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York Region Pride Parade organizers were shocked and disappointed when they were told the route would have to change.

Raining on York’s Pride Parade KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com Downtown Richmond Hill has lost another key event on Yonge Street.

The Santa Claus parade and Heritage Fest were removed from the village’s main thoroughfare in 2016, and now York Region Pride Parade organizers have been told they, too, will have to

find a new location for 2017.

Instead, the town is suggesting the fifth annual event - the only one of its kind in the region take place in the park and adjacent to Elgin Barrow arena, just

east of Yonge.

Meeta Gandhi, communications director for the town, said the change was made due to traf-

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24-hour news cycle makes it tough to get away from what’s happening KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com It has been a brutal month for anyone who wasn’t living under a rock.

Whether it’s your TV, social media newsfeed, talk around the office water cooler or weekend dinner parties, we have all been immersed in bad news lately and experts warn it is not good for us for our mental or physical health.

Take in a steady diet of Trumpisms, mass shootings, conspiracy theories and Third World War worries, add a month of cold and cloudy days, and you may wish you could go crawl under a rock.

But mental health experts say that is the worst thing we can do; there are healthier ways to cope when the world seems too much.

"The actions that are occurring in the Trump regime have serious and significant psychological and psychiatric effects on the world at large," says Dr. Mark Berber, psychiatrist with Markham Stouffville Hospital.

Dr. Berber says stress caused by the deluge of Trump-related news can lead to chronic worry and preoccupation with what is going on in the world. That can bring on physical ailments, a constant sense of being "on edge," problems sleeping, nausea and jitte-

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You may want to hide from the world’s bad news with an escapist flick like La La Land, but experts say there are other ways to cope with the stress we’re all under these days. riness.

Some feel it more than others. Muslims may be more anxious, for example, and even more so if you’re from one of the targeted countries under the U.S. travel ban.

But anyone whose heart breaks watching carnage at a mosque or families stranded at airports can find themselves filled with

anxiety and anger.

"As we see so many policies that don’t seem rational to us ... it creates a feeling of helplessness and hopelessness that can lead to depression," he says.

Eventually, we can fall into believing nothing we do can help, and we stop fighting for change.

"But we must not assume a stance of learned

helplessness. We must maintain hope and speak out."

Escaping into the cotton-candy movie world of La La Land can be the perfect antidote, he says, but real hope lies in action, in being inspired by protesters on TV or taking part in a march yourself.

If you are a parent, be aware of how your stress is

being felt by your children, says Dr. Galit Ishaik, psychologist with York Region public school board.

"Kids are very perceptive of emotions of adults around them. They can sense when something’s off. It doesn’t mean we should not display our negative emotions, but remember that we are modelling for kids how to respond."

For younger children who are worried, it’s best to maintain routines and keep the information you share developmentally appropriate.

With older kids, you can be as honest and accurate as possible and share your opinions, being open to discussion so they can feel comfortable coming to you.

Whatever age, kids need to know that parents don’t have all the answers, but they are there for asking, she says.

"You can say ’that’s a great question. I don’t know the answer but we can try to find out.’ " And sometimes, youthful optimism can carry unexpected strength.

Professor Myriam Mongrain was surprised Tuesday by the reactions when she decided to broach the topic with her first-year psychology students, many of whom are Muslim.

The two groups of 500 students - one-third Muslim - appeared relatively calm amid headlines of travel bans and the Quebec mosque shooting.

The shooting hit especially close to home for Mongrain, who hails from Quebec. She wanted to reassure her students that Canada remains a warm and welcoming place, knowing that some would

feel more vulnerable than others.

"Those in a more fragile state, who are prone to anxiety and depression, may be more shaken and reactive."

The multicultural nature of the GTA - and York University in particular may have brought its own reassurance to students, she says. But she advises those who are anxious to seek professional counselling or comfort from the community.

"Try not to spend too much time feeding on media . There’s a tendency to seek to confirm our internal state of arousal and fear.

"Staying alone with your thoughts is the worst strategy. You can get caught in a cycle of rumination and fear."

Instead, she says, unplug or look for positive news. It’s out there.

"There is a stronger force towards good than bad."

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Trump, terrorism hurt mental, physical health

Author and mental health advocate Ann Douglas has come up with tips to avoid being crushed by the avalanche of really bad news:

• Recognize the difference

between being immersed in news, and being informed. Take breaks and look for good news to balance out the barrage of bad.

• Stick to routines; healthy food,

physical activity, time for fun and sleep.

• Even small action helps

counteract feelings of helplessness; write a letter, make a donation, join a meeting.

• Reach out, connect with other

caring citizens, talk with those who share your views as well as those who may be vulnerable or marginalized. "Build bridges, not walls"

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Monday, February 13 Council – 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 14 – Budget Committee of the Whole – 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 15 – Council Public Meeting – 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 21 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 p.m.

Agendas for all meetings are available on the Town’s website under Mayor and Council section – Council Calendar. Meetings will be held at the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 1st floor

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

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NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION UNDER THE PLANNING ACT The Town of Richmond Hill has received the following application under the Planning Act: Inquiries Refer To: Town File: D03-16012 Town Planner: Katherine Faria, Planner II - Subdivisions Telephone: 905-771-5543 Email: katherine.faria@richmondhill.ca A request from CENTRALPARK HOMES INC. for approval of a Plan of Subdivision for lands described as Part of Lots 11 and 12, Plan 1960 and municipally known as 9113-9125 Bathurst Street. The application seeks to facilitate a residential development comprised of twentyone (21) condominium townhouse dwelling units 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 AM and 4:30 PM during regular business days at the Town’s Planning & Regulatory Services Department, located at 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4 (Telephone: 905-771-8910).

Dated this 9th day of February, 2017.

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COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE 2017 OPERATING AND WATER, WASTEWATER & STORMWATER BUDGETS Richmond Hill Town Council intends to adopt the 2017 Operating and Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Budgets at the Special Council Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. This meeting commences at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 1st Floor, 225 East Beaver Creek Road.

The proposed By-law and supporting Staff Report will be available for pick-up at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Friday, February 24, 2017 after 3 p.m. The Staff Report will also be available on RichmondHill.ca. To find it, select the Calendar and click on the Special Council meeting date for a list of items.

If you wish to address Council regarding the 2017 Operating and Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Budgets, please submit your request in writing by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. You may send an e-mail to clerks@richmondhill.ca or fax your request to (905) 771-2502.

The personal information accompanying your submission will become part of the public record.

Questions and comments can be submitted prior to the meeting to the address below or to budget@richmondhill.ca.

Complete budget information will be available on the Town’s website at www.richmondhill.ca/budget within 24 hours following the adoption of the 2017 Budget and will also be posted in the Bulletin Board in the Liberal newspaper the following week.

Stephen M.A. Huycke, Town Clerk Town of Richmond Hill Fax: 905-771-2502 225 East Beaver Creek Road E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 DATED THIS 9th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2017

2018-2022 TERM OF OFFICE Richmond Hill is seeking to appoint five citizens to its Council Compensation Review Committee, two of which are business representatives from within the business community.

The Committee’s mandate is to produce an independent report with recommendations regarding the total compensation for Members of Council for the next term of office, which commences following the 2018 Municipal Election. The term of the Committee will expire upon Council’s acceptance of the Committee’s final report, which must be completed on or before November 30, 2017.

Applications, complete with qualifications and applicable experience, must be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Eligible applicants will be interviewed and appointed by a staff panel consisting of the Commissioner of Corporate & Financial Services, the Director of Human Resources and the Director of Council Support Services/Town Clerk. No appointments to the Committee will be made by members of Council.

A copy of the Terms of Reference for this Committee is available from the Office of the Clerk and on RichmondHill.ca/CouncilCommittees.

For more information, contact Gloria Collier, Deputy Town Clerk, at 905-747-6363.

Personal information received in response to this notice is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. S.O. 2001, and will be used to determine eligibility for appointment.

Stephen M.A. Huycke, Town Clerk Town of Richmond Hill Fax: 905-771-2502 225 East Beaver Creek Road E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 DATED THIS 9th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2017

Employment Opportunities The Town of Richmond Hill has the following employment opportunities currently available: • Intern – Urban Forestry • Fitness Instructor • Intern – Legal Services • Lifeguards & Swimming Instructors • Intern – Planning Policy • School Crossing Guards • Engineering Mapping Assistant • Instructor II – Babysitting • Camp Supervisor – Roads & • Recreation Assistant – Skating Roads/Bike Camp Sponsorship Assistant • Camp Supervisor – Archery & • Facility Attendant I & II Badminton • Human Resources Clerk • Camp Supervisor – Leader In Training • Intern - Natural Environment • Intern – Strategy & Sustainability 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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EDITORIAL | OPINION

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Picking up a newspaper or tuning into a current events program can feel, to put it mildly, a little disheartening of late. Each day seems to bring with it a new outrage or a fresh calamity for us to confront.

It was little more than one week ago, as many of us watched the chaos wrought by U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order arbitrarily banning entry for those from seven Muslim-majority nations, that news broke that six people had been killed at a Quebec City mosque. Unsurprisingly, some pro-Trump media outlets south of the border, and indeed the administration itself, attempted to latch onto this tragedy as a convenient justification for the ham-fisted and, quite possibly, unconstitutional security measures that had been enacted especially when it was learned one of the two people arrested was a Muslim named Mohamed Belkhadir.

It fit the narrative spun by some to a T. The only problem was it was false.

Belkhadir was a witness, not a suspect. The alleged shooter, who now faces several charges including six counts of first-degree murder, was identified as Alexandre Bissonnette, a white French-Canadian.

The reaction on this side of the border, however, was different from the start. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau immediately condemned the attack and called it as an act of terrorism and leaders from both opposition parties also denounced the violence and offered their condolences and support to the victims.

Rallies and candlelight vigils have been held across the country with several taking place here in York Region. As expressed by Mosaic interfaith co-chairperson Fran Isaacs at one such gathering, coming together is a form of empowerment in the face of fear and helplessness that allows us to show support for others and reaffirm that we don’t believe in hatred.

"It sends a strong message that this is not what Canada is about," she said.

That’s something to be proud of, but even in this country we must be ready to guard against the charlatans who would seek to peddle the currency of fear in an effort to divide us and attain power. When it comes to the issues we currently face, we must, to paraphrase John F. Kennedy, not seek out the liberal answer or the conservative answer, but the correct one.

United we stand, divided we fall.

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Surprised about Jowhari criticism Re: Don’t open doors to terrorists, Jan. 23.

I am surprised that local elected officials and some others are criticizing MP Majid Jowhari for encouraging Canada to re-open the embassy in Iran. This has nothing to do with "letting terrorists into the country."

As Canada’s government website makes clear, Canada has had diplomatic relations, including an embassy in Tehran, during and decades after the Iranian revolution. The embassy was closed in 2012 over their nuclear program and relations put under a "controlled engagement policy," but we still do have diplomatic relations with Iran. But now we have to

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Now that a nuclear agreement is in place, would it not be better if we were able to present the human rights concerns of expats like the complainers and Jowhari himself - directly to the Iranian government rather than having to speak through another country?

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Thank you for article on Jowhari Re: Richmond Hill Liberal MP Majid Jowhari sparks controversy, Jan. 19.

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Thank you very much for publishing the article on Richmond Hill MP Majid Jowhari.

I am a resident of Richmond Hill of Iranian origin who has experienced the Iranian regime’s cruelty as a teenager.

It is a shame that Mr. Jowhary is pushing Canada to establish diplomatic relations with this terrorist regime.

When I was only 16 I participated in a rally protesting the mandatory hijab. After that, my life changed.

I was suspended and deprived of access to education because I spoke out against the mandatory hi-

jab in school. Three of my uncles were arrested and imprisoned and my family was devastated by all of this.

I was summoned and interrogated. I had to escape and hide in a different city.

I finally could leave Iran to reach safety and security in Canada.

I want to feel safe ... for myself and all Iranian-Canadians, I strongly oppose establishing diplomatic relations.

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KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com It was -23 C and Michael Braithwaite was trying to ride a broken-down bicycle on a dark and icy highway.

His hands were numb, his water bottle frozen and the Markham group home where he hoped to spend the night was full.

Life on the street for youth without a home is brutal and Braithwaite knows this better than most.

He has made it his life.

Every year, the executive director of 360Kids has ventured into York Region’s darkness along with other community leaders to live life, for just one night, as a homeless youth.

It’s one of many innovative ways the father of three has made an impact on the region. Now he is taking that outside-the-box thinking to the national stage.

Braithwaite leaves his post this month to lead Raising the Roof, an orga-

nization seeking long-term solutions to homelessness.

It is a mission with seeds in Braithwaite’s own childhood. His sister, burdened with addiction and mental health issues, struggled on the street and in precarious housing from the age of 13.

After working with youth in Niagara, at a gritty men’s shelter in downtown Hamilton and in employment programming in the Jane-Finch area, he took the helm of 360Kids in 2010.

There, his work earned national attention.

Under his leadership, and with a $1-million donation from the Town of Richmond Hill, 360Kids and the Region of York created The Hub - a multi-service complex for at-risk youth.

It was a pioneering concept that, at first, encountered local opposition. A former Richmond Hill councillor led a charge against it, claiming the regional facility would be too

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Michael Braithwaite visits 17 Mill St., Markham, which will be turned into a youth centre. Braithwaite is leaving his position as executive director of 360Kids to be executive director at Raising the Roof. expensive, too dense and lower local property values. It led to four-hour meetings packed with residents divided over the project.

"But we battled through it," Braithwaite recalls.

"The mayor of Richmond Hill was a hero to me."

When one public meeting, filled with screaming people, prompted him to ask the mayor to fight back, "the mayor told me that this would just give power

to their anger. And in the end, we won! Everyone got on board. It was so amazing to see the community rise up and say, these are our kids and we want this for them."

Today, it is a warm and

bustling hub for youth.

"The highlight of each day was walking past the smoking area to my car and talking with the kids there . To see their faces, to see they really are good kids, that grounded me. It humbled me. Made me hungry to do more."

And there is more to do.

Braithwaite wants to focus on prevention now with a slew of ideas, from a program that sends outreach workers to schools to find early signs of at-risk youth, to NightStop, which matches families with homes to youth without homes.

"This is a good time to be in this fight," he says. "The federal, provincial and municipal level all realize we’ve got a crisis on our hands."

Looking back, he’s proud of what he has done in York Region.

"I hope that there are a few less kids on the streets.

Even if it’s just one, it was worth it."

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360Kids leader leaves York Region for national role

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Fire destroys home near Richmond Hill’s Mill Pond been discharged, according to deputy fire chief Brian Ellsworth, who was on-call chief officer at the time.

As a result of the extensive damage to the home estimated in excess of $500,000 - the Ontario Fire Marshall may be called in to investigate, Ellsworth said.

Fighting the fire was complicated due to the cold weather, he said.

Conditions were treacherous due to ice build up and streets have been heavily salted and sanded.

Pine Trees Court, which is a short cul-desac, has been re-opened to local residents.

The area around the Mill Pond is busy this weekend with Winter Carnival-goers, but organizer Michele Bussieres said the event, which continues Sunday, was not impacted.

"Obviously, if there were any fatalities we

KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services is investigating a large fire that destroyed a house Saturday night on Pine Trees Court, near Bathurst and Mill streets.

Firefighters arrived on scene around 9 p.m. Feb. 4 to find flames shooting from a large home in an upscale neighbourhood, close to Mill Pond park.

Fire chief Steve Kraft said crews quickly determined the house was too involved in fire to make an aggressive interior attack and they were forced to "go defensive", fighting the fire with exterior hose streams only.

Thirty people and nine firefighting apparatus fought to get the blaze under control by 7:30 a.m.

Sunday.

One male occupant of the house was taken to hospital for minor smoke inhalation and has since

would definitely not be going ahead with a pancake breakfast this morning, but I understand it was a smoke inhalation, and the fire was tucked away on a little court," she said.

Ellsworth said there were reports the fire originated in the garage.

A car may also have been in flames, according to local residents, but no other homes were impacted by the fire.

"They did an excellent job of maintaining exposure protection to keep the other houses safe," Ellsworth said.

The cause is still undetermined and a fire investigation began in the daylight hours, with York Regional Police assisting with the investigation and scene control.

Mill Street has been reopened to through-traffic, although the street remains closed between Trench Street and Leisure Lane to accommodate the Winter Carnival.

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That is Hira Muneeb’s solution to the disturbing headlines she sees in the news lately.

As a Muslim woman, Muneeb says these can be scary times, but she takes hope in the many vigils and gatherings across York Region and has even hosted a gathering herself, in her Maple home last weekend.

Women from her neighbourhood and beyond were invited for an afternoon of dialogue and friendshipbuilding - a way, she says, to counteract the divides that are growing south of the border.

"We need to get together, talk to our neighbours, offer rides, every small thing we can. That’s how we can feel like we are all family."

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"I know 90 per cent of people out there are good," the Vaughan woman said at Muneeb’s gathering Sunday. "But Twitter is making me think I should be scared going out."

Shamaila Bajwah sees it differently.

Those negative beliefs were already there, she said; now they are no longer hidden.

"We’re just hearing them now because Trump has given them a voice."

Anti-Muslim sentiment highlighted in the news creates an opportunity for

people of all faiths, not just Muslims, to speak out, encourage understanding and counteract Islamaphobia, Bajwah and Muneeb say.

They point to the many vigils held over the past week, in Newmarket, Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Aurora and Thornhill, as proof that local residents are supportive.

"It’s backfiring on Trump because everyone is supporting us now," Bajwah said. "It is humanity coming together and it’s beautiful to see."

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"We did not say no to the parade," Gandhi said. "We said we will work with you to find alternate arrangements."

For parade organizers who have been planning the event for this coming June 17, the news came as a shock and disappointment.

The town welcomed the parade with "open arms" when it was first launched in 2013, said Jacob Gal, Pride Parade spokesperson.

Richmond Hill was the first municipality in York Region to proclaim Pride week, raising the Rainbow

Flag outside municipal offices.

Each year, two weeks before the bigger Toronto parade, the town closed Yonge St., between Crosby Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive, for approximately one hour.

This year, the parade committee was told Yonge Street would not be closed and instead they could hold it on Vern Dynes Way, at nearby Elgin Barrow arena and the adjacent town park.

That, says Gal, is not good enough.

"This festival is extremely important to the LGBT community as visibility can sometimes be one of the major problems we face. York Region has always had problems in regard to people feeling uncomfortable about being open about their sexuality or gender expression where they live."

With so many newcomers moving to the region from countries where LGBTQ is not accepted, homophobia remains a problem in York, he said.

"We have too many people who hide in the closet here."

A parade on Yonge helps bring visibility to diversity and encourage understanding, he said.

While the town has always been supportive of the parade, recent changes to their Festival Event Strategy Plan "basically crippled our ability to move forward", he added.

Gandhi said the town has adopted a standardized approach to festival events that requires applications to be submitted to a "cross-divisional team" that reviews events, then discusses possible strategies.

The long-standing Heritage Fest on Yonge also

came to an end recently.

For more than 20 years, Yonge Street, between Major Mackenzie and Crosby, has been closed for one day in June for the Heritage Village Festival street fair.

Changes to the town’s grant-funding structure and concerns about impact on Yonge traffic led the town to suggest organizers reconsider the location and consider holding the event in an arena, instead.

The annual Santa Claus parade, traditionally held along Yonge in the centre of town, was also moved last year.

Citing concerns about construction for the Viva Next rapidway, the town announced the event would be held in the Leslie Street area.

Ghandi said it’s not known yet if parades will return to Yonge Street.

"We don’t know the

long-term plans at this point, but for the foreseeable future, Santa Claus parade will not be on Yonge."

Pride parade organizers are looking to other municipalities to see if they are willing to host their event in a more visible location, Gal said.

Visibility stimulates conversation, awareness and acceptance of diversity, he said.

"Visibility also enhances the well-being of closeted members of the LGBT community, as it reduces their sense of isolation.

"Richmond Hill has always been such a great partner. Obviously, we don’t want to burn bridges with (the town), but we also need a contingency plan to save the parade and continue building a more inclusive York Region."

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"I have no doubt that eventually, our Santa Claus Parade will return to Yonge Street, as will hopefully our Pride Parade and possible future events/festivals. This is the heart of our town, and with the soon-to-be built Civic Precinct People’s Place at Yonge and Major Mackenzie, even more so."

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people who want to improve their speaking abilities personally and in business. l Wednesday, February 15 Living Life Codependents Anonymous Meeting WHEN: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: Canadian Academy of Therapeutic Arts, 120 New Kirk Road Unit 12, Richmond Hill CONTACT: Troy, 416-837-0031 Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. l Thursday, February 16 PCCN - Newmarket Prostate Cancer Support Group February Meeting WHEN: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Walt Klywak, 905-8951975, wklywak1@gmail.com, www.newmarketprostatecancer.com The February meeting will be a peer-to-peer discussion group.

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l Friday, February 10 A Joint Choir Concert WHEN: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave., Vaughan CONTACT: admin@kolami.ca COST: The evening will begin with a purely musical service, and will be followed by a concert and dessert. Joining us will be the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Choir.

Friday Night Blues Party WHEN: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: 905-7131818 COST: $30 Advance, $35 day of concert, plus HST The Aurora Cultural Centre, in collaboration with the Aurora Winter Blues Fest, presents the finest couple in Canada’s blues scene with their five-piece band. l Saturday, February 11 Valentine’s Day Breakfast WHEN: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-884-4211n COST: Adults $8, children 12 and younger $4

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l Friday, February 10 Shaun Majumder WHEN: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham CONTACT: Flato Markham Theatre, 905-3057469, 305_show@markham.ca COST: Prime: $59, Regular: $54 Students: $15 Canadian funnyman Shaun Majumder returns for another evening of non-stop laughs with his uproarious stand-up comedy routine.

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The Aurora Cultural Centre, in collaboration with the Aurora Winter Blues Fest, presents Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley, Feb. 10. Feb. 3,

The Christian Education Committee and Youth Advisory Team are hosting a pancake breakfast.

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Snowshoe Stroll WHEN: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Hollidge Tract, 16389 Hwy. 48, Whitchurch-Stouffville CONTACT: 1-877-464-9675 COST: Discover the forest on snowshoes.

Learn about animal tracks and behaviours. Registration required.

Family Day Sunday Brunch

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Saturday February 11, 2017 & Tuesday February 14, 2017

Recommended for ages six and up.

High Tea WHEN: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: St. Matthew’s United Church, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill CONTACT: Melanie DeLuca, 905-8843606, st.matthewsuc@on.aibn.com COST: $15 Sip tea from fine china teacups and enjoy a selection of homemade scones, finger sandwiches, and desserts.

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Starter Wild mushroom and truffle filled jumbo ravioli, shaved parmigiana cheese, white wine, roasted tomato compote and fresh herbs OR Seared Icelandic cod fillet served on fondue of leeks, sun-dried tomato, green and black olives, white wine and capers, scented with cardamom and black pepper

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ELECTROCUTED A Burlington company has been fined $125,000 after a worker was fatally electrocuted in Richmond Hill.

Konecranes Canada Inc., a company that services industrial cranes and lifting devices, pleaded guilty and was fined in Newmarket court Feb. 3.

The incident occurred July 16, 2015.

A Konecranes worker arrived to repair a 20-ton overhead gantry crane at Van-Rob Inc., an auto parts manufacturer located at 25 Mural St., near Leslie Street and 16th Avenue, in Richmond Hill. The worker was later joined by a Konecranes manager who wanted to see the repairs.

The worker and manager

used a scissor lift to reach the crane and the worker continued repairs.

While in the scissor lift, the manager received an electrical shock; the power source to the crane is rated at 600 volts.

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2) GET CRAFTY Make a special craft and dress in pink, red or white.

Admission is free on Feb. 13, 4:30 - 6 p.m. at Richmond Hill Public Library’s central library at 1 Atkinson St. 3) MAKE A GIFT FROM THE HEART All materials included.

Barcode is 292582 - register online at EZReg. This event is Feb. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Cost is $18 at Unionville’s Varley Art Gallery. Recommended for children ages four to 10 years old.

4) SWEETHEART SWIM

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Shadowpath Theatre is bringing James Bond to Newmarket for Valentine’s Day through an event that will take ticket holders on missions that include Bond girls and villains during a dramatic cocktail event on Feb. 11.

On Feb 14, enjoy a public swim in Georgina from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. Bring your sweetheart and he or she will swim for free. Call Georgina’s recreation and culture department at 905722-1429 or e-mail eleisure@georgina.ca 5) ATTEND A PERFORMANCE Guests enjoy short

scenes (one in a car) as they cruise through a dealership. A bartender serves drinks. Finger foods circulate. Die Another Valentine’s Day is Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

You must be 19 years or older. Visit www.shadowpaththeatre.ca This event is at H.J. Pfaff Audi at 16775 Leslie St. in Newmarket.

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3 tips to prepare to sell your home According to Realtor.com, spring is the busiest and best season to sell a home. While a good home can find a buyer any time of year, homeowners might find the buyers’ pool is strongest in spring and into summer. The reasons for that are many, ranging from parents wanting to move when their children are not in school to buyers wanting to move when the weather is most accommodating.

Because spring is such a popular time to sell a home, homeowners who want to put their homes on the market should use winter as an opportunity to prepare their homes for the prying eyes of prospective buyers. The following tips can help homeowners during the pre-selling preparation process.

1. Address the exterior of the home. Winter can be harsh on a home’s exterior, so as winter winds down, homeowners who want to sell their homes should make an effort to address anything that might negatively affect their homes’ curb appeal. A study of homes in Greenville, S.C., from researchers at Clemson University found that the value of homes with landscapes that were upgraded from “good” to “excellent” increased by 6 to 7 per cent. If it’s in the budget, hire professional landscapers to fix any problematic landscaping or address any issues that arose during the winter. Homeowners with green thumbs can tackle such projects on their own, but hiring professionals is akin to staging inside the home.

2. Conquer interior clutter. Clutter has a way of accumulating over the winter, when people tend to spend more time indoors than they do throughout the rest of the year. Homeowners who want to put their homes on the market in spring won’t

have the luxury of waiting until spring to do their “spring” cleaning, so start clearing any clutter out in winter, even resolving to make an effort to prevent its accumulation throughout winter.

Just like buyers are impressed by curb appeal, they are turned off by clutter. The Appraisal Institute suggests homeowners clear clutter out of their homes before appraisers visit, and the same approach can be applied to open houses. Buyers, like appraisers, see cluttered homes as less valuable. In addition, a home full of clutter might give buyers the impression, true or not, that the home was not well maintained.

3. Eliminate odours. A home’s inhabitants grow accustomed to odours that might be circulating throughout the house. Pet odour, for instance, might not be as strong to a home’s residents as it is to guests and prospective buyers. Because windows tend to stay closed throughout the winter, odours can be even stronger come latewinter than they are during the rest of the year. A thorough cleaning of the house, including vacuuming and removal of any pet hair that accumulated over the winter, can help to remove odour.

In the weeks leading up to the open house, bathe pets more frequently, using a shampoo that promotes healthy skin so pet dander is not as prevalent. Open windows when the weather allows so more fresh air comes into the home.

Spring is a popular and potentially lucrative time to sell a home, and homeowners who spend winter preparing their homes for the market may reap even greater rewards.

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Home improvements that increase home value When granite countertops or shiny, stainless steel appliances beckon homeowners from the display areas of home improvement stores, it’s tempting to gear remodelling thoughts toward the items that will add flair and decorative appeal to a home. Even though most improvements add some measure of value, deciding which are the best investments can be difficult.

Return on investment, often referred to as “ROI,� varies depending on the project. Frequently, the projects that seem like the best investments don’t bring the greatest rate of return, while those that seem like smaller projects bring substantial returns. Real estate professionals routinely weigh in with their expert advice, and homeowners can couple that advice with Remodelling magazine’s annual “Cost vs. Value Index� to reap the greatest financial impact from their renovations.

The following were some of the projects that garnered the greatest return

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or nearly 50 years, Toronto Waldorf School has been providing education with a deeper perspective™. Set on a sprawling 18 acres in Thornhill, students learn through a variety of developmentally appropriate, indoor and outdoor multidisciplinary, hands-on experiences, designed to engage the mind, body and spirit.

The rich, arts infused academics curriculum, for early childhood through high school, helps young people learn how to think creatively, develop a personal connection to the world, community, nature and self, as well as develop confidence to pursue life with purpose.

Early childhood programs at Toronto Waldorf School are informal, as the youngest students begin their journey into learning by doing.

Through activities such as baking bread, chopping vegetables, sweeping, polishing, folding laundry, and raking leaves, they learn important life skill such as self regulation, patience, and co-operation as well as introductory academics like numbers, words, and their meanings. These concepts are taught through a variety of age appropriate methods such as storytelling, puppetry, nursery rhymes and songs. Repetition in daily routine, calm toddler, preschool and kindergarten environments, filled with natural materials, and many opportunities to explore the spacious outdoor environment, lay the foundation for healthy learning and development. To meet increased demand, Toronto Waldorf School is pleased to be opening a third kindergarten room.

Students in Grades one through 12 are challenged through a variety of core lessons integrated with experiential learning, and artistic and movement lessons. Science just got a lot more fun with two new leading edge labs for Grades seven and up.

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If you are interested in learning more about the value of a Waldorf education for your child, come experience it firsthand at the upcoming Open House and Tour, Saturday, February 25th, 10 am - 1 pm, 9100 Bathurst Street.

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Winterfest kicks off Feb. 12 AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com Shed the winter blues and celebrate the season at the annual Vaughan Winterfest.

Join the fun on Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Vellore Village Community Centre, 1 Villa Royale Ave. This year marks the 28th annual event, which promises fun for all members of the family.

To mark the celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, the city is hosting a free pancake breakfast between 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., as well as several other special Canada 150 events, followed by opening remarks from the mayor and members of council.

The fun-filled day includes live entertainment, midway rides, a bubble show, chess drop-in, CN Little Obie rides, building blocks and giant board games, inflatable bouncy castles, games, arts and

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Ice sculptor Fred Marquina carves out a familiar face from Star Wars. crafts and face painting.

The outdoor stage features live entertainment, including Glisse on Ice, Doo Doo the International Clown, the magic of Aaron Matthews and Bounce Entertainment.

Children will also have the opportunity to meet their favourite Paw Patrol and Octonauts characters.

Capture and take home memories of the day with pictures from a photo booth, hosted by the city.

The action-packed winter tradition also features horse-drawn wagon rides, interactive ice sculpture demonstrations and maple taffy tastings.

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"You need to know the basic structure of music," said Stouffville resident Andrea Chow.

Chow, a professional DJ, recently started Out of the Box Music School - a private electronic music school that specializes in music production and DJing.

"You need to know the bars and beats. You need to know how to count music."

A DJ is there to transition from one song to the next while keeping the audience moving.

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"If you’re off beat or off tempo with your mixing, it throws people off," she said. "Jumping from one tempo to another confuses people."

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Above, Treblemakers instructor Kevin Eiras working the DJ suite. out the bass and accentuate the hi-hats.

Chow is also lending her spinning style to the Centre of Immigrant and Community Services Immigrant Youth Centre in Markham by teaching a DJ for Beginners course.

Treblemakers Music Academy - located in Bradford West Gwillimbury - keeps things spinning with instructor and DJ Kevin Eiras.

For six years, he has built his passion of creating music and now passes along his skills to students

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Eiras says that being a DJ is more than spending five minutes putting a few tunes together. It takes time, patience and a lot of practice to get the beat you’re truly looking for.

Before letting students use equipment, he first talks about the meaning of music.

"I start by teaching them how to feel music and how you can manipulate it to make it fit your style."

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Tips for DJing: Practice - know the equipment;Be flexible - play different styles of music;Plan in threes - think of songs in sets of threes;Identify the audience - know the size of the room, number of people and type of event;Pace the energy - keep a steady pace, don’t blow up the dance floor at the wrong time;Music is a journey - create a musical vibe rather than a technical show;Push and pull - don’t push too much energy at one time, the audience will get tired;Don’t overdo the effects - its gets old real quick; and Bring backup - have a backup plan and bring back up music in different formats. - dubspot.com

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(905) 417-7211

17385 LESLIE ST.

(JUST S. OF DAVIS DRIVE)

(905) 780-7771

(905) 201-6006

(905) 895-4661

JANE ST. RUTHERFORD

HWY 7 HWY 407

9TH LINE

95 AUTO MALL BLVD.

(JUST N. OF STOUFFVILLE RD)

HWY 48

11667 YONGE ST.

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HWY 404

(JANE N. OF RUTHERFORD)

STOUFFVILLE RD/MAIN

ELGIN MILLS

YONGE ST.

100 AUTO VAUGHAN DR.

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HWY 7 HWY 407

Offers available from February 1 – 28, 2017. **$2,200/$2,000/$2,980 No Charge All-Wheel Drive upgrade is available on new 2017 Rogue (excluding S FWD and SV special edition FWD)/2017 Murano (excluding S FWD)/2017 Pathfinder (excluding S 4x2)models purchased or financed with NCF at standard rates and delivered between February 1 – 28, 2017. Offer consists of a discount that can only be used at the time of initial purchase/finance and applied towards: (i) the purchase of an All-Wheel Drive system from an authorized Nissan dealer; and/or (ii) the purchase price of the vehicle. ~Standard rate finance cash of $10,000 applicable on approved credit, when financing ad new 2017 Titan Crew Cab Platinum (AA00/AA50) through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (“NCF”) at standard rates. Incentives will be deducted from negotiated selling price before taxes. Incentives cannot be combined with lease rates, subvented lease/finance rates or with any other offers. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2017 Rogue S FWD/2017 Murano S FWD/2017 Sentra SV CVT/2017 Pathfinder S 4x2 at 0.99%/1.99%/1.99%/1.99% lease APR for 60/60/60/60 months equals monthly payments of $258/$377/$214/$396 with $1,495/$0/$0/$0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,952/$22,609/$12,859/$23,780. Lease Cash of $500/$0/$2,275/$0 is included in the advertised offer. ▲Models shown $38,024/$46,474/$28,029/$59,026/$50,404 Selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL Platinum (PL00)/2017 Murano Platinum (AA10)/2017 Sentra SR Turbo CVT Premium (RL00)/2017 Titan PRO-4X (AA00)/2017 Pathfinder Platinum 4x4 (AA00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,795/$1,600/$1,795/$1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. 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 participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2017 Nissan Canada Inc.

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