Newmarket Era, November 12

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eel like you spend way too much time in your car driving to work?

It’s not your imagination.

York Region has the highest car ownership rates and the longest commute times in the Greater Toronto Area.

“We like to own our cars in York Region.

We have the highest car ownership of the five municipalities in the GTA,” Brian Titherington, the region’s director of roads and traffic operations, told a committee meeting last Thursday.

The average York household owns 1.86 vehicles.

That tops Toronto, where the average household owns 1.12 cars, Peel Region, where the average is 1.67 cars, Halton

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Region, with an average of 1.78, and Durham Region, where the average is 1.79.

York residents also spend the most time commuting to work in the GTA, Titherington said.

The average York worker spends 32.1 minutes getting to work, compared to only 23.6 minutes in Durham, 27.8 minutes in Toronto, 30.3 minutes in Peel and 30.5 minutes in Halton.

York commuters spend the most time getting to work even though their average travel distance is only 21 kilometres, putting

the region ahead of Toronto’s 13.2 kilometres and Peel’s 19 kilometres, but less than Halton’s 26.4 kilometres and Durham’s 30.1 kilometres.

Public opinion surveys indicate traffic congestion is the No. 1 concern of York residents, according to Newmarket Chamber of Commerce president Debra Scott.

Through funding from Metrolinx, York Region and the Town of Newmarket, the chamber runs Smart Commute Central York, one of 13 transit management associations in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, including associations in Markham-Richmond Hill and north Toronto-Vaughan.

The associations encourage sustainable transportation choices such as carpooling, transit, walking and cycling, to improve traffic congestion.

Data show in the last 12 months, initiatives promoted by Smart Commute Central York, which takes in the region’s Northern Six municipalities, have reduced single-vehicle trips by more than 25,000, which would be enough cars to fill the parking lot at Upper Canada Mall five times, Scott said.

“Traffic congestion certainly has health impacts on people not fortunate enough to work close to where they live and I think communities are impacted as well, in that people don’t have as much time to volunteer and get involved in their local communities,” she said, adding congestion also negatively affects a business’ ability to move goods.

“It has far-reaching effects, whether it’s See page A7.

WE REMEMBER THEM Air and sea cadets pay their respects at the Newmarket Veterans’ Association’s Remembrance Day service at the Newmarket Cemetery yesterday.

Hundreds of people attended the event, braving the cool temperature and light, misty rain that fell on the grounds.

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British Royal Navy Second World War veteran Ed Beniston rides in an army jeep during the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day parade Sunday from Water Street and Doug Duncan Drive to D’Arcy and Church streets.

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300 residents sign arena sale petition Document contains ‘misstatements’, mayor says

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undreds of residents have lent their names in support of saving the Hollingsworth Arena.

Newmarket council members received a petition calling on town council to save the Patterson Road arena during a committee meeting Monday afternoon.

San Michael Homes Developments wants to purchase the Hollingsworth Arena as part of a $130million redevelopment project near the Davis Drive and Patterson intersection. If the project were completed as planned, the arena and two privately owned properties would be redeveloped.

The petition states Ward 3 would lack a local recreation facility if the project goes ahead. It also mentions the closure would result in decreased access to ice time in the municipality and leave the area

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“grossly under serviced for recreation”.

Mayor Tony Van Bynen said the petition preamble contained “misstatements” and called on staff to prepare a clarification report.

“There should be some very specific communications back to the people who have signed the petition and done so with misinformation,” he said.

Others said more details on the project would be unveiled during the upcoming public consultation process.

“We get petitions all the time; we’re not in control of the preamble,” Ward 3 Councillor Jane Twinney said. “It’s part of democracy.”

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Mulock GO train station being explored

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potential GO Transit train station at Mulock Drive is being considered by Metrolinx, says a representative from the provincial transportation authority.

Metrolinx chief planning officer Leslie Woo said the site is among more than 50 being considered for new stations. A shortlist of potential sites will be created over the next few months and a recommended slate of new stations will be determined in the spring.

“We are expanding the length and amount of rail service,” she said, during a presentation to Newmarket’s committee of the whole Monday.

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“GO regional express rail is a major step for the type of mobility we’re going to see across this region.

Getting to this level of service requires a significant amount of infrastructure investment.”

Over the next few years, GO will add about 150 kilometres of track throughout its network and increase service along the Barrie line — from 12 trains to about 32 on weekdays and zero to nearly 29 on weekends, Woo said.

Metrolinx is also investigating potential locations

for passing track infrastructure north of Aurora, and the space requirements that would be needed for a third track up to the East Gwillimbury GO station, she said.

The presentation was made at the request of councillors, who wanted to discuss plans for future rail enhancements along six kilometres of track within the municipality. The Tannery Mall hub, level See page A4.

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Bogart House, 16860 Leslie St. is believed to be the second oldest home in Newmarket (circa 1811) and is on lands scheduled for development. 4

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One of Newmarket’s oldest houses is at risk of demolition by neglect, says a concerned local resident.

John Bogart House, which sits on a stretch of property pegged for development near the Leslie Street and Mulock Drive intersection, is vacant and has fallen into disrepair over the last few years, said Malcolm Watts, who serves on Newmarket’s heritage advisory committee, but was not speaking on behalf of the group.

“It has been repeatedly broken into and left open to the elements for weeks, even months at a time, despite efforts to board it up and prevent access,” he said. “The property has been vandalized many times, possibly used as shelter by indigent people, and a variety of animals including rodents and skunks. The overall condition of this important heritage building, certainly one of the oldest of any extant buildings in Ontario, can only be summarized as disastrous.”

Given the current state of the house, door hardware, trim work and glass elements are at risk of vandalism and theft, Watts said.

The house was built in 1811 and is one of the oldest remaining residential structures in Newmarket.

It’s a remnant from Bogarttown, a village amalgamated into Newmarket long ago. John Bogart arrived in Canada in 1802 and lived in a shelter and log cabin while building a sawmill and gristmill in the area. A few years later, he started construction on the two-storey house.

The house may be one of the first two-storey residential buildings constructed north of Toronto and the family was influential in the political and business development of the area.

A draft plan of subdivision, submitted by Forest Green Homes, has been submitted for the property. If approved as planned, it calls for the construction of about 500 residential units — including nearly 200 townhouses and two mid-rise apartment buildings.

“The developer has indicated their intention is to restore the dwelling and keep it addressing Leslie,” town senior planner and heritage committee municipal staff liaison Dave Ruggle said. “It is in disrepair right now, but restoration has come a long way. Nearly anything can be restored. We expect owners of heritage homes to be stewards of those attributes. We really do put a lot of importance on heritage. It’s part of our cultural identity.”

The town will require a heritage restoration and relocation plan from the developer, to ensure proper conservation practices are used, he said.

Under the subdivision plan, Bogart House is supposed to be restored and used as a residence. However, there are also plans to move the house about 30 metres south of its current location, a dangerous endeavour considering its condition, Watts said.

“Any such plan to relocate the structure would be risky and unwise given the extensive degree of damage and neglect,” he said.

Watts wants the town to chip in funding to help restore Bogart.

Council should also push the developer to leave the house at its current location, he said.

Heritage buildings have been moved in town before. Doane House, built circa 1845, was relocated from a property just north of Clearmeadow Boulevard to near the Yonge and Eagle streets intersection in the early 2000s and the Union Hotel was moved to make room for the Davis Drive rapidway last year.

“If there’s too much of a risk, we’ll have to deal with that and there’s probably a way in which the house can remain where it is,” Ruggle said.

“Perhaps the development can be revised to accommodate that, but we won’t know until we have those restoration plans. The supporting material for the application is still under review. We’ve had many successes in moving heritage homes.

We’ll be keeping a close eye on it.”

Bogart is currently boarded up, and the developer removed brush and erected fencing around the building recently, in an effort to prevent future break-ins, he said.

Staff will present a report on the project to councillors within the next few months.

Attempts to contact the developer for comment were unsuccessful.

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TOP 10 ITEMS YOU NEED TO BE WINTER-READY Like it or not, winter is coming and that means you should ensure your vehicle is stocked with these must-haves before the snow flies

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You’ve hopped into your car in only jeans and a sweater despite the bitter cold temperatures outside.

Making the effort to bundle up seemed unnecessary since you were just popping out to grab some milk at the store. As you pull out of your garage, the blowing snow engulfs your car and makes visibility close to nil.

Suddenly, the engine quits and you pull to the shoulder. Your efforts to restart the car produce nothing.

You check your cellphone, it’s dead and the closest home you see is at least a 15-minute walk, which will feel like an eternity in running shoes and your nonwinterized wardrobe.

While the snow has yet to fly, CAA spokesperson Silvana Aceto wants drivers to think ahead.

“Drivers need to be prepared before an event happens,” she said. “Weather and unexpected situations can occur when you least expect them.”

Often, drivers get caught without the basic winter tools in their car, such as a snowbrush to clean off the windshield.

She recommends putting your winter junk in your trunk before the snow starts to fall because it is better to have it and not use it than need it and not have it.

Aceto and York Regional Police spokesperson Andy Pattenden compiled a list of items you should keep in your trunk over the winter months:

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Salt, sand or even kitty litter can help you out of a slippery situation. If you are stuck in a snowdrift or on ice and the wheels are spinning, simply spread the aid behind or in front of the tires (depending what direction you are driving), to give them some added grip. For the environmentally conscious, crushed lava rocks can be found at most hardware and auto-parts stores.

An extra pair of gloves, jacket, hat, scarf and footwear could help keep you warm in case you are waiting for a tow truck or have to walk to find help. You may not always be able to use the car’s heater to stay warm.

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Booster cables

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Cold and damp weather put strain on your car battery as it affects the chemical process inside the battery that stores electricity by slowing it down. This reduces the battery’s ability to retain a charge. Make sure you know how to use the cables properly; incorrect connections could spell disaster for both cars.

A good-quality flashlight is essential if you find yourself in trouble on a dark winter night. A model with an amber flashing light to attract the attention of other motorists is best. Pack some extra batteries or a rechargeable unit that can be plugged into your car’s power outlet because cold temperatures will drain the batteries more quickly.

A basic first aid kit

Having a small shovel on hand could make the difference between driving out of a snow bank and having to wait for a tow truck.

Whether you purchase a small travel kit or make your own, ensure it contains an assortment of bandages, gauze, antibiotic ointment, antiseptic towelettes, alcohol prep pads, examination gloves, tape, plastic tweezers, scissors, trauma dressings, an emergency rescue blanket, safety pins and a first aid manual.

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Visibility is key to safe winter driving. Be sure to have the tools you need to clear all the vehicle’s windows of snow and ice, even if the weather is bright and sunny when you’re leaving the house. Also, don’t forget to clean the roof of your vehicle to prevent blowing snow from blocking other drivers’ sight lines.

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Windshield washer fluid Everyone has been caught without it at one point or another, but creeping up behind the truck in front of you so its tires kick up enough slush to clean your windshield isn’t exactly a safe option. Instead, keep a spare jug on hand.

Bottled water and snacks

A charged cellphone

If you slip off the road or your car breaks down, you never know how long you will have to wait to be rescued or for a tow truck to arrive.

You don’t have to keep it in the trunk, but make sure your phone is charged whenever you hit the road in the winter months.

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Station could provide relief for Aurora: mayor grade separation,” he said. “It slices through a very dense residential area. The horns are pretty much unison from Mulock to Davis Drive.”

There are more than 170 at-grade crossings throughout its corridors, including more than 60 in York Region. However, Mulock, Davis, Water Street, East Gwillimbury’s Green Lane and Aurora’s St. John’s Sideroad and Wellington Street East have been identified as ‘major’ grade crossing locations along the Barrie line, Woo said.

“We’re reviewing existing rail crossings and potential grade separations,” she said.

“Ideally, the preference is to eliminate as many at-grade crossings as possible, in order to make the system more efficient. We’re evaluating all the crossings at this time. We cannot afford to do every single rail crossing; we will have to prioritize the most critical ones.”

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A retired police officer who was working for the force in a part-time capacity has been charged with sexual assault and interference on a young girl.

Police arrested and charged Donald Clark, 65, but wouldn’t reveal his hometown, only saying he’s from York Region.

“We want to protect the identity of the victim,” Const. Laura Nicolle said.

The investigation into Clark began after police received a complaint from a young child Oct. 30.

Clark was an officer between 1974 and 2006. Since 2007, he has been a part-time employee, acting as a fleet assistant, ferrying cars from one place to another.

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crossing upgrades, grade separated crossings, train whistling and noise reduction issues were debated.

Council members suggested the planned 15-minute two-way, all-day service between Toronto and Aurora could push north into Newmarket if a Mulock station is constructed.

“Eventually, we’ll need to get there, but I’d rather see us easing into that and responding to demand,” Mayor Tony Van Bynen said. “A Mulock station could provide relief for Aurora and (Tannery) parking and create other options.”

But GO also needs to focus on eliminating at-grade crossings, Councillor Joe Sponga said.

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So how much do ice and snow contribute to these statistics? According to the Canadian Institute for

For a person to walk without slipping, there must be friction between the bottom of the footwear and the walking surface. The less friction there is, the slipperier it is. Engineers call this measurement the coefficient of friction.

Normal walking requires a coefficient of friction of 0.25 to prevent slipping, while jogging, running or making a sharp turn while walking requires a coefficient of friction of approximately 0.4 to prevent a slip. Ice, when tested with rubber soles, typically has a coefficient of friction of approximately 0.15, which is very slippery, as every Canadian knows.

On wet ice, for example, testing I had performed showed that winter boots

Here is a secret I learned from reading municipal winter maintenance guidelines and training documents: while salt can be used to melt ice away, it is far more effective when used to prevent ice from forming in the first place. Consider this, 1 cm of ice covering 1 km of roadway weighs 65 tonnes and requires 16 tonnes of salt to melt it. That’s 3 full truckloads to salt 1 km of roadway. Compare that to the 130 kg of salt that it would take to prevent the ice from bonding to the pavement, allowing it to be ploughed off. That’s a ratio of more than 100:1.

It’s more than 100 times more effective to prevent ice from forming than to melt it and it is more cost effective, too. And significantly less expensive than a lawsuit.

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orry to say so, but the cold weather is around the corner. While it brings the joy of running from home, to car, to office, to car and back to home, it also brings with it the increased risk of falling.

Serious injuries from falls happen more often than you may think.

According to the 2009 Ontario Trauma Registry Report of Major Injuries, unintentional falls account for 37.7% of all major injury hospitalizations and 44% of all major injury-related deaths.

Falling is the second highest causeofmajorinjurybehind automobile collisions.

For men and women the number of falls increases with advancing age.

Property owners and business owners should take care to get rid of ice where people walk. Not only is there a moral obligation to care for those who enter your properties, but the Occupier’s Liability Act imposes a duty on property owners to take reasonable steps to keep your property reasonably safe.

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What can you do about it? Wearing winter boots is a good start to prevent falls on snow. Their deep treads grab the snow and leverage snow’s properties of mechanical interlock, adhesiveness and cohesiveness. However, winter boots will not likely prevent you from falling on ice. In cases where a person slips and falls, I have hired engineers to perform slip tests, comparing the difference between the sole of a boot on ice and the sole of a running shoe on ice. There is very little difference.

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and running shoes both produced a coefficient of friction of 0.08. So on ice, its like you only have 8 cents worth of traction and you need 25 cents to take a step.

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Health Information’s 2013 and 2014 Injury and Trauma Hospitalization Quick Stats, 66.4% of winter activity-related injuries are due to falls on ice between 2013 and 2014, there were 1,625 women and 1,496 men who slipped on ice in Ontario and went to the hospital for their injuries.

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Hospice King-Aurora, 350 Industrial Pkwy. S in Aurora Come to Hospice King-Aurora for an amazing opportunity to purchase hostess gifts, holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, sunny south wear or a few treats for yourself! “TWISTT” is a striking line of jewelry made from freshwater pearls, seashells and crystals. Enjoy the shopping and support HKA. Contact: Heidi Bonner, h.bonner@hospicekingaurora.ca , 905-727-6815.

Local Colour Aurora: Paints the Town Ongoing until Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. This unique exhibition showcases Aurora as seen through the eyes of local artists who have been producing work for this show for over a year. Fifteen artists’ contributions – paintings, drawings, and an entire section dedicated to the art of plein air – will grace the galleries of the Aurora Cultural Centre.

Gallery Admission is at no charge. Tuesdays, Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Enter at north glass doors.

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

BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER HELP A CADET VISIT VIMY Nov. 12, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Optimist Hall of Newmarket, 55 Forhan Dr. Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps 221 Patriot asks you to donate bottles and cans to help send a cadet’s trip to France, for the 100th anniversary of Canada’s capture of Vimy Ridge. Drop off times: Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Call 905-895-3038 to arrange for a pickup.

Info: www.eftours.ca/educational-tours, 221partiot-118carinthia.weebly. com, www.gofundme.com/cadetsvisitvimy or 647-893-3499.

Entrepreneurs in Residence Nov. 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. Come for a fast-paced evening featuring four local entrepreneurs who will share their stories in a short, TED X-style talk. It’s a chance to mingle, ask questions and meet new visionaries who share your drive to succeed.

To reserve your spot: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/entrepreneurs-inresidence-tickets-18414268573 Drop ins welcome.

Contact: Cindy Shaver, cshaver@library.aurora.on.ca, 905-727-9494.

Tomorrow The Paul Coffey Celebrity Hockey Classic All-Star Game Nov. 13, noon to 1 p.m.

The Sports Village, 2600 Rutherford Rd. You’re Invite to watch The Paul Coffey Celebrity Hockey Classic All-Star Game.

Come out and see Paul Coffey, Wendel Clark, Rick Vaive, Billy Smith to name a few NHL greats who will be lacing up to play.

Info: Jessica, jriddell@easterseals.org, 705-797-2675.

16686 Yonge St., Newmarket (905) 895-4084 Across from Mandarin Buffet Restaurant

Special Event Volunteers Needed Nov. 15, 1:15 to 3 p.m.

Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Join the Library’s walking group at the East Gwillimbury Santa Claus Parade! Dress in festive attire and hand out treats to onlookers. This year’s theme is Disney Christmas. To volunteer, please contact Heather Alblas.

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

Exhibit at the Elman W. Campbell Museum Ongoing until Nov. 28, 2015, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S in Newmarket.

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 1914-1918. On display until Nov. 28, 2015. Open TuesdaysSaturdays 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Free admission.

Contact: elmanmuseum@rogers.com, 905-953-5314.

The Reign of the Queen of Canada Exhibition Ongoing until Dec. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. On Sept. 9, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign will surpass that of Canada’s other great Mother of Confederation, Queen Victoria. The Aurora Cultural Centre, in partnership with the Monarchist League of Canada (York Region Branch), celebrates the long reign of Her Majesty with artifacts and archival materials. Hours: Tuesdays, Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wednesdays: 10 am - 8 p.m.

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

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Trinity United Church, 461 Park Ave. in Newmarket.

The 100-voice choir will perform in the church sanctuary with piano and organ accompaniment. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for students.

Contact: Judy Craig, art_judycraig@rogers.com, 905-895-8713.

Art at the manor 2015 Ongoing until March 31.

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

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

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

Ron Goodlin: A Lens on Africa Exhibition Ongoing until Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Large-scale photographs capture the energy and drama of Tanzania through the textures, movement and lighting of the landscape, animals and cultural experiences. A photographer and avid traveler, local dentist Ron Goodlin is featured in the Great Hall Gallery during the fall of 2015.

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

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Next week English Conversation Circle Nov. 16, 2:15 to 4:15 p.m.

Newmarket Welcome Centre, 16655 Yonge St., Unit #26.

Practice your English conversation/communication and also network with newcomers in your community! Must be 18 years or older to participate.

Contact: Helen Samimy, hsamimy@ccsyr.org, 289-842-3183.

Gerry Markhoff took this photo at Bruce Peninsula Provincial Park. Send us Your Shot. The theme is Nature & Wildlife. Email your high-quality jpegs to Tracy Kibble at tkibble@yrmg.com for a chance to have your photo included in our online gallery and published in the paper.

Jonathan Crow, Violin, with Philip Chiu, Piano - Great Artist Music Series Nov. 13 at 8 to 10 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. The Great Artist Music Series is pleased to present Jonathan Crow, violin, concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, joined by Philip Chiu on piano. Tonight’s program: “Movie Magic”, including selections from Schindler’s List, The Red Violin, and other classical pieces associated with film.

Full concert repertoire at auroraculturalcentre.ca Tickets: $34 Adult / $28 Senior (60+) and Student (up to 18 years), plus HST. General Admission.

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

TAI CHI BEGINNER CLASS Nov. 13, 9:30 to 11 a.m.

NVA Newmarket Veterans Association, 406 Millard Ave. A new beginner class starts this Friday and runs for four months. The Canadian Tai Chi Academy is a registered charity devoted to promoting the practice of Tai Chi for health and relaxation. Positive, non-competitive environment. No fitness level required, all ages welcome.

Info: Jim Corrigan, Newmarket@CanadianTaiChiAcadmy.org, 2893669956.

This weekend St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Bazaar Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 484 Water St. in Newmarket.

Featuring baked goods and preserves, jewelry, crafts, knitted items, white elephants treasures, handcrafted greeting cards and more. Light refreshments are also available during the entire length of the bazaar.

Contact: Janet Thacker, thacker2581@rogers.com, 905-478-5043.

Free Nordic Pole Walking Clinics Nov. 14, 9 to 10:30 a.m.

St. Andrews Valley Golf Club, 4 Pinnacle Trail in Aurora.

Learn how easy it is to turn an ordinary walk into a full body workout.

Everyone welcome. Don’t forget to RSVP especially if you would like to borrow a set of poles for the clinic. For more info, visit: shawnnisbet.com.

Contact: Shawn Nisbet, info@shawnnisbet.com, 416-804-0938.

Drama Kids Nov. 14, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Harvest Hills Activity Centre, 145 Harvest Hills Blvd. in Newmarket.

Children enjoy dramatic play, stories, and activities on a Jungle Adventure.

Ages 3--6 years. Free. Please register.

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Tuesday open studio Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Open Studio space is now available to makers ages 16 and up. Drop by the Centre this season on Tuesdays between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to work on your visual arts projects in the Activity Room. This is a non-facilitated, nonregistered drop in program offered at no charge. Bring your own materials.

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

ST. PAUL’S MISTLETOE FAIR Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Church St. in Newmarket.

The best bazaar in town! Come, bring a friend, shop at our bake table, choose from our hand knits, select a beautiful Christmas item or an attic treasure, have lunch and enjoy! For more, visit stpaulsnewmarket.org.

Contact: Joyce Millard, admin@stpaulsnewmarket.org, 905-853-7285.

EAST GWILLIMBURY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Breakfast Nov. 17, 7 to 9 a.m.

Silver Lakes Golf and Conference Centre, 21114 Yonge St..

Bring lots of business cards for a jam-packed networking event, introduce your business and connect with the EG business community. Reserve by Nov. 13. Guests: $20. Members: $15. Ultimate networking cards welcome.

Contact: Suzanne, egcoc@egcoc.org, 905-478-8447.

Woof tales Nov. 14, 11 a.m.

East Gwillimbury Public Library Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. Read to a friendly dog! This program is for beginning readers or those who want some reading practice. Presented by St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dog Program. Attendance deposit of $10 required upon registration. All attendees will be refunded in full and are invited to register for multiple dates. Must provide 24 hour cancellation notice. Ages 6-10.

Aurora Chamber Networking Breakfast Nov. 17, 7:30 to 9 a.m.

St. Andrews Valley Golf Club, 4 Pinnacle Trail in Aurora.

After a presentation by Brokerlink, attendees may give a brief self-introduction. Contact list provided at the event to encourage networking. Register early! The first 20 people to register will be entered in a draw to win a prize.

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

The Last Waltz - Live Performance Nov. 14, 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Drive.

Lance Anderson’s acclaimed tribute performance of The Last Waltz comes to Aurora for the first time! An all-star Canadian cast of award-winning blues and roots musicians will perform ‘The Last Waltz - A Musical Celebration of THE BAND Live’, at Theatre Aurora. For more, visit www.awbf.ca.

Contact: info@awbf.ca, 905-841-4300.

Kids Maker Space - Games Edition Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Using the Library’s brand new Makey Makey kits and Squishy Circuits, build your own game controllers and play your very own game! Learn about circuits and game development! Ages 6+. Cost: $1. Please Register.

4Cats Nintendo Workshops & Gallery Event Nov. 15, noon to 2 p.m.

4Cats Arts Studio - Aurora, 265 Edward St #12.

The 4Cats & Nintendo super duo has come together to bring you Nintendo Workshops & Gallery Events that the whole family can enjoy! Each workshop participant gets to create their own Super Mario character and will receive a small gift from Nintendo. On Nov. 15 where all the fabulous Nintendo masterpieces will be on display for everyone to admire and enjoy.

Contact: aurora@4cats.com, 289-466-1178.

LEARN Seminar Series Nov. 18, 9 to 11 a.m.

Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave. The LEARN Seminar Series will focus on Maximizing Business Resources making the most of free resources available to your business.

Info: Newmarket Chamber of Commerce, events@newmarketchamber.ca.

Newmarket and area Newcomers Club Nov. 18, 7 to 10 p.m.

Various, call for details.

Ladies, enjoy a night of Euchre and friendship.

Contact: 905-841-4094.

Pine Tree Potters’ Winter Pottery sale Nov. 19 & 20, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Nov. 21 & 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Free parking, free admission and a beautiful door prize. Great selection of holiday gift ideas! Visa, Mastercard and debit accepted.

Contact: 905 727-1278 or www.pinetreepotters.ca.

PCCN-Newmarket Nov. 19, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr. Speaker Dr. Michelle Flax will present: Psychology of a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis. All welcome. For more, visit newmarketprostatecancer.com.

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

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The Amadeus Choir Nov. 15, 7 to 9 p.m.

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EDITORIAL

Endorsements must be paper’s prerogative

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ever before in a federal election have newspaper endorsements become so controversial.

Topping the list, unquestionably, was Postmedia CEO Paul Godfrey’s dramatic order to all 16 major Postmedia papers across Canada to support Stephen Harper.

Each paper was allowed to write its own editorial, but the conclusion was pre-ordained.

“Since God made babies, I think (endorsement editorials) were always made that way,” longtime Conservative Godfrey explained later, reacting to the uproar. “If anyone thinks otherwise, I think they were dreaming in technicolor.”

Really, Mr. Godfrey?

You might want to examine the policies of other newspaper chains that tell an entirely different bedtime story of the so-called “proprietor’s prerogative.”

No one can dispute the tradition of an individual publisher or owner calling the election shots for their local paper. Godfrey did that regularly when he was publisher of the Toronto Sun. But to dictate the choice across an entire chain – and nation. That is an entirely different tale.

Consider the previous owners of Postmedia papers, the venerable Southam family.

It went to great lengths to emphasize individual publishers in each city were responsible for all editorial content, including election endorsements.

“It was even in my letter of engagement,” remembers veteran Southam Publisher Clark Davey.

“It said what appeared in the (Vancouver) Sun rested on my conscience.”

The reason, of course, was self-evident. What was important or relevant to readers in Vancouver might not be so in Montreal, Ottawa or Windsor.

Owning a newspaper, in my view, is a privilege, not a right. Nor is it the same as owning a pizzeria or car wash.

Newspapers are an essential informing part of the democratic process and their first responsibility must be to the local readers they serve.

The old Thomson chain in Canada, owned by the richest family in the land, had a similar practice of noninterference in local editorial issues.

South of the border, a similar tradition has existed for decades. In the last presidential election, America was a patchwork quilt of competing newspaper endorsements.

The huge Gannett chain states that “diversity is strength. By encouraging and expressing a mix of opinions, backgrounds, stories and ideas, Gannett improves results.”

An executive for the large KnightRidder chain put it more pithily. “We bought them (newspapers). But we don’t own them.”

In the interests of transparency, it must also be declared that editorial independence has always been the official policy Metroland Media and York Region Media Group.

While the proprietors and publisher of the Toronto Star are involved in the Star’s election endorsements, Metroland Media, which includes, The Newmarket Era/Aurora Banner and East Gwillimbury Express and more than 120 community papers can all decide for themselves.

So, in the 2011 federal election, The Star supported Jack Layton’s NDP, while virtually all other Torstar papers endorsed Stephen Harper. In 2015, all the dailies came out for the Liberals under Justin Trudeau.

These aren’t dreams. They are black and white realities reflecting a longheld common tradition among North America’s major newspaper groups.

Mr. Godfrey, soon to be installed in the Canadian News Hall of Fame for his contribution to Canadian journalism, clearly has a different perspective.

Yet, the firestorm of criticism on social media, the rumours of discontent in Postmedia newsrooms and even a damning story in Britain’s Guardian newspaper all reflect a pervasive discontent.

Even more worrisome is the negative impact this affair is having on the newspaper industry in general. At a time when the relevance and impact of newspapers are under attack, this doesn’t help.

Ultimately, it is readers who matter most. And surely those in Postmedia communities deserved far, far better.

Guest editorial from John Honderich, publisher of the Toronto Star from 1994 to 2004

Dave Kempton Guest columnist

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We elect York politicians to make decisions

Seniors don’t want to spend time waiting

Re: ‘I don’t like backroom deals,’ councillor says, Nov. 5: bit.ly/1SGkNTl Markham Councillor Joe Li believes it’s undemocratic the York Region chair can be chosen by as few as 11 of 20 people on regional council in a region of 1.1 million people. These 20 people, however, were elected into power by the people of York to make decisions on our behalf.

What decision would be more important for our regional council than electing a chair from its midst with whom it can work.

The system we have now guarantees the chair will be a politician who really is qualified. If we have the chair elected directly by the people there would be no such guarantee.

Under a direct system, that person could be a populist with little knowledge of what needs to be done in the region and might very well focus on the area where he garnished the most votes.

Markham, being the largest of the cities, would very likely be the municipality from which the chair would come. Neither the prime minister nor the premier was elected directly by the population, yet the system has worked for almost a 150 years.

The Region of York has become one of the most desirable places to live in Canada. Why change the system now?

Re: Seniors’ task force: What do older residents need?, Oct. 29: bit.ly/1knoF0g Thank you for your very timely article on York’s aging population. It’s important to focus attention (and resources) and plan for this event now.

However, not everything requires massive spending.

Simple things such as maintaining door-to-door mail service and making sure there is an option to speak to a person (and that option functions) when you call a business or government are simple things that improve seniors’ lives every day.

As a junior senior, I recently spent 3-1/2 hours on the phone and another four hours waiting for a call back just to be told “get your grandkids to check for you on the Internet” when I recently tried to find out the balance on my mother’s Air Miles points.

She is 90 and doesn’t have the Internet.

Just because seniors are retired doesn’t mean they want to spend time waiting.

Cliff Smith Newmarket

Everyone has turned head on dumping Re: Illegal fill under investigation, Nov. 5: bit.ly/1WLhOPl I called the mayor of East Gwillimbury regarding dumping on another site in the Mount Albert area.

A town staff person called back to ask where the site was, but I never heard if it was legal or not.

The Phil Haulage site has removed peat moss, back filled and raised the level of fields around the site for years. I think everyone has turned his or her head.

Where was the town staff sitting in Sharon?

Jim McGuckin East Gwillimbury

Middle income always on hook for Ontario bills Re: Hydro fee hike may shock area seniors, Nov. 5: bit.ly/1SGme4h Where is the incentive for saving or conserving in apartments where utilities are included?

For example, what about rent controlled buildings? There is no incentive for these people to conserve. I am really tired of only the middle working class and our senior citizens paying these bills.

Louise Smith Newmarket

Edie Andrews Newmarket

Thief took autistic daughter’s iPad Re: Open letter to the individual who took my autistic daughter’s iPad. It was obviously not this person’s iPad and this person knew that when he or she took it at the Newmarket SilverCity movie theatre the evening of Nov. 7.

My 11-year-old daughter cannot speak and uses this iPad to communicate. There was a special app installed to allow her to enter text that is then converted to a girl’s voice. This app is very expensive and not transferable.

Shame on you for taking advantage of my daughter. She can often get sidetracked due to her illness and could have accidentally placed it on a table while trying her best to engage with other local children who may have been around.

It can be identified as a white Apple iPad 2, 32 gigabytes, enclosed in a black Otterbox.

Please, if you know the whereabouts of her cognitive device, please contact editor Tracy Kibble at The Express (905-853-8888) with any information.

My daughter requires this device to function in her everyday life and will now have even more setbacks because of this situation. Let’s prove that the system hasn’t completely failed.

Thanks.

Kyle Carlen East Gwillimbury

Majority really minority Re: Residents speak out against neighbourhood garden proposal, Nov. 5: bit.ly/1knr0II

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Riddle: When is a majority not a majority?

Answer: When the minority wins.

That is exactly what happened Nov. 3 at the Town of Aurora general committee meeting on the topic of a community garden proposal for McMahon Park in the Valhalla subdivision northeast of Yonge and Wellington streets.

A recent survey prepared by the town was distributed to 554 properties in the vicinity of McMahon Park to gauge local interest in a community garden.

The town report stated 86 people responded with 45 people in favour of a community garden and 41 opposed.

Despite the town’s solid endorsement of community gardens in its parks and recreation master plan, the parks and recreation survey summary report recommended “that a neighbourhood garden in McMahon Park not be implemented” with two significant issues guiding its decision.

First, it was suggested, “the community is generally split on the notion of a neighbourhood garden in this location”. Second, “it is highly likely that this proposal could become a very sensitive and dividing issue within the neighbourhood, potentially pitting neighbour against neighbour”. Council supported the recommendation. Minority wins.

And, so, like the traffic calming issue of a few years ago, a minority of residents in this quadrant received council support. We started with a riddle, so let’s close with one.

What looks like a majority but isn’t a majority? Answer: the resident opinions in the northeast quadrant.

Catherine Cook Aurora

Brown still doesn’t get it Re: Brown reflects on time as MP, Nov. 5: bit.ly/1Y2Qf19 I couldn’t help but respond to former Newmarket-Aurora MP Lois Brown’s comments, which take credit for the work of others and deflect blame on to the media.

The Conservatives didn’t create jobs; employers and the market price of oil did. The Conservatives didn’t make Canada the third largest donor to the world food program, generous Canadians did. Above all, her portrayal of former prime minister Stephen Harper as humble is laughable. This so-called humble man doesn’t use a media filter when he speaks in the House of Commons, tosses our science libraries in the dumpster and attacks a powerless immigrant over a non-issue just to score political points.

If she can’t understand why the Conservatives were tossed from office, she definitely shouldn’t be there.

Cam Grant King City

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hen our federal and provincial leaders go to Paris at the end of November to represent Canada at the Climate Conference, I want them to think about my son and his family, who live in Sharon.

My son recently said that, while he has enjoyed the warm fall weather, he is worried about climate change.

In the Newmarket area, even in most of Ontario, you can pretty much get through your days without worrying about climate change.

We’re lucky that way.

We haven’t had the droughts, wildfires and floods that have afflicted so much of the rest of Canada and North America. We haven’t had the hundreds of thousands of deaths annually from weather extremes seen in so much of the rest of the world.

We haven’t suffered the political and social instability, wars and food insecurity that climate change has caused elsewhere.

Recently, though, we have seen a couple of winters with polar-vortex deep freezes, caused by climate change, undermining the normal patterns of atmospheric circulation.

We’ve also seen an increase in refugees from North Africa and the Middle East, who are fleeing areas with social, political and agricultural issues that trace back to climate change.

There is hope as the Paris talks approach.

At the end of this column, I will ask you to embrace this hope, rather than focus on the failures of the ones who came before, by doing two simple things.

Canada’s delegation to the Paris talks faces steep challenges. We are one of the world’s worst per-capita emitters of greenhouse gases. The commitments we made for the Paris talks are considered insufficient; the biggest reason being that our targets do nothing about the tar sands. These are the dirtiest form of oil available, both for their pollution and for their greenhouse gas production; they are also the most energy-intensive to extract.

There is no way we can propose any meaningful climate change targets and continue to mine the tar sands. The economic benefits of stopping tar sands development are worth another column.

Parliament will not re-convene until early December, so there will not be time to re-work the Paris commitments drawn up by the previous government.

The Liberal climate platform does look promising, though. It promised, among other things, to work with the provinces, which are far ahead of the federal government, to develop standards within which provinces will be able to determine their own means to reduce carbon pollution; to put a price on carbon, making polluters pay; and to invest in green infrastructure.

So, here’s what I want you to do.

Write to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna and MPs Peter Van Loan or Kyle Peterson via the House of Commons, Parliament Buildings, Ottawa, K1A 0A6 and to Premier Kathleen Wynne, before they head to Paris.

Tell them to tell the world that Canada will work hard to create a better climate change plan within 90 days of the Paris talks. There is also an international online petition at roadtoparis.climaterealityproject.org.

— David Kempton taught physics, computer science and computer engineering before retiring.

He is currently active in local arts, astronomy and environmental groups.

In 2015, he was trained as a Climate Leader in Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project.

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TRANSPORTATION

Culture shift needed to alter our car-focused region: expert congestion,” she said.

“There (also) needs to be a culture shift and that will come with improved transit in the region, more frequent GO service. But now, it’s a very car-focused area.”

Proving how reliant we are on our cars, 86 per cent of York employees get to work in private vehicles, with only 13 per cent getting on public transit and a miniscule 1 per cent walking or cycling.

About 108,100 of us drive to work in Toronto, while 59,200 residents make the reverse trip to work.

Meanwhile, 3,600 York employees travel to Durham, while 12,500 Durham residents make their way to York for work.

About 18,600 York residents travel to Peel for their jobs, compared to the 15,100 Peel residents who come to work in York.

Heading north, 2,200 York resi-

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on (commuters’) health or their lifestyle. And we can’t always look to government to solve all of our problems and (we can’t) continue to pave over greenspace.”

York’s rapid growth and intensification is contributing to the region’s traffic headaches, but the region is taking steps to address the issue, Canadian Automobile Association government relations specialist Caroline Grech said.

She applauded a proposal that would see the region boost its fees to $450, up from $110, for those who block road lanes for construction work. The region is also looking at higher fees for community events and other road-restricting activities.

“I think the region is prioritizing

dents work in Simcoe County and Barrie, while 8,300 Simcoe and Barrie employees travel south to York.

About 50 per cent of York work trips, or 132,700, are made within the region’s boundaries.

Traffic volumes are increasing 2 to 3 per cent a year, with York drivers racking up more than 15 million kilometres travelled this year, Titherington said.

About 40 per cent of traffic congestion can be blamed on

bottleneck areas, while 25 per cent is caused by collisions, 10 per cent by construction, 15 per cent by weather, and 5 per cent each can be blamed on signal timing and community events, Titherington said.

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The run was started in 1980 by former French teacher, Larry Thornton, a cross-country enthusiast. It was designed to make use of the school-owned farmland at a time of the year when the sports program was in a transition period between fall and winter.

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Well Anthony, the short answer is yes, but know that just like the real estate market itself, there are no guarantees.

Having attended my fair share of open houses, I continue to be surprised by the number of homeowners who choose not to stage their homes and it’s got me wondering why.

While attending a recent open house, I overheard a woman touring the home whisper in an accusatory way to the friend she was with, “This home’s been staged”, as though the seller was trying to pull a fast one on those interested in seeing the property. My immediate reaction was, “Well, if the homeowner is smart they staged, yes.”

Be assured that staging your home to sell is not trickery. The intention is not to hide the things that are wrong with a home; in fact if the realtor selling a home knows something about it that might alter a purchasers decision to buy the property, they are obligated to disclose that information to the buyers or their agent.

A staged home simply ensures the property’s features and amenities are highlighted, setting the “stage” to allow potential buyers to see when at it’s best, how the house could look. If your home has a particularly large living room, that space should be seen in it’s best light and setup to look as large as it really is by reducing clutter and furnishings that may crowd instead of compliment the room. If your

home has a great backyard with gardens worth gushing over, then the yard and the property need to be shown in all their glory with outdoor furnishings that accentuate the space and make interested buyers see the home’s natural potential.

Staging tells a story of what it would be like to live in a particular place, that’s why we all love model and show homes so much... the builder has created the space and set a mood to appeal to the largest number of people possible. Once staged, the property is about the buyer, not about the seller. We can picture where we as the homeowner would sit to relax, would read, would watch TV and perhaps enjoy a comfy fire.

By packing away personal photos, jewelry, out of season clothing and eliminating items specific to your personal tastes (like Tiffany lamps, pungent wall colours, and old wallpaper) the picture of the homeowner living in the home is eliminated from the buyers mind. The less the house looks specifically yours, the greater likelihood it will appeal to large groups of people resulting in improved exposure to the public and increased likelihood of selling. It is a similar concept to the importance of the homeowner not attending open houses and showings... many buyers have difficulty relaxing enough to properly see a space if the homeowner is looming about or if their personal things are all around the house.

Regardless of its state or condition, every property has value. Depending on the owners ability to make the house look inviting, a home may require more or less staging. I liken good staging more to set design than decorating. In fact, you may have heard me say before that staging is the opposite of decorating because while decorating personalizes a home, staging depersonalizes it.

Done properly, staging can in fact increase the perceived and real value of the home. But while the foundations of staging are sound, don’t let the shows you see on TV trick you into believing that it’s all fun and games. Preparing a home for sale is a great deal of work and often takes many hands.

As a homeowner, you will likely find yourself making difficult decisions about what to keep, what to pack and what to get rid of. Your realtor can help guide you in prepping your home and may suggest a trusted local stager to you.

Still struggling with the sheer amount of work

required to get your home looking its best? Think of the work and the staging as your first step out the door to your new home. The more you pack, purge and prep, the easier and less chaotic your final move will be, particularly if you have the majority of your belongings packed away in boxes in an easily accessible place like the garage.

Cheers!

Janice

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Local dignitaries channel Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Dec. 6 Several local dignitaries will bring a Charles Dickens holiday classic to life next month.

Aurora Mayor Geoff Dawe, Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen, East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson, Magna for Communities representative Steve Hinder and Newmarket Ward 7 Councillor and Com-

munity and Home Assistance to Seniors CEO Christina Bisanz will participate in a dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol at New Hope Methodist Church Dec. 6 from 3 to 5 p.m.

The event is organized by The Very Useful Theatre Company and net proceeds benefit CHATS. “It is a truly fantastic production,” said theatre company president John Dowson.

“It really gets everyone into the Christmas spirit and makes a real difference for a local

charity during this special time of year.”

The master of ceremonies is former Aurora mayor and CHATS director of development Tim Jones, and students of vocal coach Irene Ilic will provide musical accompaniment.

The church is at 337 Queen St. in Newmarket.

Tickets are $20 per adult and $15 for seniors and children older than 12.

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Proceeds benefit Southlake Regional Health Centre’s residential hospice, Belinda’s Place, Walk It Off Spinal Cord Recovery and Wellness Centre and Doane House Hospice.

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Staff members are also working to finalize an agreement on capital and operating costs for a replacement arena with Pickering College. The proposed new arena would be built on school grounds.

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we’re growing.

When it comes to the future of transit, you don’t have to look far. The launch of Viva rapid transit service along Davis Drive is almost here. The rapidway opening this year will stretch from Yonge Street to Roxborough Road with Viva service continuing to Highway 404. Along the rapidway you will find pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined sidewalks and welcoming vivastations. The new stations are loaded with features, including a glass wind enclosure to keep you comfortable all year round, fare machines and message boards so you can keep track of arrivals in real-time.

This transformation will change how pedestrians, transit riders and drivers will enjoy their new street.

Starting at the Newmarket GO Terminal at Eagle and heading east, Viva will arrive at three vivastations in the centre rapidway, continue in mixed traffic with two curbside stops, and then turn around at the new park and ride facility at Highway 404.

Vivastations are directly accessible from crosswalks at signalized intersections. Pedestrian signals come complete with audible tone and visual countdown.

right along with you.

The Davis Drive rapidway has changed how drivers access properties and streets between intersections. Drivers now make left turns and U-turns at signalized intersections.

Now that this section of Davis Drive is more efficient for people and traffic, there are only a few finishing touches left. In the spring you’ll start to see the landscape dotted with trees and other greenery, to make it more beautiful.

The transformation of this urban corridor will help support growth, manage congestion and provide an even more inviting place to live, work, shop and play in Newmarket.

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yorkregion.com

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Police seek broader powers in crash probes fatal crashes will deter usage. “I question whether we should be invading privacy to try and send a stronger message.”

Supt. Gord Jones, co-chairperson of Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s traffic committee, said although collisions involving distracted driving are under-reported, he believes privacy concerns outweigh those surrounding distracted driving.

“Distracted driving is in its infancy. Are there challenges? Yes,” he told yorkregion. com. “We go where the evidence says we go, there are significant benchmarks we have to attain to get judicial authorization, that’s in there for a reason.”

When asked if technology allowing phone providers to indicate whether there was usage in the lead-up to a crash might work, he, once again, struck a cautionary note.

“To give phone providers carte blanche is a slippery slope and dangerous in terms of individuals’ rights,” he added.

But the question remains for many in the field of policing, how do we properly investigate crashes and warn motorists about the repercussions of distracted driving without new rules?

“It’s the million dollar question, how do you fix it?” questioned Slade. “Does it go to the extreme so that when we’re in the car, there’s a blocking device or ignition locks to ensure phones are turned off?”

Brian Patterson, from the Ontario Safety League, doesn’t believe any laws need to be changed or altered, rather the problem lies with justices who are interpreting the laws.

“Judges could and should be handing out warrants under the law as it stands right now…based on evidence obtained at the scene and the expertise of the police officer,” he said. “We don’t believe that cellphones are so valuable to a person they couldn’t be seized for evidence. I believe it would be inconvenient, but I don’t believe police officers would abuse that privilege.”

In the meantime, it does appear many young people, the largest group of distracted drivers, are heeding some messages around the dangers of the activity.

One recent report found that the percentage of youth who reported “sometimes” to “almost always” texting and driving went from 27 per cent in 2012 to 6 per cent in 2014.

To this day in Canada, there are only two widely known cases of distracted driving that resulted in death, both of which have been self reported.

One involves Mathieu Fortin of Quebec, who had been texting girlfriend Emy Brochu before she was involved in a fatal car crash. A social media posting he later wrote about the crash was read more than 100,000 times.

The other involved Josh Field, 17, who crashed and died while trying to answer his phone in London, ON. Josh’s mother, Kathryn Field, became a well known advocate against texting or talking and driving.

Insp. Slade said in cases where the driver dies, police are often able to gain access to phones by obtaining permission from the coroner.

However, if evidence of distracted driving is garnered, information is rarely if ever shared, as police rarely release information that appears to lay blame on victims.

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ast October, Newmarket’s Juliette MacMillan was talking on the phone while driving her car.

What happened next would alter the course of four people’s lives, including hers.

The 47-year-old slammed her car into another vehicle near the corner of Harry Walker Parkway and Green Lane in East Gwillimbury.

A 79-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries, but survived. A man, 71, and another woman, 65, suffered minor injuries.

When the issue came to court in January, MacMillan pleaded guilty, York Regional Police said. In return, she received a $1,500 fine and six demerit points.

Although logic might lead us to believe a rise in the number of phones being used by motorists might lead to a similar rise in the number of convictions in crashes being caused by inattentiveness, police statistics do not bear this out.

As it stands, MacMillan’s crash is the first and only time phone-use charges against someone involved in a collision involving death or serious injury, issued by York police, have been successfully prosecuted.

Despite Toronto having thousands more drivers, a similar situation exists there.

Throughout the past two years, there have only been three traffic deaths directly linked to cellphone use while behind the wheel.

The reasons for the disparity are simple and complicated, all at once.

After a crash, police often see a phone in or around the driver, but are not legally allowed to search its contents to see if the driver had been texting or talking in the leadup to the crash.

The threshold to seek a search warrant for the phone is high.

Unless police can locate a witness, judges won’t give police free reign over searches.

It’s only when police do find that rare witness that they even ask for a search, but whether they achieve it or not depends on the strength of their case.

Regardless of what happens afterward, the statistics make it clear, prosecution is rare.

It is Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which limits police ability to conduct “unreasonable searches”.

But the question many traffic officers are now asking is, “How can we able to properly investigate the reasons behind the crash without the ability to check phones?”

“At some point, there has to be a discussion,” York police Insp. Randy Slade, says, referencing new distracted driving laws that result in up to $1,000 in fines and three demerit points. “If this is such a concern, how are they going to allow the police to properly investigate if there’s a crash? Without a witness, even if the phone is out and you suspect it was being used, you will have a difficult time articulating the grounds for a search.”

It’s not only the police who complain.

Safety proponents and at least one law professor want the laws around the police’s ability to investigate serious or fatal crashes broadened.

Robert Solomon, a law professor at the

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After a crash, police often see a phone in or around the driver, but are not legally allowed to search its contents to see if the driver had been texting or talking in the leadup to the crash.

They want broader powers to nab those using cellphones while driving.

University of Western Ontario and the national director of legal policy for MADD Canada, said, in Canada, it’s not only virtually impossible to get information from cellphones after a crash, but also to get blood samples from suspected impaired drivers once they are taken to hospital.

“We need to enact legislation to allow police broader powers to investigate crashes involving death and serious injury,” he said.

“The approach we have taken is one that is contrary to public interest and endangers lives. The state’s interest in this is overwhelming. We need to find out the cause of these deaths and injuries and take steps to ameliorate them.”

In terms of enacting such laws, Solomon said Canadians can’t board planes, enter courthouses or cross borders without mandatory screening.

He believes driving on public roads should be the same.

“Driving is a regulated activity and there’s a diminished expectation of privacy associated with driving,” he added, noting countries including Australia, New Zealand and in Western Europe already have special investigative laws in place.

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Laura Berger, acting director of the public safety program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, disagrees and is worried about the results if police are able to access people’s phones, which can contain countless private details, including dating, banking and even private images.

“Only authorization from a judge can strike the right balance if you’re talking about people who have not been arrested and have just been in a crash,” she said. “What happens if police find what they consider other, unrelated offences? What if they find out you were on the phone? Can they call the person you were speaking to?”

She said the charter lays out expressly that police cannot conduct unreasonable searches and society must balance that with what the police are trying to obtain.

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We’re told not to judge a book by its cover.

A corporate logo on an inside page, however, is a different story.

TD Bank branding in a children’s book slated for free distribution to all York Region first graders has become a tempest in a teacup, said Charlotte Teeple, executive director of the non-profit Canadian Children’s Book Centre, the organization co-ordinating the bank-sponsored gift.

The centre, whose mission it is to promote Canadian books for Canadian kids, annually distributes more than 500,000 copies of a carefully selected Canadian picture books printed in both official languages through school boards, homeschooling groups and First Nations reserves.

This year’s book is Mr. Zinger’s Hat, written by Carey Fagan and illustrated by Dusan Petricic, a story that celebrates the magic of storytelling itself.

The book won’t get into the hands of York Region District School Board Grade 1 kids, Teeple said.

“It’s very irritating,” she said of the public board’s refusal to distribute the book because of its policy to decline materials from commercial enterprises.

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‘We’re not in the business of advertising for other organizations. If it’s a commercial, for-profit organization with logos or ads, we don’t accept the material.’

depot, the centre acquiesced and delivered boxed books to each of the public board’s 175 elementary schools.

“That’s about 9,000 books,” Teeple huffed.

“We did it at our expense as a special favour.

Now, the boxes are sitting at each elementary school and the board wants us to pick them up.”

To avoid further costs, Teeple asked the board if individual elementary principals could give Grade 1 students’ parents and caregivers the option of picking up a free copy.

That recommendation was also turned down.

York Region District School Board senior public affairs manager Licinio Miguelo empathized, but pointed to the board’s Policy and Procedure #182.0, Distribution of Materials: External Organizations. It’s necessitated because of the numerous requests from an array of entities to distribute literature to the board’s constituents.

“We’re not in the business of advertising for other organizations,” he said. “If it’s a commercial, for-profit organization with logos or ads, we don’t accept the material.”

The public board and others have, in the past, rejected books through the Grade One Book Giveaway, sponsored by TD Bank since 2000. Each board has guidelines against unabashed promotional branding.

As such, when the centre and TD agreed to doff the familiar bank logo off the cover, the board agreed to accept the book, Miguelo said. Further, the board’s recently revised policy to have approved materials shipped to individual locations may not have been understood by the centre, he said.

On arrival and upon further inspection, it was discovered that page one of Mr. Zinger’s Hat is a welcome from TD Bank Group president and CEO Bharat Masrani. The message is innocuous enough, but is on bank letterhead, with the familiar green logo.

“We informed the centre about our policies,” Miguelo said. “Unfortunately, they decided to distribute anyway.”

Newmarket Public Library CEO Todd Kyle is not sure how miscommunication occurred about the location of the logo.

Discussions with the public board about compromise and semantics haven’t changed the fact the books “languish” in boxes, said Kyle, who also serves as the centre’s board vice-president.

“The centre and I are profoundly disappointed with the board’s decision,” he said.

“For 16 years, the centre has ensured that an entire cohort receive a high quality book at least once in their lives. Many are now missing out on a literacy experience.”

If the books can be retrieved, the public libraries of York Region would be willing, as in past years, to distribute the books through their libraries, Kyle said.

“This is an imperfect solution, because there is no way for us to ensure that the books get into the hands of the students for whom they were intended,” he said.

The York Catholic District School Board will distribute the book to its 89 elementary schools, communications manager May Moore confirmed.

The Catholic board had commercial branding issues in the past, but recently revised policies, Moore said.

“In this case, we’ve made compromises with the placement of the logo,” she said.

“The book was reviewed by the curriculum department’s elementary programs coordinator and it was determined to be an excellent resource for Grade 1 students. The content is very rich.”

Meanwhile, Teeple remains dismayed that a free, new book, with a retail value between $20 and $22 with no strings attached has become a firestorm in a fictional fedora.

“They’re depriving kids of a wonderful book because of a little logo,” she said. “Children won’t object to the TD letter.

“People have to understand you can’t print and give away 500,000 children’s books without someone paying for it.”

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The first overall pick in the 1986 draft by the Detroit Red Wings, the now 47-yearold Murphy went on to a career that included championships at the collegiate, minor pro and National Hockey League levels.

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SALLY BRICE & MARGARET DAVIS, BUILDERS Skating In an era of organized sports and activities, is difficult to imagine a time when formal sports organizations did not exist.

Yet, when Sally Brice used to ride the bus with her daughter, also Sally, to Toronto to skate, there existed no other option.

When Margaret Davis got tired of watching her friend’s ordeal in order for her daughter to have access to indoor ice, she took action.

Ultimately, the two women teamed up to create the Newmarket Figure Skating Club in 1960 and provide the community with a lasting entity.

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Junior hockey increasingly about 1 question: Who’s your daddy?

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ands up if you found the Flint Firebirds flare-up earlier this week at least vaguely familiar.

Firebirds players staged a group protest, collectively tossing their sweaters and walking out after the firing of their coach, John Gruden.

The coach’s dismissal apparently stems from the notion that first-year owner Rolf Nilsen, who moved the Ontario Hockey League team to Flint from Plymouth as his first order of business, was upset over the ice time allotted his rookie defenceman son.

His knee-jerk response after a comeback win Sunday night over the defending Memorial Cup champion Oshawa Generals was to boot his coaching staff. After howls of player protest and intervention from the OHL, the staff was reinstated Monday.

Hoo boy.

Of course, nepotism is so deeply entrenched in the Ontario Junior Hockey League that any team without a dad-son combination is at least considered an oddball operation. It is beyond the point of damaging the reputation of the league.

To many observers, the OJHL has largely become an extension of minor hockey, where it has always been expected players pay to play. In some junior hockey instances, players pay large amounts to cover salaries of handsomely paid coaches.

With the exception of one or two teams, maximum, players at the Junior A level are obligated to pay league and team fees.

Gone are the days when a junior team was owned by a local businessman or community group with civic-minded intentions tying them to the franchise.

Nowadays, such owners are slightly less rare than square pucks.

The incident in Flint, if indeed we know all the details, should be of no surprise. It seemed the logical next step on the paternal ownership ladder in advanced hockey. The incident even followed the lead of the OJHL in that the apparent first response of the dad owner was axing the coach, displeased with the ice time his son received.

Look no further than the Newmarket

teams time or occasional double shifting. Try that, coach, and prepare for the calls to blow up your cell phone as if it were a houseleague program.

Given the growth of other sports, including basketball, volleyball and speed skating, the answer seems obvious. The problem starts at minor hockey levels, where surely

many parents cannot afford to finance the thousands of dollars required to play each season.

Simple logic dictates it is not the best, as much as the thickest checkbooks, scoring at all amateur levels of hockey.

It should be a real concern to the people running the sport at all levels.

John Cudmore Cuddy Shark Hurricanes — dismissed coach Brian Perrin collected threatening emails filed just minutes into games from one disgruntled owner — and Aurora Tigers and developments over the past half dozen years or so. In either case, it’s difficult to recall the last coaching change in either organization that hasn’t been initiated by this modern-day relationship.

It seems junior hockey, like the youth version, is becoming more about entitlement than merit in this uncomfortable era of hand-me-down teams, passing along the costs to players and ultimately, the next owner.

It seemed only a matter of time before these practices caught up to the OHL level.

Flint isn’t the first instance of family interests getting in the way in the top development league in Canada. So far it is the clumsiest.

It begs the question: Will we one day see a dad owner at the helm of an NHL team?

Answer: Never say never.

Speaking of team fees — convenient segue — at the junior level, this rather recent practice makes seasoned hockey folks wonder about the quality of play on the ice and if, indeed, some of the best players are playing at all. There are surely more than a few players quite capable of playing at a higher level, but left behind due to finances.

There is no way for a fan to understand if merit exists anymore and if he is seeing what he thinks his money is paying to view.

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Detour routes will be provided and signage will be in place to direct traffic around the work area.

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JOB POSTING JOB TITLE: Machine Strapper- Casual Part- Time BUSINESS UNIT: Aurora, ON THE OPPORTUNITY: York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a casual part-time Machine Strapper position for the Aurora Warehouse, working up to 19 hours a week. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Machine Strapper is responsible for removing skids from the line, relocating them to the appropriate slots using the pump truck and wrapping finished product.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Remove skids from line, relocate them to the appropriate slots using pump truck and wrap finished product • Follow the job list assigned to count, insert flyers and stacking • Retrieve flyers from surrounding skids • Hours fluctuate seasonally based on insert/flyer volume • Work in a safety-conscious manner as outlined in the Company and department safety policies • Perform physical material handling • To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, an asset • Attention to detail • Have their own transportation If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to jmcdonald@yrmg.com by November 23, 2015.

M e t ro l a n d i s co m m i t te d to a cce s s i b i l i t y i n e m p l oy m e nt a n d to e n s u r i n g e q u a l a cce s s to e m p l oyment oppor tunities for c andidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selec ted for an inter view and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

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INSPECTOR Full time & part time.

3 shifts available.

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SHIPPER for Bolton Warehouse

Duties include picking/packing orders and inventory management.

Experience required in domestic and int'l shipping, including all customs paperwork. Must be computer literate, able to work quickly & independently Please email resume to: info@ phoenixperformance.com No phone calls please

FULL-TIME RETAIL STAFF REQUIRED

For feed/retail store in Newmarket.

Job is based on a Monday to Saturday basis. Equine background an asset and heavy lifting required.

Please forward resume to Wayne Kay: northyorkfarmers@kingkom.com

FARM LABOURERS WANTED Start immediately

Willing to work OUTDOORS in ALL weather conditions.

Please contact Fortune Farm Inc.

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SHOP LABOUR Post Form Laminate Countertop Cutting Station requires a Fabrication Associate to join its team. Job involves use of woodworking hand and power tools. Heavy lifting involved. Woodworking Experience preferred.

Fax 905-853-3586 Email h_r@countertopmagic.ca

SALES ASSOCIATES Part-time, for Fabricland in Newmarket.

Friendly, courteous, energetic people required; some sewing experience preferred. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Interested applicants please apply in person with resumĂŠ to Store Manager at:

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CUBE VAN DRIVER REQUIRED Deliver Laminate Countertops to Customers Business and Home Delivery - Heavy Lifting Involved - "G" Licence - Clean Drivers Abstract - Knowledge of GTA & Central Ontario - FT. 619 STEVEN CT. NEWMARKET. FAX 905-853-3586 h_r@countertopmagic.ca

Seeking dedicated RECE's and Supply staff to begin immediately.

Please email resumes to Jennifer by November 12th at newpark@bellnet.ca

Full time DENTAL ASSISTANT

PART TIME TEMP RECEPTIONIST

required for Busy practice.

Digital imaging, various office duties, paperless experience an asset.

Ortho experience also an asset.

Email resume lmcintyre@liveddm.com

RECEPTION Are you proficient in all components of Microsoft Office, have a professional telephone manner and a strong attention to detail & accuracy? We are currently looking for an individual who possesses the above skills as well as excellent spoken & written English. In addition to reception, you will be involved in administrative duties & data entry. We are a small firm located in Markham.

If you feel you have what it takes, please email your resume to hr.prin@yahoo.ca

Snow Plowing Operators Wanted

Now hiring experienced operators for tractors, loaders and bobcat.

Also hiring laborers for shoveling walkways.

Call 416-881-9599 Email: viri@rogers.com

Busy Physiotherapy clinic in Aurora is looking for an afternoon/evening receptionist (Flexibility required) with good communication skills & strong attention to detail.

Fax or email resume and hourly expectations to Fax: 905-940-3136 Email: honsberger@honsbergerphysio.com

FULL TIME, PERMANENT ECE required for our preschool room, Monday through Friday.

Must be registered with the ECE college and be certified in First Aid & CPR. Please email resume to: info@shiningfaces.ca

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Same clients for over 20 years.

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CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE

Saturday, November 14: 10 am - 3 pm

King Township Public Library, 1970 King Road, King City Do your shopping locally: hand crafted knitting, crocheting, sewing, braid hangers, jewelry, woodworking, baking/ lotion, photography, art, scrap booking, Thirty One bags, Gold Canyon candles.

Presented by "Crafty" Ones.

Annual Mistletoe Fair Saturday, November 14th 10am-2pm

St. Paul's Anglican Church

Corner of Church/D'Arcy Sts., Newmarket (1 block W. of Main St./1 block N. of Eagle St.) The Best Bazaar in Town! Includes attic treasures, bake table, jewellery, lunch & more!

Coffee Hour 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Lunch served from 11:00 a.m.

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WILLOWS ESTATE ANNUAL BAZAAR Saturday, November 14th 9:30am-1pm 13837 Yonge St., Aurora White Elephant, bake table, lunchroom and lots more.

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Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind?

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AN EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY Excellent references & rates. Many years experience.

Newmarket/ Aurora area.

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Consistent quality work, experience, references. Call for a quote, 905-713-5158 Newmarket/ Aurora.

Christmas Bazaar Saturday, November 14th 9am-2pm St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall 17955 Leslie St., Newmarket (Leslie at Stellar) Hot Lunches, Penny Raffle, Quilt Raffle, Local Crafters, Hourly Turkey Draws, Gingerbread cookie activity for kids.

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INDEPENDENT RESIDENTIAL cleaner. Insured and bonded. One home per day! Satisfaction Guaranteed! Everything from baseboards, trim, changing linens, making beds and more! Will match or beat competitor pricing. Limited space, filling up fast! Call Cindy today, 647-832-8559.

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Office help required in King City.

General Office duties with excellent computer skills. Proficiency using Microsoft Office software with attention to detail. Excellent in Customer Service.

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Terra-Opus Property Services Inc.

Immediate openings.

Full-time/year-round GENERAL LABOURERS.

Flexible wage dependent on experience Fax/email resumes to: 905-473-1050 or info@terra-opus.ca Only candidates with resumes will be considered.

Experienced Farm Labour Required

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

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The 18th Annual Kit N' Kaboodle Christmas Craft Show

Friday, November 13th 9am-8 pm Saturday, November 14th 9am-6 pm th Sunday, November 15 9am-4 pm 172 Huron Heights Drive Newmarket Quality Hand Crafted Gifts by 14 Artisans

Only candidates of interest will be contacted.

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Bulk/cylinder truck delivery.

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Remodelling. Plumbing. Painting.

Installation. Flooring. Drywall. Honey-Do List, etc. Call Moe 416-841-8607

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Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent

AURORA- BACHELOR D owntown Yonge St. Upper br ight with heat. Appliances. No smoking.

No pets. No parking. Immediate. $850+ hydro. Call Ron 416-605-7457

Dishwashers, in-suite storage, laundry facilities, community room, close to shops, transit.

Smoke-free unit. $940 + parking, hydro.

1-877-464-9675 ext. 72712 housingyorkrentals@york.ca

BRADFORD- 1 ( $875+ utilities) bedrooms, bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. Parking. No smoking/ no dogs.

Immediate. 416-751-3368 between 9am-5pm, 905-778-8228 after 6pm.

BRADFORD- 2 bedroom basement, walkout. 2 parking. Separate entrance.

Laundry. $1100 inclusive.

Cable/internet extra. 416-678-4046

BRADFORD- 2 bedroom main floor, $1100 inclusive. Parking, separate e n t r a n c e s , l a u n d r y, a p p l i a n c e s .

Immediate. 905-955-7479, 905-955-7136

NEWMARKET 2 bedroom apartment. First & last. No pets. Suits clean and quiet professional couple. Please call after 5pm Mr. William, 647-220-2230

BRADFORD- 3 bedroom upper, bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. Parking.

No smoking/ no dogs. $1195+ utilities.

Immediate. 416-751-3368 between 9am-5pm, 905-778-8228 after 6pm.

BATHURST/ CLARK- 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance, separate yard. No pets/ smoking. Parking. Laundry. Cable. $1090 all inclusive. Available Dec. 1. 647-720-7731

DAVIS/ PATTERSON - Quiet, clean, newly renovated 2 bedroom ground level, 4pc bathroom, separate entrance, parking.

Centrally located, near hospital. $1000.

Available immediately. 905-717-8149

BRADFORD 2 bedroom. Near all amenities.

Available immediately. $950 inclusive. No pets/ smoking.

Available November 1st.

905-251-6291

DOWNTOWN BRADFORDSpacious 2 room bachelor with backyard.

Main floor. Parking, A/C. Available immediately. $800 inclusive. First/ last.

416-704-9049

BRADFORD- LEGAL 1 bedroom basement, C/A, laundry, private entrance, parking. Non-smoking/ pets. Suits 1. First/ last. References. $925 includes heat/ hydro.

Near amenities. (905)778-9016

LESLIE/ DAVIS- 3 bedroom upper, newly renovated. Parking + garage.

No smoking/ pets. $1500 inclusive.

Immediate. 905-478-4844

JACKSON'S POINT, 2 bedroom walkout apartment, available December 1st. $1050 inclusive. Suits mature couple. Separate entrance, laundry, storage, parking, Beach rights, transit, non-smoking. First and last. 905-252-5271.

SUTTON- BACHELOR $600+utilities.

No pets/ smoking. Available immediately.

First/ last.

(905)806-4566

APARTMENT, 2 bedrooms 1 bathrooms Bright walkout $1300 Incl. Internet Incl. 5 Appliances. $1,300 Per Month 416-702-6716 BRADFORD- 2 bedroom, 6-plex, 2nd floor. Parking. Close to schools, transportation and shopping. $950 inclusive. Available November 1st.

Call 905-775-7179

BRADFORD- LARGE 1 bedroom apt, separate entrance, with deck, laundry, parking. Non-smoking/ pets. $900.

(905)775-7495

Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent

YONGE/DAVIS, 1 bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking, shared laundry, non-smoking/pets.

Available December 1st.

905-953-9975.

AURORA- Yonge/ Wellington

Large 2 bedroom, ensuite laundry. Secure building. Parking. Appliances. No smoking/ pets. Nov. From $1250+ 905-780-0057 NEWMARKET - 2 bedroom walkout basement, living/ diningroom, appliances, laundry, 2 parking.

Backyard. $1000+. (416)721-6001

BRADFORD- 3 bedroom upper level, laundry, new appliances, 1 bath, hardwood floors, balcony, parking. No smoking, no pets. $1500 inclusive.

Available January 1st. 905-392-7871

Condos for Rent

Condos for Rent

CONDO- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, downtown Markham.

No smoking. No pets. $1350+hydro.

Available immediately. 905-640-1275

YONGE/ WELLINGTON1 bedroom, 1 parking spot $950+ utilities. Available immediately. No pets allowed. 416-743-5601,Tony.

3 BEDROOM brand new townhouse for rent! You do not have to share with anyone. 905-717-5896 NEWMARKET DAVIS/LESLIE

3 bedroom townhouse available immediately, freshly painted, refurbished floors, garage, family neighbourhood, playgrounds close to transit, shops, smoke-free unit , $1395/month + utilities 905-898-1007, ext. 72712 housingyorkrentals@york.ca

Houses for Rent

Houses for Rent

NEWMARKET - Yonge/ Clearmeadow. 3 bedroom detached house, very clean, open concept. Hardwood floors, extra family room. Available November 15. $1850+. 416-825-9374 NEWMARKET - 2 bedroom main floor ($1250+) available December 1st.

AND 3 bedroom main floor ($1400+) available January 1st.

Both include laundry hook-up, fridge & stove.

First/last req'd. 905-717-2977

KING CITY on King Sideroad.

Beautiful Brick Home- Fully renovated and repainted. 3 bedrooms. Finished basement.

Fridge/ stove. Outside patio. Oil heat. No dogs.

Call Gerry (416)789-2163 ext 24. for info

NEWMARKET- QUIET building.

Water & heating included.

Large 1 bedroom apts. From $950.

Non-smoking 647-704-0220.

YONGE/ MULOCK- Large 1 bedroom basement, separate entrance, fireplace, jacuzzi, own laundry. Non-smoking/ pets. $1200 inclusive. Available immediately.

416-723-8604

Townhouses for Rent

Newmarket Bathurst/Mulock 3-bedroom townhouse. Freshly painted. Private yard. Garage. Full basement. Family neighbourhood. $1389+ utilities.

Available December/January 905-898-1007 ext. 72740 christina.bonham@york.ca

NEWMARKET - LARGE 3 bedroom upper, livingroom, diningroom, 3 bathrooms, laundry room, garage parking, $1400+ 416-721-6001

NEWMARKET - Walk to hospital. Large bachelor/ 1 bedroom in building. $995.

Available immediately. No dogs.

No smoking. 905-836-6328

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A celebration of lives well lived and people well loved Read more Life Stories on yorkregion.com

Wil Felgendreher was always true to his word

BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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rom the moment Janet Laing set eyes on Wil Felgendreher, she knew he was a good soul.

Laing was moving into a new apartment in Aurora with the hope of starting a new life. Little did she know, her Prince Charming lived right there in the building. “Are you a renter?� a deep voice asked while she loaded her belongings into the elevator of her new building.

When she looked up, her gaze was met by what she describes as the most striking blue eyes that seemed to see past her flesh, right to her soul. “I fell in love with him right then and there,� she said.

Felgendreher was the superintendent of the building and after he had come and gone from her apartment doing repairs, she finally mustered up the courage to ask him to accompany her for a drink at Orchid Thai.

It was like this father of two and grandfather of one had put a spell on her. “I totally lost my identity with him and loved him like I have never loved before,� she said. “He was a rough and tough guy on the outside, but a marshmallow on the inside.�

Felgendreher’s heritage is Ger-

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Wil Felgendreher and Janet Laing. man, but he was very proud to be Canadian. He found much joy in watching the Toronto Maple Leafs and considered himself a history and hot rod buff.

He worked at The Victorian condominium building for years and before that he was employed at Magna, Flextronics, Jubb Utility,

Cobblestone Retirement Lodge and K.P. Bronze.

He was known for his honesty and always remained true to his word, especially if it meant helping others.

In one instance, he gave up his chance to go to SARS-stock because a safety issue had come up

Celebrate a life well lived!

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

at the condo building. He would run errands on his bike for those who weren’t mobile in the building and he didn’t think twice about befriending a homeless woman. “He also loved Aurora,� Laing said. “He was very interested in local history and never missed the chance to go to local events.�

Your community newspaper is celebrating the achievements and contributions of everyday, ordinary people, who have affected the lives of others in extraordinary ways. Leaving a lasting impression on the community, our award-winning journalists will write a fitting tribute in memory of those who have a special story to share.

Through your community newspaper and LifeNews.ca, we celebrate those no longer with us and remember the memories we share.

The love-struck couple in their 50s were like inseparable teenagers — they went shopping together, frequented the farmers market, concerts in the park and looked forward to wearing matching T-shirts and joining Canada Day festivities in town.

She described him as a man with a great sense of humour and admits he was a little rebellious at times. “He was a little bit of a ladies man,� she laughed. “He was definitely a family man and was a great cook.�

Their story reads like a romantic movie script — boy meets girl and they fall madly in love until a plot twist brought an abrupt end to the fairytale.

Just after an enjoyable Easter dinner with family, the couple retired to bed. She awoke the next morning to find him lifeless in their bed.

Without even a hint that he was ill, he died of a massive coronary.

The pair was hoping to be the first couple to be wed at Aurora Town Hall, but his unexpected death derailed the happily ever after. “I miss him and even though we only had three years together, I’m glad we had that,� she said. “I take comfort in knowing that of the lives he touched in Aurora, those people have a good memory of him.�

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Born in Boxtel, Netherlands. Peter is survived by his wife, Thea, his children Mary-Ann, Colleen (Mick), Peter (Margrit), Debbie (Mike) and Mieke (Marty) and his nine grandchildren Lisa, Stephen, Jack, Will, Amber, J a z z m i n , C u r t i s , M a t t h e w, a n d Brendan. Dear brother of Davina (Richard), Jan (Maria), Mia (Toon) and the late Ani and Jet, and also many nieces and nephews. Peter was an avid golfer, long time Newmarket entrepreneur, and devoted husband, father and volunteer. He successfully ran his sign and decal business, Maco Ad, for more than 30 years, and a was a long time volunteer with the Easter Seals Walk-a-Thon. After retiring to Cobourg, Ontario he continued his contribution to the community by driving for the local Community Care Services. In keeping with Peter's wishes, there will be no funeral services, but a celebration of life in the spring. In lieu of flowers donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre would be greatly appreciated.

Online condolences can be left at www.roadhouseandrose.com

TIBBITTS, Norwood Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Center, Newmarket on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the age of 73 years.

Norwood Tibbitts, of Sutton, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Ross.

Loving father of Kevin (Sylvie), Robin (Brian), Shelley, Andrew (Dawn) and Randy (Cathy). Loving grandfather of Jake, Jason, Greg, Ryan, Summer, the late BJ, Jeremy, Justin, Taylor, Travis, Alex and Jasmyne, and 5 great-grandchildren. Remembered by his sister Heather (Bill) Sylvester and sister-in-law Lena Tibbitts.

P r e d e c e a s e d b y h i s b r o t h e r Ti p .

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Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 356, 21 East Street, Sutton, on Sunday, November 22, 2015 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Casual attire. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton, 905-722-3274.

Memorial condolences may be made at www.forrestandtaylor.com

ROSEVERE, Ann December 28, 1948-November 5, 2015 Peacefully, at home, surrounded by family and friends. She is survived and missed by her sisters Lynn and Susan, her brother Chris, and husband Roy. Thanks to doctors and nurses at Stronach Cancer Centre, SRHC, CCAC and attending nurses at SRT. Thank you to our friends and neighbours at Aurora Village Co-op for their help and support. Special mention to Joss, Joan, Anne, Kate, Colleen and Janet.

A celebration of life will be held at the large meeting room, Aurora Village Co-op on Saturday, November 14th, 2015 from 6pm-8pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Stronach Cancer Centre can be make c/o Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket L3Y 3Y9

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SHAWNEEKI GOLF CLUB would like to invite you to our annual Integrated Pest Management meeting.

You can contact Jamie or Ryan by phone at (905)478-1867 or by email at: turf.shawneeki@rogers.com We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely, Shawneeki Golf Club Tenders

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RFP # Description Closing Date P-15-188 Richmond Hill Hub - January 14, 2016

Social Purpose Development 1:00 p.m. (local time)

Opportunity The Region is inviting responses from groups/organizations to this RFP. This RFP is intended to evaluate viable options in the development and delivery of the Social Purpose Space located on the ground floor of the Richmond Hill Hub. The Hub is a new model for our Community and Health Services Department and will house mixed income rental apartments, youth services, corporate offices and the social purpose/enterprise space.

The Region will evaluate options for developing the space and will consider submissions that demonstrate innovation, financial sustainability, viability, positive community/social benefit and connectedness and integration to the existing Richmond Hill community. The Region encourages applications from all interested stakeholders.

The Request for Proposals (RFP) documents are available for download from the Region's Bids & Tenders website at http://bids.york.ca for no charge. All Proponents must log into their account and register for the RFP before they can download the RFP documents.

There is no cost to set up an account in the Region's Bids and Tenders System.

The RFP documents will be available on or after November 12th, 2015 at 11:00 am. All Addenda will be issued on the Bids & Tenders website.

Proponents are advised that there will be an Information Meeting for all potential groups/organizations and will be held on November 27, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at 145 Essex Avenue, Richmond Hill L4C 0W8 in the Main Floor Lounge.

All Queries regarding the RFP documents shall be directed to Sue Eves, Purchasing Analyst, Supplies and Services Tel: (905) 830-4444 ext. 76003. Email: sue.eves@york.ca. Please state the document number when inquiring about this RFP. If you require accommodations due to a disability please contact York Region Supplies & Services at 905-830-4444 EXT 71900 or email purchasing@york.ca.

Proponents are advised that, unless otherwise permitted by the Region's Purchasing ByLaw, no bid shall be accepted from, nor shall any contract be awarded to, any Bidder with whom the Region is engaged in unresolved litigation.

A list of the Proponents that submitted proposals will be provided upon request after 2:30 p.m. on the date the RFP closes.

Sealed Proposals, clearly marked with the RFP Number, Description of the Project, and the Legal Company Name of the Proponent will be received by the Director of Supplies & Services at the address below. Late bids will NOT be accepted.

The Regional Municipality of York Supplies & Services Branch 17250 Yonge Street, Main Floor Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1

Cynthia 51, is a beautiful, positive, caring person with a gorgeous smile. She is an interior designer, is successful, owns her own home and financially secure. She is a divorced mother of 2, both her son and daughter are grown and living independently. She is a very neat and organized person, takes very good care of herself and her home, she is a great cook, she enjoys home cooked meals with a glass of red wine, cuddling up with a good book, live music, picnics, and going on cruises. Cynthia is looking for a charming man, who is clean-shaven, healthy, has no young children, is a non-smoker, keeps fit, and most importantly, can bring a smile to her face.

All claims against the Estate of Harry Gordon Ellis, late of the Town of Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York, Province of Ontario, who died on July 23, 2014, must be filed with the undersigned Executor on or before November 28, 2015, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which he then shall have notice.

DATED at Markham this 29th day of October, 2015.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of EUGENIA MIDDLETON (also known as JEAN TEPPER), late of the Town of Newmarket, who died on or about the 29th day of January, 2015, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 17th day of December 2015 thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

Dated this 12 th day of November, 2015 Gloria L. Kostiuk c/o Counter & Mitchell Barristers & Solicitors P.O. Box 2939 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4E 1A8 ESTATE OF JUNE ELIZABETH THOMPSON, Deceased

Anyone having knowledge of a Will or Codicil dated later than May 8, 1971 of the late June Elizabeth Thompson, of the Village of Schomberg, in York Region, who died on or about August 24, 2015, is requested to contact the Trust Administrator, The Bank of Nova S c o t i a Tr u s t C o m p a n y, 1 3 0 K i n g Street West, 20th Floor, P.O. Box 430, Stn First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON M5X 1K1; Phone: (416) 933-1895; Fax: (416) 933-2223.

WAYNE EMMERSON Regional Chair and CEO

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of John Tennant Gibson, late of the Town of Newmarket, in the Province of Ontario, who died on or about September 16, 2015, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 21st day of December, 2015, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Estate Trustee then shall have notice.

Dated at Toronto, this 5th day of November, 2015.

BARBARA LOUISE HARMON Estate Trustee With a Will of the Estate of John Tennant Gibson by: McBride Wallace Laurent & Cord LLP Barristers and Solicitors Suite 200, 5464 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M9B 1B4 Attention: Michael C.J. McBride Home Renovations

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

The meeting will be held in the clubhouse located at 18543 Woodbine Avenue in Sharon at 8 am on Friday, November 27th, 2015. During this meeting we will present our annual pesticide usage report for 2014. This will allow you to be informed of our pesticide use. The meeting will allow us to explain and educate the public as to why these products were used, and also to offer you a chance to ask any questions pertaining to our 2014 pesticide usage.

If you wish to attend the meeting, please contact either Jamie Scott or Ryan Smith and let us know that you plan on being present at the meeting. This will ensure we can provide adequate seating for all those who will be in attendance.

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So it should come as no surprise that the latest addition to the Mazda lineup, the 2016 CX-3 subcompact crossover SUV is just as much a driver’s car as all the others in the fleet.

The CX-3 is the fifth model in Mazda’s new generation of vehicles that offer Skyactiv technology and Metroland automotive writer and photographer Rob Beintema, second runner-up this year for the Jaguar what they call their KODO — Soul Automotive Journalist of the Year award, enjoying his little slice of heaven with a Mercedes-AMG GT S, at of Motion design.

The small crossover SUV segthe 2016 Canadian Car of the Year TestFest held at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. ment is a relatively new one in the automotive world, but small is big, especially in Canada, so Mazda Chrysler, GM, Honda/Acura, Hyun- Cadillac ATS-V, Chevrolet Corvette has high hopes for the CX-3, built dai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Mercedes- Z06, Ford Shelby GT350, Lexus RC on the sub-compact Mazda2 platBenz. Porsche, Toyota/Lexus, Volk- 350 AWD and Mercedes-AMG C form. swagen and Volvo.

63 S. The Japanese automaker no Those competitors for the 2016 Prestige-Performance (over longer brings the Mazda2 into Canadian Car of the Year and 2016 $75K): Cadillac CTS-V, Lexus RC Canada, but the CX-3 should more Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year F F, Mercedes-AMG GT S and than make up for any lost sales if included: Porsche Cayman GT4. early indications prove correct.

Small Car: The Honda Civic SUV-CUV (under $35K): Fiat This is a segment that is growing Sedan, Scion iM AT, smart fortwo, 500X, Honda HR-V, Jeep Reneby leaps and bounds with entries Toyota Yaris Sedan and Volkswagen gade, Mazda CX-3 and Mitsubishi like the Honda HR-V, Mitsubishi Jetta 1.4TSI. Outlander 2.4.

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If you take the month of SepSports-Performance (under Cell Electric, Kia Sorento and Lexus Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. tember as an example, the CX-3 $50K): Chevrolet Camaro LT V6, NX 200t F SPORT. sits third in the segment with sales Hyundai Veloster Turbo Rally, SUV-CUV (over $60K): Lincoln Mazda MX-5, MINI John Cooper MKX, Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d GMC Canyon Diesel and Toyota of 916 units, trailing only the HR-V (1,076) and the Trax (986).

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That creation was Mosport, now totally refurbished and officially known as the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, but forever Mosport to its fans and patrons.

During the last week of October, it was the site of the 2016 Canadian Car of the Year (CCOTY) program, a “TestFest” organized by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) to determine the best of automotive advancements for the 2016 model year.

If I was remaking the original movie, my version would probably be called “Track of Dreams” and instead of baseball players emerging from the corn, it would follow a team of automotive journalists, clad in varying uniforms of racing shoes and swagwear hats and jackets labelled with mis-matched logos of automotive manufacturers and tire companies as they emerged to face a bewildering field of new metal and machines.

More than 80 journalists from across Canada were on hand to test 122 vehicles representing the newest additions for the 2016 model year. Admittedly, not every manufacturer was up to going head-tohead for the competition this year.

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Buyers favouring small crossovers like CX-3 Continued from W1 GT AWD, which listed for $32,390 with options and $1,895 for freight and PDI. Starting price for that model is $28,995, however ours had the $1,500 technology package, which includes blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, high beam control and Sirius XM satellite radio.

As a longtime Mazda owner and currently with a slightly larger 2013 CX-5 GS in the driveway, I was especially anxious to get behind the wheel of this smaller, new model to see how it compared.

So when we had the opportunity to take a CX-3 for a weekend getaway over the border to Detroit and Frankenmuth, Mich. I jumped at the chance.

similar in size and utility? It’s because of the fickle nature of consumers who are quickly gravitating away from sedans, hatchbacks and particularly wagons to crossovers and sport utes.

The CX-3 is an ideal vehicle for young families or couples. Its size makes it small enough to manoeuvre through clogged city streets and urban parking lots, yet with enough cargo space to satisfy most appetites.

Despite its small overall length, cargo space behind the 60:40 split/fold rear seat is 402 litres. With the seat folded, it is 1,484 litres.

As we discovered on our weekend getaway, with the rear seats folded, cargo room is quite generous for a sub-compact. With the seats upright, space is at a premium with room for just a few grocery bags.

Being a sub-compact, legroom was just adequate for this six-footer. However, the seat was comfortable with just the right adjustability, while the steering column both tilts and telescopes.

The interior is nicely finished, particularly at the GT level with leather upholstery accented by dark red stitching and aluminum-look metallic accents.

This is a nicely outfitted trim level with standard features like 18-inch alloy wheels, power moonroof, seven-speaker Bose audio system, paddle shifters, LED headlights and foglamps with adaptive front lighting system and automatic headlight leveling.

The GT is one of three trim levels in Mazda’s CX-3 Canadian lineup, starting with the GX ($20,695-$22,695) the mid-trim GS ($22,695$26,195) and GT ($28,995-$30,495).

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In fact, one neighbour seeing the cars sideby-side in our driveway quipped, “I didn’t know your car had a baby brother!”

Not surprising because the CX-3 appears to be a shorter, lower version of the CX-5, a hit from the get-go from Mazda when it debuted in 2013.

But why the CX-3 when Mazda already has the hatchback Mazda3 Sport, which is

The CX-3 is the fifth vehicle using Mazda’s KODO — Soul of Motion design language.

CX-3, the same 2.0-litre Skyactiv inline fourcylinder powerplant as is found in the CX-5 GX model. This engine makes 146 hp and 146 lb/ft of torque and comes with a six-speed automatic transmission. The GX and GS offer a choice of front- or all-wheel drive (AWD) and the GT comes in AWD only.

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LEFT: From the rear, 2016 CX-3 GT, right, looks like a lower, shorter version of the compact CX-5 crossover. Shown here is a 2013 CX-5 GS. RIGHT: The CX-3 GT has a leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters. The tach sits in the middle of a threegauge package, front and centre for the driver.

for FWD. On our weekend road trip, the CX-3 was a treat to drive, as I expected from a Mazda.

The seats were comfy, even a three-hour-plus drive to Michigan, and the interior had a definite upscale look — perhaps more than one would expect in this segment.

Wind and road noise in the cabin is kept to a minimum with good use of insulation There is a seven-inch display screen at the top of the centre stack for audio and navigation, while other information is displayed on gauges directly in front of the driver. There is also a handy heads-up display at the base of the windshield, directly in front of the driver.

Outside, the styling is bold with powerful lines, a short rear overhang and a solid, planted look on the pavement. The face is also bold, centred around the grille that extends through the chromed signature wings into the headlamps.

Power is adequate for any driving situation and the ride and handling are first rate.

It’s not often you yearn to take a CUV on winding country roads, but the CX-3 might be an exception.

All in all, the CX-3 has a lot to offer. Good looks, decent performance and an upscale interior, particularly in GT trim.

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Volvo S60 gets a lift in Cross Country edition Neil Moore

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Not quite a crossover, and a little more than a sedan, the Volvo S60 Cross Country offers a 65 mm (2.5 in) increase in ride height, with the same AWD underpinnings.

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For as long as I recall, Volvo has been the builder of safe, sensible and solid vehicles.

Solid like a brick – which was arguably the inspiration for decades of Volvos that were about as sleek as the box they came in.

Indeed, the right angle pretty much defined company styling until Y2K, after which this Swedish automaker found its mojo along with a curve or two, making the current lineup so much more appealing.

In particular the S60 sedan, which has been around for 15 years, and has improved with each generation and exterior tweak.

Turbocharged four-cylinder FWD models start at $38,400, with AWD and five- and six-cylinder powertrains upping power and price.

Topping out with the S60 Polestar.

Last fall I raved about this high-performance variant with custom sport-tuned suspension and turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder that’s good for 345 hp, 369 lb/ft of torque, and a zero to 100 km/h sprint in 4.9 seconds.

The latest flavour of S60, however, is a little less spicy than the limited-edition road burner.

The Cross Country gets a lift instead of more muscle, with the key difference between it and its S60 siblings being a 65 mm (2.5 in) increase in ride height, although working with the same AWD underpinnings.

This may not seem groundbreaking, as their V60 wagon already gets a Cross Country version, and all-wheel-drive sedans are nothing new.

But ‘crossover sedans’ are a road less travelled, and yet another blurring of the lines between segments.

Perhaps the closest rival would be the BMW X4, which is still more crossover than car.

The Cross Country slots nicely between the S60 sedan and XC60 CUV. At 201 mm (7.9 inches), you get nearly the ground clearance of the latter – along with front and rear skid plates for added off-road security.

But this increase in stature doesn’t mess with the S60’s taut driving dynamics. CC’s corner carving is on par with its lowered sibling, as is its punchy performance with the 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder (250 hp and 266 lb/ft of torque at 1,800 rpm) taking it from rest to 100 clicks in only 6.6 seconds.

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Content includes power adjustable, heated front seats with memory for the driver; automatic climate control; seven-inch infotainment screen; rear parking assist with camera; navigation; Harman Kardon audio system; pushbutton start; power sunroof and more.

Standard-equipped power folding headrests may seem gimmicky, but with many of today’s vehicles having poor rear visibility, flopping forward these big chunks of foam makes a difference.

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TOP: Wide shoulders, integrated dual exhausts and a steeply raked window give the S60 Cross Country an athletic look from the rear. BOTTOM LEFT: 60/40 split folding rear seats can accommodate up to three passengers. BOTTOM RIGHT: Heated leather front seats are well bolstered and really grab you in the corners.

RIDE OF THE WEEK McAlpine Ford Lincoln 15815 Yonge St., Aurora tony@mcAlpineford.com To view more photos and specs, visit mcalpineford.com

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By Chris Traber If you’re the discerning type who demands brawn and brains along with substance and style in your vehicle, McAlpine Ford Lincoln in Aurora has a spotless 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum for your consideration.

From its classy tuxedo black metallic exterior to the spacious matching interior, this gently used F-150 is bred for both tough hauls and elegant nights out.

With its crew cab body style, 3.5L eco-boost V6 power plant, 6-speed automatic transmission, 7,100lbs of towing ability, four-wheel drive, 10.2” ground clearance, five passenger capacity and 1,600lbs of payload capability, the F-150 meets and exceeds the highest standards in a professional

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On the job or on the town, this F-150 keeps you and your precious cargo safe and secure with occupant sensing dual front / side impact and overhead airbags, 4-wheel ABS disc brakes, full security system with panic alarm and adjustable head restraints. Traction control, electronic stability and speed-sensing power steering in concert with front wheel independent suspension and an athletic stance on alloy wheels and allterrain tires provides pleasurable and secure allseason journeys.

Comfort and conveniences are engineered at every turn. Driver and passenger lumbar supports make for smooth trips. With an eight-inch digital screen embedded between the speedometer and tach, the F-150 offers the most advanced and easiest

to read instrumentation. Steering wheel mounted controls allow you to safely and easily manage the radio data system, Bluetooth connectivity, MP3 decoder, AM-FM radio, LCD monitor and CD player. The technology package here is the most fully realized and the best available say Car and Driver reviews.

Peace of mind is standard with every McAlpine vehicle. The F-150 is covered by a 3-year 60,000km comprehensive and 5-year 100,000km power-train warranty. You can option 0% financing up to 72 months and there’s a $1,000 after tax rebate for Costco members.

This exceptional F-150 Platinum with a mere 14,735kms can be yours for $64,888 plus tax and licensing.

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Even full-sized passengers have decent head and leg room in back, and if you opt for the $1,350 Climate package, they’ll have heated seats as well. Heated steering wheel and windshield are also included.

Seating, overall, is double stitched and upholstered in leather, with large bolsters in front to really grab you in the corners.

The interior is lined with loads of softtouch surfaces, with aluminum inserts and trim to break up a surplus of gray. I’d choose the two-toned “beechwood” leather instead, which was stunning in the V60 Cross Country tested earlier.

One Volvo feature I still like is the floating centre stack. Angled towards the driver, it makes the layout of knobs and buttons easier to access.

Some have argued there are too many of these on the touchpad, but I’ve always preferred direct inputs for commonly used features rather than finding my way through layers of menus and submenus.

Still, if you like the digital experience, you’ll not be shortchanged via the infotainment display, which isn’t a touchscreen. Archaic, you might say, but the multifunction scroll knob works just fine, and the display itself would be a long reach for most drivers.

My early fall week with the S60 Cross Country had me wondering how well it would handle heavy snow. My guess is the added ride height would make it a star in the S60 lineup – at least in our market.

Or perhaps the V60 Cross Country wagon, which provides all of the above with significantly more cargo room.

Either way, Volvo offers something beyond the mainstream – once again thinking outside of the box.

SPECS AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Mid-size sports sedan DRIVE METHOD: Front-engine, all-wheeldrive, six-speed automatic with sequential shift ENGINE: 2.5-litre inline DOHC fivecylinder with turbo (250 hp and 266 lb/ft of torque) FUEL ECONOMY: 11.8/8.6/10.4 L/100km (city/hwy/comb) CARGO CAPACITY: 339 litres The S60 Cross Country features plenty of soft-touch surfaces and aluminum accents throughout. The floating centre stack, angled towards the driver, includes a multitude of buttons to control many often-used functions.

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98.68 Weekly

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