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If you listen to those closest to her, Stephanie Baglione was one of those rare creatures who used her disability to propel others forward. “She was the light in the darkness,” former teacher Ines Mancuso said. “Even with limited vision, she saw the world in the right way.” Baglione, 21, from Richmond Hill, passed away last Friday, May 6 after being struck by a car, while she and her sister, 11, were walking Thursday evening near Pemberton Road, just west of Stockdale Crescent, where the crash occurred. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with York Regional Police. However, the

details of what exactly occurred are still not clear, according to police. Her passing prompted an outpouring of grief on social media, where her “beautiful” singing voice was enjoyed by so many since her first performance at age 13. Lisa Colburn posted one video of Baglione, who attended York University, singing Leaving on a Jet Plane, explaining how she hadn’t been able to watch the video because her grief was too strong. Underneath the YouTube video it explains Baglione was left legally blind after a battle with cancer, adding how, despite this, she managed to “take life by the horns and meet it with a positive attitude and a smile”. “It’s been a few days since I found out the

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Nothing prepared him for this — not the stint with emergency services in Richmond Hill, not the earthquake in El Salvador nor the typhoon in Taiwan. How could you possibly prepare for a job that requires you to save a community as it burns down around you? Yet Jordan Redshaw is figuring it all out, minute by minute, tweet by tweet, his colleagues back home in York Region cheering him on. “I enjoy life beyond my comfort zone,” Redshaw posted on his LinkedIn account, describing himself as an expert in strategic communications. He never predicted just how far beyond “comfort” he would travel when he left his job with the Town of Richmond Hill last year to join the communications team for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo — located in the northeast corner of Alberta and ground zero for the massive Fort McMurray wildfire. Before he became that municipality’s press secretary in February 2015, Redshaw was a communications coordinator in Richmond Hill and before that, for the Town of Georgina. But those jobs don’t hold a candle to what he’s doing now.

‘No one could possibly have known what [the fire] was going to become. It’s terrifying. Absolutely insane.’ Maybe that’s not the best metaphor. Redshaw and members of the communications team in Fort McMurray have been working around the clock since May 3, manning the municipality’s Twitter handle @RMWoodBuffalo to help evacuate 88,000 people displaced by the wildfire.

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I’m no hero, says former Richmond Hill communications staffer Jordan Redshaw of his critical job at command central for Fort MacMurray. ‘I’m just doing my job.’ In a weary-sounding, stumbly voice, he describes the marathon days and nights since he first began monitoring the fire May 1. “It was just a local state of emergency at that point,” he says. “No one could possibly have known what it was going to become. “It’s terrifying. Absolutely insane.” In the hours after the evactuation began May 3 he was immersed in his role providing up-to-date information via social media, on where the fire has spread, where residents should go and how to quickly and safely get out of the area. It’s a steady flow of information, busting rumours, providing direction to the stranded and comfort to residents looking for help. At the same time, he and the rest of the communication team were also being evacuated, twice, while working 16-hour shifts and longer, crashing when they could manage to

find time to sleep on cots set up in a fire hall office. It was essential that the information they relayed to a traumatized community was accurate. Rumours, in a crisis situation, can be deadly, he says, and Twitter became their most efficient tool. “It was literally the only channel we could use that wouldn’t be distorted.” For the past two weeks, he and his colleagues have been typing crucial information safety instructions and updates into Word documents. They then take screen shots of the message and post it to Twitter. “That way it can’t be altered.” It also means they can be “listening” to the constant chaotic conversation on social media and cut off false rumours as soon as they begin. At the same time, they’ve been live-streaming press conferences, conference calls with media and posting daily 30-second updates to Twitter from Chief Darby Allen of the Fort McMurray Fire Department. For someone who has worked in the field of professional communications for just four years, one could say it has been a baptism by fire — one his formers colleagues in Richmond Hill have been watching closely. “He helped develop our voice and I can see he has used the same approach in Fort McMurray,” says Meeta Gandhi, director of communication services for Richmond Hill. “You don’t speak in corporate talk. You need a more personable approach. He helped us hone that. But I can’t imagine the stress they are under. Our hearts go out to them.” Asked if his previous one-year term with Richmond Hill helped prepare him for the job he’s doing now, Redshaw just laughs. “Nothing can really prepare you,” he says. Life experiences may have helped. He was in Taiwan during a typhoon and lived in El Salvador during a major earthquake and forced

to evacuate to avoid a tsunami. “But this [Fort McMurray] has been, by far, the most intense thing.” He is reluctant to take on the “hero” label, though. “I’m just a messenger,” he says, quickly throwing kudos to the first responders in Fort

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‘I will be pulled out in a couple of days. Forced to take a temporary leave and decompress ... they won’t let us stay much longer.’ McMurray. “They are truly incredible. They’re putting their lives on the line, literally, saving the community. Those stories will come out at some point.” Meanwhile, Redshaw continues to put in long days at the Fire Hall 5 outpost, five kilometres outside town, knowing he may soon be forced to leave. His own home has been spared, but he can’t go there just yet — not when there is no water, power or gas, and hot spots still linger in neighbourhoods. He has been put up in a modest hotel “that’s pretty well paradise to me. “But I will be pulled out in a couple of days. Forced to take a temporary leave and decompress,” he says. “I’m not ready to go yet, but they won’t let us stay much longer. Mental health is an issue they have to watch.” It has been stressful. He has lost track of time. He has cut himself off from emotions — has to, he says. “I need to stay professional, to do my job. I haven’t had time to digest what’s happened. At some point, though, we will need time to process.”

Farmers market returns to downtown in new location BY KIM ZARZOUR

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A farmers market will return to the village of Richmond Hill. After a one-year hiatus, the foodie favourite is back in business, revamped and relocated to the parking lot at Elgin Barrow Arena. The event ran as a one-year pilot project in the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts parking lot each LIBERAL FILE PHOTO Saturday through the summer of 2014. But Karin Ash, manager of cultural In 2014, vendors sold fresh produce from the parking lot of the services for the town, said there were theatre. This year the market moves to Elgin Barrow Arena. challenges associated with schedul-

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trucks and there will be opportunities for promotional booths and community organizations to get involved, she said. Opening day is set for Sunday, June 19, which is Father’s Day, so crafts and activities are planned to honour dads. “We are hoping it’s a nice outing for families — we’re really excited about this,” Ash said. The market will run Sundays until Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. An additional farmers market runs at Hillcrest Mall Wednesdays and Sundays.

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ing and location. The parking lot was well used for theatre events and dance recitals and this limited availability for the market, she said. This year, the downtown market will be relocated and scheduled for a different day — Sundays — along Vern Dynes Way just south of the Elgin Barrow Arena. The town has been successful securing vendors including farmers, bakers, crafts booths and a honey vendor. As well, entertainment is lined up and children’s activities are planned. Organizers are reaching out to food

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Upcoming Meetings Monday, May 16 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 – Council – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 – Council Public Meeting – 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.

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: • Fitness Instructor • Lifeguards & Swimming Instructors • Administrative Assistant • School Crossing Guards 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.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment A PUBLIC MEETING is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, 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 the following application that has been received by the Town. ITEM 1 INQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN FILE: D02-16008 Melissa Morgan, Planner I 905-771-2413, melissa.morgan@richmondhill.ca A request from 2434551 ONTARIO LIMITED to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Part of Lot 15, Plan 1960 and municipally known as 711 Carrville Road. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to permit the future construction of two (2) semi-detached dwelling units on the subject lands.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Concerning Proposed Zoning By-law Amendments and Draft Plans of Subdivision A PUBLIC MEETING has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, 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 the following applications that have been received by the Town. ITEM 1 INQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN FILES: D02-16001 & D03-16002 Shelly Cham, Senior Planner 905-747-6470, shelly.cham@richmondhill.ca A request from JEFFERSON SOUTH DEVELOPMENTS 211 INC., RAHNI ALIAKBAR KABIRI, and RUBY SADEGHIAN to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Lots 11, 27 and 28, Plan 1916 and municipally known as 211 Jefferson Sideroad, and 196 and 210 Harris Avenue. The subject lands have a frontage of 77.41 metres (254 feet) along Harris Avenue and 38.71 metres (127 feet) along Jefferson Sideroad and a total area of 1.2 hectares (2.97 acres). The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would rezone the lands to “Single Detached Four (R4)”, “Single Detached Six (R6) Zone” and “Semi-Detached One (RD1)” Zones with a site specific development standard under Zoning By-law No. 235-97, as amended. The proposed draft Plan of Subdivision consists of 12 single detached dwelling lots, 3 semidetached lots (6 semi-detached units), three (3) residential reserve blocks and two streets. ITEM 2 INQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN FILE: D02-16006 and D03-16003 Derek Lau, Planner II 905-771-2479, derek.lau@richmondhill.ca A request from ZONIX INC. to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Part of Lots 112 and 113, Plan 202 and Part of Lots 153 and 154 and West Part of Lot 153, Plan 202, and municipally known as 12, 14, 16, 16A, 16B Maple Grove Avenue, 29A and rear portion of 33 Elm Grove Avenue. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision is to facilitate a residential development consisting of eighteen (18) single detached dwellings on the subject lands. Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision. 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, June 8, 2016. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary. Zoning By-law Amendment and Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision 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 proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is passed or refused and/or before the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision is approved 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 passing or refusal of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and/or decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill in respect of the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, 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. Detailed information regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision may be obtained by contacting the Planning & Regulatory Services Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor at 905-771-8910. The Staff Report will be available at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 after 3:00 p.m. The Staff Report will also be available on the Town’s website RichmondHill.ca/Meetings. Stephen M.A. Huycke, Town Clerk Town of Richmond Hill Tel: 905-771-2529 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: 905-771-2502 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca DATED THIS 12TH DAY OF MAY, 2016

The Council of the Town of Richmond Hill hereby declare that May 12 be proclaimed as “Yom Ha’atzmaut – National Day of Israel”

DOORS OPEN RICHMOND HILL Temporary Road Closure – Gormley Rd Please be advised that Gormley Rd. will be closed to traffic from Farmer Court to CN Tracks on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Doors Open Richmond Hill.

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NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATIONS UNDER THE PLANNING ACT The Town of Richmond Hill has received the following applications under the Planning Act: ITEM 1 INQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN NOS.: D03-16005 and D05-16005 (Related Files: D02-15004 and D06-15013) Ferdi Toniolo, Planner II 905-771-2442, ferdi.toniolo@richmondhill.ca A request from MARIA SHCOLYAR and GIL SHCOLYAR for approval of a Plan of Subdivision and Common Element Condominium for lands described as Part Lots 4 and 5, Plan 2404 and municipally known as 168 and 176 Elgin Mills Road West. The proposed applications will serve to facilitate the development of 19 freehold condominium townhouse dwelling units on the subject lands. The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that “complete” development applications have been received by the Town of Richmond Hill pursuant to the Planning Act. The applications have 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 these applications, 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 these applications 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 12TH DAY OF MAY, 2016.

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Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. 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, June 8, 2016. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary. Zoning By-law Amendment 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 proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is passed 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 passing or refusal of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, 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. Detailed information regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment may be obtained by contacting the Planning & Regulatory Services Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor at 905-771-8910. The Staff Report will be available at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, after 3:00 p.m. The Staff Report will also be available on the Town’s website RichmondHill.ca/Meetings. Town of Richmond Hill Stephen M.A. Huycke, Town Clerk 225 East Beaver Creek Road Tel: 905-771-2529 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 Fax: 905-771-2502 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca DATED THIS 12TH DAY OF MAY, 2016

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Re: Recycling adventure disappointing, letter by Mary Atkinson, April 28. We’d like to offer our apologies for the recent frustrating experienced by Ms Atkinson at our [Richmond Hill and Vaughan] Household Hazardous Waste depots. It was a regrettable misunderstanding. Senior staff are actively working to prevent a similar incident from being repeated in future and we also reached out in person to speak to her about her concerns. We are reviewing our procedures with site staff to ensure they are clear about what condominium owners and multi-residential building residents are permitted to drop off. Our guidelines for Household Hazardous Waste Depots allow residents to drop off up to 60 litres of household hazardous waste and 20 fluorescent tubes per day. These limits apply to all residents, including condominium owners and multi-residential building residents, as a way to manage depot capacity and to comply with regulations related to onsite storage requirements. York Region continues to rank first in waste diversion among large urban municipalities and the fourth highest overall in Ontario. Our successes are largely due to our residents’ commitment to diverting waste from landfill. Their efforts, like those of Ms Atkinson, are truly making a difference. If residents have questions regarding correct disposal of a particular item, we encourage them to check our online resource, york. ca/bindicator or call 1-866665-6752.

How long is too long for an over 70-year-old senior to obtain a subsidized apartment in York Region? A person I know who has an annual income of less than $15,000 and a 50 per cent rent [subsidy] application was made eight years ago. Since that time 202 units came about at The Hub, as well as more units in another building on Major Mackenzie Drive East. There is much awareness made about homeless youths, but it would seem there is a crisis to provide low-income seniors with affordable accommodation in Richmond Hill and York.

gainst the terrible daily news stories and poignant social media posts about the Fort McMurray conflagration, Ontario and all York Region communities marked Emergency Preparedness Week last week. Although many of us — myself included — don’t pay much attention to safety awareness campaigns held each year, it was impossible to ignore the stark realities illustrating why families should prepare for disaster. Disaster struck May 3 in the northern Alberta town, and all Canadians have been watching in horror as 80,000 people — that’s the population of Newmarket — were forced to evacuate the flaming ruins of their community. Can we learn a lesson from this tragedy before it’s too late for our own families? The Region of York has a 99-page document on the ‘Risks in our area’. But if 99 pages is too daunting and time consuming for you to read, just click on your municipality’s website and find ‘Make an Emergency Plan’ or ‘Assemble a 72-Hour Kit’. I clicked on the latter for Richmond Hill and found a two-page PDF of fairly simple — but vital — information and tips to follow to ensure my family is ready for a fire, flood, ice storm or any such emergency. No one would dare say anymore, that ostrich-head-in-thesand statement: “It can’t happen here”. The December 2013 ice storm in Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill was a true disaster for those who lost power for days or had ice-coated trees topple on their properties. An even more recent ice storm in March of this year caused $25-million in damage for residents in Newmarket and Georgina. Flooding in a freak July 2013 rainstorm stranded passengers on a Richmond Hill-bound GO train. Those people rescued by rubber dinghies would certainly tell you

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that we won’t be able to experience that again, and see each other grow into beautiful young adults. I will cherish the memories we shared.” Mancuso, chaplaincy team leader and religion teacher at St. Elizabeth, said Baglione’s passing hit her and her family extremely hard. “She was remarkable with her blindness,” she said. “She gave her gifts with her voice and a smile for anyone and never complained. She was pure of heart, kind and giving and always there to lend a hand to students and teachers. She embodied the ‘Be Attitude,’ in helping someone else it brings you joy and happiness if you have the right attitude. She saw the Kingdom of God around her, maybe that’s why the good ones go first, maybe she served her purpose.” Mancuso explained what made Baglione so beautiful, inside and out, was her ability to turn her disability into her best quality. “A lot of people walk around with tunnel vision,” she added. “Stephanie actually did have tunnel vision, but she could see the periphery and see it so very beautifully.” Baglione often performed at charity events in Richmond Hill including Terry Fox runs, Canada Day celebrations and numerous other cancer fundraisers. St. Elizabeth will honour Baglione with a book of memories at the Thornhill school before delivering it to her family. Her visitation is today (Thursday) from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Marshall Funeral Home and the funeral is Friday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace in Aurora. Police continue to appeal for witnesses to contact the major collision investigation unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704.

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A Richmond Hill family is vowing to install the latest security devices in their home, after an unknown gunman shot bullets at their residence, piercing the door, last week. The incident occurred just before 2:30 a.m. Friday on Shell Court, near Bayview Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive, when numerous residents and the homeowners themselves called police after hearing five loud gunshots. The owner of the home said the door was pierced with bullet holes along with one section of the second floor of the house. “We found two bullets in our home,” said the family’s father and owner of the home, who declined to give his name. “We had in-laws over at the time. I thought a picture fell and smashed, but the sound of the shots woke up my wife. My wife is very shaken up. I’m not going to tell you that I’m not, but she has been left very frightened by this.” Although no one was injured, both the K9 Unit and York Regional Police’s helicopter arrived and searched the area soon after, but found no one. Officers, who continued to scour the area

throughout much of Friday morning, said they discovered multiple bullet holes and shell casings near the home. The shots were fired at the home’s main floor and the second floor where the parents, one teenager, 17, and one young child, six, reside. No one was injured. “You can’t just up and sell your house,” the 17-year-resident of Richmond Hill added. “This could happen anywhere, we could move and it could happen there. I am looking at the safety situation, we will all be discussing it, but the best route is security cameras on the house. We want to try and make sure it doesn’t happen again. For sure my family is very afraid. It makes anyone feel frightened. You think your family is safe in your neighbourhood and then this happens? “But the police have been very cooperative and responded quickly.” York police have obtained images of a suspect vehicle leaving the scene. It is described as a 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk SUV, with a black stripe on the hood and a panoma sunroof. Anyone with information to help police is asked to call 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7241.

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Planes will continue to take off and land at Buttonville Airport for several years to come. The development that would house 7,200 residents has been delayed, so the airport has been given another extension.

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Buttonville Airport will continue in operation at least until late 2017, parties working together on its development into a residential and commercial hub announced last week in another extension for the airport’s life. Cadillac Fairview and Armadale Co. Ltd., owners of the airport lands at 16th Avenue and Hwy. 404 in Markham, submitted an application to the city to rezone the site in 2011 to permit a world-class employment district and vibrant, mixed-use lifestyle destination, they said. Authorities have not granted the land use change for the project and the application is currently before the Ontario Municipal Board. As a result CF, Armadale and Torontair Ltd. have extended the timeline for airport operations to continue until at least fall 2017. The outlook for extensions beyond this date will be dictated by progress on approvals, they said. The OMB proceedings date back to 2013, when the airport located adjacent to Hwy. 404 at 16th Avenue was initially scheduled to close. Richmond Hill, Markham and York Region all have a stake in the proceedings, with several mediation sessions set for July and

another prehearing in August. Transportation, traffic and land use are among issues being ironed out. The Buttonville Town Centre proposal envisions a man-made lake and water feature along the west side of the 170-acre property, complete with a boardwalk and restaurant on the water. The lake would be large enough to accom- �� modate dragon boat races. �� The area would be home to about 7,200 �� residents with up to 3.6 million square feet of residential space. The project would include a 60-storey tower. The plan also envisioned some 22,000 jobs with up to 1.2 million square feet of retail, commercial and entertainment space and up to 4.4 million square feet of office space. There are also plans for a hotel and convention centre on site. The plan would also extend Allstate Parkway up to 16th Avenue. This isn’t the first time the mixed-use development has been held up by land use and planning issues. In 2014, it was announced the airport would remain open until 2016. Last fall, the airport was the backdrop for the miniseries 11.22.63, based on a novel by Stephen King in which a man travels back in time to try to prevent the assassination of president John F. Kennedy.

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York Regional Police responded to a shooting at a 4040 Steeles Ave. plaza in Woodbridge early Sunday morning. It wasn’t the first time the Vaughan plaza has been riddled with bullets. The entire plaza, home to more than half a dozen bridal boutiques, wedding and cake shops and limo services, was barricaded off as investigators collected evidence Sunday afternoon. Just before 1 a.m., a man in his 20s was shot outside La’ Shish Bar & Grill in the plaza and was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. This is the third shooting involving patrons from the bar in less than a year. “I feel like crying. It’s happened so many

times,” said a local shop owner, who did not want to be named out of fear. “This is becoming like another Jane and Finch area,” she said through tears on the phone. It was bullets this time, but most other mornings the parking lot is littered with liquor bottles, needles and condoms, she added. “Come in the morning,” the shop owner said. “It’s a disaster. This is nonsense.” The plaza was closed off to employees. Store owners were encouraging patrons to call ahead if they had appointments, needed to pick up party favours or had bridal fittings. Last year, a stray bullet went through a wall and into a neighbouring bridal boutique. “My staff are scared to come in,” said the shop owner. “They are scared to go near the windows.”

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The bail hearing is underway for Richmond Hill’s Nick Bagherzadeh, the man charged with stabbing a beloved brother, friend and son. Gianluca Cellucci, 22, was stabbed outside Luxy Nightclub in Vaughan during a fight in the early hours of Feb. 7. An Aurora man was also stabbed, but survived. Bagherzadeh, 20, was charged with sec-

ond degree murder and attempted murder. On Tuesday almost 100 supporters filled the Newmarket courthouse to show solidarity in Cellucci’s memory. His mother, Joanna Liokossis, was also present for the hearing, overseen by Justice Michelle Fuerst. There were far fewer supporters there for Bagherzadeh, many of whom were attempting to ensure his bail and act as sureties during his upcoming trial. The hearing continues May 24.

The plaza has been a popular destination for brides-to-be shopping for wedding dresses, bonbonierie, party favours or other specialty gifts for close to three decades. Former customers were shocked to hear about the shooting at the well-known bridal destination. “As someone who was lucky enough to

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They were part of an early wave of Jewish immigration caused by growing antiSemitism. Michael and Aaron noticed that frozen yogurt stands were popular in the U.S., but were practically non-existent in Canada. The first Yogen Fruz opened at the Promenade Mall on a hot August day in 1986. There is still an outlet at the Promenade, along with stores at nearby Centrepoint Mall at Yonge Street in Thornhill and Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill. Calls and emails to Yogen Fruz headquarters and the Toronto Real Estate Board’s York Region office have not been returned by press time. RBC Capital Markets could not confirm information about the selling of the mall.

New community choir seeks singers A new community choir, Chorus York, is looking for singers. Chorus York is an auditioned, four-part harmony chamber choir that is based in Richmond Hill and is looking for new members who can read music and who love to sing a variety of choral music. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings at St. Matthew’s United Church, 333 Crosby Ave.,

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Vaughan break and enter suspect sought York Regional Police are searching for a man believed to have broken into a Vaughan home last month. The incident occurred March 7, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the McNaughton Road/ Major Mackenzie Drive area. A man forced his way into a side door of a home on Glenkindie Avenue. Once inside the home he allegedly took jewelry and electronics. The suspect left the area on foot.

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Mackenzie Health Foundation has assembled a team of “prominent leaders in business, health care and the community” to spearhead the effort to raise $250 million, in large part, for Vaughan’s long-awaited hospital. The foundation, which also raises funds to enhance care at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, unveiled the so-called campaign cabinet for its $250-million Exceptional Care Belongs Here campaign earlier last week. Greg Sorbara, former Liberal MPP for Vaughan and a former Ontario finance minister, is leading the cabinet, which features several developers as well as real estate professionals, construction union representatives, politicians and bankers. “We are asking people to make a gift to something that will be a direct part of their lives, for the rest of their lives and for generations to come,” Sorbara said in a media release. “This cabinet will help to inspire the donations that will create lasting legacies and trans-

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The new Mackenzie Vaughan hospital will sit on Major Mackenzie Drive West at Jane Street in Vaughan. Key business and healthcare leaders have been named to a campaign cabinet to raise $250 million to help build it.

form health care in southwest York Region.” Among the campaign cabinet members are: • Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua; • Glenn Beaumont, president of Enbridge Gas Distribution and

chairman of the Mackenzie Health Foundation board; • Robert De Gasperis, president of DG Group (formerly Metrus Development); • Marie Fiorellino-Di Poce, owner of John Paul & Co. and a founding member ETA of Vaughan Women’s

Shelter; • Vince Galifi, executive vice-president and CFO of Magna International Inc.; • Lou Greenbaum, principal with The Vogue Development Group Inc.; • Tony Iannuzzi, president of the Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario; • Sandra Maio, lawyer for HBNG Holborn Group (which includes Maystar General Contractors, KAPP Contracting and Poetry Living); and • Altaf Stationwala, Mackenzie Health president and CEO. Magna International’s $10-million pledge, made last October, ranks as the top gift made to the campaign so far. In recognition of that generous gift, the emergency department at the new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital will be named Magna Emergency. The foundation expects to announce additional pledges of $1 million or more in the near future. A major portion of the funds generated by the $250-million campaign will go to cover the “local share,” which includes 10 per cent

of construction costs for the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital as well as the majority of equipment and furniture costs. On top of that, Vaughan taxpayers contributed $80 million toward purchasing and development of the land at Major Mackenzie Drive and Jane Street where the hospital will be built. That money is being paid through a special levy expected to remain on the property tax bill until at least 2021. The exact cost of building the hospital, and when its doors will open, is slated to be announced in the fall, after the consortium charged with designing, building, financing and maintaining the facility is selected. Some officials have suggested the price tag to build the proposed state-of-the-art, 350-bed hospital is in the range of $1 billion. Up until now, the goal has been to have the hospital built and open in 2019.

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On April 30th, 2016 at the beautiful Copper Creek Golf Club, Cedar Centre (formerly York Region Abuse Program) held their annual Hand In Hand Gala.Thank you to all who attended this magical evening.

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Thank you also to all of the many silent auction donors, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re delighted to say there are too many to mention! You know who you are and we are honoured that you chose Cedar Centre as your charity of choice. We are so grateful to those individuals who donated their time to make the night an amazing success! Our Emcee, Andria Case; event specialist, Sandra Liem; Auctioneer, Kevin Beswick; Special Guests, Rose Adams, Tim Johnston, Mirco Cabrias and Bryan Laviolette; the 2016 Gala Committee and last but certainly not least, each of our valued volunteers.

The Bayview Watercolour Society, based in Richmond Hill, holds its annual Art Show “Luminosity 2016” at the McKay Art Centre, 197 Main St., Unionville, May 11 through 15. Paintings by experienced, award-winning artists from York Region on display, plus gift shop for art-related items such as cards, reproductions and prints. Admission free. For details, visit www. thebayviewwaterfront.blogspot.com Euchre Night is hosted by the Richvale Lioness Club May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Langstaff Community Centre, 155 Red Maple (corner of Bantry), Richmond Hill. Admission $5, prizes and snacks. All welcome; proceeds support community projects.

Saturday, May 14 Public Works Week and Open House is at Richmond Hill Operations Centre, 1200 Elgin Mills Rd. E. May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Climb on snow plows, fire trucks and other equipment, enjoy Charity Barbecue of hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks to support Hill House Hospice. Check out educational displays and information booths, balloons and prizes for children. Also pick up pre-ordered plans through Healthy Yards program. For more, visit richmondhill.ca Doors Open Richmond Hill takes place May 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when some of the town’s most unique and intriguing heritage sites and cultural and religious buildings open their doors to the public for free tours and glimpses inside. For detailed map with all sites and more information, visit richmondhill.ca or call 905737-1818, ext. 6007. In conjunction with Doors Open, a pancake breakfast is hosted by Mission and Outreach Committee at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St, May 14, 9 to 11 a.m. Includes pancakes with toppings of berries or

Community Calendar whipped cream, scrambled eggs, sausages, juice, tea or coffeefor $8 (adults) $4 (children 12 and under). For details, call church office at 905-884-4211. Information & Health Fair is held May 14 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church auditorium, 10295 Yonge St. (at Dunlop), Richmond Hill, hosted by various Fibromyalgia Association memberships across the GTA. A diverse range of vendors will provide information on various conditions such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Health representatives may email Alison at info@ actioncind.org to confirm participation. Naturopath doctor Habib will offer a free, informative seminar on naturopathic treatments for children’s mental health at Four Seasons Naturopathic Wellness, 305 Carrville Rd, Richmond Hill May 14 at 5:30 p.m. Topics will include anxiety, depression, behavioural, attentional and other concerns. Food donations welcome for food bank. RSVP at 905-5977201 or at familynaturopath.ca. Enjoy two art events at Mill Pond Gallery, 314 Mill St., Richmond Hill, May 14 and May 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Paint the Town Exhibit with 20 artists depicting unique homes and businesses and the Monday Painters Spring

Show. For details, visit Richmond Hill Group of Artists at rhga.ca or call 905-770-7447.

Monday, May 16 Learn about CNIB programs and services, various eye conditions and check out latest technology for individuals who are blind or partially sighted at CNIB York Region Technology and Information Fair May 16, 1 to 4 p.m. at Elgin West Community Centre, 11099 Bathurst St., Richmond Hill. Check out computer equipment, video magnifiers, closed-circuit TVs, digital accessible info system players and aids for independent living. Light refreshments served; for details, call 905-898-6413 ext. 5209. Richmond Hill Historical Society meets May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St. All welcome to presentation “Feeding of the 500,000: King Edward VII’s Coronation Dinner for the Poor”, to learn about the life and times of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra and evolution of the monarchy, following long reign of Queen Victoria. For details, visit rhhs.ca Landlord and Tenant information session for low-income families and newcomers is presented by the Housing Help Centre at Thornhill Community Center, 7755 Bayview Ave., May 16, 1-3 p.m. in Farsi and English. All welcome; no registration required. For more info, call Suzan Mousesian 647-267-5319 or visit shhc.org. From Abraham: Three Faiths is presented May 16 at 7:30 p.m. by Mosaic Interfaith and

The Organization For Islamic Learning at St. Luke’s Catholic Parish, 39 Green Lane, Thornhill. Presentations by Rabbi Michael Stroh, Rev. Canon John Hill and Dr. Liyakat Takim on “Everyone Wants to go to Heaven but Nobody Wants to Die.” Explore meaning of death from Jewish, Christian and Muslim perspectives in roundtable discussion and question period. For details, email Fran Isaacs at thisisfran@yahoo.com

Tuesday, May 17 Crosby Heights Public School, 190 Neal Dr., Richmond Hill, invites the community to join its school council May 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a free Community Mental Health Night. Family therapist and author Joe Rich gives a presentation “When to Worry,” dealing with common youth mental health problems. For details, contact lisa.wolfman@yrdsb.ca Registered charity Canadian Tai Chi Academy holds an Open House and Free Introductory Class at 333 Crosby Ave., St. Matthew’s United Church, Richmond Hill, May 17 at 7 p.m. Regain your healthy, energetic, peaceful self through the ancient moves of tai chi. For details, call 289-366-9956 or email RichmondHill@ CanadianTaiChiAcademy.org. You’re invited to the Launch of the 2016-17 Season at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., May 17. Lobby doors open at 7 p.m., presentation and first

Join Carstar Walk in Richmond Hill to make Cystic Fibrosis history May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, and for one Richmond Hill family it’s very personal. Natalie Doyle and her husband Jamey are organizing the annual Carstar Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History Sunday, May 29 at the Mill Pond Park. Richmond Hill residents will join with thousands nationwide to walk to raise funds to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. The battle hits close to home for the Doyles, parents of two children suffering from cystic fibrosis. The family is doing whatever they can to raise awareness to find a cure for the fatal

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Wednesday, May 18 All are invited to a Seniors’ Spa and Wellness Fair, noon to 3 p.m., May 18 at St. Matthew’s United Church, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with tips for healthy living, resource information, mini treatments, give-aways and more. Freewill offering; finger foods served. Call church office to register at 905-884-3606. Her Excellency Sharon Johnston will do a reading and signing of her book Matrons and Madams, May 18 at 6 p.m. at Richmond Hill Public Library events room, Yonge and Major Mackenzie, followed by question and answer session. Gov. Gen. David Johnston will also attend. Free, register online at rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca

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Thursday, May 19 Naturopathic doctor presents free, informative seminar at Four Seasons Naturopathic Wellness, 305 Carrville Rd., Richmond Hill May 19 at 6:30 p.m. on causes of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue; how naturopathic medicine can help. Food donations welcome for food bank. RSVP at 905-597-7201 or at familynaturopath.ca. 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 Did you know you can add your own items to our online calendar? Visit: www.yorkregion.com/yorkregion-events/

genetic disease that affects the lungs. You can join the fight at Mill Pond Park at Mill and Trench streets for a family fun 5-kilometer walk at 1:30 p.m. Registration begins at 1 p.m. Radio station 105.9 The Region will be live on location and Turtle Jacks on Yonge Street will provide sandwiches for participants. Pets are welcome, but must be on a leash. CF is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. With no cure, the disease continues to affect about one in every 3,600 children born in this country. For more information or to register, visit cysticfibrosis.ca/walk or email Natalie Doyle at mrs.nattydoyle@gmail.com - Jonalyn Aguilar

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WHEN: During the Regular Board Meeting on Tues., May 31, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. From left to right, Gala Co-chairs Lexie Badali and Anne Beswick; Grand prize winner, Jim Alexander; Executive Vice President, Alta Group, Edward Wong.

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David Hamilton Park, arena to see $27M ‘four seasons’ overhaul By KIM ZARZOUR

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Construction is expected to begin in 2017 on a new recreation destination in southeast Richmond Hill. David Hamilton Park and the Ed Sackfield Arena, near Leslie Street and 16th Avenue, are poised for a major overhaul and expansion. At last week’s committee of the whole, councillors approved master plan and schematic designs for the $27-million project and it did get final approval this past Monday. The new facilities are expected to be

complete in the fall of 2018. The revitalized park will feature a splash pad, multi-use court and outdoor fitness equipment. A second ice pad will be attached to the existing arena, along with a larger fitness centre and indoor walking track.

‘VERY EXCITED’ “As an association representing 4,000 to 5,000 supporters, we commend town staff,” said Dean Artenozi, a board member with the Richmond Hill Hockey Association. “We are very, very excited and very proud of what’s been accomplished here.”

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Artenozi said Richmond Hill families have been struggling with a lack of ice time and are forced to travel to facilities in places such as Vaughan and York University. The new arena will help alleviate that pressure, he said. The rink twinning project, to cost an estimated $20,651,400, will include an additional barrier-free washroom in the existing arena, construction of a drop-off covered walkway and will meet the silver standard for LEED (a green building certification program). Councillors voted to authorize staff to proceed to the design development and detail design phases. The refurbished park, located on 10.4 hectacres off Valleymede Drive, will have a “four seasons” design theme. The park will be 30 years old in 2017 and was deemed a priority for renewal, staff said.

MUCH PUBLIC CONSULTATION A lengthy development process included public consultation via a web-based survey, a public meeting last October, a presentation to council and online opportunities to comment. Sports groups, associations and clubs that use the facilities were also consulted. A public survey was posted on the town’s website in May 2015 and notices advising of the survey were sent to more than 1,200 residents in the neighbourhood. Signs throughout the park let the community know how to express opinions on future plans. The final draft of the master plan — with an estimated construction cost of $6.2 million — includes: • Addition of a multi-use court and a splash pad. The court will have a coloured acrylic surface and provide users with a variety of opportunities including footsal, basketball and hockey; • Re-use of splash pad water to irrigate the sports fields and possibly other turf areas in the park; • Retrofit of the existing softball, hardball and soccer fields on site to include irrigation and drainage, as well as upgrading of the ball diamond layouts; • Replacement of the existing playgrounds with relocation of the north playground to provide a more interactive relationship between indoor arena spaces and outdoor park space;

DID YOU KNOW? David Hamilton is a former Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Richmond Hill. Ed Sackfield is in the town’s Sports Hall of Fame. He participated in the formation of several sports clubs including the Richmond Hill Arena Association and the Richmond Hill Curling Club, coached hockey from 1954 to 1990 and was awarded the prestigious OMHA Honour Award. • Retention of the tennis court facility with replacement of perimeter fencing and an expansion to the apron around the playing surface; • Enhancement of pedestrian connectivity through the park including a prominent north-south “spine” to link facilities, and creation of a walking/jogging loop in the west area of the park; • A new outdoor fitness area located near the walking/running loop; • Two outdoor table tennis stations will be located between the main walkway and the oval walking loop, bordered by shade trees for relief from the sun on hot summer days. Users will be required to bring their own balls and paddles; and • Planting of new trees shrubs and perennials throughout the entire park. There will be no change necessary to the number of parking spaces existing on the site, the staff report said.

FOUR SEASONS THEME The “four seasons” theme will be illustrated with strategic use of materials, colours, poetry, words and fragrances from plant materials. The new arena pad will be south of the existing building and will be accessed primarily through the main entrance of the existing building. A secondary entrance is proposed along the building’s north façade providing direct connection to the proposed water splash pad, playground and plaza.

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Photocopy snake family released into woodlot near school By AMANDA PERSICO

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Sending their children out into the world is an experience all mothers will at some point encounter. Even mothers in the wild. Over the Mother’s Day weekend, the Toronto Wildlife Centre released back into

the wild nine brown snakes, a mom and eight babies. Once back in nature, the snakes will go their separate ways. Last winter, a harmless brown snake wiggled its way into St. Robert Catholic School in Thornhill. She slithered into — and made a tem-

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wildlife centre. To the surprise of many, the snake was pregnant and later gave birth in the wildlife centre hospital. Since brown snakes usually hibernate during the cold season, the entire copier snake family was held together over the winter months, being fed their natural diet of grubs, earthworms and slugs. That is until this past weekend. Now that overnight temperatures are consistent, the snakes — mom and babies — were released back to their home turf, a wooded area near the high school where snake was found. The non-profit organization is the wildlife service provider for Markham that assists sick, injured, orphaned and distressed wildlife, and operates a full-service wildlife hospital. For details, visit torontowildlifecentre.com

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tion of the amendments. Our longrange planning aims to help build complete communities around our growing population. York Region is supporting livable communities while managing growth and slowing outward growth in the region.” Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Ted McMeekin said the plan is a bold step forward for the environment and managing growth in communities. “The changes we are proposing would promote compact, vibrant communities that would support jobs and public transit, and reward

Raising teenagers can sometimes be challenging, which is why Catholic Community Services of York Region is hosting a six-week positive parenting program called Parents of Teens. The group program offered in Richmond Hill starting May 18 will help parents from York Region learn how to foster appropriate development and behavior in teenagers. Participants will learn about topics such as the role of parents in the teen years, encouraging positive behaviours, managing

us with an expanded Greenbelt,” he said. Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Bill Mauro, Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca and Minister of Finance and MPP for Mississauga South Charles Sousa joined McMeekin to announce the proposed changes in Mississauga. Open houses will be held in May and June to allow the public to provide input on the proposed amendments. Read the entire story on yorkregion.com

problem behaviour, dealing with risky behaviour, as well as establishing goals and expectations for teens to help them succeed. The program is offered at the Catholic Community Services of York office in Richmond Hill, 21 Dunlop St. at Yonge Street every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting May 18 and concluding June 22. Registration costs just $20; the program is supported by the Region of York and Catholic Charities. To register ,call the office of the CCSYR at 905-770-7040 or email groups@ccsyr.org. - Lyrel Robinson

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59 MAy AVE., RIChMOND hILL CUSTOM 6,000sqft MASTERPIECE! Extravagance is in the detail of this luxurious home in the heart of Richmond Hill’s sought after area. 5 well appointed bedrooms. Spacious & open gourmet kitchen with large island & high end appliances. Stunning finishes and quality craftsmanship. Extensive trim work. Elevator. Covered Lanai with outdoor BBQ off the Family Room. Multiple walkouts. Balconies. Walk-up basement. DON’T MISS OUT. $3,878,000

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NEWMARKET- YONGE/ Mulock 2 bed basement apartment. Laundry, fireplace, AC, storage, 1 park. Non-smoking/ pets. Avail. June 1. Suits mature professional. $1000/m. 905-251-1415.

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BAYVIEW/ MAJOR Mackenzie- bright 1 bedroom basement, partly furnished, separate entrance, share backyard & laundry. No pets. $950. Immediate. 905-237-7917 HWY 7 /Wootten Way N -1500 sq ft basement. 2 fireplaces, lrg bedroom, living rm, sep. ent., laundry, fridge, stove, dishwasher, cable, 1 park, no pets/smoke, $950 incl. 416-670-8568

JANE/ TESTON Rd. 2 bedroom basement apt. appliances, laundry, a/c, parking, $1200 inclusive. Immediate. 416-833-8413 AURORA VILLAGE CO-OP 2 bedroom apartment. $$1092. inclusive. Available July 1st. Common area wi-fi and cable incl. For info:(905)841-7125. www.auroravillagecoop.com

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BAYVIEW/ MAJOR MACKENZIE (Bayview Hills) Spacious, clean, bright 1 bedroom, separate entrance, internet, cable, laundry. $900 inclusive. Available from May 31. 647-740-0801. HWY#7/ ROBINSON- 2 bedroom basement, 4 appliances, a/c, separate entrance. Non-smoking/ pets. Available June 1st. First/last. $1100 inclusive. 416-453-0102

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662 Lots Cdn & US Coins & Bank Notes 205 Lots Military at 9 am

Regular sale at 10 am Furniture, Glass & China, Figurines, Sterling, Artworks, Jewelry, Clocks, Radios, Primitives, Collectibles & Misc.

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MacDONALD, Sarah Longley (Sally) Passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2016 in her 84th year of life at North York General Hospital after a brief illness. Loving mother of Roderick, Graham (Laraine) and Edward. Proud grandmother of Allison (Ben), David, Michael, Kevin, Nathan, Hailey and Georgia. Daughter of the late Dr. Helen Sawyer Hogg Priestley and Dr. Frank Scott Hogg and step-daughter of the late F. E. L. Priestley. Sister of Dr. David (Carol) and Jim Hogg and sister-in-law of Ishbel Isaacs. Aunt of Brian and Doug (Shauna) Hogg, Nancy and Dr. Sue Hogg and Margaret and Debbie Isaacs. Great-aunt of Alexandra and Andrew Hogg. Cousin of Mary and Christine Mosser and Jim (Donna) Hall. Sally was happiest when hosting family gatherings and playing ping pong with her children and grandchildren. With a voracious appetite for reading, Sally fulfilled her passion for books working at the York University Library. Sally also cherished the close friendships built throughout her life with her school friends, neighbours, library colleagues, bridge club and the Curtain Club. Special thanks to Sue Hogg and Susan Edwards for their support and close friendship. Sincere appreciation to Dr. Leung and the nursing staff at North York General Hospital (Palliative Oncology 3 West). Visitation took place on Saturday, May 7th from 2-5 p.m. at Marshall Funeral Home (10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill). Private burial on Monday, May 9th, followed by memorial service for family and friends at 2:30 p.m. at Marshall Funeral Home. In her memory, a donation may be made to a favourite charity or to the North York General Foundation.

SPEARING, Brenda C. (nee Harford) After an ongoing battle with illness on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in her 75th year. Loving mother of Tracey. Nanny Noom will be lovingly remembered by Jayda Rene and Jenna Crystal. Dear sister of twin Judith, and brother Terry. Aunt to Terry, Ted, Brianna and Christian. A Celebration of Life will be held at the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Sunday, May 29th at 2 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to Mackenzie Health Foundation. Please contact terryharfordrmt@cogeco.ca for more details. FARR, Louise Ellen Unexpectedly at Michael Garron Hospital on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the age of 59 years. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Susanna. Dear sister of Rick and his wife Sue, Ken, and Lorne. Dear aunt to Patrick, Robert, and Victoria. Louise worked in the retail fashion and travel industry. Louise was an avid reader and had a flare for the arts. The family would like to thank the medical staff at Michael Garron Hospital for their exceptional care. A family graveside service will be held, and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Toronto Humane Society would be appreciated. www.marshallfuneralhome.com

WICHTLER, Eva Maria Peacefully at Mackenzie Health Centre on Friday, May 6, 2016. Eva, dear wife of Kurt. Loving mother to Curtis (Jennifer), Tanya (Philip Farrol) and Andrea (Mark Klose). Cherished Oma to Christian, Katerina, Meta, Conrad, and Derek. Eva is survived by her brother Udo (Uschi Gruss) and her niece Monika Murphy. Friends may call at the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Thursday, May 12th from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial service on Friday at 11 a.m. In memory of Eva, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. WETSTEIN, Warren Jay Peacefully at Mackenzie Health on Monday, May 9, 2016 at the age of 59 years. Beloved husband of Jill. Dear father of Keri and Noah, Tamara and Andrew, Lindsay and Douglas. Grandfather to Aidan and Sam. A Celebration of Warren’s Life will be held at The School Fine Dining, 4121 14th Avenue, Unionville on Tuesday, May 24th from 3-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to OSPCA or Salvation Army would be appreciated.

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Offers available from May 1 - June 2, 2016. ≈Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. 1No-charge extended warranty is valid for up to 60 months or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first) from the warranty start date and zero (0) kilometers. Some conditions/ limitations apply. The No-charge extended warranty is the Nissan Added Security Plan (“ASP”) and is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services INC. (“NCESI”). In all provinces NCESI is the obligor. This offer includes the gold level of coverage. The offer is available on purchase lease or finance of a new 2016 Sentra, 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano, 2015 Micra, 2016 Micra, 2016 Versa Note, 2015 Sentra, 2016 Rogue, 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder. 22 Monthly payments on us is available to customers who lease or finance a new 2016 Micra // 2016 Sentra, 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano // 2015 Micra, 2016 Versa Note, 2015 Sentra, 2016 Rogue // 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder through NCF and refers to the first two (2) monthly lease payments or first two (2) monthly finance payments. A customer’s first two monthly payments (inclusive of all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $275 // $375 // $500 // $750 per month and does not include down payment or security deposits. After two months, the customer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. Customers must be approved to lease or finance through NCF. Cash purchase buyers or buyers who finance outside of Nissan Finance are also not eligible for this choice. 3My Choice bonus cash $500 // $750 // $1,000 // $1,000 // 1,000 // $1,500 is applicable to a new 2016 Micra // 2016 Sentra, 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano// 2015 Micra, 2016 Versa Note // 2016 Rogue // 2015 Sentra // 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder which will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. $500 // $750 // $1,000 // $1,000 // 1,000 // $1,500 consists of $500 // $ 500 // $850 // $700 // 1,000 // $1,200 NCI contribution and $0 // $250 // $150 // $0 // $300 // $300 dealer participation. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). 0% lease APR for a 24 month term equals monthly payments of $379 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $9,084. $1,000 My Choice bonus cash included in advertised offer. †Representative finance offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). Selling price is $25,874 financed at 0% APR equals 24 monthly payments of $1,078 monthly for a 24 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $25,874. $1,000 My Choice bonus cash included in advertised offer. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00)/2016 Rogue SV Special Edition FWD (Y6SG16 AA00)/2016 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG56 AA00)/2016 Pathfinder S 4 X2 (5XRG16 AA00)/2016 Micra 1.6 S MT (S5LG56 AA00). 1.49%/1.49%/1.99%/2.99%/4.99% lease APR for a 60/60/60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $258/$289/$189/$374/$149 with $0/$0/$0/$0/$0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $15,468/$17,330/$11,359/$22,445/$8,966. $1,000/$1,000/$750/$1,500/$500 My Choice Bonus cash included in advertised offer. $200/$80 lease cash applicate on 2016 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG56 AA00)/2016 Micra 1.6 S MT (S5LG56 AA00) included in advertised offer. Models shown $37,474/$24,329/$48,924/$18,719 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/ 2016 Sentra 1.8 SR CVT (C4SG16 AA00)/2016 Pathfinder Platinum 4x4 (5XEG16 AA00)/2016 Micra 1.6 SR AT (S5SG76AE10). Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600/$1,795/1,600) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. ^Ward’s Large Cross Utility Market Segmentation. MY16 Pathfinder vs 2016 and 2015 Large Cross/Utility Class. Resale value based on 48-month ALG residual values for the 2016 model year. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. See www.alg.com. 2016 Sentra/2016 Rogue recognized as IIHS top safety picks when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. For more information see www.IIHS.org. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.