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York CAS has ‘critical’ shortage of foster families BY LISA QUEEN

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o the four dozen young boys cared for in their elegant and welcoming Aurora foster home for the past 14 years, they are Miss Maple and Mr. Fred. Removed from their homes by York Region’s Children’s Aid Society because of abuse, neglect, conflict or financial hardship, they have found a safe haven, often for years, in the loving home of Maple Porter-Balaz and her husband Fred Balaz. Both immigrants, Porter-Balaz and Balaz wanted to give back to Canada. “What better way to do so than fostering. Taking children in your home, looking after them, showing them a different way of life, loving them, caring for them, I just thought that would be just wonderful,” said PorterBalaz, adding she and her husband chose to take in boys, usually between the ages of five and 12. “Sometimes, kids are coming from very, very difficult situations and they come into your home and some of them may act up or whatever but after a little while, they settle down because they can see that you care about them. There is love everywhere and you look after them the best way you can and they also become part of the family. They come into care and you want to give them a better life and the kids appreciate it, they really do.” Balaz said being a foster parent is one of

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the fulfilling things he’s done in his life. York’s CAS has a serious shortage of foster parents. “I would certainly call it critical. We have just over 300 children in care and a third of those children in care are living outside the region because we don’t have homes in the region,” said supervisor of residential development, Karen Wright. “I think the other piece in terms of our crisis is we are at capacity, such that if we had a call today where a sibling group had to be placed, we can’t keep them together. We’re splitting them up...We have no infant homes in York Region and no teen homes.” York has 111 foster homes, down from about 130 homes 10 years ago, despite the ballooning population. “Also, I think for us, what we feel is, we almost have this generation of foster parents who are aging out and are beginning to plan their own retirement from fostering,” Wright said. While some children placed outside the region land in foster homes in the Greater

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Maple Porter-Balaz of Aurora, with husband Fred Balaz, have been caring for foster children for 14 years. York Region Children’s Aid Society has a critical shortage of foster families.

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TRANSIT

Newmarket council taking steps toward Mulock GO train station the town will determine the best ways to link nearby pedestrian and cyclist routes to the new station and engage York Region Transit to find the best ways to expand bus service in the area. In June, the Metrolinx board of directors included the Mulock station as part of its GO regional express rail 10-year program. It is one of five new stations recommended for approval along the Barrie rail corridor — Spadina, Bloor-Davenport, Kirby and Innisfil also made the cut. 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 from zero to nearly 29 on weekends. The program is part of the province’s $13.5-billion plan for extensive rail improvements throughout the GO network, which was announced last year. The plan includes train electrification, addi-

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Newmarket wants to work with Metrolinx to help ensure that a new GO Transit train station is built near Mulock Drive.

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t’s hardly a surprise, but Newmarket is ready to cooperate with Metrolinx to ensure a GO Transit station is built near Mulock Drive. Council passed a recommendation formally advising the transit agency of the town’s support for the station and its willingness to plan for growth around the proposed site. As part of the resolution, the town will ask the Ministry of Transportation and Metrolinx to fully fund construction of the station. “It should be noted that this resolution is the first step in the planning process for the future station and provides support in principal,” said town senior planner Adrian Cammaert, in a report discussed during an Oct. 18 committee of the whole meeting. “Staff agree that the current land uses and densities in the station area would require a re-examination.” As part of the planning process,

tional tracks, bridge reconstruction, grade separation and other improvements, many of which are aimed at speeding up travel times. Through this program, ridership is expected to increase by about 140 per cent over the next 15 years. About 54 million riders boarded GO trains in 2014. Nearly 4,500 new weekly trips will be added to the GO train network during that time —about 1,500 are made now. Metrolinx will host a working group, which includes representatives from the town, region and other community agencies, at the end of October. The group will be tasked with addressing technical aspects of the station design. Metrolinx will also host a public open house in Newmarket in November. “The feedback I’m getting is that Metrolinx is moving forward fairly quickly on this,” Regional Councillor John Taylor said. “This is not something that will be considered over five years.”

SOCIAL ISSUES

We are not a Halloween costume: First Nations HEIDI RIEDNER

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The time has come to stop dressing up as an “Indian” for Halloween, according to First Nations people, who say they are not a costume. On the heels of the recent debate over whether the Cleveland Indians name and Chief Wahoo mascot is racist or merely anachronistic, First Nations people added the hashtag #not a costume to the #not your mascot hashtag generated after long-time Toronto Blue Jays’ broadcaster Jerry Howarth explained why he has refused to use First Nations nicknames since the 1992 World Series, when Toronto defeated Atlanta. While civil liberties groups raise the issue of censorship and the fine line of juggling cultural sensitivity with freedom of expression, First Nations advocates say cos-

First Nations people are using the hashtag #notacostume to protest Halloween costumes they say perpetuate harmful stereotypes. tumes like “Reservation Royalty” for adults or the sanitized Disney version of Pocahontas as princess for children perpetuate harmful stereotypes and stigmas regardless if they are chosen with good intentions or not. You may think your $49.99

“costume” pays homage or shows respect, but Lakehead’s Chair of Truth and Reconciliation and former Chippewas of Georgina Island resident Cynthia WesleyEsquimaux says the exact opposite is true. “It is a matter of respect, wheth-

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er it is an Indian, Gypsy or Spanish ‘princess’ costume. If someone wants to come to a Pow Wow, dressed in a beautiful shawl, no one is going to say you can’t or you are not welcome to share in our culture. But on Halloween, it is mostly done for humour and parody, and

that lacks respect, is offensive and does not acknowledge this country’s history in the larger context of truth and reconciliation.” They are symbols, ultimately, of the oppression and violence that occurred on this land to make indigenous people go away, says Suzanne Smoke of Biindigen Healing and Arts. A member of the Alderville First Nation and an advocate for missing and murdered Aboriginal women, Smoke says Canadians have been trained and taught to ignore and devalue the worth of indigenous peoples and women are doubly oppressed. “With the Truth and Reconciliation commission and the MMIW report, I think it is time Canadians re-evaluate their treatment of First

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Town adopts new economic development strategy A new economic development strategy is pushing an old election promise in Newmarket -broadband Internet. Council adopted the strategy, a collaborative effort between Newmarket council, staff and the economic development advisory committee, during a meeting earlier this month. It is viewed as a document that will help guide town initiatives over the next three to five years. One of the main pillars of the document is the creation of “affordable, ultra-high-speed broadband”, a campaign plank of Mayor Tony Van Bynen in the 2014 municipal election. “Council support for the new strategy, which is aligned with several of our key priorities, was unanimous,” he said. “The strategy is comprehensive and future-focused and was created with the growth and success of our community in mind.” The strategy also calls on the town to become a Canada-wide leader in “suburban urbanization” in the Yonge Street and Davis Drive corridors, through a targeted marketing strategy that promotes intensification and the creation of incentives to accelerate development timelines. Newmarket should also help fund community-based innovation and business incubation efforts at facilities such as CreateITNow and NewmakeIT. There’s also a large marketing and promotional component, which aims to publicize local success stories and showcase the town as a place for investment. “This new document reflects NEDAC’s current perspective on Newmarket’s economic future in light of changing economic circumstances and emerging new trends and priorities,” the document reads. “Reflecting Newmarket’s designation as an Urban Growth Centre under the province’s Places to Grow strategy, the town has adopted a carefully crafted planning framework to encourage residential and employment intensification on our YongeDavis corridors, all while protecting our existing neighbourhoods and outstanding quality of life.” The strategy comes at a necessary time for the municipality. Town staff recently released a report suggesting market conditions are quickly aligning to support the development of “vertical residential” such as condos and apartment buildings. In 2015, the town was also criticized for generating only a few hundred of the 77,000 new jobs created in the region from 2009 to 2014. The town lost hundreds of jobs during that time, when solar panel production company Flextronics moved to Mexico and York Regional Police relocated its headquarters to Aurora. “This strategy is intended to provide a roadmap to support and guide NEDAC while serving as a supporting document to advance council’s identified themes and strategic priorities related to economic growth,” said town economic development officer Chris Kallio. The town adopted its first economic strategy in 2010. On a related note, council has also endorsed a plan to recruit and hire a full-time business development officer for the municipality. Funding for the position has already been allocated through the town’s operating budget, but the economic development reserve account has a balance of nearly $434,400, an amount that could easily cover the cost if necessary. “With the growing role economic development will play in advancing the municipality’s financial future, the recommendation ... speaks to the opportunity to add a BDO without any new budget impact,” Kallio said. The officer would be responsible for business retention and expansion initiatives and developing financial incentive programs, among other initiatives, he said. For more information, visit newmarket.ca

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‘Poverty is here. It’s right around the corner from you’ Hundreds of thousands of Canadian children are growing up in poverty. In Ontario, more than 370,000 children (or 13.8 per cent) lived in a low-income household in 2013, only slightly better than the national average of 14.3 per cent. Studies suggest poverty limits a child’s future. It often means food insecurity, an inability to fully participate at school, a lack of positive activities and difficulty accessing services such as eye and dental care, event post-secondary education. According to UNICEF, the child poverty rate for industrial countries ranges from five per cent in Iceland to 25 per cent in Romania. Canada sits in the middle. In 1989, the federal government vowed to eradicate child poverty by the year 2000, yet little progress has been made. Many — too many — kids in Ontario are growing up poor. Why? How do we fix it?

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Angela grew up poor and was determined to make a better life for herself. She owned a construction business with her husband, but in 2009, after he beat her during a night of drinking, she left with her three children. Angela, who agreed to speak to us anonymously, said she never expected to wind up with “three kids on the street, basically looking for the kindness of strangers to help me out.” The local women’s shelter would not admit boys older than 12 and Angela’s oldest was 15. That night in the emergency room, a nurse offered her a basement apartment. Since then, Angela and her three children, who live in Owen Sound, have come face-to-face with poverty and learned first-hand how it undermines opportunities to rebuild.

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In addition to lacking money for a car, telephone or food, Angela worries about her children’s mental and physical health. Stress, anger, anxiety and a sense of isolation, coupled with the poor-quality, processed, high-carbohydrate diet provided by food banks have led to asthma, stomach problems and poor immunity. “I couldn’t figure out why they were sick all the time,” she said, adding she would be called away from work frequently to tend to ill children, which made it hard to hold down a job. Angela’s three children struggled with school and missed out on school trips and extracurricular activities because even $5 for pizza day was out of reach. Housing was also a problem and the family has moved frequently. In one instance, Angela asked her landlord if he could supply her with a letter of residence so that she could apply for social assistance - instead he gave her an eviction notice because he didn’t want “that type of people living there.” Poverty in general and child poverty in particular is higher in many 905 communities than the provincial average, according to a report from Social Planning Toronto, the Alliance for a Poverty-Free Toronto and its sister alliances. While 14 per cent of Ontarians live in poverty, that number rises to 18 per cent when only children under the age of 18 are considered,

Growing Up Poor: Child Poverty in Ontario is a Metroland Media Special Investigative Series, by reporters Jonathan Zettel, Reka Szekely, Todd Vandonik and Melinda Cheevers, that spotlights child poverty and to looks behind it to reveal problems and identify solutions the 2012 report said. Although York had the fifth highest family income in Canada, 12.7 per cent of residents and 14.8 per cent of residents under 18 live in poverty. The numbers vary by community. In the neighbourhoods that are part of the federal riding of Markham-Unionville, for example, 17.2 per cent of the total population and 22.5 per cent of children and youth live below the poverty line. In York-Simcoe to the north, 8.3 per cent of residents live in poverty Despite having some of the wealthiest residents in Ontario, York has a growing number of lowincome residents, a regional report found. The report also found: • Most low-income families are couples with children under the age of 18. However, single parents face the highest risk of becoming low income. • Most low-income families work for a living and are homeowners. • Many low-income families and individuals are at risk of homelessness. • 112,165 residents, or 12.7 per cent of York Region residents, live in low-income households • Children under 15 account for 23 per cent or 25,975 of lowincome residents. Youth aged 15 to 24 make up another 16 per cent. Lesley Mansfield, executive director of the Halton Learning Foundation, works with the Halton Board of Education, which has 60,000 students in 102 schools, 10 per cent of whom are at or below the poverty line. While Halton is among the more affluent regions in Ontario, Mansfield said poverty exists although, on many levels, remains hidden. “Poverty is here. It’s right around the corner from you. We have kids who share a pair of shoes with their parents. We have kids who

the father is not around and the mother has some mental issues of her own and then you have two kids, basically taking care of themselves and coming to school with a can of Coke for lunch,” she said. About 200 kilometres north of Halton in the rural town of Hanover, Bev Gateman works out of what used to be a supply closet at the local high school. She and an army of volunteer are responsible for feeding 12,000 students a day through 73 school breakfast programs under the provincial banner, Ontario Student Nutrition Program. The program offers nutritional meals developed to fit the needs of individual schools and receives about 14 cents per student, per day in government funding. Over the years, Gateman said the stigma of poverty has slowly lessened.

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When she first started in the late 1990s, some schools wouldn’t let her in because they claimed they did not have children coming to school hungry. Likewise, some parents would not let their children into the breakfast programs. The key, she said, was to focus on nutrition not hunger. “We are bringing nutrition into the schools and what kid doesn’t need more nutrition,” she said, adding the meals include at least three of the four food groups, including whole grains, dairy, fresh fruit and vegetables. These programs, Gateman said, have a direct impact on students’ ability to learn. “If I’m thinking about the last thing I had to eat was last night and you are talking about literacy or about my homework, I am not paying attention. All I am thinking about is my stomach,” she said.

Where to go for support There are a number of York Region agencies offering services for families, children and youth in need, including: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of York, 905726-2149, www.bbbsy.ca Blue Door Shelters, 905-898-1015, www. bluedoorshelters.ca Canadian Mental Health Association York Region Branch, 905-841-3977, www. cmha-yr.on.ca Family Services York Region, 905-8952371, www.fsyr.ca Jericho Youth Services (Georgina), 905722-5540. www.jerichoyouthservices.org 360˚Kids, 905-475-6694, www.360kids. ca The York Centre for Children, Youth and Families, 905-887-5896, www.theyorkcentre.ca York Region Food Network, 905-841-3101, www.yrfn.ca

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Nation peoples and teach their children the true value of human life, respect, inclusion and tolerance for the sovereign peoples whose land they now reside upon.” To adults, it may just be a funny or sexy costume for one night or, for a child, dressing up like a hero, such as a firefighter, police officer or cartoon character, but it is other people’s lives you are wearing. Dressing up as a “Native” is cultural appropriation; misuses the traditional dress, regalia and spiritual practices of an oppressed group; is hurtful to indigenous peoples; and harmful to larger issues surrounding identity and inequality. Despite the cartoon version, the real Pocahontas was kidnapped, raped and ‘married’ to her 50-year-old captor at the age of 11 before her death at the age of 21. “I think if parents knew the real story, they would not support the costume and basically the subjugation of, and sexual violence against, women that it ultimately represents,” Wesley-Esquimaux says. In addition, the fetishizing and eroticizing of First Nations women is a slap in the face to the fact that one out of three will experience rape in their lifetime. “Our women are sacred and to be devalued for 500 years has led to the over 4,520 missing, murdered and taken indigenous women in this country,” Smoke says.

It is totally inappropriate for people to still be dressing up as ‘Natives’ for Halloween, Smoke says. Wesley-Esquimaux hopes people will think beyond their costumes and reflect on the messages they may be sending and actively question and challenge social norms, including the costumes we deem acceptable. “It is about reconciliation, as well, and the mindless perpetuation of these stereotypes and they are stereotypes,” she says, adding, however, she honestly believes we can come together in a good way, acknowledging the truths of history and residential schools, the socioeconomic issues facing First Nations people today and the individual roles not only responsible for creating the divisions, but also for meaningful dialogue moving forward. Smoke says the costumes devalue a whole race of people and are simply wrong. “They do not honour us in any way, shape or form,” she says, adding if people really want to be “Indian” for a day, they should join the more than 7,000 First Nations people trying to protect the water on the Dakota Access Pipeline in the Dakotas or join the Anishinaabe grandmothers when they are protecting the water for all of our great-great-grandchildren. “Oppressors can say get over it, but when you devalue a whole race, then the vital, traditional ecological knowledge we carry becomes lost.”

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Toronto Area, others are sent to homes hundreds of kilometres away, meaning youngsters in an already troubling situation find themselves distanced from family, friends, school and activities, Wright said. The urgent shortage of foster parents is being felt by many Children’s Aid Societies, she said. CAS branches first rely on their own foster families to place children in need but when they are full, they turn to for-profit homes beyond their borders, Wright said. Porter-Balaz and Balaz, who have a grown daughter and two grandchildren, said they are thrilled to know they have made a difference in the lives of so many boys. Porter-Balaz recalled taking in a 16-yearold boy who hated school. After the couple convinced him of the importance of education, the teenager worked to get on the honour roll at high school before going on to graduate from college. “He brought his family back here to thank us for what we have done for him and he told us no one in his family has ever gone beyond Grade 10,” Porter-Balaz said. “I just thought that was an amazing thing, for him to come back and thank us. He was a lovely young man.” The couple also took in two young broth-

ers who came to Canada from Romania. They taught them to speak English before the boys returned to Romania. The youngest, now nine years old, still calls regularly and is teaching English to his classmates. “In this house, there is structure. You do not allow kids to do as they please, because they’re the children and you’re the adult and you’re looking after them so you teach them skills. “We are a family,” Porter-Balaz said. “We get fulfillment and joy and happiness. Because when we look back and see what we’ve done for these children, we can say our life is fulfilled, it’s full of happiness and joy.” Foster parents must be at least 18 years old, be interested in improving the lives of children and complete a police screening and home assessment. They can be married or single, have their own children or not and are welcomed from various cultural and faith backgrounds. Foster parents receive extensive training. They receive a daily allowance of about $35 to $60 for each child’s care as well as additional funding for clothing, transportation and recreation. The CAS needs foster parents both to provide ongoing care and short-term respite relief. For more information, visit yorkcas.org/fostercare.asp or call 1-800-718-3850, ext. 6132.

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uch needed, longdelayed legislation is making another appearance at Queen’s Park. Last week, Education Minister Mitzie Hunter announced she is reviving legislation that would automatically fire teachers convicted of sex abuse or child pornography offences. Now, one would be forgiven for assuming that would be the automatic result of a teacher committing those crimes. It is not. A few years ago, a Toronto Star investigative series revealed that the Ontario College of Teachers was not only making decisions on discipline in secret, but could elect not to revoke a teaching certificate. Some teachers guilty of sexual misconduct or abusive behaviour were simply being moved to other schools. Others kept their licence for years while waiting for a hearing, due to a huge backlog in cases. And some were able to confess to less serious offences and escape with a lesser penalty. The revelations sparked an investigation by retired Justice Patrick LeSage and his report led to legislation introduced in 2013. It was shelved due to the provincial election a year later. Last May it returned, but the legislature was prorogued, prompting another delay. Hunter is taking another swing at this and let’s hope this bill, the Protecting Students Act 2016, has finally jumped all of the hurdles in its path. “This legislation responds to the rare occurrence that may occur, and is making sure that we have a process that is decisive and moves quickly to take action on anything in a fair and transparent way,” Hunter said. To its credit, the college has acted to increase its transparency during the past few years. But it’s hard to imagine any parents opposing the mandated firing of teachers convicted of serious sex abuse or child porn offences. This is a long overdue step to help ensure that our students are in as safe a school environment as possible.

SOCIAL MEDIA On residents urged to support Hwy. 400, 404 link by Oct. 31. Kent Elliott People who travel from the west side of the lake to east end of Toronto know this route should’ve already been built. The question is why is not already done. Shannon Crane-Dickson So a toll road? Ya that’s awesome. Won’t really affect the traffic in our area because I’d assume most wouldn’t pay to use it. Too much population growth with severely outdated infrastructure everywhere you turn.

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Re: Local Muslim Family endures bigotry. I was appalled and saddened to read the article about Newmarket resident, Aicha Harrachou, the Muslim woman who was targeted by a stranger while shopping at the Upper Canada Mall. Ms. Harrachou was followed and while she was talking on her cell phone, an unknown woman kicked her shopping basket! When Ms.Harrachou asked the stranger why she did that the woman simply laughed at her despite Ms. Harrachou breaking down in tears. Why would anyone attack someone who was minding their own business? Canada is a multicultural country: that means we have different races, religions and cultures coexisting. To behave in such a despicable manner as this woman only demonstrates her ignorance about Canada. What makes her so superior that she can put down someone who may dress differently than her? To make our multicultural country work we each have a responsibility to do our part. This takes the form of respecting the rights of others. Wars, walls, and hateful acts won’t work. I hope Ms. Harrachou and her family know that not everyone thinks like this cowardly stranger at the mall. I for one don’t want to be painted by the same brush as this ignorant person. Diversity makes us stronger. As a proud Canadian of immigrant parents I will continue to treat immigrants with respect.

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Carol Brailey The application detailed in this article is quite worrying. Definitely could be a neighbourhood nightmare - would you want this in your backyard with 100 plus cars with added traffic flow to an already congested street with a public school? In addition, the potential impacts to the pond and visiting wildlife etc. This neighbourhood is not currently zoned for apartment complexes / large dwellings and the decision on this zoning case, could set precedent for other Newmarket neighbourhoods (perhaps yours!). Adam Werrell ‘NIMBY’ists of Newmarket unite. On Aurora set to approve retirement residence addition.

Re: Chicken Confidential: Breaking the law one egg at a time. I live in Mount Albert and would love to be able to have chickens! I like the approach taken in Newmarket with the pilot project — I would eagerly sign up if that was offered here. Having experience with chickens on small private farms, I think that hens are far less disruptive than most people realize. They also provide a healthy, affordable way for families to be closer to their food and benefit everyone. It sounds like Newmarket’s approach balances the possibility of allowing a reasonable number of hens and also respects neighbours. I hope to see the same development here in EG. Thanks for drawing attention Follow us at facebook.com/ yrmgnews

Cathy Haag What about the old Howard Johnson hotel on Yonge street? why isn’t that being used for something like this?

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Re: After abandoning priesthood, Newmarket’s Jacques Soucie became parole officer. I read with interest Lisa Queen’s story of Jacques Soucie. I grew up in the parish in Burlington where the Soucie’s lived and always admired their family. His father was a true gentleman, a real saint from what I saw. I do not know if it was Jacques or one of his brothers, but one of them came to my grade one class at Holy Rosary School just after he was ordained and told us about being a priest. He inspired me to want to be a good person like him and to be a good Catholic. He gave us all a prayer card and asked us to pray for him. I memorized the prayer and still say it to this day. Their family influenced greatly the choices I made on how I was going to live. They were a true example to me of living a Catholic lifestyle. I am sad though realizing that Jacques did not really like it.

Dianne Wood Newmarket

Well done on Old Town Hall Re: Newmarket’s Old Town Hall officially reopens. Just a note to congratulate all those involved in the renovation of the Old Town Hall! It took a while and cost a bit, but it was so worth it. It’s stunning and should now last another 100 years. A lovely space to hold many different kinds of events. Well thought out and beautifully decorated. Nice to live in a town where there’s so much to be proud of. Thanks for all the hard work. Nicely done everyone!

Mary-Anne Draffin Newmarket

Convicted impaired drivers should be named Re: FROM THE NEWSROOM: Impaired driving: Are we doing enough? In the old days, towns were small and everyone knew everything about everyone. That fear tends to keep people honest. The media has the power to make this a small town again. Do not report on charges — innocent until proven guilty. But every paper should have a column — perhaps right beside the deaths column — the following people were convicted. And if we have breathalyzer numbers then those too since they show the degree of

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Targeting specific people xenophobic Re: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Here’s hoping Canada gets leader like Trump. All immigrants to Canada including Muslims go through heavy screening, vetting, and criminal checks. Singling out a particular people by race, creed, or faith to bar entry to Canada is nothing less than discriminatory and xenophobic. The acts of terrorism we are witnessing are horrific and need to stop. Though largely unreported, it is important to note, that the main target of terrorist acts by ISIS and their sympathizers are Muslim. Muslims in large swaths of land in Iraq and Syria are being savagely butchered by ISIS and overrun from their lands. So, it makes no sense to consider ISIS and their adherents as Muslim. It’s questionable whether they are even human.

Ali Manji Thornhill

To ask for Trump as leader a ridiculous notion Re: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Here’s hoping Canada gets leader like Trump. I am surprised that you have published the letter from Dr. Edan Orvitz, that claims no racism against Muslims. We Jews came to Canada from concentration camps, without documents proving that we we not criminals. Muslims or anyone else should get, in times of desperation, the same considerations. A few bad apples in the U.S. does not make the lot. To ask for Donald Trump as a leader is ridiculous and has no bearing in our Canadian society. Dr. Orvitz is entitled to his opinion but your paper should be entitled to reject inflammatory letters, too.

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s governments begin jockeying to negotiate a new health accord, I find myself having a “back-to-thefuture” moment. After spending more than 25 years working in the Canadian health care system, it seems the more things change, the more they stay the same. Twelve years after the first health accord was inked, we continue to wrestle with many of the same challenges — an aging population, strapped resources and the ongoing dominance of hospitals over home and community care. Across Canada, demand for home care is growing. Despite recent investments, home care continues to represent a scant 5 per cent of total public health care spending. People who can afford it are purchasing home care to augment the services that are available through the public system. Those who can’t afford to pay are often left with unmet needs. In 2012, Stats Canada reported there was nearly 500,000 Canadians with a chronic health condition who did not receive the help they needed. These people tended to be from vulnerable groups – people with lower incomes, family caregivers and immigrants.

Unmet home care needs contribute to costly problems in other areas of the system — from persistent alternate level of care (ALC) challenges in hospitals to an overreliance on emergency departments and premature placement in long-term care. To close the significant gaps in care, we need to recalibrate the health system. So how do we go about doing it? Two key opportunities stand before us, and they must be coupled together. First, we need targeted funding to improve care for the most vulnerable, particularly people with long-term health needs, family caregivers, Indigenous people and those at the end of life. Addressing the unmet needs of these groups is not only the right thing to do, it’s an opportunity to tackle some of our toughest social problems and health inequities. In the area of palliative care, for example, an overwhelming number of Canadians want to die at home, yet nearly 70 per cent are still dying in hospital. Beyond the overreliance on family caregivers, there is a “hard cost” associated with dying at home. Canadian families frequently shoulder 25 per cent of the total cost of palliative care at home and not everyone can afford it. Which brings me to my second point: we need to dramatically amp up innovation in the home care space. Thanks to the wild growth of connected and mobile technology, we have a huge opportunity to bring care to people in new ways — whether it’s face-to-face, on-demand or aroundthe-clock. Yet technology alone is not enough to get us out of this rut. We need to innovate the entire design and delivery of health care, with a focus on strengthening the economy and society. The health accord is a great place to start. Perhaps in another 12 years, we won’t be talking about home care at all, but simply “care for people”. And that may be the most important shift of all. Shirlee Sharkey is the CEO of Saint Elizabeth, headquartered in Markham, a non-profit charitable social enterprise that has delivered 50 million home care visits in the past 10 years and led the development of community health since 1908. Twitter: @ShirleeSharkey

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York Regional Police arrested a suspect shortly after a bank robbery in Newmarket Friday afternoon. Police responded to the scene, in the area of Yonge Street and Bonshaw Avenue, at about 4:40 p.m. A suspect armed with a knife had approached a teller and demanded cash. The teller complied and the suspect fled on foot. Uniformed patrol officers arrested the suspect a short distance from the scene. No one was physically injured in the incident. Jason Soares, 42, of no fixed address, is charged with robbery and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The investigation is ongoing.

Warrant issued for suspect in Aurora credit card theft York Regional Police issued a warrant for a 32-year-old male in connection with theft and use of stolen credit cards. Charges have been laid against Shawn Reid and police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating him. Charges include two counts of theft under $5,000 from a motor vehicle, three counts of credit card theft, eight counts of credit card use and possession of property obtained by crime. Police began to investigate a report of three suspects entering an unlocked vehicle parked at a home in the Wellington Street East and Yonge Street area of Aurora between 3 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. Sept. 14. The suspects allegedly stole a wallet containing cash and several credit and debit cards. Police confirm the cards tap option were used in various locations a short time later. A video of the suspects entering another vehicle in the area, on the same night, was obtained and police are encouraging any additional victims to come forward. Two of the three suspects have been identified. Robert McLeod was arrested and charged while Reid, described as a white male with short brown hair and aged 25 to 30, is still at large. McLeod was scheduled to appear in court Oct. 25.

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Blood donor clinic WHEN: 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283, elaine.stpierre@blood.ca COST: Free What are you thankful for? Many hospital patients would be thankful for your blood donation this month, giving them the opportunity to spend more time with family. Book your appointment today. Thank you!

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Ones & Twos WHEN: 11 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas COST: Free Ages 18 - 30 months. Free. Drop-in. Interactive program that stimulates the imagination with literacy activities including books and songs for toddlers.

Mount Albert Knitting Guild WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Mount Albert Branch, East Gwillimbury Public Library, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas, 905-836-6492, halblas@ egpl.ca COST: Free Please register. Meet others who love to knit, chat, and learn new skills.

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Wanted - Adult male singers WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Harmony Hall, Sharon Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St. CONTACT: 289648-6300, info@uccchorus.com COST: Free Experience the joy of singing four-part a cappella harmony with friends, while supporting our communities through various events and performances.

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Pumpkin harvest party WHEN: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas COST: $2 Ages 4 - 7. Cost: $2. Register. Celebrate the season with books, games and more. Costumes welcome! Library study with Tutor.com WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas COST: Free Grades K-12. Free. Drop in. Want to get a head start on the year and get your homework done early? Come to a study session, where you can use Tutor.com and other Library technology to get your work done faster! At the Movies WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas, 905-836-6492, halblas@egpl.ca COST: Free Ages eight and older. Donation accepted. Register. Get in the Halloween spirit and join us for a spooktacular movie and enjoy some popcorn and juice. Note: the movie is rated PG and runs 90 minutes. P.A. Day Room Escape @ APL - Game 5 WHEN: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-727-9494 Ext.280 COST: $15 The situation is dire and time is running out. Do you have what it takes to solve the puzzles and find the clues needed to escape life-or-death circumstances? Take part in our room escape games to find out.Game 5: Pirate’s Treasure. For ages 11 to 14. Register. Author reading - Gail Anderson-Dargatz WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Sharon Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie St. CONTACT: 905-478-2407, info@ egpl.ca COST: $15 or $10 for Friend’s of the Library Gail Anderson- Dargatz will discuss her new novel The Spawning Grounds. She has been published worldwide in many languages and in more than 15 territories. Price includes refreshments and a book signing. Advance tickets available at the library. The Haunted Library WHEN: 7 p.m or 10 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave. CONTACT: Alex Karolyi, Alex@ shadowpaththeatre.ca, shadowpaththeatre.ca, COST: $25 Two times to choose from to brave The Haunted Library: 7 to 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. to midnight. Shadowpath Theatre brings to life local ghost stories and tales from Stephen King to Edgar Allan Poe and more. The Lesters and Vocal Jazz WHEN: 7:30 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Sharon Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St. CONTACT: Wendy Shaw,

Aurora’s Haunted Forest returns for another spooktacular instalment from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. The hair-raising event lets you explore trails, creepy cabins and the return of Casper’s Scare School bus. Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased in advance. 905-722-5449. shawpercussion.com/house-concertoct-28/, wendy@shawpercussion.com COST: $20 in advance, $25 at the door Musical accomplices for over fifteen years, The Lesters have been accused by some of living in the past. A common love of timeless songwriting and classic jazz has long kept this vocal trio exploring arrangements and playing for appreciative audiences whenever the opportunity strikes. Paying tribute to favourites such as the King Cole Trio, Ray Charles and Fats Waller. Confidential Musical Theatre Project WHEN: 7:30 to 10 p.m. WHERE: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 484 Water St. CONTACT: Dennis Cline, 905-472-9718, dennis.cline77@gmail.com COST: $25 A new, exciting concept for musical theatre is coming to Newmarket. It’s unique, fun and entertaining for the audience, plus it’s challenging and rewarding for the performers. A new ‘confidential’ musical will be presented every two to three months.

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Blood donor clinic WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon. WHERE: York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge St. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283, , elaine.stpierre@ blood.ca COST: Free What are you thankful for? Many hospital patients would be thankful for your blood donation this month, giving them the opportunity to spend more time with family. Book your appointment today. Thank you! First World War display WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S in Newmarket CONTACT: Beth Sinyard, curator, 905-953-5314, elmanmuseum@rogers.com COST: Free The Great War in Pictures and Objects, to commemorate the First World War Centenary. A wide range of pictures, uniforms and artifacts dating to 1914-18. Community Harvest Dinner WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Sharon Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St. CONTACT: Margaret Shropshire, 905 478 2231, sharonhope@rogers.com COST: $16 for adults & $6 for children (6-12). Family: $40.

Harvest dinner, continuous serve. Aurora’s Haunted Forest WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Sheppards Bush, Mary Street CONTACT: Shelley Ware, 905-726-4762, sware@ aurora.ca COST: $5 each Explore trails, creepy cabins and the return of Casper’s Scare School bus. Craft making and children’s games and activities at the AFLC and an Optimist charity barbecue on site for a nominal charge. Wrist bands are $5 each and must be bought in advance at AFLC, SARC or the Aurora Town Hall. Spooktacular Halloween Party WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S in Newmarket CONTACT: Beth Sinyard, 905-953-5314, elmanmuseum@rogers. com COST: $5.50 per child Children ages four to 10 are invited to come in costume for games, craft, costume parade and a Halloween story. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required.

Sunday, October 30

Partagez le français - Aurora (free) WHEN: 3 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Country Style - BistroDeli, 14980 Yonge St. CONTACT: partagez.york@ yahoo.ca, bit.ly/partagez_conversation COST: Free Group welcomes adults (francophones to beginners) looking to put their French conversation skills into action. The meetings are unstructured and depend on the initiative of the participants.Francophones and stronger speakers are encouraged to share their language skills with less-strong speakers. Those needing a helping hand are encouraged to actively seek it.

Monday, October 31

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

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Free Art Journalling Group WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Riverwalk Wellness Centres, 15213 Yonge St. Suite 15 (second floor) CONTACT: Michelle Scott, 647 607 5153, art@edoyr. com COST: Free This group will empower participants to use art activities as a way of addressing issues surrounding body image and disordered eating. Artistic activities can not only function as positive coping strategies in and of themselves, but they can also be used to directly address and challenge negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviours associated with body image issues and disordered eating. Registration is required.

Wednesday, November 2

Shout Sister York Afternoon Choir WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Victory Baptist Church, 18408 Yonge St. CONTACT: www.shoutsisterchoir.ca, shannon@shoutsisterchoir.ca COST: dues Shout Sister is an all-inclusive women’s choir started by Georgette Fry in Kingston in 2002. Since then it’s grown to 24 chapters in Ontario. We sing a variety of music. Pop, Motown, blues and a little bit of country. We learn from recorded tracks so we require no reading of music. Our method is fresh and fun. We’re a warm and welcoming community. Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: St. Andrew’s College, 15800 Yonge St. CONTACT: Nancy Black, 647-632-6911, aurorashof.ca/induction-night/, project.manager@ aurorashof.ca COST: $90 Join us as we welcome the 2016 slate into the hall over a lavish and entertaining dinner. James Duthie, TSN personality, will return as master of ceremonies. GranAurora Author Event WHEN: 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street CONTACT: Nel Marshall, 289-319-0230, , knitsaweebit2@gmail.com COST: $20 GranAurora is pleased to present Dr. Carolyn Harris, royal historian, author and university professor. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and peruse our craft sale. Author event begins at 7:30 p.m. Contact Sharon Willan at 905773-2823. All proceeds go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, Stephen Lewis Foundation. Toastmasters The Court of Blarney Newmarket WHEN: 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave. CONTACT: Jim Chapman, 905-918-0282, http://5591.toastmastersclubs.org/, j.k.chapman@rogers.com COST: Guests may visit free Toastmasters can help you increase your confidence in leadership and public speaking abilities in a safe club atmosphere. Join us as a guest and find out what Toastmasters is all about. We meet on the first and third Wednesday each month at the Newmarket Public Library at 7:15pm.

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Shadowpath will cast a few ghouls into the Newmarket Public Library next week. The theatre group will host The Haunted Library at the Park Avenue facility Oct. 28. Attendees are encouraged to ‘wear what they dare’ and enter the library to experience ghost stories performed by local actors. Newmarket area tales, as well as stories from Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe and Shirley Jackson, will be performed. “It’s an opportunity to showcase ghost stories and local haunts from Newmarket

and beyond,” said Shadowpath artistic director Alex Karolyi. There are two shows planned - 7 to 9 p.m. and 10 to midnight. Each will include a trip from the library to an undisclosed location for a final ghost story. Snacks and beverages will be available for an additional charge. Admission is $25 but space is limited to 50 people per tour. Only people 19 and older are invited to attend. The library is at 438 Park. For more information, visit thehauntedlibrary.eventbrite.com

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Ontario’s craft beer craze has seen microbreweries popping up all over the province, including York Region.

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Pick of the Week:The Confidential Musical Something unique is coming to York Region on Oct. 28. The Confidential Musical Theatre Project will make its debut at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and will feature a cast of 17 performers and one musical director. The catch? The full length, two-anda-half-hour musical will be performed without having been previously rehearsed. One hour before show time, the chosen cast will meet for the first time before going

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ing at any time throughout the show, no matter what. Audiences are invited to indulge in the exciting musical, which will portray genuine acting, singing and even dance performances. The show runs 7 to 10:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. confidentialproject.com. — Brea Bartholet Pick of the Week features York Region and area entertainment, cultural and community events. Send your ideas to newsroom@yrmg.com.

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or two years, the female patient suffered from irregular menstrual cycles. Doctors were about to explore assisted fertility options when she became pregnant on her own. In another case, fertility specialists were stumped as to why another female patient could not conceive - until a recording of rain shower sounds was enough to get her in the mood and get the job done naturally. Those treated by Dr. Gabriela Mastromonaco aren’t your typical patients seeking reproductive assistance. They are housed in Scarborough’s Toronto Zoo, specifically selected for artificial insemination in hopes of producing offspring to keep the numbers of their species up and, if possible, releasing these animals back into their natural habitats.

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According to the Toronto Zoo, it’s the only Canadian zoo with a reproductive physiologist on staff. Located within the Animal Health Centre, the reproductive physiology unit is made up of two laboratories, the endocrinology lab and gamete biology lab, where staff, students and visiting scientists work together to investigate fundamental problems related to reproduction in non-domestic species. The goal is to assist with the care and management of captive and free-ranging populations in an effort to maintain reproductive health and ensure the preservation of genetic diversity. Mastromonaco, curator of the Meadowvale Road and Old Finch Avenue zoo’s reproductive programs and research, said it’s always preferred for animals to breed on their own, but for a number of reasons - some known, some not - that might be easier said than done. There could be behavioural or medical issues at play, or lack of

a male paramour, in which case semen would have to be flown in. Very much similar to fertility testing humans go through, animal hormones are tested in a lab to look for abnormalities, cycles are monitored, and semen is collected to freeze for insemination, Mastromonaco said, adding she works with more than 50 species a year. And like humans, animals can go on birth control pills - the same women would use - if the zoo isn’t trying to breed a particular species, she said, adding the gorillas are currently on contraception. The Toronto Zoo’s reproductive program, which began in 1988 (prior to this all breeding was done naturally), lends its support to other zoos, primarily within Canada, Mastromonaco said. And though she’s been at the program’s helm for a decade, she still has a lot to learn about the reproductive health of the animals treated. The zoo’s animals typically try to conceive on their own for two to

tive program currently housed in two rooms inside a 40-year-old building will move into a state-ofthe-art facility, which will allow Mastromonaco and her staff more research equipment and space to house and transfer animals more easily, she said, adding the old site will be used as a curatorial lab. Bison insemination is the next “big project” for Mastromonaco, adding the zoo has kept 35-yearold bison sperm frozen in the lab. “As long as the samples are frozen, we can bring them back,” she said. “We can breed across time and space.” The cost of artificially inseminating an animal is $500 to $600 a try, with in-vitro fertilization running $3,000 to $4,000 a pop. But, with certain species dangerously close to extinction, such as the Grevy’s zebra, “you can’t put a price” on reproduction, she said. To view a video of the giant panda cubs, visit www.yorkregion.com/news-story/6915288on-the-baby-brigade-at-the-toronto-zoo

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Group protests OSPCA euthanization order for 21 dogs Action comes as response to what protesters consider unfair treatment of dogs under breed specific legislation By Ali Raza

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The cold temperatures and bitter wind didn’t stop a BSL Awareness group from protesting in front of the head office of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) on the border of Newmarket and Whitchurch-Stouffville Saturday. Their action was a response to what the group considers unfair treatment of dogs under breed specific legislation (BSL), specifically the OSPCA euthanization order for 21 dogs seized in Chatham-Kent last year from an alleged dog-fighting ring.

‘We need better laws in Ontario... BSL does nothing for public safety, all dogs bite; we need to start aiming for better education and responsible ownership.’

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Protester, Andrea Cox, left, meets Suzi Martyn, who stopped by the OSPCA’s headquarters on Woodbine Avenue in Newmarket with her Pitbull, Stella, to sign a petition in support of saving the 21 pitbull dogs seized in Chatham-Kent more than a year ago. The OSPCA has petitioned the court to euthanize the majority of the dogs.

The protestors strongly believe there are other options available for the dogs of various pit bull breeds. In a press release issued Feb. 17, the OSPCA stated that “euthanasia of any animal is always a last resort. It is a decision made after consultation with experts and after all options for the health and safety of the public and of the animals have been exhausted.” But the protest organizer, who prefers to be known by her BSL Awareness pseudonym

“Zelda”, says the OSPCA has not considered the same options her group has. “They can either go to Animal Justice in the US or Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary in King City,” Zelda said. “We’re asking for a third party assessment of the dogs, we know that maybe not all of them might be able to go through rehab, but there are other options we’re looking at rather than euthanizing the dogs.” Animal Justice is an advocacy group in the United States that fights for the legal rights of animals. But a closer option right here in York Region is Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary who, after opening just under two years ago, has already found homes for 700 dogs, says media director Clare Forndran. “We’re here today because we’ve been fighting for over a year now to take in the 21 dogs,” Forndran said. “We can take them in, rehabilitate them and eventually find them loving homes.” “It’s quite a shame that due to delays in the court system, the dogs have been in limbo for over a year when we were willing to take them in,” she added. A court date of Nov. 3 is set in Chatham, Ont. to determine the fate of the dogs. The BSL Awareness group intends to protest outside the court on that day. Ultimately, the group wants to end BSL. “We need better laws in Ontario,” Zelda said. “BSL does nothing for public safety, all dogs bite; we need to start aiming for better education and responsible ownership.”

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A protest was held Oct. 22 at the OSPCA’s headquarters on Woodbine Avenue in Newmarket in support of the pitbull dogs seized in Chatham-Kent more than a year ago. The OSPCA has petitioned the court to euthanize the majority of these dogs.

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Central York Fire Services Fire Chief Ian Laing, Aurora Mayor Geoff Dawe, Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen and chief fire prevention officer Ryan Schell present a cheque for $1412 to John Gignac (centre) of the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation.

On Saturday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 1, Central York Fire Services (CYFS) held its annual open houses in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9 to 15, 2016), which took place in the towns of Aurora and Newmarket. The theme for this year’s open house was “Don’t wait, check the date,” which reminded residents to check the manufacture date on all smoke alarms and ensure they are replaced every 10 years. Each year, CYFS selects a charity of its choice and accepts donations on behalf of the charity at the open houses. This year, CYFS selected the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation. The Hawkins-Gignac Foundation was established to educate Canadians on the dangers of carbon monoxide and how to keep your family safe by installing carbon monoxide alarms outside all sleeping areas of the home. Together, with the help of residents

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and friends, CYFS raised a total of $1,412 for the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation. The money raised will go towards purchasing carbon monoxide alarms for families in need who do not currently have them in their homes. “I want to thank everyone who attended, volunteered and worked at the open houses for helping to make it a great success,” said CYFS fire chief Ian Laing. “We helped raise $1,412 that will go towards purchasing carbon monoxide alarms for fire departments and donating them to families in need. It is the law to have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed in your residence to help protect against carbon monoxide poisoning.”

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For more information on the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation, visit www.endthesilence.ca. For more information on carbon monoxide safety tips, visit www.cyfs.ca.

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Getting to know Aurora’s newest sports hall of famers By John Cudmore

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The fourth class of inductees into the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame is spiffed up and ready for prime time. Four citizens who have made an impact in the sports community will be enshrined at the Hall’s fourth annual induction dinner and celebration, to be held Nov. 2 at St. Andrew’s College in Aurora. Downhill skier Karen Stemmle, figure skating pioneer Sheldon Galbraith (posthumously), and hockey figures Mike Murphy and Mike Kitchen, are the 2016 inductees. Stemmle, a member of Canada’s women’s alpine ski team in the 1980s, will join her brother, Brian, who was inducted into the Aurora hall of fame in 2013. TSN personality James Duthie will emcee the event, which includes an impressive array of items for a live auction. Tickets are $90. Log on to aurorashof.ca or email ashoftkt@gmail.com for ticket information.

Mike Kitchen There was a time Mike Kitchen would have settled for just a taste of the National Hockey League. The Schomberg native and longtime Aurora resident turned his opportunity into a remarkable run as a player and coach that has taken him on a journey of more than four decades since he first laced up his skates as a 15-year-old for the Junior B Aurora Tigers. After an eight-season playing career with the Colorado Rockies/New Jersey Devils franchise, Kitchen skated into the coaching ranks as an assistant coach with the Newmarket Saints in the American Hockey League. He hasn’t looked back.

He spent eight seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, seven with St. Louis Blues, where he had a brief stint as head coach, two with the Florida Panthers and now is in his seventh season with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he has achieved two Stanley Cup rings as a member of Joel Quenneville’s staff. “You never think you’re getting into coaching,” said Kitchen, in a recent telephone interview from Chicago. “It just evolved. All I wanted was one game in the NHL and now here I am coaching in the NHL 45 years later and still going.” Kitchen played two seasons for the Aurora Tigers in the Metro Jr. B Hockey League and Ontario Provincial Junior A League before making the Toronto Marlboros and helping that team to a Memorial Cup in his second season. In Aurora, he played alongside another Aurora native, Rick Hampton, another underaged player who also went on to an NHL career. Now 60, Kitchen went on to play 474 games in the NHL after being drafted in the third round by the Kansas City Scouts in 1976. “Coaching is nothing like playing where you have a direct result on the game,” said Kitchen, a defenceman, who had 12 goals and 74 points in his career. “But coaching is the next best thing. You are right there and you are making strategy and making an impact in that sense, but a player can control what happens.” Kitchen and his family settled in Aurora after his playing days ended. It was his family’s base for 33 years until they sold the house during the summer. “I’m quite honoured even to be considered to go into the Hall of Fame in Aurora,” said Kitchen.

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Mike Murphy hasn’t seen. And if he has missed it, there’s always video review. Player. Captain. Head coach. And currently the senior vice-president of operations, Murphy has seen the National Hockey League from a lot of different angles. He joined the NHL front office in 2000 and has seen plenty since he was the 25th pick in the 1970 draft by the New York Rangers. Still, the induction ceremony promises to be a huge night for Murphy. “This is a big thrill,” said Murphy, 65, whose family moved to Aurora in 1989 from Milwaukee, where he coached the American Hockey League Admirals for one season. “I’m excited, honoured and truly humbled. “I always thought of myself as an average player representing the average man. Nothing came easy so to be put on a bit of a pedestal is humbling.” Murphy initially joined the NHL front office before video reviews came to be a prominent part of the game. In Ottawa at the time as an assistant coach, Murphy accepted an offer from Colin Campbell to join the operations department. “Challenges and technology is in every sport now,” said Murphy. “It’s so IT involved. This department has blossomed. The job has really grown and I’m lucky I got it when I did.” Murphy played in the NHL from 1971-83 for the St. Louis Blues, Rangers and Los Angeles Kings. He compiled 556 points in 831 regular season games. He started his coaching career in 1984 as a Kings’ assistant before taking over the team’s head coach-

Karen Stemmle Karen Stemmle was barely 20 years old when she competed in the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics as a member of Canada’s women’s downhill ski team. It’s been nearly three decades since she schusshed down the ski slopes at breakneck speeds. The wisdom of many years, a husband and three children foremost in her mind, Stemmle remains an adrenaline sports junkie, albeit it at a somewhat slower pace. Hey, just try finding a downhill skier who isn’t. “With kids, the fearlessness is gone,” concedes Stemmle, who now lists motorcycling, flying and scuba diving with sharks among her activities these days. “I guess there’s more to live for now. “I have all my limbs intact, which I’m happy about, because in downhill you have a good chance to be badly injured.” Stemmle’s ascension to the Canadian team was rapid. But in an ultra-competitive atmosphere of the squad at the time, she was bumped before she had a chance to get to a second Olympics and improve on her 22nd-place finish in Sarajevo. “It was generally a younger crowd back then,” recalls Stemmle, who joins her brother Brian, a first class inductee in 2013, in the Aurora sports hall. “The weird thing is that I was working toward the 1988 Games (Calgary). “In 1985 I had a good year but not so good in (19)86 and (19)87. We were only allowed four skiers in each discipline and really we had seven or so downhill girls that were really good.” Among several criteria laid out

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as qualifying points for the team, she needed to finish in the top 10 in two December races. She didn’t. “I made nine of the 10 points needed but didn’t get into the top 10 so I was forced off the team at 23 because I had one bad month,” recalled Stemmle, who also lived in Kettleby and King City. The Aurora High School graduate still is beside herself that she was inducted into her hometown hall of fame. “Oh, my gosh, I was completely shocked,” said Stemmle, who now lives in Toronto. “Thrilled. Humbled. Excited. You name it. “Brian and I always joked that we never won anything but we still made it to the Olympics so it is nice to be recognized in our hometown.” Stemmle maintains a presence in the sport as a volunteer and fundraiser for young skiers and is a motivational speaker.

Sheldon Galbraith Sheldon Galbraith might have taught his skaters to fly. Instead, he settled for skating very well. He certainly had the required insider knowledge as a U.S Navy pilot instructor. Galbraith applied his knowledge from the fly game to introduce innovative training techniques, including the use of trampolines and ceiling pulleys, to help enhance the skating performance of several skaters at elite levels. “In his heyday, he had men’s, women’s and pairs at the world class level which was unusual,” said his daughter, Jeannie Branston, of the long-time Aurora resident who died last year at the age of 92 but mentored some of the world’s best figure skaters in his career. “He applied his training techniques and it was reflected in his training. He had a technical uniqueness.” Regarded as a pioneer in figure skating circles, the Teulon, Manitoba native counted Barbara Ann Scott, Donald Jackson and several international skaters among his students. In fact, his pupils participated in Olympics in 1948, 1956 and 1960. “We think it’s amazing he’s still being remembered and brought to the forefront for his contributions to figure skating,” said Branston. “He had a unique way of helping his pupils attain their goals and beyond.” Branston recalls her father as humble, allowing the accolades and spotlight to shine on his students. “He was very private in what he did,” recalled his daughter. “He said he was just a teacher but he was loyal to his students and they were loyal to him. He was very much a part of Canada’s successes in figure skating in the 1950s and 60s.” A recipient of the Order of Ontario and Order of Canada, he is a member of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and Skate Canada’s Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame.

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Minor bantam Newmarket Hawks repeat as best team in York Simcoe By John Cudmore

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Everyone loves a winner. The Newmarket Hawks minor bantams for the second straight year have been named York Simcoe Baseball Association’s team of the year. Managed by Doug Lunney, the Hawks were named the Baseball Ontario affiliate’s top team during Sunday’s YSBA annual general meeting. Earlier named the Newmarket Baseball Association team of the year, the Hawks won the award based on winning the provincial triple-A title in September. Overall, the Newmarket squad finished the season with a 45-11-2 record. The Hawks were named 2015 team of the year for Baseball Ontario in addition to YSBA and NBA. In that season, the team represented Ontario at the Baseball Canada championships and captured the prestigious CNE peewee tournament title.

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Newmarket Hurricanes showing signs of turnaround Last Week: Friday – Sunday – Won 6-5 vs. Kingston Voyageurs … Friday – Won 4-1 at Pickering Panthers … Thursday – Won 4-0 vs. Pickering Panthers. Coming Up: Tonight vs. Pickering Panthers, Ray Twinney Complex, 7:30 p.m. … Friday at Markham Royals … Sunday vs. Stouffville Spirit, RTC, 2:30 p.m. Game Notes: McKenzie Gray had two goals and an assist while Brad John had a goal among three points as the Hurricanes prevailed in a see-saw battle with Kingston. Owen Ramsay, Christian Taylor and captain Todd Winder also netted goals for Newmarket … Netminder Jesse Hodgson made 26 saves and came within a powerplay goal in the final minute of recording a shutout for his first Junior A victory in Pickering. Alex Ierullo capped a three-point night with a second-period goal as Newmarket scored first-period goals by Joseph Mizzi, Owen Ramsay and Todd Winder to defeat the Panthers for the second night in a row … Netminder Brad Van Schubert turned aside 27 shots against the Panthers for the Hurricanes’ first shutout of the season. The Skinny: The Hurricanes entered last weekend with two wins and more than doubled that with a sweep of three games played … Ending an 11-game losing streak came with a high price for the Hurricanes, who

lost forward Connor Schmalz for 11 games in addition to netminder Brad Van Schubert for two games and head coach Thomas Milne for three matches for their part in a messy finish to the contest. The Panthers escaped with a single one-game suspension. The following night, however, two Panthers received four-game suspensions in a rematch in Pickering. Van Schubert is eligible to return tonight against Pickering … The Panthers and Hurricanes clash tonight for the third time in eight days with Newmarket holding a two-point lead for the eighth and final playoff berth in the North-East Conference. Word Play: “I don’t think we’re doing much different,” said captain Todd Winder, on the Hurricanes’ threegame win streak. “Maybe we’re playing harder and doing the little things right. We are confident and trust our systems and they work for us.” Record: 5-11-0-1 … 3rd in North Division, 8th in North-East Conference. Log on to yorkregion.com for more Hurricanes news and updates. —Compiled by John Cudmore

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he initial step is the most important on any journey. The same principle applies to children experiencing hockey for the first time. Take one stride and see where it leads. Canadian Tire’s The First Shift initiative is shooting to score with that theory. The learn-to-play program for newcomers to the sport launched by Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada allows children from six to 10 years an experience in the sport they might not otherwise receive. For $199, first-time players are outfitted in Bauer hockey gear and enrolled into a six-week series that hits the ice Nov. 5 and 6 in Newmarket and Aurora, respectively. The program is administered by local hockey organizations in 40 markets across Canada this season. “It’s important creating path forward for these kids,” said Bauer Hockey vice-president of marketing, Mary-Kay Messier. “We find if these kids have a great experience they tend to go right into minor

hockey programs. It’s important to provide a transition moving forward. “If kids have the inside experience they get to know hockey is a great game and way of having fun.” That’s a theory embraced by the Newmarket Minor Hockey Association, said Allison Kulba, the organization’s market and fundraising director. Kulba says introducing a child to hockey is the first step to a potential life-long relationship in the sport. “We want to get people who may be hesitant about hockey and this may help get them over the hump,” she said. “We all know if you put a hockey stick in a kid’s hands they will naturally just fall in love with the game.” For an array of reasons, including cost, registration is down for hockey in many areas of the province and nation-wide. Digging into an untapped market for participants is long overdue. Notably, programs in both local markets were greeted with enthusiasm. “With ice costs up and registra-

John Cudmore Cuddy Shark tion down it’s tough to be sustainable,” said Kulba, noting the program was sold out to 47 children by August. “It’s important to get numbers up to have a decent competitive program and that starts at the grassroots. The more kids you have the better you can be.” Messier admits Bauer is in position to impact registration numbers for the sport. “It’s an initiative to grow the game but also give something back to the sport,” said Messier, whose brother is Hockey Hall of Famer, Mark Messier. “Nine out of 10 kids

in Canada aren’t playing hockey so something has to be done.” Most front-liners understand some parents, especially those lacking traditional hockey background, are intimidated by the cost of outfitting their children for hockey only to later discover their child doesn’t enjoy the sport. Welcoming events include equipment fitting for the youngsters and briefings on hockey for their parents. In Aurora the program is Friday night at the Aurora Community Centre auditorium. In Newmarket it is the following day at the Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place. “It’s also a way of welcoming parents into hockey and making them feel confident and welcome,” said Messier. “A lot of people are emotional when they come to these events whether they are new to Canada or generational Canadians, they are so excited to come back to the game.” In total, 150 programs nationwide will be offered in the third season for The First Shift, almost doubling last year’s total.

“We have had 5,000 families who have joined hockey with an 86 per cent conversion rate into hockey programs,” Messier said. “That’s the true measure of the program.” The programs run Nov. 12 to Dec. 17. Aurora Minor Hockey Association’s Ken Raymer said the initiative dovetailed perfectly with the organization’s desire to introduce hockey to non-traditional hockey families, spearheaded by president Joe Bentolila. “I saw this on an NHL broadcast last year – Bauer already had a program in place,” said Rayner. “It was unbelievable.” “It’s something Joe has been looking to do for a couple of years,” said Rayner, noting 45 families are enrolled for the program in Aurora. “He’s wanted to reach out to nontraditional hockey families who, with a lack of experience in hockey, might not have tried hockey. “If you didn’t know much about hockey and your kid says he wants to play, it might cost $1,000 to outfit him. That’s a lot of money spent to try out a sport.”

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It has been some time since the Newmarket Raiders were not seated at the head of the class in York Region Athletic Association girls’ senior basketball. While it remains to be seen if the current crop of veteran and battlehardened Raiders can repeat their dominance and make it five straight regional titles, there is no reason to doubt the powerhouse Newmarket squad’s ability to prevail one last time. Their success has made Newmarket High School a fixture at OFSAA championship tournaments in recent seasons. It’s difficult to imagine the core of the team, including Sarah Gates and Haley Perlmutter, will be happy with anything less than another shot at the provincial championships to close out their high school careers. “The girls are on a roll and are playing great basketball right now,” said head coach Gad Perl-

mutter after a 71-32 win Monday over St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs improved the Raiders’ record to 7-0 in league play. “It’s still our goal to win YRAA and if we keep playing like this we have a good chance as long as we stay healthy.” Gates led the way with 27 points while Perlmutter had 22. The big-picture goal clearly is to get to the OFSAA triple-A final again and improve on last season’s run to the quarter-final round. The transfer of high-scoring Charlotte Clayton to Bill Crothers Secondary School hurt but also opens up an opportunity for other players. Coach Perlmutter has distributed playing time to prepare for down the road, particularly a chance at OFSAA, where the depth top teams possess has stymied the Raiders’ short roster. “Our bench has played really well and everybody has bought into what we’re doing,” said Perlmutter, who coached the Raiders squad to three of the school’s four straight YRAA titles. “The girls that are com-

ing off the bench are scoring. The Raiders, who haven’t lost a regular season or playoff game against a York Region rival since 2013, went into last night’s road game against crosstown rival Denison Huskies with a full head of steam after winning a tournament title at Villanova College on the weekend, capped by a 91-57 rout of Crestwood Prep School in the final. The familiarity developed between the coach and a core of players from playing together for eight seasons in club ball and now a fourth in high school is the Raiders’ edge. “They can run stuff on their own and don’t even need me sometimes,” said Perlmutter. “I’ll just say, ‘Yeah, we can work on that.’ The thing is they’re having a lot of fun. They’re always trying to prove something. “They love being a competitive team and being in a competitive atmosphere. I think they’re really looking forward to the chance and doing well at OFSAA.”

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Newmarket Raiders’ Clare Sharkey pops a shot over Denison Huskies’ Mel Lucena (21) in a YRAA girls senior basketball game last week.

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CORPORATE SALES COORDINATOR ABOUT US A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada’s premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario and nationally. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we’re continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. THE OPPORTUNITY We have an exciting, opportunity for a Sales & Marketing Coordinator in our Corporate Sales Division reporting to our Sales Support Supervisor. This position is responsible for supporting the Corporate Sales team to provide the most efficient service for advertisers. Primary responsibilities will include coordinating all aspects of pre and post-sales including order fulfillment, reporting, customer service and other duties as outlined below. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • This role will be the primary point of contact for all operational questions or issues related to the assigned advertising sales desk • Is the primary contact for problem solving on all issues; including fulfilling advertiser requests, billing and credit discrepancies, research and fulfillment issues • Work with centralized ad operations teams, including order entry/billing, ad trafficking, campaign optimization and reporting • Maintains increased knowledge of all products and systems within the company portfolio • Work with Sales and Analytics teams to plan and optimize campaigns for performance. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Degree or Diploma in Business, Advertising or Marketing or equivalent work experience • Strong attention to detail, organized and possess the ability to self manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision • Superior time management and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines • Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills • Highly collaborative team player, both within the company and with clients • High computer proficiency: Word, Excel, Powerpoint To apply visit www.Metroland.com OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

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School Crossing Guards

in Aurora. *Mavrinac & Hartwell *Conover & River Ridge Please call us today at:

905-737-1600

TRANSIT BUS DRIVERS

with Class B License Required Flexible Part Time To Lead to Full Time Newmarket Area Email: Kens@toktransit.com 905:853:6135 ext 226

Cabinet Maker / Table Saw Operator

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ABOUT US A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland Media Group Ltd. is one of Canada's premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we're continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com. THE OPPORTUNITY We have an exciting, opportunity for an Advertising Coordinator. This is a 15-month, temporary full-time position, covering for maternity leave, in our Toronto Division. This position is responsible for supporting the sales team to provide the most efficient service for advertisers. Primary responsibilities will include coordinating all aspects of pre and post-sales including order fulfillment, reporting, customer service and other duties as required. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Provide administrative support to the Advertising department and liaise with customers and Sales Managers, Production and Editorial department. • Provide excellent customer service by responding to direct enquiries, address concerns in a timely manner in addition to building and maintaining positive relationships with customers. • Provide support for Account Managers utilizing MPE system. • Assist in organizing sales packages and coordinate with inside and outside sales. • Analyze and create sales reports and coordinate, implement and monitor success of sales promotional campaigns. • As part of this role, you may be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is a PCI compliant company and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner. • Complete other duties as may be assigned. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Diploma or Degree in Administration or in related field. • Minimum 2 years of experience in an office setting or related administrative role and previous experience in a sales environment. • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. • Strong communication skills both written and verbal as well as a competent listener. Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately. • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment. • Customer focused professional with strong interpersonal skills. • Ability to build and develop effective relationships with clients and team members. • Concurrently manage both sales assistance and administrative responsibilities.

Flexible Part time/ Full time for housekeeper duties in a residential home. Nannies Welcome Email: francine@ treasuremills.com Call 416-708-5483

NOW HIRING

Experienced Machine Operators to plow snow with tractors and Walkway Shovellers Standby pay is available.

416-881-9599

Kitchen staff, Cashier, Driver

for restaurant, F/T and P/T, mature only. Apply 18279 Younge Street, Unit 4 call 905-898-0888

LET IT ROT!

If interested, please apply with resume, no later than October 28, 2016 to abeswick@insidetoronto.com OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

AMONG FRIENDS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE

is looking for: • Registered Early Childhood Educators • Child care quality control staff • OCT Certified Teachers • Primary/ Junior Division • Child & Youth Workers Part time split shift Monday - Friday. Please email resume to: amongfriendsdaycarecentres@hotmail. com

IT Analyst - Full Time Responsible for first level IT support for workstations, servers, printers, networks, internet/WAN, telephone, mobile devices, security system - University/College diploma in IT+ 1-2 yr. experience. Email resumes to: resumes@ospca.on.ca

Put a composter in your backyard or use your green bin to reduce household waste. Composting organics has two key benefits: it reduces the amount of waste going to landfills and when added to your garden, helps nourish soil and plants.

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LocalWork.ca

Classifieds

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • Toll Free Phone 1-800-263-6480 • Toll Free Fax 1-866-299-1499 • Email classifieds@metroland.com • For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613 Landscape Construction

Bongro Landscape Group is a growing landscape construction company based out of King City.

The District Service Representative is responsible for ensuring that all distribution products in their assigned geographic area are delivered in a timely and appropriate manner, and that delivery contractors are trained and provided with the necessary tools to complete their job efficiently. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Ensure that all newspapers, inserts, and other distribution products are delivered in a timely manner. This includes working closely with the carrier force and when necessary could include door to door delivery • Recruit new carriers to ensure that all routes are covered and terminate contracts where appropriate. Maintain sufficient carrier waiting lists or establish new ones • Maintain all records concerning carriers and routes including financial records and complaints • Address customer concerns in a professional and timely manner while ensuring the concerns are resolved and the carriers are aware of the concerns • Design and manage carrier promotions to motivate the carrier force • Drop off supplies to carriers including elastics and carrier bags as required • Assist the Manager with special projects including official circulation audits • Assist carriers in filling out accident reports and making insurance claims • Maintain accurate and current data to provide to carrier payroll • When required make appropriate arrangements to ensure down routes receive delivery • Design carrier routes and develop mapping of new areas • Maintain accurate and current distribution records and total market coverage files WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Completion of Secondary Education or equivalent • Superior customer service • Ability to develop effective relationships within the team • Solid organizational and time management skills • Detail oriented and good sense of prioritizing of varied tasks • Highly flexible and adaptable; able to react quickly and effectively to urgent requests and changing priorities • Sound computer skills and fluent of Microsoft applications • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work within a fast-paced, team oriented environment • Responsible, self-motivated and able to function with minimal supervision • Physical activity - walking, lifting up to 60Ibs • Reliable vehicle and valid drivers license required

All interested candidates should apply no later than Friday October 28th, 2016 to: www.metroland.com

Service Excellence for Our Communities! w w w.durham.ca Come find a home where exciting and rewarding careers are balanced with your lifestyle. We have the following opportunities at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton:

Manager of Nursing Practice

Reporting to the Director of Care, you will be responsible for facilitating and providing leadership in the development of clinical skills, promoting best and professional practice, and initiating quality management activities and research within the home. You possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario along with a minimum three to five years of experience in a similar role is preferred. A Master’s Degree in Nursing or Adult Education is preferred. We are also hiring for the following part-time opportunities:

Registered Practical Nurses Personal Support Workers Food Service Aides

(Food Service Worker Certificate or enrolment mandatory) To learn more about these opportunities at Lakeview Manor, please visit us online at www.durham.ca. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

* Property Maintenance Lead Hand * Property Maintenance Labourer

Established property maintenance company looking to hire reliable, energetic, hard working individuals for year round property maintenance and landscaping. Duties will include grass cutting, garden maintenance, leaf clean-up, snow shovelling and salting. Experience and a clean drivers license and asset. Competitive wages and benefits. Please send resume to:

kampen.lm@rogers.com or fax to 905-773-0611

S&F De Melis Construction Ltd. requires a qualified

CAR WASH MAINTENANCE DISPATCH COORDINATOR

Based in Concord, Ontario. Permanent, Full Time, 7:00am-4:00pm Monday to Friday Requirements include: • Experience or previous working knowledge of car wash equipment (or mechanical equipment at the very least). • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. Required experience: 3-5 years. Job Type: Full-time Required education: High school or equivalent

• Dental Admin Level I & 2 • Dental Hygienist, • Nursing and PSW

We are currently looking for

• Learn skills • Win prizes • Fun carrier events • Bonus point program

For door-to-door newspaper delivery 1 day per week. Call 1-855-853-5613

--1 year exp. required for Nursing--

Sidewalk Clearing Subcontractors

for 2016/2017 Snow clearing operation All successful candidates must supply own truck, work flexible hours and be punctual. Great attitude is an asset. Forward your resume to gtaejobs@clintar.com or Fax 416-291-6792 Diamond Groundskeeping in Aurora requires winter staff

Snow Plow Operators (Pick up trucks & 1 Tonnes) Loader Operators Sidewalk Shovellers Snow Plow Brokers with own equipment

Must have good drivers license abstract. Rates based on experience. EMAIL: dgs@diamondgrounds.com FAX: (905) 727-1776

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS

Part-time positions Apply online at: chats.on.ca/careers

905-713-3373 ext 6035 1-877-725-3208

Plant, Production & Inventory Manager

GTA extruder of high quality engineered, food & medical grade plastic operating 24/7, seeks experienced, technical & computer savvy, hands-on manager responsible for production, inventory, shipping & safety. Comfortable communicating with customers, suppliers & shippers. Please email: david.ford@sympatico.ca

Aurora Toyota Sales Reps Needed - Are You Motivated? - Do You Want to EARN More Money? We are currently looking to add to our sales staff due to increase in business.

We offer : Above average pay plan Guaranteed income while training Previous automotive experience preferred but not necessary We will train the right candidate Health & Dental Benefits Company Car APPLY NOW ! Email resume to: sales@auroratoyota.ca or fax 905-727-0026

PARK IT!

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CALL: 416-754-0700 OR : 1-800-567-6877

Parkview Home RN, RPN, PSW

Part-Time and Casual Positions • Minimum one year experience in LTC • CNO registration (where applicable) • Dementia certificate preferred

Activation Aide

Part-Time Casual • Diploma/degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field. • 1 year experience in program planning in a long term care setting Please Submit resumes by November 11, 2016 Parkview Home 123 Weldon Rd., Stouffville ON, L4A 0G8 Fax: 905-640-4051 Email: hr@parkviewhome.ca

BolandHowe LLP

is a busy litigation firm specializing in personal injury, disability and fatal accident claims. We have an immediate opening for a

Controller/Bookkeeper/ Office Manager, FT Self-starter with 10+ years' experience in general accounting duties including: financial reporting, working with complete GL, invoicing, payables, receivables, bank reconciliation, payroll, government remittances & T-4's. A bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience is required. Experience working with PC law as asset.

Aurora Hyundai is growing and we need to add to our team:

-LICENSED TECHNICIAN -AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER Top wages and benefits available. Email or fax resume to: jschiavo@hyundaiofaurora.ca 905-841-8066

BOOKKEEPER

Newmarket - PT bookkeeper to start as soon as possible for approx. 15hrs wkly.

Location: 125 Corcoran Court (Greenlane & Harry Walker Pkwy) East Gwillimbury

Apply in person between

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Leave your car at home for a day, week or a month! Try walking or biking. If work is too far away to walk carpool.

DON’T DUMP IT… BLUE BOX IT! The simple act of recycling has more impact on the environment than the average Canadian thinks. The amount of wood and paper North Americans throw away each year is enough to heat five million homes for 200 years.

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SALESASSOCIATES Part-time, forFabriclandinNewmarket. Must be friendly, courteous and energetic, and available to work days, evenings and weekends. Sewing experience is essential. Interested applicants please apply in person with resumé to Store Manager at:

16655 Yonge St. Newmarket

A/Z BROKERS DRIVERS AND CONTRACTORS

Wanted for Sharon Mushroom Farm.

Start at $15.76 / hour

Call 1-855-853-5613

Requirements include: • Proficiency with Microsoft Office • Proficiency in QuickBooks Accounting Software • 2 plus years' experience working in Accounts Payable/Receivable • Capable to work independently or as part of a team • Self starter and problem solver Please email Resume to sales@jwathletics.com (No Phone Calls)

Full Time Mushroom Pickers

PRODUCTION OPERATORS

For door-to-door newspaper delivery 1 day per week. Reliable vehicle required

Responsibilities include: • Accounts Payable • Accounts Receivable • Administrative Duties • Reception Relief • Other duties as assigned

Fax resumes to 905-841-6248

Come Join Our Team! WE ARE HIRING! PERMANENT FULL TIME

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED

Please submit resume, including references to: efarrell@bolandhowe.com or fax 905-841-7128.

Wanted for US runs Top Dollar for qualified applicants Experience an asset

Highly Motivated Automotive Company

We offer competitive wages, benefits & more! Email: ds_hr@multimatic.com

York Region opportunities available for

Email resume: rosy@bongro.ca

Email resume to: ddemelis@sfdemelis.ca

MILLWRIGHTS / ROBOTIC TECHNICIANS TOOL AND DIE MAKERS SHIPPERS / RECEIVERS

To be held at Seneca Workforce Skills Centre 16655 Yonge Street, Unit, 3 Newmarket On Wednesday, November 2nd From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Assist in any landscape construction repair/install, snow removal and salting. Clean Class G, DZ Ontario Driver's Licence an asset. Year round employment potential. Pay commensurate with experience.

(Job ID 8135) • full-time position • $83,486 to $104,357 per annum

JOB FAIR

CARRIERS NEEDED

10 am - 3 pm, 20744 Kennedy Rd., Sharon

Sunrise Landscaping and Flagstone Specialists Ltd. looking for

DRIVERS SIDE WALK CREW and SUBCONTRACTORS with own trucks

Experienced in snow plowing, salting and snow hand shoveling.

R0014048965

District Service Representative Aurora Region, Distribution

We are looking for Experienced LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING FOREMAN, CREW LEADERS AND TEAM MEMBERS.

FORKLIFT OPERATORS

wanted in Alliston $17+/hr Days and Afternoons, must be able to work both shifts, 2wks days, then 2wks Afternoons. Must have valid counterbalance license. clean criminal search required. jeff@aztrixsolutions.com 905-565-3562 - T 905-565-9115 - F

Poultry Processing Plant NOW HIRING Full and part-time positions. $12-$14/hr to start Medical/Dental after 3 months.

Email resumes to: Prymaksunrise@yahoo.ca

Call 905-478-2382

Experienced Painter

Roland Rad & A/C

Required in York Region

Minimum 5 years experience with subdivisional & residential painting. Must have own transportation & tools. Attention to Detail. Safety boots & Hardhat required.

Please call: 905-830-7727

is currently looking for Apprentice Technician for busy shop in Newmaket. Full-time Mon to Fri. Must have own tools and transportation. Email resume to: oliver@rrac.ca or fax 905-895-2558 or call Oliver 905-895-6181

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1-800-263-6480 or 905-527-5555 for only Or just fill out this$5.00 coupon and: + HST Fax : 1-866-299-1499 or Includes a free Mail: Classifieds, 44 Frid St., Hamilton, ON L8N 3G3 • Attn: Free Ads 905-526-2454 Fax: 1-866-299-1499 or graphic. 905-526-2454

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• Private Party Only • Maximum 15 words per ad; one item per ad • Community newspapers run 1 week; Daily newspapers run 3 days • Plants, pets, tickets and firewood excluded from offer • Ads publish at first available opportunity; publication dates are not guaranteed • Must be 18+ to place an ad • Metroland Media reserves the right to edit or refuse any submission

WE PAY $250 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks. Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing. 647-287-1704

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Personals/Companion

$150 - $6000 Cash on the Spot 4 Scrap Cars Free tow in 2 hrs. 647-403-8542

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Firewood

REDI 2 BURN FIREWOOD

Quality firewood for over 11 years! Bush cord $340, one, two, or three. Face cord, $160. No Delivery Charge. Visa/ MC accepted.

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HIRING? For all your recruitment needs please call our Recruitment Specialists:

1-800-263-6480 or email:

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FIREWOOD

Dump Box 8'wx16'lx5'h $1000. (Save $600.) Very Dry Hard Maple and Red Oak. Free Local Delivery. Quick Service! Call 905-478-4590, 905-252-2624

FIREWOOD - Available in face cords and bush cords. Delivery available. Call (905)836-7600 THE WOOD GUY FIREWOOD Quality, mixed, seasoned hardwood. 12" & 16" pick up or delivery. Call or text 905-955-5044

Vintage Toy Show Sun., Oct. 30th 10 am - 4 pm Toronto Plaza Hotel 1677 Wilson Avenue 50 tables/video games

~Free parking~ Win $100 gift cards* 11:30am* & 2:30pm*

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Cleaning/Janitorial

EXPERIENCED CLEANERS

required in Newmarket & Bradford Full Time & Part Time -Permanent

Call 416-315-0009

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR CONNECTIONS PROGRAM

905-751-3612 416-878-1806

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Top scrap prices paid!!!

905-960-6621

Tutoring

Professional High School Tutoring in Mathematics, Chemistry & Physics Finding a course tougher than you thought? Experienced semi-retired teacher with 20+ years experience in both the private and public school systems. Remediation, assessment, practice tests, how to deal with teachers, I have seen it all! From MPM1D to MCV4U/SPH4U/SCH4U. Math & Science contest preparation too! Competitive rates. Give me a try, you will not regret your decision. References available 416-434-3964 goforaplus@gmail.com

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Call

1-800-743-3353

Flooring & Carpeting

Call

Flooring & Carpeting

CARPET, LAMINATE A1, sales, installation, repair, restretch. Seniors discount. 25 years experience. For expert workmanship/low rates and free estimates call:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That on behalf of MARINA ZUBIASHVILI, application will be made to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario for an Act to revive 2053266 Ontario Inc. The application will be considered by the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Any person who has an interest in the application and who wishes to make submissions, for or against the application, to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills should notify, in writing, the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Building, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1A2. D AT E D AT A U R O R A , t h i s 1 2 d a y o f October, 2016

(416)569-5606

Flooring & Carpeting CARPET AND vinyl. Installation, sales, repairs. Shop at home. Free estimates. Call 416-271-8712. Visit www.cvfflooring.com

Marina Zubiashvili

Mortgages/Loans

Home Renovations Mortgages/Loans

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Houses for Sale

Shows & Bazaars

$306K to 702K

HOUSE CLEANING Two s i s t e r s w i t h 2 0 ye a r s e x p e r i e n c e i n house cleaning. Serving Au ro r a , N e w m a r k e t , reliable, friendly service. Insured and bonded, references available. Catharine 905-841-5997

COMPLETE CAULKING Residential Caulking 15 years experience, custom colours, We use Tremco and GE. Call Carl for FREE Estimate. 905-726-0682

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Domestic Help Wanted

Courtesy Brent Hillis, Sales Rep, RE/MAX Hallmark York Group Realty Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated. 905-715-2762

Articles for Sale (Misc.)

Articles for Sale

NEW KITCHEN Private Sale. Made by Trevisana. Never Installed. 13 x 8.5 ft. L shaped. Includes an 8 ft island and 5.5 ft servery. No Countertops. $4,500 or best offer. 905-473-5938

LO S T D I A M O N D ! S q d i a m o n d fe l l o u t o f engagement ring. Noticed at Newmarket Tom & Jerry's, Thursday evening, October 6th, 905.830.0403 Reward!

TANGO AGRENTINO Apilado style, Monday Evenings at 9 pm, 131 Queensway South unit 7 and 8, Keswick, call 416-737-9929.

Free List of Distressed, Unclaimed, Abandoned, & Fixer-Upper Homes All need cosmetic work only FREE List with pics, addresses, & details

Lost & Found

MacNAUGHTAN CARPENTRY Services, 44 years experience, s e r v i n g G e o rgi n a , York Region, Toronto. Complete home renov a t i o n s , p a i n t i n g, plumbing, electrical, basement finishing, ceramics, flooring, trim work, bathrooms. 905-953-8656

HOME HUNTERS

Heating & Cooling

HOMEMAKER/ CAREGIVER WANTED In Aurora. Seeking a mature female, kind and compassionate. Reliable and flexible. Physically fit, Height between 5'3 - 5'6. Fluent in English. Minimum computer skills. Applicant must be organized, like cooking cleaning, laundry and ironing to care for a small middleaged woman with progressive MS in an elect r i c w h e e l c h a i r . P T / F T. $ 1 8 / h o u r . 905-713-1799 or email lrowe101@rogers.com

Cleaning/Janitorial

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE! One room for $150 Call/text Pete

Autism, Developmental Delays, Behavioural Difficulties?

1-800-743-3353

Mini vans ~ Autos ~ Trucks Picked up.

Domestic Help Available

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Painting & Decorating

PRO PAINTING

BEHAVIORPRISE CONSULTING INC.

Legal Notices

SCRAP CARS CALL ME!!! 7 days a week!

Tutoring

Health & Home Care

Please contact our NEWMARKET OFFICE (905) 853-3282 451 Botsford Street, Units 5 & 6, Newmarket Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 4pm

Open Sat. & Sundays Firewood

Health & Home Care

TOOLS-AND-MORE, SNAP-ON tool box, 2 pc top and bottom filled with 90% SNAP-ON tools, misc tools /gardening tools, leaf pool blanket and water bags, wheelchair and walker, kitchen table and chairs also available. call Bill to inquire 905-478-8796 ELEC TRIC SCOOTER Pr i d e Ce l e b r i t y x , 4 wheel scooter, excellent co n d i t i o n , $ 8 0 0 , i n cludes cover, charger and manual. Call Norm 905-898-1546.

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Music and Dancing Instruction

Newmarket

ANNUAL BAZAAR

Saturday, Nov. 5th 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hamilton Place, 925 Davis Drive

Baked goods, crafts, white elephant. Vendor tables available - $10. 905-235-0308

VALLEY VIEW ARTISAN GIFT & CRAFT SHOW Saturday, November 5th 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Valley View Church 800 Davis Drive, Newmarket

(Not your standard Church site, Home Hardware in front, enter in back) All handcrafted items! There will also be a café with refreshments!

The doorway to your next home.

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Apartments for Rent

KESWICK LAKEFRONT One bedrom apartments $800 + utilities and $950 + utilities with lake view. Two bedroom apartments $1000 inclusive. All have cable and parking included. First and last. No pets. Call 905-989-2469 N e w m a r k e t N E W LY RENOVATED bright 1 bedroom walk out apt close to transit and downtown. New hardwood flooring, granite and cherry kitchen, fireplace, parking, laundry. Suits professional. Available now. ABSOL U T E LY N O P E T S . $1200 INCLUDES UTILITIES 905-715-8945 1 BEDROOM plus 1 den, basement apartment with family room, kitchen, breakfast room, outdoor parking. Near Davis & Yonge. No smoking/ pets. $950/m inclusive. 647-971-5605.

FURNISHED 1 Bedroom Condo on Davis Dr. Recently renovated and fully furnished including all kitchenware; just bring your linens and persona l t h i n g s. Av a i l a b l e for 2017. $1,400 obo. pinkladyjan@hotmail.com PARTIALLY FURNISHED 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, separate laundry, parking, close to transit/ a m e n i t i e s. N o p e t s / smok ing. $900./ one person, $950./ 2 people available immediately. Call 647-688-9585

Apartments for Rent

Condos for Rent

1 BEDROOM basement apartment. Light and clean. Close to Young and Mulock. Separate laundry and entrance with parking. Recently renovated, close to amenities. Available immediately. No smoking. No pets. $900./ month. 647-223-9994.

1 B E D R O O M Basement apartment, separate entrance. Laundry, Parking(1), Close to transit, McOwan/ 16th, Markham. No smok ing/ pets. $700 inclusive. Available immediately. Call 416-567-2345.

NEWMARKET, 2 bedroom walkout basement apartment, large living/dining room, appliances, laundry, 2 p a r k i n g, b a c k ya rd $1100+ 416-721-6001

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POTTAGE, Ronald Garton Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in his 83rd year. Loving husband of Gwen. Beloved father of Gerry (Monica), Terry (Janet) and Te r e s a ( J o h n D o u c e t t ) . P r o u d grandfather of Sarah, Melissa, Jessica, Gerald, William (Randi-Lee), Daniel, Shaun and Michelle. Greatgrandfather of Lucas and Evelyn. Brother of Aubrey, Linda and the late Guy. Son of the late Douglas and Alma Pottage. Son-in-law to the late Verne and Reta Smith. He is a descendant of the founders of Pottageville and loved to farm. Special thanks to the caring staff at Southlake. A funeral service was held at Sharon-Hope United Church in Sharon. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Sharon-Hope United Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. On-line condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com

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CHRYSLER 300s Road test

Chrysler 300S 2016

Rob Beintema

Classic flagship delivers edgier elegance

Metroland Media CA Canada produces three different Canadian-built cars at their Brampton Assembly Plant - the Chrysler 300, the Dodge Charger and the Dodge Challenger. And although those three models share platforms, parts bins and some pieces, each vehicle tries to culminate in its own definitive style and character. The 300 sets the tone as the classic Chrysler flagship, while the Charger adds a sportier Dodge mantra to its four-door sedan design and the Challenger stays true to its muscle car derived two-door coupe layout. It’s a varied selection indeed, but those differences are not always sharply delineated, which was probably why I seemed to be going through some kind of automotive identity crisis. I would find myself strolling the parking lot, looking for my Charger test car before remembering that, “no, you’re driving a Chrysler 300, dummy”. For some reason, I was having trouble getting past that mental block. Only the winged Chrysler badge on the steering wheel and the classic clock on the dash seemed to check my Charger delusions. But maybe my confusion was understandable because, along with the different degrees of luxury that make up the 300 lineup, ranging up

The 2016 Chrysler 300S adds a sportier edge to the classic 300 styling with side sills, deck lid spoiler, big 20-inch wheels, finished in a brilliant shade of optional Redline Tri-Coat Pearl. from the base 300 Touring ($38,995) to the ultimate 300C Platinum ($44,195), the trim selection also includes a sporty 300S ($42,695), a model that adds an extra spark of performance to an otherwise staid and stolid lineup. And why should Charger fans have all the fun, anyway? The Chrysler 300 lineup starts

with the basic ingredients of a capable 292 hp 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine mated to an eight-speed TorqueFlite transmission, putting power to the road through either standard rear-wheel-drive or an optional all-wheel-drive system ($2,200). The Chrysler 300S, however, is just a little bit different, bumping up the

power with either a slightly higheroutput 300 hp version of the 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 or, more drastically, as tested here, with the optional 363 hp 5.7-litre Hemi V8 ($2,950). I’ve driven various models with the Pentastar V6 and while it is a fully capable engine, you have to admit that harnessing a Hemi V8 does

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LEFT: Inside, the leather-wrapped interior is fully loaded with amenities and luxuries, including the latest generation Uconnect infotainment system and a 552-watt, 10-speaker Beats audio system. RIGHT: Bi-Xenon HID headlights with Adaptive Forward Lighting and an automatic headlight-levelling system come courtesy of an optional Lighting Group. Integrated LED DRLs form a “C” shape for brand identity.

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Tacoma goes anywhere in TRD-Pro style BLUE MOUNTAIN, ON: Already available on the Toyota Tundra, the very popular TRD-Pro off-road package is coming early next year on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The Tacoma is an intermediate pickup and, because of the shorter wheelbase than a full-size pickup, it gets through tighter spaces — greatly increasing its appeal. But like the Tundra, the Tacoma is still a body on frame “real” truck with all the longevity and durability that implies. It starts out as a regular five-seat Double Cab with composite-lined “short” box (1,536 mm/60.5 in) with a standard 3.5-litre DOHC V6 producing 278 hp and 265 lb/ft of torque. With on-demand four-wheeldrive, there is a choice between a standard six-speed manual or sixspeed automatic transmission with manual gear mode with transfer case and automatic locking rear differential and Toyota’s Active Traction Control. The TRD-Pro Tacoma is fitted as standard with a Class-IV towing receiver hitch, engine oil cooler, sevenpin and four-pin trailer wiring harness plus trailer sway control. With the automatic I drove, towing is rated at 2,948 kg (6,400 lb) with a payload of 450 kg (1,000 lb). The bed is equipped with an integrated 400w/120v power outlet, cargo bed cleats and tie-downs plus Toyota’s easy lift and lower, locking and removable tailgate. TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development whose engineers have learned a lot over the years from competing in the Baja 1000. Much of this has found its way into the Turn to page W3

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Mercedes-Benz Newmarket, 230 Mulock Drive, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 9B8, 905.853.6868, www.newmarket.mercedes-benz.ca © 2016 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 2017 C 300 4MATIC Sedan with optional Premium Package ($3,700), Sport Package ($1,500), Active LED High Performance Lighting System ($1,200) and 19” AMG Wheels ($500) / 2017 C 300 4MATIC Coupe with optional Premium Package ($3,400), Sport Package ($2,000), Active LED High Performance Lighting System ($350) and 19” AMG Wheels ($500) shown above, total price $53,481/$57,015. Lease and finance offers based on the 2017 C 300 4MATIC Sedan/2017 C 300 4MATIC Coupe are available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on approved credit for a limited time. *Total price of $50,765/$46,381 for advertised vehicle includes MSRP plus all applicable dealer fees including freight/PDI of $2,075, dealer admin fee of $399, air-conditioning levy of $100, EHF tires, filters, batteries of up to $29.70, PPSA of $51.15/$51.15 and OMVIC fee of $10 are due at signing. MSRP starting at $44,000/$48,100. Lease APR of 2.9%/3.9% applies for a term of 45/45 months. Finance APR of 1.9%/2.9% applies for a term of 60/60 months. †$1,50/$1,500 cash credit is only available to customers that lease, finance or purchase a 2017 C-Class Sedan/2017 C-Class Coupe (excluding AMG). Vehicle license, insurance, registration, and taxes are extra. Dealer may lease or finance for less. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for details or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Relations Centre at 1-800-387-0100. Offers end October 31, 2016.

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Tacoma TRD delivers best of both worlds Continued from W1 Tacoma TRD-Pro. It starts with P265/70R16 Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Kevlar-reinforced tires. To this is added the TRD-tuned front coil springs with Fox Racing Shocks (with a oneinch lift and progressive-rate rear leaf springs) and a TRD Pro quarter-inch aluminum skid plate. A nice touch is a tuned exhaust system that adds a “growl” to the package. There are only three colour choices – white, red and an all-new hue, Cement Grey. A host of detail items help the TRD-Pro stand out, such as exclusive 16-inch black alloy wheels, TRD Pro badge on the front doors, black TRD Pro and 4x4 rear tailgate badging, a hood scoop with matte black decal, a heritage “TOYOTA” front grille, Rigid Industries LED fog lights, colour-keyed mirrors, door handles and rear bumper, and black bezel headlamps and tail lamps. On the inside, special TRD-Pro trim is used liberally, while this model is the first in its segment to be equipped with a standard Go-Pro mount so drivers can record their off-road adventures. Toyota says the manual versions start at $50,000 and the automatic at $53,295 not counting the $1,760 shipping fee. I drove the automatic that started with a nice “brap” from the tuned exhaust. Because it was just about to start raining, my co-driver and I headed down to a spot I know near our Blue Mountain hotel with access to a beach with a mix of sand and pebbles. Venturing too close to the sand and water can be tricky for most vehicles because they might sink, but the big Kevlar Goodyear tires were more than up to the task and great photos were the result. From there we headed primarily south towards Caledon, where Toyota had set up an off-road track. On highway curves I found there was more body roll than I expected, but it was on a number of forested lanes where the climbing power at low speeds was lacking partially because the TRD-Pro weighs in at a hefty 1,975 kg (4,355 lb). My co-driver felt 50-100 hp more turbo was the answer, but that would, in my opinion, be counter productive because of the higher fuel consumption and need for premium fuel. But that was in rear-wheel-drive not the four-wheel used at the off-road track, where in increasing rain and clay-packed mud, the au-

Left: The Toyota Tacoma is being offered for the first time with a TRD-Pro off-road package for 2017. ABOVE: The interior of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Pro is straight forward with legible and easy-to-see instrumentation. towriters there had a field day roaring around with great abandon. Driving back, we took the quick route up mostly straight Airport Road to the hotel in Blue Mountain. This is where trucks like the TRD-Pro will spend most of their lives. It didn’t drive as harshly as one might expect, but more like the intermediate pickup it is supposed to be rather than a full-bore off-roader. The cabin is nicely laid out. The front seats have limited aft travel, but that results in adequate legroom for those in the back. With a more than usable towing and payload rating and the ability to get into and out of places where a normal pickups couldn’t go plus the off-road fun capability, the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Pro offers the best of both worlds.

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905-853-5000 www.shanahanlincoln.com Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See Shanahan for complete details or call the Lincoln Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-387-9333. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible rain checkable Lincoln retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). ††Until October, 31, 2016, lease a new Lincoln on approved credit (OAC) from Lincoln Automotive Financial Services. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease offer includes freight, air tax, and PPSA but excludes administration and registration fees, fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for optional features, license and insurance. Excess kilometrage charges are 16¢per km for MKS, MKX, MKZ, MKT and MKC; 20¢per km for Navigator, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see Shanhahan for details. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ‡‡Receive a Lincoln Maintenance Protection Plan (“LMPP”) with the purchase or lease of a new Lincoln model at participating Lincoln dealerships. LMPP covers all required scheduled maintenance (as per each vehicle’s Owner’s Guide) for 2 years or 40,000 km from Warranty Start Date/zero (0) km, whichever occurs first (the “Term”); plus coverage for 6 wear items (Brake pads and linings (maximum of 1 set every 60,000km), Brake rotors (maximum of 1 set every 60,000km), Engine belts, hoses and hose clamps, Shock absorbers, Spark plugs, Wiper blades (maximum of 2 sets per year)) for the same Term, due to normal wear or defect. Limit five (5) required scheduled maintenance service visits over the Term, based on a 6-month/8,000 km interval. LMPP offer balance is transferable (transfer fee may apply) if the vehicle is sold (Canadian plans cannot be transferred to US customers). Offer is not rain checkable. Some exclusions may apply, see Shanahan Dealer for full details. ©2016 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

The Era, The Banner, The Advocate, The Express

WHEELS

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Baked fresh in our ovens

every day.

Made with real butter, our authentic pastries are a perfect pairing to your McCafé® beverage. Enjoy one today!

Plus, get a FREE† copy of the with the purchase of any breakfast item.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish

*At participating McDonald’s® restaurants in Canada. See details in-restaurant and at mcdonalds.ca For a limited time, during breakfast hours only. At participating McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area. Limit of one free newspaper per person, per visit. Quantities limited, while supplies last.

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