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SHIFTING LANDSCAPES Artist James Ruddle (foreground) created this public artwork called Shifting Landscapes on a drab rail bridge at Henderson Avenue and Glen Cameron Road in Thornhill. With help from student artists Ben Baker (from left), Quin Ellul and Amy Wu, the dull backdrop is now a colourful depiction of Thornhill, from natural to urban. See story page 18.

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Man charged after police Air2 laser strike York Regional Police have arrested and charged a man after he pointed a laser at the Air2 police helicopter in Vaughan, early Sunday. At 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 16, Air2 was in the area of Hwy. 7 and Pine Valley Drive assisting officers on the ground, who were responding to a weapons call. While searching for a suspect from the air, the pilot and tactical flight officer were struck by an unrelated bright light source that originated in the area of Jenna Court. The strikes continued as the crew engaged in safety measures. The tactical flight officer used the camera system on Air2 to observe three men standing

a man fled on foot, hopping a fence, throwing the gun, then attempting to hide in a nearby wooded area. Canine officers were directed to the suspect’s location in the wooded area by officers in Air2. The suspect was arrested by the canine unit, while trying to hide beneath trees. Following the arrest, officers with of Air2 were able to locate the handgun, which turned out to be a pellet gun with a laser scope mountnext to a vehicle at the end of Jenna Court. One ed on it. Nicholas Caranci, 19, of Vaughan has been of the men was seen pointing a handgun at the charged with mischief endangering life, unlawhelicopter that had a laser pointer on it. Officers with the canine unit and emergency response unit responded. As they approached, See POINTING, page 8.

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or some parents, the most important part of a playground lies beneath their child’s feet. Richmond Hill resident Erin Weinroth enjoys bringing her children to Oak Ridges’ Russell Tilt Park, in part, because it has a soft play surface rather than wood chips or pavement.

“If they fall, they are not going to get as hurt,” she says. Woodbridge’s Sonoma Heights Park appeals to Stephanie Mora. “It has soft surfaces so I don’t have to clean a child full of sand,” she says of the park at 100 Sunset Ridge. Netaly Brand dislikes the ground at her neighbourhood playground in Thornhill. “The ground is dirty, no one does upkeep,” she says. Brand will not allow her 11-month-old son to crawl around at the York Hill District Park (in the Bathurst Street and Clark Avenue area) because it is “mucky”, filled with leaves and rocks, she says. But she does allow her son to crawl in newer playgrounds made of soft materials, such as recycled tires. Her family often enjoys Saturday afternoon trips to the North Thornhill Community Centre’s park. “The ground is soft for falls, the splash pad is large and has places for crawlers with smaller sprouts of water and bigger areas for bigger kids,” she says. Parks that cater to multiple ages are often a hit with parents. Brand finds it easier to entertain and look after her sons, age 3 and 11 months, at the North Thornhill Community Centre’s park, rather than at York Hill District Park. Her local park has play equipment for two different ages spaced too far apart, she says. “If you have children of two different ages, you will have to divide and conquer,” Brand says. She signed a petition calling for changes to her local playground and it was e-mailed to Thornhill Councillor Alan Shefman. Changes to the playground are in the works, according to Shefman. The City of Vaughan plans to redevelop York Hill District Park’s playground and basketball court areas. Vaughan held a community information open house to discuss the plan in March. A new playground will be installed as a first step in the park’s renewal, Shefman says.

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a playground at Keswick’s R.L. Graham Public School that is accessible for children with disabilities. Its design makes it easier for smaller kids to climb up the slides, a feature enjoyed by his two-year-old son, who does not have special needs, but loves visiting the park on an almost daily basis.

WHAT ABOUT PRICE TAG? But what about the price tag? How much would it cost for a great park to be built in your neighbourhood? It is difficult to say, according to Kalimootoo. There are so many variables, including: the type of equipment you want, the type and amount of surface area you have and want (i.e. woodchips or rubber) and which features you want to add. Developing a park starts at about $30,000, Kalimootoo says. But one aspect of playgrounds will never change — they can be enjoyed by all ages. Thornhill resident Nathan Mazer, 9, recommends North Thornhill Community Centre’s park. “It’s awesome, really fun,” he says. “When I was a little kid, I used to come almost every time.” He and his mother Shirley have only one complaint — the splash pad’s water is too cold. Thornhill resident Lexus Deschamps proves that parks can be enjoyed by children of all ages. Deschamps, 16, still loves visiting playgrounds, especially when she is with her two younger brothers and sister. “It’s magical,” she says. “Every time I go to a park, I feel like I am 5 again.”

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NEW TREND IS PARK THEMES Themes are one trend jazzing up some new, local parks. Richmond Hill’s Rocking Horse Ranch opened on June 10 and was designed using a horseback-riding theme. A Snakes and Ladders Park (north of 19th Avenue and west of Bayview Avenue in Richmond Hill) will include a lifesize and tabletop Snake & Ladders game board. Richmond Hill’s Rouge Crest Park, which opened Aug. 4, has a nature theme. The park has a spiral hill, which leads visitors up one path and down the other, moving them through drifts of native wildflowers. The park is at 147 Rothbury Rd., which is west of Yonge Street and south of Gamble Road. In Newmarket, home to 52 playgrounds and 46 km of trails, themed parks are also taking shape. Chris Kalimootoo, director of public works in Newmarket, has seen a change in today’s parks. “They are different, exciting, more creative versus 10 or 20 years ago,” Kalimootoo says. Back then, you couldn’t tell one park’s swing from another. Newmarket is looking at introducing play equipment with a chicken farm theme in the Bathurst Street and Davis Drive area next year. In addition to themed parks, accessible parks are becoming more prevalent. Kalimootoo points to the accessible All Our Kids Play Park in Newmarket, which includes buried dinosaur bones. Darriel Broughton enjoys spending time with his son at

Daniel Hakimi cools off at the recently opened Rouge Crest Park in Richmond Hill. Parks like it and Newmarket’s All Our Kids Playpark, which includes buried dinosaur bones, are pushing the boundaries of the traditional playground. Thornhill’s Lexus Deschamps (below) is a teenager, but still enjoys feeling like a kid when she’s at parks with her siblings.

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The arrival of August signifies an exciting time for youth baseball in Canada with the staging of various national championships. One of those will take place in Vaughan and has been an institution since 2009 — the under-15 boys’ championships. To be held at Vaughan Grove Sports Park, this year’s event will run from Aug. 20 to 23. A total of 11 provincial teams, including the host Vaughan Vikings, will be vying for this year’s coveted national crown. Wearing several different hats as the tournament spokesman, Vaughan Vikings minor baseball president and head coach of the host Vikings, Dirk Drieberg feels this year’s event will be one any of the participants can win. Especially since he cited some of the provincial teams are comprised of all-star players, while others, such as the Vikings and the other Ontario representative and defending under-15 champions from Mississauga North, are club teams supplemented by a couple of outside players on their rosters. Drieberg was also quick to point out

that with the growth of youth baseball in Canada, player development through enhanced coaching has improved immensely through the years — making the teams more competitive. “This is an event that any team can win on any given day,” he said. “You can’t take any team lightly.” As for how his Vikings club might fare, Drieberg feels players have exhibited progress since the start of the season with the objective to peak in time for the national championships. “We’ve had some non-baseball injuries and consistency has been a challenge, but we’ve shown spurts of playing well and we’ve made progress throughout the year,” he said. “Hopefully the boys will respond and be good representatives for our association and the City of Vaughan.” In an effort to create additional player and fan interest, Drieberg said this year’s championship will host a skills competition before the start of the tournament Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. “We had planned to do this last year,” he said. “But the weather changed our plans and we had to reschedule it. Hopefully this year the weatherman will cooperate.”

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Move over teachers, now it’s education workers embroiled in labour strife with the province. The union representing 55,000 educational assistants, custodians, secretaries, lunch supervisors, library technicians, early childhood educators, student support workers and others was to bargain with the province Wednesday and Thursday (today). But the situation doesn’t look promising at the moment, Elena Di Nardo, president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2331 in York Region, said. Negotiations are not moving well, she said, adding the ministry is dragging its heels on providing bargaining dates. A central bargaining committee is negotiating provincially for education workers with 101 Catholic and public union locals across Ontario. A conciliator is now involved in the bargaining process, with conciliation being the final step before the union enters a legal strike position, the union said. But with just a couple of weeks before school starts, “we’re not even close to negotiating to getting a contract,” Di Nardo said. Di Nardo, who said workers have been without a contract since Aug. 31, 2014, said she is not able to discuss the issues being negotiated. “There are many issues. A lot of people think it’s about the wages. It’s not about the wages. It’s about treating educational workers, school support workers, clerical in a way that they are

to be respected,” she said. “There are a lot of issues on the table and I really can’t get into that right now.” In the event of a strike, it could be difficult for schools to remain open without education workers, Di Nardo said. However, she hopes conciliation will lead to a settlement and avoid a strike. “We want to be there in September to provide students with the support they need for a successful school year, but we can’t do it without co-operation from the government and school boards,” she said. Meanwhile, as of Monday, the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association is in a legal strike position. After bargaining last week did not result in a deal, the union announced this week that teachers at a school in Moosonee in Northern Ontario will be the first to begin work-to-rule job action, beginning Thursday. Other schools are expected to follow in the coming weeks if a deal is not reached, it added. “We remain hopeful, but it’s important that parents know there are bigger things at stake in these negotiations,” union president Ann Hawkins said in a media release. “We all want to avoid a disruption to the school year, but not at any cost.” Further bargaining will take place Aug. 21, 24 and 25. Premier Kathleen Wynne told reporters she is more optimistic now about reaching settlements with teachers than she has been in weeks and indicated keeping kids in class is the government’s top priority moving into the fall.

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y now I guess you are noticing the similarities between Canada’s federal election and the World Series pennant race in major league baseball. If not, let me fill you in. Both will play out over the next couple of months with the final contest in late October. Both feature teams that sport blue in their team colours and a maple leaf in their logo, that would desperately like to clinch it in the final, holding up the big trophy as the confetti rains down from above. Both have somewhat revamped lineups, although several core players are still there, with the same skipper they’ve had for a while. (Do you ever notice John Gibbons is always eating something? It’s as if the game is keeping him away from his dinner. Meanwhile, Stephen Harper is not a bad looking fellow, he just looks like a guy who would be more comfortable wearing a tie, but his advisors have hidden them.) In the case of the Jays, it’s pretty clear they are Canada’s team, bandwagon jumpers and all. The federal Conservatives would love to think of themselves as Canada’s team, but they have so many critics these days, as well as serious competition for our hearts from the NDP (picture them in orange and black) or Liberals (wearing red), it promises to be a close race right to the bitter end. Like baseball, every once in a while one of the political parties is forced to deal with a team member over some dumb posting on their Twitter account. Sometimes veterans get the start over newcomers trying to break into the lineup. Sometimes a candidate is thrown a knuckleball of a question and swings wildly, making a fool of him or herself. Some generate interest due to choice of hairstyles or who they hang out with on their off time and not by their performance in the batter’s box (aka media scrum). Once the baseball season is done, I’m sure we will have been all quite well entertained, and maybe had our hearts broken. But I’m not sure the Jays becoming champs would have the same impact as what direction we go

Bernie O’Neill with our federal government. Alas, if only the federal parties could generate the same kind of interest in their battle for ballots that the Jays have been able to generate with their ballfield battle for wins. Perhaps they can pick up a few tips from baseball to get fans pumped up. Each party could have a mascot: Conservative Carl, Liberal Larry, NDP Pete. They’d race around the field between debates and maybe trip each other. Imagine Thomas Mulcair Bobblehead Day. Or free Liberal batting helmet to the first 20,000 voters. Conservative towel day (their haters would love for it to be a simple white “I surrender” style of towel, but I doubt they are giving up that easily). When a politician steps up to the microphone his party could flash his stats from when he was on student council at university, who his favourite politician was growing up, votes batted in. We could all get to know the players a little better. Although that’s been the knock on politics these days, that the more we know the players, the less we seem to like them, and the more the party they play for is left open to criticism. So parties appoint candidates rather than allow them to be chosen, and when it comes to talking to voters, candidates aren’t all that candid. Which is why people, on the day before voting day, are searching around for the name of the candidate in their riding, even though they’ve learned the Jays starting lineup by heart. Politics is one of those games where not everyone loves a winner.

Last week I placed three items of fish tank equipment at the curb on top of my blue box with an 8.5 by 11-inch sign marked “Free”. There was a cave for fish to hide in, an automatic feeder, and glass cleaning magnets. The cave was gone in one day, the person who took everything else the following day also took my blue box. My name is sprayed on both sides in bold capital letters — “Messina” — please return it. Good thing I did not display the items on my car hood.

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Region needs more affordable housing Newmarket and York Region have seen rapid growth and change over the past 20 years. As a young woman, I hope to be able to remain in this community and raise a family of my own.

Unfortunately, the cost of housing in York Region has skyrocketed to the point where any young individual or couple cannot even look at the list prices of homes without having a miniature heart attack (the massive ones come with discovering the amount above list price the homes are sold for). In addition, the cost of rent is almost equivalent to a mortgage payment, if not more in some cases. Along with the spread of affluent subdivisions, there is even larger growth in poverty that has created a division in our community. As York Region began to rapidly grow, it seems strategies and incentives to build dedicated rental apartments and affordable housing units have equally decreased. There is minimal attention paid to the specific ways in which our community’s vulnerable populations are impacted by this and are at great risk of homelessness. Individuals may be on limited or fixed incomes and can’t meet the rise in housing costs. Politicians are aware of this issue, as several articles in local papers have includ-

SEND A LETTER: Email letters to mbeck@yrmg.com ed their awareness and their intensions to address it. One barrier to actively working on solutions to this issue is a common “not in my backyard” attitude. In my opinion, the stigma directed toward people in vulnerable populations is an even larger issue. In advocating for this social issue to be addressed, I suggest those in government not only look at what per cent of the population is lacking affordable housing, but also how that percentage will rapidly increase as the cost of housing soars. This should be studied in conjunction with the lack of community resources available to support people who become homeless or at serious risk of homelessness. Finally, governments can explore new funding models and locations where affordable housing can be built.

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Thornhill’s Rob Steckley (left) poses with his former Thornhill Secondary teachers Marilyn Coady and Doug Hawkins (far right) during last week’s Rogers Cup action, along with one of the top players in the world, Lucie Safarova, who Steckley is coaching. DAVID LI PHOTO

Indulging a passion as world class tennis coach three years. “He’s a great coach and he’s very knowledgable and just a great person. It’s fun working with him and I guess that’s a big reason why we’ve been such a successful team,” added the 28-year-old from the Czech Republic. Last week the pair were in Toronto for the Rogers Cup. It was an opportunity for Steckley to catch up with family, friends and even former teachers. Marilyn Coady, Steckley’s Grade 11 kinesiology teacher at Thornhill Secondary, was thrilled to meet up with the now world class coach and his ace player. “He was a good student and very dedicated to his tennis then, and I remember he showed a lot of character as a student and a person,” recalled Coady. “I was thrilled to see Rob again; and it was great meeting Lucie. It was just a wonderful experience,” added Coady. For his part, Steckley was happy to be home — “Spending so many weeks on the road, it’s great to back home and spend extra time with my wife and daughter, and seeing all my friends and family,” he said. Despite the disappointment of Safarova losing in her second round Rogers Cup match against Daria Gavrilova of Russia, their success so far in 2015 makes Steckley optimistic great things are ahead for Safarova. - David Li is a Thornhill freelance writer.

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By the time Thornhill’s Rob Steckley reached the age of 27, he knew that continuing to compete as a professional tennis player was not in the cards. “I was enjoying helping the players that I was competing against and travelling with, more so than competing myself,” recalled the former Thornhill Secondary student. Having come to this realization, the former junior tennis standout took on a coaching position with Tennis Canada. “They gave me an opportunity to go out on tour and work with Aleksandra Wozniak and we did really well together and I realized that I found my niche there,” he continued on his transition from player to coach. While working with the young Canadian, Steckley met Lucie Safarova, who was Wozniak’s double’s partner. “We stayed in touch and she took notice that I was qualified and trustworthy, so she approached me with the offer to work parttime, and part-time turned into full-time,” explained the tennis coach, now 35. Safarova said there was an instant connection when they first met seven years ago. “I remember thinking, he’s a funny guy and we got along great because we were always talking about tennis and what we can work on,” said the current world No. 8, who has been working with Steckley full-time over the past

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fully engaging in behaviour that endangers an aircraft, under the Aeronautics Act, and projecting a bright light source into navigable airspace, in contravention of a Canadian Aviation regulation. Caranci is to appear in a Newmarket court Sept. 18. According to the Canadian Forces, Caranci is a private who joined the military in February 2014 and last paraded with his unit, 32 Service Battalion in June. York police reminds the public

of the potential harm laser pointers can cause. Health Canada advises that a split-second look into a laser pointer can result in a condition called flash blindness. For a pilot in control of an aircraft flying over populated areas, the consequences can be serious. Those who aim these pointers at aircraft are putting lives in danger, not only in the aircraft, but on the ground. There is a serious potential for harm to the pilot and the prospect of a crash. - Jeremy Grimaldi

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Suspect in Vaughan café murders in court Jason Hay made a short video appearance in a Newmarket court Saturday, following his arrest Friday in connection with the shooting deaths of two people at a Vaughan café in June. Hay, 27, remains in custody and is expected back in court Aug. 24. York Regional Police were involved in a high-risk takedown on Hwy. 400, in the northbound lanes, near Mapleview Drive and Essa Road, at about 3 p.m. Friday, after someone spotted Hay in a vehicle travelling north. York police say Hay had a firearm

Our Water: Clean and Safe How is our water made clean and safe to drink? It starts with protection at the source. Water protection requires constant care and monitoring. York Region works with governments, businesses, farms and residents to make sure our groundwater is protected. We also make sure the used water going down our drains and toilets is thoroughly treated before it safely re-enters the environment. As Lake Ontario, Lake Simcoe, and groundwater provide drinking water to York Region residents, it is vital that this water continue to be protected. Our drinking water undergoes many treatment processes to make it safe. At the Georgina Water Treatment Plant,

on him when he was arrested. Hay has been charged with two counts of first degree murder and attempted murder. Police also charged Mississauga resident Tashari Bennett, 25, in the vehicle with Hay, with accessory after the fact and breach of recognizance. Last week police released an image of Hay, alleging the suspect was not to be approached as he was considered armed and dangerous. Police believe he entered the Hwy. 7 and Islington Avenue café, a suspected illegal gambling site, after business hours and shot four people. Maria Voci, 47, and Christopher De Simone, 24, were killed. For more on this story, go to yorkregion.com

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Prius c a thrifty ride for the city By Neil Moore Metroland Wheels

Some say that clothing makes the man. On this point I’ll agree, but does that also apply to your ride? At least one automaker seems to think so, as reflected in an earlier ad campaign. The TV spots depicted a focus group commenting on two images of the same guy in front of either a nondescript sedan or burly pickup. Here’s what we learn about the “truck guy.” 1) He’s more handsome. 2) Has a firmer handshake. 3) Probably owns a cool pet like a German shepherd, tarantula or rattlesnake. I wonder what they’d say about me and this tester: a pumpkin-orange Prius c? This is the smallest of Toyota’s hybrids, which in-

clude the crossover-sized Prius v and the iconic liftback that went on sale here 15 years ago. It is also the least expensive Prius, starting at $21,055 for the base and $26,055 for the Technology, as tested. That, along with a rated fuel efficiency of 4.5/5.1/4.8 L/100 km (city/hwy/comb), has made this subcompact the most popular of the three, now responsible for nearly half of all Prius family sales. And if you like the quirky styling of the classic liftback, you’ll appreciate the perkier look of the c. There have been few exterior changes for 2015, other than a restyled front with standard LED projector headlights, and new “light pipe” taillights, but its tapered cabin and relatively wide lower body, along with short overhangs and pronounced wheel arches, give the Prius c a sporty stance. A prominent roof spoiler nicely caps the bobbed rear end. But the look is more about fuel efficiency than any

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Prius c is the smallest hybrid in the lineup, but the most popular, accounting for nearly half of Prius sales. For 2015, the c gets a few styling tweaks, like standard LED projector headlights and new “light pipe” taillights. nod to the hot hatch. Drag coefficient is a slippery 0.28, thanks to its wedge-like profile and design elements like sharp “Aerocorners” near the front and rear bumpers to help it slice through the wind.

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BMW concept M4 GTS premiered during Monterey Car Week At this year’s Monterey Car Week, BMW staged the initial preview of a high-performance model for use on the road and on the racetrack: the BMW Concept M4 GTS – the first M3/M4 special production vehicle to be sold in the US. The BMW Concept M4 GTS showcases new technologies which will debut in production vehicles later this year. The BMW Concept M4 GTS features the innovative water injection system that has already provided a significant output and torque boost in the BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car. In addition, the BMW Concept M4 GTS has rear lights with OLED (organic light-emitting diode)

technology for an unmistakable appearance. The engine powering the BMW Concept M4 GTS is equipped with the same innovative water injection system that has endowed the BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car with a noticeable increase in output and torque. The water injection system introduced by BMW M GmbH sees the engineers using the physical effect of water when vaporizing to draw the required energy from the ambient medium. The water is injected into the plenums of the intake manifold as a fine spray. When water vaporizes and goes through its phase transition absorbs heat, cooling the air intake

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Prius c displays real time costs of driving Continued from page 9

mated to an electronically controlled, continuously variable transmission (CVT), driving the front wheels. Such specs won’t impress the driving enthusiast, but keep in mind that Prius c tips the scales at only 1,132 kg. Acceleration isn’t neck snapping, but is competitive with other subcompacts. Agility, however, is respectable, thanks to a low centre of gravity. Prius c’s heavy nickel-metal hydride battery pack is located under the back seats, near the car’s centre. Combined with a stiff body structure, tuned torsion beam in rear and MacPherson struts (with stabilizer bar) in front, handling is better than expected for a fuel sipper. Prius c is a full hybrid and can run on gasoline only, battery only or a combination of both. Unlike a plug-in or EV, it doesn’t require any more involvement than a typical gas burner, as the system makes all power decisions based on terrain, road conditions and your motoring habits – naughty or nice. You can, however, tweak the driving experience using Prius’s three modes. “Normal” is ideal for everyday driving. Eco mode dampens the throttle response and dials down air conditioning to consume less power. That’s fine if you don’t need your A/C to be ice cold, but when pulling out to pass, it would be nice to know that each of those 99 ponies is pulling its weight. EV mode will power the Prius on electricity-only for up to 1.6 km under light throttle, provided the battery is fully charged. It has its use, for example, when stuck in stop-and-go traffic, or for sneaking in and out the driveway without waking the kids – or your spouse. Prius’s battery also runs the power steering and water pump, eliminating drive belts and cutting down on some maintenance. The passenger cabin is nicely put together, although there’s an abundance of hard plastic. Still, it doesn’t look cheap as these surfaces are textured and low gloss, and are complemented by piano black appliqués (on centre stack and door), along with chrome rings and silver finish accents. My Technology tester was equipped with oneposition heated seats up front, upholstered in SofTex material. I have no idea what it’s made of, but it looks

nice, and feels better than vinyl. Standard content in the base model includes automatic climate control, tilt/telescopic steering with audio, climate and phone controls, 3.5-inch multi-info display, four-speaker audio with 6.1-inch monitor, 15-inch steel wheels and more. Technology models receive a pile of additional goodies for the $5K premium. This includes smart key with push-button start, upgraded six-speaker audio, navigation, backup camera, SMS-to-speech and email-to-speech capability, power moonroof, 15-inch alloys and the previously mentioned heated seats. Also included is the Touch Tracer display. Sensors on the steering wheel buttons display a duplicate image of these controls on the centre-mounted instrument panel – within your line of sight. Here you will find a wealth of information on driving habits and fuel usage, along with typical data like trip, average speed and fuel economy, and an energy monitor that graphically displays the flow of power: engine only, battery only or both. It also provides your “Eco score,” actual fuel costs (when you enter price per litre), fuel savings and historical data for those who want to dig deep. Some may find these features a distraction, but if you’re as concerned about saving money as saving the planet, you’ll appreciate the real time connection between your right foot and dollars spent. Ford also has positive reinforcement with their Braking Coach and Efficiency Leaves, but Toyota takes this to the next level. Which one would expect from the company who defined this segment, and with Prius alone, accounts for roughly one third of the hybrid market.

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Drab Thornhill bridge now boasts colourful mural By Laura Finney

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Local art teacher and artist James Ruddle has transformed the CN Rail Bridge embankment on Henderson Avenue from a slab of dull, grey concrete into a colourful work of art. He, along with local high school students and alumni, painted a 6,000 square foot mural showing the transition of Thornhill from a natural to an urban landscape. “As an artist, this is probably one of my most exciting experiences,” said Ruddle during the celebrations in Thornhill last Thursday afternoon. “Having an opportunity to paint something of this monumental size is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” Thornhill Councillor Valerie Burke said work for this project began a few years ago after she received complaints about the unpainted CN bridge. While they were not able to put the mural on the bridge, they were able to paint the walls on the side. “When you look at this, it was really like making lemonade out of a lemon,” she said. The painting, named Shifting Landscapes, begins with boldly

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Abutments leading up to the CN bridge at Henderson and Proctor have now been transformed with a colourful mural. coloured trees, rocks and sky that develops into an urban environment with a mix of natural elements. “When I was asked to make a design for this, I started to think about our country and what a wonderful blessing we all have to live in a nation where we have such vast amounts of natural landscape,” said Ruddle.

The mural begins under the bridge and wraps around the wall. The best place to view it is on the northeast corner of Henderson and Proctor avenues. The piece is designed to help people reflect about the future, and how we urbanize southern Ontario, specifically the GTA, Ruddle explained. “In the past, we have done a lot

of clear cutting and we have ruined a lot of the natural habitat we have. A lot of artists challenge the status quo,” he said. “How, in the future, are we going to treat our nation, how are we going to be respectful of our great natural habitat that we have here?” he questioned. Many dignitaries came to the celebration, including Mayor Frank Scarpitti, who noted it’s important to protect natural spaces as the community grows. “What I love about this particular installation is that that green is represented within the public art that, I think, is a reflection of what our community is all about — creating liveable neighbourhoods and public art is part of creating liveable neighbourhoods.” The painting incorporates a “Group of Seven” style along with modern graffiti art and features words such as “reflection,” “technology,” “revitalization,” “nature,” “J. E. H. MacDonald,” and “Markham,” that were added with the help of the student assistants. “I’m so excited, because this is really an expression of the youth,” said Burke. “To think that our local youth

have participated in this ... there are just so many positive outcomes with the fabulous mural.” “This colourful addition to the modem landscape has also helped the next generation of Markham artist develop their talent,” said Scarpitti. “Truly, it’s not every day that a young artist gets to create a work of art on this scale.” It took six days for the artists to finish the painting and Ruddle said the community was wonderful. “It’s a very, very welcoming neighbourhood,” he said, noting people often stopped to talk and some invited him for lunch. One man gave him a bag of tomatoes from his garden. This piece is the second phase of the Henderson Bridge transformation, and is one of a series of public artworks that the city has planned for the year.

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Milos Raonic’s first match back from a foot injury didn’t go the way he wanted. The 24-year-old was ousted from the Rogers Cup by hard-serving 36-year-old Ivo Karlovic of Croatia on Tuesday. “It was pretty evident that Ivo served better than Milos did,” said Raonic’s childhood coach Casey Curtis about Karlovic’s 7-6, 7-6 upset victory over Raonic. He also suggests the fact that Raonic has not competed since his third round lost at Wimbledon likely played a factor in the disappointing result. “For sure it takes some time to get back into match play and it’s one thing to play matches in practice, but it’s another thing to play in tournaments,” Curtis noted. Raonic shared his childhood coach’s assessment about his lacklustre performance in Montreal. “Right now I’m just trying to get in as many matches as I can — get that competitive comfort back,” said Raonic. The Thornhill tennis ace gave credit to his opponent. “He was playing a little better than I was,” admitted Raonic. “It’s very disappointing. I wish I could have done better.” One thing that pleased Raonic was the fact that his foot injury was not a source of discomfort in the match. “The foot has been good. It hasn’t been an issue.” With Raonic’s health returning, Curtis — who coached Raonic at the Blackmore Tennis Club in Richmond Hill from ages eight to 17 — fully expects his former prize student to achieve better results in upcoming tournaments. “He’s got the Cincinnati Masters coming up and then the U.S. Open; so I think with some more matches Milos is going to be fine. And I’m sure by the time the U.S. Open rolls around in a few weeks, he’s going to be back in top form.” - David Li is a Thornhill freelance writer.

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Wiggins key to Canadian Olympic basketball hopes By DAVID LI

The Canadian men’s basketball team will soon be playing to secure a spot for the 2016 Olympics in Rio, de Janeiro — and a young athlete from Vaughan hopes to play a key

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Former Vaughan Secondary student Andrew Wiggins is seen after Friday’s practice at the ACC, talking basketball with NBA rookie Sim Bhullar of the Sacremento Kings. cifically, Wiggins replied simply: “I’ve just got to play my game and just be comfortable in every situation.” In advance of the FIBA Americas, Team Canada will head next week to Puerto Rico to participate in the Tuto Marchand 5-team exhibition tournament, Aug. 23 to 26. For more information, visit basketball.ca — David Li is a Thornhill freelance writer.

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Thursday, Aug. 20 Another free summer Thursday Concert in the Park is Aug. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mill Pond Park, corner of Mill and Trench streets. Enjoy an evening with Cher and Rod Stewart Tribute Band, as they perform the best of Cher and Rod Stewart. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy outdoor concert. Extra parking available at east lot of Mackenzie Health Hospital. In the event of rain, cancellation sign will be posted at park.

Friday, Aug. 21 Fifth annual Caribbean North 2015 gala concert is Aug. 21 at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., with a mix and mingle starting at 6:30 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. The concert features Smokey Burke, Bill ‘The Crooner’ Newman, George St. Kitts (see photo), dancer Reshmi Chetram and many others. Tickets are $50 (with charitable tax receipt of $25 provided) or for balcony seat $45 (tax receipt of $20). Funds raised support the Guyana Burn and Healthcare Charitable Foundation. For details and tickets, call Pam at 905-737-3368.

Saturday, Aug. 22 Bronstine family’s sixth annual Charity Yard Sale for Just Paws Animal Rescue is Aug. 22 at 259 Cedar Ave., Richmond Hill from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., (south of Major Mackenzie Drive East near Palmer Ave). 100 per cent of proceeds go to the animal rescue organization. For more, visit www. facebook.com/events/1067323279964474 or text Robyn at 416-817-9443.

Community Calendar Stargazing and song making returns to Richmond Hill with Songs Under The Stars Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. in courtyard of Richmond Hill Centre For The Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. Outdoor concert and stargazing party features singer-songwriter Derek Christie and his band, plus musical guests Laurelle Augustyn and Greenway Blvd. David Dunlap Observatory Defender Astro team will have telescopes on hand to stargaze. Refreshments for sale; show is free (or pay what you can) and all ages. Please bring item for food bank. For more, visit derekchristie.com

Sunday, Aug. 23 Celebrate diversity and culture at Richmond Hill’s Tastes of the Hill, a multicultural festival Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. that provides opportunities to learn about cultures from around the world. Try international foods, make crafts from different places, visit animals from far away lands, experience entertainment and discover new sports at Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E. Free admission; funds raised support Autism Ontario, York Region. Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT) Youth presents its 4th annual Youth/Rosh Hashana Fair Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the synagogue at 613 Clark Ave. W., Thornhill. All ages welcome; free event includes Shofar making, Rosh Hashana crafts, a $2 barbecue, inflatables, live animals, Judaica, vendor mar-

ketplace and giveaways. For details, contact youth director Rich Winkler at 905-886-3810 ext. 135 or rich@bayt.ca. The Richmond Hill Philosophy & Storytelling Club will meet Aug. 23 from 1 to 3 at Archibald’s Pub, 8950 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. The topic is forgiveness. All welcome; for details, call Mora Campbell at 647-608-5273.

Tuesday, Aug. 25 Travel Talks, a free, informative evening with Debbie Ross and Womens Travel Network tour leaders will be held Aug. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Richmond Hill Central Library, 1 Atkinson St., Room B on second floor. Find out about solo travel and travel destinations and experiences. Limited space; RSVP at 905-771-8338 or email debbie@womenstravelnetwork.ca

Wednesday, Aug. 26 Another Richmond Hill summer Moonlight Movie will be held Aug. 26 outside Langstaff Community Center, at Red Maple and Bantry, when families can enjoy Finding Nemo on giant screen under the stars, shown at

dusk (approximately 8:15 p.m.). Come early with blankets or lawn chairs for good spot, enjoy refreshments (for a nominal fee); pre-movie activities start at 7 p.m. In event of rain, movie moves indoors. For more, go to richmondhill.ca

Thursday, Aug. 27 The final free summer Thursday Concert in the Park is Aug. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mill Pond Park, corner of Mill and Trench streets, featuring a Bee Gees tribute band, Night Fever, with an allCanadian cast taking you through five decades of one of the greatest bands in pop history. Bring chairs, blankets to enjoy outdoor concert. Extra parking available at east lot of Mackenzie Health Hospital. In the event of inclement weather, cancellation sign will be posted at park. Shaar Shalom Synagogue, 2 Simonston Blvd., Thornhill presents a free workshop, Online Hasbara: Defending Israel on the front lines of social media (Become a Digital Warrior) Aug. 27, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., presented by Robert Walker. For details, contact program@ shaarshalom.ca.

Sunday, Aug. 30 Enjoy free Vishnu Mandir Yoga in Peace Park Aug. 30 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the temple located at 8640 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, just north of Hwy. 7. Register at 8:15 a.m.; bring your yoga mat and come find the peace within

you. In the event of rain, class will run inside Temple Hall. For details, contact Deepa Nathwani at deepanathwani@rogers.com

Wednesday, Sept. 2 The final Richmond Hill summer Moonlight Movie will be held Sept. 2 at Rouge Woods Community Center on Shirley Drive, when Big Hero 6 will be shown on giant screen under the stars at dusk (approximately 8:15 p.m.) Bring blanket or lawn chairs, enjoy refreshments (for nominal fee); pre-movie activities start at 7 p.m. In event of rain, movie moves indoors. For more, go to richmondhill.ca and click on Moonlight Movies. A GTA Support Group of the TMJ Society of Canada will meet in Richmond Hill Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. People concerned or affected by TMJ are invited to the food court at Hillcrest Mall, Yonge and Carrville, look for the table sign. Call Anita for details at 416-414-2445 or email tmjscanada@gmail.com; or visit tmjscanada.ca

Thursday, Sept. 3 The Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Group of York Region meets Sept. 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church auditorium, 10295 Yonge St. in Richmond Hill, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meetings of this peer support group are free; learn and share how to deal with and manage the symptoms of disabling conditions. 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/

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WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL SENSIBILITY BOLD, BALANCED OR SUBTLE? To create a bold space, combine colours in the same family – such as red and pink – but separate them with a clean and crisp neutral. For a balanced space, create a single accent wall featuring a saturated colour and surround it with more neutral tones. In a subtle space, use shades that are similar in tone and intensity. For this kind of room, use accent pieces to keep it on trend and in style.

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|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, August 20, 2015

THORNHILL

AurorA ProFESSIoNAL oFFIcE BuILDING! 2480SF!

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170’ FRONTAGE • MUSKOKA IN THE CITY This 5 bedroom open concept home with 10’ ceilings is perfect for entertaining. Many skylights fill the home with natural light. Beautiful walk-out deck from kitchen & family room backing onto a creek surrounded by mature trees & nature. Parking for 10 cars, walk-out basement, minutes to Yonge. A must see!

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• York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a 1 year casual part-time Pocket Feeder position for the Aurora Warehouse, working up to 19 hours a week. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Pocket Feeder is responsible for feeding flyers into pockets of the Alphaliner machine.

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• York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a casual part-time Machine Strapper position for the Aurora Warehouse, working up to 19 hours a week. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Machine Strapper is responsible for removing skids from the line, relocating them to the appropriate slots using the pump truck and wrapping finished product.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Remove skids from line, relocate them to the appropriate slots using pump truck and wrap finished product • Follow the job list assigned to count, insert flyers and stacking • Retrieve flyers from surrounding skids • Hours fluctuate seasonally based on insert/flyer volume • Work in a safety-conscious manner as outlined in the Company and department safety policies • Perform physical material handling • To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

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Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be

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In York Region including Richmond Hill, Thornhill & Vaughan

• Lifting flyer bundles to machine pockets • Preparing flyers from insertion into pockets • Feeding flyers into machine pockets • Maintain a clean work area • Hours fluctuate seasonally based on insert/flyer volume • Perform physical material handling • Other duties as assigned

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NATIONAL BRIDAL COMPANY seeking reliable and energetic people with a courteous phone manner to set appointments. Part time evenings and weekends. Call Rose 905-761-8750 between 9am-5pm

Sherwood Electromotion Inc. (SEI) manufactures and repairs AC and DC electrical motors, generators, and traction drive units for major rail and transit and industrial authorities throughout Canada and the United States. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Machinist • Electrical/PLC Tech • QA Insp/Eng Apply Online http://www.sherwoodelectromotion.com/careers Apply By Email hr@sherwoodelectromotion.com Apply In Person (reception) 20 Barnes Court, Units A-E, Concord, ON L4K 4L4

SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE

Thornhill - St. Luke’s Seniors Home is seeking a live-in couple to be super-intendents for a 96 unit senior’s apartment building. Applicants must have excellent inter personal and communication skills. The ability to prioritize, organize and decisive problem solving is required. Building care and maintenance experience is an asset.

Job overview:

The duties include cleaning, preservation, inspections and minor maintenance of both the building and its equipment. Responsible for a shared on-call service schedule, safety/security monitoring and work closely with the administrator, residents and contractual workers. Only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview and a police back ground check is mandatory.

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Angus Glen Golf Club has immediate openings for the following positions: Greens Maintenance Workers, Servers, Bartenders, Dishwashers, Cooks & F&B Supervisor. For further information and to apply please visit Angusglen.com/employment

JANITOR/HANDYPERSON/ DELIVERY PERSON Full time 8am -5pm, Monday to Friday. Concord area. Please forward resumes to: rcorso@accucut.ca Further job details to be provided. Love Working With Children?

RECEs

required for local school aged child care P/T Split shifts, Mon- Fri. Must be available for Sept. 8

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We’re Busy!!! Now Hiring!!! SERVERS COOKS COUNTER HELP Experienced, full & part time for deli in Thornhill. English & weekends are a must.

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LICENSED AUTO MECHANIC to join our growing team. The position requires an outgoing, organized, team working mechanic with; own tools, 3+ years experience, valid G driver’s license, 310 S license. Emission test license preferred. We pay competitive rates.

Please email your resume to: iliasservice@bellnet.ca

DENTAL ASSISTANT Certified full time level I or II for Aurora practice. Minimum 2 years experience. 2 evenings and alternate Saturday’s required. Email resume to reception@auroradentists.ca or fax 905-727-2225 FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPERS REQUIRED for lawn maintenance company. Valid drivers license an asset. Call 905-773-8970 or email: richmondgreenlandscaping@ gmail.com

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RECE and Assistant Teachers Full Time and Before and After School positions for Thornhill & Richmond Hill centres. Strong programming, leadership, and communication skills required. Commitment to working in a child care setting. Recent police screening and up-to-date immunizations required. Please submit your resume to Sari Connell Manager, Staffing and Employee Relations By email: hr@uppercanadachildcare.com By fax: 289.982.1116 Thank you for your interest, only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted. Upper Canada Child Care is a non-profit, government licensed organization operating centres in communities throughout Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County.

**RICHMOND HILL** th Wednesday August 26 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Screen test $20 includes Photo Shoot, if not accepted money refunded.

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JOB TITLE: Machine Operator, Full Time BUSINESS UNIT: Aurora, ON THE OPPORTUNITY • York Region Media Group is currently seeking an individual to fill the position of Machine Operator for our Alphaliner Insertion Equipment. This is a full-time position at our Aurora warehouse location. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Independently oversee general operation of machine and equipment to ensure production and performance of staff. • Properly manage products through material handling and ensure correct versions of flyers are used for insertion. • Address mechanical needs of machinery including maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of equipment while maintaining good housekeeping practices. • Communicate production status reports to Senior Operator and log all service activity and production output. • Complete and enforce all duties in accordance with our Health and Safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Ability to excel and make quality decisions in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment with strong attention to detail. • Ability to lift minimum 35 lbs and stand for an extend period of time with ease. • Capable of taking initiative and can work with minimal supervision in a team environment. • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with team members and management. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide a productive team. • Strong written and verbal communication and competent listener. • Comfortable working with Microsoft Work, Excel and Outlook. • Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately. • Open-minded with a willingness to be trained and developed into a Senior Operator. If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to dlong@yrmg.com by September 4, 2015. Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The Miller Group is a diversified Canadian company servicing North America. We provide both public and private sectors with road construction, paving, road rehabilitation, engineering construction, waste management and recycling services, transit operations, winter maintenance services, aggregate-based materials, cement and ready-mix concrete. Our Miller Waste divisions located in Pickering and Markham, Ontario are looking for full-time:

Residential Waste Collection - DZ Drivers These are PERMANENT positions for residential curb side Blue Box, Green Bin and waste collection. If you have the ability to provide excellent service to residents, good communication skills as well as a clean drivers abstract we want to hear from you. Interested applicants are invited to forward your resume, CVOR and current driver’s abstract to: Human Resources, 8050 Woodbine Ave., Markham, ON L3R 2N8 Fax: (905) 475-6396 Email: david.freemantle@millergroup.ca

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Apartments for Rent

DUFFERIN/ CENTRE1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance. Parking. No smoking. $800 inclusive. 905-761-9909/ 647-625-3208 RICHMOND HILL Apts. - 15 Baif Blvd. FANTASTIC 3 BDRM suites, GOING FAST! Dishwashers, in-suite storage, seasonal pool, social rm w/ events, car wash. OFFICE OPEN DAILY, DROP IN! (905)883-4994 richmondhillapts.com

BAYVIEW/ ELGIN Mills - 3 bedroom main floor, 4pc bath, backyard, 2 parking, laundry, A/C. Close to amenities & schools. $1400+. Available Sept. 15th 905-883-5990 WARDEN/ HWY#7- Near Toogood Pond & William Bercy. 2 bedroom walkout, big windows, separate entrance, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, parking. Non-smoking/ pets. $990+ utilities Available immediately. 647-930-7867

UNIONVILLE - BRIGHT 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking, laundry. Near Main St., Viva, GO train. No smoking/ pets. $1200 inclusive. 905-474-2155 before 3pm RICHMOND HILL- Yonge/ Major MacKenzie2 bedroom main floor apartment. Parking. $1050. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets. 416-749-4502 RUTHERFORD/ISLINGTON, BEAUTIFUL 1 bedroom basement. Separate entrance, laundry, fridge, stove, full bathroom, 1 parking space, no smoking or pets. Available immediately. 647-965-8074.

BATHURST/ RUTHERFORD- 2 bedroom basement, 1 bath. Would suit single or student. Access to laundry, parking. Close to buses. $1100 inclusive. No smoking/ pets. August 15th. Call or text 416-881-7937

ELGIN MILLS/ Yonge- 1 lovely bedroom basement apartment. Cable. Laundry. Parking. No smoking/ pets. Separate entrance. $775. 905-737-8824

Apartments for Rent

McCOWAN/ 16TH- Spacious 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance,separate laundry. 1 parking. September 1st. $1150 inclusive. No smoking/ pets. 905-940-2511

WOODBINE/ 16TH- Very bright beautiful 2400sqft. 4 bedroom. Double garage. 5 appliances. Water softener. No smoking or pets. Available immediately. $2500+ utilities. 416-888-7352

STOUFFVILLE, MAIN Street Renovated 2 bedroom walk up, hardwood, new appliances, windows. Parking, $1250+ utilities. Walk to GO station. Available October 1st. 416-705-7065. BUR OAK/ Ninth Line- Large two bedroom corner townhouse. Separate entrance, own laundry, parking, steps to shops and bus, walking distance to community centre, library, hospital. September 1st. $1525+ negotiable. 416-970-9774

MARKHAM- MIDDLEFIELD/ DenisonHuge 1 bedroom basement, appliances, separate entrance/ laundry, parking. Cable. Viva access. Non-smoking/ pets. 416-949-6541 MCCOWAN/ HWY7 - 3 bedroom basement, separate entrance. $1200, first/ last. 2 min walk to GO station. Close to high school & elementary school. Laundry, parking. No pets. 905-470-5929/ 647-760-1816

Townhouses for Rent

BUR OAK/ Ninth Line - 4 bedroom townhouse, 2 1/2 bath, big kitchen, laundry, 1 parking. Non-smoking/ pets. $1900 negotiable. Immediately. 905-201-2254, 647-406-0332.

Houses for Rent

HIGHWAY 7/ Martingrove, 1 bedroom basement. Separate entrance, laundry, parking, close to transit. $900. Non-smoking/ pets. September 1st. 905-264-3935, 647-500-6544.

MAPLE- LARGE 1 bedroom 2nd floor apartment, a/c, gas heating, fridge, stove, full bath, parking. $1025. Available October 1st. 416-806-1984

MIDDLEFIELD/DENNISON, Renovated 3 bedroom house, 2.5 baths, close to all amenities. $1550+ utilities. Available immediately. 647-477-4070.

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Houses for Rent

WARDEN/ HWY#7 4 bedroom house, walk to Toogood Pond & William Bercy. Newly renovated. Parking, laundry. Non-smoking/ pets. $2000+ utilities. Available immediately. 647-930-7867

MCCOWAN/ DENISON- Newly renovated 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, 1 parking, laundry. Non-smoking/pets. Near public transit. Available immediately. (905)940-2442

Articles for Sale

FREE CATALOGUE FROM HALFORD’S!! Over 4000 products: BUTCHER SUPPLIES, LEATHER & CRAFT SUPPLIES, TRAPS and WILDLIFE CONTROL PRODUCTS. 1-800-353-7864, email: order@halfordhide.com. Visit www.halfordsmailorder.com

BAYVIEW AND Major Mackenzie, three bedrooms bungalow, finished basement +two bedrooms, two bathrooms, main floor hardwood, appliances, parking +utilities, $2150, 647-632-8218.

Room & Board

DUFFERIN/ MAJOR Mac- Furnished room. $650 inclusive. Parking. Non-smoking/ pets. Immediately. Suits professional female. Short or long term. Close to York University/ hospital. 416-937-2355

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

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MARKHAM & Dennison- 1 bedroom basement, separate entrance & laundry. Close to everything. Available immediately. Please phone 905-201-8272

YONGE/ MAJOR Mackenzie- 2 bedroom house on a big lot. All appliances. Near GO Train. Available Immediately Tony 416-219-8660, 416-817-3269

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Houses for Rent

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Rooms for Rent and Wanted

THORNHILL- 1 bedroom basement, bright, a/c, separate kitchen, fridge. Washer/ dryer. Cable/ internet. No smoking or pets. Parking. Separate entrance. Suitable for student. $550. 905-881-7780

GARAGE SALE

Sat., August 22nd 10am-4pm 24 Parklawn Cres. (Leslie/Hwy#407) Thornhill Books, games, household items, clothes, shoes, more.

MARAGE SALE

High quality organic cosmetics/ skincare. Custom stainless steel lockets. 9am - 5pm 124 Franklin Ave., Thornhill Sun., Aug 23rd

ANNUAL MULTIFAMILY YARD SALE. Sat., August 22nd 8am-12pm Stephenson Cres. (Yonge/ Crosby) Amazing Sale! Something for

GARAGE SALE Sat., August 22nd Sun, August 23rd 9am-3pm 355 Elgin Mills Road West, Richmond Hill

Cars for Sale

Cottages for Rent

LAKEFRONT 3 BEDROOM PET FRIENDLY COTTAGE (sleeps 6) available for weekly or weekend rental from Sept. 7th through the end of Oct. at reduced Fall rates. Situated in Haliburton Highlands, with 4 piece bath, living/dining area, well equipped kitchen and attached screened-in Muskoka room. Well looked after grassy grounds on a gentle slope down to a 400 sq ft dock on a very peaceful NO MOTOR lake. Great swimming, fishing, with 1 canoe, 3 kayaks, a peddalo, life vests, firepit and games. Available now from Sept. 7th through Oct. at Fall rates. Please call Patrick 416-564-4511 or email patrick@nemms.ca for rates and full photos.

Building Equipment/ Materials

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF! 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Fri., Aug. 21st Sat., Aug. 22nd 8am - 5pm 103 May Ave. (Major Mac/ Yonge) Baby furniture, kitchen cupboards & more. Multi-Family Yard Sale 329 Gells Road, Richmond Hill Sat., August 22

GIANT STREET SALE Over 10 Families Sat., August 22 8am ~ 4pm Eleanor Circle (Yonge/ Hwy #7) Rain Date: Sat., August 29

YARD SALE

Ping golf clubs, much more. Something for everyone.

Craft supplies, clothing, household, tools, electronics, drapes, BBQ, renovation supplies.

Saturday, August 22nd 8am ~ 2pm 82 Fern Valley Crescent, Richmond Hill

Cars for Sale

Nannies/Live In/Out

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER for 6yr old twins. Email to: lgmanalo71@yahoo.ca 2008 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN. Silver, 5-speed manual transmission, inside like new, original owner, rust protection, accident free, alloy wheels, winter tires with rims, new front breaks. AC, PW, PL, PM, ABS-PB, PS, CC, CD player, front air bags, keyless entry. 148000 km. $7600. 647-400-4114

HWY#7/ MCCOWAN Large room, TTC, shopping, laundry. Cable, internet. $550. utilities included. 1st/ last. No parking. Suit single professional. 647-722-2285.

Cottages for Rent

MOVING SALE

Domestic Help Available

ABSOLUTELY BEST cleaning ladies available. Honest & hard working, insured/ bonded. 416-897-6782. www.maidforyoutorontoltd.com Domestic Help Wanted

2007 HYUNDAI Tucson GL V6 2.7L Automatic, FWD, Ex. Asking $6000 One owner, non-smoker, well maintained, market value more than $8000, 137,800KM. 416-856-3728 Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

TOP CASH For Scrap 416-834-4233. We pay top cash for your junk car and we tow it away for free. Tutoring

Tutoring

French4Kids

French tutoring for students from grade 1 to 8.

416-887-2105

Plumbing

SEMI-RETIRED MASTER PLUMBER. Experienced. Courteous. No job too small! Licensed and insured. Reasonable rates. 416-948-6536

Domestic Help Available

Domestic Help Wanted

FULL TIME, permanent caregiver required for elderly woman. Yonge & Elgin Mills area, Richmond Hill. $11.25/hr. 40 hours a week. Must have high school diploma. Provide care and companionship, assist with dressing, toileting, mobility, make appointments, prepare healthy & nutritious meals, light housekeeping including laundry, dishes. Must have at least 1yr. related experience or 6 months caregiver training. Live-in or live-out. Accommodation available at no charge. Must speak fluent English. Knowledge of Hindi or Urdu an asset. Email resume: amandan2014@yahoo.ca or call 416-414-2119

FEMALE PERSONAL Care Attendant In York Region to assist disabled person. Salary: $12.50-$15 Email: hf_attendantjobs@yahoo.ca

Mortgages/Loans

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. CALL ANYTIME 1-800-814-2578 or 905-361-1153. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Decks & Fences

DECKS, PERGOLAS, Sheds, Pool Sheds, Staining, Tree Removal. 30 years experience. 416-522-8034

Flooring & Carpeting

HARDWOOD FLOOR & Tile. Experienced. Professional. Low prices. Free Estimates. We supply and install hardwood, laminate, tile, stairs, sand floors & painting. 647-786-6484 CARPET, LAMINATELinoleum. A1, sales, installation, repair, restretch. Seniors discount. For expert workmanship/ low rates, free estimate call (416)569-5606

Handy Person

concrete & paving

landscaping, lawn care, supplies

plumbing

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EURO-CON CONCRETE

T & G Landscaping

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Peacefully at Mackenzie Health you joined your beloved husband Jack Green; we know you two are dancing in Heaven together at last. Best Mum ever to Jaye & Joe. Best Grandma ever to Taylor & Mackenzie. Best of friends to all she loved. Strong & Stubborn to the end, we love you Mum & will miss you for ever. Celebration of Joan’s life, Saturday August 22, 2015 @ her house 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Donations, on behalf of Joan, can be made to Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, 100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1H7

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Home Renovations

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Home Renovations

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offers valid august 1 – 31, 2015. *cash discount is $2,500//$5,604//$3,733//$3,000//$5,000//$2,500//$8,500 available on 2015 Micra (1.6 sr trims)//altima sedan 2.5 (t4lG15 aa00)//sentra 1.8 s M6 (c4lG55 aa00)//rogue (except s FWD (y6rG15 aa00))//Pathfinder Platinum 4x4 (5XeG15 aa00/aa10)//Juke (except nismo rs aWD (n5yt15 ae00)//armada Platinum models (7ctG75 aa10/cc10/cr10). cash discount is applicable to the cash purchase. not applicable with ncF stanDarD rates. cash discount is comprised of non stackable cash and nci clearout cash. not applicable to lease and finance offers. the offers are exclusive and can be modified, extended or canceled without notice, and can not be combined with any other offer, except stackable dollars. these offers have no cash exchange value. Dealers may set their own prices. an order or dealer trade may be required. ††the nissan loyalty offer (“offer”) is available only to eligible customers who (as of May, 1, 2015) lease/leased, finance/financed or own/owned a 2009 or newer nissan brand vehicle (an “existing vehicle”). eligibility for the offer will be determined by nissan canada inc. (“nci”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current or previous ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. offer is not transferrable or assignable, except to a co-owner/co-leasee of the existing vehicle who resides within the same household as the intended recipient of the offer. if the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered nissan brand vehicle (excluding nv, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “eligible new vehicle”) through nci and nissan canada Financial services inc. (collectively “ncF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of stackable loyalty dollars (“loyalty Dollars”), as follows: (i) Micra/versa/sentra ($500); (ii) Juke/altima/rogue ($600); (iii) Frontier/Xterra/leaf/Murano/Pathfinder ($800); and (iv) Maxima/Z/titan, armada/Gt-r ($1000). loyalty Dollars will be applied before taxes which means they are inclusive of all applicable taxes. alternatively, if the eligible customer elects to purchase or lease/finance an eligible new vehicle (excluding Gt-r and leaf) other than through ncF, then he/she will receive a three-year/48,000 kilometers (whichever comes first) oil change and tire rotation Plan which consists of a maximum of 6 service visits, each consisting of 1 oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and 1 tire rotation. For complete details on the oil change and tire rotation Plan, ask your dealer. offer has no cash redemption value and can be combined with other offers. offer valid on eligible new vehicles purchased/leased/financed and delivered between august 1 – 31st, 2015. conditions apply. Model(s) shown for illustration purposes only. offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. While quantities last. ask your dealer or visit www.nissan.ca for complete details. nissan names, logos and slogans are trademarks owned by or licensed to nissan Motor co. ltd. and/or its north american subsidiaries. ©2015 nissan canada inc. all rights reserved. alta GrouP’s KicK oFF to suMMer nissan Micra GiveaWay (the “contest”) is open to any individual (the “contestant”) who purchases or leases, and takes delivery of a new or used vehicle from alta nissan Woodbridge, alta nissan richmond Hill, Maple nissan or stouffville nissan (collectively the “alta Group”) between august 1, 2015 and august 31, 2015 (the “contest Period”). each contestant will be automatically entered into the contest by the alta Group with a chance to win one of two Brand new 2015 nissan Micras (s5lG55 aa00)(the “Prizes”). one entry per contestant. odds of winning are based on the number of vehicles sold during the contest Period. each contestant shall have one ballot entered into a draw (the “initial Draw”) from which six (6) contestants shall be selected for the Final Draw. the initial Draw shall take place on september 9, 2015. each of the contestants selected in the initial Draw shall be notified via email that they have been selected to participate in the Final Draw. the Final Draw will take place at Maple nissan, at 2:00 pm on september 21, 2015. to participate in the Final Draw, contestants selected in the initial Draw must be present at Maple nissan at or before 1:45 pm on september 21, 2015 (the “check in time”) to sign in. only those contestants who arrive at or before the check in time, will be entered into the Final Draw. two of the contestants present for the Final Draw will each win one of the Prizes (the “Winners”). the Winners will not be able to substitute the Prizes for cash or trade in, and the Winners will be required to take delivery of the Prizes within two weeks of the Final Draw or will forfeit their Prize. all fleet vehicle purchases or leases are excluded from the contest. employees of nissan, the alta Group and the Zanchin automotive Group and its affiliated entities (the “excluded individuals”) are excluded from participation in the contest. immediate family members of excluded individuals are also excluded from participation in the contest.