to the wall, framing and supporting it on an open-sided stairwell.

The ‘balusters’ (also called spindles or

pickets) are the numerous vertical supports for the handrail. ‘Risers’ are the vertical parts of the step where your toe lands when you walk up the stairs and the ‘tread’ is the horizontal piece you step on. At the bottom and top of the staircase, you may have a ‘newel post’ the larger vertical support for the handrail. You may even have a ‘half-newel,’ which is a half post that is sometimes used to finish the handrail at a wall.

Have a good look at the condition of the balusters and handrail. If they are not wobbly or loose, then it is likely the spindles can just be painted in place, though it is a time-consuming prospect, not for the impatient or unsteady hand.

If they are loose, you may want to hire a professional to tighten them, to ensure the balusters are the right height, are not spaced too far apart and are well secured to the handrail.

Pulling the broadloom off the stairs can be a headache, with staples, the tack strip and old under pad often leaving a mess when removed. Once the carpet is gone, the stairs may not be in good shape.

Depending on the condition of the wood once the broadloom is removed, the stairs may require new treads altogether, an exercise that should be left to the experts.

While it is possible that the treads

are hardwood that can be sanded and refinished, it is also likely that they are constructed from plywood, which is not something you can stain and, in my opinion, not an element to be painted.

Treads that are painted are susceptible to chipping and will show a multitude of footprint marks, making the finish look messy.

A professional can correctly install new, pre-fabricated solid wood pieces that are properly levelled and of appropriate width and depth. These new solid wood elements can be sanded and refinished for years to come.

A few companies offer ‘veneering,’ which is the process of applying thin

wood veneers to the risers and the treads, allowing the stairs to be stained, but not providing future homeowners with the ability to do intense sanding like they could if the stairs were made of hardwood.

Stair stringers and risers are also typically finished with a thin wood veneer, which is why you will be hard pressed to find a refinisher who is willing to sand and stain them. Typically, you will find that most refinishers suggest that these elements be painted. If you choose to do so, it’s a safe bet to select a paint colour that matches the baseboards and casings in the rest of your home.

When it comes to balusters, stripping

and staining them is a difficult task - not impossible, but time consuming, labour intensive and potentially expensive.

Many refinishers suggest you consider purchasing new spindles altogether to make the job quicker and easier because they can be finished before they are installed.

When replacing balusters, you also have the option of purchasing metal pickets, which are available in a number of finishes and can add elegance to any home. Leaving this task to the professionals will ensure that the balusters are the right height and angle for your stairs.

Finally, there’s the issue of nosing that might require refinishing if you are also considering installing hardwood. If you are leaving an existing broadloom in place in the upper level of your home, you will have to consider the complications created by removing or replacing the balusters. Be assured, if the spindles are being painted, you will need at the very least to pull back any broadloom to do a proper job.

Cheers!

Janice

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Foods on the BBQ need not be unhealthy

Barbecue season is in full swing, and that means many evenings spent dining outdoors with a feast of grilled foods at your beck and call. Such foods may be delicious, but some barbecue standards may not be ideal for those trying to maintain a beach-ready body. But even if a trim waistline is your ultimate goal, you can still enjoy your favourite grilled foods by making a few smart food choices and substitute high-fat foods for healthier fare at your next backyard barbecue.

Bad: BBQ ribs may be savoury, but they have a high fat-to-meat ratio. Whether your ribs are pork or beef, each bite delivers much more fat than meat.

These cuts of meat are among the fattiest parts of the animal to eat and contain a high amount of saturated fat. Saturated fat can contribute to cardiovascular disease and increase risk of type 2 diabetes. Ribs can pack on the pounds, too.

Better: Rather than fatty ribs, opt for a lean pork loin that can be slathered in barbecue sauce and spices. The loin also can be smoked and shredded to make tasty pulled-pork.

Bad: What would a barbecue be without a helping of rich and creamy potato salad? Potato salad is typically the goto side dish accompanying burgers,

hot dogs and chicken. While potatoes can be healthy, they also are loaded with calories. Plus, potato salad is often made by mixing boiled potatoes with calorie-rich mayonnaise, adding even more calories and fat to this beloved side dish.

Better: A vegetable slaw, made from thin strips of carrots, broccoli, cabbage, and other firm vegetables is a healthier option. Mix the slaw with a light vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise. The slaw will be refreshing and provide a bounty of healthy vitamins and minerals. Plus, the slaw will be less likely to spoil prematurely under the hot sun.

Bad: Frankfurters have been a staple of backyard barbecues for decades. But the average beef hot dog contains 140 calories and 15 grams of fat. And that’s before it’s even placed on a bun and embellished with your favourite toppings. Hot dogs also are high in sodium and some have a bevy of preservatives.

Better: Turkey and chicken hot dogs are leaner than pork and beef varieties, with containing half the amount of calories as their more traditional counterparts. Concerns about “mystery meat” in hot dogs has long

plagued the food industry. If you are worried about what is in your hot dogs, try making your own. Ground meat yourself and stuff into sausage casings. Fresh hot dogs thrown on the grill afford the ultimate control over what’s going into your body.

Bad: Though nothing may be more satisfying than apple pie, pie is not as healthy as one might think. Rich, buttery crusts and sugar-laden fillings can make one slice of pie quite fattening.

Double-crust pies with a bottom and top crust, while tasty, will have even more calories.

Better: Fresh fruit is always a better option than pie. A bowl of berries served with fresh whipped cream on the side will offer far fewer calories and just as much flavour as a slice of pie.

Bad: Sugary beverages and mixed alcoholic drinks may be commonplace at barbecues. People often do not realize how quickly the calories can add up when consuming a tall glass of lemonade or a few poolside margaritas. There can be as many as 100 calories in a single shot of liquor, and that doesn’t account for the rest of the sugary ingredients. Soft drinks have increasingly drawn the ire of medical professionals on account of their high

sugar content.

Better: Water remains the best and healthiest thirst quencher. Float some lemon slices in a pitcher of water for a refreshing flavour without the calories. Those who want to indulge in an

alcoholic beverage can choose a light beer and not go overboard.

Smart choices at barbecues make it is easier to stay healthy and continue to look great in a swimsuit all season long.

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Great secrecy surrounded the unveiling with no one at Alfa divulging a hint of what the car would be called or any of its mechanicals.

It was developed in the company’s “Skunkworks” where only the best engineers and designers work in secrecy.

In fact, it was FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) CEO, Sergio Marchionne who let slip than Alfa will produce seven new models in the next few years and will invest Euro 5 billion in the company.

The model Quadrifoglio with perfect 50:50 weight balance is aimed at performance competitors like the Audi S5, BMW M 535i and AMG augmented Mercedes-Benz models.

An innovation is a deployable Active Aero Splitter to actively manage downforce for higher stability and better cornering grip even at high speed.

MILAN- To a stirring aria sung by renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli, the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia performance sedan was shown to the world June 24 in Milan.

With more than 300 auto journalists from around the world jammed into a room at the world headquarters of Alfa Romeo, it was one of the most emotional world reveals this writer has seen in years, with the crowd cheering as the engine was started and let loose.

The Giulia will be powered by an engine with Ferrari F1 technology and will produce 510 hp with a 0-100 km/h time of 3.9 seconds.

The engine itself is expected to be a 3.6-litre (no displacement announced) V6 with twin overhead camshafts and twin turbo boost driving the rear wheels which will have torque vectoring technology.

Shown was the range-topping Quadrifoglio version, the named coming from the insignia carried on all Alfa’s racing cars for decades and used on the front fenders of the new car.

In fact, the debut was held in conjunction with the 105th anniversary of the company known

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The new generation of the MINI model family continues to grow.

With the new MINI Clubman it now enters the premium compact segment, too. The new model offers a high level of everyday practicality, long distance suitability, versatility and ride comfort.

With four doors and the characteristic split doors at the rear, five fully-fledged seats and a generously sized, versatile interior, the new Clubman meets all the requirements of the compact class in terms of functionality in its own unconventional way.

The matured character of the vehicle is reflected in dimensions that are significantly larger than its predecessor, a distinctive body concept, high-quality materials and finish quality, and also new features in the areas of drive, suspension comfort, safety, controls and

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The latest generation of TwinPower Turbo Technology power the two engine variants of the new MINI Clubman, available at market launch.

In addition to a 134 hp three-cylinder gasoline engine, the new MINI Cooper S Clubman also lines up at the start with a four-cylinder gasoline engine and 189 hp.

Another new feature for MINI is an eightspeed Steptronic transmission, available as an option on the Cooper S Clubman.

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With its aggressive face, sweeping lines, wide stance and short overhangs, the latest MX-5 is perhaps the most unique adaptation yet of the critically acclaimed KODO – Soul of Motion design theme on which all newgeneration Mazdas are based.

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BY JOHN CUDMORE

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Robert Pipitone has already conquered Ontario.

He’s done Canada, too.

Now he is preparing to challenge the world.

The Newmarket resident is part of a 160-athlete Canadian team slated to compete at the 14th Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles from July 25 to Aug. 2. The Games are expected to attract more than 7,000 athletes from 177 nations to compete in 26 Olympic-style sports.

Pipitone, a sprinter, qualified to compete in the intellectually impaired men’s 100 metres last year at the Canadian national championships. He will also run in the 200 and 4x100 relay as the Games return to the United States for the first time since 1999.

“I feel really excited and honoured to represent Canada,” said the 18-year-old who, in June, graduated from Huron Heights Secondary School with honours. “It’s going to be a experience for me.”

Team Canada meets July 20 in Vancouver for a send-off, before departing for Los Angeles the following day.

Pipitone will be well rested after an impressive high school season.

Pipitone, diagnosed with highfunctioning autism, won the 100 metres at York and Central Region meets before capturing the Ontario high schools title in June with a record-setting time of 11.04 seconds, more than a second faster than his nearest rival

in the 19-runner event. The pre- under that for Special Olympics in vious mark (11.98) was held by the world.”

Canadian teammate Peter Snider Pipitone’s initial step into the of Kitchener. world of track and field combined At the York Region champion- timing and opportunity – even fate, ships, he also placed second in the perhaps. senior boys’ 100 and fifth in the When he 200, but had to choose between l e a r n e d running in those events or the several intellectually impaired category. It wasn’t a difficult decision. “(OFSAA Centrals) said I couldn’t do both so I chose the intellectual,” said Pipitone, who is registered in the culinary management program at Barrie’s Georgian College for classes starting this fall. “I wanted to beat the intellectual record.

We have a friendly rivalry with each other.

(Peter) can run the 100 as fast as me.”

The duo will also be part of Canada’s 4x100 relay team for the competition in L.A. “The 100 is my main focus,” said the six-foot, threeinch Pipitone. “I want to get the 100 under 11 seconds and I think I probably can.

Robert Pipitone is off to the Special I don’t think Olympics World Summer Games in there is any Los Angeles next week. other time

Newmarket Nighthawks hockey teammates were also members of the Team Canada entry for special needs floor hockey world championships, he wanted to try a sport with a path to the international stage. While his mother, Kelly, discovered registration quotas were filled in several local special needs sports programs, she found track and field had slots available for her son.

It wasn’t his first choice, but it was a pretty good one.

“They said they had a spot open in track so I thought I’d try it,” said the teen. “It was fun so I stayed with it.”

That was four years ago. Four weeks later, he was competing at his first Ontario provincial championships, winning five medals, including two golds.

“In his first provincial meet, he ran the 100 in 13 seconds, with no training,” she said. “He has since sliced that considerably.”

Pipitone’s older brother, Nick, was among the fastest in the 40-yard dash for the Huron Heights Warriors football team when he graduated in 2012 and went on to attend NCAA Division II Gannon University. Robert runs a 4.4 over the same distance, faster than any member of the current Warriors football squad — faster than his brother, in fact.

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ary School. He also trains regularly with the Newmarket Falcons Special Olympics track team.

“I had a slow start to track this year,” said Pipitone. “My first meet was 11.48 and the next, 11.41, but at York Regions, my time (11.16) just snapped.”

The most noticeable improvement has been in his starts. For that he credits Milton Hart, a former national level sprinter for Jamaica and a member of that country’s four-man bobsled program that participated in the 1992 Olympics in Albertville, France. It was Hart’s speed camp at Huron Heights that brought the pair together earlier this year. In fact, Pipitone was the lone sprinter at the first session.

“My high school’s sprint coach taught me a lot that has made me a lot faster,” said Pipitone. “It got to the point where I asked if he wanted to come out to my (Falcons) training. I think it’s awesome when people get involved with Special Olympics. My goal is to get people to come out and help.”

After his success at Canadians last year, Pipitone was one of three athletes chosen to be the faces for an advertising campaign to promote awareness for Special Olympics in Canada. The multimedia campaign entitled No Special Treatment also includes swimmer Julia Longo and power lifter Jackie Barrett.

He is looking forward to the opportunity to race on the same track Markham’s NCAA champion in the 100 and 200, Andre de Grasse, calls home at the University of Southern California.

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Tigers, Canes face off to open 2015-16 campaigns It won’t take long for the Aurora Tigers and Newmarket Hurricanes to renew acquaintances this September.

The Yonge Street and North Division rivals are slated to open their 2015-16 Ontario Junior Hockey League seasons with a clash at the Ray Twinney Complex in Newmarket Sept. 10, according to the schedule released Thursday by the league.

The teams met in the opening round of the East Conference playoffs last season, with the Tigers winning the best-of-seven series.

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League play starts Sept. 4 with games in Burlington, Lindsay and Trenton.

The Tigers will open their home schedule Sept. 12 when the Markham Royals (formerly Hamilton Red Wings) visit the Aurora Community Centre.

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Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613 McKELVEY, Henry Joseph Gordon Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 at Southlake Regional Health Centre after a lengthy illness in his 87th year.

Loving husband of Noreen (Kirbyson) for 65 years. Beloved father of Wayne (Sherry), Ron (Jewel), Ken (Susan) and predeceased by daughters Linda Laing and Kathy. Proud grandfather of Darryl (Jennifer), Michael (Cheryl), Ryan (Uli), Andrew (Jess), Christopher (Amanda), Ian, Colleen, Emily, Brandon (Rome), Katie and Nicholas (Brittany). Cherished great-grandfather of Zoe, Marcus, Quinton, Arriana, Riker, Aurora and Bryanna. Henry was born in Queensville, Ontario on December 22nd, 1927 to parents, Gordon and Emma. He will be sadly missed by brother George (Joan) and sisters Joyce (Chris) and Kathleen (William). Predeceased by Murray (Margaret), Joan and William. Special thanks to the caring doctors and nurses at Southlake Regional Health Centre. Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket for visitation on Monday, July 13th, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Queensville Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre and the Egypt Church of the Nazarene.

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In loving memory of a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Norma Brook, July 12, 2012.

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Rugby teams gear up for Games at Fletcher’s Fields

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The operators of Fletcher’s Fields pride themselves on the facility being known as the home of rugby in Ontario.

While serving as the home base for five provincial clubs and Rugby Ontario, the Markham facility also served as the host site for several of the competing countries tuning up for the 2015 Pan American Games men’s and women’s seven’s competition.

From all accounts, the countries were quite appreciative of what Fletcher’s Fields had to offer in their quest to tackle the rugby sevens gold medal during the competition at Exhibition Stadium (usually known as BMO Field) in Toronto yesterday and today.

Fletcher’s has six pitches, including a main stadium with a 3,000seat capacity and scoreboard, along with a licenced clubhouse.

“It’s really great to be here,” said Laurent Sebastien Paulau, head coach of Colombia’s women’s team, referring to Fletcher’s Fields. “The facilities to train here are good. The

change rooms are good. Everything that we need is here.”

Terrance Grant, manager of Guyana’s men’s team, which will play in a pool he described as the “group of death” with defending 2011 Pan Am champion Canada, No. 2-ranked Argentina and Brazil, is no stranger to Fletcher’s Fields, having been there in 1999 for a rugby conference.

Back then, he recalled, the main stadium did not have the seating capacity that it currently sports.

As well, a scoreboard has been added that was not present in 1999.

The upgrades are all for the better, Grant said “It’s certainly grown since 1999,” he said. “I said (Fletcher’s Fields) is the home of rugby. I give it an A-plus.”

Noting women’s rugby is being showcased for the first time at the Games, Argentina women’s head coach Miguel Sero was pleased with the practice facilities the team had access to.

“It’s very good. We’re thrilled to be here and we’re happy with the

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The United States rugby sevens team practises at Fletcher’s Fields. facilities here,” he said.

Francisco Echeguren, president of Mexico’s rugby federation, said to have access to a facility such as Fletcher’s Fields gave them all of the comforts of home.

“We have everything here, six fields, a lounge for the athletes...

We’re happy with what we have here,” he said.

Robert Jenkins, Fletcher’s Fields president, was elated in hearing the positive feedback from the countries utilizing the facility for practice.

“I think we have one of the nic-

est rugby facilities here in Canada,” he said.

About the only thing Jenkins wanted to see was for Fletcher’s Fields to have been the site for the actual games.

That, he recalled, was discussed in 2010.

Acknowledging Exhibition Stadium is a little more accessible and has a far greater seating capacity, Jenkins was glad the Markham facility could still serve as a practice site for some of the teams after an agreement was reached with the Pan Am organizing committee April 11, 2013.

In an effort to upgrade the facility in time for the teams to hold practice sessions, he noted a drainage system improvement project was conducted last year and completed in November.

That came at a cost of $721,000, of which Fletcher’s Fields paid for 44 per cent, Jenkins said.

The rest came from the Pan Am Games organizing committee.

“The Pan Am organizing committee was good to work with,” he said.

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