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CHRIS SIMON chris.simon@simcoe.com The environment is a bit like an aging relative - everybody wants to keep it healthy, but there’s plenty of bickering on exactly how to do it.

At Innisfil’s Nantyr Shores Secondary School, the Enviroventure specialist high skills major program is shaping young minds around the notion they can still alter the course of the warming planet. The class is located in a portable, a few steps away from the school football field. The room is messy because it is teeming with teenagers more worried about saving the planet than tidying up their own world. They have been working on models of sustainable homes and just returned from the Change Your World conference at York University.

A few inches of snow had fallen in the early hours of this spring day, covering grass shoots that had begun to pop up from the field.

Within a day the snow was gone again, as the temperature fluctuated.

"At our school, we have a lot of environmentally conscious students," Grade 12 student Maegan Damianakis said. "We want to see things change; we don’t want to adapt to the crappy situation going on around us."

"We’re trying to speed up our processes, but it’s not going as fast as climate change," added Grade 11 student Johnathan Purkis. "I’m hopeful for change."

The students believe that, if everyone pitches in, positive change can be achieved. However, many leading scientists seem less optimistic.

In the Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2016, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario noted climate change will be less severe here than in other areas of the world, but pushed the need to prepare for the inevitable changes ahead.

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ruptive and expensive changes to our environment and economy," the report states. "But we can still influence how destructive those changes will be. By working together, we can still protect much of what we love."

Climate change is already increasing the risk of wildfires, crippling cold-water fish habitats, stressing moose populations and helping invasive species flourish in Ontario. The outdoor winter sports season is shortening. Severe heat and drought have damaged crops and affected water supplies.

In 2015, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere were the highest they’ve been in at least 800,000 years. While Ontario lowered its

carbon footprint to six per cent below 1990 levels in 2014, mostly through the closing of coal-fired power generating stations, it still relies on fossil fuels for 80 per cent of its energy. Transportation represents the largest and fastest growing share of emissions.

Blair Feltmate, head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo, says the temperature is up, on average, 2 to 3C in southern Ontario, when compared to pre-industrial levels.

For every 1C increase, the atmosphere holds seven per cent more moisture.

The result is more extreme weather, including microburst downpours and ice storms - events communities across the province

have experienced in recent years.

"It is here to stay; it is irreversible," Feltmate said. "We can slow it down, which we should do, but it will not stop it. Climate change has happened, it is happening and it is going to continue to happen."

He says governments need to immediately adopt standards and polices that reflect the impact of climate change and ensure all new infrastructure and residential developments comply. Climate models can be used to determine future floodplains and larger water pipes should be installed during the construction of new subdivisions to lower the risk of future disaster.

"Don’t build the place as if you’re oblivious to the threat cli-

mate change or the potential for flooding presents," he said. "You cannot cheat this system. Every day we don’t adapt, frankly, is a day we don’t have."

At this current pace, Ontario could see average temperatures climb by another 3 to 4C within decades. While the majority of Ontario’s electricity is produced by nuclear, hydro and renewable sources - leaving no carbon footprint and more energy efficient vehicles have been introduced in recent years, that good work is undone by gridlock on local roadways.

"All the energy efficiency has gone out the window by having people sit in traffic endlessly," Feltmate said. "We’ve just got too many people concentrated in one locality. Building a relief line on a subway or getting more GO Transit cars in the morning isn’t going to compensate for the fact we’re going to have another 1.3 million people in this region in the nottoo-distant future."

Federal, provincial and municipal governments have taken positive steps to address climate change, but action is about "damage control," rather than "righting the ship," he stressed.

Still, others say the little steps, when added up, will help humanity complete the race.

"I don’t think being hopeless is the solution," Enviroventure teacher Mark Gaynik said. "You got to think of what kind of world we want to live in. It’s important to advocate and be out there."

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Tuesday, May 23 – Council – 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 6 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 p.m.

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

Tuesday, June 13 – Council – 7:30 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 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: • Secretary/Treasurer Committee of Adjustment • Records Analyst • Application Technologist/Examiner • Facility Attendant I & II • Fitness Instructor • Lifeguards & Swimming Instructors • 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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Nominations now open!

Do you know a Richmond Hill athlete, team or someone who has made a significant contribution to sport in Richmond Hill?

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Community Information Exciting Changes are coming to Good Brothers Park!

Richmond Hill’s Public Works Operations Parks Division is upgrading Good Brothers Park, located on Old Surrey Lane. The project includes minor changes to the playground, including the relocation and installation of a new swing set and minor landscape works. Construction is scheduled to begin in early June and is expected to be complete before the end of the month.

As a safety measure during construction, the park will be closed during this time. We ask all residents to refrain from entering the area.

You can learn more about the Good Brothers Park project online at RichmondHill.ca/ParkProjects. Email Rob Elliott, Parks Supervisor, at rob.elliott@richmondhill.ca or call him at 905-780-2961.

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Richmond Hill 11th Annual Seniors’ Information Fair Date: Friday, May 26 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Doors open at 9:30 a.m.)

Ticket Price: $6 Course Code: 663016 Place: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge Street Join us for a pizza lunch and learn more about services for seniors.

Impersonator of Paul McCartney will provide exciting entertainment. All adults over 55 years old are welcome. Purchase your tickets today! (Firstcome, first-served). Thank you to our sponsor Richview Manor Enriched Retirement Living. For more information, please contact the McConaghy Centre at 905-737-1818.

The Annual Teddy Bear Picnic Saturday, June 10, 2017, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Heritage Centre, 19 Church Street North Bring your own picnic lunch and blanket and don’t forget your teddy bears! Enjoy the day at the park along with homemade ice cream, treats and refreshments, games, teddy bear crafts, and interactive entertainment.

Ticket Cost: $4 per person or $10 per family (4 people maximum) Tickets are available at the door.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

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EDITORIAL | OPINION

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Governments must plan for climate change

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We’ve passed the point of no return.

In her 2016 Greenhouse Gas Progress Report, entitled Facing Change, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Dianne Saxe, writes that what we think of as "normal" weather is gone.

In 2015, for the first time in at least 800,000 years, the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere exceeded 400 parts per million and won’t likely dip below that level again in the foreseeable future.

"It is too late to avoid some disruptive and expensive changes to our environment and economy," the report states. "But we can still influence how destructive those changes will be."

According to the head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo, Blair Feltmate, temperatures in southern Ontario are up, on average, 2 to 3 C compared to pre-industrial levels.

"It is here to stay; it is irreversible," Feltmate said.

"We can slow it down, which we should do, but it will not stop it. Climate change has happened, it is happening and it is going to continue to happen."

The fact of the matter is, we’re already seeing the effects of climate change.

Parts of Western Canada are experiencing warmer, drier weather of late - increasing the risk of wildfires, such as that which struck Fort McMurray, Alta. last summer. Parts of Ontario, including the GTA, are getting more severe storms and seeing a greater potential for flooding such as that which occurred earlier this month.

And while this part of the world may not be as hard hit by the impacts of climate change as others, officials at all levels of government would still be wise to take the Scouts Motto to heart and be prepared.

While action plans aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprints are common among governments, the response to the effects of our changing climate are more often reactive rather than proactive.

Instead of continuing to plan as though climate change is simply a possibility, policymakers need to treat it as what it is: a reality.

Municipalities, for example, should heed Feltmate’s advice and adopt new standards for future development, such as wider water pipes and larger floodplains, to lessen the risk of disasters.

At the same time, work must begin on upgrading older infrastructure to help protect existing areas from harm.

Climate change is here and it’s not a question of if severe weather will impact us, but when. Our leaders, from municipalities to the federal government, need to act now to mitigate its effects.

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• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • Balanced provincial budget ’smoke and mirrors’ RE: EDITORIAL: Ontario one correction away from a debt crisis, May 4.

You wrote, "The Kathleen Wynne government turned the financial page Thursday and introduced a balanced budget ..." No, they did not. It was a fake balance, just ’smoke and mirrors’.

One-time money from the sale of Hydro One, government buildings (such as the LCBO and OPG headquarters), was taken as income. You never do this, even if the fake sale is justified (it wasn’t).

The financial accountability office (FAO) has debunked this so-called ’balance’, citing the measures used to create the illusion

of balance. The FAO also doubted that the financial projections were valid. It also looks like capital expenditures may have been depreciated over an exaggerated service life.

As for the hydro rate relief plan, this is just bizarre. They are simply borrowing more for our children to pay. Meanwhile, the taxpayer pays the rising debt service charges.

Roger Jones Thornhill

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On April 23, my children and grandchildren threw me a 90th birthday party/ open house at the Richmond Hill West Community Centre. It was a great celebration that was far beyond my expectations.

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I would like to thank the mayor, Dave Barrow, and members of his council for the wonderful citation they presented me on this occasion. It was not a surprise party, but I was overwhelmed by the attendance, which included regional and local councillors, members of the sports hall of fame committee, Friday Seniors Bowling League members, and old friends and colleagues. I was also thrilled by the number of friends and relatives that travelled long distances to be at the function. It was wonderful to see and talk to everyone.

Finally, I would like to thank all my children, their spouses, and grandchildren for all their time and efforts in putting this event together.

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For those unable to attend in-person, the information presented will be published to our online open house at york.ca/roadcrossing and on York Region’s Facebook and Twitter channels. An accessible version of this notice is available upon request. This notice was issued on May 18, 2017.

To submit a comment, question or for more information, please contact: Chris Lumsdon, Communications and Community Engagement Specialist The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 6Z1 Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75560 Fax: 905-836-4590 Email: roads.ea@york.ca This study is being conducted in accordance with Schedule ‘C’ of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015).

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Not many artists would say their workday begins at 10 p.m., but all throughout the month of April, that’s when Steve Betterton began his work.

After all the offices closed their doors at York Medical building on Yonge Street, the Newmarket resident arrived to begin his second job of the day - a walk-in clinic in Richmond Hill.

The landlord had asked the artist, who specializes in landscapes, abstract art and graffiti, to create a mural that represents the community.

It was his job to come up with a unique concept that featured buildings and features that he felt were important to the town.

"This was very hard for me because I knew that with only so much wall space and so many important landmarks in Richmond Hill only a select few would end up on the final production," Betterton says.

Because the York Medical building is a walk-in clinic, people are often waiting to see a doctor or pick up a prescription with nothing to do while they wait. He wanted to paint

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Newmarket artist Steve Betterton, a former resident of Richmond Hill, depicts features and buildings from Richmond Hill on a mural. something fun for them to look at.

"I tried my best to capture a small segment of the greater picture," he says. "I really just wanted to create something that people would see and instantly recognize and feel proud of."

Betterton began work on a Friday night, March 24, working until 1 a.m. every other day, (he has a day job in marketing in Brampton), chatting with the cleaning crew and working around their mopping of floors, and by April 21, his work was complete.

A few nights, when he

arrived a bit early, people tried guessing which buildings they recognized.

"It was almost like a game where people would see how many features they could recognize. it really amazed me at how well the people of Richmond Hill are connected to their town.

"I feel like this mural was one of the greatest artistic accomplishments of my life," he adds. "I guess you could say it was my equivalent to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling painting. I put my blood, sweat and tears into this project because it really did mean so much to me."

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It worked for BMW, Porsche, VW and MINI, to name just a few. It’s also working just fine for Fiat.

Despite grumbling from the faithful, no one really expected the Fiat 500 to be the only salvo in the battle to revive the Cinquecento legend and, although the 500L tall wagon MPV fizzled out somewhat in market response, the follow-up 500X crossover seems to have taken off with a resounding bang of consumer interest and critical accolades.

The 500X rolls off the same Italian assembly line as the Jeep Renegade so you know this five-door hatchback CUV shares more SUV-like potential than just a higher ground clearance.

This still relatively new vehicle carries over roughly unchanged for 2017, with a starting price up only $250 from last year, and with a streamlined

four model trim selection - Pop ($23,245), Sport ($27,745), Trekking ($28,745) and Lounge ($31,740).

As usual, we have to put up with an American aversion to small diesels, so our North American market is limited to two gas engines - a 160 hp 1.4-litre turbocharged MultiAir four-cylinder mated to a six-speed manual and front-wheel drive or an optional 180 hp 2.4-litre normally-aspirated MultiAir mill with MultiPort fuel injection mated to a nine-speed automatic and either front-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive.

The bigger 2.4-litre motor tends to bump the price up by $1,595 and the all-wheel drive adds about $1,600 - $2,200, depending on trim level.

Our tester, a fully loaded Lounge model, pulls out all the stops, including the more powerful motor and AWD system, and also comes with a long list of standard equipment and optional extras.

Let’s start with the 2.4-litre engine that pulls handily, through the nine-speed.

“Too many gears,” a colleague commented as we chatted while I was picking up the tester.

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The 2017 Fiat 500X cuts a rather dashing figure, dressed in a deep coat of Blu Venezia and seen here in top-of-the-line Lounge trim, standing aggressively on optional 18-inch wheels.

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Our tester pimps that content out further with nearly $5K worth of options with everything from FCA’s 6.5-inch Uconnect with navigation to a premium BeatsAudio sound system, cool 18-inch wheels, a power dual-pane sunroof and a tech group with rain-sensing wipers, lane-keep/lane departure warning, auto high-beam and forward collision warning with active braking.

And, in this case, the whole package was wrapped in a nice shade of Blu Venezia (blue metallic), one of a dozen funky colours that include four no/charge paints, six metallic versions ($195) and two special tri-coat colours ($995). Two more offbeat colours will be added later in the model year and Fiat’s accent on personalization includes four interior colour choices and a long list of available accessories and cosmetics.

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Where to watch Victoria Day fireworks in York Region AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com This long weekend, take in a spectacular fireworks display, with Victoria Day festivities taking place across York Region. ?? May 21, 10 p.m. - Canada’s Wonderland Celebrate the Victoria Day long weekend with a dazzling display featuring more than 6,000 colourful explosions set to an original soundtrack. ?? May 21, 8 p.m. Stouffville, Memorial Park Enjoy a great show at a new location, with plenty of food, family fun and live entertainment. ?? May 22, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. - Nobleton Victoria Day festival Spend the day in Nobelton with the annual Victoria Day festival. The fun

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Students to cram York Regional Police cruisers with food donations LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com York Regional Police will fan out to schools across York Region May 17 to collect food donated by students to help feed the region’s hungry this summer.

"The food will go to local food charities," Staff Sgt. Jason McIlveen, who is with the department’s

community partnerships who is helping with the drive, said of the Cram-aCruiser event.

"Because I work in the youth side of York Regional Police, it’s a natural for us to be involved in this. While our role is somewhat limited to pick up (the food), the kids are the ones who are really the star of the show."

Participating students come from: Georgina’s Sut-

ton Public School, Aurora’s Cardinal Carter Catholic High School and Northern Lights Public School, Newmarket’s Clearmeadow Public School, St. John Chrysostom Catholic Elementary School, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School and Stuart Scott Public School, King Township’s St. Mary Catholic Elementary School, St. Pat-

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The City has authorized Rizmi Holdings Limited (RHL) to undertake the necessary Environmental Assessment Study (EA Study) to establish the preferred alignment and design for the extension of Kirby Road between Dufferin Street and Bathurst Street.

The EA Study will take into account the context of the area including the requirements of the Provincial Plans such as the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, planned development in the area, and other studies such as the North Vaughan Transportation Master Plan. The approximate study area limits are shown on the map to the left.

The EA Study will be conducted as a Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Road Project in accordance with the current Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. This process includes mandatory consultation with public and review agencies, evaluation of design alternatives to the undertaking, assessment and mitigation of potential effects of the proposed Kirby Road extension on the environment.

At key study milestones, Public Information Centres (PICs) will provide anyone with an interest in this study with an opportunity to review and discuss project related issues. PIC details will be advertised closer to the consultation dates. In addition, both a citizen liaison committee and a technical advisory group will be established to provide input during the EA Study.

At the conclusion of the EA Study, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared that documents the study process and identifies the preferred alignment and design for the extension of Kirby Road. The ESR will be provided to the City of Vaughan, who if satisfied with the process and quality of the information, will determine whether to issue a Notice of Study Completion as a coproponent and file the ESR for public review.

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rick Catholic Elementary School, St. Peter Catholic Elementary School and St. Thomas of Villanova College, Richmond Hill’s Century Private School, the Prestige School and Langstaff Secondary School, Markham’s Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy, Somerset Academy, Franklin Street Public School, Reesor Park Public School and Sir Richard W. Scott Catholic Elementary School and Vaughan’s St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School and Lorna Jackson Public School.

Police and LifeCorps Food Share, which supplies food to several York Region food banks and agencies, will be working together to collect the donations.

Cram-a-Cruiser is part of the Just Give campaign, supported by the Pinball Clemons Foundation, eight police services and 14 food banks to help wipe out hunger in local communities during the summer when

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York Regional Police Staff Sgt. Jason McIlveen examines the backseat of a police vehicle in advance of the Cram-A-Cruiser event.

Corps, to be distributed to its clients in York Region.

Also, there’s a matching grant from an anonymous donor of up to $250,000 for all the participating regional food banks/distribution centres. The Pinball Foundation hopes to raise about $10,000 for York Region.

food pantry shelves are often empty.

"We are hoping that the Just Give campaign will become a premier annual event that will help keep our client’s pantries full over the summer months," LifeCorps executive director Alex Bilotta said.

The food will go to Life-

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What’s open, closed on Victoria Day 2017 LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com Victoria Day kicks off the unofficial start of summer. If you’re wondering what you can do in York Region on May 22, here’s our handy list of what’s open and what’s closed.

GO Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule.

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YRT/Viva and TTC routes will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule.

The YRT/Viva contact centre will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The YRT/Viva head office located at 50 High Tech Road in Richmond Hill will be closed. For more information, visit yrt.ca.

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York Regional Police are looking for witnesses to a scary incident that took place May 11 before noon in Richmond Hill.

Investigators say at 11:33 a.m., three masked men entered a unit in an apartment building located at 60 Laverock Ave., near Yonge Street and Elgin Mills Road West.

When officers arrived,

Man pulls knife on cops JEREMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com A Thornhill man has been charged with theft and assaulting police after an early morning incident resulted in some scary scenes for police and motorists in Scarborough.

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duffle bag, police said, causing many cars to come to a sudden stop including one being driven by officers.

When police approached and identified themselves as officers, investigators say the man dropped the bag and ran up the street before he was cornered by pursuing officers.

Ivan Konstantinovskiy, 23, of Thornhill was arrested and charged with Theft, possession of crime, assaulting and threatening police, carrying concealed weapon and more.

He appeared in 1911 Eglinton Ave. E. court on Friday, May 12.

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PUBLIC INPUT INTO THE 2017-2018 OPERATING BUDGET Presentations or written submissions are welcome YCDSB invites all members of our Catholic school communities to provide input into the budget process via a presentation/delegation or written submission.

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Richmond Hill’s downtown has struggled in recent years; former planning commissioner Ana Bassos hoped the recently approved secondary plan will attract and guide new development.

Councillors divided over loss of town planner KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com

and I voted for the change," he said in an interview.

Intensification may not be popular, he said, but the province has mandated it and now that plans are in place, implementation requires a "delicate approach", focused on customer service.

Ward 2 Coun. Tom Muench said the decision to fire Bassios came after a one-hour debate.

Rogers, Magna, Scholastic, Honda, Suzukiand Enbridge have all left town last few years, he said, and there hasonly been one new building built in the downtown core in the last 15years - compared to booming development in Markham and Vaughan’s downtowns.

"Ninety per cent of all businesses in Richmond Hill on Yonge Street are angry right now because some people believe in property rights and we’ve taken away their property rights," he said.

"I’m concerned about quality of life and I’m concerned about competitiveness. Richmond Hill has a good hand on parks, maybe more than our share, but I’m saddened we don’t have money for mass transit, roads, bridges and transit."

The remaining councillors and mayor declined to comment

Budget information is available at www.ycdsb.ca Carol Cotton Chair of the Board

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Patricia Preston Director of Education

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The Town of Richmond Hill remains tight-lipped about why the head of planning has been fired, but several councillors are making it clear they aren’t happy with the decision.

Longtime planning commissioner Ana Bassios was relieved of her duties in a private session of council May 8.

Town clerk Stephen Huyke said he could not publicly release the results of the vote taken by councillors behind closed doors that evening. Reached by phone, Bassios would not comment.

However, in the days following the vote, some members of council expressed disappointment on social media.

"It is a very sad day for Richmond Hill," Regional Coun. Brenda Hogg said on Facebook.

"Ana Bassios was not just a great asset to the town, she was probably the best asset," added Ward 5 Coun. Karen Cilevitz. "Her loss is deeply felt."

"I am deeply disappointed," said Ward 4 Coun. Dave West. "I fully believe this move does nothing to strengthen our town’s position and does not serve our community well."

Bassios had been commissioner of planning and regulatory services for 11 years and gained a reputation for going head-to-head with developers.

"I expect that developers will be quite pleased," Hogg said, after rattling off a list of projects credited to Bassios, including the precedent-setting court victory protecting parkland and OMB battles over the official plan to protect the natural environment and historic downtown.

The work Bassios did to protect the DDO lands alone was spectacular, Hogg added.

Cilevitz, agreed, pointing to a "remarkable legacy, most notably with regard to our official plan, secondary plans, tertiary plans, the strategic plan, the people plan, the civic precinct".

West said the town, which is facing intense development pressure, needs a strong planning department to enforce the official plan and Bassios demonstrated strong leadership in this area.

But Regional Coun. Vito Spatafora voiced a different view.

"The commissioner had done her job. She is an excellent policy planner, probably one of the best, but ... it’s time for a change

WHEN: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 8 p.m. or Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 8 p.m.

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l Thursday, May 18 Thursday evening weekly meditation WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:15 p.m WHERE: Richvale Community Centre and Pool, 160 Avenue Rd. CONTACT: Chandra, 416-7628033, rosehirano@gmail.com, kadampa.ca/richmond-hill/ COST: $12/class or $40 for any 4 Suitable for everyone, these drop-in meditation classes offer simple practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace. l Saturday, May 20 North Richvale Community Garage Sale WHEN: 8:00 a.m WHERE: North Richvale, 6 Penwick Cres. CONTACT: Sharon Parenteau, 416160-5636, sharonparenteau@kw.com COST: Dump the junk and support a great cause. Make a donation from the proceeds of your sale to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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l Tuesday, May 23 Chorus York Weekly Rehearsals WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St. CONTACT: Mary-lou Montgrain,

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Toastmasters WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:15 p.m WHERE: York Regional Police, 171 Major Mackenzie Dr. W. CONTACT: Tina Gaisin, 416-5092600, Tina@FillTheRoom.ca COST: Guests are free. There is a cost to join Inclusive Toastmasters helps people who want to improve their speaking abilities personally and in business. l Wednesday, May 24 Living Life Codependents Anonymous Meeting WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 8:45 p.m WHERE: Canadian Academy of Therapeutic Arts, 120 New Kirk Road Unit 12 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, May 25 Open House - Fung Lok Lol/ Taoist Tai Chi WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., Richmond Hill CONTACT: 416656-2110, www.taoist.org COST: Lift your spirit, improve your health. Learn about Fung Loy Kok Tai Chi. Suitable for all ages.

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Music Thursdays at Richmond Green Library WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Richmond Green Library, 1 William F. Bell Pkwy., Richmond Hill CONTACT: 905-7800711, http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/Programs/ProgramDetail.cfm?programID=1861 Drop by Richmond Green Library for a lunch time with beautiful music performances during May and June by Richmond Green Secondary School music students.

5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, May 20 Spring Fling at The Mill Pond Gallery WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Mill Pond Gallery, 314 Mill St., Richmond Hill CONTACT: 905-770-7449, rhgaexec@gmail.com, www.rhga.ca The Richmond Hill Group of Artists celebrates the return of spring with a member group show and sale. Also May 21.

Dream Catcher Making and Teachings Workshop WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, 14732 Woodbine Ave. CONTACT: Krista, 905-727-8954, wsmuseum@townofws.ca COST: $20 ($16 for museum members) Smudge, eagle feather introductions, Ojibway Welcoming Song, story of and making dream catchers, Travelling Song. Ages eight and older. Pre-register, please. l Sunday, May 21 International Museum Day WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd. CONTACT: Markham Museum, 905-305-

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Moonlight Movies WHEN: 8:25 p.m WHERE: Newmarket Riverwalk Commons CONTACT: 905-953-5300, info@newmarket.ca Enjoy an outdoor movie on huge inflatable screen under the stars.

Bring your own chair, blanket and snacks. Free popcorn provided by

the Newmarket Scouts. l Monday, May 22 Nobleton Victoria Day 2017 WHEN: 11:00 a.m WHERE: Downtown Nobleton, King CONTACT: nobletoninfo@gmail.com, nobletonvillage.com Parade winds through Nobleton, ending at the Fair. Live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, pony rides, arcade games, dunk the mayor, face painting and midway rides.

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Homeowners might find it more cost-effective to replace very old and/or inefficient windows to improve their energy efficiency. Such an upgrade can save homeowners substantial amounts of money on heating and cooling costs.

Window replacement projects can be costly, so it pays to get the job right the first time.

Before beginning a window replacement project, homeowners should research which windows will meet their specific needs, learning the subtleties

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Choose the right time of year: The best time of year to plan window replacement is when the weather will be warm, ideally in the spring or early summer. However, homeowners do not want conditions to be too warm, as each room where new windows will be installed will temporarily be exposed to the elements. Furthermore, caulk adheres better in warmer weather and will dispense easily.

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Ticks are small bugs that feed off the blood of animals and humans. Adult ticks are the size of a sesame seed. Nymphs (adolescent ticks) are no bigger than a poppy seed.

What is Lyme disease?

Ticks can be found on tall grasses and bushes in wooded areas almost anywhere in Ontario including York Region.

Ticks attach themselves to people or animals who brush past. Most tick bites are painless and ticks can attach themselves and feed for up to five days.

Symptoms of Lyme disease may include: • A skin rash • Fatigue or weakness • Headache • FeverLorem or chills ipsum • Dizziness or confusion • Muscle and joint pain • Swollen lymph nodes

Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi which is spread through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Not all ticks are infected with the bacteria.

of Most people will start to show signs of illness within one to two weeks. See your y health provider if you develop symptoms of Lyme disease after a tick bite or after visiting a wooded or brushy area.

If you find a tick on yourself or a family member remove it quickly!

Protect yourself each time you are in a wooded or brushy area by: • Wearing light-coloured, long pants, long-sleeved tops and closed footwear • Using an insect repellent containing DEET or icaridin

1. Grasp the tick with tweezers as close as possible to your skin and pull it straight out 2. Do not put anything on the tick or try to burn it off 3. Disinfect the area with rubbing alcohol 4. Wrap the tick in a moist paper towel and put in a screw-top container 5. Store it in the fridge until you can bring it into a York Region Public Health location

• Walking in the middle of the trail • Showering when you get home to remove unattached ticks • Checking yourself, your family and your pets for ticks • Removing attached ticks as quickly as possible

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Offers available from May 2 – May 31, 2017. 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 Sentra SV CVT/2017 Pathfinder S 4x2 at 0%/0%/1.99% lease APR for 39/39/39 months equals monthly payments of $257/$214/$388 with $1,995/$995/$1,995 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 $12,030/$9,359/$17,118. Lease Cash of $500/$1,800/$760 is included in the advertised offer. ~$10,000 Cash Credit is applicable on a 2017 Titan Crew Cab Platinum Reserve (AA00/AA50) model which will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. ‡Claim based on years/ kilometer coverage for Maritz 2016 Full Size Pickup Segmentation and Compact Pickup Segmentation v. 2017 TITAN and TITAN XD. Nissan’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty basic coverage excludes tires, corrosion coverage and emission performance and defect coverage (applicable coverage is provided under other separate warranties). Other terms and conditions also apply. See dealer for complete warranty details. Warranty claim is current at time of printing. 370Z pricing is based on model # Z2R G57 AA00 84 month term @ 4.99% 0 down $ 207.07 plus hst total payment $233.99. ▲Models shown $38,024/$28,029/$50,524/$59,526 selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL Platinum (PL00)/ 2017 Sentra SR Turbo CVT Premium (RL00)/2017 Pathfinder Platinum/2017 Titan Pro-4X. All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($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.