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The Stacey Renee Band was the headliner entertainment for the family-friendly First Night event, staged at Richmond Green New Year’s Eve. Young and old enjoyed music, food, art and magic, along with an early countdown to 2016. See photos on page 3.

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As thousands of revellers across York Region were ringing in the New Year, Najia Aslamzadeh and Nasir Ahmad were hunkered down at Mackenzie Richmond Hill hospital awaiting the arrival of their second child. But that’s not where the Maple couple was expecting to be at the time.

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Aslamzadeh had gone to the hospital around 2 p.m. for an ultrasound, because she was three days past her estimated due date. “When the nurse saw me, she said, ‘Let the doctor examine you and then the doctor will give you a date when to come so they can tell you when, actually, the baby will be due’,” she explained during an interview at her Maple condominium Tuesday afternoon.

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“So I had no idea (the baby was coming).” The ultrasound revealed her amniotic fluid was low, so Aslamzadeh was sent to the emergency department to see a doctor, she said. The emergency room doctor who examined Aslamzadeh determined her cervix was already five centimetres dilated, so she decided to stay at the hospital and wait for

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the baby to arrive. At 1:59 a.m. on Jan. 1, Aslamzadeh gave birth to a baby girl, weighing just more than 8 lbs. She became the first Mackenzie Health baby of 2016, but her arrival came nearly two hours after the GTA’s first New Year’s baby was born to a Whitby couple at Markham Stouffville Hospital. See BIG SISTER, page 9.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE FUN Families flocked to Richmond Green New Year’s Eve for fun activities such as bowling, with VanAnh Le (above, left), trying out the unusual version of the sport with dad Leduc Toan and Mark Zhang looking on. Artists young and old worked on a Happy New Year mural (top right), while magician Ben Lavallee (right) gets some help performing a string trick from Ben and Michael Babin.

York police arrest 168 drivers during holiday RIDE campaign Residents urged to call 911 for suspected drunk drivers York Regional Police arrested 168 drivers for drinking and drug-related driving offences and issued 77 three-day licence suspensions during the Festive Season Enhanced RIDE. The campaign launched Nov. 17 along with the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Project Red Ribbon campaign. The arrests and licence suspensions stemmed from RIDE spot checks, calls

from concerned citizens and regular police patrols. York Regional Police continues to urge citizens to participate in the #ImTHATPerson campaign, which encourages citizens to speak out against impaired driving. Residents also continue to participate in the Safe Roads...Your Call campaign, which encourages citizens to call 911 if they believe a driver is impaired by drugs or alcohol.

OPP CHARGE 573 DRIVERS Meanwhile, 573 drivers were charged with impaired driving during the Ontario

Provincial Police’s recent holiday RIDE program. The OPP released its results earlier this week on the program that began on Nov. 23 and concluded Jan. 2. Just over 350 people had their licences suspended following a roadside warning. OPP say the percentage of people charged with impaired driving is down slightly compared to last year, but said they still consider impaired driving a huge threat to public safety. In 2015, the OPP laid more than 6,000 alcohol and drug impaired driving charges.

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Monday, January 18 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 p.m. Monday, January 25 – Council – 7:30 p.m. Agendas for all meetings are available on the Town’s website under the Council section “Meetings and Agendas” tab. Council meetings will be held at the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 1st floor.

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ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEM For meetings held in the Council Chambers, the Town of Richmond Hill offers an assistive listening system. Should you require the use of this system, please advise the Office of the Clerk in advance by sending an e-mail to clerks@richmondhill.ca or by speaking with Clerk’s Office staff before the start of the meeting.

Employment Opportunities The Town of Richmond Hill has the following employment opportunities currently available: • Lifeguards & Swimming Instructors • School Crossing Guards • Fitness Instructor For detailed information about these and other positions, including application instructions, deadlines and file numbers, please visit the Town’s Website at RichmondHill.ca/Employment or view the public bulletin board at any one of the Town’s community centres.

Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED BY-LAW TO NAME PRIVATE ROADS The Proposed Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan applies to the area A request to enact a by-law to name the private roads located on the lands legally described as Lot 17, Registered Plan 65M-2113, designated as Part 1, Plan 65R11929 (Municipal Address: 9211 Bayview Avenue) to McGurran Lane (P) will be considered by the Committee of the Whole at its meeting to be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, and at that time, the Committee will hear from interested persons who apply to be heard (Town File No. D15-15063). The staff report prepared by the Town’s Planning and Regulatory Services Department respecting this matter will be available at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. The staff report will also be available on the Town’s website RichmondHill.ca/Meetings. If you wish to address Committee of the Whole regarding this matter, you must submit your request in writing by no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, February 1, 2016. You may send an e-mail to clerks@richmondhill. ca or fax your request to 905-771-2502. The personal information accompanying your submission will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. Notice of Collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Town of Richmond Hill’s Procedure By-law, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill. Questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the Acting Clerk at the contact information provided below. Questions respecting the information and recommendations contained in the staff report should be directed to Katherine Faria, Planner I - Subdivisions in the Planning and Regulatory Services Department at 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor, Richmond Hill, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 905-771-5543, Fax 905-771-2404 or e-mail katherine.faria@richmondhill.ca. Gloria T. Collier, Acting Clerk Town of Richmond Hill Tel: 905-747-6363 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: 905-771-2502 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca NS

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A PUBLIC MEETING is scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, to notify the public and receive comments on an amendment to the Official Plan for the Proposed Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan.

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The Proposed Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan applies to the area bounded by Harding Boulevard in the south and Levendale Road in the north. It includes properties on the east and west sides of Yonge Street.

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Purpose and Effect The Proposed Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan is a land use planning document that has been initiated by the Town and is intended to help guide future development in the Downtown area. The Town’s Official Plan (OP) sets out the vision for the Downtown Local Centre, which is intended to function as a mixeduse centre to serve adjacent neighbourhoods and represents the historic heart of Richmond Hill. The Secondary Plan will implement the broader principles and policies of the OP and establish area-specific policies for the Downtown. The OP is proposed to be amended to add the Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan to Part II of the OP.

For a nomination form and eligibility requirements, visit RichmondHill.ca/SportsChamps. Nominations close Friday, January 22, 2016 at 4 p.m. Awards will be presented in March.

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Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the Proposed Secondary Plan. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be mailed/faxed/e-mailed to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, to be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary. Official Plan Appeal: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the Secondary Plan is adopted or refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. If you wish to be notified of the adoption or refusal of the Proposed Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan (Town file Number D10-DO-STU), you must make a written request to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill ON L4B 3P4. Notice of Collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act and the Town of Richmond Hill’s Procedure By-law, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. Questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the Town Clerk at the contact information provided below. Compliance with Provincial laws respecting Notice may result in you receiving duplicate notices. The Proposed Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at the Town of Richmond Hill Planning and Regulatory Services Department, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor. Further information on the Proposed Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan is available by contacting Michelle Dobbie, Senior Planner (Policy) at (905) 771-2467 or michelle.dobbie@richmondhill.ca The Staff Report will be available at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 after 3:00 p.m. The Staff Report will also be available on the Town’s website RichmondHill.ca/Meetings. Gloria T. Collier, Acting Clerk Tel: 905-747-6363 Fax: 905-771-2502 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca DATED THIS 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2016

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After months of court hearings, recriminations, talk of plea deals and overflowing public anger, a window into an eventual outcome opened yesterday after it was announced Marco Muzzo will plead guilty. Although it remains unclear exactly what kind of sentence is being requested by the defence or Crown, Muzzo’s lawyer, Brian Greenspan, said by admitting guilt, his client is showing “remorse and contrition”. Muzzo faces 18 charges, including impaired driving resulting in death, after the Vaughan crash wiped out a large part of Brampton’s Neville-Lake family. Killed in the crash were three young children — Daniel Neville-Lake, 9, Harrison Neville-Lake, 5, and Milagros (Millie) Neville-Lake, 2, and their grandfather, Gary Neville. Josephine Frias and Neriza Neville were also hospitalized following the crash. Justice Michelle Fuerst will hear submissions as to what kind of sentence both sides are seeking — something neither the Crown nor the defence would say out loud yesterday — and then she will make a decision. Although Greenspan told gathered media there will be no “plea deal or bargain”, he also refused to disclose if there will be a financial settlement and notified the media his client will not be admitting guilt to all 18 charges. He said while there will be no joint submission, there will be an agreed statement of facts that lawyers will hammer out. “Marco Muzzo has always accepted full

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responsibility for his actions and conduct,” Greenspan said outside the court. “He said that in the first meeting. It’s been a very long and difficult ordeal. He wants the chapter to be closed as soon as possible. This is an acceptance of responsibility for what occurred.” He added that in all his 40 years practising law, this has been the most expeditious case he’s ever worked on. The admission came as cold comfort to Jennifer Neville-Lake, who said while a guilty plea means Muzzo is standing up and “acknowledging guilt” she added that, at the end of the day, Muzzo is the “reason my children aren’t here, my dad, too”. She said that while it won’t stop the pain, she might eventually learn how to carry her “broken heart around”. “We’re still living on Sept. 28... we still haven’t processed this. On Sept. 27, I woke up and I had kids, I went to bed for a few hours and then I didn’t.” As far as the sentence she’d like to see, Neville-Lake said she refuses to focus on numbers, as it leads people to be “consumed by hate”. “That’s not what I taught my kids, that’s not what my dad taught me,” she added. Neville-Lake said that while a guilty plea may allow her to take some time for herself, she also said that coming to court seemed like the only thing she had left. “(Coming to court) is the only thing left that we can do for them. When it’s over, I don’t have to get out of bed. I can stay in bed and cry all day.” Muzzo, 29, from King, will come back to court on Feb. 4 to plead guilty and there will be submissions Feb. 23 and 24.

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Stirring anger is ‘divide-and-rule’ tactic

e all know our local library is a lot more than books these days. In fact, as many fans — aka “users” or “patrons” — will tell you, the community library branch is first and foremost a place to be connected. By that I mean to Internet and, thus, every government service in your town or city, region, province and country. If you’ve tried to book a timeslot for your teen’s driving test, obtain a birth certificate or SIN document, apply for a job or even register your child for swim lessons, you know all these vital government access points are now online. Because everybody is online, right? But does everyone have access to the Internet? No. A recent article on libraries offering Wi-Fi caught my interest. Apparently, the New York City Public Library has started offering portable Wi-Fi hotspots to patrons, after a library manager noticed a crowd of people hanging around a closed branch making use of Wi-Fi bleeding from the building. Instead of thinking that the people were “stealing” from the library, this smart manager decided to do some research on this underserved clientele. He found that in The Big Apple, 27 per cent of residents did not have broadband Internet access at home. Thus, along with books and videos, patrons at 11 library branches in New York can now check out an Internet device for up to one year. Closer to home, Kitchener library has a pilot project with 20 devices available, and Toronto Public Libraries, under librarian Vickery Bowles, is apparently budgeting for a similar Wi-Fi lending project in 2016 and asking for private donors to help finance the idea. Bowles is a Richmond Hill native and, according to the Toronto Star article about library hotspots, feels that Internet access is one of the essential services a library offers its citizens. She points to the fact that

Marney Beck residents without Internet access are “really at a disadvantage when it comes to employment, looking for a job or access to government services and education”. We all know this is too true. Our reporters work weekends when our actual offices are closed, and many find it a challenge to file their stories and photos. They resort to sitting in a coffee shop or — yes — heading to the nearest library branch to send their work to editors. When a friend was looking for work and moving at the same time, she would walk to the nearest coffee outlet or employment centre for free Wi-Fi to search for jobs and send in resumes. Just last month, my own husband wanted to buy a Presto transit fare card and, despite wanting to do it the old-fashioned way at a counter with the help of a human being (to get a seniors discount), he was forced to apply online. Your local library branch, no doubt, has free Internet access and there’s also no doubt it’s popular with patrons. You don’t always have to be a “patron”. Newmarket library, for example, has three computers for use by visitors who don’t have a library card, and many more workstations and even laptops for use or to borrow to work online. Markham library branches offer free Internet with no time limits and you don’t even need a password. In Vaughan, each branch has workstations providing free Internet access and, at some branches, you can even reserve a computer. Looks like lending out Wi-Fi along with books is another idea whose time has come.

Re: What about help for Canadians, letter by K. Sedgwick, Dec. 24; and Season of giving can involve modest, priceless gifts, column by Marney Beck, Dec. 17. K. Sedgwick resents aid for Syrian refugees and reveals intense personal frustration at unemployment rates, long queues for public housing, etc. Presumably, Sedgwick knows poverty and anxiously seeks relief. Anger at humanitarian assistance for desperate people fleeing a brutal war is, however, misplaced. Joblessness and inadequate social safety nets result from corporate decisions to hoard capital, instead of investing and creating jobs, and from government choices to cut necessary social spending in order to give tax breaks and subsidies to big business. Getting poor people at home angry at poor people abroad is a familiar “divideand-rule” tactic. Like wedge issues based on gender, ethnicity and religion, it merely deflects legitimate demands for social justice by encouraging members of the “99 per cent” to get angry at each other, instead of at the real culprits. Perhaps in the new year, we can let thoughtful analysis rather than blind prejudice identify the real causes of misery and replace bigotry with solidarity.

Howard A. Doughty Richmond Hill

Work with family for mental health care China is promoting closer doctor-family co-operation to treat schizophrenia. According to Yan Jun, head of the mental health division under the disease control department of the Ministry of Health, “the therapeutic alliance formed between doctors and a patient’s fam-

ily will help patients receive continuous treatment and prevent relapses.” The ministry will apparently select several psychiatric hospitals in China to run trials of the therapeutic patterns. My family’s experience with the doctor-family model has been very successful. We meet with the psychiatrist every two months and progress is evaluated. Because family members have all been allowed to contribute to the discussion, my son now has a new diagnosis and a diagnosis that he has had since 2008 has been discarded. Medication has been reevaluated and prescribed to meet my son’s needs. All of us are taking part in our loved one’s recovery. This model allows us to ask questions of the psychiatrist, which helps us gain insight and empathy for my son’s challenges. According to a report from the Mood Disorders Association, 70 percent of mentally ill people live with their families, due mainly to the current housing crisis. Yet despite this reality, families get little support from the current mental health system, according to a 2014 a survey by the European Federation of Associations of Families of People with Mental Illness (EUFAMI), which included Canadians. So our family’s luck in finding a psychiatrist who is willing to work with families

SEND A LETTER: Email letters to mbeck@yrmg.com is rare. In fact, we journey to another city to receive this care. Ontario has had a plethora of reports on mental illness, yet none of their recommendations have been implemented. The threedecade-old Graham Report recommended that the most ill get served first. Yet this is still not happening. In May of 2015, the provincial government announced, with great fanfare, that York Region was to receive money for mental health services. Yet the quality of the lives of the families of the seriously mentally ill has not improved, and no funds appear directed to alleviate our struggles. The current system — devoid of meaningful support — underlines the real need for the doctor-family model of care. Family members are “in it for the long haul” and are committed to their relative’s care. This model allows them the opportunity to give the best possible support to their loved one.

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In early December, MP Majid Jowhari gave media a tour of his new digs. On Jan. 17, you are invited to meet him at constituency office.

You’re invited to MP’s open house The public is invited to the official opening of Richmond Hill MP Majid Jowhari’s constituency office Sunday, Jan. 17. The event, set for 2 to 4 p.m., will be held at the new office, located at 9140 Leslie St., unit 407, south of 16th Avenue, near West Beaver Creek Road. There will be a short welcome and speech around 2:30 p.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting. The remaining time will include a meetand-greet with the newly elected Liberal MP, with light refreshments. Jowhari and all MPs were in the House of Commons the first two weeks of December, then business was adjourned and MPs returned to their ridings until Parliament resumes work Jan. 25. To learn more, call 905-707-9701 or email Majid.Jowhari@parl.gc.ca - Kim Zarzour

Do you care what happens to your local tax dollars and how council spends your money? You can have your say with an interactive online tool newly launched by the Town of Richmond Hill. The citizen budget tool — at richmondhill.citizenbudget.com — lets taxpayers share their opinions on where municipal funds should be spent, from snow clearing to parks and libraries. The budget simulator, which takes about 10 minutes to complete, is designed to help residents understand how spending choices affect service levels and taxes. It also provides an opportunity to weigh in on how citizens would prioritize services and spending in 2016. “The interactive tool is intended to offer greater accessibility to government and encourage transparency,” said Regional Councillor Brenda Hogg, budget chairperson. Budget deliberations produced fireworks among councillors in recent years. One year passions were so inflamed that a council member pressed a panic button and police were called to council chambers. Last year’s vote passed by a narrow margin, but public participation in the budget process was minimal and no residents

appeared to express concern in council chambers for the 2015 budget vote. Godwin Chan, Ward 6 councillor who led the citizen tool initiative, hopes the interactive component will encourage better public engagement by inviting input “at a time and place that is convenient to them”. Each year, all council members meet over several weeks to lay out spending decisions on services such as road maintenance, fire and rescue services and community centres. Each spending choice has an impact on service levels and your municipal taxes. Responses from residents who participate in the online tool before Feb. 12 will be tabulated and shared with councillors as part of the budget process. The final decision by council will determine 2016 tax rates. Richmond Hill’s annual budget is comprised of three components: the operating budget, capital budget and water, wastewater and stormwater budget. Council is meeting through January and February to discuss the 2016 operating budget. It consists of expenses that cover day-to-day activities or operations including utilities, rent, insurance, and staff wages and benefits. Once approved by council, the budget establishes the annual tax rate.

GOOD TO KNOW: Other ways to have your say: • Drop by one of two public information sessions: Jan. 23 at Hillcrest Mall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for citizens, or business owners can attend a breakfast budget meeting Jan. 19 at the town hall, 225 East Beaver Creek Rd., 7:30 to 9 a.m. • Email budget@richmondhill.ca with comments or questions about the budget. • Attend the budget meetings or watch online. Details at richmondhill.ca • Speak with your ward councillor. Contact details at richmondhill.ca The 2016 capital budget of $84.5 million and the 10-year capital forecast, a financial plan that addresses growth and maintenance of existing infrastructure such as fire stations, pools, roads and trails, was approved in November. It is funded via town reserves, development charges and grants. You can view detailed department draft budgets and presentations by visiting the budget presentation page, http://bit. ly/1MSYGUk

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Cold weather ushers in warm-up car thefts By JEREMY GRIMALDI

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Three high-end vehicles have been taken during the first warm-up thefts of 2016. A Ford F-150 and two Mercedes Benz were stolen Monday morning from Michelle Drive and Dolce Crescent in Vaughan between 7:54 and 8:30 a.m., according to police. “This is a completely preventable crime,” said York Regional Police Const. Andy Pattenden. “The simple message is don’t leave your car unattended and running. We have these at homes and gas stations almost every single cold morning.” Pattenden said criminals are so sophisticated at this point they get orders for cer-

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For the past few years, Richmond Hill resident Wafa Elhallak (back, right, by tree) has coordinated a large group of friends to provide Christmas gifts for single moms and their children in need. Working through two churches in Richmond Hill, the group was given an age and gender of each family member to be sponsored. This generous group not only provided gifts for two families, but also gifts for several other families in need, plus items for the food bank.

With the Christmas break now over, the Richmond Hill Lightning are scheduled to resume their National Ringette League regular season when they take to the ice for three games this weekend. Currently holding down fifth place in the league standings with a 10-6-0-1-21 record, the Lightning will play two games Saturday starting off against 10th-place Le Royal de Bourassa (2-10-0-0-4) at Ed Sackfield Arena at 2 p.m. Later that day, the Lightning will play the Montreal Mission in Cambridge at 7:30 p.m. Montreal is currently in second place with a 14-0-0-1-29 record. The Lightning will conclude the weekend when they host the seventh-place Gatineau Fusion (8-6-0-1-17) at Tom Graham Arena Sunday at 11:15 a.m. The Lightning are last year’s league silver medalists. - Michael Hayakawa

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One of Toronto’s three daily, paid Chinese language newspapers has shuttered its Markham offices and stopped publishing. A reporter for the World Journal, who lost her job, told the Markham Economist & Sun that the newspaper, which published news targeted at the Taiwanese-Canadian community in the GTA, put out its last edition Dec. 31, resulting in the loss of 16 jobs. The closure comes after a Facebook message to readers in Vancouver last week stated the decision came down the pipe from the World Journal’s North American head office in New York. “We found out about two weeks ago,” said the reporter who spoke on a condition of anonymity, as she is hunting for a new job. “We don’t know the real reason because it was a head office decision. But we are all very surprised and shocked and sad.” The two other main Chinese-based publications in Toronto are Sing Tao Daily, owned in part by Torstar Corp., and Ming Pao, which serve a large Chinese immigrant population centred in Markham and Scarborough.

The World Journal, with offices at Warden Avenue and Alden Road, near Hwy. 407, is owned by the parent company of United Daily News in Taiwan. An article in the Vancouver Sun said on top of recent struggles in the newspaper industry with the movement of readership online, immigration waves might have also played a role in the paper’s demise. “Recent immigration trends presented World Journal with challenges, in addition to general newspaper industry problems,” reads the report by Chuck Chiang. “Since the immigrant wave in the 1990s, Chinese-speaking immigrants to Vancouver have largely come from Mainland China, rather than Taiwan or Hong Kong. Other Chinese news outlets report that the World Journal’s Canadian operation has been losing money for several years, although its American edition remains profitable.” While the Canadian editions have ceased publication, the paper is expected to focus on its U.S. operations, where it has editions in major centres including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and San Francisco.

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The women’s auxiliary to the Richmond Hill Legion, 233 Centre St. E., presents a Saturday night euchre Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. All invited; for details, call Betty at 905-884-5397. 7th Richmond Hill Scouts holds a Jan. 9 electronics recycling fundraiser between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at 108 Briggs Ave., south of 16th Avenue, running east of Valleymede Drive. Electronics such as TVs, DVDs, phones, tablets, stereos, batteries, etc. accepted free for environmentally responsible recycling. For details, email jimmac@ mail4me.com.

Monday, Jan. 11 Feel alone, depressed, or hopeless? The Canadian Mental Health Association offers Support for Depression groups. A Richmond Hill group meets weekly Monday nights 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at McConaghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St., room 204. No fee or registration; trained facilitators always welcome new members. For details, call CMHA York Region at 905-853-8477 or visit www.cmha-yr.on.ca

Community Calendar The Reel Thing Movie Series continues Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. with screening of film My Internship in Canada, at Rainbow Elgin Mills Theatre, 10909 Yonge St., off Yorkland in Richmond Hill. Presented in French with English subtitles, the film stars Patrick Huard as an independent MP from Quebec who finds himself in a tie-breaking vote on whether Canada will go to war in the Middle East. Tickets: $10 in advance and $12 at door. Purchase through Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts box office at 905787-8811 or rhcentre.ca.

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The Canadian Tai Chi Academy presents a Tai Chi Open House Jan. 12, 7 to 8:30

p.m., at 333 Crosby Ave, Richmond Hill, (St. Matthews United Church). Relax, re-energize, recover your health through the ancient moves of tai chi; free introductory class, For details, call 647-875-0319 or email RichmondHill@ CanadianTaiChiAcademy.org or go to CanadianTaiChiAcademy.org. The Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society welcomes everyone to its Annual General Meeting and photographic presentation of activities over the past year, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. at McConaghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St. Learn about society’s events, activities and the benefits of membership, and socialize with other gardeners. Membership, available at meetings, is $25 individual; $40 family. For details, go to richmondhillgardensociety.org

Wednesday, Jan. 13 Richmond Hill Senior Citizens’ Club 35 holds its regular members meeting Jan. 13 at M.L. McConaghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St., at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For

details, call Grace at 905-770-1448. Home on the Hill’s Family Support Group meets Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge St, in Richmond Hill; access via McLatchy Lane just west of Yonge on the north side of Major Mackenzie. Group meets the second and last Wednesdays of each month; all those supporting a loved one with serious mental illness welcome. For details, contact Maggie at maggie@rhveltheer.com.

Thursday, Jan. 14 Drop-in to on-going Thursday meditation classes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Silver Pines Public School, 112 Stave Cres., Richmond Hill. Theme Jan. 14 is Learning to Love. Meditation cultivates positive state of mind and helps overcome negative habits. Each class selfcontained, includes two guided meditations and a talk. No need to pre-register; cost $12 per class or $40 for any 4 classes. For details, visit kadampa.ca or call 416-762-8033. Shaar Shalom Synagogue, 2 Simonston Blvd., Thornhill presents Zionism & Jewish Advocacy: Through the eyes of a Convert, Jan. 14 at 1:30 p.m. Speaker Steve McDonald, deputy director of communications for the Centre for Israel & Jewish Affairs, will share his personal experiences as a Jewish convert and how they shaped

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Friday, Jan. 15 Mosaic Home Care & Community Resource Centre hosts free indoor walking club at Shops on Steeles & 404, 2900 Steeles Ave. E., Suite 218, Thornhill, starting Jan. 15, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Refreshments served after walk. Bring poles with rubber tips if you have them. For details, go to mosaichomecare.com

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Sunday, Jan. 17 Mosaic Interfaith faith group presents its annual program in honour of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday Jan. 17, 2 – 4 p.m. at Temple Har Zion, 7360 Bayview Ave., Thornhill. Speakers from younger generation will describe their involvement in social justice issues as they follow in Dr. King’s footsteps to bring about change. For details, email thisisfran@yahoo.com

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The Richmond Hill Liberal is on the lookout for the top businesses in our community, and once again, we need your help in finding them. Cast your vote from our list of nominees! From restaurants to travel agencies, pet grooming to private schools, grocery stores to landscaping companies, and everything in between, this is your opportunity to let Richmond Hill’s diverse business community- as well as every household- know which local retailers and service providers are leading the way. Our annual roster of winners will be showcased in a special edition of the newspaper in March 2016. ONE LUCKY VOTER WILL RECEIVE A $250 SHOPPING SPREE AT ANY ONE OF THE WINNING BUSINESSES IN RICHMOND HILL! Fill out this ballot by choosing one business per category and mailing or delivering it to us (address below) no later than February 5, 2016, or vote Readers’ Choice icon on the right-hand side. No photocopies will be accepted.

Best shopping Appliance Store ❏ Best Buy ❏ Leon’s ❏ Hudson’s Bay ❏ Home Depot ❏ Sears ❏ Tasco Appliances ❏ The Brick Mattress Store Bakery Shop ❏ Alice Bakery ❏ Lago Italian Bakery Inc ❏ Ginger’s Cupcakes & Desserts ❏ BB Cafe & Pastry Boutique ❏ Loblaws ❏ Longo’s ❏ Lucullus Pastries ❏ Old Bread Mill Bakery ❏ Panera Bread ❏ Richmond Court Bakery ❏ Sobey’s ❏ What a Bagel Bath Store ❏ Bed Bath & Beyond ❏ Cornerstone Bath & More ❏ Walmart ❏ York Taps Bedding Store ❏ Bed Bath & Beyond ❏ The Brick Mattress Store ❏ Mattress Mall ❏ Hudson’s Bay Bicycle Shop ❏ Evolution Cycles ❏ Sport Chek ❏ Impala Bicycles Book Store ❏ Chapters - Indigo ❏ The Rising Sun ❏ Cover Notes Bridal Shop ❏ Amour Wedding ❏ The Bridal Studio ❏ Richmond Hill Bridal Boutique Bulk Food Store ❏ Bulk Barn ❏ Costco ❏ Longo`s ❏ Tavazo

Cell Phone Centre ❏ Bell World, in Hillcrest Mall ❏ Fido ❏ Rogers, in Hillcrest Mall ❏ Telus, in Hillcrest Mall ❏ Wind Mobile Children’s Clothing Store ❏ once upon a child ❏ OshKosh B’Gosh ❏ The Children’s Place ❏ Trendy Bambini Chocolate/Candy Store ❏ Bulk Barn ❏ Purdys Chocolatier ❏ Tavazo Craft Shop ❏ DeSerres ❏ Michael’s ❏ The Art Supplies ❏ Your Fired Ceramics Department Store ❏ Canadian Tire ❏ Hudson’s Bay ❏ Sears ❏ Walmart ❏ Winners Drug Store ❏ Don Head Pharmacy ❏ Neighbourhood Pharmacy ❏ Rexall Pharma Plus ❏ Shoppers Drug Mart ❏ Total Health Pharmacy Educational Supplies ❏ Scholar’s Choice ❏ Staples Business Depot ❏ Walmart Electronic Store ❏ Best Buy ❏ Canada Computer & Electronics ❏ Golden Electronics ❏ SIG Electronics ❏ Staples Business Depot

Butcher Shop ❏ Bruno’s Fine Foods ❏ Longo’s ❏ Food Basics ❏ Carrville Food Centre ❏ Micatoni’s ❏ Sue’s Fresh Market ❏ T&T Supermarket

Fabric Store ❏ Michael’s ❏ Textilehouse Canada

Camera Store/Photography Equipment ❏ Best Buy ❏ Canada Computer & Electronics ❏ Golden Electronics ❏ SIG Electronics

Florist Shop ❏ FlowerSmart ❏ Hillcrest Florist ❏ K1 Floral Studio ❏ Loblaw’s ❏ Mona Lisa Florist ❏ Precious Flowers n Things

Camping Equipment Store ❏ Creative Outdoor & Sporting Goods ❏ Centre ❏ Canadian Tire ❏ Expat Travel Gear

Best shopping Carpet/Flooring Retailer ❏ Atlas Hardwood ❏ Cadillac Carpet & Flooring ❏ Darmaga Hardwood Flooring ❏ Encore Flooring ❏ S&R Flooring Concepts Inc

Fireplace Store ❏ Diatec Hvac Systems ❏ Econoair Heating & Cooling ❏ Kastle Fireplace

Furniture Store ❏ Hauser ❏ ikea ❏ Leon’s ❏ The Brick ❏ urban barn

Best shopping Gardening/Outdoor Store ❏ Home Depot ❏ Home Hardware Oak Ridges ❏ Oak Hill Garden Center Gift Shop ❏ Basketality ❏ Edible Arrangements ❏ FlowerSmart ❏ Winners Glass and Mirror Store ❏ Ely’s Glass ❏ Upper Canada Glass Golf Store ❏ Jeff Shuster Store ❏ Play It Again Sports ❏ Sport Chek Grocery Store ❏ Bruno’s Fine Foods ❏ Food Basics ❏ FreshCo ❏ H Mart ❏ Loblaw’s ❏ Longo’s ❏ Michael-Angelos ❏ Nick & Mira’s No Frills ❏ oak ridges market ❏ Sobeys ❏ Sue’s Fresh Market Health & Beauty Products ❏ Down to Earth Natural Foods ❏ Healthy Planet ❏ Shoppers Drug Mart Health Food Store ❏ Bulldog Nutrition Supplements ❏ Healthy Planet ❏ Down to Earth Natural Foods Hobby/Collectables Store ❏ Collectors Dreams ❏ Mastermind ❏ Michael’s ❏ Treasures Home Decorating/Accessories Store ❏ Bombay & Company ❏ Home Depot ❏ Michael`s ❏ Urban Barn ❏ Winners Home Improvement/Hardware Store ❏ Home Depot ❏ Home Hardware Jewellery Store ❏ Dynes Jewellers ❏ Mark Lash ❏ Odyssey Jewellery ❏ Peoples Jewellers ❏ Symphony Diamonds ❏ The Rising Sun Kitchen Supplies Store ❏ Bed Bath and Beyond ❏ Kitchen Stuff Plus ❏ Walmart ❏ Winners

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Best shopping Ladies Clothing Store ❏ Anna Bella ❏ BCBG ❏ Hudson’s Bay ❏ Reitman’s ❏ Sears ❏ Winners ❏ Zacks Lighting Centre ❏ Eurofase Inc ❏ Living Lighting ❏ Richmond Hill Lighting ❏ Zak’s Lingerie Store ❏ Coup de Foudre Lingerie ❏ Dick & Jane Romance Boutique ❏ Hudson’s Bay Local Strip Plaza/Mall ❏ Bayview Centre ❏ High Tech Road ❏ Hillcrest Mall ❏ Richmond Heights Marine Store ❏ Dryland Marine Sales & Service ❏ AMP Marine Inc. Mattress Store ❏ Leon’s ❏ Mattress Mall ❏ Sleep Country ❏ The Brick Mattress Store Men’s Formal Wear Store ❏ Hudson’s Bay ❏ Sunny’s Menswear ❏ Tip Top Tailors ❏ Tuxedo Royale Music and Instruments Store ❏ Cosmo Music ❏ Harmony Music Services ❏ Pro-Music Conservatory of Music Office Supply Store ❏ Staples Business Depot ❏ Supreme Office Products Limited Optical Store ❏ Crystalline Eyewear ❏ Delta Optical ❏ Gordon Wood Optical ❏ Hakim Optical ❏ Ola Optical ❏ Optical Shop Of Richmond Hill Inc Organic Food Store/Health Food Store ❏ Down To Earth Natural Foods Inc ❏ Green Life Health Food Store ❏ Healthy Planet ❏ Organic Planet Health Paint & Wallpaper Store ❏ Dulux Paints ❏ Elgin Mills Paint & Décor ❏ Home Depot ❏ Home Hardware ❏ Richmond Hill Paint Centre Party Supply Store ❏ Dollarama ❏ Michael`s ❏ Party City

Best shopping Pet Store ❏ Global Pet Foods ❏ Pet’s Friend ❏ PetSmart ❏ Pet Valu ❏ Tru Pet ❏ Woofur Dog & Cat Services Picture Framing Store ❏ Art of Framing ❏ Michaels ❏ Ray’s Picture Frames and Art Centre Shoe Store Adults ❏ Ecco ❏ Hudson’s Bay ❏ Ingeborg’s ❏ SoftMoc ❏ The Shoe Company ❏ Town shoes Shoe Store Children ❏ Belly Bumps And Babies ❏ Kiddie Kobbler ❏ Olly Shoes ❏ OshKosh B’Gosh ❏ Payless Sporting Goods Store ❏ Canadian Tire ❏ Fresh Fit Sports ❏ Kenmark Snowsports ❏ Play it Again Sports ❏ Sport Check ❏ The Goalie Crease Toy Store ❏ Mastermind ❏ Miko Toy Warehouse ❏ My Gifted Child ❏ Toys R Us ❏ WizKidz.ca Vacuum Store ❏ Appliance Haus ❏ House Depot ❏ Miele ❏ Vacuum Warehouse ❏ VacWorks Water Supplier/Filter System ❏ Aquabon Water Refiners Ltd ❏ Canadian Frost Pure Water ❏ Cedar Springs Water ❏ Muskoka Pure Water Inc. ❏ Town of Richmond Hill ❏ Ultraclear Water ❏ Water Mart-Total Water Treatment Inc Window & Door Company ❏ Kingsview Home Improvements Majesticon Inc. ❏ Windows and Doors ❏ The Window & Door Specialist Ltd. ❏ VR Windows & Doors ❏ WinCan Windows & Doors Inc. Window Coverings Store ❏ Blinds to Go ❏ Gallant Art Window Fashions ❏ Gotcha Covered ❏ Sears Women’s Accessories Store ❏ Aldo ❏ Ardene ❏ Hudson’s Bay ❏ Sears

Accounting Firm ❏ Edwin Law ❏ Triple M Accounting ❏ TurnerMoore Animal Hospital/Veterinarian ❏ Arnold Cres Animal Hospital ❏ Bayview Hill Animal Hospital ❏ Bayviewwoods Animal Hospital ❏ Canyon Hill Animal Hospital ❏ Don Head Village Animal Clinic ❏ Richmond Hill Animal Hospital ❏ Tower Hill-Bathurst Animal Hospital ❏ Weldrick Animal Hospital ❏ Yonge 16th Pet Hospital Bank/Trust Company ❏ Bank of Montreal ❏ CIBC ❏ HSBC ❏ Royal Bank of Canada ❏ TD Canada Trust Banquet Facility ❏ Elegance Banquet Hall ❏ Oakview Terrace Reception Centre ❏ Paramount Times Banquet Hall ❏ Premier Banquet & Convention Centre ❏ Richmond Hill Golf ❏ Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites ❏ Summit Golf Club Brew Your Own Wine/Beer ❏ The Brew Kettle ❏ Vin Bon Richmond Hill ❏ Winelicious Car Rental ❏ AVIS ❏ Bristol ❏ Budget ❏ Discount ❏ Enterprise ❏ Hertz Catering Company ❏ Catering By Mario ❏ Big City Gourmet Catering ❏ Ida’s Kitchen ❏ Nonna’s Oven ❏ Sweetwater Gourmet Catering ❏ That`s Italian Catering Cleaning Company ❏ Merry Maids ❏ Molly Maid ❏ VP Cleaning Services Computer Repair ❏ Best Buy ❏ Big Boss Computers Inc ❏ Canada computers ❏ Future Gadgets ❏ PCKicks Computer Help Force ❏ Tell Me About Computers ❏ Wireless Plus LTD ❏ Your Computer Technician Contractor ❏ AMPAC Paving & Concrete ❏ Jumeirah Kitchens ❏ Martino Contractors ❏ Stan Mechanical Contractors Ltd. ❏ Stephen from Pool Care ❏ Wood Art Building Services ❏ Wally from Bishop Roofing & Contracting Courier Service ❏ Canada Post ❏ FedEx ❏ Purolator ❏ UPS

BEST BUSINESS Dance Studio ❏ Arthur Murray Dance Studio ❏ Bravo! The Centre for Dance ❏ C.B. Dance Academy ❏ DanceTastic Studio ❏ JCB Danceworks ❏ Maple Academy of Dance ❏ Somerville Dance Academy ❏ Soul in Motion Dance ❏ Vlad’s Dance Company Day Camp ❏ Camp Eden ❏ Camp Kinetic ❏ Holy Trinity School ❏ TMS Discovery Day Camp ❏ YMCA Richmond Hill Daycare Centre ❏ Active Kidz ❏ Busy Bee Preschool ❏ Genesis Community Daycare Centre ❏ Lullaboo Nursery and Childcare Center ❏ Mini-Skool A Child’s Place ❏ Shining Stars Childcare ❏ YMCA Richmond Hill Driving School ❏ All Star ❏ AMB ❏ A.S. Driving School ❏ Tomorrow’s Drivers ❏ Young Drivers Dry Cleaners ❏ Adelphi Dry Cleaners & Alterations ❏ Cozy Dry Cleaners ❏ Loblaws ❏ London Cleaners ❏ Roseview Employment Agency ❏ AppleOne ❏ Express Employment Professionals ❏ Grant Martin & Associates ❏ TEK Staff It Solutions ❏ VPI Inc. Fitness Centre ❏ Goodlife Fitness ❏ LA FITNESS ❏ Richmond Hill Crossfit ❏ Snap Fitness ❏ Town of Richmond Hill ❏ Women’s Fitness Clubs of Canada ❏ Wynn Fitness Clubs Financial Planner ❏ Anthony Dinatolo at RBC 9325 yonge street ❏ Janine Purves at Assante Capital ❏ Management Ltd ❏ Page and Associates Ltd. ❏ WealthWorks Financial Funeral Home ❏ Elgin Mills Visitation Centre ❏ Marshall Funeral Home Gas Station ❏ Esso ❏ Petro Canada ❏ Shell ❏ Ultramar Gymnastics Club ❏ ASF Gymnastics ❏ Core Training Gymnastics Centre ❏ Richmond Hill Gymnastics ❏ York Stars Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

BEST BUSINESS Hair Salon ❏ Adam & Eve ❏ Ava Hair & Spa Inc ❏ Axcess Salon & Spa ❏ Baythorn Hair & Nail Salon ❏ Cerilli Beauty Centre ❏ Fanny K. Salon ❏ Framar ❏ Great Clips ❏ NRG Salon Spa ❏ Orchid Beauty & Hair Salon ❏ Organic Locks ❏ Rogue Stylist ❏ Salon Michael Hair and Esthetics ❏ Sensation Salon, Spa and Tanning Hairstylist/Barber ❏ Fanny k at Fanny K. Salon ❏ Farah Aghajani at Farah Aghajani Salon & Spa ❏ Frank Policicchio at Framar Salon ❏ Harry at Sensation Salon, Spa and Tanning ❏ Michael at Salon Michael ❏ Sean Spence at Rogue Stylist ❏ Tony Cerilli at Cerilli Beauty Centre Heating and Air Conditioning ❏ Econo Air ❏ Mr. Heat Mechanical Inc. ❏ Northland Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd ❏ Phoenix Heating & Cooling ❏ Suberban ❏ Universal Heating & Cooling Hotel/Motel ❏ Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North ❏ Canadas Best Value Inn-Richmond Hill/Toronto North ❏ Emerald Isle Motel ❏ Knight’s Inn ❏ Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto - Markham ❏ Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites ❏ Summit Inn ❏ Travelodge Richmond Hill Insurance Agent ❏ Angek Ng at The Co-operators ❏ Oliver Fabbro at Fabbro & Douglas Insurance Brokers ❏ G. Bonuanie from Idris Insurance Brokers Ltd ❏ Grey Power ❏ Lora Cai at State Farm Insurance ❏ Susan Tan at State Farm Insurance Insurance Company ❏ Allstate Insurance Company Of Canada ❏ Axion Insurance Services Inc. ❏ Fabbro & Douglas Insurance Brokers ❏ Idris Insurance Brokers Ltd ❏ Intact Insurance ❏ TD Canada Trust ❏ Idris Insurance Brokers Ltd ❏ State Farm Insurance ❏ Sun Life ❏ The Personal Interior Decorating Company ❏ Esther Tracy Interiors ❏ Galleria by Najarian Interiors ❏ Lumar Interiors ❏ Monaco Interiors Investment/Financial Company ❏ Edward Jones ❏ Investment Planning Counsel ❏ CIBC ❏ Royal Bank of Canada ❏ Manulife Financial ❏ Maxium Financial Services ❏ Sun Life Financial ❏ Wilbridge Investment & Financial Services

BEST BUSINESS

Landscape Company/Lawn Service ❏ Affordable Maintenance ❏ Boot’s Landscaping And Maintenance Ltd ❏ Jack’s Landscaping ❏ Lawnsavers ❏ Reynolds Landscape Group Inc. ❏ The Gardener Landscape Maintenance & Snow Removal ❏ The Weed Man

Photography Studio ❏ AGI Studio ❏ Everlasting Moments ❏ Hilda Studio ❏ Jun Photo Studio ❏ West Photography ❏ Walmart

Laser Hair Removal ❏ Dr. Robertus Laser and Cosmetic Clinic ❏ Laser Medical Clinic ❏ Ny Beauty Solutionz ❏ Reflections Laser Clinic ❏ SKIN MED Laser Clinic ❏ Skin Vitality Medical Clinic

Plumbing Services/Plumber ❏ Cirton Plumbing & Drain Ltd. ❏ Enercare ❏ Harris Plumbing ❏ Nor-Line Plumbing & Mechanical ❏ Powell Plumbing Supply Ltd

Lawyer ❏ Barry Kaufman ❏ Mr. Behdad Hosseini at Hossenini Law Firm ❏ Scott Turton Legal Services ❏ Falconeri Munro Tucci ❏ Manavi Law ❏ SBMB Law ❏ Scott Turton Manicure/Pedicure ❏ Fanny Nails ❏ Ladybug Nail and Spa ❏ Massage Habit ❏ Nice One Nails ❏ Only You ❏ Pedi N Nails ❏ Polished Beauty Bar ❏ Sensation Salon, Spa and Tanning ❏ Spa Bobos ❏ Top Pro Nails Martial Arts Club ❏ Chung’s Taekwondo Academy ❏ Northern Karate ❏ Superkids Karate ❏ Han’s Taekwondo Academy Montessori School ❏ Century Montessori Private Schools ❏ Galaxy Montessori ❏ Grow and Learn Montessori Academy ❏ North Hill Montessori ❏ Richmond Hill Montessori & Elementary Private School ❏ TMS School Bayview Campus Moving Company ❏ Nortown Moving ❏ PrimeCity Richmond Hill ❏ Richmond Hill Movers ❏ Smart Movers Music Instruction School ❏ Arcadia Academy of Music Richmond Hill ❏ Cosmo School of Music ❏ Gia’s Music School Inc ❏ Stream school of music ❏ Wondermusic School Newspaper ❏ The Liberal ❏ Toronto star Pet Groomer ❏ Pet Chateau ❏ PetSmart ❏ PetValu ❏ Woofur Dog & Cat Services Office Cleaner ❏ Ace Cleaners ❏ Golden Line Property Maintenance ❏ Merry Maids ❏ VP Cleaning Services Pet Training ❏ 4 Paws Training & Pet Services ❏ My Obedient Dog ❏ K9 Dojo

Pilates Studio ❏ Pilates Bodies by Dina

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BEST BUSINESS Accountant ❏ Hennick Herman LLP ❏ Stratking Accounting and Tax ❏ Professional Corporation

Pool & Spa Supply Company ❏ Dolphin Cove ❏ International Pool And Spa Richmond Hill ❏ Pool Craft ❏ Pools Plus Service & Maintenance Inc. ❏ York Region Hot Tub & Leisure Print Shop ❏ 905printing.com ❏ Kwik Kopy Printing - KKP ❏ Minuteman Press ❏ Staples Business Depot ❏ Sure Print & Design ❏ UPS - Richmond Hights Plaza Private School ❏ Discovery Academy High School ❏ Holy Trinity School ❏ Richland Academy ❏ The Prestige School ❏ TMS School Retirement Home ❏ Delmanor Elgin Mills ❏ Elginwood Long Term Care ❏ Oak Ridges Retirement Community ❏ Revera - Hilltop Place ❏ Richmond Hill Retirement Residence Roofing Company ❏ Bishop Roofing & Contracting ❏ Edmunds ❏ Maple Roofing Supplies ❏ Roofing Experts ❏ Unique Roofing ❏ WOW Roofing and Insulation Shoe Repair ❏ Heelstop ❏ Golden Fur Shoe Repair Spa Salon & Esthetics ❏ Ava Hair & Spa Inc ❏ Caesar Spa ❏ Only You Salon Spa ❏ Richmond Hill Natural Therapies & Spa Namaste ❏ Sensation Salon, Spa and Tanning ❏ Spa Bobos ❏ The Rising Sun ❏ VIP Spa Storage ❏ Abacus Self Storage ❏ Public Storage Richmond Hill ❏ SelfStor Storage Tailor Shop ❏ Adelphi Dry Cleaners & Alterations ❏ Executive Alteration Tailor Shoppe ❏ Magic Needle ❏ Stitch It Clothing Alterations ❏ Tip Top Tailors Tanning Salon ❏ California Waves Tanning & Sunless Spa ❏ Planet Sun Tanning & Sunless Spa ❏ Sensation Salon, Spa and Tanning ❏ Tan7 Richmond Hill

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18 BEST BUSINESS Taxi Service ❏ Advance-Unique Taxi & Limousine Service Ltd ❏ Minute Taxi ❏ Royal Taxi ❏ Todays Taxi ❏ Uber Travel Agency ❏ Expedia CruiseShipCenters, Richmond Hill ❏ Imagine Holidays ❏ Marlin Travel ❏ Mandi Tours ❏ Richmond Hill Travel Service ❏ Sears Travel Upholsterer ❏ Mike Interiors Upholstery ❏ Nora’s Upholstery ❏ Ter-Can Products & Upholstery ❏ World Upholstery Weight Loss Clinic ❏ Active-Med Health & Wellness Centre ❏ Bernstein Diet & Health Clinics ❏ Curves ❏ Herbal Magic Weight Loss Centre ❏ Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center Yoga Studio ❏ Attitudes Dance Studio ❏ Indigo Yoga Barre ❏ Moksha yoga ❏ My Yoga Studio ❏ Sunlilyoga ❏ Yoga Tree BEST DINING EXPERIENCE

All Around Restaurant ❏ 3 coins Open Kitchen ❏ Aneal’s Taste of the Islands ❏ BB Cafe & Pastry Boutique ❏ Big Daddy’s ❏ Georgy Porgy’s ❏ Il Fornello ❏ Milestones ❏ Oregano ❏ Piatto Vecchio ❏ Restoran Malaysia ❏ Richmond Court ❏ Richmond Grill ❏ Symposium ❏ Thai Basil ❏ The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

BEST DINING EXPERIENCE Buffet/All You Can Eat ❏ Chako BBQ ❏ Mandarin ❏ The Host Fine Indian Cuisine ❏ Touro Churrascaria Caribbean ❏ Aneal’s taste of the island ❏ Caribbean Jerk Pit Casual Dining ❏ 3 coins Open Kitchen ❏ Aneal’s Taste of the Islands ❏ King Henry’s Arms ❏ Lone Star Texas Grill ❏ Panera Bread ❏ Rhapsody Continental Hungarian Cuisine ❏ Sarpa ❏ That’s Italian Chicken Restaurant/Chicken Wings ❏ All Star Wings ❏ Archibald’s Neighbourhood Pub ❏ East Side Mario`s ❏ King Henry’s Arms ❏ Nando’s ❏ St. Louis Bar and Grill ❏ Swiss Chalet ❏ Wild Wing ❏ Wing Machine Chinese Restaurant ❏ Bayview Court ❏ Choice Of The Orient ❏ General Thai and Chinese Cuisine ❏ Golden Hoy ❏ Jim Chai Kee Noodle ❏ Mandarin ❏ Ming’s Garden ❏ Mister Moon ❏ Premier Banquet Hall ❏ Richmond Court Coffee Shop/Doughnuts/Pastries ❏ BB Cafe & Pastry Boutique ❏ Caffe Demetre ❏ Coffee time ❏ Covernotes ❏ La Rocca Café ❏ Old Mill Bakery ❏ Panera Bread ❏ The Bagel Stop ❏ The Second Cup ❏ Tim Hortons ❏ Starbucks

Breakfast ❏ 3 coins Open Kitchen ❏ Allencourt restaurant ❏ BB Cafe & Pastry Boutique ❏ Big Daddy’s ❏ Cora`s ❏ Egg Smart ❏ My Kitchen ❏ Steer Inn ❏ Sunset Grill ❏ Symposium ❏ What a Bagel

Fine Dining ❏ Cafe En Passant ❏ Fraticelli’s Italian Grill & Bar ❏ Il Fornello ❏ Richmond Grill ❏ Sarpa ❏ The Octagon Restaurant

Brunch ❏ 3 coins Open Kitchen ❏ Aneal’s Taste of the Islands ❏ BB Cafe & Pastry Boutique ❏ Big Daddy’s ❏ Caribbean Jerk Pit ❏ China Buffet King ❏ Cora`s ❏ Il Fornello ❏ Lone Star Texas Grill ❏ Mandarin ❏ Mexican Amigos ❏ Panera Bread ❏ Rhapsody Hungarian Restaurant ❏ Richmond Grill ❏ Sarpa Restaurant ❏ Sunset Grill ❏ Tanaka Sushi ❏ That’s Italian ❏ The Host Fine Indian Cuisine ❏ Touro Churrascaria ❏ Wimpys Diner

Greek Restaurant ❏ Jimmy The Greek ❏ Krystos Modern Greek Cuisine ❏ Mini Souvlaki Greek Cuisine ❏ Mr. Greek ❏ Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine ❏ Steer Inn

Fish & Chips ❏ Allencourt Restaurant ❏ King Henry's Arms ❏ York Fish & Chips

Hamburger ❏ 3 Coins Open Kitchen ❏ Bruno’s Fine Foods ❏ Big Boys Burgers ❏ Burger King ❏ Harvey’s ❏ Hero Burger ❏ Joe’s Hamburgers ❏ Mc Donalds ❏ Montana’s ❏ South St. Burger ❏ Steer Inn ❏ Wimpy’s

BEST DINING EXPERIENCE Ice Cream ❏ Baskin Robbins ❏ Dairy Queen ❏ Mc Donalds ❏ Menchies ❏ Ti Amo Gelato & Café ❏ Yogen Fruz Indian Restaurant ❏ Adrak ❏ Bombay BBQ Hut ❏ Bombay’s Chutney ❏ The Host Italian Restaurant ❏ Fellini’s ❏ Fraticelli’s Italian Grill & Bar ❏ Il Fornello ❏ Nonna’s Oven ❏ Oregano Pizza & Pasta ❏ Piatto Vecchio ❏ Sarpa ❏ Solo Maria ❏ That’s Italian ❏ Tutti Panini Japanese Restaurant/Sushi ❏ 998 Naruto Sushi ❏ Ichiban Fish House ❏ Izakaya Tsuki ❏ kiyo sushi ❏ Mi-NE Sushi ❏ Oyaji Sushi ❏ Tomo Sushi Outdoor Patio ❏ Falcon And Firkin ❏ Mexican Amigos ❏ Milestones ❏ Touro Churrascaria ❏ The Keg Steakhouse + Bar ❏ Turtle Jack’s Muskoka Grill Pizza ❏ Abruzzo ❏ Little Caesars ❏ Mamma’s Pizza ❏ Nonna’s Oven ❏ Pizza House ❏ Pizza Hut ❏ Pizza Nova ❏ pizza pizza ❏ That’s Italian Pub ❏ All Stars ❏ Archibald’s Neighbourhood Pub ❏ Falcon and Firkin ❏ King Henry’s Arms ❏ London Pub & Grill ❏ St. Louis ❏ The3Brewers Salad Bar ❏ Fresh Fusion ❏ Mandarin ❏ Touro Churrascaria Seafood Restaurant’ ❏ Crab Harbour ❏ Ocean Seafood Restaurant ❏ Omei Restaurant ❏ The Keg Steakhouse + Bar Sports Bar ❏ All Stars ❏ East Side Mario`s ❏ Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill ❏ London Pub & Grill ❏ St. Louis Barand Grill ❏ Turtle Jack`s Steak Restaurant ❏ Kelsey`s ❏ Montana`s ❏ The Octagon ❏ The Keg Steakhouse + Bar ❏ Touro Churrascaria Tea Room ❏ Burr House Tea Room & Gallery ❏ Covernotes ❏ Ten Ren Tea Time

BEST DINING EXPERIENCE Thai Restaurant ❏ Thai 5 café ❏ Thai Basil ❏ Thai Express ❏ South China Food ❏ Stars Of Thai Cuisine BEST HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS Acupuncture ❏ Advanced Acupuncture and Herbal ❏ ArtLine Acupuncture & Osteopathy Holistic Centre ❏ C.A.R.E. Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation ❏ GAO Rehab & Wellness ❏ George’s Health Clinic ❏ Richmond Hill Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Clinic ❏ St. Joseph’s Rehab & Wellness Clinic Chiropractor ❏ Chiro-Med Rehab Centre ❏ Dr. Adamat St. Joseph Rehab ❏ Dr. Allan Horowitz ❏ Meridian Spine + Sport ❏ New Directions In Health ❏ Snider Chiropractic Clinic ❏ Spinal care Chiropractic Clinic Dental Hygienist ❏ Angie from Hillcrest Dental ❏ Cathy from Expressions Dental Care ❏ Expressions Dental Care - Michelle Cortes ❏ Joyce from Richmond Green Dental Care ❏ Katharine from Expressions Dental Care ❏ Lois from North Hill Dental Center ❏ Mary from Richmond Hill Dental Hygiene Dentist ❏ Apple day Dental Care ❏ Dentistry in Aurora - Holistic ❏ Dr. Ria Pudjo Dental Office ❏ Dr. Michael Krawczuk Dental Office ❏ Dr. Filberto Montis Dental Office ❏ Expressions Dental Care ❏ Forestwood Dentistry ❏ Hillcrest Dental Centre ❏ Polar Dental ❏ Richmond Hill Dentistry ❏ Richmond Green Dental Care ❏ Tower Hill Dental ❏ Upper Yonge Dental ❏ Village Dental Care Denturist ❏ Alvin Leung Denture Clinic ❏ Jack from Expressions Dental Care ❏ Harry from Polar Dental Centres ❏ Mordy from Bayview Hill Dental Centre Esthetician ❏ Afsan-from salon michael ❏ Caterina Cerilli from Polished Beauty Bar ❏ Cheryl White ❏ Cindy Griffin from The Rising Sun ❏ Olga from Sensation Salon Spa ❏ Shamiza from Sugarme Spa ❏ Tina from Only You Foot Specialist ❏ Dr. Kellen from Oak Ridges Foot clinic ❏ Dr. Stuart Sackman from Richmond Hill Foot Clinic ❏ Step it UP Foot, Orthotic & Health Care General Practitioner ❏ Dr. Brian Berger ❏ Dr. Christian Kako ❏ Dr. David Kirsh ❏ Dr. John Currid ❏ Dr. Mandeep Wadhwa ❏ Dr. Masuma Mahmood Contractor ❏ Dr. Meera Selvakone ❏ Dr. Rica Bukmuz ❏ Richpoint Medical

BEST HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS Hearing Centre ❏ Helix Hearing Care ❏ House of Hearing Clinic ❏ ListenUP! Canada ❏ Pinnacle Hearing Centre ❏ Rickbi Hearing Clinic Inc ❏ Upper Canada Hearing & Speech Centre Homeopathic Medicine ❏ Down to Earth ❏ Healthy Planet ❏ Richmond Hill Naturopathic Clinic Hypnotherapist ❏ Nicole & Elliott from Balanced Body Mind Spirit ❏ Peter Dennis Massage Therapist ❏ Carolyn Johann RMT ❏ Foot Bar ❏ Hills view Massage & Therapy ❏ Jon Hall ❏ Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa ❏ Mee Skin Care Centre ❏ Richmond Hill Natural Therapies & Spa Namaste ❏ St Joseph’s Rehab & Wellness Clinic ❏ Trinity Healing Center Naturopathic Doctor ❏ Chelsea Derry Naturopathic Doctor ❏ Dr. Gabriella Chow ❏ Limitless Health ❏ Meridian Spine + Sport ❏ Richmond Hill Naturopathic Clinic Optometrist ❏ Dr. Gordon Wood ❏ Dr. Joesph Patel ❏ Dr. Susan Capitelli ❏ Dr. Tiffany Sum ❏ Dr. Brian Feinstein ❏ Dr. Sharon Woo ❏ Dr. Susan Capitelli Pharmacist ❏ Rexall Pharmacy (Weldrick and Yonge) ❏ Neighbourhood Pharmacy ❏ Shoppers Drug Mart ❏ Times Pharmacy ❏ Tom & Joe Pharma save ❏ Total Health Pharmacy Physiotherapist ❏ Neuro Core Physiotherapy and Pilates Centre ❏ St. Joseph Rehab ❏ Times Physical Therapy & Rehab ❏ York-Med Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre Reflexologist ❏ Balanced Body Mind Spirit ❏ Footscape Reflexology Spa ❏ Richmond Hill Natural Therapies & Spa Namaste ❏ Richmond St. Wellness Centre ❏ Sue Todd Reflexology and Aromatherapy Walk-in Clinic ❏ All About Health Medical Centre ❏ Oak Ridges Medical Centre ❏ Richpoint Medical Centre ❏ Uptown Health Centre ❏ Walk in Clinic on Bayview

19 Real Estate Agent ❏ Carey Thorpe ❏ Christine Field ❏ David Black ❏ Ena Smit ❏ James Alexiou ❏ Janet Chau ❏ Jason Atkins ❏ John Procenko ❏ Mauro Bucci ❏ Michelle Branigan ❏ Paula Minuti ❏ Roy Cado ❏ Shaun Vizzacchero ❏ Silvia Wong ❏ Sonia Kaplan ❏ Sue Mills Real Estate Team ❏ Anne Winstone & Jayne Zahra, Royal LePage ❏ John Procenko Real Estate Team ❏ The Daryl King Team ❏ The Jay Miller Team ❏ The Mills Team ❏ The Politis Brienza Team ❏ Team Zold Mortgage Broker ❏ Benson Mortgages ❏ Centum Mortgage Professionals Corporation ❏ Mortgage Edge ❏ Scott Windsey, Alpha House ❏ Zohreh Fayaz, TD Mobile Mortgage Specialist Real Estate Brokerage ❏ Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd. ❏ Forest Hill Real Estate ❏ Homelife Victory Realty Inc ❏ Right at home realty ❏ RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd ❏ Royal Lepage Your Community Realty Art Gallery ❏ Boynton House Art Exhibition Space ❏ Dadashi Art Gallery ❏ Ken’s Art & Picture Frame Place ❏ The Mill Pond Gallery

BEST ENTERTAINMENT Billiards/Pool Hall ❏ Hallmark Billiards ❏ King Henry’s Arms ❏ Master Q’s Bowling ❏ Richmond Hill Pro Bowl ❏ World bowl Children’s Entertainment ❏ Epic Celebrations Party Lounge ❏ Explore Centre ❏ M & S Kidz Land ❏ Putting Edge ❏ Pvp Sports ❏ Laser Quest Richmond Hill ❏ Treehouse Play Centre Cinema Complex ❏ Rainbow Cinemas Elgin Mills ❏ Silvercity ❏ York Cinemas Driving Range ❏ Bathurst Glen ❏ Bloomington Downs Golf Course ❏ Within Range Golf Centre Inc. Live Entertainment/Music Hall ❏ Archibald’s Neighbourhood Pub ❏ Cosmopolitan Music Hall ❏ London Pub ❏ Marlowe Restaurant & Wine Bar ❏ Mexican Amigos ❏ Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Live Theatre ❏ Curtain Club ❏ Richmond Hill Theatre for the Performing Arts BEST ENTERTAINMENT Local Golf Course ❏ Bathurst Glen ❏ Bloomington Downs ❏ Diamond Black Golf Club ❏ Richmond Hill Golf Club ❏ Summit Golf & Country Club

BEST AUTOMOTIVE Auto Body Shop ❏ Barry’s Quality Care Automotive ❏ Canadian Tire ❏ Car House Auto Service ❏ Fix Auto Richmond Hill ❏ Forest Hill North Auto Collision ❏ Lucky Eight Automotive Ltd. ❏ Master Mechanic Auto Parts Store ❏ Atom Auto Parts ❏ Barry’s Quality Care Automotive ❏ Canadian Tire ❏ Partsmart Auto Parts Inc. ❏ PartSource ❏ NAPA Auto Parts Auto Service ❏ Active Green + Ross ❏ Autopro-Goodyear ❏ Barry’s Quality Care Automotive ❏ Canadian Tire ❏ Carboy Auto Inc. ❏ Carcone’s Automotive Repair Service ❏ Dave Sanderson & Son ❏ Duke Motors ❏ Gold Guard ❏ Goodyear Mars Tire ❏ Ilias Service Centre Ltd ❏ Lucky Eight Automotive Ltd. ❏ Master Mechanic ❏ Mr. Lube ❏ Richmond Hill Toyota Car Wash ❏ Esso ❏ Fine Details ❏ Petro Canada ❏ Rust Check ❏ Still A Carwash Inc Domestic Car Dealership ❏ Twin Hill Ford ❏ Wilson Niblet

BEST AUTOMOTIVE Import Car Dealership ❏ Alta Nissan ❏ Lexus Of Richmond Hill ❏ Richmond Hill Honda ❏ Richmond Hill Hyundai ❏ Richmond Hill Subaru ❏ Richmond Hill Toyota ❏ Richmond Hill Mitsubishi ❏ Avante Mazda ❏ Volkswagen Richmond Hill Muffler Shop ❏ Carcone’s Automotive Repair Service ❏ Master Mechanic ❏ Meineke Car Care Centre ❏ Midas New Car Salesperson ❏ Alta Nissan Richmond Hill ❏ Avante Mazda ❏ Volkswagen Richmond Hill ❏ Lexus Of Richmond Hill ❏ Richmond Hill Mitsubishi ❏ Richmond Hill Subaru ❏ Richmond Hill Toyota ❏ Twin Hills Ford Lincoln ❏ Wilson Niblett Oil Change/Lube ❏ Goodyear Mars Tire ❏ Jiffy lube

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BEST REAL ESTATE

BEST AUTOMOTIVE ❏ Lucky Eight Automotive Ltd. ❏ Mr. Lube Tire Store ❏ Barry’s Quality Care Automotive ❏ Canadian Tire ❏ Costco ❏ Extreme Wheel & Tire ❏ Firestone Tire & Automotive Centre ❏ Oak Ridges Tire And Auto Centre ❏ Richmond Hill Hyundai ❏ Richmond Hill Tire Inc ❏ Superior Tire & Auto ❏ Goodyear Mars Tire ❏ TrilliTires Transmission Shop ❏ Automatics Plus ❏ Mister Transmission ❏ Mr. Lube ❏ Richmond Hill Transmission Used Car Salesperson ❏ Richmond Hill Hyundai ❏ Volkswagen Richmond Hill ❏ MyCar ❏ Richmond Hill Subaru ❏ Richmond Hill Fine Cars ❏ Richmond Hill Honda ❏ Summit Auto Wholesale

3 EASY STEPS TO ENTER! 1) PRINT your choice beside as many selections as you wish (minimum 25) 2) Fill our your name, address and phone number in the box at right. 3) Drop off or mail the ENTIRE FORM to the Richmond Hill Liberal by February 5, 2016, or vote online at yorkregion.com

Name: ___________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Postal Code: ______________________________________________ Phone:___________________________________________________ c/o Readers’ Choice Richmond Hill Liberal 50 McIntosh Drive., Unit 115, Markham, ON, L3R 9T3

CONTEST RULES: No purchase necessary. Contest open to Ontario residents 18 years of age or older. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. One (1) winner will receive a gift certificate (retail value of $250), which can be redeemed at the businesses of any one of the 2015 Readers Choice Winners. Entrants must correctly answer, unaided, a mathematical skill-testing question to be declared a winner. Contest closes February 5, 2016 at 11:59pm.

You deserve the Oak Ridges lifestyle! If your wish list for a perfect retirement includes good friends, beautiful surroundings, superb service and a choice of enjoyable activities each day, then Oak Ridges is about to make your dreams come true. Call JEANNINE or KRISTEN today to arrange your personal tour and lunch. We can help you design your perfect retirement!

Thank you to all the fabulous residents of Richmond Hill for their nomination!

(905) 773-4220 12925 Yonge St, Richmond Hill King Road and Yonge Street Info@OakRidgesRetirement.com 3047

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BUSINESS UNIT: Aurora, ON THE OPPORTUNITY York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a permanent part-time Pocket Feeder position for the Aurora Warehouse, working up to 19 hours a week. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Pocket Feeder is responsible for feeding flyers into pockets of the Alphaliner machine. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Lifting flyer bundles to machine pockets • Preparing flyers from insertion into pockets • Feeding flyers into machine pockets • Maintain a clean work area • Hours fluctuate seasonally based on insert/flyer volume • Perform physical material handling • Other duties as assigned Kitchen company requires: SALES/ DESIGNER NEW KITCHEN & REFACING INSTALLER, FINISHER TILE INSTALLER Must be reliable, have clean record and own vehicle. Send resume to: hrcmtk@gmail.com

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F/T CAREGIVER to care for elderly person with a spine condition, private home (Thornhill). 40hrs/wk. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm including unpaid breaks. Temp 2yr position. $13.76/hr (overtime $20.64). 10 days vacation. 5 days paid sick leave. Live-in option available at no charge (not a condition of employment). Duties: Administer bedside and personal care/hygiene, dressing/undressing, housekeeping, meal preparation, childcare, pet care. 1yr exp or 6 months training req’d and completion of secondary school. Must be able to communicate in English. Contact: mary@vinbon.ca, 416-746-4501.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and thoroughly, with minimal errors • Able to remain alert and maintain a high level of concentration • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team • Attention to detail • Have their own transportation

If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to esmyth@yrmg.com by January 15, 2016. Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

NMG, an expanding company located in Newmarket, Ontario manages Marketing Groups in five industries: foodservice, disposable supplies, restaurant equipment & supplies, industrial supplies, and lighting. NMG is seeking a self-motivated individual to join our SPECTRA Team in a full-time position as a: MEMBER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE You will be responsible for: •Building sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication with all Members •Handling of Member questions providing appropriate solutions and follow up to ensure resolution •Keeping records of Member interactions and file documents Qualifications: •College/University education •Excellent communicator (written and verbal) - French an asset •Excellent to superior time management and organizational skills •Must possess strong multi-tasking skills and be able to work independently •Skilled user of MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook (or similar package)

If you are interested in this challenging position, please email or fax your resume including salary expectations to: EMAIL: trp@newmarketgroup.com FAX: 905-898-0162 Web: (www.newmarketgroup.com)

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), NMG will provide reasonable accommodations, accessible formats and communication supports upon request to persons with disabilities who take part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Richmond Hill, Bayview & 16th Ave. FT $11.25-$12.00/hr, 44 hrs/week. Assisting parents with child care for 3 children age 7-16 and household duties. 3+years’ relevant experience, completion of college, fluent in speaking/writing English. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment. Contact Christine: judypun@leeli.com.

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Apartments for Rent

WOODBRIDGE, HWY7/MARTINGROVE, spacious 2 bedroom basement apartment, close to all amenities, separate entrance, laundry, 2 parking, $1050 inclusive. Available February 1st. 647-867-5461.

BRADFORD CENTRAL. House, 3 bedrooms, $1200+ Also 1 bedroom upper, $875+ . No smoking, no pets. Laundry. Close to all amenities. Available immediately 905-775-5813, 905-960-5813 DUFFERIN/ MAJOR Mackenzie 1 bedroom, separate entrance, walkout, parking, Non-smoking/ pets. $850 Inclusive. 905-886-7272.

BAYVIEW/ ELGIN Mills - 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking, laundry, A/C. Close to amenities & schools. $850+. Available immediately. 905-883-5990

NEWMARKET LARGE, bright 1 bedroom basement, laundry, cable. No smoking. No pets. First and last. $950. Immediate. 416-450-7957

NEWMARKET 2 bedroom basement, laundry, parking, air. No pets/ smoking. References. Available Feb. 1st. $995 inclusive. (905)727-6727

NEWMARKET CENTRAL 2 bedroom, main floor of duplex. Parking, yard. Suits couple. $1200 inclusive. Non-smoking/pets. (905)898-7431

QUEENSVILLE 2 bedroom lower and partial main level apt. Very spacious, separate entrance, space for laundry. On bus route. $999 plus utilities. Feb. 1. First, last and work references required. 905-715-6031

NEWMARKET- QUIET building. Water & heating included. Large 1 bedroom apts. From $950. Non-smoking 647-704-0220.

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BAYVIEW & Major Mackenzie, three bedrooms bungalow, finished basement, clean, bright, spacious, freshly painted. Walk to Bayview Secondary School (IB Program). Easy access to 404, Go Station, Shops, big deck, parking. $1750, 647-632-8218. BRADFORD, BRIGHT spacious, 3 bedroom bungalow with partial basement. Parking, non-smoking/pets. $1200+ utilities, first/last, references. Available immediately. 905-856-3848, after 5pm. MAJOR MAC/WESTON, 3 bedroom town house for rent. Available February 1st. Parking, laundry, finished basement, stainless steel appliances. Close to schools. $2000 + utilities. Non-smoking/pets. 416-771-8282. NEWMARKET, 4 bedroom house, 2700 sq ft. spacious, newly renovated, 2.5 baths, 5 appliances, large treed yard and decks, parking, non-smoking/pets. Close to amenities and GO. First and last, references. $2,200 inclusive. 905-841-8788.

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

FURNISHED LARGE room in condo $650/ month. Own bathroom. Share kitchen, livingroom. Yonge & Major Mackenzie. Immediate. 416-763-8530

Shared Accommodations

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Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 • For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613 NEVILLE, John Gary Suddenly on Sunday, September 27th 2015, Gary who is very much loved, was taken from his family. He will be missed by his wife Neriza, daughter Jennifer and husband Edward, daughter Josephine and son Jonathan. Gary was very actively involved in the King City community as a former Scouts Canada Beaver and Cub Leader, a member of Sacred Heart Parish in King City and a former member of the Toronto Real Estate Association. In retirement, he delivered local community newspapers in King City and surrounding areas of the King ‘GO’ Station. A man of many interests involving nature, mystery novels, statistics and who idolized Dean Martin, as well as a great conversationalist of random facts. Gary will be in Heaven with his three grandchildren, Daniel, Harry and Milly by his side.

NEVILLE-LAKE, Daniel-William Roger Our beloved 9 year old Daniel was called home to God on Sunday September 27th 2015. He will be sadly missed by his parents Jennifer and Edward, grandmother Neriza, great grandmother Josefina Frias, aunt Josephine and uncle Jonathan. A senseless tragedy took him from our arms but he will be in our hearts forever. Daniel attended Holy Name Catholic Elementary School in King City for his Kindergarten year. He was a member of Scouts Canada as a Cub at 5th Aurora. He was an aspiring ballet dancer and swimmer at Brampton Recreation Centre who loved Lego, basketball, Beyblades, board games (Settlers of Catan and Monopoly) and Slugterra. Daniel and Gary (Papu), his grandfather, along with his brother and sister will be together in Heaven.

NEVILLE-LAKE , Harrison Wesley Our five year old happy Harry danced home to be with God on the wings of Angels on Monday September 28th 2015. He will be sorely missed by his parents Jennifer and Edward, grandmother Neriza, great grandmother Josefina (Apuy), aunt Josephine and uncle Jonathan. Harry was a member of ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development, Holland Bloorview Rehabilitation Hosptial, the Shriners Hospital in Montreal, Maple Leaf Music Together, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids), Scouts Canada as a Beaver and the War Amps CHAMP program. He loved to dance, enjoyed music, finding beauty everywhere, My Little Pony and the Winx Club. Remember Harry’s memory by being a champ too and have the courage to stop someone from driving who has had too much to drink. Harry and Gary (Papu), his grandfather, along with his brother and sister will be together in Heaven.

HARRISON, Rhoda Jane (nee Campbell) Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 at Southlake Residential Care Village at 87 years of age. Beloved wife of the late John Esmond Harrison. Loving mom of Wayne (Charlotte), Sheila (Larry) and Darlene (Jeff). Proud grandmother/nanny of Matthew, Lisa, Christopher, Derek, Brytnie, Jamie and Oliver. Great grandmother to Elizabeth, Christian and Mia. One of 14 children from Cullens Brook, Bonaventure Quebec. Survived by sisters Carol and Muriel and brother Jared. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews and friends. Friends may call at MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Saturday, January 9th for 12 noon until time of service at 1:00 p.m. A special thank you to Dr. Peter Zelina, Mackenzie Health Centre and the nurses and PSW’s at Southlake Residential Care Village for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.

MacNEIL/HOWARD, Kimberley Ann It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kimberley at the Mackenzie Health Centre, Richmond Hill, on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Kim is survived by her son Anthony (A.J.), and her loving partner Frank Glenn, and her mother Loretta MacNeil, sister Charlene (Peter) Chamberlain and her brothers Fred (Angie), and James. Kim will also be missed by her nephews Shawn, Andrew and Scott and her niece Lindsay. Kim is predeceased by her father, Frederick P. MacNeil. Funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Immaculate Church, 10295 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Thursday, January 7th at 11 a.m. In memory of Kim, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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wo words come to the minds of those closest to Hilary Moylan when they’re asked to recall her personality. Loving and stubborn. Of course, there are many other adjectives that suited her: beautiful, fun-loving, generous, genuine, witty and wickedly smart. Growing up, Hilary had the sort of childhood that many can only wish for, although her mother and father split while she was still young, she benefitted from plenty of close friends and family, who meant the world to her. Her mother, Aurora’s Nanett Moylan, said what amazed her most about her daughter, was her ability to bring those around her together, no matter what may divide them. “She was a planner by nature, a fixer,” she said, cradling a cup of tea in her hands. “She was so much stronger than I was, she was so confident, she was a force. The way she dealt with people

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someone she herself was never very close to. She remembered how Hilary, a bright eyed 17-year-old, then graduating from Aurora High School, managed to collect money, gather music and hire buses to transport most of her graduating class to her father’s farm in Orangeville for a huge post-prom party, organized along with her best friend, Katherine McCulloch. “If she wanted to do something, she just did it,” she added. As she grew, Hilary would use her independence and ambition to land herself a summer job at Pine Farm Orchards in King City, gaining ever more responsibilities, until she was often left in Hilary Moylan was known for being lov- charge. Along with those qualities, ing and stubborn. Hilary also developed a strongwas amazing. How she could permindedness that many would suade and read people, she knew come to admire. how to get results and accomplish “Stubbornness was really a goals.” trademark of our relationship Nanett recalled how Hilary growing up and I love her for it,” could develop lifelong bonds according to her cousin, Derrick Emsley, who spoke at her funeral with so many people around her, on Dec. 11. “It’s what made her so including Nanett’s father, Papa,

special. The question wasn’t if we would get in a fight, it was who would Hilary pick to be on her side that day, because we both wanted to be that person. Kalen (his brother) and I were both so quick to drop one another for the sake of being on Hilary’s team. She was too stubborn to fit anyone else’s definition of who she should be.” It’s all these positive qualities that have left those closest to her with so many questions surrounding the mental health struggles that would eventually lead to her passing. Hilary continued to thrive throughout her post-secondary years at the University of Ottawa. And after graduating, she landed what most girls her age would deem the opportunity of a lifetime – organizing events for a successful Ottawa lobby firm. She had a successful boyfriend and, from the outside looking in, everything appeared great for the beautiful graduate. However it was around this time that anxiety would come to control much of her life.

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Despite her mother explaining that in high school it was usually Hilary dragging home friends who’d had too much to drink, at some point, she said Hilary started drinking to cope with her internal struggles. Soon after the alcohol abuse became known to the rest of her family, Hilary was hospitalized three separate times. Those stints did not last and although there were other attempts to address her issues, she continued to suffer. Hilary died peacefully as the result of an accidental overdose of alcohol on Nov. 30. In Hilary’s place, only good memories and sadness remain. “There’s a great deal we’ll never understand or put together,” said Nanett. “We don’t know when, but at some point in the last couple of years something happened. In retrospect, it’s clear we didn’t understand. She thought she could deal with it. She was ashamed of the person she thought she had become and so she hid that.”

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