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Residents seek ‘splashy’ addition By Simone Joseph

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A refrigerated hockey rink may not be feasible for Grandview Park, says Thornhill Councillor Valerie Burke. “It is very expensive. Out of budget,” she said Monday in a phone interview. Options for transforming Grandview Park was the topic of discussion at a meeting Nov. 19, organized by the Grandview Area Residents Association in Markham.

About 70 people attended. Those advocating for a hockey rink wanted a refrigerated rink surface, Burke said. This was one of the options discussed — having a seasonal durable base for a community ice rink in winter and a skateboard park in summer. Other projects previously proposed by the community and approved by council for consideration include a splash pad and a band shell / outdoor stage to host concerts, movies

in the park and other events. Another alternative is a splash pad with outdoor washroom. When the World on Yonge condominiums (just north of Steeles Avenue and south of Clark Avenue) were approved, $2 million was negotiated under the Planning Act for amenities in the nearby west Thornhill area. Grandview Park is on the south side of Doncaster Avenue, behind Henderson Avenue Public School . See ‘CONSIDER’, page 3.

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When Mary Gyulay complained that her eye was bothering her, Melissa Cultraro didn’t take her too seriously. After all, Gyulay had a very casual way of complaining that made her problem seem trivial. Now, Thornhill resident Cultraro knows better. She knows Gyulay has Multiple Sclerosis, a serious neurological disorder that has caused other symptoms for fellow student Gyulay, including fatigue, numbness and loss of feeling in fingers and down her arm, loss of memory at times and tight muscles and muscle pain. Gyulay was diagnosed about 1-1/2 years ago, at the age of just 22, a diagnosis she revealed to friends via Facebook. The one bright spot is that Gyulay’s discomfort and her struggle has inspired a film project, a fictional story based on her experiences. Gyulay was diagnosed at the beginning of her third year of Radio and Television Arts in the school of media at Ryerson University. A year later, she and a group of students from her program had to choose a topic for a thesis project. The group decided to focus on Multiple Sclerosis, calling their campaign Viable. Their project includes a 30-minute feature film that follows a young pianist who is diagnosed with MS days before her audition with a world-renowned music school. The project MELISSA CULTRARO includes a screening event and fundraiser in association with the MS Society of Canada to raise funds for MS research and treatment.

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Thornhill’s Melissa Cultraro (third from left) is seen here with fellow students in Ryerson’s Radio and Television Arts program. Mary Gyulay (left) is seen in the feature film. In the movie, the main character struggles to apply eyeliner with basically only the use of one eye, an anecdote based on Gyulay’s own experience. That’s what I go through every day, she told Cultraro. The group started filming Nov. 22. Their mission includes making people aware of one very tricky aspect of the disease. “It’s invisible. You can’t see it. We want to reveal the struggle,” said Cultraro, the film’s production manager. Cultraro isn’t the only York Region native in the eight-member film group. Melissa Vasilev, from Richmond Hill, is also part of the group.

VIABLE’S executive producer and cowriter, Melissa Scicluna, approached Vasiliev this past May with a vision to go beyond a university thesis project. Since agreeing to be part of this creation, Vasiliev has learned much about the disease. “The biggest shocker for me was how young the disease can hit,” she said. This was an eye- opener for Cultraro, too. MS is most often diagnosed in young adults, aged 15 to 40, but it can also affect younger children and older adults, according to The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Canada also has a high number of cases overall, compared to other countries. Vasiliev is the digital content creator,

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which includes taking an active role in social media. To help promote their campaign, she has connected to users on Instagram who use related hashtags in their posts (such as #MultipleSclerosisAwarness, #CureMS, and #MSWarrior). Some of the people who have contacted VIABLE to get involved in the project are still in high school. “This project is unique in the way its goal is far beyond the parameters set out by the assignment. The entire team is so passionate and driven and believes in its future success. Working on VIABLE is an experience unlike anything else I’ve worked on,” Vasiliev said. Gyulay is the co-writer and director of VIABLE and sometimes her illness causes her to feel tired, out of sorts and easily overheated. So, when the crew had to film a scene in a cramped washroom, Cultraro was worried about her. The lights were blaring and it was a hot, cramped area. Despite the less than ideal conditions, Gyulay was undeterred. Cultraro asked if she was all right. She replied: “I’m fine. I’m in the zone.” Recently, Gyulay told Cultraro that if she can keep on doing what she is doing (be creative in film) for the rest of her life, she would be happy. Cultraro believes the diagnosis should not be a dream-killer. “You may have to change some things in your life but it should never stop you doing what you love.” Apparently, despite her diagnosis, Gyulay is doing just that.

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Grandview Area Residents Association chairman Ricardo Mashregi speaks at a Nov. 19 meeting for residents, with diagrams of possible park amenities displayed behind him.

The purpose of the meeting was to get comments, so city staff could go back and refine concepts, Burke said, adding a splash pad has been the favoured project. “If we had to choose one project, the splash pad should be the one chosen. It spans different age groups, parents and grandparents.” Staff will look at the comments and budget and come back with a feasible solution, she said. There was also discussion of the possibility of noise from the outdoor stage becoming a problem, Burke said. The park is very much a baseball park, so the challenge is fitting in new uses and maintaining the baseball part, she said. A staff report on the possibilities for Grandview Park is to be released next month. “We want to see something happen in 2016,”

said Burke, who had to leave the meeting early for a special council meeting. Grandview Area Residents Association chairman Ricardo Mashregi pointed out that along with the capital costs, an operating budget for ongoing maintenance, has to be considered, too. He wondered which venues Markham can afford according to the operating budget of the city and if the city’s operating budget can absorb costs. The next step for the park transformation is city staff have to work out the operating budget. Markham staff will prepare a brief to go before general committee. Markham council will then decide whether to give the plan final approval before the project goes out for tender, determining who will design and build the planned addons to the park.

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Police investigating suspected dog poisoning in Vaughan at Gidleigh Park Crescent. The kibble has been seized and sent for examination to determine if it contains glycol. The investigation is ongoing and police are asking that anyone who observed suspicious activity in the area to come forward. Police are also warning pet owners and parents to be extra vigilant and ensure pets and children aren’t eating anything found on the ground.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vaughan passed By-law Number 177-2015 on the 17th day of November, 2015, under Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD: TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by-law by filing with the City Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Vaughan not later than the 22nd day of December, 2015, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, together with two (2) separate cheques (see *Note below) in the amounts of: - $125.00 (certified cheque or money order only) payable to the MINISTER OF FINANCE; - $150.00 representing the City Clerk’s Office Administrative processing fee, payable to the CITY OF VAUGHAN; AND If you wish to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), a copy of an appeal form is available to download in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat from the OMB website at www.omb.gov.on.ca, or by obtaining a copy from the Office of the City Clerk at the Vaughan City Hall. A notice of objection filed prior to the enactment of the by-law is not a notice of appeal. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by-law applies, and a key map showing the location of the lands to which the by-law applies, is enclosed herewith. The complete by-law is available for inspection in the Office of the City Clerk during regular office hours. DATED at the City of Vaughan this 2nd day of December, 2015. JEFFREY A. ABRAMS, City Clerk The Corporation of the City of Vaughan 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive Vaughan, Ontario L6A 1T1 *Note: Council passed and enacted By-law 396-2002 to reflect an additional fee with respect to the Clerk’s Department Administrative processing fee of $150.00 for Ontario Municipal Board Appeal submissions.

York Regional Police is investigating after a dog died in a case of suspected antifreeze poisoning in Vaughan. The dog and its owner were out for a walk on Shawbridge Boulevard, in the area of Gidleigh Park Crescent near Hwy. 27 and Rutherford on Nov. 25 when the dog stopped and began eating something by a mailbox. Later that day, the dog became violently ill and by the next morning was too weak to walk. The dog was taken to a veterinarian who advised the owner that the symptoms the dog was suffering from were consistent with glycol (antifreeze) poisoning. By Nov. 27, the dog’s condition had deteriorated to the point that she had to be euthanized. York police were contacted Monday by the owner of the dog. Police found dog kibble that had been spread over a 15-foot area around a mailbox on Shawbridge Boulevard

Vaughan homeowner robbed at gunpoint Five masked men, armed with handguns, burst into a Woodbridge home Friday night, stealing cash and electronics, York police said. The incident happened at about 6:45 p.m. on Andrew Park Drive in the Hwy. 7/ Martin Grove Road area. Police said five men knocked on the door of the victim’s home, then forced their way in. One man was carrying a long gun and another was carrying a handgun. The victim was not injured. The suspects were all male, black, wearing dark clothing and masks covering their faces, police said. The investigation is ongoing and witnesses are encouraged to call police.

Effective September 1, 2006, the Ontario Municipal Board will only accept filing the appeal fee payment of $125.00 by certified cheque or money order.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE BY-LAW: A by-law to designate the general terms and conditions for the implementation of the Community Improvement Project with respect to the two areas covered by the Official Plan for the City of Vaughan as the “Vaughan Metropolitan Centre” and “Weston Road and Highway 7” Community Improvement Project Areas.

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mall’s specialty food retailers, including the new Kosher restaurant Famous Laffa. “We recognize that a large portion of our customers celebrate Hanukkah and this year we wanted to pay homage with the menorah lighting,” said Ilene Klein, general manager of Cadillac Fairview’s Promenade, at Bathurst and Centre streets. Also this Sunday, pet lovers can bring their furry friends for photos with Santa from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Santa display.

Everyone is invited to enjoy the first-ever Hanukkah celebration at the Promenade Mall. The Festival of Lights Celebration, which includes the lighting of a six-foot Menorah and a selection of traditional Jewish and Hanukkah treats, begins this Sunday, Dec. 6, the first day of Hanukkah. From 1 to 4 p.m., shoppers are invited to listen to a live performance by local Jewish performers and sample traditional Jewish For a full schedule of Santa’s hours or other seasonal or Hanukkah fare, provided by some of the events at Promenade, visit cfpromenade.ca.

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ur news organization works hard to report on the ever-changing, multi-ethnic face of York Region and often covers and writes about events and activities of its many cultural organizations. However, truth be told, I’ve not attended many events presented by Islamic organizations in my community. That is until Sunday night, when I attended the second annual York Region Appreciation Dinner and Awards, presented at a Markham banquet hall by the Al Nadwa Islamic Education Centre of Richmond Hill. In addition to the usual internal “what should I wear” question many of us struggle with when attending a public event, as a woman, I also wondered whether I would need a head covering, and had a scarf handy in my purse just in case. I need not have worried. Our reporter, Kim Zarzour, and I received a very warm welcome — especially as she was to receive a media award from the Muslim nonprofit organization for her “excellence in community journalism”. Zarzour was honoured as one of eight people who help “foster greater cross-country cultural harmony in our diverse region,” as stated in the invitation. Two York Regional Police officers were among those honoured with awards: Det. Const. Maryam Alikhani, a hate crime prevention officer, and P.C. Ida Jankowska, from traffic safety, who was instrumental in stopping and arresting a man wanted for criminal activity and break-ins not only in York Region, but Peel and Halton as well. They earned well deserved applause as they stepped onto the stage, as did Richmond Hill firefighter Kevin Hutchings and York paramedic Brad MacMillan. Hutchings was honoured for his multi-faceted community involvement in Georgina with the food bank, 4-H club and co-ordinating a toy drive to help families through Yellow Brick House, the Salvation Army and other regional agencies.

Marney Beck MacMillan not only gives of himself at work as a paramedic, but on his own time he helped organize an alcohol injury prevention program for youth offered through Southlake and Markham Stouffville hospitals, called 3 Party. It re-creates the kind of trauma young people face by indulging in risky behaviour and decisions. One of the star award winners of the night is just 16, a Markham high school student called Mohammed Nasir. He was given the paparazzi photography treatment as he stepped on stage to get his entrepreneur award, for founding his own company, Supernova Aerospace, manufacturing Drones for Humanity to deliver aid around the world in disaster zones. Radha Bhardwaj of York’s Blue Door Shelters earned the community service award, while a second media award went to radio journalist Naheed Mustafa, whose work is heard on CBC, Radio Netherlands and the BBC, and who helps train journalists in Pakistan. Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow and Imams Dr. Saeed Faizi and Abdulhai Patel made direct or indirect reference to terror campaigns in Paris or here in Canada, and the vital need to bridge cultural divides and foster harmony and peace. Bringing cultural groups together for such award dinners bridges gaps between different cultures, reminding us we are all wanting positive role models for our young people, and we all want a safe and inclusive society. Turns out, I didn’t need to wear my headscarf. Even though we wore different clothing styles, we all felt a sense of belonging — right at home in our community.

This is citizen feedback delivered by email to the City of Vaughan during budget deliberations. A copy was forwarded to sister paper Vaughan Citizen. I would like to begin by thanking the mayor and city council for taking the time to solicit public input regarding the cities budget. I support the city in its mandate to cap tax increases, however I think that the per cent maximum allowed is rather high, and I am hoping that the city will reconsider this amount. To begin, the average wage increase in Ontario this year is projected to only be 2.5 per cent, furthermore the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is only up 1.3 per cent. As you can see the property tax increase proposed is significantly higher than the average wage increases citizens are getting as well as the overall CPI. If you also consider the significant increases Vaughan residents have experienced with electricity

and water rates, the cost of owning a home in this city has become unaffordable. My challenge to city staff and council is to not increase property taxes at all. Although this may sound farfetched, I am certain that if we are able to prioritize our initiatives we can achieve this. We must distinguish between what Vaughan residents need (eg. garbage pick-up, road repairs) versus what is nice to have.(eg. will spending more on transit increase rider-ship?, are building bike lanes necessary?). We should also consider other sources of municipal revenues. For example, can we rename community centres and sell these naming rights to corporations (similar to Air Canada Centre)? Could we look at increasing user fees for municipal government services? It would be great if the City of Vaughan would be the only municipality in the province to not increase property taxes on its residents! Think of all the seniors that live in our community who are struggling with fixed incomes. Young

SEND A LETTER: Email letters to mbeck@yrmg.com families trying to save for their kids post secondary education or trying to pay down their mortgages. Not increasing property taxes will go a long way in helping all Vaughan residents.

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Teen should do jail time Re: Teen’s sentence ‘means nothing’, Nov. 19: bit. ly/1R4urQI In response to this article on Const. Garrett Styles, I think the sentence to S.K. is disgusting. He did the crime, so he should do the time, regardless of what his health may be. Does this mean any quadriplegic can get away with a crime? He should do time in jail.

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Truth and reconciliation is not an aboriginal problem; it is a Canadian problem, guest speaker Kim Wheatley tells a Mosaic Interfaith gathering Sunday at Thornhill’s Har Zion synagogue.

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Truth, Reconciling for the Future report published earlier this year by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, chaired by Justice Murray Sinclair. The report, which involved about six years of interviewing and listening to survivor stories, concluded with 94 recommendations and changes to be made across the country. The recommendations are more about action than words, with basic common sense and equality at the helm, she added. “When I first heard of it, I said, ‘Wow, that’s a lot’. Now, I say ‘That’s not enough’,” Wheatley said. “This has changed the face of Canada. It’s not a blame and shame.” Instead, the report is the beginning of a reconciliation and relationship building. And it wasn’t written for Aboriginal people. It was written for all Canadians, said Natalie Doucet, a pastoral associate at St. Luke’s Parish in Markham. “This is not an Aboriginal problem,” she said. “This is a Canadian problem. We have to take responsibility; that begins with awareness.” That was the reason for Sunday’s event at Temple Har Zion, she continued, to bring awareness to all the different local faith communities. The report looked at the residential school system, where more than 150,000 Aboriginal children were taken from their families and put in schools designed to assimilate them and wipe out their culture. More than 6,000 Aboriginal students died in the system. While the report touches on the residential schools, there is more to the complex issue, Wheatley said. There are basic rights, such as voting, education and access to running water that were not extended to Aboriginal peoples. “We are still wards of the crown.We didn’t get the vote until 1960. We were not considered human beings before then.” Her message is each person can do something to help build that relationship. “Pick one recommendation ... Make it a reality. This is not just another report sitting on a shelf.”

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Marner gets shot at playing for Team Canada Mitch Marner took a giant step toward earning a berth on Canada’s national junior team after he was chosen to attend their selection camp in preparation for the 2016 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship, to be held in Helsinki, Finland starting Dec. 26. The 18-year-old Thornhill resident, who currently plays with the London Knights of the OHL, was one of 30 players chosen to attend the camp to be held in Toronto from Dec. 10 to 14, Hockey Canada announced on Tuesday. A first-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2015 National Hockey League entry draft, Marner is in his third season with the Knights and has 15 goals and 32 assists in 22 regular season games

this year. Two other York Region residents were also named and included Oshawa Generals: forward Michael Dal Colle from Woodbridge and Erie Otters defenceman Travis Dermott from Newmarket. From the 30 players invited, the final roster will be comprised of 22 players. “We’re looking to assemble the best possible team to represent the country in Helsinki at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship. With the talent we have attending camp, it’s going to come down to some difficult decisions for us in selecting the players who make the final team,” said Scott Salmond, Hockey Canada vice-president of hockey operations and national teams, in a news release. Canada begins defence of its championship against the United States Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. — John Cudmore

Friday, Dec. 4 St. Elizabeth Catholic High School in Thornhill invites the public to its regional arts presentation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, playing at the YCDSB Centre for the Arts, 525 New Westminster Dr., Thornhill Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15; email stezproductions@ycdsbk12.ca or call 905-882-1460 ext. 612.

Saturday, Dec. 5 Make your own holiday cards at Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd. using modern materials and historic methods. Use museum’s 1910 printing press during this family holiday card session, Dec. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost $30 for 1 child and 1 adult. Pre-registration required; call 905-305-5970.

presents its Hanukkah Celebration Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for inflatable activities, carnival games, dreidel poker, arts and crafts, food, fun, and community. Contact the office for details, at office@shaarshalom.ca

Families invited to Christmas at the Farm, hosted by Summit Community Church at 1750 Stouffville Rd., Richmond Hill, northwest corner of Stouffville Road and Hwy. 404 Dec. 5, 4 to 8 p.m. Live Christmas music, wagon and sleigh rides, children’s crafts, live nativity scene with petting zoo and Victorian Christmas farmhouse tour. Free admission; hot chocolate and popcorn offered for donations to school breakfast program. For more, go to summitcommunity.ca

Disbanding Cantabile Chorale of York Region presents its final concert, The Joy of Christmas, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Thornhill United Church (Dudley and Elgin in Vaughan) under Robert Richardson, director. Ethel Briggs is guest accompanist, Rev. Sebastian Meadows-Helmer guest violinist; audience carol sing included. Reception after concert. Admission free with food donation for Thornhill Assistance Program or freewill offering. Call 905-731-8318 for details or visit cantabile.ca

The 36th annual charity Rotary TV Auction is aired Dec. 5 from 5-11 p.m. live on Rogers Community TV in Richmond Hill, channel 63 or watch on Youtube on the Rogers TV Channel. Bid on Maple Leaf and Raptor tickets, restaurant gift certificates, golf foursomes, spa packages, artwork, gym passes, gift baskets etc. No tax; proceeds benefit 11 regional charities. For more, visit tvrotary.com or richmondhillrotary.com

Chabad Russian Centre of Thornhill Woods, 8808 Bathurst St., invites everyone to a Hanukkah Cafe Dec. 9 from 8 to 11 p.m., by reservation only. For details and to register: go to jewishthornhillwoods.org or call 905-881-1919.

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Enjoy ‘Winter Shulstice’ at Temple Har Zion, 7360 Bayview Ave., Dec. 5 from 8 p.m. to midnight – an evening of fun, comedy, dancing and nibbles. Cost $20 plus cash bar. For tickets or details, contact 647-349-4976 or wintershulstice@gmail.com.

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Chabad Russian Centre of Thornhill Woods presents a Community Menorah Lighting Dec. 6, 4 to 6 p.m. at North Thornhill Community Centre, 300 Pleasant Ridge Dr., Vaughan. Free admission; enjoy food, crafts, music. For details, go to jewishthornhillwoods.org

The 6th annual Richmond Hill Community Food Bank Music Marathon is Dec. 5 from 2 p.m. to midnight at Archibald’s Neighbourhood Pub, 8950 Yonge St. The fund/food/ awareness-raising event supports Richmond Hill Community Food Bank and celebrates local talent. Featuring: Derek Christie Band, with Laurelle Augustyn, Brent Barkley, Jessica Doyle, Steffi G, School of Rock Markham House Band, many more. Prizes, raffles, 50/50 draw, guests speakers, No cover, all ages; bring cash donation or non-perishable food item. For more, visit derekchristie.com or archibaldspub.com

Faces of Recovery event, presented by the Eating Disorders of York Region’s Riverwalk Wellness Centre, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave. Reaching out to women who struggle with eating disorders. Speak out and listen to those recovering on emotional, social, mental and physical aspects. Free; registration required at info@edoyr.com; call 905-886-6632.

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Thursday, Dec. 10 Thornhilll Newcomers and Alumnae Association is a friendly group that welcomes Thornhill women who are new to the community or who have had a change of lifestyle. Enjoy coffee Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. and meet new friends and find out about fun and interesting activities throughout the month. For location, call Terri at 905-889-0014.

Friday, Dec. 11 Join Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave, Thornhill, for Hanukkah-themed Rock Shabbat — Night of a Thousand Candles — with songs and stories. Bring your menorah and candles to light up sanctuary Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m., followed by a potluck Hanukkah dinner. RSVP for dinner to jaykowal@gmail.com. For more, go to kolami.ca.

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Casual Educational Assistants • Assistant for the Developmentally Handicapped • Child and Youth Worker • Special Education Assistant • Health Assistant To support our exceptional students and their ever-changing personal and educational needs, the Board is seeking Educational Assistants experienced in working with a wide variety of exceptionalities. We require employees who are flexible, willing to take on a multitude of challenges, and prepared to attend to the physical needs of our students, which include toileting, lifting, feeding and physical intervention.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

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Teach en français Why pursue a French Teaching Career with our Board? French as a Second Language continues to be a high area of growth at the York Region District School Board, and we are constantly seeking passionate French teachers to work in both our elementary and our secondary schools. This is also an opportunity to join a board that inspires learning and creates safe, healthy, inclusive and engaging learning and working environments to support student achievement and well-being.

For more information, and to apply, please visit our website at www.yrdsb.ca/careers. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people.

Anna DeBartolo Chair of the Board J. Philip Parappally Director of Education

Salary Range: $1,321.19 - $1,624.55 per week You are required to complete an application form. Please visit www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/about/jobs/recruitment.php in order to download the application and obtain instructions on completing and submitting the application form. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job. Please quote in the subject line of your e-mail Job ID 83414 if applying for a unilingual position or Job ID 83418 if applying for the bilingual position, and submit your application by Monday, January 4, 2016. If you require disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information.

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F/T CAREGIVER to care for elderly person with a spine condition, private home (Thornhill). 40hrs/wk. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm including unpaid breaks. Temp 2yr position. $13.76/hr (overtime $20.64). 10 days vacation. 5 days paid sick leave. Live-in option available at no charge (not a condition of employment). Duties: Administer bedside and personal care/hygiene, dressing/undressing, housekeeping, meal preparation, childcare, pet care. 1yr exp or 6 months training req’d and completion of secondary school. Must be able to communicate in English. Contact: mary@vinbon.ca, 416-746-4501.

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Full Time / Part Time Real Estate Receptionist Required for busy real estate office. Must be able to work flexible/ day/ evening/ weekend hours. Reception experience required. Real Estate Experience preferred. Proficient Computer Skills and pleasant telephone manner. Flexible day/ evening/ weekend hours. Real estate experience required. Proficient computer skills and pleasant telephone manner a must. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resumes to 905-727-2230 Attn: Office Manager or email lenard@hallmarklindrealty.com

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.

An equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

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Plus Machine Operators & Sidewalk Crew required. Fax resume to 905-880-2455 or call 416-688-3667

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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.

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JOB POSTING JOB TITLE: District Representative, Fulltime BUSINESS UNIT: Vaughan, ON THE OPPORTUNITY The District Service Representative is responsible for ensuring that all distribution products in their assigned geographic area are delivered in a timely and appropriate manner, and that delivery contractors are trained and provided with the necessary tools to complete their job efficiently. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Ensure that all newspapers, inserts, and other distribution products are delivered in a timely manner. This includes working closely with the carrier force and when necessary could include door to door delivery • Recruit new carriers to ensure that all routes are covered and terminate contracts where appropriate. Maintain sufficient carrier waiting lists or establish new ones • Maintain all records concerning carriers and routes including financial records and complaints • Address customer concerns in a professional and timely manner while ensuring the concerns are resolved and the carriers are aware of the concerns • Design and manage carrier promotions to motivate the carrier force • Drop off supplies to carriers including elastics and carrier bags as required • Assist the Manager with special projects including official circulation audits • Assist carriers in filling out accident reports and making insurance claims • Maintain accurate and current data to provide to carrier payroll • When required make appropriate arrangements to ensure down routes receive delivery • Design carrier routes and develop mapping of new areas • Maintain accurate and current distribution records and total market coverage files WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Completion of Secondary Education or equivalent • Superior customer service • Ability to develop effective relationships within the team • Solid organizational and time management skills • Detail oriented and good sense of prioritizing of varied tasks • Highly flexible and adaptable; able to react quickly and effectively to urgent requests and changing priorities • Sound computer skills and fluent of Microsoft applications • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work within a fast-paced, team oriented environment • Responsible, self-motivated and able to function with minimal supervision • Physical activity - walking, lifting up to 60Ibs • Reliable vehicle and valid drivers license required

If this sounds like a fit for you, please email your resume to esmyth@yrmg.comby December 11, 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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MAPLE- MAJOR Mackenzie/Killian Main floor, 1 bedroom apartment, separate entrance, 1 parking. No smoking. No pets. $950 inclusive. Suits one person 647-218-9450

AURORA, LOVELY 3 bedroom with finished basement apartment. Steps to Yonge St. transit. Non-smoking/pets. $1650 monthly. Call 905-726-8413 or email: magicviewvilla@gmail.com

BRADFORD WEST- Large 3 bedroom appt. eat in kitchen, fenced yard, storage room, parking. $1100+ Available Jan 1. Call Paul Hawkins, Century 21 Heritage, 905-955-5340.

NEWMARKET LARGE, bright 1 bedroom basement, laundry, cable. No smoking. No pets. First and last. $950. Immediate. 416-450-7957

WALKOUT TOWNHOUSE, 4 bed 3 bath at Yonge/Jefferson forest for rent. $2,300 Per Month 647-801-4905

AURORA, BAYVIEW/WELLINGTON, 1500 sqft. basement apartment in executive bungalow, 10ft ceilings, 2 bedrooms+ family room, 2 parking, laundry. Non-smoking, first/last. Available Feb. 1. $1200 per month inclusive. 647-225-2273

NEWMARKET, 1 bedroom, clean, bright, roomy, quiet. Ground floor with patio. 1 parking, laundry, no smoking, no pets, first/last, references. $1000 inclusive. 905-841-8788.

GREENLANE/BAYVIEW, 1+ bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, laundry, parking, suits 1 couple, non-smoking/pets. Close to bus. References required. Available January 1st. $950 inclusive. 416-543-0206.

NEWMARKET- QUIET building. Water & heating included. Large 1 bedroom apts. From $950. Non-smoking 647-704-0220.

ON BAYVIEW between Elgin Mills and Crosby; 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, laundry, parking, internet, basic cable. Available Dec. 31. $850.+. 905-237-5712, 647-519-8649

RICHMOND HILL- Mill Pond area. 1 bedroom walkout basement, non-smoking, indoor parking, utilities included, no pets. Recently renovated European kitchen, heated floor. $845. 905-508-0759

RICHMOND HILL , Bayview/Major Mac, brand new 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance, laundry, parking. Non-smoking/pets. $1200+. Available December 1st. 647-283-7726.

WESTON & RUTHERFORD 2 bedroom basement, private entrance, parking, appliances, laundry. No smoking. Available immediately. $1150. inclusive. 647-680-7402

BRADFORD CENTRAL. 1 bedroom upper, $875+ . No smoking, no pets. Laundry. Close to all amenities. Available January 1st. (905)775-5813. 905-960-5813 BRADFORD- Ground level 1+ bedroom, suits single professional, private walkout, furnished, A/C. Parking. $850. No laundry. References. Non-smoking/ pets. 416-805-5628 2-4pm, 905-775-4900 anytime

NEWMARKET, STONEHAVEN- Bright, spacious 1 bedroom, open-concept, gas fireplace, dishwasher, drinking station, private backyard. No smoking/ pets. 2 weeks free. 647-909-6233 YONGE/ DAVIS- 3 bedroom upper. Appliances. Parking. No pets. No smoking. $1200+ 1/2 utilities. Available immediately. 705-716-7950 DOWNTOWN BRADFORDSpacious 2 room bachelor with backyard. Main floor. Parking, A/C. Available immediately. $800 inclusive. First/ last. 416-704-9049 DUFFERIN/ MAJOR Mackenzie 1 bedroom, separate entrance, walkout, parking, Non-smoking/ pets. Inclusive. 905-886-7272.

LESLIE/ DAVIS- 3 bedroom upper, newly renovated. Parking + garage. No smoking/ pets. $1500 inclusive. Immediate. 905-252-1315

YONGE/ ELGIN Mills Separate entrance, huge bachelor basement walkout. Laundry, cable, parking. Non-smoking/ pets. Available January 1st. (905)884-8025 NEWMARKET- (PATTERSON/ Davis) 3 bedroom, upper. Updated kitchen, large master with walk-in closet. Parking, close to hospital/ public transportation. No pets/ smoking. $1450 inclusive. Immediate. 289-231-0937

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RICHMOND H ILL Bayview and Major Mackenzie, three bedrooms bungalow, two bathrooms, finished basement +two bedrooms, main floor hardwood, appliances, big deck, parking, $1750, 647-632-8218.

RICHMOND HILL, 1 bedroom house, parking, laundry, close to all amenities. Available December 1st. $1200+ 647-283-7726. WESTON ROAD/ Major MacKenzieDetached 2-storey home, 3 bedrooms, finished basement. Appliances included. $2400/ month + utilities. Call Frank, Realty Executives 416-579-7355

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HWY#7/ KEELE- Newly renovated room for rent on main level. Share kitchen and bathroom. 2 parking. $650. Available immediately. No smoking. No pets. 416-737-7400

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LICENCED CHILD care J&F Home Child Care. Infant and toddler spaces available in Richmond Hill and Thornhill 416-494-5898

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TENDER Tender# Description Closing Date CRFT-2015-08 Vehicle and Heavy December 22, 2015 Equipment Rental Registry 1:00 p.m. (local time) The Region is inviting Bids from qualified Bidders to provide goods and services with respect to the Work described below: Supply of rental rates for various operated and non-operated vehicles and equipment required for the participating agencies of the York Purchasing Co-operative. The tender documents are available for download from the Region’s Bids & Tenders website at http://bids.york.ca for a non-refundable fee of Forty-three dollars ($43.00) including H.S.T. All Bidders must log into their account and register for the RFP before they can download the bid documents. There is no cost to set up an account in the Region’s Bids and Tenders System. The tender documents will be available on or after Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. All Addenda will be issued on the Bids & Tenders website. All Queries regarding the tender documents shall be directed to Jamie Oakley, CPPB, SeniorPurchasingAnalyst,SuppliesandServicesTel:(905)830-4444ext.71609, Email: jamie.oakley@york.ca. Please state the document number when inquiring about this contract. If you require accommodations due to a disability please contact York Region Supplies & Services at 905-830-4444 EXT 71900 or email purchasing@york.ca. Bidders are advised that, unless otherwise permitted by the Region’s Purchasing Bylaw, no bid shall be accepted from, nor shall any contract be awarded to, any Bidder with whom the Region is engaged in unresolved litigation. Tenders will be opened publicly at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2015 in Committee Room “A”, located on the main floor, next to the Council Chambers. Sealed Tenders, clearly marked with the Tender Number, Description of the Project, and the Legal Company Name of the Bidder will be received by the Regional Clerk at the address below. Late bids will NOT be accepted. THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED The Regional Municipality of York Office of the Clerk, Information Kiosk Great Hall, Ground Floor 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1 WAYNE EMMERSON Regional Chair and CEO

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the matter of the estate of DANA MICHAELA CARMEN IVANESCU, Deceased. All persons having claims against the estate of Dana Michaela Carmen Ivanescu, late of the City of Richmond Hill, in the Regional Municipality of York, in the province of Ontario, who died on March 15, 2015 are hereby notified to send particulars of the same to the undersigned personal representative on or before January 15, 2016 after which date the estate will be distributed, with regard only to claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice, and the undersigned will not be liable to any person of whose claim they shall not then have notice. Dated this 26th day of November 2015. Christopher Manu, Estate Administrator 1006 Greenwood Avenue Toronto, ON M4J 4C8

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Notice to Creditors and Others All claims against the Estate of Elliott Neil Snitman, late of the Town of Richmond Hill, in the Province of Ontario, who died on or about the 26th of September 2015, must be filed with the undersigned no later than January 3, 2016. Thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the Estate having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated this 3rd day of December, 2015. Faye Lisa Rosenberg, by her lawyer, Gina M. Pereira, 3300 Bloor Street West, Suite 3140, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario, M8X 3X3.

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Janet Walker Berton: a ‘local hero’

BY TIM KELLY

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er husband Pierre is considered a national treasure, but Janet Walker Berton, in the words of their son Paul, was a “local hero”. Mother of eight, grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of one, Berton was also extremely involved for many decades in the Vaughan, Woodbridge and Kleinburg communities. She died Nov. 6 at the age of 95. “She was all the things you would expect in a great mother. She was a great citizen as well, a community member and a great host. She was really a unique person in a hectic world,” said Paul Berton, editor-in-chief of the Hamilton Spectator. Born in Fernie, B.C. in 1920, Janet Walker attended the University of British Columbia in 1938 and began work as a journalist at the Vancouver Daily Province in 1941, right after university graduation. It was while working for the Province that she met Pierre Berton, a rival reporter for the Vancouver Sun, and the two married in 1946. Pierre became assistant editor at Maclean’s in 1947 and the couple moved east, eventually settling permanently in Kleinburg in 1959. Berton was heavily involved in many different groups as a volunteer throughout her long life before she moved into a retirement home in 2004, the year of

Pierre’s death. She was a member of the Heritage Vaughan Committee, an executive member of the Kleinburg and Area Ratepayers’ Association (KARA) and the Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival. Berton was past president of the University Women’s Club of North York, a vice-president of the University Women’s Club of the –Paul Berton Town of Vaughan, editor of the national chronicle of the University Women’s Club of Canada and co-edited the 60-year history and 75-year history of the Canadian Federation of University Women. Berton also helped found HELP, an information and referral service in Vaughan. She volunteered for children’s home Dellcrest, the Kleinburg Home and School Association and Kleinburg United Church.

‘She was really a unique person in a hectic world.’

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She received a Volunteer Service Award for her outstanding contributions in 1992. Paul Berton said his mother taught him, “how to cope with all kinds of different situations. “She taught me to try and look on the bright side of life, to get the most out of every minute of life, to really be helpful and be good to people whenever you could.” While Canadians became wellacquainted with his father Pierre, TV star of the long-running CBC show Front Page Challenge and author of 33 books, most of them bestsellers of popular Canadian history such as The Last Spike, The National Dream and celebrated children’s novella The Secret World of Og, it was Janet who was right by his side. “He (Pierre) was a great adventurer, but I’m sure most people who knew her would say that she was as great or greater as an adventurer for going along with it and always making the best of any situation,” said Paul of his mother. “He was the famous person and he was a great Canadian, but my mom was the true hero of the family and really the true hero of the community. She was very involved in Kleinburg and Vaughan and really cared about her neighbours and the neighbourhood and the community,” he said, characterizing his mother as a “local hero”. Paul Berton said one of his mother’s sayings was, “Aren’t we lucky in life?” “No matter what our challenges are, she would have wanted people to remember that. She was well aware of the hardship in the world and indeed some of the hardships

Celebrate a life well lived!

“Adored by children, universally respected and an inspiration to her peers, Mrs. McCluskey was a tireless volunteer, quick to deflect the praise heaped on her.”

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Above, Janet Berton at Kleinburg’s Binder Twine Festival. Left, she and her husband, Pierre, on their wedding day in 1946. we went through, but she would say they’re small by comparison.” A celebration of Janet Walker Berton’s life was held at the Board Your community newspaper is celebrating the achievements and contributions of everyday, ordinary people, who have affected the lives of others in extraordinary ways. Leaving a lasting impression on the community, our award-winning journalists will write a fitting tribute in memory of those who have a special story to share. Through your community newspaper and LifeNews.ca, we celebrate those no longer with us and remember the memories we share.

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This is your opportunity to celebrate ALL BABIES born this year or in the past!

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Muriel Nicholas Meitz, age 92, on Sunday, November 22, 2015 surrounded by her family and the wonderful caregivers at Tansley Woods Retirement Home.

Announce the arrival of your new baby, or use this special keepsake to recognize a baby born in the past. BABIES OF 2015 are scheduled to appear in COLOUR on

Predeceased by her dear husband Rudolf (died Jan. 1, 1969). Mother to Rodney (Elvira), Pamela (Daniel Hachey), Paula (Kenrick Seymour) and Douglas. Beloved grandmother to Melanie (Daniel), Hilary (Stacey), Corrina, Michel (Emilie) and Richard. Proud great-grandmother to Tyler, Sydney, Jasper and Sawyer. Cherished sister to Alfred Nicholas (Wigan, UK). Predeceased by her siblings Leslie, George and Emmy. Loved and cherished by family and friends in Canada and England.

Babies of 2015 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2015

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4Order a laminated keepsake of your announcement for only $5, 2 for $7 or 3 for $10 plus HST 4Double your spot for an additional $19.99 + HST To meet our publishing deadlines, all requests and photos must be submitted no later than MONDAY, DECEMBER 21. Please allow extra time for the mail.

Baby’s First an d Last Name Daug hter of (Parents’ Names) Born January 1, 2015

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We will miss her wit, her laughter her animated personality, her resiliency and her love. A funeral service will be held at Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m., preceded by a visitation at 12:00 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed by donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

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