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egardless of religion or culture, Canadians should put their wallets away on Canada Day by foregoing shopping in favour of celebrating our country’s past achievements and future promise.

That is the message of two York Region residents who have launched a petition asking the region to ban shopping on July 1.

‘There are enough days in the year when people can go shopping so it doesn’t have to be on that day.

I think it’s much more important to think of the country, involve the whole family, be together as a family and enjoy the day.’

“I think we live in a country which is peaceful and I think is a very good country so I think we should appreciate what we have, where we’re living,” said Kettleby resident Rolf Ehrat.

“We shouldn’t always just think of money, money, money because obviously opening the stores is so businesses can make more money. I think in this case, that should be

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of secondary importance. There are enough days in the year when people can go shopping so it doesn’t have to be on that day. I think it’s much more important to think of the country, involve the whole family, be together as a family and enjoy the day.”

Ehrat and Newmarket resident Ross Carson, retired minister at King’s York Pines United Church, launched the petition last week calling on the region to put an end to shopping on Canada Day. “I think it’s the social cohesion that’s important. Our country needs a day when people really rejoice in their country and also reflect on the role it plays in the world. I think to have a day when stores are closed is a good thing. It says to the population we’re in this together,” Carson said.

“Rolf and I are senior citizens. We’re trying to encourage young people to see the world as we do, that our nation is important and identifying ourselves as Canadians with a purpose in this world is I hope something that will appeal to the younger people.”

Every time 100 people sign the petition,

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Rolf Ehrat and Ross Carson have launched a petition asking York Region to ban shopping on Canada Day.

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PUBLIC SAFETY

York Regional Police looking at making use of body cameras Entire fleet of police cruisers being outfitted with in-car cameras now JEREMY GRIMALDI

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York Regional Police is taking steps to make sure all of its cruisers are outfitted with in-car cameras.

he jury remains out on whether York police will be wearing body cameras in the coming years or not.

In the meantime though, the service is taking steps to ensure all its cruisers will be outfitted with in-car cameras.

The service’s latest budget proposal includes a request for $131,000 to ensure each of the force’s 225 cruisers will have the capability of filming interactions between police and the public in 2017.

However not all interactions will be filmed by the cameras.

York police admitted that although the cameras are automatically switched on when the emergency lights are activated, Const. Andy Pattenden added the

cameras can also be turned off by officers.

When asked when and if York police will be deciding on whether to purchase body cameras, manager of financial services, Jeff Channel, said the force is currently looking at Toronto police’s 18-month pilot project to see how it turns out.

“It’s an ongoing evaluation of body-worn cameras,” he said.

“We are considering it, I think all are looking towards Toronto’s pilot. Is it effective and efficient for YRP? That’s an open question.”

In September, an estimate to outfit about 5,000 Toronto officers with body cameras came in at $85 million over 10 years.

A survey showed 95 per cent of public and 85 per cent of officers supported the use of cameras.

Details about the new in-car cameras were released as part of

this year’s budget request at York Regional Police Services Board on Wednesday Oct. 26.

The budget also included a further $197,000 to purchase new guns and tasers, bringing the force’s total number of ‘conductive energy weapons’ to 155.

It further requests $630,000 for the new King substation that is to be completed alongside the King Township municipal offices at the end of 2017.

If passed, the police budget - at $310 million - will mark the first time a budget will breach the $300 million mark and will signify about one per cent of the region’s approximate three per cent tax rise.

The in-car camera scheme is the continuation of a 2012 program at a then-cost of $2.1 million.

The budget will be voted on by regional council on Dec. 8.

GROWTH

Neighbours riled over proposed Gorham Street apartment complex

BY CHRIS SIMON

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hen the bell from the nearby Prince Charles Public School rings, Jennifer Rivers knows her road will be flooded with cars.

The Muriel Street resident has lived in her house since 1994. She’s watched the traffic flow along the road for years, and can predict its busier times of the day, based on when students are travelling to, or leaving, Prince Charles.

However, that traffic could increase substantially in the coming years. Rivers and a group of neighbours are opposing a fourstorey, 82-unit apartment complex proposed for 751 and 757 Gorham Street. If constructed as planned, the site will include 103 parking

spaces, 30 of which will be underground. Twenty-two bicycle spaces will also be included — with 17 allocated for underground.

The main entrance would be on Muriel.

“I have a lot of safety concerns with the high volume of traffic that’s going to be directly on the other side of my fence… and Muriel,” she said, after peering out on the proposed site from her backyard deck. “When school lets out, Muriel goes down to one lane. I don’t think Muriel can sustain all this traffic, with kids walking between cars. I’m concerned about my privacy and the noise this is going to produce.

There’s a pond nearby that attracts wildlife. We get geese, ducks; I’ve even seen the odd heron.”

John Patterson, a Sparrow Road resident whose property also backs onto the proposed site, takes issue with the project too. Patterson’s

lawyer has contacted the Town of Newmarket in relation to the matter several times, to express concern over potential flooding and house foundation issues on his property, which may arise if the apartment complex is built.

The area has flooded regularly during the 37 years he’s owned a home on Sparrow.

“That area has flooded for as long as I’ve lived here; it still floods and the town knows it,” Patterson said. “If they build there, the first heavy rainstorm, they’re going to have a flooded basement.

The (Sparrow) homes have special foundations, including mine, to anchor those homes because the soil below them is unstable. They plan to remove (nearby) trees that are (also) anchoring that soil. If you See page A12.

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Jennifer Rivers, in her backyard, is concerned about an application for 751-757 Gorham (a proposed 82-unit apartment complex). The building is located near her property.

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Should parents TOWN PAGE be fined for child’s bullying?

By Teresa Latchford

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In an effort to curb bullying, some Canadian and U.S. cities are slapping parents with a fine if their child is caught in the act.

Under a new law in Shawano, Wisconsin, parents face a $366 fine if their child is found bullying others.

Police give parents a 90-day warning if their child is caught physically, verbally or cyberbullying their peers.

If the parent takes no action and the child reoffends, the fine almost doubles to $681.

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In Hanna, Alberta, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are beginning to hand out $250 fines to bullies and $1,000 fines for repeat offences and it’s the same story in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

In 2015, two teens were the first to be fined $300 for a bullying incident under Regina, Saskatchewan’s anti-bullying law that many cities are using as a template to create their own laws.

“These situations continue because parents allow it,” said York Region Anti-Bullying Coalition founder Karen Sebben. “Maybe if we hit parents in the pocketbook it would help them take notice.”

She admits some parents are unaware their child is bullying others but there are some parents who do know but don’t do anything to remedy the behaviour.

While she applauds the local school boards for their efforts through a number of anti-bullying education campaigns and initiatives such as student conferences, events such as pink shirt day and mediation programs to rebuild the relationship between the bully and those who have been bullied, she feels it’s not enough.

“My phone hasn’t stopped ringing off the hook since I started the coalition so bullying is still happening,” she added. “While I think a law and fines would help, I don’t think there is really a magic wand that will stop all bullying.”

For instance, laws were passed and fines have been set for speeding, drinking and driving and distracted driving to deter people from doing so. While the majority of people abide by the rules and regulations because it is the law, some are still not getting the message despite being issued a ticket, fine or worse.

In order for such a law to work, the legal system would have to make adjustments because it takes a lot of time and money to pursue a bullying case, which could be a barrier to the general public. The legislation would also have to be clearly worded with a detailed definition of what falls under the term bullying.

York Region has yet to explore the possibility of creating legislation that would impose a fine on parents or any individual found bullying others, according to Regional Chair Wayne Emmerson.

“I’m unaware of the position (of other Canadian and U.S. cities bring in bullying bylaws),” he said.

“If municipalities want to come forward and need something done at the Region of York I would be happy to look into it and bring a motion forward.”

Bullying is a global issue and any tool that can be used to even make a dent should be used, Sebben said.

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POLICE BRIEF

Video shows suspect robbing woman at knifepoint

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A man with a knife stole a 58-yearold woman’s purse at a Viva bus stop on Davis Drive in Newmarket Oct. 13.

York Regional Police released surveillance video of the incident, which took place at about 5 a.m. at the stop just west of Longford Drive, in hopes someone can identify the suspect.

The video shows the suspect paced along the rapid-transit stop while the woman sat on a bench.

He eventually approached her and grabbed her purse.

The woman hung on to the purse and struggled with the suspect briefly, until he moved the knife toward her. She let go and he fled on foot.

The suspect is described as white, 35 to 45 years old, five-feet, 10-inches tall with a medium build, grey and blond hair and a beard. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black jogging pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the No. 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-8765423, ext. 7141, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, by leaving an anonymous tip online at 1800222tips. com, or by texting the tip to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.

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METROLAND SPECIAL SERIES

Education is the great equalizer Reka Szekely

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Bobby Orr Public School is located in south Oshawa - just a few blocks from the General Motors plant that has shed thousands of well-paying manufacturing jobs in the past decade, leaving many in the area precariously employed.

When principal Kevina Morrison enters a Grade 5 classroom, the kids are using laptops and tablets to research animals and are eager to share what they’ve learned.

Did she know that Tasmanian devils are nocturnal and were named an endangered species in 2008? asks one student. Another shows her pages filled with notes and diagrams on tree frogs.

“What I see from the students are kids that are competitive, that want to be successful, kids that see a future for themselves,” says Morrison of her school.

Bobby Orr is in Lakeview, a neighbourhood where more than a third -38.4 per cent - of children under the age of six live in a lowincome household, a rate three times the average in Durham.

Early childhood development indicators show twice as many children in Lakeview are vulnerable when it comes to physical health, emotional maturity and language and cognitive development.

Schools step up In 2013, Bobby Orr was one of 12 schools in Oshawa selected to be part of the Durham District School Board’s (DDSB) Make a Difference program.

The program takes a broad approach and includes training for teachers, supporting child nutrition through breakfast and snack programs, parent literacy centres, mental health support and oral language programs aimed at young children.

Lisa Millar, superintendent of education operations for the DDSB, says it’s no secret education is the great equalizer. “If we begin to address poverty early on, there’s a direct correlation to graduation rates in high school.”

Darlene Ciuffetelli-Parker, a professor of education at Brock University, has looked at how schools tackle poverty.

Schools that are successful have hero teachers, who spend afterschool hours writing grant requests for playgrounds and breakfast programs, she says. They are schools that respect the dignity of parents and make community connections.

“It does revolve around how school communities understand deeply what it means to live in poverty and not to blame students and parents for living in poverty, but blaming the conditions of poverty,” she says.

But she cautions schools are only one piece of the puzzle; poverty is a complex problem that requires a complex solution.

“Schools can fix the conditions of poverty only when the students are at school,” she explains.

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Addressing poverty at an early age means greater success at elementary school and higher graduation rates in high school, say educators.

Growing Up Poor: Child Poverty in Ontario Growing Up Poor: Child Poverty in Ontario is a Metroland Media Special Investigative Series, by reporters Jonathan Zettel, Reka Szekely, Todd Vandonik and Melinda Cheevers, that spotlights child poverty and to looks behind it to reveal problems and identify solutions port Services has been supporting youth aged 13 to 26 for more than 25 years.

Director of operations Bonnie Harkness explains her organization helps youth in-crisis, many

of whom are experiencing poverty because of family breakdown or mental health and addiction challenges.

“Youths are still kids, it’s not the 1950s and you can’t pull up your bootstraps and find a job if you don’t have a university education and you can’t get a university education if you don’t have money,” she says.

360 kids supports up to 1,000 youths a year at drop-in centres in Richmond Hill and Vaughan and in early March opened an emergency shelter that sees 60 youths a day.

It offers housing support that gives youth time to develop life and employment skills and slowly work their way up to affording market rate rents.

Harkness is now working on adopting the Britain’s NightStop program, which would see community members with a spare bed-

room in their home partner with youths who need a place to stay.

“It’s really getting the community involved in dealing with the issue,” she explains.

Federal funding Minister of Families, Children and Social Development JeanYves Duclos says the first step to addressing child poverty was introducing changes to the child benefit program earlier this year. The government increased benefits to lower income families, while cutting universally available tax credits like the $150 child fitness tax credit. Under the new formula, a single parent with a child under the age of six earning $30,000 will receive $6,400 a year, tax-free.

“It’s directed to those families that need it most, nine families out of 10 will benefit from that, it’s a very large number of families

that will benefit from this change,” Duclos says.

The Liberals’ poverty reduction plan will also support indigenous and northern communities, and fund childcare and social housing services through the provinces. But Duclos cautions the government can never fully address the need.

“Those resources will never be enough, they’ll be significant, but limited,” he said. “We have to think of a manner in which we can use our resources as effectively as possible.”

At Bobby Orr Public School, Morrison naturally has a wish list of things that could further benefit her students, but she’s proud of what has been accomplished to date.

“I’ve seen a change in the school in two years, a change for the positive,” said Morrison. “Kids see a brighter future.”

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Ian Proudfoot addresses the crowd at the 2016 Celebration of Character Community Champions in his honour at Angus Glen Golf & Country Club Wednesday. Proudfoot, retired vicepresident and publisher at Metroland Media, participated in and spearheaded many charitable initiatives.

Proudfoot named Character Community champion Amanda Persico

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The Character Community Foundation of York Region recently honoured “Mr. Community”, Ian Proudfoot ,at its community champion luncheon.

The foundation’s mission is to engage individuals and organizations across the region in positive character development.

Proudfoot is one such character, described by peers at the luncheon as “a friend to us all.”

The room at Angus Glen Golf and Country Club was filled with prominent members of the community, dignitaries and municipal officials, all there to honour a man who had character in his bones.

Proudfoot is the former publisher of York Region Media Group now Metroland Media Group Central.

He was also the founder of the region’s Celebration of the Arts program, which, over the past 14 years, has awarded more than $350,000 to some of the region’s

this,’” Proudfoot said of his wife, Kathy, who was a Character Community award recipient this year.

“This isn’t just my story,” he said.

Lunch patrons heard how Proudfoot connected one organization with another, offering business support to one if it in turn offered community support to another.

That’s how Marquee Theatrical Productions partnered with the York Region Children’s Aid Society and Yellow Brick House, offer-

top young performers.

His list of community outreach goes well beyond the newspaper and the arts - from hospital foundations, YMCA, United Way, Children’s Aid Society, Blue Door Shelters to the annual Santa Fund.

It all comes down to building better communities, which was at the core of his career and his business model.

“Whenever there is an issue the community needs to rally behind, my wife is always reminding me, ‘You need to do something about

ing theatre camps for children in need, as an example.

Proudfoot spent his publishing career building a character community.

“You’re not born with character,” he said during the luncheon.

“Character is learned and exercised. But character is hard to measure.”

The lunch fundraiser raised more than $1,600 to be split by Character Community Foundation of York Region and Blue Door Shelters.

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Regional Director Finance & administration Phil Sheehan

Central Region Editor in Chief Joanne Burghardt

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EDITORIAL

Time to scrap the OMB

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The provincial government has pledged to reform the controversial, unelected, unaccountable Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

Longstanding opponents of this quasi-judicial body, which is empowered to overturn planning decisions made by democratically elected officials, will know reforms have long been promised - typically at election time.

Politicians, community groups, environmentalists and others have denounced the OMB as little more than an adversarial mechanism through which developers exert their will on a reluctant community.

Just the threat of a lengthy OMB hearing, with its inherent legal expenses, can intimidate a municipality into a settlement the community opposes.

Recently, Springwater Mayor Bill French was shocked to learn the county had agreed to allow an additional 3,000 people in a massive project in Midhurst without input from his township. The decision averted an OMB hearing.

Was anyone truly surprised?

The public perception that the OMB often acts as an arm of the development industry is well founded.

In a recent decision, a panel of divisional court judges struck down an OMB directive to the Town of Richmond Hill. The OMB had (astonishingly) set a cap on how much green space the town could demand from condo builders - in essence acting as an agent for the construction industry.

A couple of years ago, the OMB overruled an Official Plan that took Waterloo Region eight years to produce. The OMB wanted 10 times more land designated for development than had been allotted.

Some cities have tried to extricate themselves from OMB jurisdiction out of sheer frustration.

As far as reforms are concerned, the province will consult with stakeholders.

Preliminary proposals would limit the OMB’s ability to hear appeals and completely overturn decisions. They would prevent appeals of secondary plans, which are neighbourhoodspecific plans, for two years and promote mediation over adversarial hearings.

Would that be an improvement?

Sure.

But, the best solution would be for Minister of Municipal Affairs Bill Mauro to scrap this noxious board once and for all.

Let’s hope that’s the message stakeholders deliver to Queen’s Park.

SOCIAL MEDIA Aurora teen reunited with firefighters, paramedics who saved his life Christine Patterson Police K-9 unit and the fire department saved me 10 years ago. Bless them.

Sam Twinney A great story with a great ending.

York Region eyes boosting YRT/Viva public transit bus fares

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Salvatore (Sal) Amenta

Re: Could Canada elect a Trump-like leader? Sept. 29.

Thank you for your editorial on the fears that Canada might elect a Trump-like leader.

The snake oil Trump is selling (and being copied by SimcoeGrey MP Kellie Leitch) is not new.

Our history includes the Chinese Immigration Act that put a head tax on only Chinese immigrants, in 1910 the Edmonton Board of Trade passed a resolution to limit Black immigrants, immigration from India was banned in 1907 and in 1897 Premier John Herbert Turner of BC talked about “low class Japs” to prevent Japanese immigrants.

All of this was based on the same “immigrants don’t integrate” myth as well as xenophobic arguments being used today.

Suspicion of outsiders based on religion isn’t new either. Catholic immigrants from Italy and other places were regarded as agents of The Vatican and, of course, the “one is too many” policy for Jewish refugees.

We seem to go through the exact same historical fearmongering, while history shows us that all immigrants assimilate and add to the vibrancy of society eventually. It also shows us that the first generations always face the same cultural assimilation issues, but by the second and third generation there is only a singular Canadian identity. So the current round of Muslim bashing is a sad rite of passage.

What gives me hope is that the great Canadian tradition of accepting and providing opportunities for successive rounds of refugees and immigrants has been far more successful than our less than great tradition of badmouthing them.

Naeem Siddiqi

Maricella Sauceda YRT is one of the most expensive Transit Systems... I think this will definitely keep people off... It’s a shame, it’s a great service but becoming more and more less cost effective for those that rely on this for daily service...

Nancy Day All I have to say is Complete waste of money if you are worried about price increase ya shoulda thought about the last waste of 5 years and still roads are not better all you do is sit at light.

More accidents because people can’t figure out bus lanes or u turns. This is a nightmare if you are so worried about low income I am pretty sure this would have accommodated alot of lower class families with help.

Aurora Tigers turn to veteran coach Brian Perrin

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Silver lining around dark American cloud Re: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Here’s hoping Canada gets leader like Trump, Oct. 10.

Progressives may take comfort from the silver lining around the dark American cloud. Donald Trump may be on his way not only to losing the presidency and the republican majority in the house of representatives, but also to bringing down the GOP itself.

Dare we hope that republican obstructionism will come to an end when Clinton II delivers the change promised by Obama?

America could then see real progress and bridge the chasm

@DMorley13: @yorkkindofdad @TigersJrA 4 coaches in the last 1.5 yrs.. Sounds like the disaster that started 8 years ago is still running strong #Tigers.

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deepened by Trump.

For this, let us pray.

‘Snake oil’ Trump peddling hardly new

Stouffville

Does Sharon Temple even need visitors’ centre?

GET CONNECTED Re: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sharon Temple visitors’ centre should fit in with other buildings, Oct. 9.

I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiments expressed in this letter.

The proposed design is an abomination and in no way reflects the ambience of the temple and its outlying buildings. In addition, the proposed structure is prominently located at the front of the property, detracting from the temple structure, itself.

Given the simplicity of the temple site, I would question the need for a visitors’ centre, in the first place.

A. King Sharon

Fine landlords of unregistered units Re: Complaints about illegal construction increase substantially at Town of Newmarket, Sept.

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Regarding the recent story in the Era about illegal construction on the rise.

I can understand how it can be difficult to inspect illegal basement apartments once the renovations are completed, but isn’t it mandatory to register your basement apartment?

With illegal basement apartments popping up all over, why does the town not enforce the registering of these?

When it has been brought to the attention of the town, why does the landlord not have to pay the fees to register the apartment?

In my opinion, there should also be fines to the property owner if it is discovered that they are renting out an unregistered basement apartment.

Joan Armstrong Newmarket

Legal system can’t force respect, equality Re: Reinventing the way we view gender, Sept. 20.

It appears many have chosen to embrace feelings based pseudo-sciences over real scientific study in their pursuit of eviscerating the rights of the many to achieve “equality” for the few.

The “science” of gender fluidity is far from settled even among those who study the inner workings of the mind. Those who study the science of human physiology have no such issues as a person born with XX chromosomes will live their entire life

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with XX chromosomes regardless of what they feel or any cosmetic changes they choose to have done to themselves.

Why are our current governments, supported in great part by news media so determined to force through laws that will effectively remove from the majority their rights without even listening to their legitimate concerns?

Why are those who speak out against the proposed bill C-16 immediately labeled with a string of unwarranted insults and slurs in order to shut down their articulation of these concerns?

Canada’s legal system is designed to provide equal representation of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, religious choices, or gender already.

When we elect to change these laws to represent or “protect” specific groups over others, we remove any chance of real equality both inside and out of the courtroom.

Let us look at ways to fairly accommodate both sides in this debate perhaps by providing non-gendered individual bathrooms/change rooms exiting onto common rooms with video cameras.

This solution would protect both sides from being harassed outside the private rooms and allow access to the room of their choice. Our legal system can not force “respect” or “equality”, nor should it try.

Fred Kirkey Newmarket

Examples cited in letter on gender unrealistic Re: Letter to the editor: Gender evolution lacks equality, respect, Oct. 16.

Mirek’s supposed practical example of a 55-year-old man entering a female change room claiming female gender identity is hardly realistic and offers nothing positive to this debate.

The suggested reaction by the manager is ludicrous as is the whole scenario given which is unlikely to occur, if ever.

Mirek has a lot say about freedom, bigotry, fairness, phobias and rights, but spreading such a ridiculous scenario makes one question Mirek’s mindset and motives.

William Goldsmith Newmarket

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hink of all of the serious or controversial stories you’ve read on these pages over the years.

Remember the tragic car crash that claimed the life of York Regional Police officer Garret Styles and the first-degree murder trial that found a wheelchairbound teenager responsible for his death?

How about the drunk driving accident that wiped out four members of the Neville-Lake family and the resulting trial that led to jail time for Marco Muzzo, the grandson of one of the richest men in the country?

And how about the editorial that questioned whether Canada would ever elect a Trump-like leader?

All of theses stories (and many more) elicited a wide range of opinions within our community.

Some people argued that while the death of Styles was certainly a tragedy, the trial and conviction of the teenager who was driving without a licence proved little and cost taxpayers plenty. Others believed the sentence handed down was little more than a slap on the wrist and the fact the teen was severely injured in the crash should have had no impact on the outcome.

Some followers of the Muzzo trial were skeptical of the outcome right from the start, worrying that the family money would mean a lenient sentence. Even after he was given one of the toughest penalties in Canadian history for a first-time impaired driving offender, many said it didn’t make up for the four lives that were lost.

And the thought of someone like Donald Trump leading this country scares many residents, although others believe he is exactly what Canada needs to get us through these turbulent times.

Needless to say, this coverage within our pages and on our website led to dozens of letters to the editor, most suitable for publication, but others, for several reasons, were not.

Some people would argue that some of the letters we deemed appropriate should not have made it to print.

We won’t reprint anything that is libelous, racist or hateful. Again, you might not agree with everything that’s written, but that doesn’t mean those letters shouldn’t have been printed.

Letters to the editor are also not the venue to attack someone personally or complain about a private business or service.

We certainly don’t agree with every letter that appears in the paper and we don’t expect that you would either.

But it’s important to us to give you a voice, because it’s important that we share opinions. We want to create a conversation, because we want people to open their minds and see all sides of any given issue.

There is rarely a single correct answer or opinion on a topic. But, rest assured, we want to hear yours and we want to give you the opportunity and venue to share it.

We’re also in the process of building a team of community columnists to write a column twice a year.

If you represent a community group and would like to write a timely, engaging column about an issue that’s affecting the people in our communities right now, we want to hear from you.

Tell our readers about the struggles your group and the people you help go through every day. Let everyone know about your successes as well. Only good things happen when you raise awareness of the issues and start a conversation.

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Conference Centre, 21114 Yonge St. CONTACT: Tyler Nakeff, 905-898-5900, web.newmarketchamber.ca/ events/November-Breakfast-Networking-1157/details, tyler@newmarketchamber.ca COST: $25 - $35 Breakfast Networking creates an interactive forum where everyone has an opportunity to participate. Active networking is vital to career growth. Networking is about building long-term relationships and strengthening one’s reputation over time.

Partagez le français - Newmarket (Free) WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Tim Horton’s (Gates of York Plaza), 17310 Yonge St. CONTACT: bit. ly/partagez_conversation, partagez.york@yahoo.ca COST: Free This group welcomes adults (francophones to beginners) looking to put their French language conversation skills into action. The meetings are unstructured and depend on the initiative of the participants.

Francophones and stronger speakers are encouraged to share their French language skills with less strong speakers. Those needing a helping hand are encouraged to actively seek a helping hand.

Smart Home Buyer Workshop - Aurora WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHERE: RE/MAX Hallmark York Group Realty Ltd., 15004 Yonge St CONTACT: Dennis Paradis, 905-235-4322, www.lovenewmarket.com, dennis@lovenewmarket.com COST: Free Join us at this informative workshop n Aurora every second Tuesday. Learn important insights about buying a home. Free.

Igniting Ideas WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-8366492, halblas@egpl.ca COST: Free Ages seven to 12. Please register. Let’s get hands on, ask questions, explore and create. All while exploring science, technology, engineering and math (the STEM subjects). November: Ignite Imagination.

Blood donor clinic WHEN: 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Drive CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888236-6283, elaine.stpierre@blood.ca COST: Free We’re challenging you to ask a friend, co-worker, or family member to join the 100K Challenge and donate blood with you before November 30. Give Life.

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Wanted - Adult male singers WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Harmony Hall, Sharon Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St. CONTACT: 289-648-6300, info@uccchorus.com COST: Free Experience the joy of singing four-part a cappella harmony in the company of friends, while supporting our communities through various events and performances.

Friday, November 4

PLANBLIVE “Old School Played Cool” WHERE: King Richard’s English Pub, 15570 Yonge St., Aurora CONTACT: Diana Pitsolis, 416-318-7500, www.planblive.ca, dp2015@rogers.com COST: Free Live music and dancing to great music from the ‘60s, ‘70s & ‘80s. Drop in, eat or just enjoy the music that starts at 8:30 p.m. Meet friends and find the fun.

Saturday, November 5

Holiday Bazaar - Aurora Seniors Centre WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Seniors Centre, 90 John West Way CONTACT: Carol Palmer, 905-898-7075, robertlpalmer@rogers.com COST: Free Bake sale, art sale, local vendors, crafters silent auction, antiques, coffee shop – lots for everyone. Please come and join the fun.

First World War Display WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S., Newmarket CONTACT: Beth Sinyard, 905-953-5314, elmanmuseum@ rogers.com COST: Free The Great War in Pictures and Objects, to commemorate the First World War Centenary. A wide range of pictures, uniforms and artifacts dating back to 191418. Open during Museum hours.

East Gwillimbury Artistic Edge 2016 WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex, 1914B Mount Albert Rd. CONTACT: 905-830-1618 COST: Free East Gwillimbury Group of Artists presents the fifth annual East Gwillimbury Artistic Edge 2016, Art Show and Sale, Nov. 5 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and Nov. 6 between the hours of noon and 3:30 p.m. The show and sale is of framed original watercolour, acrylic, oil, pen and ink, photography, and more by members of the East Gwillimbury Group of Artists and invited artists. Cards, matted artwork, additional framed work, and more are also available.

A Taste of Tai Chi WHEN: 10 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Tai Chi house, 355 Davis Drive CONTACT: 905-836-1219, newmarket@ taoist.org COST: Free The perfect opportunity to find out what Taoist Tai Chi is all about - how it can improve your health and wellbeing. A free class to learn the first 17 moves of the Taoist Tai Chi set and to be introduced to the health benefits of keeping your mind and body active.

Holly Berries Artisan Christmas Show WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing

Reader Gerry Markhoff sent us this YOUR SHOT of some very colourful fall foliage. Send us YOUR SHOT. The theme is nature and wildlife. Email your high-resolution JPEGs to newsroom@yrmg.com.

Community Centre, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: Bev Hall, 905-473-3204, bev_hall@xplornet.ca COST: $2, kids under 12 free. Proceeds to the Lions Club Shop early for that unique one of a kind gift. Over 50 vendors offering a variety of hand made jewelry, clothing, fashion accessories, decor, photography, fine art, chocolate, preserves, sauces, dips, honey, baked goods, woodwork, pyrography, knitting, quilting, sewing, pottery, paper creations, pet supplies, personal care products and barbecue by the Lions Club.

an evening of music made famous by Canadian singer/songwriters. The concert will feature a number of your favourite local performers and special guest performers presenting some of their and your favourite Canadian Songs.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by phone at 905-836-9073 (Carol or Dave) or from Books, Café and Things at 208 Main St. S.

One Stop Shopping Supporting CMHA WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. CONTACT: Judy Brunton, 416-400-2135, www.judybrunton.ca, judy4cmha@gmail.com COST: $2 for adults (over 16) One Stop Shopping - Supporting the Canadian Mental Health Association - York and South Simcoe. You can do the following: shop from over 40 vendors, bid on a large number of silent auction items, henna artist and enjoy the magic of a local magician. The first 100 guests get a free reusable bag filled with wonderful goodies. One of these bags will have a ticket for the guest to win a $100 women’s Bulova watch.

Grade 5-7 Book Club WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. CONTACT: Children’s and Young Adult Information, 905-727-9494 Ext.280, children@ aurorapl.ca COST: Free Book club may sound boring, but it’s not! In book club we have explored 3D printing, Skyped with authors, filmed book reviews and much more! Just imagine what we might do this year! Call to register!

Paws 4 Stories WHEN: 10:30 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-8266492, halblas@egpl.ca COST: $10 Ages 5+. Please register. Beginner and reluctant readers can develop their skills and confidence by reading to a friendly dog trained volunteer for the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program. Attendance deposit of $10 required at registration. Attendees will be refunded. Must provide 24-hour cancellation notice.

Indoor Play Day WHEN: 1:30 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. CONTACT: Children’s and Young Adult Information, 905-727-9494 Ext.280, children@ aurorapl.ca COST: Free Interested in making an aerodynamic paper airplane or a personalized LEGO marble maze, or a marshmallow catapult? Then join us. Ages eight to 10 years.

Folk Society presents Canadian Song Night WHEN: 8 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, 707 Srigley St. CONTACT: Graham Bonesteel, 905 895-4977, lgbonesteel@gmail.com Newmarket Folk Society opens its 10th season with

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Public Speaking Club Open House WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Town of Aurora, 100 John West Way CONTACT: Sue Bowe, 416-238-7966, www. toastmastersaurora.org, vppr@toastmastersaurora.org COST: Free Do you have an upcoming professional or social speech? Do you fear public speaking? Are you looking for a supportive place to practice? Join us and enjoy the friendly, encouraging and fun atmosphere at Northern Lights Advanced Toastmasters. Although guests are always welcome at our club, we roll out the red carpet for you at our open house event.

Practical Guide to Understanding the Mind WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Anglican Church Newmarket, 227 Church St. CONTACT: Betty Whitehouse, 705-733-5255, , info@meditateinbarrie. org COST: $10 Practical Guide to Understanding the Mind: with Gen Kelsang Suma. This series of classes is a practical guide to understanding the mind. We will learn how to recognize and reduce our painful ways of thinking, and to replace these with meaningful and beneficial views.

Tuesday, November 8

Newmarket Chamber - Breakfast Networking WHEN: 7 to 9 a.m. WHERE: Silver Lakes Golf and

Igniting Ideas WHEN: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas COST: Free Ages seven to 12. Please register. Let’s get hands on, ask questions, explore and create! All while exploring science, technology, engineering and math (the STEM subjects). November: Ignite Imagination.

Measuring the Stars: Youth Astronomy presentation WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905.727.9494 Ext.280 COST: Free We can’t use a tape measure or travel to our closest star (the sun), so how do astronomers figure out the dimensions of our vast universe? Join Ian Wheelband of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for this engaging presentation, followed by a telescope viewing of the night sky (weather permitting). For ages 12 to 17. Please register in advance.

York-Simcoe Naturalists general meeting WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Ave. CONTACT: Jay Gutteridge, www.ysnaturalists.com, jaygutteridge@hotmail.com COST: Free Regular monthly meeting featuring guest speaker Michele Williamson, terrestrial assessment scientist with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. She will speak on The Decline of Ontario’s Hardwood Trees.

Wednesday, November 9

Sugar Plum Fair WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 333 Davis Dr. CONTACT: Marietta, 905-895-9312, newmarketchristianwomensconnection.wordpress.com/2015/10/19/sugar-plumfair/?preview_id=100, carolford6@gmail.com COST: $6 (first time $4) Bring jams, jellies, baking, crafts, select vendors. Ethel Wright, Speaker - I Love Gifts Sponsored by Christian Women’s Connection. Babysitting upon request Learn About Ontario’s Residential Tenancy Act WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave. (off Main St) CONTACT: Lorne Chase, 905-953-5110 ext.4870, www.newmarketpl. ca, lchase@newmarketpl.ca COST: Free Join Andrew Fortis, certified specialist in Real Property (LSUC) and Hummingbird Lawyers LLP, for an overview of the Ontario Residential Tenancy Act from both a tenant’s and a landlord’s perspective.

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Remembrance Day was formally inaugurated by King George V in 1919 to recall the end of hostilities on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, in accordance with armistice signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente (United Kingdom, France, Russia) between 5:12 and 5:20 a.m.

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At the 11 a.m. Nov. 11 ceremony, which typically takes place at a town cenotaph or church, a two-minute silence takes place to honour the memory of the war dead.

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Attend your local Remembrance Day ceremony: Sunday, Nov. 6, 1:30 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Park, D’Arcy and Church Street, Newmarket; Friday, Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m., Newmarket Cemetery, 112 Main St.

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Rod Beswick of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 356 Sutton leads the colour party from the cenotaph as Legion MacKenzie Branch 414 hosted its annual Beechwood Parade and Ceremony Sunday.

Metrolinx hosts meetings on GO Transit Barrie rail line plans You have a chance this month to find out more about the provincial government’s plans to improve GO train service over the next decade.

At a series of public meetings, Metrolinx will share its plans for electrifying and expanding train service across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

The agency is also asking residents for feedback.

Meetings focusing on the Barrie rail cor-

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The first York Region meeting will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic High School, located at 908 Lemar Rd. in Newmarket, on Nov. 22.

Other sessions will be held at Cardinal Carter Catholic High School, located at 210 Bloomington Rd. in Aurora, on Nov. 23 and at Vellore Village Community Centre, located at 1 Villa Royale Ave. in Woodbridge on Nov. 24.

Meetings run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Presentations are at 7 p.m.

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Reel Asian International Film Festival, featuring more than 70 films in Toronto and Richmond Hill.

The festival runs Nov. 8 to 19 with films and shorts from Belgium, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and the United States.

One of Canada’s largest Asian film festivals, Reel Asian showcases contemporary Asian cinema.

The festival has grown from 18 films in 1997 to 77 films this year.

The festival closes with the premiere of My Egg Boy, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.

My Egg Boy is a Taiwanese comedy that looks at freezing time for the pursuit of

love and stars actors Ariel Lin and Rhydian Vaughan. The comedy stars some of the smallest leading roles: frozen sperm and eggs, who are also in a battle against time to find the perfect match.

Director Fu Tien-Yu and Rhydian Vaughan will be on hand for a special Q&A session.

Other films could be added to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts lineup. For more information and a complete schedule, visit reelasian.com — Brea Bartholet Pick of the Week features York Region and area entertainment, cultural and community events. Send your ideas to newsroom@yrmg.com.

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So, how can you update your home to reflect the rustic modern look without spending a great deal of money? An inexpensive investment of paint in main areas of your home like the entrance foyer, main floor hallways and the stairwell leading to the second floor is a good place to start.

If your home has the dark espresso hardwood floors that so many committed to several years ago, consider painting your walls in colours that soften this look, introducing more grey-sand colours that are distinctly rusticmodern. Check out Benjamin Moore Penthouse (CSP-35) or Sherwin Williams Modern Gray (SW-7632). If you want a hue with a little more intensity, have a look at Sherwin Williams Pavil-

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If a more modern style has always been your preference, then getting a rustic-modern look can be realized with the introduction of subtle and subdued grey and brown tones easily found in natural unstained wood and neutral coloured stone.

Many people are gravitating towards grey-toned hardwood floors, but given how much of your home might be covered in hardwood, be 100 per cent sure this is a style element you’re willing to commit to. As an alternative, light-to-mid-tone brown hardwood floors might be a safer long-term investment. Consider a wire-brushed (and potentially more expensive) finish if you really want to commit to the style.

Introduce the grey-toned woods in smaller more easily transitioned elements like end tables, lamp bases, or small occasional chairs. If you really want to make a statement, invest in a large grey-toned harvest table that can be refinished in the future should you tire of it.

Part of the subtle beauty of the rustic modern aesthetic is how natural materials play off and contrast against simple white elements of the home, whether it be neutral stone against white walls or bleached-wood flooring or furnishings set against white

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The trick is to keep the look understated and quiet and not to introduce so much rustic that it looks overwhelmingly “farmhouse.” In fact, using modern elements like stainless steel appliances or light fixtures, pot lights, quartz counters, mid-century furniture (yup, that’s the 1950’s look) is critical to nailing this style. If you’re purchasing new items for your home, look for furniture designs that are spare with clean lines, no skirts, no frills and little, if any, fuss.

With the exception of some minor black details, perhaps a vintage leather chair or some large drum shade floor lamps, all elements of the space should be relatively restrained; any large infusion of colour should be avoided.

If you’re considering renovating and removing the wall between the kitchen and the family room in order to enlarge the space, know that an open floor plan is a distinctly rustic-modern feature, so get your contractor in and don’t fear this change.

If you have an older home, it’s important that you try to maintain the character and original architectural details assuming they are not ornate. Show off an old stone wall or stone fireplace, a wood cathedral ceiling and wood beams or posts if you’re lucky enough to have them.

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Bereaved Families of York Region celebrates 25 years of service

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Loss was never an easy subject to broach for Brenda Eng. The first executive director of the Newmarket-based Bereaved Families of York Region knew her office would not be an easy one to enter when it was founded 25 years ago. Grief, after all, is viewed as somewhat taboo, even today.

While mourning is not a “warm and fuzzy” subject, it is a necessary one to explore and it helps people cope and heal, she points out.

“In the early stages, Bereaved Families was … the only organization that offered groups for parents that had lost a child,” she said.

“It branched out over the years to include adult loss.”

Eng was doing similar work in Toronto when she heard there was interest in opening a York Region bereavement service. The first office was opened on Timothy Street in 1991. It had second-hand furniture, curtains that came from a bank, and duct tape was used to patch holes in the couches.

“I took it on,” she said. “Every-

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The first executive director of the Newmarket-based Bereaved Families of York Region, Brenda Eng, left, and volunteer Elisabeth Hempen, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the organization Nov. 3. one was finding things for us. As soon as the first articles came out, the phone started to ring.”

The organization moved to several different office locations over the first few years, including Leslie Street and Davis Drive, before

finally settling at the current Yonge Street site in 1998.

The charitable organization still operates on a tight budget. The office wallpaper is old and the white couches have an outdated flower and green stripe pattern. The televi-

sion has a tube and is aging, and is hooked up to a VHS player.

But volunteers and two paid employees work steadily to help the organization succeed. Annually, about 5,000 services are accessed, including educational materials, lending library content, counsellor and therapist referrals, and group support sessions. The group also offers assistance to children and adolescents who have suffered loss, Eng said.

“A lot of teenagers don’t want to talk about it,” she said, noting services are free. “But at least they had a place they could come to. Before, there wasn’t a place. Every story was just as important as the next one. I remember stories from the original people walking through the doors.”

In one case, a BFOYR volunteer’s son died from kidney issues.

“She had one son left; she was divorced and on her own and came from Thornhill,” Eng said. “I could see her sitting on the sofa in front of me. Sometimes you just connect with people. She became a lifer. She has since passed on. When there was no money to run Bereaved Families, she stepped in and kept

it going. It was so important to her, as it is with many of the people who have kept it going.”

The organization currently has more than 90 volunteers, contributing about 2,250 hours annually.

“We’re reaching the region,” said Elisabeth Hempen, one of the first volunteers for the organization.

“I love my community. Knowing that when somebody dies, you’re thrown into orbit, you’re functioning and the years fly by but you’re not really there. Coming through the war in Europe, I know the pain.

I feel with them. When it comes to grief, we’re all in the same orbit. If you don’t have the experience, you don’t know what I’m going through.

Sometimes you have to have someone to talk to out of the family.”

BFOYR will host an anniversary celebration at the York Region Administration Centre, 17250 Yonge St. in Newmarket, Nov. 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants are asked to confirm attendance by Oct. 21.

The BFOYR office is at 17070 Yonge St. For more information on the organization, call 905-898-6265 or visit bfo-yorkregion.com.

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Issues factual, not NIMBY, resident says From Front Page.

plan a major excavation, odds are that soil is going to move and it’s going to have an impact on the foundations of these homes. My point is to protect my home. I want to stay there.”

The developer, 2439107 Ontario Inc., has applied for a zoning bylaw amendment for parts of Lydia and Gorham streets. If granted, the amendments would be a major step toward the eventual construction of the complex.

According to a town report discussed during the municipality’s Oct. 18 committee of the whole meeting, the apartments will consist of one- and two-bedroom rental units. A children’s playground will also be built on-site.

“The proposed building has been positioned on the northeast corner of the lot, giving it the greatest possible separation from the homes fronting onto Gorham and Muriel,” said planner Ted Horton in the report.

Municipal staff compiled a list of more than 20 issues with the site, which include privacy concerns, the need for improved pedestrian walkway connections and a lack of barrierfree parking spaces and apartment units.

A reconfiguration of the parking lot to pro-

tect mature trees, and better configuration of underground parking into the ‘footprint of the building’ — to help act as a buffer between the project and neighbouring properties — is also necessary, he said.

However, the developer does have an acceptable plan to mitigate stormwater issues, Horton said.

The current zoning permits single and semi-detached dwellings. Patterson would consider a lower-density compromise such as townhouses.

“These are factual issues, they’re not NIMBY,” Patterson said. “Somebody has to stand up to them. We’re not saying it’s the wrong thing to do, we’re saying it’s the wrong place. Do we want to see it killed completely?

If, instead of rental they put in townhomes, we could probably agree.”

Councillor Dave Kerwin says the developer wants feedback on the proposal and has hosted a non-statutory public meeting already.

“This developer has gone above and beyond,” he said.

On Oct. 24, council referred the matter to another public meeting.

For more information, visit newmarket.ca.

Canada Day meant for celebration, not shopping ‘We shouldn’t always just think of money, money, money’ From Front Page.

at social-cohesion-on-canada-day.org, an email will be sent to York Region chair Wayne Emmerson.

So far, 15 people have signed.

Provincial law requires retail businesses to close on nine statutory holidays: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The law allows some retail businesses, including stores in designated tourist areas, to open on stat holidays.

Individual store owners can request exemptions from the region.

While Ehrat understands why Canada’s changing demographics means stores

should be allowed to open on religious occasions, he said Canada Day is different.

“This is something this is affecting all of us, it doesn’t matter what religion. This is our country so I think we should do something for our country,” he said.

Last spring, Carson asked regional council to reject a pitch by King council to allow stores in the township to open on all nine statutory holidays.

Regional council agreed King shops must close on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.

The issue launched a broader debate on whether it’s time to have a region-wide policy.

“At some point, (we should) go back and look at that for York Region because it’s a mish mash,” Markham Councillor Jack Heath said.

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First Shift hockey program scores with kids and parents so that’s pretty much why I like hockey.”

Avery has played shinny in the past but is looking forward to being on a hockey team and making new friends.

“I like having friends. It’s very, very good because I actually played soccer and soccer has teams too except you run, not skate,” she said.

Especially with two older kids already playing the expensive sport, dad Ed Tubaro is impressed his family only has to make a $199 investment for Avery to join Canadian Tire’s The First Shift program.

To join a Newmarket minor hockey team this year, parents would have to shell out $550 for registration and a couple of hundred to $1,000 for equipment.

Launched by Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada, the initia-

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The organizers of a welcoming event for a learn-to-play hockey program couldn’t have picked a better model than six-year-old Avery Tubaro.

After getting outfitted in her new gear in front of dozens of kids and parents eagerly anticipating their introduction to the game next month, Avery explained why she is looking forward to entering the world of hockey.

“Because my brother and my sister do hockey and because hockey looks fun and I want to try being a goalie like my sister,” the enthusiastic Newmarket youngster said at the Saturday afternoon event at the Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place.

I like the taking part in the game and the skating around

tive is for first-time hockey players aged six to 10. It is aimed at families who may face financial hardship getting their children into hockey and at those who want to make sure their youngsters like the game before making a commitment to the sport.

Boys and girls get all their equipment and six weeks of hockey instruction, which kicks off in Newmarket and Aurora on Nov. 5 and 6. The program is administered by local hockey organizations in 40 markets across Canada this season.

“It’s a great program for the kids,” Tubaro said.

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Trevor Hall, 7, has played ball hockey but is looking forward to hitting the ice.

“I really like hockey. I play a lot of sports that involve a hockey stick,” the Newmarket boy said.

“I’m good at passing and good at being goalie and being offence. I really like sports that involve hockey sticks.”

With older sister Emily already in hockey and little brother Matthew eyeing the game in the future, Trevor’s mom, Sondra Simmonds, is pleased her son is in the new program.

“I want him to be able to learn to play on a team and have good hockey skills as he grows up and have fun,” she said.

Luxing Ye of Richmond Hill has enjoyed watching hockey ever since coming to Halifax for

school 16 years ago.

Now, the native of China is looking forward to having his seven-year-old son, Lingfeng, play on a team.

Lingfeng has expressed interest in playing hockey according to his dad, but someone better tell Lingfeng that.

“I don’t like it, he signed me up,” the boy said, before admitting he’s nervous about playing, but is also a bit excited about being on a team and meeting new friends.

Lynda Carusi, president of Newmarket Minor Hockey, and Allison Kulba, the association’s director of marketing and fundraising, both praised the program.

“Hockey starts with putting a stick in a kid’s hand and this whole program is about doing that,” Kulba said.

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Region eyes increases to YRT/Viva bus fares Lisa Queen

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It looks like York Region public transit riders will be paying more to ride the bus over the next three years.

Regional councillors will look at boosting YRT/Viva fares at a committee meeting Thursday.

Any decision to would have to be endorsed by council Nov. 17.

The proposed fare increases would come into effect on July 1, 2017 and again on July 1, 2018 and July 1, 2019.

An adult ticket would jump from the current $3.50 up to $3.63 next July, $3.75 the following year and $3.88 in 2019.

A monthly adult pass, which now costs $140, would increase to $145 next year, to $150 in 2018 and to $154 in 2019.

A youth ticket would increase from $2.70 now to $2.85 in 2017, $3 in 2018 and $3.03 in 2019.

A monthly youth pass, which now costs $105, would climb to $111 next year, to $117 in 2018 and to $118 in 2019.

A senior’s or child’s ticket

would increase from the current $2.20 to $2.30 in 2017, $2.35 in 2018 and $2.40 in 2019.

All cash fares would remain at the current $4 until 2019, when it is proposed they increase to $4.25.

The fare increases would boost revenues by $4.6 million from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020. At the same time, YRT/Viva is facing a number of cost pressures due to expanding the transit network, a report to Thursday’s committee said.

Fares could increase by an even larger margin in the next decade as the region tries to recoup more of its costs from the fare box.

Fares and advertising revenues now contribute about 40 per cent towards YRT/Viva’s revenues.

The report recommends transitioning that up to 45 per cent after 2020.

Fares alone now make up 35.3 per cent of YRT/Viva’s revenues, lower than the Canadian average of 46 per cent, according to the Canadian Urban Transit Association.

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York paramedics take teaching CPR to heart Lisa Queen

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Fewer than half of Canadians know what to do if someone suffers cardiac arrest.

That’s why York paramedics were at the region’s headquarters in Newmarket Tuesday teaching the public and employees how to perform life-saving CPR. CPR restores blood flow to a victim of cardiac arrest and can keep them alive until paramedics arrive.

“We’re just trying to get to the forefront the importance of bystanders doing CPR. As much as we have an amazing 911 service, it’s actually the very first couple of minutes of a cardiac arrest that counts the most,” said Brad MacMillan, lead paramedic with community programs.

“For every minute that a person is down, they lose 10 per cent chance of survival. So, if you think about

if (paramedics) arrive five minutes later, you’re now at approximately 50 per cent chance survival, whereas if you start CPR right away, first call 911 and then start doing CPR right away, that person’s chance of survival is huge.”

While many people are anxious about performing CPR, fearing they may do more harm than good, that’s not possible, MacMillan said.

“A lot of people, for some reason, block out the fact this person is in cardiac arrest, which means they’re dead.

Their heart is not pumping blood properly, they aren’t breathing, they are technically dead,” he said.

“So, no matter what you do, you’re going to help the person. You’re going to possibly break ribs, absolutely, but a broken rib is nothing compared to the person being dead.”

Forget about giving

mouth-to-mouth breathing.

After calling 911, concentrate on giving hard and fast compressions to the centre of chest until paramedics arrive, MacMillan said.

If you have access to an automated external defibrillator (AED), turn it on immediately and listen for prompts.

AEDs, located in public places such as schools and recreational facilities, can increase a person’s chance of survival by up to 75 per cent when used together with CPR. Someone coming to the aid of a person in medical distress can’t be held responsible for their outcome, MacMillan said.

“Every single person is covered under the Good Samaritan Act, which means, as long as you are trying to help somebody without doing an intervention you’re not trained in, you’re going to

be OK,” he said.

“So what does that mean?

If someone is choking and you try to do chest compressions to get whatever removed out of their mouth, you’re covered by doing that.

If you do CPR and you break ribs, you’re covered by doing that. If you try and do something that you saw on Grey’s Anatomy by putting something in a person’s mouth or sticking a tube somewhere, you’re not covered under that stuff. Whatever a reasonable person would do, you’re covered.”

Marcus Sposito, 6, of Aurora, said he learned about saving lives at the event.

“I learned today about CPR. I pushed those mannequins to save people’s life,” he said.

“I would save their lives.

And I would bring them to the hospital. (Kids) need to try to learn to save people’s lives.”

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Frenzied finish for post-season as high school football season nears end Playoff berths at stake as final week of play kicks off John Cudmore

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The top two playoff spots are decided in boys senior football.

But don’t believe that is the end of the excitement in the seven-team league. After all, there are two remaining playoff berths to determine as play enters the final week of the regular season.

Huron Heights, with an unblemished 6-0 mark, is home free and enjoys its bye week.

Ditto for St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs who locked up second place last week with a 28-0 whitewashing of King City Lions.

After that, it gets interesting with the Bill Crothers Colts, St. Brother Andre Cardinals, Villanova Knights and Lions all having a shot at the post-season.

The Colts (3-2) would seem to have the best shot to make it and claim third place to avoid a clash with Huron Heights. A homefield win over Brother Andre would clinch third place for Crothers and a rematch of an opening week game against St. Max when the semifinal round kicks off next week.

That result would drop Brother Andre to 2-4 and into a potential three-way tie for the fourth and final playoff spot should Villanova pull off an upset of the King City Lions.

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Serve it up, boys Three one-loss teams entered the week in YRAA boys senior volleyball’s North Division.

It could be that none emerge.

Mulock Ravens, Dr. G.W. Williams Wildcats and Maple Timberwolves all had eyes on the division’s top rung when Tuesday’s play featured a clash between the latter two at Aurora High School.

The only thing for certain is that Mulock will enter play with a 7-1 record when hosts a four-team series of games starting at 3:30 p.m.

Williams and Maple took 5-1 record into play Tuesday afternoon in a tripleheader that also included host Aurora Eagles (4-4).

While all three will be in the same gymnasium there won’t be a Williams-Mulock showdown since the season series is complete with the teams splitting matches.

Strong showing for Sabres The Sutton Sabres’ varsity girls rugby sevens capped an outstanding debut season with a share for third place at the Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association festival championship tournament last week in Markham.

The Sabres won 11 of 12 matches over the course of a four-week tournament series before claiming the York Region championship.

At Markham, the Sabres scored wins over Cardinal Newman Knights (Toronto) and Streetsville Tigers before bowing to powerful Trafalgar Red Devils (Oakville).

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The Education Centre, 60 Wellington Street West, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 3H2 The York Region District School Board (the “Board”) proposes to amend the York Region District School Board 2014 Education Development Charges By-law No. 2014-02 (the “By-law”). The By-law came into effect on July 1, 2014 and has a term of five years, unless sooner repealed.The schedule of education development charges now imposed by the By-law is as follows: Charge on residential development: $3,349 per dwelling unit Charge on non-residential development: $0.58 per square foot ($6.24 per square metre) of gross floor area The proposed amending by-law will increase the charge on residential development to $5,909.00 per dwelling unit and the charge on non-residential development to $0.98 per square foot ($10.55 per square metre) of gross floor area. The change is due to an increase in the estimate of education land costs which may be incurred by the Board during the balance of the term of the By-law over those estimated when the By-law was passed in 2014.

The By-law applies to all lands in York Region. Accordingly, a key map showing the location of the land subject to the By-law is not provided as part of this notice.

The Board will consider the proposed amending by-law at the regular meeting of the Board to be held on November 22, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at The Education Centre, 60 Wellington Street West, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 3H2.

Should an amending by-law be passed on such date, collection of education development charges pursuant to the By-law, as amended, will commence on November 28, 2016.

A copy of the proposed amending by-law, the education development charge background study prepared in 2014 in connection with the By-law, and information concerning the proposed amendment are available on request during regular business hours in the Planning and Property Development Services Department at the Board’s administrative offices, 60 Wellington Street West, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 3H2.

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The Board would appreciate receiving on or before November 16, 2016 any written submissions on the proposed amending by-law so that they may be distributed as part of the agenda package to trustees prior to the meeting.

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York Region’s Mandatory Food Handler Certification bylaw –

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Make sure the establishments you eat and buy food at have certified food handlers on-site. Look for the green Proof of Public Health Inspection sign posted by their front door. A sticker on the sign means at least one certified food handler was on-site at the time of inspection.

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Seneca’s Jamie Smith named top Central defender Stingy Sting battle for OCAA women’s soccer honours John Cudmore

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Seneca Sting defender Jamie Smith was named top defensive player of the year for the Ontario College Athletic Association’s Central Division, it was announced this week.

Smith, a second-year creative advertising student from Newmarket, helped spearhead a Sting defence which surrendered just four goals in 10 regular season and led the school to an 8-0-2.

The Sting is ranked third in the provincial championships this weekend in Windsor.

The Sting defeated St. Lawrence College 4-0 in a quarterfinal contest and faces Humber College later today.

Smith was one of four Seneca players named to the OCAA Central all-star team.

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Coates triumphs at Niagara Falls half-marathon

Jamie Smith She is joined by defender Andrea Runco (Newmarket) and midfielders Sarah Donato (Newmarket) and Christiana Carmosino (Aurora).

Victoria Coates captured the women’s half-marathon division title by a margin of more than two minutes at the Niagara Falls International Marathon

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Aurora Tigers turn to veteran coach Brian Perrin Former Hurricanes boss replaces Nik Poliakov John Cudmore

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The Aurora Tigers have passed the whip to Brian Perrin.

Owner and general manager Jim Thomson was scheduled to introduce the veteran coach prior to practice today to replace rookie Nik Poliakov behind the bench of the struggling Ontario Junior Hockey League club after a dreadful start to the season.

With just two wins in 22 games and the Tigers sitting last in the North-East Conference and seven points out of the final playoff position, Thomson had seen enough to be convinced a coaching move was in order.

Brian Perrin In Perrin, the Tigers get a ton of experience with success in the league.

“I know of his track record and experience,” said Thomson,

of Perrin who last worked in the league as head coach and GM for the Newmarket Hurricanes in the 2014-15 season. “I went with a rookie coach and it didn’t work out. Brian knows the loop and the area.”

He said Poliakov, who is an instructor with Jim Thomson Dreams hockey program, will remain with the Tigers as a skills coach.

Perrin takes over a team that has lost nine straight games and sits last in the 22-team league.

Multiple player transactions in the first two months of the season have created an unsteady situation in the Tigers den. With just two player cards remaining to be used, there is not much in the way of a white knight coming to the rescue.

The Hurricanes released Per-

rin after clashing with ownership over playing time to their sons on the team. He enters a similar scenario in Aurora where two players are related to the owners.

“I’m bringing him into run the hockey team and told him do not think that he’s going back to a Newmarket situation,” said the former NHLer. Discouraging as the Tigers have been at times, Thomson said it is not too late for the team to claw back the seven-point lead the Newmarket Hurricanes’ possess in the eighth and final playoff spot. The Tigers must also surpass the Lindsay Muskies and Pickering Panthers.

“No, not at all,” said Thomson.

“We’re excited for the fresh start.

Brian Perrin is coming into a hostile situation but I’m confident he will get us out of this.”

It is like crossing into another dimension for Perrin, who grew up playing minor hockey in Newmarket and has more than 13 years of coaching experience with the Junior A Hurricanes to his credit.

“It was weird,” said Perrin. “I’ve never been in that dressing room before or seen their facilities. It’s like going to the dark side. Even growing up, Aurora was always the team you wanted to beat in minor hockey.

“I’ve missed the coaching and interacting with the players and helping get them to the next level.

The best thing is that we’re not too far out of the playoffs.

The move reunites Perrin with former goalie Jimmy Sarjeant, who will be retained as an assistant coach, and another ex-Hurricane in PJ Buys.

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A circular rash referred to as a bull’s-eye rash could be one of the earliest symptoms of an infection. If you develop a bull’s-eye rash, fever, chills or extreme fatigue or feel like you have the flu, see your health care provider.

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Other established blacklegged tick populations and Lyme disease endemic areas include parts of British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northeast and upper Midwest United States and central Europe.

Protect yourself and your family It is important to protect yourself each time you are in a wooded or brushy area. Follow these simple tips to protect yourself: • Wear long pants and long-sleeved tops that are light-coloured to help spot ticks • Tuck your pants into your socks • Use an insect repellent containing DEET and apply according to manufacturer’s directions • Search your body for ticks

Ticks are small bugs, the size of a sesame seed, which feed off the blood of animals and humans. They are generally active through the spring, summer and fall. They can be found on tall grasses and bushes and can attach themselves to people or animals. Ticks do not fly and move slowly. Most tick bites are painless. Ticks feed slowly and will attach themselves for 24 to 72 hours.

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• Pay special attention to the groin, scalp, underarms and back

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• Place the tick in a moistened paper towel and put in a screw-top container such as a plastic pill bottle or a plastic sealable baggie

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• Remove attached ticks from your body as quickly as possible

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• Store the container in a refrigerator or freezer until the tick can be submitted to your local health unit for testing • Call York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653

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North leaders ice Hurricanes’ win streak Tigers look to rally with Perrin hire Royals, Spirit score wins over Newmarket Last Week: Sunday - Lost 4-3 vs. Stouffville Spirit ... Friday Lost 5-3 at Markham Royals ...

Thursday - Won 4-1 vs. Pickering Panthers.

Coming Up: Tonight vs.

Cobourg Cougars, Ray Twinney Complex, 7:30 p.m. ... Sunday vs. Kingston Voyageurs, RTC, 2:30 p.m.

Game Notes: Goals by Justin Mahabir and Joseph Teofilo in the final six minutes of the second period broke a 2-2 tie and sent the Spirit to victory. Quinn Yule’s powerplay goal early in the third period capped the Newmarket scoring which also included markers by Todd Winder and Christian Dedonato. Newmarket netminder Brad Van Schubert left the game midway through the second period with a shoulder injury ... At Markham, Rylee St. Onge scored midway through the third period to give the Royals a 4-2 lead and offset a late goal by Owen Ramsay.

Josh Hardiman netted an empty

net tally to complete the scoring for Markham. Christian Taylor and Yule also scored for the Hurricanes ... Against Pickering, Marco Bozzo and Cole Thiessen notched two goals each as the Hurricanes tamed the Panthers for the third time in eight days.

The Skinny: The Hurricanes may be in scramble mode after Van Schubert left the game against Stouffville with an apparent shoulder injury midway through the second period ... The Hurricanes also lost forward McKenzie Gray when he suffered a broken nose in the first period ... Tough schedule ahead as, starting with tonight’s game against the league-leading Cobourg Cougars, four of the next five games are against East Division rivals, including visits to Kingston,

Trenton and Whitby. Combined, the Hurricanes are 1-5. The win was against Kingston ... The Hurricanes had seven regulars out of the lineup against Markham, including forwards Joseph Mizzi, Alex Ierullo and defencemen Nick Favaro and Francesco Luca ... Head coach Thomas Milne returned from a three-game suspension for Friday’s game at Markham ...

Defenceman Eric Kloucek made his Hurricanes debut against Pickering after being acquired from the Pictou County Weeks Crushers of the Maritimes Junior Hockey League.

Word Play: “The guys think they can compete with anybody and believe in themselves,” said head coach Thomas Milne, whose team is 4-6 since he arrived. “I think the positives outweigh the negatives. We’re getting better shift by shift and period by period.”

Record: 6-13-0-1 ... 3rd in North Division, 8th in North-East Conference.

Log on to yorkregion.com for more Hurricanes news and updates.

—compiled by John Cudmore

Last Week: Sunday - Lost 6-4 vs. Kingston Voyageurs ... Saturday - Lost 3-1 vs. Stouffville Spirit ... Friday - Lost 5-4 at Lindsay Muskies.

Coming Up: Tonight at St. Michael’s Buzzers ... Friday at Wellington Dukes ... Sunday vs.

Markham Royals, Aurora Community Centre, 7 p.m.

Game Notes: Danny Bosio scored four goals, including three on powerplays to power Kingston Voyageurs past the Tigers. Mel Melconian scored twice for the Tigers ... Against the Spirit, goals

by Jack Varga and Joseph Visconti in a span of four seconds erased a 1-0 Aurora lead midway through the third period. Louis Vlahakis had staked Aurora to a 1-0 lead in the second period ...

At Lindsay, the Tigers erased 3-0 and 4-1 deficits before surrendering Cameron Lamport’s powerplay goal in the sixth minute of the third period.

The Skinny: Hiring Brian Perrin to replace Nik Poliakov marks the fifth head coach since Jim and Rita Thomson took ownership of the franchise prior to the 201516 season ... Perrin has held previous head coach positions

with the Newmarket Hurricanes and Stouffville Spirit. He has Royal Bank Cup national championships experience from the 1996 tournament as a staff member of then-Newmarket 87s ... The Tigers outshot Lindsay 36-32 marking the first time since Sept. 18 against Pickering Panthers that Aurora has outshot an opponent, a span of 14 games ... The Tigers have just three players in double digits for scoring - Mel Melconian (21), Eric Holland (17) and Evan Spencer (11). No one else has more than six points ... The Tigers enter play tonight at St. Mike’s with a nine-game losing streak ...

Aurora scored four goals twice in three games on the weekend marking the first time since an Oct. 9 win over Lindsay the team has scored at least four goals ...

Word Play: “No, not at all,” said Thomson on doubts the coaching change is too late to overcome a seven-point deficit for the final playoff spot held by the Newmarket Hurricanes. “We’re excited for the fresh start.”

Record: 2-18-0-2 ... 5th in North Division, 11th in NorthEast Conference.

Log on to yorkregion.com for more Tigers news and updates.

—compiled by John Cudmore

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f you have a connection to sport in Aurora, make it a point to visit to the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame.

Due to re-open Nov. 5 at the Stronach Athletic Recreation Complex, the gussied up exhibit is an impressive and ambitious undertaking, certain to be a source of pride for Aurora’s sports community. Even passing time waiting for your kids to finish swimming or skating lessons or hockey practice is now plenty more interesting.

They nailed it.

Public accessibility is a huge factor. Situated in a busy building with two ice rinks and a swimming pool creating traffic flow, it will be difficult to miss based on location alone thanks to the Town of Aurora’s willingness to help increase the hall’s visibility. A high profile within the building and innovative strategies to share Aurora’s sports history, the handsome attraction is easily identified when you are inside the centre.

The 2016 inductees - Mike Murphy, Mike Kitchen, Karen Stemmle and Sheldon Galbraith - enshrined last night at a sold out gala dinner and induction ceremonies at St. Andrew’s College, are to be celebrated for a full year with impressive wall displays in the unique presentation of sport history.

It is a tribute to Aurora’s sporting past, present with a nod

inductions dinner.

to the future in displays which make excellent use of concrete support pillars and wall space.

Banners, stickers and murals acknowledge groups, teams and individuals from multiple eras.

‘With all the stuff we have on display, we have found ways to utilize space... We were grateful to the town in 2013 when we needed a place. But look at how far we’ve come.’

Tigers owner owns up

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Perhaps best of all, transferring the exhibit from the third floor of the municipal offices to the Stronach facility means the attraction is open to the public during the hours the considerably more hours the building is open.

“A hall of fame is a very important piece of a community and culture,” ASHOF executive director Nancy Black said Monday. “We’re trying to keep that going with the imagery and photos from the past. There’s lots of examples of halls of fame relegated to back hallways.

That’s not inspirational. You have to be able to see it, feel it, touch it.”

The Aurora hall quickly out-

grew space allotted at town hall in 2013. It will some day outgrow SARC despite its much better show-off capabilities. Maximizing space is a significant challenge.

“With all the stuff we have on display, we have found ways to utilize space,” said Black. “We were grateful to the town in 2013 when we needed a place. But look at how far we’ve come.”

Additionally, the hall has a unique educational wing and program - Sports History Alive - which brings the sports message into schools.

The facility combines messaging to promote and celebrate Aurora’s sports heritage, said Black, and helps Aurora in its desire to be Canada’s most active community.

Well done, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame.

Log on to yorkregion.com for highlights from last night’s

Good on Aurora Tigers owner Jim Thomson to acknowledge and own the errors of this season.

The general manager has been likely the busiest wheeler and dealer in the league.

Disgruntled players, including several would-be returnees from last season, have bolted the scene. Some have been acquired and dished off with little chance to even learn the seating chart within the dressing room.

“I misjudged some of the character and that’s why there has been so much movement,” said Thomson recently. “I take responsibility and we’re in fix-it mode.”

The critical move is hiring Brian Perrin as head coach and unveiling the veteran to the team Tuesday afternoon.

Now, all Perrin has to do is something short of turning water into wine to get Aurora to the playoffs.

Interestingly, not a single Tiger remains from when Perrin last coached less than two seasons ago with the Newmarket Hurricanes. That says plenty.

Getting a word in It’s difficult to feel particu-

larly sorry for the residents of Highland Gate and their inevitable loss to Highland Gate Developments Inc., a combination of Geranium Homes and ClubLink.

The nearly two-year ordeal involving ClubLink, the Highland Gate ratepayers’ group, the Town of Aurora and development group is all but over, the developer poised to receive a favourable decision from the OMB. Highland Gate, the golf course, was a lower-end ClubLink golf facility with shrinking membership. Maybe a few memberships could have been purchased?

Seriously, from the outset, neither residents nor the Town of Aurora did themselves any favours, failing for weeks to acknowledge media requests to tell their side of the story.

Ultimately, it may not have mattered, but could it have hurt to have an ally with a voice?

ClubLink, conversely, was big on communication all the way.

After the lessons of a similar battle fought over Newmarket’s Glenway Golf Club and its surrounding community just months earlier, you wonder how could Highland Gate residents expect this battle to end any other way?

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The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal and communication skills and can deal with all constituents in a professional, courteous and customer service oriented manner. The ideal candidate is adaptable and flexible, takes direction and likes to work in a team. The successful candidate has previous experience in a Custodian capacity and has used janitorial equipment in a school environment, is physically fit and adheres to safe work practices. Please note that this is a contract position starting in November and ending in June 2017 at 4 hours per day.

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Independently Owned & Operated Mortgage Brokerage Lic# 11995.

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NEWMARKET 2 bedroom apartment on top of retail store, Private entrance. Available immediately. $850 +utilities. Letter of employment required.

Please call George after 2pm 905-683-6719.

2 BEDROOM, 2 bath, Condo in Georgina.

Adult Building, "The O a k s " , B a l c o n y, L a u n d r y, S t o r a g e , Elevator, Parking. 15 mins from 404. Walk to Lake, Golf, Marina, Shops, Restaurants. $1600 +Hydro.

Available December 1st. 905-722-9146 or 905-467-4927.

NEWMARKET LARGE updated, 1 bedroom unit. Quiet building.

Laundry, parking facilities. No smoking.

From $1025. Please call 647-704-0220.

FURNISHED BASEMENT apartment, suits 1 or 2, parking, no pets, no smoking, first and last, 905-868-8094

Townhouses for Rent NEWLY RENOVATED, Newmarket, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, end unit, central location, full laundry, finished basement, main floor family room, Avail. Nov. 1, $1,500 +utilities, 905-836-3086

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NEWMARKET Semi, 3 bedroom close to transit and all amenities. $1250 +utilities. 905-830-2915 KING TOWNSHIP, completely renovated luxurious Victorian farmhouse on estate property in Schomberg. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3200 square feet, 2 car garage. The ultimate in privacy and comfort at a n a ff o r d a b l e p r i c e . $2,500/ month plus utilities. Immediate.

416-892-0924.

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Close to all amenities, centre of Bradford. $1700. utilities included.

Call 905-715-8758.

TWO BEDROOM bungalow, open concept, cathedral ceilings, 4pc bath, large back yard w i t h d e c k , l a u n d r y.

Zephyr. (near Hwy 404). $1400/ month. Credit check 905-392 7087 NEWMARKET 4 bedroom, 2 storey/ basement, 5 appliances (laundry), 3 bathrooms, large, clean, bright, renovated, large yard, deck/ garden. 2 parking. Close to GO. No pets/ smoking.

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POENN, Heinz Dieter Heinz Dieter Poenn passed away on S u n d a y, O c t o b e r 2 3 , 2 0 1 6 a t t h e Little Current Health Centre, s u r r o u n d e d b y h i s fa m i l y. B o r n i n Fürth, Germany in 1934, Heinz was a long-time resident of Holland Landing, Ontario. He immigrated to Canada in 1957 and made significant contributions to the Ontario white-water paddling c o m m u n i t y. H e w a s a C a n a d i a n champion white-water slalom kayaker and member of the national team competing in the Münich Olympics in 1972. He was a national and provincial team coach for many y e a r s a n d a n exe c u t ive m e m b e r o f the international canoe federation.

Heinz owned a stainless steel manufacturing company in Vaughan, Ontario. Heinz was predeceased by h i s b e l ove d w i f e , E d i t h , h i s s i s t e r Wa l t r a u t a n d h i s n e p h ew M i c h a e l Pönn. He is survived by his loving spouse Norma McDermott, and his children Dieter (Siska) Poenn, Heide (D'arcy) Paquet and Shylo Smith. He is survived also by his grandchildren Nicholas (Amber), Kristen (Andrew), Jonathan and Heide Poenn and Nicole and Michael Paquet, his brothers Horst and Klaus Pönn, his nephews Christian and Roland Pönn, h i s s i s t e r- i n - l a w I d a B r a n d t - K ü h n and his niece Brigitte (Richard) B r a n d t - We l z e l a n d h e r c h i l d r e n R i c h a r d ( R e b e c c a ) B r a n d t - We l z e l and Melissa (Grant) Brandt-Welzel.

Friends called at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. West, Etobicoke, (Between Islington and Kipling Aves.) on Friday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 9 a.m. In memory of Heinz, donations may be made to the Manitoulin Health Centre, 11 Meredith St., Little Current, ON, P0P 1K0.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gar at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. He was wrapped in the love of family and fr iends. B eloved husband and best friend of Phyllis. Proud father of sons Stewart Ritchie (Liz) of Aurora and Donald Ritchie (Jeannine) of To r o n t o . A d o r e d a n d l o v i n g grandfather to Spenser, Tyler, Ethan, C h a r l i e, D o m i n i q u e, G a b r i e l l e a n d Luca. They were his greatest pleasure.

Pr e d e c e a s e d b y b r o t h e r Pa u l a n d sister Eleanor Sutton (Ross). Survived by sister Joan Flemming (Bob) Barrie, ON, brother Donald (Natalia) Victoria, BC, brother-in-law Bob Allan (Debbie) O ttawa, ON. He will be fondly remembered and sadly m i s s e d by m a ny n i e ce s, n e p h e ws, extended family and friends. Gar was a respected member of the a u t o m o t i ve i n d u s t r y fo r 4 7 ye a r s.

Star ting at an early age in Toronto he was known as a trusted and loyal man who impacted many lives in the i n d u s t r y. Fo l l ow i n g h i s re t i re m e nt he enjoyed his winters in the south and wonder ful summers living in B a l l a n t r a e. H e w a s a n av i d s p o r t s enthusiast, a gentle, kind and loving m a n w h o s e co m p a ny wa s e n j oye d by all. H is favour ite times were in the surroundings of family and friends. Gar wished to be cremated and to have a gathering for all who wish to remember and celebrate his life on a beautiful day in the Spring.

If desired donations in his memor y to Special Olympics Ontario. www.specialolympicsontario.com Online condolences www.thompsonfh-aurora.com "You know we love you darling And this we tell you too There will never ever be another you."

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GRAYSON, Heather Elaine Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on M o n d a y, O c t o b e r 3 1 , 2 0 1 6 , i n h e r 6 9 t h y e a r, o n e d a y p r i o r t o h e r birthday. Heather Grayson of Sutton, b e l ove d m o t h e r o f S h e r r i G r a y s o n ( A d a m ) , J e ff r e y G r a y s o n ( J a n i n e ) a n d Ke l l i G r a y s o n ( S t eve ) . L ov i n g grandmother of Kaden, Kobe, Jacob, Sydney, Michelle (Scott) and Jennifer (Kurtis) and great- grandmother of Brooke. Predeceased by her grandson Dakota. Lovingly remembered by her extended family and friends.

Visitation was held at the Forrest & Ta y l o r F u n e r a l H o m e , 2 0 8 4 6 Dalton Road, Sutton, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday with a Legion Service in the funeral home We d n e s d a y a t 7 : 0 0 p . m . F u n e r a l S e r v i c e i n t h e c h a p e l , t o d a y, T h u r s d a y, N o v e m b e r 3 , 2 0 1 6 , a t 1 : 3 0 p . m . C r e m a t i o n t o f o l l o w.

Interment of cremated remains, Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton. Memorial donations to the Poppy Fund of the R C L B r a n c h 3 5 6 , S u t t o n wo u l d b e appreciated by the family.

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AUBREY, Eric Passed away peacefully at Sunrise of Aurora in the early hours of October 27th in his 93rd year. Eric is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Dorothy Mabel Aubrey. He was the beloved father of Michael (Maureen) and Christine. Proud grandfather of Jason and Erin. Eric devoted his professional career to aeronautical e n g i n e e r i n g a t w h i c h h e wo r ke d a t Canadair Ltd. in Montreal for 36 years. During his career he was Project Engineer for the CL-215 Water Bomber, and rose to become VP Engineering on the Canadair Challenger business jet. Eric will be remembered for his drive, lively p e r s o n a l i t y, q u i c k w i t a n d w a r m words. There was a small service to celebrate the life of Eric Aubrey on October 31st. Many thanks to the c a r i n g s t a ff a t S u n r i s e o f A u r o r a who brightened his days. He will be missed.

PRENTICE, William Bruce Passed away at home in Tottenham on October 27, 2016 in his 86th year.

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