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If you have the flu, don’t go to ER TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com If the flu has hit you, the best place to go is not your nearest hospital emergency room. Instead, visit your family doctor: if you don’t have one, head to a local urgent care clinic. But hundreds of sickly York Region residents have been packing local ERs over the past three weeks jamming up services and likely causing other patients to get the flu. Susan Kwolek, executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief nursing executive of Mackenzie Health, urges patients to head straight to an urgent care facility if they suspect they have the flu. She has seen Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital swamped to the gills lately. Part of the issue is the hospital’s emergency room was built to handle 80,000 l See GOOD page 12
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POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL CARE In a previous article, I discussed how a continuing power of attorney for property can protect you. Similarly, we will now look at the manner in which a power of attorney for personal care can be of assistance to you, in the event you lose your ability to make decisions regarding your health and personal care matters. I would like to examine some of the issues you should be aware of as they relate to a power of attorney for personal care.
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1. The power of attorney for personal care is often referred to as a medical and personal care power of attorney.
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2. With a power of attorney for personal care, you can ensure that someone you trust has the right to step in and make health and personal care decisions for you, in the event that you become incapable of making these decisions for yourself.
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3. The power of attorney for personal care is a separate and distinct document from the continuing power of attorney for property. You are allowed to appoint the same person to represent you on both your continuing power of attorney for property and on your power of attorney for personal care.
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4. As is the case with a continuing power of attorney for property, it is important to appoint someone you trust to make these very important decisions for you. In many cases, spouses appoint each other and as an alternative, one or more of their children.
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5. You may feel it is unfair to appoint one out of three children as attorney for personal care, but would you want all three of your children potentially fighting in front of a doctor? You should pick someone who you feel is the most dedicated to you, and will be the most likely to carry out your wishes. It is not an easy job, so do not think that you are hurting someone’s feelings by not appointing him or her. You should speak with your children and find out whether indeed they want to be appointed as attorney for personal care.
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6. You should also consider logistics. If you appoint all of your children, are they all able to look after you? You should know that, if there is more than one person you want to appoint, you can appoint them jointly which means that they have to act together, or jointly and severally, which means any one of them can act alone. If you have three people you want to appoint, you may consider including a majority clause. 7. The person or persons you appoint cannot be compelled to act for you, so you should make sure that whoever it is that you appoint will want to act for you. This is why it is important to appoint an alternate, in case your first attorney is unable or unwilling to act for you. Your attorney for personal care will have various powers, including the ability to have access to your medical records, to deal with doctors, to deal with the possibility of your admission to a nursing home, etc. Having a power of attorney for personal care in place can help reduce family friction and fighting because in that document, you will be setting out in advance who you want to deal with these matters and what you want them to do.
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Markham’s Pradeep Guruge, who lost wife and small child, speaks out JEREMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com It might be hard for anyone to conjure up a response if asked how they feel about the activity police believe was responsible for the death of your wife and young daughter. So one might excuse Markham’s Pradeep Guruge for being short of words when asked what he thinks about the number of York Region drivers being caught drunk driving rising 31 per cent from 1,240 to 1,626 between 2012 and 2016. "Drinking and driving is bad," the soft-spoken father told yorkregion.com after being explained the scale of the problem that faces the towns and communities in the vast region containing more than a million people. "It makes me sad when people don’t think of the consequences." However the number of charges actually dropped 70 from 2015. It was on Aug. 29 that Pradeep lost his wife Inoka Athuraliya Liyana Waduge, 42, and child Savani Guruge, 4, after Markham’s Christopher Singh crossed the centre line near both his and Pradeep’s family home. Now all that’s left are he and his other daughter in the Cornell home, which used to be so full of
life. "It’s been terrible because half of my family is gone, it’s impossible to replace them," he added. He’s not the only one suffering. York Regional Police say drinking and driving claimed the lives of nine people in 2016, leaving families from Pefferlaw to Markham mourning the passing of sons, daughters, brothers and sisters. Another frightening aspect, involved two cases in 2016 - the death of Michael Holden and Waduge - the individuals charged with drinking and driving - Tara Gawlik and Singh both had their children in the car, all of whom managed to escape the crash with their lives. "These incredibly disappointing numbers must serve as a wake-up call that something has to change," said York police Chief Eric Jolliffe. "It’s shocking that anyone feels they have the right to risk the lives of innocent people by drinking alcohol or using drugs and getting behind the wheel of a vehicle." With marijuana legalization on the horizon, 2016 also saw 81 drug impaired driving offences a 69 per cent rise from 2015. Despite all the bad news, Andrew Murie, executive director of MADD Canada, says there are many reasons to believe
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Local impaired driving numbers make for tragically grim reading l Of the drivers arrested, 85 per cent were men and 15 per cent were women l Almost half the of men arrested ranged in age from 22 to 34 l Almost half the women arrested ranged in age from 26 to 45 l There was an increase in the number of people charged who advised they had been drinking at a private residence before driving versus a bar or club Breath test reading ranges Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): > 300 = 2 per cent treated as a medical emergency 200 - 300 = 12 per cento 150 - 200 = 24 per cento 120 - 150 = 19 per cento 100 - 120 = 15 per cento 80 - 100 = 6 per cent
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Clockwise from top left: Inoka Athuraliya Liyana Waduge, Savani Guruge, Lauren Mueller and Michael Holden. the situation may improve in the years ahead, as new legislation and new technologies make
their way through the pipeline. He said there is one invention being tested in
which technology, called DADSS Project, in cars will detect a driver’s sobriety or lack thereof by
measuring a motorists’ breath, through the air in the car, or his fingerprint via a new car’s start/stop button. He further noted that a bill is working its way through the House of Commons that might allow police to engage in mandatory testing, meaning they would not have to have a reasonable suspicion before forcing a driver to give a breathalyzer test. "There is no sit-tight piece here," he said. "We’ve been working hard to get these through. Mandatory testing is currently the best deterrent globally."
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RADHIKA PANJWANI rpanjwani@thebramptonguardian.com We are told marriages are made in heaven; but for two decades, the Suhaag Show has helped couples with their earthly wedding celebrations. This year’s Suhaag Show - marking its 20th anniversary - will take place Jan. 22 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Toronto Congress Centre, Hall J, 650 Dixon Rd., Mississauga. Tickets are $15 per person and will be available at the door.
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Board must take action to win trust back For a school board that espouses to its students the importance of demonstrating a slew of positive character traits, it certainly seems to have a difficult time living up to them. The Character Matters page on the York Region District School Board’s website lists a total of 10 character attributes it supposedly holds dear including respect, responsibility, empathy, fairness and integrity - yet how does one begin to reconcile those lofty ideals with the body’s actions of late? Following allegations of racism and Islamophobia, which resulted in complaints to the Ontario Human Rights Commission, Education Minister Mitzie Hunter directed the board to take action to address the concerns raised and gave it a Jan. 13 deadline to respond. A letter penned by new trustee chairperson Loralea Carruthers was tabled at a special school board meeting last Wednesday, but, rather than a clearly laid out plan to resolve the problems, the communique spoke of the need for better communication and understanding and made vague references to more professional development for elected members and staff. Furthermore, the message, the final version of which was published on the board’s website, goes on to say the handling of one alleged Islamophobia incident internally, instead of with input from the community as had been hoped for and expected, was due to a "miscommunication" and that the applicable policies will be reviewed to address the "confusion" and "clarify the complaint process". The board also plans to meet with concerned parents and community members. According to a Jan. 11 Toronto Star story, however, York Region parents are treating the letter with skepticism and see little in terms of solutions for the existing problems or an outline of how future issues will be addressed. "Insulting" was how one parent, Naeem Siddiqi of Markham, described the response. As some parents point out in the Star story, the underlying issue is trust - trust that has been eroded due to the recent issues and the board’s handling of them - and it will take more than a series of platitudes on a page to earn that back. In its letter, the board states its belief that racism is always unacceptable and that systemic racism must always be addressed. True, but actions speak louder than words, and action - genuine, measurable steps with quantifiable results - is what’s required. The board can do better.
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A message for PowerStream I wrote the following letter to PowerStream to include in my recent electricity payment. Correspondence is one of the advantages of paying by mail. I realize some people may want monthly billing, but I bet a lot in Richmond Hill are happy with the lower costs of the status quo. Please direct this to the president and CEO of PowerStream and also to the Chairman of the Board of Directors: "Dear sir or madam, I have received notice in my latest bill that future billings will become monthly. Please give us options regardless of the bullying and abuse of the provincial mal-govern-
• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • l GET CONNECTED Have a comment on these or any other community issues? Email us at newsroom@yrmg.com ment. Regardless, if we use cheques and mail, or any safe form of electronic banking to pay bills, this creates more work for us, the people who are already very busy. We would like to stay on a two-month billing cycle to avoid unnecessary clutter and consumption of our time. The twomonth cycle is just fine for many of us. We realize this is just a political move by the present government to ease pressure on them at next election time. However it will increase our costs so those of us who can manage the two-month cycle should not be financially penalized by your in-
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creased costs. Ultimately I guess we can just pay an extra amount and have a carryover credit so we only have to pay six times a year. It seems the gas company does fine carrying a credit. I’m sure some people who go away for extended times just might have used this method in the past to prevent the accumulation of interest and negative marks on the credit ratings. So please, as you look at this hostile and anti-Ontarian policy from the government, give us some consideration and flexibility. It will be to your credit as managers of essential services. Don’t let this destructive government
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SIMONE JOSEPH sjoseph@yrmg.com When Gillian Geller started taking the drug Remicade to treat her juvenile arthritis, her world changed. "It made such a big difference - a miracle drug," said Geller, 26. After two years of trying other medications, using Remicade came as a relief to the Thornhill resident. She has now been on Remicade for 12 years. During a recent tour of the Richmond Hill clinic where Geller is treated, employees of Janssen (a pharmaceutical company of Johnson and Johnson), joined Thornhill MPP Gila Martow to speak about their misgivings relating to the government’s Patients First Act (previously Bill 41). On Dec. 7, Ontario passed Bill 41, The Patients First Act, legisla-
tion the government says will help patients and their families better access a more local and integrated health-care system, improving the patient experience and delivering higher-quality care. But Martow’s concern, shared by the Janssen employees who spoke during this clinic tour, is that the government will try to get people to switch to lower-cost alternative medication instead of original medication like Remicade. "The government needs money desperately. Health care costs are rising," Martow said. "These policies are removing the element of choice". The lower-cost alternatives (called ’biosimilar’ - a copycat version) may be similar but not exactly the same. Martow, the Janssen employees and Gillian Geller all said they were worried about
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Thornhill MPP Gila Martow stands in a pharmacy housed in the same building as a specialized pharmateutical clinic in Richmond Hill. During the tour, Martow spoke about her misgivings relating to the government’s recently-passed Bill 41. the impact these biosimilar drugs would have on patients. The Janssen employees said they were told patients who are newly-diagnosed would
be directed to cheaper, biosimilar drugs. They said they were told that patients already on drugs like Remicade would continue on their medica-
tion. At this Richmond Hill clinic, some patients are treated for colitis, Crohn’s and irritable bowel syndrome. This is especially relevant to Martow because her riding of Thornhill contains a large number of Jewish residents and these diseases are known to be prevalent in the Jewish community. Ulcerative colitis is three to five times more common in Jews than in non-Jews living in western countries, according to an article in the Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases 2009 by Ahmed M. El-Tawil. Jews also have higher incidence of Crohn’s disease than gentile populations, according to the article. The government said The Patients First Act "does not apply to clinical decision-making including medication/pharma-
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yearly visits and sees 100,000 annually, so it already faces overcrowding. A flu epidemic just intensifies an already difficult situation, Kwolek said. On Boxing Day the ER saw nearly 400 patients, about 70 more than usual and nearly a 25 per cent increase. And the flu epidemic currently sweeping the GTA didn’t spare Mackenzie Health’s urgent care clinic either. On New Year’s Day it saw 90 patients, when 60 to 70 is par for the course. Dr. David Rauchwerger, chief and medical director, emergency medicine program at Mackenzie Health said, "We’ve seen an even greater stress on the system than in even previous years." Southlake Regional Health Centre’s emergency department also saw 25 per cent more patients per day in December com-
pared to the average for the rest of the year. And at MarkhamStouffville Hospital, the emergency department also saw an increased numbers of patients. There was a 30 per cent increase in the MarkhamStouffville ER, or 100 more patients than normal on the busiest days. Kwolek said the spike in holiday-period visits to the ER isn’t all related to the flu. Part of it is because primary care physicians and other healthcare providers either close their offices or go on reduced hours for the holidays leaving the ER an option for patients. The concern now that the holidays are over is the associate medical officer of health’s prediction we’re just at the beginning of a six-week surge of flu activity in the GTA. With that in mind, Kwolek is urging anyone who hasn’t yet received a flu
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O Tulip tune-up The Dutch created a unique tulip for Canada’s milestone anniversary. Called Canada 150, the tulip is white with red flames and looks like our Canadian flag.
O That’s a lot of bulbs! The commemorative tulips were available to the public exclusively through Home Hardware. Four million bulbs were sold and will bloom April to June. If all the bulbs sold were lined up in a row, they could stretch from Brampton to Sudbury.
O Friendship blooms After the Second World War, Princess Juliana of the Netherlands presented Ottawa with 100,000 tulip bulbs as a token of friendship for Canada’s help in the Second World War. photo National Capital Commission
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Magic man Greg Frewin takes stage BREA BARTHOLET bbartholet@yrmg.com On Jan. 22, you won’t want to miss out on something truly magical at the Flato Markham Theatre. International grand champion of magic, Greg Frewin, will be on stage to delight guests with his jawdropping performances. He is known best for placing first in several magic competitions and shows off his unique talents at locations all over the world, including Japan, Monte Carlo, cruise ships and the Greg Frewin Theatre in Niagara Falls.Most recently, Frewin has become a large staple of the Niagara Falls entertainment district, featuring animals such as tigers and exotic birds in his acts. His original routines will surely mesmerize and astound you, with a Vegastype flare, features and illusions. Throughout Frewin’s 15-year career, he has also appeared on over 35
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EVENTS O Friday, January 20 Rock Shabbat WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave. CONTACT: Jay Koval, jaykowal@ gmail.com COST: Free It’s Kabbalat Shabbat like you’ve never seen it before. Sing and dance your way into Shabbat with SHTYX, Kol Ami’s live band.
O Saturday, January 21 Munchkin Minyan WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave. CONTACT: Rabbi Streiffer, rabbistreiffer@kolami.ca COST: Free It’s Shabbat for the younger set. A brief, musical, tot-friendly Shabbat service (15 minutes), followed by a fun craft and snack. Meditation Class WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Cham Shan Temple, 7254 Bayview Avenue, Ksitigarbha Hall 2nd floor CONTACT: Tom, 647-984-0068, tomcheung88@ gmail.com COST: Free A free meditation class for beginners, organized by Cham Shan Temple.
O Monday, January 23 Does God Have a Sense of Humour? WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE:
O GET CONNECTED Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave. CONTACT: Rabbi Streiffer, rabbistreiffer@kolami.ca COST: Free Talking donkeys, slapstick acrobatics, dramatic irony. Come find out what’s so funny about Torah and Jewish text.
O Thursday, January 26 Enterprising Careers – A Career Exploration Program for Women WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: WCYR – Hosted by Vaughan Welcome Centre, 9100 Jane St., Unit 56 CONTACT: Iara, 905-853-9270 Ext.104, iencinas@wcyr.ca COST: Free The Women’s Centre of York Region invites you to attend the workshop Enterprising Careers and discover employment options that fit your personality. Pokemon League WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Civic Centre Resource Library, 2191 Major Mackenzie Dr. CONTACT: Civic Centre Resource Library, 905653-7323, www.vaughanpl.info, Librarian.Librarian@vaughan.ca
COST: Free Whether you own Pokémon Cards, love Pokémon or just want something fun to do after school, come play Pokémon TCG at the library. All ages are welcome.
O Friday, January 27 Curtain Club’s Production of Molly’s Veil by Sharon Bajer WHEN: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. WHERE: The Curtain Club Theatre, 400 Newkirk Rd. CONTACT: The Curtain Club, 905-773-3434, info@thecurtainclub.org COST: $22 A portrait of Charlotte Whitton, who became the first female Mayor of Ottawa in 1952.
O Saturday, January 28 Richmond Hill Hoot ‘n Howl WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Swan Centre for Conservation, 1229 Bethesda Side Road CONTACT: Katie Biddie, 416-275-0160, kbiddie@trca. on.ca COST: Free Join us for a night of fun and adventure. Enjoy a short presentation on owls and coyotes followed by a trip into the woods.
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5 things to do this weekend O Friday, January 20 Public skating WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex, 1914B Mount Albert Rd. CONTACT: East Gwillimbury COST: Adults $2, Children $1 PA day public skating Museum After Dark WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: King Heritage and Cultural Centre, 2920 King Road CONTACT: Caroline, 905-833-2331, kingmuseum@king.ca COST: $10 Ever wonder what happens after hours at the museum? Explore the site like never before and enjoy a variety of activities.
O Saturday, January 21 King’s Annual Pancake Breakfast WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: King City Community Centre, 25 Doctors Lane CONTACT: Township of King, http://www.king.ca COST: Free Mayor Steve Pellegrini and councillors invite all residents to participate.
O Sunday, January 22 Winter Exhibitions Opening IMAGINE, The Ultimate Magic
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Show starring Greg Frewin WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. CONTACT: Flato Markham Theatre, 905-3057469, 305_show@markham.ca COST: Prime: $64, Regular: $59 Diamond 4-Pak: $184 Greg Frewin, International Grand Champion of Magic, performs all over the world.
Chinese New Year Celebration WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. CONTACT: Access Vaughan, 905-832-2281, www.vaughan. ca, accessvaughan@vaughan.ca COST: Free Cultural performances, activities, refreshments and more to welcome the Year of the Rooster.
A New Approach to Retirement Planning. Do you want to stay in your home AND access the equity in it to supplement your retirement income? Find out how at a special seminar January 24 at 7:00 p.m. at The Heintzman House.
For more information and to reserve your place, contact: Marylou Heenan, CCS™ Financial Advisor Assante Capital Management Ltd. Tel: 416-939-2000 A home equity consultant will be our special guest. Assante Capital Management Ltd. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and is registered with the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.
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Thornhill synagogue and mosque help Syrian family The Elendari family has eight members
gerly awaited their arrival. "People are excited, happy for the family," said Alireza Torabian, refugee project co-chair with the Islamic Centre. They have lined up homes in which the family will stay. One temporary home where the family will be staying is at a house in Newmarket. A member of the Islamic centre offered the family this furnished residence for a limited time for no charge, Torabian said. The synagogue and mosque raised $46,000 for the family in three months. Andrew Hazen of Temple Har Zion, explains the message he hopes to convey to the Syrian family about Canada. "I want to support the family," Hazen said. "I want to do it in a way that is Canadian, (to show) it is a different kind of place, a place where collaborations can happen. You don’t need to have animosity between groups like this".
SIMONE JOSEPH sjoseph@yrmg.com Thornhill’s Temple Har Zion and Imam Mahdi Islamic Centre share a parking lot. Soon, they will also share a family. The synagogue teamed up with the mosque to help bring a refugee family from Syria to Canada and assist them in settling here. This program launched in March 2016. They are bringing over the Elendari family which has eight members. The family is Druze, a sect of Islamic origin, located mostly in Lebanon and Syria. Andrew Hazen, co-chair of the refugee project at Temple Har Zion, explains the reason for teaming up with the mosque. "We thought this was a good way to increase collaboration and contact and demonstrate Canadian values in action," Hazen said. The mosque feels a similar "tikkun olam", he said, a Jewish concept which means to heal and repair the world. Hazen acknowledges that some people believe because of Jews’ tumultuous history of fleeing persecution, they are a natural choice to spon-
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Afsaneh Beigi (from left) and Alireza Torabian of the Imam Mahdi Islamic Centre and Andrew Hazan and Martin Ginsherman of Temple Har Zion synagogue gather in the synagogue. The two religious institutions, which are located next to one another, joined forces to bring a refugee family to Canada. sor refugees. "It was an argument made that if anyone is doing this, they should be doing this - a Jewish congregation because our parents and grandparents knew what it was like to be a refugee," Hazen said. A lot of the synagogue’s members are first or second generation Canadian, he said. Har Zion is a reform synagogue dedicated to social action and inclusion which includes reaching out to interfaith couples and families and promoting equality of women in religious services.
The synagogue and mosque are situated beside each other on Bayview Avenue on the Markham side of Thornhill. The mosque, founded by Iranian-Canadian Muslims to promote the teaching of Islam, is "proud to have collaborated with its neighbour" says its website (imammahdi.ca). "We are hoping this project will be a starting point of more collaboration between Muslim and Jewish communities in Toronto and Canada," the site says. The synagogue and mosque’s support for the family will include: helping
the family find housing and find their way around York Region and Toronto and helping them connect with ESL classes and government services.
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French Immersion Registration January 20th, 2017 - February 10th, 2017 York Region District School Board’s French Immersion program begins at Grade 1 and is based on the curriculum prescribed by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Registrations will be accepted in French Immersion school locations between January 20th and February 10th, 2017. A school locator can be found on the Board’s web site. French Immersion schools will host an Information Session on January 19th, 2017 for interested parents/ guardians considering enrolling their children in French Immersion. For information, session locations and further details, please visit the Board’s website: www.yrdsb.ca If you do not have access to the internet or require additional assistance, please contact your child’s current school. Note: Space at some program locations is limited, students may be required to attend a school other than the one designated for their attendance area.
www.yrdsb.ca Unique, creative, curious and capable – eager to learn and make friends.Your child deserves a quality program to support the early years and meet the needs of all our children. In York Region, that means attending a York Region District School Board kindergarten program. Kindergarten registration begins January 20th, 2017. Children born in 2013 are eligible for junior kindergarten this September. Children born in 2012, and currently not attending public school, are eligible for senior kindergarten. Documents required for kindergarten registration include: • Proof of child’s age (Birth Certificate/Passport) • Proof of residency Where space is limited, children may be required to attend a school outside their neighbourhood.
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The Elendari family arrived in Toronto Wednesday at 2:30 a.m. Their flight had been delayed by snow in Turkey, Hazen said. Both congregations ea-
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SEARS OUTLET CLEARANCE SALE
THURSDAY JANUARY 19 - WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2017
ALL WINTER COATS
ALL WINTER BOOTS
60%
50%
OUR ALREADY REDUCED PRICES
OUR ALREADY REDUCED PRICES
OFF
ALL LEATHER, WOOD AND UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE
OFF
ALL MAJOR APPLIANCES
40-60%
60-80%
OFF
OFF
OUR SEARS ORIGINAL PRICES
OUR SEARS ORIGINAL PRICES
Some items may be reconditioned or refurbished
Some items may be reconditioned or refurbished
SALE PRICED MERCHANDISE MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. PERSONAL SHOPPING ONLY. SAVINGS OFFERS DO NOT INCLUDE PARTS & SERVICE OR SUNDRY MERCHANDISE, ITEMS WITH #195XXX & SEARS ‘VALUE’ PROGRAMS WITH PRICES ENDING IN .97. ALL MERCHANDISE SOLD “AS IS” AND ALL SALES FINAL. NO EXCHANGES, RETURNS OR ADJUSTMENTS ON PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED MERCHANDISE; SAVINGS OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED. NO DEALERS; WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE HOME DELIVERY. ALTHOUGH WE STRIVE FOR ACCURACY, UNINTENTIONAL ERRORS MAY OCCUR. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY ERROR. ‘REG.’, ‘WAS’ AND ‘SEARS SELLING PRICE’ REFER TO THE SEARS CATALOGUE OR RETAIL STORE PRICE CURRENT AT TIME OF MERCHANDISE RECEIPT. OFFERS VALID AT SEARS MARKHAM OUTLET STORE ONLY. ©SEARS CANADA INC., 2017. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
MARKHAM
SHOPS ON STEELES & 404
Monday to Friday 10 am - 9 pm Saturday 9 am - 6 pm Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
CATALOGUE SHOPPING 24 HOURS A DAY • 7 DAYS A WEEK 1-800-267-3277 WWW.SEARS.CA/OUTLET
1-800w.sears.ca/outlet Ask about our Ship-A-Gift®
SALE PRICES IN EFFECT THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 TO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2017. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN OUR AD OR WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. SALE DOES NOT APPLY TO PURCHASES MADE PRIOR TO JANUARY 19
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Based on full-line brands, on 12 month, year over year rolling unit sales
INTELLIGENT
NO CHARGE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE** LEASE OFFERS
ON OTHER SELECT MODELS
OR GET GREAT
NO CHARGE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
THE NEW 2017 NISSAN ROGUE
®
ON OTHER SELECT MODELS
LEASE* FROM $258 MONTHLY WITH $1,495 DOWN THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY
59
$
AT
WEEKLY ON 2017 ROGUE S FWD
ON SELECT MODELS
0.99
%
AVAILABLE ON 2017 MODELS • INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL • FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING • HEATED STEERING WHEEL
APR FOR 60 MONTHS
SL model shown▲
2017 NISSAN SENTRA
®
49
$
AT
WEEKLY ON 2017 SENTRA SV CVT
SR model shown▲
AND GET THE FULLY EQUIPPED SENTRA SV WITH
LEASE* FROM $214 MONTHLY WITH $0 DOWN THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY
1.99
%
XTRONIC® CVT
AIR CONDITIONING
HEATED SEATS
APR FOR 60 MONTHS
2017 NISSAN MURANO
NO CHARGE
®
LEASE* FROM $405 MONTHLY WITH $0 DOWN THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY
93
$
WEEKLY ON 2017 MURANO S FWD
AT
3.49
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
%
ON OTHER SELECT MODELS
APR FOR 60 MONTHS
Platinum model shown▲
THE ALL-NEW 2017 NISSAN TITAN
®
OR GET UP TO
LEASE* FROM $390 MONTHLY WITH $1,250 DOWN THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY
89
$
AT
WEEKLY
PRO-4X model shown▲
% $10,000
3.79
STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH~ ON 2017 TITAN CREW CAB SV WHEN FINANCING AT STANDARD RATES WITH NCF
APR FOR 24 MONTHS ON 2017 TITAN CREW CAB S
CHECK OUT THE GREAT INCENTIVES FOR CURRENT NISSAN OWNERS UNDER THE NISSAN CANADA FINANCE LOYALTY PROGRAM • OFFER ENDS JANUARY 31ST
LOCATIONS TO WWW.ALTANISSANRH.COM 5SERVE YOU BEST. ALTA NISSAN RICHMOND HILL
DAVIS DRIVE
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9TH LINE
HWY 48
HWY 404
LESLIE STREET
RUTHERFORD
YONGE ST.
JANE ST.
HWY 400
(905) 780-7771
MARTINGROVE
11667 Yonge St. (Just N. Of Elgin Mills)
STOUFFVILLE RD/MAIN
ELGIN MILLS
HWY 7 HWY 407
Offers available from January 4 – January 31, 2017. **$2,200/$2,980/$2,000/$2,180 No Charge All-Wheel Drive upgrade is available on new 2017 Rogue (excluding S FWD and SV special edition FWD)/2017 Pathfinder (excluding S 4x2)/2017 Murano (excluding S FWD)/ 2016 Juke (excluding SV FWD and NISMO) models purchased or financed with NCF at standard rates and delivered between Jan 4-31, 2017. Offer consists of a discount that can only be used at the time of initial purchase/finance and applied towards: (i) the purchase of an All-Wheel Drive system from an authorized Nissan dealer; and/or (ii) the purchase price of the vehicle. ~Standard rate finance incentive of $10,000 applicable, on approved credit, when financing a new 2017 Titan Crew Cab SV through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (“NCF”) at standard rates. Incentives will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Incentives cannot be combined with lease rates, subvented lease/finance rates or with any other offers. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2017 Rogue S FWD/2017 Sentra SV CVT/2017 Murano S FWD/2017 Titan Crew Cab S. 0.99%/1.99%/3.49%/3.79% lease APR for 60/60/60/24 months equals monthly payments of $258/$214/$405/$390 with $1,495/$0/$0/$1,250 down payment, and $0 security deposit. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,952/$12,859/$24,309/$10,602. Lease Cash of $500/$2,275/$0/$6,500 is included in the advertised offer. Models shown $38,024/$28,029/$46,474/$59,026 Selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL Platinum (PL00)/2017 Sentra SR Turbo CVT Premium (RL00)/2017 Murano Platinum (AA10)/2017 Titan PRO-4X (AA00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600/$1,795/$1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2017 Nissan Canada Inc.
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