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York, GTA home buyers trading city life for country PAGE 3 PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

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This 50-foot statue of the Hindu god Lord Hanuman was installed and consecrated Saturday at the Vishnu Mandir Temple, on Yonge just north of Hwy. 7. It depicts love and unity and was transported to Richmond Hill all the way from Baroda, India.

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York Region has launched a campaign to rally public pressure for the extension of the Yonge Street subway north to Richmond Hill.

The region and the York Region Rapid Transit Corporation want to build on the momentum created by a $55-million investment by the province last month.

The money will be used for preliminary design work needed to bring the subway north from Finch Avenue to Hwy. 7.

“The Yonge North Subway Extension project is now on track and moving forward thanks to the generous support of our partner, the government of Ontario,” regional chairperson Wayne Emmerson said in a statement Tuesday to kick off the campaign.

“We now need to secure a long-term funding commitment to make this subway a reality.”

The $4-billion subway extension is the region’s top transit priority and would accommodate more than 165,000 riders on weekdays.

“The Yonge North Subway Extension is the No. 1 rapid transit priority of regional council for good reason. There are currently 20,000 people a day packed into buses along Yonge Street between Finch Station and Hwy. 7,” Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, chairperson of the transit corporation’s board of directors, said.

“It will also help us keep up with the tremendous growth and job creation we are experiencing throughout York Region.”

The first phase of the campaign includes the launch of a website — yongesubwaynow.ca — which includes a petition where residents can ask the proSee ‘SHOVEL-READY’, page 22.

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Richmond Hill to provide more recycling bins across town GOOD TO KNOW

2013 in response to neighbourhood litter concerns, to collect recycling on a weekly basis from 92 of the existing 1,300 super mailbox locations in Richmond Hill.

The containers were well-used, the report said, and vandalism was minimal.

The majority of residents polled said they believe recycling at super mailboxes would be a valuable service, but after they learned about the cost of the program and impact on property taxes, the level of support dropped, according to the report.

Most GTA municipalities do not offer this service — just the City of Markham provides recycle bins at all super mailboxes and Brampton provides it on request, which is what Richmond Hill councillors agreed to do at last Monday’s council meeting.

Since the start of the pilot program in 2013, the town has had 100 such requests for additional recycle bins from residents. If those 100 containers were to be installed, in addition to the existing locations, the annual collection cost impact would be $22,000 per year, the staff report said.

Town parks will also get recycling services starting in 2018.

Currently, the town provides

BY KIM ZAROUR

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You will soon see new service levels for waste collection after a vote by councillors last week, with recycling bins added to downtown areas, beside some super mailboxes and at parks in Richmond Hill.

Any move towards automated waste collection, however, has been postponed until the province’s new Waste-Free Ontario Act — which could impact all municipalities — is implemented.

Over the next few years, recycling collectors will be added to downtown core street containers, super mailbox locations (by request) and the town’s larger parks.

Earlier this year, the town undertook a public consultation to find out what residents think about current waste collection with three open houses, focus groups and an online survey (that garnered 493 responses).

Most of those consulted expressed overall satisfaction with current waste collection services, according to a staff report. Those who weren’t happy mentioned frequent breakage of blue boxes/ green bins and missed collection of material.

The report also provided results of a pilot project, undertaken in

Currently, curbside garbage collection takes place bi-weekly and recycling and organics is collected weekly.

Garbage is collected in plastic bags, recycling in blue boxes and organic waste in green bins. Bulky garbage (furniture etc.) is collected along with garbage, and there’s a limit of three garbage items per week.Tags can be purchased where necessary to exceed the three-item limit.

For more, visit richmondhill.ca year-round garbage collection in all town parks — daily in “destination parks” in the summer, community parks twice a week and others once a week. Service is reduced during the winter to once a week for all and most containers are moved to park entrances and removed from sports fields.

In 2013, the town initiated a pilot project to collect recycling and organics in seven parks. The pilot found the recycle containers were most used at larsger destination and community parks, especially around athletic fields and entrances.

Over the next few years the town will install recycling containers in

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Buyers head NORTH for the lifestyle they crave Alison Brownlee

Here’s a look at what you can snap up in cottage country for around the average price of a GTA home:

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As real estate prices continue to rise in the Greater Toronto Area, more home hunters may consider looking farther north.

The average price of a Greater Toronto Area home was roughly $739,000 in April.

However, the average price of a property in Muskoka, Haliburton and Orillia was $253,000 for non-waterfront and $425,000 for waterfront in March.

So what can you buy if you decide to spend the equivalent of an average GTA home purchase in cottage country?

How about a 2,700-square-foot waterfront home that boasts five bedrooms and two bathrooms with 160 feet of shoreline on Fairy Lake?

And who wouldn’t love cathedral ceilings, wood beam accents, hardwood floors and a woodburning fireplace also included?

And it comes with a different lifestyle, too.

Ferlito Zambrano said he and his wife made the decision to move to Muskoka for the sake of their kids, though he continued to work in Toronto.

“We had always gone north to cottages,” said Zambrano, a paramedic who works full-time in Toronto and York Region.

“And because of the kids’ experience going to the cottage every summer, we made a decision.”

The couple moved from Toronto to Aurora when their first child was born, and then moved to Newmarket when they welcomed their second. But elementary school proved difficult for the kids, as Zambrano said they were bullied.

Seven years ago, the couple decided to move their family north to a 12-acre waterfront property in cottage country, permanently.

“It was for their safety and to create a living environment that our kids would never forget,” he said. “It is a great place to grow – the water, the fresh air and the outdoor activities. And it’s like an early retirement for me.”

Zambrano still works in Toronto and the GTA. He travels south for his shifts and stays in the city while working before returning home for his days off.

“Living in the big city, you’re dealing with the traffic. Living in Muskoka, you’re dealing with the traffic of the wildlife,” he laughed.

“Deer, moose, bears.”

He said he has spotted moose in the middle of the road and even once had a bear in the kitchen, which the family dog kept in check.

“You have to realize, living in Muskoka, that is the surroundings,” he said.

The family searched extensively before settling on Utterson, a hamlet in the municipality of Huntsville.

The couple was able to put a bid on the property before it went on the market.

“Sometimes the decision you make is about timing and you just make it,” he said. “Timing is everything.”

Bracebridge resident Greg Mournahan, a fellow York Region paramedic, said his Muskoka neighbourhood is filled with former and current Toronto and GTA emergency services personnel.

“If you’re coming up here because property is cheaper, it’s not going to work that way.

I don’t think (it is) if you take into account vehicle expense and added rent in the GTA,” said Mournahan, referring to those who live in cottage country and commute to work in the city.

“You have to like the area.”

He and his wife loved the area so much, they decided to build their own home on a non-waterfront lot 27 years ago.

Mournahan has commuted ever since, staying overnight in the city during his shifts.

344 Swallowdale Rd., Huntsville, $719,000 This 2,700-square-foot waterfront home boasts five bedrooms and two bathrooms with 160 feet of shoreline on Fairy Lake.

And who doesn’t love cathedral ceilings, wood beam accents, hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace.

3093 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset $750,000 Kawagama Lake never looked so good from this 3,200-square-foot waterfront home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and four-season sunroom. It even has its own master bedroom wing, plus stone fireplaces and lots of decks outside.

14 Dent Rock Cres., Carling Photo/Bev McMullen

Many GTA families who enjoy cottage life in the summer, are trading in their city houses and buying a cottage country home in Muskoka.

Miss OTHER PARTS OF THIS METROLAND SPECIAL REPORT? Go to yorkregion.com to find other parts of this series and letters and reaction of readers.

If you would like to comment, send your letter to the editor to mbeck@yrmg.com.

Waterfront costs

Year # Sold

Average Sale Price of Sold

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 (YTD)

$499,865 $434,563 $511,218 $596,731 $587,031 $540,389

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Criteria: Statistics are taken for waterfront residential properties from Lake of Bays, Muskoka, Almaguin, and Haliburton Highlands

$745,000 A 2,000-square-foot home on Georgian Bay that features 1.6 acres of property with 312 feet of shoreline is up for grabs in Parry Sound. The pine interior wraps around the three-bedroom, three-bathroom home. Plus, there’s a boat house and four-season guest cabin.

1 Helen’s Way, Seguin $724,900 Check out the landscaping on this 3,098square-foot home overlooking Little Otter Lake. It has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a gas fireplace in the living room, custom granite kitchen, family room with woodstove and more.

1115 Boyes Heritage Rd., Bracebridge, $710,000 This custom home on Bird Lake has four bedrooms and two bathrooms in 2,100square feet. Cathedral ceilings, floorto-ceiling windows and stone fireplace make this house a charmer.

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Upcoming Meetings

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.

Public Notice Inquiries Refer to Town File Nos. 45-16 & 64-16

NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAWS BY THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill passed By-laws Nos. and 64-16 on the 27th day of June, 2016 under section 34 of the Planning Act, R. S. O. 1990.

An explanation of the purpose and effect of the Zoning By-laws and maps showing the locations of the lands to which the amendments apply, is set out below. The amendments were processed under Town file numbers D02-15015 and D02-15020 respectively.

AND TAKE NOTICE that an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the Zoning By-laws may be made by filing a written notice of appeal with the Town Clerk of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 27th day of July, 2016.

A Notice of Appeal Will: a.

Set out the reasons for the appeal; b.

Be accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Ontario Municipal Board Act in the amount of $300.00 payable by certified cheque or money order in Canadian funds to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario. Certified cheques are not required when the cheque is from a law firm; c.

Be accompanied by the processing fee prescribed under By-law No. 106-15 in the amount of $306.00 payable by certified cheque or money order in Canadian funds to the Town of Richmond Hill.

Certified cheques are not required when the cheque is from a law firm; and d.

Be addressed to the Town Clerk at the address noted below.

Who Can File An Appeal: Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group.

No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the By-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

Obtaining Additional Information:

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Additional information about the applications may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Regulatory Services Department: for By-law 45-16, Phoebe Chow, Senior Planner at 905-747-6452 or e-mail phoebe. chow@richmondhill.ca and for By-law 64-16, Katherine Faria, Planner I at 905-771-5543 or e-mail katherine.faria@richmondhill.ca. Contact can also be made by fax at 905-771-2404.

DATED THIS 7TH DAY OF JULY, 2016 Stephen M.A. Huycke, Town Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill 225 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4 Fax: 905-771-2502 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca

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Public Notice EXPLANATORY NOTE TO BY-LAW NO. 45-16

Monday, July 11 – 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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By-law No. 45-16 affects lands described as Lots 17 and 18, Plan 2539, Part of Lots 47 and 48, Plan 2539, and Part of Lots 48 and 49, Plan 2539, municipally known as 51 Hall Street, 56 and 60 Wright Street.

The subject lands are located at the southeast corner of Hall Street and Wright Street.

The purpose of By-law No. 45-16 is to rezone the subject lands from “Residential Second Density (R2) Zone” to “Residential Multiple First Density – Special (RM1-S) Zone” with site specific development standards to facilitate the construction of eight (8) semidetached dwelling units.

EXPLANATORY NOTE TO BY-LAW NO. 64-16 By-law No. 64-16 affects lands described as Lots 40, 41 and 42, Plan 201, municipally known as 71 Snively Street.

By-law No. 1703, as amended of the former Township of Whitchurch, presently zones the subject lands “Agriculture (A) Zone”.

By-law No. 64-16 will have the effect of rezoning the subject lands to “Single Detached Six (R6) Zone” and “Open Space (O) Zone” under By-law No. 313-96, as amended, in order to facilitate a future severance to create one (1) additional building lot for the lands shown on Schedule “A”.

NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION UNDER THE PLANNING ACT The Town of Richmond Hill has received the following application under the Planning Act: ITEM 1

INQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN FILE: D02-16005 Derek Lau, Planner II 905-771-2479, derek.lau@richmondhill.ca A request from ANTANI GNANAPPIRAKASAM to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Part of Lot 22, Plan 3806, and municipally known as 531 16th Avenue has been received to facilitate an expansion to a seniors building on the subject lands.

The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that a “complete” development application has been received by the Town of Richmond Hill pursuant to the Planning Act. The application has been circulated to Town departments and external agencies for review and comment. A Council Public Meeting will be scheduled and held at a later date, with formal notice being provided pursuant to the statutory requirements of the Planning Act. If you wish to express your views with respect to this application, please forward your comments in writing to the assigned Planner noted above.

The personal information accompanying your submission will become part of the public record. Additional information related to this application is also available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. during regular business days at the Town’s Planning & Regulatory Services Department, located at 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor (Telephone: 905-771-8910).

DATED THIS 7TH DAY OF JULY, 2016.

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING

A COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING has been scheduled for Thursday, July, 21, 2016, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices located on the 1st floor, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill. Public notice is being issued in accordance with Section 53 and 45 of the Planning Act and Ontario Regulation 197/96 and 200/96, as amended, for the following applications: B016/16 Parker Land Developer Inc. 35 & 41 Portage Avenue To sever a parcel of land for residential purposes, approximately 17.50 metres (57.41 feet) by 30.48 metres (100.00 feet), approximately 533.00 square metres (5,737.16 square feet) and retain a parcel of land for residential purposes approximately 10.72 metres (35.17 feet) by 30.48 metres (100.00 feet), approximately 325.00 square metres (3498.27 square feet).

The severed parcel of land is to merge with the abutting land to the east municipally known as 0 Portage Avenue.

B018/16 PART OF LOT 33 PLAN 2027 DESIGNATED AS PARTS 2 AND 3 ON PLAN 65R-35945

(FUTURE) 19 & 20 DEXTER ROAD Related Minor Variance Applications: A052/16 & A053/16 To sever a parcel of land for residential purposes, approximately 19.48 metres (63.91 feet) by irregular, approximately 949.00 square metres (10,214,95 square feet) and retain a parcel of land for residential purposes approximately 18.53 metres (60.79 feet) by irregular, approximately 843.00 square metres (9073.97 square feet). The severed and retained lands will have frontage onto Dexter Road.

A052/16 PART OF LOT 33 PLAN 2027 DESIGNATED AS PARTS 2 AND 3 ON PLAN 65R-35945

(FUTURE) 20 DEXTER ROAD To provide relief from the provisions of By-law 2523 to permit reduced interior side yard setbacks (east and west) from 1.52 metres (5.00 feet) to 1.22 metres (4.00 feet) and increased maximum lot coverage from 30% to 35% to accommodate the construction of a proposed single family dwelling on the severed land (related Consent Application B018/16). In addition, relief is being sought to vary the definition of a lot to permit Block 19 on 65M-4492 and the severed land subject to Consent Application B018/16 to be jointly defined as a single lot under the By-law.

A053/16 PART OF LOT 33 PLAN 2027 DESIGNATED AS PARTS 2 AND 3 ON PLAN 65R-35945

(FUTURE) 19 DEXTER ROAD To provide relief from the provisions of By-law 2523, as amended, to permit a reduced interior side yard setback (east) from 1.52 metres (5.00 feet) to 1.20 metres (3.94 feet), a reduced interior side yard setback (west) from 1.52 metres (5.00 feet) to 1.22 metres (4.00 feet) and increased maximum lot coverage from 30% to 35% to accommodate the construction of a proposed single family dwelling on the retained land (related Consent Application B018/16).

B019/16 Luigi Tersigni 29 Madison Avenue To sever a parcel of land for residential purposes, approximately 12.73 metres (41.76 feet) by 30.63 metres (100.49 feet), approximately 390.00 square metres (4,197.92 square feet) and retain a parcel of land approximately 25.45 metres (80.49 feet) by 30.62 metres (100.46 feet) approximately 779.00 square metres (8,385.09 square feet). Both the severed and retained lands will have frontage onto Madison Avenue and the existing single detached dwelling, metal shed, frame shed and concrete pad are to be demolished.

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Public Notice B020/16 Luigi Tersigni 29 Madison Avenue To sever a parcel of land for residential purposes, approximately 12.73 metres (41.77 feet) by 30.63 metres (100.50 feet), approximately 390.00 square metres (4,197.93 square feet) and retain a parcel of land for residential purposes approximately 12.72 metres (41.73 feet) by 30.62 metres (100.46 feet), approximately 389.00 square metres (4,187.16 square feet). The severed and retained lands will have frontage onto Madison Avenue and the existing single family dwelling, concrete pad and frame shed are to be demolished.

B021/16 2499097 Ontario Limited 2 Aida Place To sever a parcel of land for residential purposes, approximately 6.11 metres (20.05 feet) by irregular, approximately 252.00 square metres (2,712.50 square feet) as a lot addition to be merged on title with the property to the west (municipally known as 51 Puccini Drive) and retain a parcel of land approximately 38.10 metres (125.00 feet) by irregular approximately 1805.00 square metres (19,428.86 square feet). The retained land will have frontage onto Aida Place and the existing single family dwelling is to be demolished.

B022/16 2499097 Ontario Limited 51 Puccini Drive To sever a parcel of land for residential purposes, approximately 29.22 metres (95.87 feet) by irregular, approximately 1153.00 square metres (12,410.79 square feet) and retain a parcel of land approximately 30.48 metres (100.00 feet) by irregular approximately 1161.00 square metres (12,496.90 square feet). The severed and retained land will have frontage onto Puccini Drive and the existing single family dwelling is to be demolished.

B023/16 2499097 Ontario Limited 51 Puccini Drive To sever a parcel of land for residential purposes, approximately 15.24 metres (50.00 feet) by 38.10 metres (125.00 feet), approximately 580.50 square metres 6,248.45 square feet) and retain a parcel of land approximately 15.24 metres (50.00 feet) by 38.10 metres (125.00 feet), approximately 580.50 square metres (6,248.45 square feet). The severed and retained land will have frontage onto Puccini Drive and the existing single family dwelling is to be demolished.

B024/16 2499097 Ontario Limited 2 Aida Place To sever a parcel of land for residential purposes, approximately 15.24 metres (50.00 feet) by 38.10 metres (125.00 feet), approximately 580.50 square metres (6,248.45 square feet) and retain a parcel of land approximately 32.24 metres (105.78 feet) by irregular approximately 1,224.50 square metres (13,180.41 square feet). The severed and retained land will have frontage onto Puccini Drive and the existing single family dwelling is to be demolished.

B025/16 2499097 Ontario Limited 2 Aida Place To sever a parcel of land for residential purposes, approximately 15.24 metres (50.00 feet) by 38.10 metres (125.00 feet), approximately 580.00 square metres (6,243.07 square feet) and retain a parcel of land approximately 17.00 metres (55.77 feet) by irregular, approximately 644.00 square metres (6,931.96 square feet). The severed and retained land will front onto Puccini Drive and the existing single family dwelling is to be demolished.

B026/16 2499097 Ontario Limited 9623 Bathurst Street To obtain consent for an easement over Parts 1 and 2 (servient land), as shown on the draft Reference Plan submitted with the application, prepared by Vladimir Dosen Surveying, in favour of the lands to the south, municipally known as 9601-9611 Bathurst Street (dominant land). The purpose of the easement is to allow for access, maintenance and construction of a storm water connection.

A042/16 Nick & Maria Papeo 36 Maryvale Crescent To provide relief from the provisions of By-law 2523, as amended, to permit a reduced interior side yard setback (south) from 1.52 metres (5.00 feet) to 0.90 metres (2.95 feet) to accommodate the construction of a proposed porte cochere (portico).

A055/16 Jian Ping Ren 215 Lawrence Avenue To provide relief from the provisions of By-law 66-71 as amended, to permit a reduced side yard setback (north and south) from 2.11 metres (6.92 feet) to 1.52 metres (5.00 feet), increased maximum gross floor area from 265.00 m2 (2,852.43 ft2) to 389.00 m2 (4,187.16 ft2), increased maximum building height from 8.50 metres (27.89 feet) to 8.80 metres (28.87 feet) and increased maximum window bay width (for master bedroom and ensuite) from 3.05 metres (10.00 feet) to 4.42 metres (14.50 feet) to accommodate the construction of a proposed two storey single family dwelling.

A057/16 Anatoli Bodrenok 60 Trench Street To provide relief from the provisions of By-law 66-71, as amended, to permit a reduced minimum front yard setback from the established building line from 12.48 metres (40.95 feet) to 7.61 metres (24.97 feet), a reduced minimum interior side yard setback (north) from 1.83 metres (6.00 feet) to 1.52 metres (5.00 feet), and a reduced interior side yard setback (south) from 1.83 metres (6.00 feet) to 1.58 metres (5.18 feet) to accommodate the construction of a proposed single family dwelling.

A058/16 The Oak Knoll Realty Corporation 0 Paradelle Drive (Block 2, 65M-4372) To provide relief from the provisions of By-law 313-96, as amended, to permit reduced lot frontage (on Paradelle Drive) from 30.00 metres (98.42 feet) to 15.40 metres (50.52 feet) to accommodate a proposed townhouse development located on Block A comprising of lots 56-149 (referenced on submitted sketch). Relief is also being sought to permit increased maximum garage height for lots 14-55 located on Block B (referenced on submitted sketch) from 4.20 metres (13.78 feet) to 5.28 metres (17.32 feet) to accommodate the construction of detached garages.

A060/16 Gary Chin & Gigi Lai-Min Chin 386 Alper Street To provide relief from the provisions of By-law 66-71, as amended, to permit a reduced minimum front yard setback from the established building line from 8.44 metres (27.69 feet) to 6.21 metres (20.37 feet) to accommodate the construction of a proposed single family dwelling.

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT INFORMATION Any person who supports or opposes this application, but is unable to attend the hearing, may make a written submission, together with reasons for support or opposition, which must be delivered to the Committee of Adjustment no later than 4:30 p.m. on the scheduled public hearing date.

Written submissions can be mailed and/or emailed to: Town of Richmond Hill Committee of Adjustment 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 committeeofadjustment@richmondhill.ca PUBLIC RECORD: 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 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 and will be used to assist the Committee of Adjustment and staff to process this application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To obtain additional information regarding this application and further assistance please contact Committee of Adjustment staff during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor, Richmond Hill, or by telephone (905) 771-2443 The Staff Report pertaining to this application will be available on Friday, July 15, 2016 after 1:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF DECISION: If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect to this application, you must submit a written request to the Committee of Adjustment. This will also entitle you to be advised of a possible Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. Even if you are the successful party, you should request a copy of the decision since the Committee of Adjustment decision may be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by the applicant or another member of the public.

ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD: To appeal the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board, you must submit a completed Appellant Application Form (available from Committee of Adjustment staff) to the SecretaryTreasurer of the Committee of Adjustment, Town of Richmond Hill. You must enclose the appeal fee of $300.00 for each application appealed, paid by certified cheque, made payable to the Minister of Finance. An additional administrative fee of $147.00 per application appealed is payable to the Town of Richmond Hill (All fees are subject to change).

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OWNER AND/OR AGENT: If you do not attend or are not represented at this hearing, the Committee may proceed in your absence and make a decision, or may consider the application to have been abandoned or withdrawn, and close the file.

DATE OF PUBLIC NOTICE: July 7, 2016 _____________________________________ Christine Vigneault, ACST Secretary-Treasurer Committee of Adjustment Town of Richmond Hill 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 CONTACT INFORMATION: (Tel): 905-771-2443 (Fax): 905-771-2404 committeeofadjustment@richmondhill.ca NS

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ave you lined up lately for a new green and white health card or your licence renewal sticker?

I have, and it was an interesting, frustrating yet uplifting experience.

I received an official provincial government notice in the mail a few weeks ago stating that I had exactly 30 days to convert my old red-and-white health card to the new photo ID card.

I had been hoping to avoid such an invitation/order, as I loved the fact that the card never expired and it had worked perfectly well for decades — providing me healthcare access whenever I needed it.

However, in addition to the serious-sounding language used in the Ministry of Health letter, the truth is my beloved card was dog-eared, ripped and held together with tape. I had to admit it was nearing the end of its plastic lifespan and the new green and white card seemed a safer option.

So, I dutifully gathered the required documentation to bring to my local Service Ontario office.

I was dreading the task, as the provincial office at Bernard on Yonge in Richmond Hill always has long lineups. Recently it had provoked a series of letters to the editor from residents expressing outrage at the lengthy lines, cramped space and overwhelmed staff.

“Bring a water bottle, you’ll be standing a long time,” said one friend. “Just don’t even apply for the green card, keep using your red and white card,” advised someone else who shall remain nameless.

“Go to the one on Bloomington Road in Aurora,” advised a reader, “there’s lots of room inside; staff are friendly and polite, too!”

Armed with patience and all my needed documents, I arrived at the Richmond Hill office and was almost pleased to be the first client standing outside the door. In the past, I have often joined a long line outside of between 10 and 20 people when I need to renew my licence, so to get right up to the door was a bonus.

Marney Beck Within about five minutes, a long line of about a dozen people formed outside behind me on the hot, humid, sunny day. One was an elderly man with a cane.

Ahead of me in the line inside the air-conditioned offices were parents with squirming children, people filling out forms at a counter, and a woman in long robes covering her from head to toe seated in one of only three chairs, with a son or relative standing in line.

The languages spoken represented a mini United Nations, but everyone was polite and friendly.

The Asian couple right behind me was a little too friendly, constantly giggling at private jokes and bumping into me — and apologizing — as they looked at their devices.

As I inched my way to the front of the line, I became aware that one man with a strong Russian accent was giving the elderly man with the cane his spot in the line. Then came an active discussion and much gesturing with the woman seated on the chair, trying to give up her chair to the older man.

Finally, a staff person at one of the counters helpfully waved over the elderly gentleman and said loudly, so all of us could hear, something to the effect that he would be served without waiting in line.

Not a soul objected.

How wonderfully Canadian it all was. Despite the fact the government office was overwhelmed, staff and residents maintained their composure and showed kindness and deference to each other.

After exactly one hour wait, it was my turn and my new health card is now “in the mail” — if we don’t have a postal strike.

Re: Town could decide where pet stores get their animals, June 23.

I think it would be wise to initiate a provincial task force to investigate where our pets are coming from, and then have Queen’s Park create and enforce provincial legislation.

This will ensure standardized procedures for purveying cats and dogs, and reduce the burden of regulatory work for towns and cities.

Part of a humane society is guaranteeing inalienable rights for our animal companions.

Sean Li Richmond Hill

Stranger with rose made my day My heart was warmed by a recent random act of kindness.

On Sunday, June 26, while exiting Costco in Newmarket with my husband and groceries in tow, a tall, distinguished gentleman approached me and gave me an individually wrapped, single long-stem rose.

His words to me were “the world needs more love” ... and so he touched me with his love.

Unwrapping the rose to place it in water, I was overwhelmed by its strong though very pleasant tea rose fragrance.

The exquisite rose, dusty rose in colour with dark pink edges, measures 24 inches long with a four-inch diameter bloom, now happily sitting in my kitchen, reminding me of this man’s kind gesture.

He had other individually wrapped roses in his arm, so I wasn’t the only recipient, but he came and went in a flash.

When I looked back, I couldn’t see him any longer.

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I offer gratitude to this gentleman for the rose and to all individuals who perform loving random acts of kindness.

Jeanette Blonski Oak Ridges

Try another Service Ontario location Concerning the letters about long lineups at Service Ontario in Richmond Hill, I solved this problem by going to Service Ontario at 50 Bloomington W. It’s only 12 minutes from the 10909 Yonge St. location.

I was able to go to the front of the line by booking an appointment regarding my OHIP; call 1-800-2678097.

Also, if you do not have an appointment, you are at least waiting indoors.

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Councillor’s conduct ‘baffling’ Watching the June 27 council meeting, not only do I question if I am being represented in a legitimate way by my Ward 2 councillor, but I’m beginning to question his basic abilities to carry out his duties on our behalf.

Once again, Councillor Tom Muench was the only opposing vote on a motion to have staff write a bylaw to regulate pets sales in stores in Richmond Hill.

This was similar to his opposition to another motion supporting much needed reform of the Ontario Municipal Board.

It seemed to be another blatant case of our ward councillor not representing the sentiments of the residents he supposedly represents. Who is advising him, because it obviously isn’t us?

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why has he wasted so much of council’s time, aided by former mayor Al Duffy, lobbying the town over a Ward 3 matter to permit a member of the DeGasperis family to have a fence that clearly exceeds the permitted height — a case which is before the courts?

Lastly, and most bizarrely, it appears Councillor Muench had difficulty declaring pecuniary interest (ie: conflict of interest) in a baffling episode, which took place at the outset of last week’s council meeting, when all members of council seemed to be required to declare a conflict.

Councillor Muench’s hesitation and confusion is apparent in the video recording of the meeting — timestamp four minutes and 47 seconds.

According to the public record of this meeting, this conflict of interest is relative to a judicial review and defamation suit brought by Ward 1 Councillor Greg Beros against our entire council, relating to council’s motion and statement of July 2015, in which Councillor Beros was sanctioned by council with regards to a breach of the Safety In The Workplace Policy, a motion once again that Councillor Muench singularly voted against.

In my opinion, all Ward 2 residents need to be asking this question: Who exactly is our elected representative working for?

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York Region’s schools will get a funding boost of $41 million over the next two years to help repair and renew existing buildings.

The funding was announced Tuesday morning by provincial education minister Mitzie Hunter at Joseph A. Gibson Public School in Vaughan.

The money breaks down to $25 million for York Region District School Board and $16 million for the York Catholic DSB. The minister said the cash will be used to “repair roofs, update HVAC units and modernize electrical and plumbing systems”.

Along with prior funding commitments, money going to the York boards for repair and renewal funding now totals $120 million over the next two years, Hunter said.

The province will invest an additional $1.1 billion provincewide over the next two years for school renewal to bring the total up to $2.7 billion when existing funding is added in, she said.

“This money is urgently needed,” Hunter said. “A school with a long list of repairs is not serving our students at a level they deserve.

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Longtime residents of Richmond Hill are mourning the passing of Doug Smith, a former councillor with the town and an active, well-loved member of the community.

Smith served as Ward 2 councillor from 1981 to 1988.

Mayor Dave Barrow informed current councillors of his passing at Monday’s committee meeting.

Barrow served on council with him in the early 1980s.

“The town was much smaller then, and most interactions were personal within your own neighbourhood,” Barrow said. “Doug was a very good councillor, looking after his constituents in a prompt and respectful way.”

A retired professor at Centennial College, he was actively involved in many local organizations, including St. Matthew’s United Church, The Curtain Club community theatre and Treasures.

Doug Smith He is remembered by many for his warmth, kindness and gentle presence.

“I cannot imagine Richmond Hill without Doug,” Elizabeth Davis wrote on the condolences page for Marshall Funeral Home. “I’m sure he is remembered all over the world by people who were touched by his life of faith in action.”

Kim Bennett Riley remembered being met by Smith with “the biggest smile and hug” in the vestibule at St. Matthew’s United. “I have a lifetime of memories — Doug’s laugh, his

huge hugs, his amazing smile, his love of family, friends and his incredible zest for life.”

He had a big heart for the Town of Richmond Hill, remembered Tom Simpson, who served on council with Smith from 1985 to 1988.

Smith passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Hill House Hospice in Richmond Hill on Friday, July 1.

Husband of Helen (Stewart) for 52 years, he was father of Carl (Carmen) and the late Maggie (Steve Meacher), grandfather to Gregory, Piper, Gillian and Scotlin. He was predeceased by his brother Jack, and parents Marshall and Marion Smith.

Visitation was at Marshall Funeral Home Tuesday. A service of celebration of Doug’s life will be held in September at St. Matthew’s United Church; date and time to be confirmed.

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You can help send Richmond Hill student to the Arctic A Richmond Hill student will spend part of her summer on the Arctic ice.

Queen’s University student Ushpreet Mehta has been accepted into an international youth education program in the Arctic to learn about the global importance of the Polar regions and to become educated, inspired and empowered as a young leader.

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21 to Aug. 7 and brings 70 international students to join a team of world-class scientists, historians, artists, journalists and educators.

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In order to participate in the expedition, Mehta must raise $12,000 in sponsorships and donations. She is approaching local businesses, community organizations, as well as individuals to support her trip.

She notes that the real-world classroom will be a catalyst to enhance her commitment to educate other youth about climate change.

She has been a resident of Richmond Hill for 19 years and actively involved with the York Region Indian Seniors Club and the Youth Environmental Network of York Region.

Mehta offers to publicize sponsoring companies’ names and logos through the Students on Ice website, in public presentations about the expedition, as well as though her own personal blog on the experience.

If you can help Mehta though individual donations or company sponsorships, email her at umehta.18@gmail.com or call 416-893-7326. Or head directly online to her GoFundMe link: www.gofund.me/ushpreet2arctic

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A student from Richmond Hill was a proud recipient of the Girl Guides Chief Commissioner’s Gold Award at the 2016 Provincial Recognition Ceremony held in Mississauga recently.

Stacey Gunderson of Richmond Hill High School earned the highest award achievable by a girl member in the Guiding movement.

A Ranger in 1st York South Ranger group, Gunderson also this year received the Youth Commitment Award in recognition of her long-term commitment to Guiding.

During the past 13 years as a guiding member — in Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers — she has gained tremendous experience, skills and friendships outside home and school.

In 2013, she received the Canada Cord Award as a Pathfinder and had the opportunity to travel to Zurich, Switzerland with her Richmond Hill group.

Through Guiding, Gunderson has tried dog-sledding in winter and canoeing in summer. She had opportunities to participate in parades, Halloween events at Canada’s Wonderland, Great Wolf Lodge, Niagara Falls, downtown Toronto Scavenger Hunts, Nuit Blanche, etc.

She enjoys roasting marshmallows, singing wacky songs and looking for wildlife when camping. She does not mind getting her hands dirty and hair smokey to build a campfire.

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Her skills learned and successes achieved in Guiding would not be possible without the dedication of all the adult Guiders who tirelessly volunteer their time in arranging meetings, events and outings, and challenge the girls to do their best.

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Through outdoor activities such as camping and hiking, girls learn to appreciate nature and the environment.

In addition to annual cookie sale campaigns, girls volunteer to plant trees, clean creeks, sing in senior homes, knit for the needy, make crafts for fundraising and are involved in many more activities in their communities.

To find out about registering in a Guiding unit this fall, or volunteer as an adult, go to www.girlguides.ca

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Almost 10 years ago, together with the community, we began a journey which resulted in People Plan Richmond Hill, our Strategic Plan which spans 25 years and guides us in how we will act and what we will do.

We’ve recently approved Strategic Plan Phase 3 Implementation Plan, outlining the actions we will take over the next four years to continue to move Richmond Hill forward.

By following the framework we set for ourselves in our Strategic Plan, we have accomplished a lot in the last few years.

Since 2009, Richmond Hill invested more than $270 million into facilities, parks, playgrounds, sports fields and trails. We can all be proud of state-of-the-art facilities such as the Oak Ridges Community Centre and Lake Wilcox Promenade.

We are connecting our community to other parts of the GTA with the Viva Next Rapidway along Hwy. 7, 50 km of new sidewalks and 160 km of signed bike routes.

We are making progress on extending the subway to Richmond Hill Centre. Just a few weeks ago the project received $55 million in provincial funding for further design

Mayor Dave Barrow and engineering work.

With our Phase 3 roadmap, we will continue to implement the four goals set out in the Strategic Plan: Stronger Connections, Better Choice, a More Vibrant Richmond Hill and Wise Management of Resources.

We will continue to invest in this community with projects such as our new Oak Ridges Library. Construction will begin next year on this state-of-the-art facility, which will feature self-serve technology, an urban living room and a computer education centre.

The Lake Wilcox Park Youth Area, slated for 2017, will include basketball, beach volleyball and skateboard facilities, along with all-important Wi-Fi service.

The Town also continues to investigate the future use of the “Civic Precinct” at Yonge Street and Major Mackenzie Drive, including the possible relocation of the main municipal offices to that area.

Other investments we make are not as evident as buildings and basketball courts. Investment in infrastructure such as watermains, roads and stormwater management is crucial to the wise management and maintenance of our Town.

Our Town plans, including the Environment Strategy, the Parks Plan and Recreation Plan, the Cultural Plan and the Transportation Master Plan, continue to guide us in creating the vibrant Richmond Hill that residents want because they were created with community input.

Going forward, Richmond Hill will develop a financial plan to explore alternative funding sources, establish an Internal Audit function and undertake multi-year budgeting. A new IT Strategy will ensure the Town is equipped with up-to-date technology and skills.

In addition, Richmond Hill will continue to pursue new initiatives.

We will launch a new website, cre-

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We will also continue to implement the Official Plan and develop secondary plans for the downtown, Oak Ridges and other areas.

As with the Strategic Plan Implementation Phases 1 and 2 — we will continue to monitor progress and report to the community. Annual reports will be completed in 2017, 2018 and 2019, after which, it will be time to review our Strategic Plan to ensure it continues to represent our community vision.

As you can tell, there are many projects moving forward in Richmond Hill — too many for me to provide complete details here.

We’ll continue to ask the community for input and share what we’re doing in the newspaper, on social media, at community meetings and our website and, of course, all are welcome to attend council meetings.

We have a lot of work to do and we’ll do it well because we love the Town we live in.

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Small plane lands in field close to Hwy. 404 A small plane landed in a field close to Hwy. 404 in Richmond Hill last Thursday afternoon.

York Regional Police Tweeted out “small plane landed in a field, at this time it does not appear there are any injuries”.

Richmond Hill fire officials confirmed that the pilot made an emergency landing just south

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of Elgin Mills Road, about 100 metres away from Hwy. 404, and that the plane remained intact.

The pilot was checked out by paramedics and had no injuries.

As well as fire and police, Ontario Provincial Police and EMS responded to the scene.

Long weekend motorists were advised that traffic was heavy and they should try to avoid the area.

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Four York Region residents are accused of behaving badly in rural Ontario over the long weekend.

At a traffic stop Saturday evening on Kawartha Lakes Road 121 near Burnt River, two York Region residents were caught with marijuana.

Joanna Kwai, 27, of Richmond Hill and Frank Pao, 26, of Markham were each charged with possession of marijuana (under 30 grams).

They are set to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay July 28.

Another man was caught driving 110 kilometres per

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Patrick Valentin, 20, of Woodbridge is charged with stunt driving. His licence was suspended for seven days and his car impounded. He is to appear in Peterborough court Sept. 12.

Also Sunday, OPP caught a vehicle travelling 113 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on Forks of the Credit Road in Caledon.

Jaskaran Singh Ranu, 29, of Vaughan was charged with racing and the vehicle he was driving was impounded for seven days.

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Thursday, July 7 The first free Thursday evening Concert in the Park at Mill Pond Park gazebo, Mill and Trench streets, Richmond Hill is set for July 7 (weather permitting) from 7 to 9 p.m. with Elton John and Roy Orbison tribute artists. Bring a camp chair or blanket; parking limited, extra parking in east lot of Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital. A bike valet also available; for more, visit RichmondHill.ca

Saturday, July 9 Pancake Breakfast hosted by Youth Advisory Team and Christian Education Committee at Richmond Presbyterian Church. 10066 Yonge Street July 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. Pancakes with toppings of berries or whipped cream, scrambled egges, sausages, juice, tea or coffee is $8 (adults) or $4 for children 12 and under. Homemade baked goods available for purchase. For details, call church office at 905-884-4211.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 375, located at 233 Centre St. E., Richmond Hill, presents a euchre night Saturday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. Cost $5. For details, call Betty at 905-884-5397.

Sunday, July 10 Enjoy a Family Pottery Workshop at Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., and create a tile to decorate your garden 10 a.m. to noon July 10. Cost $45 for 1 child and 1 adult.

Pre-registration required; call 905-305-5970.

Councillor Karen Cilevitz presents the second annual Ward 5 Summer Community Barbecue July 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Park (south and west of Richmond Hill Central Library). The event will include: free barbecue (while quantities last), live entertainment, soc-

Community Calendar cer demonstrations, children’s activities and displays by various community groups. For details, email councilevents@richmondhill.ca The Thornhill Garden & Horticultural Society’s annual Garden Tour is July 10, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (rain or shine). Enjoy eight Thornhill gardens on self-guided tour. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Woodhill Garden Centre, 320 Steeles Ave. E.; Wild Birds Unlimited, 7690 Yonge St. (at John St.); Toronto Florist Shop, 75 Glen Cameron Rd. # 4; and Curvaceous Assignments 7670 Yonge St. (at John St.). To order tickets by email contact Bernadette at thornhillhort@live.com or call/ text 647-527-6948.

Monday, July 11 Feel alone, depressed, 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 required; trained facilitators welcome new members. For details, call CMHA York Region at 905-8538477 or visit www.cmha-yr.on.ca

Tuesday, July 12

The Heritage Centre in Richmond Hill at 19 Church St. N. presents Afternoon Tea on the

patio or air conditioned Gardenroom July 12 with sittings at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Traditional tea includes dainty sandwiches, scones with cream and preserves, tea and homemade cookies.

Cost $12:50 per person; reservations recommended; call 905-780-3802.

Councillor Castro Liu presents the annual Ward 3 Community Barbecue July 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Richmond Green Sports Complex on Elgin Mills Road East, just west of Leslie, featuring free barbecue (while quantities last), live entertainment, children’s activities, various community groups. For details, email councilevents@richmondhill.ca Come to the outdoor courtyard of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., for free Jazz in the Plaza concerts every Tuesday in July and August, from 7-9 p.m., rain or shine. On July 12 enjoy the music of Julie McGregor.

Thursday, July 14 The next free Thursday evening Concert in the Park at Mill Pond Park gazebo, Mill and Trench streets, Richmond Hill is set for July 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. with high-energy folk-countryrock performers Garnet Rogers. Bring a camp chair or blanket; parking limited, extra parking in east lot of Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital. A bike valet also available; for more visit RichmondHill.ca

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to its 15th annual Night It Up! Night Market at Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd (Hwy. 7 and Warden Ave) July 15 through 17. Enjoy more than 100 food booths featuring a variety of fusion ethnic foods with merchandize and games booths, live entertainment, Reel Asian movies, art and more.

Admission free; hours Friday are 7 p.m. to midnight; Saturday 2 p.m. to midnight and Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. For more, visit www.power-unit.org Celebrate the City of Vaughan’s 25th anniversary with Canada’s largest pizza festival.

Vaughan Pizzafest runs July 15 to 17 at the Woodbridge Fairgrounds, 100 Porter Ave, Woodbridge. Enjoy artisan pizza from more than 15 pizzerias from across Ontario and pair them with 15 craft beers. Live entertainment at the non-profit event includes Vaughan’s own dance music sensation Joée. Friday hours are 4 to 11 p.m.; Saturday noon until 11 p.m. and Sunday noon until 7 p.m. Admission $10; pizza tickets $12. Check out www.vaughanpizzafest. com for details.

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Sunday, July 17 Everyone in Richmond Hill is invited to MP Majid Jowhari’s Community Barbecue at the Mill Pond, Mill and Trench streets, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy food, entertainment, community booths. For details call 905 707-9701 or email majid.jowhari@parl.gc.ca A free Sunday children’s outdoor concert is offered July 17, from 1 to 2 p.m. (weather permitting) at Richmond Green’s outdoor amphitheatre, Elgin Mills Road East just west of Leslie in Richmond Hill. Cosima Grunsky, children’s singer songwriter will charm audiences with a variety of instruments and interactive music. Presented by the Town of Richmond Hill.

Markham Garden & Horticultural Society presents a self-guided Garden Tour July 17 from noon to 4 p.m. Spend an afternoon visiting beautiful private gardens; for tickets email: markhamgardentour@gmail.com

Tuesday, July 19 Come to the outdoor courtyard of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., for free Jazz in the Plaza concerts every Tuesday in July and August, from 7-9 p.m., rain or shine. On July 19 enjoy the music of Patrick Hewan.

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The Liberal welcomes submissions of upcoming events from non-profit community organizations. Every effort is made to include all submissions; there is no guarantee of publication. E-mail items to mbeck@ yrmg.com

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Pizza and beer are dietary staples for many university and college students, but for Remo Palladini they’re also the perfect combination for celebrating Vaughan’s 25th anniversary as a city.

The arrival of that municipal milestone inspired him to bring the two together and launch Vaughan Pizzafest, a three-day “family friendly” celebration on tap at the Woodbridge fairgrounds July 15 to 17.

“There’s no better place to do a pizza fest,” said the lifelong Woodbridge resident. “It’s a predominantly Italian community and it’s the city’s birthday so the idea was to just throw a big pizza party.”

Of course, the 10-plus pizzerias taking part — including Ricci’s Pizzeria, Za Pizzeria, Pie Woodfire Pizza Joint, and Slopes of Vesuvius, among others ­— don’t serve cheap, greasy slices students usually scarf down.

Rather, they’ll be offering up artisan pies made with fresh and, in some cases, gourmet toppings.

Same goes for the brew.

We’re not talking about the watered-down swill poured in many pubs haunted by post-secondary students, but approximately 30 flavourful lagers, ales and stouts produced by roughly a dozen of Ontario’s smallbatch, craft brewers such as Lake Wilcox Brewing, Beau’s All Natural Brewing, Highlander Brew Co. and Wild Card Brewing Company.

Remo Palladini and Frank Spadone pour a craft beer and slice up a delicious pizza in anticipation of Pizzafest, on tap next weekend at Woodbridge fairgrounds.

The July 15 to 17 event is family friendly and features activites for children.

GOOD TO KNOW: DATES AND HOURS: - Friday, July 15 from 4 to 11 p.m.

- Saturday, July 16 noon until 11 p.m.

- Sunday, July 17 noon until 7 p.m.

Admission: $10.

Pizza tickets cost $12. Each ticket consists of six slices with vendors charging between one and 20 slices for the pizza and other food.

Pizza tickets also serve as tickets for the midway and other children’s activities.

Drink tickets cost $5 each. A full ticket gets you a 12oz beer while half a ticket gets you a 5oz sample.

For more information, visit www. vaughanpizzafest.com

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And there’s more than just pizza and beer for your taste buds.

Those who prefer their cheese and pepperoni wrapped in a blanket of fried dough will be able to enjoy panzerottis as well as strombolis, pizza rolls and other “pizza related items,” Palladini said.

An assortment of beverage alternatives is also available for non-beer drinkers, including mixed drinks, water and, of course, Brio.

Pizzafest also has an entertain-

ment lineup brimming with local talent, including singer/songwriters Carlo Coppola, Joee and Laura Cavacece, performing Friday night.

Saturday night, you can catch performances by Stuck on Planet Earth, Glass Ampp, Spookey Ruben and headliner Fast Romantics.

There’s lots for the children to enjoy as well, including a chance to get up close with snakes, lizards and other reptiles courtesy of Reptilia; block-building fun by Legoland

and a midway complete with rides, carnival games and a train, Palladini noted.

Richmond Hill-based comedian Frank Spadone will be there too, serving as honourary chairman and emcee for the event.

A Pizzafest wouldn’t be complete without a pizza-eating contest, so that is on tap too, Palladini said.

“It’s basically, eat, drink and be merry — that’s our goal for the event,” he said.

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The 7.4-kilometre extension would include five stations — Cummer/Drewry, Steeles, Clark, Langstaff/Longbridge and the Richmond Hill Centre.

The Steeles and Richmond Hill Centre stations would include bus terminals.

This “shovel-ready and shovel-worthy” project is long overdue, said Richmond Hill councillor Godwin Chan, adding that the extension will connect commuters in the 416 and 905 area codes and provide more

jobs, less congestion and faster travel time.

“Individuals and businesses across York Region have told us that increasing traffic congestion is by far their most pressing issue,” transit corporation president MaryFrances Turner, said.

“In response, York Region, along with our partners at Queen’s Park and in Ottawa, has made significant investments to increase and modernize our public transit options, including investments in Viva rapidways and the extension of the Spadina Subway into Vaughan. The Yonge North Subway Extension is the critical missing piece.”

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According to police, the incident occurred after a fight broke out between individuals at the event. Three women and a man were shot and taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Officers and the police helicopter, AIR2, quickly located five out of the six suspects sought, who left the scene in a white Porsche.

Police have released the following list of names and charges: Raymond Powell, 31, and 28-year-old Adrian Pascal, both of Toronto, have been charged with aggravated assault and fail to comply with recognizance. Jason Beharry, 24, of Oshawa, Devin Degoias, 20, of Toronto and 30-year-old Jason Maragh of Whitchurch-Stouffville all face charges of aggravated assault.

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The lead role of the Little Boy Edgar is being played by Richmond Hill resident Lucas Kalechstein.

Voted by Time Magazine as among the Top 100 Best Novels of the last century, this sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America tells the powerful tale of a white, upper-middle class family, an African American couple, and an Eastern European immigrant escaping to America with his daughter, as they all confront the timeless contradictions of wealth, poverty, freedom, prejudice, hope, and despair in pursuit of the American Dream.

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Emily Zhu punched her ticket to compete at the International Players Championship after winning her age group division at the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s PGA of Ontario Junior Championship, presented by Freedom 55 Financial at Forest City National Golf Club in London Sunday.

Competing in the Girls U-15 Division, the 12-year-old Richmond Hill resident carded a two-round 17-over 161 (77-84) to lead all competitors.

Included in Zhu’s first round five-over 77 was an eagle she recorded on the par five 10th hole.

Zhu won her division by 18 strokes over her nearest rival Mikayla Bourgeois, 13, of Mississauga.

The International Players Championship will be held in Jasper, Alta. in August.

Not to be outdone, Zhu’s younger brother Andre, 9, won his third straight Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour title after capturing the Ontario Peewee Boys’ title.

During the two-round event, Andre carded a 14-over 158 (79-79). Andre won the title by seven strokes over his nearest rival Kevin Lee, 11, of Markham.

Lee earned the Golf Town Comeback Award after improving his score by 13 shots during the second round when he finished with a 165 (89-76).

In the Ontario Girls 15-19 Division, Richmond Hill resident Kristen Wong, 19, won the title after carding a two-round 23-over 167 (88-79). Wong won the title by nine shots over Shannon Coffey, 15, of Windsor.

Wong attributed her success to being mentally prepared. “I kept a good mentality after my first round and consistently kept a positive attitude,” she said. “I believe the most important thing is to focus on your own game, because golf is you versus the course.”

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An historic $100 million fundraising achievement.

As the merged United Way Toronto and York Region celebrates its first anniversary this month, there is no more tangible way to measure the alliance’s success than recognizing the ground-breaking financial milestone that’s allowing a boost in investment in York Region, new CEO Daniele Zanotti said.

The year before the merger, which came into effect July 1, 2015, donors contributed $89 million to Toronto’s United Way and $8 million to York’s organization, for a combined total of $97 million.

“We set, when we merged, an aggressive goal of $100 million, which was a 3-per-cent increase. We delivered and beat it, actually.

We came in a little bit higher than that,” said Zanotti, who said the merger resulted in more donors, more workplace fundraising campaigns and more volunteers.

“For all intents and purposes, that demonstrates very visibly that the synergy of the two coming together raised more dollars together for agencies right across the region… (We had a) 3-per-cent growth in fundraising that will directly go to agencies across York Region.

We have not had that for many, many years in York.”

The additional funding has allowed York to piggyback on successful ventures in Toronto — something that never would have happened without the merger, Zanotti said.

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had a number of existing strategies, a building strong neighbourhoods strategy and a youth success strategy, he said.

“The merger allowed us to take inventory and stock of the demographics in York Region and then look at how might these play out on these issues in York.”

For example, the United Way will roll out a career navigator program for young people in York this fall.

Launched in Toronto last year, the project connects young people facing barriers, such as poverty and lack of education, to meaningful careers in fields such as IT, retail, construction and health care through partnerships with employers, educational institutions and labour organizations.

Meanwhile, the Centre for Immigrant and Community Services in York received funding from the United Way for a program called LIFT, which prepares newcomers between 16 and 24 with in-demand job skills and employment information so they can make wise education and career choices.

In addition, the region, an entry point for many newcomers, was able to take advantage of a $750,000 investment for Syrian refugees settling in York and Toronto.

“A number of agencies across Toronto and York benefitted from that and are now directly using those dollars, as we speak, on the ground helping families integrate,” Zanotti said.

In April, the United Way released a report on the growing problem of precarious or insecure employment in York,.

The research, which built on a six-year study and two previous surveys done in the

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Estate of Gennady Vilensky, Deceased.

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The investments in York show the merger of the two United Way organizations has benefitted the region, Zanotti said.

“We began this process with a real promise to make things better for the community first and for our partners second ... so, a year in, I say very clearly, we’ve got measurable successes on that deliver on that promise,” he said. go to yorkregion.com for full story

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Predeceased by his brother Jack, and parents Marshall and Marion Smith.

Friends called at MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME (10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill) on Tuesday, July 5th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A service of celebration of Doug’s life will be held in September at St. Matthew’s United Church. Date and time to be confirmed. In lieu of flowers, and in Doug’s memory Donations may be made to Hill House Hospice.

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Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, revealed more than 40 per cent of York residents surveyed struggle with some degree of unstable job prospects, such as irregular hours, shortterm contracts and few or no benefits.

In January, the United Way conducted York’s first point-in-time count of the homeless, with information gathered from the project now being used to improve services.

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