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struggle with it because it makes the rest of us look bad. The majority of us are in this field for the right reason. The majority of us care." She is passionate about her career, inspired by the relationship between her grandmother and her caregiver. But being a PSW is no easy task and the stories of abuse make it even harder, says Jensen, a York Region rep for Ontario Personal Support Workers Association (OPSWA). "I think people go into this job thinking it’s going to be easy and they get into it and realize ... it’s someone’s life you’re responsible for." Lynn Steele, lead rep for OPSWA agrees. The owner of York Region-based S.C.R.U.B.S. private home care, Steele warns PSW trainees what to expect. "You’re pooped on, peed on, thrown up on .. You’re going to have people not able to control their bodies. It’s not all tea-time and playing cards like commercials on TV." They are poorly paid, understaffed, sometimes disrespected by other health care workers; burnout is an ongoing problem and there’s a desperate shortage amid an aging population. "Is it any wonder," Steele says, "that some ’bad seeds’ slip through the cracks?" Miranda Ferrier, president of OPSWA, agrees. "PSWs are the true front line," she says. "We are the ones the families and patients know best, the heartbeat of health care," and yet the spotlight keeps turning to those who abuse, neglect,
even murder. "Every time it’s in the news we feel the morale plummet. We have to work three times harder to get the public to trust us again." Confidence in PSWs is at an all-time low, she says, but the need for PSWs is at an all-time high. It’s a dangerous mix that can lead to a revolving door of caregivers - and allow malingers to worm their way in. "For predators, it’s a prime job," she says. "You’re dealing with the most vulnerable and there is little oversight." Unlike other health professionals, PSWs are unregulated and ungoverned. Potential PSWs can bounce from town to town knowing bad behaviour can remain undiscovered, she says. Many PSWs work on a casual basis with multiple part-time gigs, making it easy to not mention a job on a resume if they’ve left on bad terms, says Ann Chartier, seniors issue advocate with Elder Pilot. The situation is compounded by PSW burnout, illness and retention issues, Ferrier says. On her first week on the job, Ferrier says her nose was broken by an aggressive dementia client, a 90-lb woman she was helping to dress. While grateful for her own training as a correctional officer, she worries about newcomers to the field who see it as an easy job or a stepping-stone to becoming a registered practical nurse. "I see these girls entering the profession, 19 years old, the size of a pencil. How are these wisps of things going to cope without training
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Debbie Jensen is a personal services worker who loves her job and worries that stories about abuse and neglect paint all PSWs with the same brush. when aggressive dementia is on the rise thanks to demographics and mental health issues?" There are no regulated staffing ratios for PSWs and it’s not unusual for one ward to have two PSWs for up to 30 clients, Ferrier says. Workers complain of pressure to take shifts on their day off, waking up clients extra early to get everyone ready for breakfast, running out of supplies because of cost-cutting by long-term care homes. "Everyone’s too afraid to speak up, afraid to lose their job. They’re beaten down," Ferrier says. "The attitude is ’They’re just there to wipe butts ...’ They’re bottom of the totem pole, but what happens if you take away the bottom of the totem pole? It falls
down. "PSWs are wonderful people. They need to be properly supported by their government and they’re not." Aug. 1, the Ontario government announced a public inquiry into long-term care following the conviction of former nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer of murdering eight seniors in her care. The inquiry is to focus on improving safety of seniors in long-term, said Attorney General Yasir Naqvi. Ontario Long Term Care Association praised the move: "This has been an extraordinarily difficult time for the entire long-term care sector and it is our hope that this inquiry will ultimately strengthen our sector by identifying any
systemic changes that are needed to enhance resident care and safety." At the same time, in response to recent investigations into sexual assault by a PSW at Mackenzie Health, the Ontario Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care said it is considering the creation of a mandatory registry for PSWs, one that would ensure oversight and accountability. But those working in the field aren’t sure that a registry, or an inquiry focused on one particular case, will solve the problem. Ontario Council of Hospital Unions president Michael Hurley wants systemic changes, including a legislated minimum average of four worked hours of nursing and personal care per resident per day. Staffing and funding are lower
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in Ontario than the rest of Canada, he says. Ferrier agrees with the need for more PSWs but also calls for stricter accountability. "We need governance of the PSWs so that there is a way to get rid of the bad and protect the good," she says. The OPSWA has been lobbying the Liberal government for two years to become the governing body "so that we can hold these monsters accountable." The association has membership requirements - a code of ethics, scope of practice, standards of practice and a complaints and discipline board - but membership is voluntary. The organization would also like to see one curriculum for all PSWs, along with expectations for retraining and the ability to blacklist workers charged with abuse. For Jensen, changes can’t come soon enough. Despite long days filled with everything from cardplaying to catheter insertion, she says she can’t picture herself doing anything else. "I like being able to listen to their stories and know that I can be there for someone when their families can’t. It’s what I was meant to do."
MORE ONLINE The provincial inquiry into long-term care is not expected to report back until 2019, but if your loved one is in a home or requires the care of a PSW, you don’t want to wait that long. For tips and advice on how to ensure your caregivers are safe and reliable, and for a first-hand view from a troubled PSW, visit yorkregion.com.
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ALI RAZA aliraza@yrmg.com Eighty-one square metres cost a Thornhill-based company $10,000. Stern Marine Construction Ltd. pleaded guilty at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on July 26, 2017 and was fined $10,000 for an offence under the
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MARKHAM ZONING BY-LAW PROJECT You are invited to attend upcoming workshops and an open house for Markham’s new zoning by-law The City of Markham is preparing a new zoning by-law. A zoning by-law regulates the use of land and buildings and sets standards for how development and construction can occur on a property. For example, zoning by-laws regulate: • How land and buildings may be used (e.g. residential, commercial, mixed use) • Where buildings and other structures can be located and how they should be built • The size of pieces of property, if parking is required and how much Currently, the City has 46 different zoning by-laws! The new zoning bylaw will streamline and consolidate these by-laws making them more user friendly and easier to understand. The purpose of this project is to implement the policies of Markham’s new Official Plan, and to protect people from conflicting and possibly dangerous land uses. Please join us at one or all of these upcoming sessions:
COMMERCIAL, MIXED-USE AND EMPLOYMENT AREAS WORKSHOP Monday, September 11, 2017 at 7:00 pm Angus Glen Community Centre – Activity Room #1 3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East, Markham Participate in a focused conversation on commercial, mixed use and employment areas. These are places for shopping, offices, restaurants and factories and in some cases residential housing. Participants will receive an overview of current zoning and consider options such as: lot frontage, building height, setbacks, parking and access. Open House Monday, September 18, 2017 6:00 pm Meet and Greet Information Session in the Atrium 7:00 pm Presentation in the Council Chambers Markham Civic Centre 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham The open house will provide a general overview of the new zoning by-law, and review important future milestones for the project. For more information visit www.markham.ca or e-mail newzoningproject@markham.ca.
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Regulation of PSWs needed to root out bad apples It’s not an easy job, but someone has to do it. Personal support workers, or PSWs, have been referred to as the "backbone" of Canada’s long-term care system as they provide aid to those in need such as the elderly, the sick and people living with disabilities. And yet, despite the vital service PSWs provide, they are poorly paid, understaffed, sometimes disrespected by other health care workers and suffer from a high rate of burnout at a time when demand for their services is at an all-time high and only expected to increase as our population ages. All of that makes it difficult to retain good people, Ontario Personal Support Workers Association president Miranda Ferrier says, and creates a revolving door that sees caregivers coming and going. Such a climate can allow abusers and others of nefarious intent to slip in. "For predators, it’s a prime job," Ferrier says. "You’re dealing with the most vulnerable and there is little oversight." Examples of PSWs behaving badly are plentiful. One story features video of an elderly, dementia patient in Ottawa being punched in the face multiple times by a personal care worker, while another describes how a PSW in Toronto, on his first day in the job, was caught on camera sexually assaulting a client. More locally, a Newmarket PSW was accused by six families of sexually assaulting elderly and vulnerable women. Unfortunately, it’s not difficult for PSWs with a history of misconduct and/or criminal behavior to remain employed. PSWs are unregulated and ungoverned, which means finding a new job, and potentially more victims, can be as easy as applying for work in another facility or a different community. The demand for PSWs serves to exacerbate the problem. The province hopes to improve the safety of seniors in long-term care following the case of former nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer who murdered eight seniors in her care. Similarly, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is exploring the possibility of a creating a mandatory registry for PSWs following investigations into sexual assault by a PSW at Mackenzie Health in Richmond Hill. The OPSWA has 25,000 members, all of whom are subjected to nationally enhanced criminal record checks among other professional requirements, but membership is voluntary. "We need governance of the PSWs so that there is a way to get rid of the bad and protect the good," Ferrier says. We agree. Ensuring minimum standards of training and rooting out potentially dangerous individuals is the least we can do for our elders and others requiring the services of PSWs.
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• LETTERS & COMMENTARY • Invasion of personal space at parade unwelcome I am 79 years of age, and for many years I have enjoyed watching the Canada Day parade from a vantage point along McCowan Road, just behind McDonald’s. As usual, my son and I arrived around 3:15 p.m. and, despite the rain, we sat at the curb in our folding chairs, a respectful distance from a young couple doing the same thing. A few moments before the parade began, we were dismayed to find our personal space being invaded by several families standing beside and right behind us, breathing down our necks and permitting their rambunctious children to continually dart
right in front of us during the parade, blocking our view. I could see the same thing happening to the young couple a short distance away. Toward the end of the parade, one child grabbed on to the back of my chair and leapt in the air, anxious to catch whatever was being thrown in our general direction. I was still sitting in it, so that the sudden extra weight broke my chair. However, when confronted, both the parent and the child angrily denied any wrongdoing. The chair is easily replaced, however I was upset and appalled at the rudeness and total lack of respect for personal space. This is not the Canadian way, however I very much doubt that I will attend
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Disappointed at theft of grandson’s water gun I took my two young grandsons to the splash pad at Northie Community Centre in Thornhill Woods this past Sunday for a fun afternoon. One of my grandsons left his Nerf Super soaker on the bench near the picnic tables for a few minutes. When he returned to get it, it was gone. We hoped that someone would return it, but no such luck or honesty. There is a small letter "S’ written with a black
sharpie on the water gun., I do hope this reminds the person who took the gun (or their parents) that it is someone else’s property and will return it to the North Hill Community Centre. Sharon Stein Thornhill
An open letter to MP Peter Kent I live in Thornhill and you are my MP. I am astounded that you wrote a letter to the Wall Street Journal criticizing the government’s payment to Omar Khadr. If you have something to say, either do so in the Canadian press or in the House of Commons. I am ashamed that you are my MP. Michael Neill Thornhill
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An invitation to Connect Sometimes it takes a bit of distance to gain a clearer perspective on the things closest to you. While I was on vacation in the Yukon last month, two conversations about journalism got me thinking about our local newspapers. The first, I heard on CBC Radio. The hosts of Seat at the Table were interviewing famed Canadian journalist, author and speaker Malcolm Gladwell, who offered this response to a question about the state of news media: "This is the golden age of journalism." He’s right, I concluded after some reflection. Push aside all the statistics about declining advertising revenues and shrinking newsrooms. Focus instead on the readers. Never has the public had greater access to information - which means more people than ever before can read the stories our journalists write. The flip
LEE ANN WATERMAN From the Newsroom side of this is the need to be able to filter that information, to know that it has been researched not just retweeted - and this is where journalists can shine. The second came during a behind-the-scenes tour of historic sites in Dawson. As we examined the old printing presses, typesetting equipment and back issues of the long-defunct Dawson Daily News, I shared what I did for a living. That led to questions about my job and comments about newspapers in general from a few fellow tour-goers. One
woman wished our newspapers a long future. My takeaway from these conversations was: When we get it right, our readers will be there. It’s as simple and as challenging as that. When we succeed, it is because you are engaged and we are writing about the issues that matter to you. When we fail, it is because we’ve missed the mark. Which is why I am excited to introduce you to Connect, a new kind of publicpowered journalism. Here’s how it works: Go to yorkregion.com/connect and ask a question- about any issue, big or small. Our reporters will investigate the most popular questions and report back to you, online and in our newspapers. Let’s get started. Lee Ann Waterman is editor-in-chief of Metroland Media, York Region.
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HondaOntario.com Ontario Honda Dealers Limited time lease offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS), to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Weekly payments include freight and PDI (ranges from $1,595 to $1,725 depending on model), tire & environmental fee ($17.50), A/C charge ($100), and OMVIC fee ($10). Taxes, licence, insurance and registration are extra. ΩRepresentative weekly lease example: 2017 Civic LX Sedan 6MT (Model FC2E5HE) // 2017 Accord LX Sedan 6MT (Model CR2E3HE) // 2017 CR-V LX 2WD CVT (Model RW1H3HES) on a 60-month term with 260 weekly payments at 1.99% // 0.99% // 3.99% lease APR. Weekly payment is $55.72 // $66.75 // $79.00 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in and $475 // $415 // $730 total lease incentive and $0 // $0 // $132 individual dealer contribution deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Down payments, $0 security deposit and first weekly payments due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $14,486.07 // $17,354.26 // $20,539.89. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. PPSA lien registration fee of $45.93 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.65, due at time of delivery are not included. ^$750 // $1,000 Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS) lease & finance dollars are deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Lease & finance dollars apply to retail customer lease or finance agreements through HFS for 2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe (excludes Si models) // 2017 Accord Sedan models concluded between August 1st, 2017 and August 31st, 2017 at participating Ontario Honda Dealers. For all offers: licence, insurance, PPSA, other taxes (including HST) and excess wear and tear are extra. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at participating Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Colour availability may vary by dealer. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details.
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l Friday, August 11 The Crafteria: Exhibition and Charity Auction WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m WHERE: Across U-hub, 232 Hood Rd., Markham CONTACT: Teresa Chan, 905-944-1944, teresa@acrossuhub.com, https:// acrossuhub.com/events/thecrafteria-exhibition-charity-auction/ COST: Celebrating the success of Crafteria, an arts program funded by Ontario 150. For more information, including additional dates, visit our website.
Zumba and Tai Chi Yang Style Free Classes WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m WHERE: Golden Age Village, 11088 Pine Valley Dr., Vaughan CONTACT: Mai Nguyen, 647-8860758, LDL.seniors.classes@gmail.com COST: The Golden Age Village is offering free weekly Zumba and Tai Chi classes on Sundays for all local residents (funded by the New Horizons Program for Seniors).
l Sunday, August 13 Unionville Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market 2017 WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Stiver Mill, 9 Station Ln., Markham CONTACT: stivermillmarket@hotmail.com, http://
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l Wednesday, August 16 Markham Jazz Festival 2017 WHEN: 12:00 a.m WHERE: Unionville Main Street, Main Street, Markham CONTACT: 905-471-5299, contactus@markhamjazzfestival.com, http:// www.markhamjazzfestival.com COST: Bring your friends and family to
experience all the cool jazz and the warm hospitality in a quaint heritage village. See website for the artist line up and locations.
5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, August 12 Free Yoga Day WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Cold Creek Conservation Area, 14125 11th Concession, King CONTACT: 416-539-0234 Experience the peace and tranquility of yoga and meditation in the countryside.Hatha yoga, meditation and vegetarian lunch.
Sunnybrook Foundation Fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings Vaughan WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Buffalo Wild Wings Vaughan, 3580 Major MacKenzie Dr. W., Vaughan CONTACT: Kiyan Heybati, 647625-4645, kiyan.heybati@gmail.com, support.rbcraceforthekids.ca/goto/TheCDSRunners COST: Make sure to tell your server you are there for the fundraister and 10 per cent of sales between these hours go directly to the foundation.
The 6th Annual Teddy Bear Fair WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Whittamore’s Farm, 8100 Steeles Ave. E., Markham CONTACT: 289-378-6160 COST: Register events@shinethroughtherain.ca This unique event will have wagon rides, games, crafts, entertainment, teddy bear clinic, retail village, balloon animals, magic show and more.
Markham Classic Cruisers Cruise Nights WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham CONTACT: Eileen Baron COST: Everyone welcome. Come and enjoy an evening of classic, modified and unique vehicles.
Solar Eclipse Information Session at Civic Centre Resource Library WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Civic Centre Resource Library, 2191 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan CONTACT: 905653-7323 The upcoming solar eclipse is fast
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l Thursday, August 10 Thursday Nights at the Bandstand WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Unionville Millennium Bandstand, Corner of Fred Varley Drive and Main Street, Markham CONTACT: Bill Dawson, 647-3004891, bill.dawson.23@rogers.com, http://unionvillepresents.com COST: Summer concert series
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The annual Antique and Classic Carshow is Aug. 13 in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
approaching! For information on what it is and how to safely observe it, attend this event. l Sunday, August 13 Ride for Karen WHEN: 7:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Markham District High School, 89 Church St., Markham CONTACT: rideforkaren.com/ Join cyclists from across Ontario at this annual fundraising ride to send children with cancer to camp. This year features a 200 km, 160km and 100 km ride.
44th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, 14732 Woodbine Ave., Whitchurch-Stouffville CONTACT: 905-727-8954 COST: Admission: $5 (children younger than three free); $15 family Exhibitors from across southern Ontario display their prized antique and classic cars. Live entertainment, food vendors and heritage activities. Rain date: Aug. 20.
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Notice of Completion Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion Transit Project Assessment Process The Project Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario, has completed an Environmental Project Report (EPR) in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08 for the Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion. Metrolinx intends to proceed with the project in accordance with the EPR. Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario, is upgrading its commuter rail system into Regional Express Rail. The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) is now home to nearly 7 million people and heading towards 10 million by 2041. To address the urgent transit needs of the GTHA, the Province of Ontario committed to implement Regional Express Rail and make other improvements to the GO system. By 2025, electrified trains will be running every 15 minutes or better, all day and in both directions, within the most heavily travelled sections of the GO network. To support this service increase, Metrolinx is undertaking the Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion (BRCE) Project which includes the following: • Provision of a second track between Lansdowne Avenue in the City of Toronto to Allandale Waterfront GO Station in the City of Barrie; • Upgrades to existing GO Stations along the corridor: Rutherford, Maple, King City, Aurora, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Bradford, Barrie South and Allandale Waterfront; and • A new train layover facility within the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury for overnight storage of trains. 30-day Public Review Period Begins August 9 The environmental effects of this transit project were assessed and an EPR prepared according to the Transit Project Assessment Process as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings. The EPR for the Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion is now available at metrolinx.com/RERBarrie and the following locations for a 30-day public review period starting August 9, 2017 and ending September 7, 2017. Metrolinx Head Office 97 Front Street – 2nd Floor Reception Toronto, ON M5J 1E6 tel: 416-874-5900 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Central Region Office Metro Toronto District Office 5775 Yonge Street, 8th Floor North York, ON M2M 4J1 tel: 416-326-6700 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Environmental Approvals, Access and Service Integration Branch 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor Toronto, ON M4V 1P4 tel: 416-314-8001 / toll-free: 1-800-461-6290 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Civic Centre Resource Library 2191 Major MacKenzie Drive Vaughan, ON L4H 2Z7 tel: 905-653-7323 Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge Street, Aurora, ON L4G 1M1 tel: 905-727-9494 Monday: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Newmarket Public Library 438 Park Avenue Newmarket, ON L3Y 1W1 tel: 905-953-5110 Tuesday to Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Downtown Barrie Public Library 60 Worsley Street Barrie, ON L4M 1L6 tel: 705-728-1010 Monday to Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Interested persons are encouraged to review this document and provide comments by September 7, 2017 to: Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion c/o Georgina Collymore Senior Advisor – Environmental Assessment Communications and Community Relations 20 Bay Street, Suite 600, Toronto, ON M5J 2W3 tel: 416-202-4921 e-mail: RERBarrie@metrolinx.com There are circumstances where the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change has the authority to require further consideration of the transit project or impose conditions on it. These include if the Minister is of the opinion that: • The transit project may have a negative impact on a matter of provincial importance that relates to the natural environment or has cultural heritage value or interest, or • The transit project may have a negative impact on a constitutionally protected Aboriginal or treaty right. Before exercising the authority referred to above, the Minister is required to consider any written objections to the transit project that he may receive within 30 days after the Notice of Completion of the Environmental Project Report is first published. If you have discussed your issues with Metrolinx and you object to this transit project you can provide a written submission to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change no later than September 7, 2017 to the address provided below. All submissions must clearly indicate that an objection is being submitted and describe any negative impacts to matters of provincial importance (natural/cultural environment) or Aboriginal rights. Objections must be received within 30 days after the Notice of Completion of the EPR is first published. Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Environmental Approvals Branch Attention: Adam Sanzo, Project Officer 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P4 tel: 416-314-8001 / 1-800-461-6290 fax: 416-314-8452 e-mail: EAABGen@ontario.ca All personal information included in a submission such as name, address, telephone number and property location is collected, maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s. 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information, please contact the Project Officer or the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at 416-314-4075. This Notice first issued on August 8, 2017. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez composer le 416 874-5900 ou le 1 888 GET-ON-GO (438-6646).
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With so many options to consider, shopping for appliances can sometimes feel overwhelming. Function, size and design — it’s about finding the right model for your lifestyle. Here are a few helpful insights from The Home Depot Canada to consider before making your next appliance purchase.
REFRIGERATOR Function. The sky’s the limit when it comes to configuration — top-mount, bottom-mount and side-by-side are just the beginning. Review your daily needs and consider special features such as easy access doors, multi-tier freezer sections, icemakers, second refrigerator drawer options, convertible freezer sections, wine chillers and even smart home-connected capabilities. Design. Think outside traditional white or stainless-steel finishes. In-
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and boiling. If you have small children, induction cooking is a safer alternative because the coils are underneath glass, protecting little hands.
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Capability. Take the work out of washing dishes by opting for a dishwasher with multiple tiers and washer arms for full water coverage. To ensure your cycle doesn’t stop until your dishes are clean, look for models with new sensor technology that monitor food debris in the water. Ensure the model you choose considers future changes to your family size so it grows with you, and look into getting a model with a third rack.
Cooking requirements. If take-out is your regular go-to, a standard electric model will work for your needs. However, if you are an aspiring chef take it up a notch and consider going with either gas or induction, which both deliver intense heat for quick cooking
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Places to paddle in York Region Seeing a community from a canoe or kayak can give you a completely different perspective. If you want to explore York Region this way, here are a few places to dip a paddle. Of course, before shoving off, make sure you’re equipped with necessary safety equipment including a personal flotation device (PFD), plus a bailer, whistle, buoyant rope, and a watertight flashlight.
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LAKE WILCOX This 55.6-hectare kettle lake, located in Oak Ridges and home to the Richmond Hill Canoe Club, is a good spot for beginners. You can launch your vessel at the beach on the north side of the Canoe Club driveway. You’ll see ducks and geese out on the water and might spot herons or turtles.
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EAST HOLLAND RIVER Reportedly, the place to put in is River Drive Park, just north of Queensville Sideroad East near Holland Landing. Head north to the Holland River, which empties into the southwest end of Cook’s Bay in Lake Simcoe. If you hit the water early, paddlers report seeing carp, black crappie, beavers, minks, deer, and blue heron.
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BLACK RIVER A good introduction to this river, which originates in Stouffville and runs through Durham and Georgina, is the stretch between the dam in Sutton and Lake Simcoe. This roughly 3-km stretch is wide and slow-moving. You’ll pass by cottages and homes. You might also encounter anglers pulling out a wide array of fish.
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LAKE SIMCOE You can explore the shores of Georgina’s waterfront communities from this big, beautiful lake. Weekends can see a lot of motor boat traffic and winds on Lake Simcoe can pick up quickly, so always check the forecast before heading out, stay close to shore and paddle within your abilities.
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Offers available from August 1 – August 31, 2017. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2017 Rogue S FWD (AA10) at 0% lease APR for 39 months equals monthly payments of $256 with $2,595 down payment, and $0 security deposit. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $12,589. Lease Cash of $750 is included in the advertised offer. ^Representative finance offer based on a new 2017 Sentra S MT/2017 Pathfinder S 4x2/2017 Murano S FWD. Selling price is $15,775/$34,020/$31,920 financed at 0%/0%/0% APR equals 72/60/60 monthly payments of $219/$567/$532 monthly for an 72/60/60 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $15,775/$34,020/$31,920. $1,750/$500/$750 Finance Cash included in advertised offers on 2017 Sentra S MT/2017 Pathfinder S 4x2/2017 Murano S FWD. +Standard Rate Finance Cash discount of $4,000/$2,000/$5,000/$4,500/$5,000 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable only to customers financing any 2017 Sentra SR Turbo/2017 Rogue S FWD (AA10)/2017 Pathfinder/2017 Murano/2017 Maxima through NCF at standard rates. The cash discounts cannot be combined with lease or finance subvented rates or with any other offer. Certain conditions apply. 1$19,998 MSRP on a 2017 Qashqai S which does not include freight, fees and taxes. Prices not applicable to Quebec. Conditions apply. 2all-in selling price of $22,075 on 2017 Qashqai S FWD MT (D5RG57 AA00) includes freight and PDE charges, air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, tire tax, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation (where applicable). License and registration insurance are extra. Certain conditions apply. ▲Models shown $38,020/$28,025/$46,520/$50,52 0/$31,575 selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL Platinum (PL00)/ 2017 Sentra SR Turbo CVT Premium (RL00)/2017 Murano Platinum(AA10)/2017 Pathfinder Platinum/2017 Qashqai SL AWD (AA00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600/$1,795/$1,795/$1,950) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, tire tax, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2017 Nissan Canada Inc.